Kings' Kevin Martin agrees to five-year, $55 million contract extension

K-Mart is no longer a blue-light special. According to two league sources, fourth-year shooting guard Kevin Martin late Monday night agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Kings worth about $55 million.

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Music Review Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass (2007)

In two weeks, we'll be inundated with 50 Cent mania. Sure, the guy's got a knack for infectious club anthems, but his sex metaphors (''Candy Shop,'' ''Magic Stick'') don't exactly strain the cerebrum.

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Ozomatli on CNN discussing their recent trip to Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan

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Report: My Bloody Valentine Mulling Coachella Reunion

Seminal U.K. shoegazer act My Bloody Valentine is considering an offer to reunite and co-headline the 2008 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. A tour would follow later in the year, according to a report on the Daily Swarm.

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Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Set For Experience Hendrix Tour

Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are among the star guitarist confirmed to appear on the five-city Experience Hendrix tour. The outing begins Oct.

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Killers Talk About Two New LPs, Lou Reed

If the Killers have learned anything from their experiences with Sam's Town, it's that they're probably better off not talking to the press.

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Malawian social worker to assess Madonna

A social worker from Malawi will travel to London next week to assess Madonna's suitability to adopt a child from the African country. The official, Penstone Kilembe, said Madonna was "looking forward to this so her adoption process is not hampered".

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The Killers record brand new track with Lou Reed

The Killers have recruited Lou Reed to sing on a track set to appear on the Las Vegas band's forthcoming B-sides and rarities album.

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The Rolling Stones' last-ever show?

The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards ate a cigarette onstage at what is rumoured to be the band's last-ever show in London on Sunday (August 26). The band wrapped up their European tour with a third night at the 02 Arena.

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Danger Mouse joins forces with The Black Keys | News | NME.COM

Danger Mouse has revealed that he is producing The Black Keys' fourth studio album. The Ohio duo plan to release the as-yet-untitled album in 2008 via Nonesuch.

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Amy Winehouse's dad responds to in-laws boycott calls

Amy Winehouse's father has responded to calls from her in-laws to boycott the singer's records. The parents of the singer's husband Blake Fielder-Civil called today (August 28) for fans not to by Winehouse's records until she cleans up.

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Paul McCartney dating Renée Zellweger?

Looks like things are finally looking up in the romance stakes for Paul McCartney - if today's red tops are to believed, anyway.

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The Raconteurs joke about 'drug fuelled' album sessions

The White Stripes' frontman Jack White has claimed that session for his other band The Raconteurs' new album have been "drug fuelled".

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Billy Corgan: "American girls are sluts"

Smashing Pumpkins closed the Main Stage at Carling Weekend: Reading tonight (August 26). Taking to the stage at 10pm, the Chicago band made their way through 90 minutes of material old and new.

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Hulk Hogan's son's car accident photos

The wreckage from Nick Hogan's very serious car crash Sunday night in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

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Owen Wilson attempts suicide

Owen Wilson was taken to St. John's hospital in Santa Monica, California Sunday afternoon and the National Enquirer is claiming it was a suicide attempt. They say that he sliced his left wrist and took an overdose of pills. He was transferred from St.

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Fidel Castro Dead? Death Rumors Hit Internet

Is Fidel Castro dead? There has been a ton of speculation on the Communist dictator's demise since it was reported that his health took a turn for the worse after his 81st birthday on August 13th. The Fidel deathwatch is on.

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Fidel Castro Dead Announcement at 4pm

Sources reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com that U.S. officials will be holding a press conference shortly to announce the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. South Florida police organizations are calling in reinforcements before the announcement is made, we're told.

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Paul McCartney to release career-spanning DVD

Paul McCartney is to release a DVD looking back at highlights of his entire solo career. 'The McCartney Years', out on November 12, will feature solo music videos, career-spanning live performances, personal commentary by the man himself and exclusive footage.

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Trent Reznor slams Smashing Pumpkins ahead of festival

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has slammed Smashing Pumpkins' comeback - just before the bands share a bill at The Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals.

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Controversial 'Kid Nation' ripped, praised

SANTA FE, New Mexico (AP) -- A CBS reality series in which youngsters run their own town has prompted complaints from one of the children's parents, and may have skirted New Mexico's child-protection laws.

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Vick plea agreement admits dog killing, conspiracy

(CNN) -- NFL star Michael Vick has admitted that he and his co-defendants killed dogs that did not fight well in papers filed on Friday with a federal court in Virginia.

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Bloodied and bruised Amy Winehouse stands by husband who 'saved her life' - Pics included

Singer Amy Winehouse has defended her husband in a series of texts after the couple were involved in a violent row which left them both bloodied and bruised.

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Amanpour answers 'God's Warriors' critics

LONDON (CNN) -- The world needs courageous, committed leaders with a "genuine desire to reach compromise" to tackle the world's most thorny issues, especially where religion and politics intersect, CNN's Christiane Amanpour says.

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