plus: My VH1 Music Awards. Wilco signs. The making of "Transformer." Shaba Ranks in the studio. Clear Channel Entertainment grows.

At his Friday night (11/30) concert in Manchester, N.H., Elton John [ tickets ] told the audience that his latest album, October's "Songs from the West Coast" (Universal), will be his last, according to published reports

"It's the last record that I ever make,'' he said, according to the Associated Press. "I'm fed up with it. I like playing to you guys but I hate the record industry. I've made 40 albums and its about time for me to get out."

Dave Matthews Band took home three awards, topping the field at the second annual My VH1 Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday (12/2).

The award winners--as well as the categories and nominees--were determined by fan votes on the VH1.com website. Voting on the categories opened in September, and the polls remained open until the winners were announced.

The winners:

Must Have Album - Dave Matthews Band, "Everyday"

Your Song Kicked Ass but Was Played Too Damn Much - Staind, "It's Been Awhile"

Welcome to the Big Time - Alicia Keys

Is It Hot in Here or Is It Just My Video? - Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink, "Lady Marmalade"

Best Kept Secret - Coldplay

Damn I Wish I Wrote That! (Song of the Year) - Dave Matthews Band, "The Space Between"

Favorite Male Artist - Lenny Kravitz

Favorite Female Artist - Gwen Stefani

Favorite Group - Dave Matthews Band

Hottest Live Show - Bon Jovi

Navel Academy (Best Bellybutton Appearance) - Britney Spears

Favorite Video - Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink, "Lady Marmalade"

Best Actor in a Video - Christopher Walken, in Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice"

There's No "I" in Team (Best Collaboration) - All-Star Tribute, "What's Going On"

Coolest Fan Website - Dave Matthews Band, nancies.org

Big in Japan (International) - Coldplay

Wilco, which exited Reprise Records after the label balked at releasing its new album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot," has signed a deal with Nonesuch Records, Billboard.com reported.

Click here to read a review of a recent Wilco show.

The making of Lou Reed's 1972 album "Transformer" (RCA) is chronicled in a "Classic Albums" VHS/DVD documentary from Eagle Eye Media and Pioneer Entertainment that hits stores on Tuesday (12/4).

Two-time Grammy Award winner Shabba Ranks is in the studio working on his 18th album, the reggae-rapper's first in five years. The as-yet-untitled album is expected to hit stores in early 2002.

Clear Channel Entertainment, the world's top concert promoter, has acquired Italy's two leading concert promotions businesses, Milano Concerti and Trident Agency.