Belizean rapper Shyne, born Jamal Barrow, was set to be released from prison Tuesday after serving more than 9 years of a 10-year sentence for his part in the 2001 Club New York shooting involving Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jennifer Lopez.. . . READ FULL STORY

Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa—known as the Voice of Latin America because of her proclivity to sing about social justice—died on Sunday at the age of 74. An official announcement posted to her website said, "On this day, in the city of. . . READ FULL STORY

Christina Aguilera just wrapped recording for her fourth as-yet-untitled studio album. And from the sounds of it, we should be expecting a real tour de force! As we previously reported, Xtina's album will feature some some serious indie cred,. . . READ FULL STORY

Cuban born recording artist Cucu Diamantes (of Yerba Buena fame) was recently scheduled to perform at Union City High School in New Jersey, but the show was canceled after her performance at Juanes's controversial Paz Sin Fronteras concert in. . . READ FULL STORY

Disney star Selena Gomez is leaving her sugary sweet image behind with the release of her debut album with her band, The Scene. Gomez, 17, rocks out and tells it like is on “Kiss and Tell,” a pop-rock song where she blasts a friend for telling. . . READ FULL STORY