Nickelback joins Live Nation in global deal (Reuters)

Reuters - Canadian rock band Nickelback has signed a global recording, touring and merchandising deal with concert promoter Live Nation Inc that an industry source said was worth between $50 million and $70 million.

Jordin and Jesse Hitting the Road Together (E! Online)

E! Online - Jordin Sparks is getting in touch with Jesse McCartney and his Beautiful Soul.

Throat Surgery for Village People Cop (E! Online)

E! Online - Here's one macho man who's been laid up by some bum pipes.

Conductor James Levine to have kidney removed (AP)

AP - James Levine will have a kidney removed in surgery this week, causing the conductor to miss the remainder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Tanglewood season.