Jack Nicholson among 15 named to NJ Hall of Fame (AP)

AP - The newest members of New Jersey's Hall of Fame include actors Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito, musicians Les Paul and Count Basie, and authors Philip Roth and Judy Blume.

Twisted Sister guitarist recovers from surgery (AP)

AP - Twisted Sister guitarist Eddie Ojeda is recuperating from emergency back surgery that forced him to miss the band's concert near Philadelphia.

Elvis Costello enjoys TV role as "carnival barker" (Reuters)

Reuters - Elvis Costello, the British singer-songwriter who swept through the London pub scene, the punk movement and the New Wave fad while retaining his signature sound, continues to release great work 30-plus years into his career. His latest project, the country- and folk-inflected "Secret, Profane, and Sugarcane," arrived June 9 on Hear Music.

Apple acquires music service Lala (Reuters)

Reuters - Apple Inc has acquired digital music service Lala, as the dominant online music retailer explores new models for selling songs.