Idolator — The return of UK band OMD—aka Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark—just might be one of the best bits of news we’ve heard in Music Land in months! Sure, we’ve all geeked out to their classic Pretty In Pink soundtrack jam “If You Leave,” but ... more info

All About Jazz — On October 2, 2010, music will fill the O. Henry School's auditorium in Chelsea in tribute to beloved music teacher, Jerry Sheik, who passed away on June 1st. Performers are his former students, now renowned musicians, who have gone on to work with b... more info

ContactMusic — ARETHA FRANKLIN wants Oscar winner HALLE BERRY to play her in a forthcoming biopic.Movie bosses are planning to adapt the Queen of Soul's autiobiography Aretha From... more info

All About Jazz — Aretha Franklin would like to see Halle Berry portray a younger version of the Queen of Soul in an upcoming biopic. The 68-year-old singing legend this week revealed a wish list of actors she'd like to see sign up for a planned film about her life... more info

Dlisted — Three years ago, Aretha Franklin said that if Hollywood ever made a feature film version of her life she would want Halle Berry to play her. This comment launched a tidal wave of HAHAHAHAHAs at Aretha, which she immediately destroyed with just one qu... more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin is already the Queen of Soul and a millinery trendsetter. Now she's donning the hat of casting director. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — DETROIT (AP): Aretha Franklin wants Halle Berry to show her some R-E-S-P-E-C-T and sign on to portray a younger version of the Queen of Soul in an upcoming biopic. more info

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin would like to see Halle Berry portray a younger version of the Queen of Soul in an upcoming biopic. more info

Detroit Free Press — Halle Berry and Denzel Washington: Aretha Franklin wants you. more info

Guardian Music — If you're swayed by songs that contain echoes of classic Memphis R&B, then this white soul singer will doubtless appealHometown: Jackson, Tennessee.The lineup: Lauren Pritchard (vocals, guitar).The background: She probably didn't need it because she'... more info