Man shot to death outside 50 Cent/Jay-Z concert
Msemaji Granger, a 24-year-old Canadian resident, died after being “shot at close range in the upper body and head” in the parking lot of Toronto’s Molson Amphitheatre on Tuesday night (7/1). The shooting took place during a co-headlining show at the venue from rappers 50 Cent and Jay-Z.
Msemaji Granger, a 24-year-old Canadian resident, died after being “shot at close range in the upper body and head” in the parking lot of Toronto’s Molson Amphitheatre on Tuesday night (7/1). The shooting took place during a co-headlining show at the venue from rappers 50 Cent and Jay-Z.
Read the story from Much Music
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Beyonce takes over the album and singles charts
Beyonce need not hurry back to her Destiny’s Child gig; the singer’s solo debut, “Dangerously in Love,” and its hit single “Crazy in Love"--featuring Jay-Z--have taken over the top slots on the Billboard 200 album chart and Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart, respectively.
Read the story from Billboard.com
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Sheryl Crow, Rolling Stones, others pick songs for mix CDs
Ever wonder what Sheryl Crow, the Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Lucinda Williams and Yo Yo Ma like to listen to when they’re not making music of their own? Starbucks has answered the question by teaming with a company named Hear Music, which has put together CDs comprising tracks selected by the aforementioned artists.
Read more at Starbucks’ Hear Music website
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Target offers exclusive Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera CD
Pop favorites Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, who are currently on tour together, turn up on a new six-track CD that they’ve released exclusively through Target. The set includes one new track from each artist, and remixes of some of their previously released material.
Read the story from Reuters
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