Meat Loaf: Bat Out of Hospital (E! Online)

E! Online - Looks like Meat Loaf came down with a case of the Janet Jacksons.

R&B trio Labelle back in spotlight with new album (Reuters)

Reuters - Old school can still command attention -- just ask Tina Turner, who recently launched a sold-out world tour at age 68. Hoping to sashay its way into that zeitgeist is futuristic '70s rock-soul-funk trio Labelle.

Beastie Boys draft stars for "Vote" tour (Reuters)

Reuters - The Beastie Boys have drafted Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson and Ben Harper to join them on the Get Out and Vote tour, which will begin October 28 in Richmond, Va. Shows are also set for November 1 in St. Paul, Minn., and November 2 in Milwaukee.

Billboard CD reviews: Chesney, Williams (Reuters)

Reuters - Kenny Chesney does his heroes George Strait and Jimmy Buffett proud on his latest set, which has a free-and-easy feel befitting its island inspiration.