Bullock survives, Voigt soars, in Met's `Elektra' (AP)

AP - Susan Bullock makes an honorable assault on the impossible title role in the current Metropolitan Opera revival of Richard Strauss' "Elektra." But the real vocal thrills are provided by another soprano, Deborah Voigt, in a glorious return to one of her best roles as the heroine's sister, Chrysothemis.

Jimmy Wayne's big break came from a bargain box (AP)

AP - Jimmy Wayne has been waiting for years to record the Hall & Oates song "Sara Smile." So when the country singer finally did it, it was only fitting that he made it the title of his third album.

Metallica singer gives 330 acres to Calif. county (AP)

Reggae star Banton will be transferred to Tampa (AP)

AP - Grammy-nominated Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton will fight a drug charge against him in Tampa instead of Miami.