Rage Against the Machine, a rap-metal band formed in 1991 and known for its big noise and ferocious politics, formed an ad-hoc convention in opposition to both major parties.

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three TV networks, cancer research advocates and more than 60 celebrities from music, sports, TV and film made history Friday night with a live telethon that aired simultaneously on NBC, ABC and CBS.

AP - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.

Reuters - Guitarist Carlos Santana says his new compilation, "Multi Dimensional Warrior," is "a love letter to fans" -- as well as a reminder that his repertoire includes more than the hit duets he's been releasing since 1999's "Supernatural."

Reuters - It took Los Angeles band Rilo Kiley the better part of a decade to rise through the indie rock ranks, but with her 2006 solo debut, "Rabbit Fur Coat," the group's frontwoman, Jenny Lewis, quickly proved a force to be reckoned with.