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With gross earnings of $275 million, Michael Jackson earned more than the other 12 deceased stars on the list combined.

Web analytics companies predicted Lady Gaga's victory over Justin Bieber weeks ago.

After retiring the floppy disk in March, Sony has halted the manufacture and distribution of another now-obsolete technology: the cassette Walkman, the first low-cost, portable music player. The final batch was shipped to Japanese retailers in April, according to IT Media. Once these units are sold, new cassette Walkmans will no longer be available through the manufacturer.The first generation Walkman (which was called the Soundabout in the U.S., and the Stowaway in the UK) was released on July 1, 1979 in Japan.

Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones almost imploded because Mick Jagger thought he was "bigger than the Stones."

Singer Celine Dion, 42, gave birth Saturday to premature twin boys.

Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.

Kanye West told an audience at a screening of his film, "Runaway," that he thought about killing himself, but now feels a responsibility to make a meaningful contribution to pop culture and art.

T.I. helped talk a man contemplating suicide off the ledge of a 22-story building yesterday. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , the rapper was on his way to a video shoot when he heard that a man was threatening to jump off the 400 Colony Square Building.

The following is an excerpt of an article from the October 28, 2010 issue of Rolling Stone. This issue is available tomorrow on newsstands, and Friday, October 15 online via Rolling Stone's premium subscription plan "I don't think I looked for it," Keith Richards says in a low, even growl. ...

Michael Jackson's complete library of videos is being restored and rereleased, as well as a never-released clip for his song "One More Chance."