Labor solidarity

Neil Young scrapped a Los Angeles concert scheduled for yesterday at the Forum out of respect for a planned union picket, representatives of the rocker said. The striking workers are in a contract dispute with the venue's owner, Faithful Central Bible Church. (Reuters)

Randy Newman is postponing his 18-date European tour. The 64-year-old singer-songwriter cited back and neck pain, a statement posted on his website said. The tour was set to begin Saturday in Berlin. (AP)

The first day of testimony in Phil Spector's retrial for the alleged murder of Lana Clarkson was canceled yesterday after an alternate juror broke his foot.(AP)