Songwriters play central role in new music books (AP)

Mexican pop diva Gloria Trevi marries attorney (AP)

AP - Pop diva Gloria Trevi has married a lawyer in a cathedral ceremony in her northern Mexican hometown.

Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles files for divorce (AP)

AP - Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, has filed for divorce from the pop diva's father and manager, Mathew Knowles. Tina Knowles began legal proceedings Nov. 11, according to documents filed with the Harris County Court Clerk. She launched the House of Dereon clothing line with Beyonce in 2006.

Alicia Keys finds "freedom" from Motown sound (Reuters)

Reuters - A music industry desperate for bankable superstars has all but anointed Alicia Keys as heir to the golden era of Motown, when Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and others made it seem easy to pump out timeless R&B hits.