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AP - The show-business marriage that began in a Scottish castle came to an end in a drab London courtroom Friday as Madonna and Guy Ritchie were granted a preliminary decree of divorce.

AP - When the last new Guns N’ Roses album came out, there were no iPods or digital downloads. There was no “American Idol.” No music blogs. No MySpace.

AP - Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are the proud parents of a baby boy, and they’re celebrating with some Bronx cheer.

Reuters - They’ve sold millions of records, and influenced several generations of fans and musicians. So why isn’t Kiss in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Reuters - If the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC?

AP - Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” is a reality.

Reuters - Recording a James Bond theme is not a guarantee for chart success — just ask Tina Turner (”Goldeneye”), a-ha (”The Living Daylights”) or Sheryl Crow (”Tomorrow Never Dies”).

Reuters - T.I. began a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday with “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna, but the big story was Taylor Swift’s six new entries, led by “White Horse” at No. 13.

AP - The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.

AP - A case against Rod Stewart’s son over a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub has been resolved.