L.A. Times - News — Once an anti-charter crusader, A.J. Duffy wants to make it harder for teachers to obtain protections at the campus he hopes to open next year.A.J. Duffy, who headed a teachers union that has long fought against charter schools, now is starting his ow... more info

ContactMusic — Billy Duffy, the English songwriter and guitarist with post-punk band 'The Cult', leaving Spagos restaurant in Beverly Hills after having dinner with Scott Ian of 'Anthrax' and Chad Smith of 'The Red Hot Chilli Peppers'. When quizzed on the recent Lo... more info

ContactMusic — Chad Smith, the drummer with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, spotted leaving Spagos restaurant in Beverly Hills after having dinner with Scott Ian of 'Anthrax' and Billy Duffy of 'The Cult'. While strapping on his motorcycle helmet, Smith chatted with re... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Royce Reed, Basketball Wives, Nurse! Royce Reed from " Basketball Wives " suffered a seizure during a charity softball game yesterday, but was not transported to a hospital ... sources close to her tell TMZ. ... more info

Topix — How large will her legacy loom? Pivotal in her time, Winehouse's talents ran rich in potential Amy Winehouse developed a sound and look that put her at the fore of a British retro-soul trend that included countrywomen Duffy, Estelle, and, Adele. more info

Guardian Music — From Elbow's ale to Marilyn Manson's absinthe, all kinds of musicians are cheerfully flogging their own branded drinks. Who should be next and what should they be plugging?If you thought the latest beer aimed at women, Animée, was a strangely patron... more info

Topix — Singer Duffy arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. more info

The Independent — Sir Elton John has issued a sombre assessment of the music industry's future, saying it is "disappearing", lamenting the fall of artists such as Duffy and Kate Nash, and criticising the cut-throat nature of recording contracts, leading musicians to ... more info

ContactMusic — Welsh star Duffy has been hit with a lawsuit from her former business manager for $320,000 (200,000). Angela Becker has begun High Court proceedings in the U. K. over claims she is owed outstanding payments from the Mercy hitmaker. Becker, who began.... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Duffy has been awarded an honorary degree from a university in her native Wales. The Mercy hitmaker donned the traditional cap and gown on Monday (10Jul11) to collect the Bangor University accolade in recognition of her services to music. She.... more info