By John Solomon
How the government's punishing of the exposure of official wrongdoing can linger for years

A producer of the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is suing the British comedy troupe over royalties from the hit stage musical "Spamalot."
Producer-rapper Swizz Beatz says he wants to release a series of singles _ or "memorable moments" _ instead of a follow-up album to 2007's "One Man Band Man." With the growing trend of top pop acts selling millions of singles, but falling flat in album sales, Beatz said releasing songs is the best route for him as a known artist.
Alicia Keys will make you cry. Cry hard.

Along with Rihanna, Nicki Minaj is the top nominee at Sunday's American Music Awards, but the rapper-singer isn't concerned with her four nominations.
Along with Rihanna, Nicki Minaj is the top nominee at Sunday's American Music Awards, but the rapper-singer isn't concerned with her four nominations.
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One of the world's largest file-sharing sites was shut down Thursday, and its founder and several company executives were charged with violating piracy laws, federal prosecutors said.

One of the world's largest file-sharing sites was shut down Thursday, and its founder and several company executives were charged with violating piracy laws, federal prosecutors said.
One of the world's most popular file-sharing sites was shut down Thursday, and its founder and several company officials were accused of facilitating millions of illegal downloads of films, music and other content.
A recent concert featuring the dance duo LMFAO and rapper/producer Swizz Beatz seemed like a typical summer concert. But the fans who attended were actually taking part in an experiment in mobile ticketing.

Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga take charity work seriously, and they're going offline to prove it.

Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga take charity work seriously, and they're going offline to prove it.
Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga take charity work seriously, and they're going offline to prove it.

Music producer and rapper Swizz Beatz has been named the first producer-in-residence at NYU's Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music at the Tisch School of the Arts.
Call her Mrs. Beatz. Alicia Keys has married producer Swizz Beatz (Swiss Beats), with whom she is expecting her first child.
Producer-rapper Swizz Beatz said he wants to release a series of singles — or "memorable moments" — instead of a follow-up album to 2007's "One Man Band Man."
Taking Names: Monty Python sued over royalties from ‘Spamalot’ →
Though Mr. Beatz is focusing on singles, fans shouldn't worry; he said he has an entire album finished.
Taking Names: Monty Python sued over royalties from ‘Spamalot’ →