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Paul Simon mounts another 'Surprise' tour

Legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon, who last month wrapped up a round of US concert dates, will tackle another stint of shows this fall as he continues to support his first new album in six years, "Surprise."

CD Review: Edie Brickell and New Bohemians, "Stranger Things" (Fantasy/Concord)

In what would have to rank as one of the year's least expected comebacks, Edie Brickell and New Bohemians return with their first album in 16 years. And, surprisingly, it was worth the wait. In what would have to rank as one of the year's least expected comebacks, Edie Brickell and New Bohemians return with their first album in 16 years. And, surprisingly, it was worth the wait.

Briefly: CD prices, Nick and Aaron Carter, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, Edie Brickell

Universal Music Group, the world's largest music distributor, announced on Wednesday (9/3) that it has cut the suggested retail price on virtually all of its top-line CDs to $12.98. The suggested price of most of the company's discs previously ranged from $16.98 to $18.98.