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.

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.

LeAnn Rimes' husband files for divorce (AP)

AP - Court records show LeAnn Rimes' husband Deane Sheremet has officially filed for divorce.

Eminem named artist of decade on U.S. charts (Reuters)

Reuters - Eminem has earned Billboard's artist of the decade title, just slightly more than 10 years after he made his Billboard Hot 100 debut.