News …

Coldplay crowned 2008’s top selling act at World Music Awards – Reuters

Circuit City files for bankruptcy – CNN Money

Chinese Democracy – The myth! The legend!! The album!!! – The Times Online U.K.

Purloined nude pics of Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon hit Web – Boston Herald / Inside Track

Controversial statue depicts William S. Burroughs shooting Amy Winehouse – The Times Online U.K.

Oops! Brit examination board comes under fire after recommending song by convicted pedophile Gary Glitter in schools – Daily Mail U.K.

Views …

Van Morrison in Los Angeles – “For anyone who wasn’t at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night, there’d be little chance of explaining how Van Morrison’s repetition of one seemingly innocuous sentence – ‘This is a train’ – could turn into a deeply spiritual incantation.” – Los Angeles Times / Pop & Hiss (registration may be required)

Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton in Dallas – “Lindale’s Miranda Lambert is the firecracker to Oklahoman Blake Shelton’s slow burn, and they make one heckuva couple in concert – and apparently in real life, as well.” – The Dallas Morning News

Joe Bonamassa in Birmingham, England – “If there’s a more thrilling guitarist on the planet than Joe Bonamassa, then it’s almost beyond belief: – Express & Star U.K.

Jason Mraz in Vancouver, British Columbia – ” … relies not on shock but bridging the gap between himself and his audience.” – The Vancouver Sun / Canada.com

Katie Melua in London – “As she plucked at an electric guitar for a spooky ‘Piece by Piece’ or played piano on the old folk ballad ‘Lilac Wine,’ it was hard to tear your eyes off her.” – The Times Online U.K.

Roy Clark in Arizona – “Even though he moves a little slower than in his HeeHaw days and his hair is a little grayer, the master musician kept the audience entranced with frequent instrument changes and well known songs.” – Mesquite Local News

They Say It’s Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)

Bobby Rush is 74

Donna Fargo is 67

Tim Rice is 64

Greg Lake is 61

Sinbad is 52

Chris Cagle is 40

Warren G is 38

Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World) is 33

Eve is 30

Chris Jannou (Silverchair) is 29

Miranda Lambert is 25