Dance star Moby has followed Sting's lead by hitting out at reality shows such as American Idol - insisting the "awful" singing contests are cheapening the music industry.

Music mogul Simon Cowell has sparked a war of words with Sting after the musician slammed his TV talent shows as "televised karaoke."

Sting has hit out at TV talent contests - accusing programs such as American Idol of "humiliating" contestants and degrading the music industry.

Mick Jagger made a surprise appearance on stage with U2 on Friday during the second night of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts in New York City.

NEW YORK (AP) - Sting isn't a religious man, but he says President Barack Obama might be a divine answer to the world's problems.

On November 24, Deutsche Grammophon will release a special, live concert performance on DVD entitled, "Sting: A Winter's Night…Live from Durham Cathedral". Filmed at the magnificent Durham Cathedral

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Taylor Swift will have the stage to herself next month - with no interruptions - when she hosts "Saturday Night Live." The only question is: Who will play Kanye West?

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Former Police-man Sting (1951)

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kurt Cobain's appearance in the latest "Guitar Hero" video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana.