Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesJohn Lennon's killer is up for parole this week for a seventh time and could have a hearing as early as Tuesday, officials said.

Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to second-degree ****** and was sentenced to 20 years to life for gunning down the Beatle outside of his Manhattan apartment complex on Dec. 8, 1980.

A decision regarding Chapman's release could come as soon as Thursday or Friday, according to the New York Department of Corrections. read more ≫

JamesTaylor.comJames Taylor and Jimmy Buffett are among the contributors to a new album paying homage to respected folk artist Jesse Winchester.  Quiet About It: A Tribute to Jesse Winchester features 11 of the singer/songwriter's tunes recorded by Taylor, Buffett and such other stars as Little Feat, Rosanne Cash, Lyle Lovett and Elvis Costello. read more ≫