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'California Gurls' is top summer song

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:58:48 GMT

Fine, fresh, fierce, she's got it on lock: Katy Perry's "California Gurls" is the top song of the summer.

Will & Jada's daughter recording music

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:32:16 GMT

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 9-year-old daughter, Willow Smith, is making her debut as a recording artist.

Eminem to open MTV Video Music Awards

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:07:36 GMT

Eminem is not afraid to open the MTV Video Music Awards.

Spears' ex disputes abuse claims

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:18:16 GMT

An attorney for Britney Spears' ex-husband called child abuse claims leveled at the singer by a former bodyguard baseless and motivated by money.

Guerra, Sanz lead Latin Grammy nods

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:47:07 GMT

The Latin Grammy nominations spread the love between established artists and newcomers, nominating songwriters Juan Luis Guerra and Alejandro Sanz in four categories each.

Marley's daughter admits to using drugs

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:22:20 GMT

The youngest child of reggae legend Bob Marley has admitted growing marijuana in her Philadelphia-area home.

Tyson talks friendship with Tupac

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:40:25 GMT

When Mike Tyson looks back on his friendship with Tupac Shakur, he thinks about the rapper's big heart, explosive anger — and the one regret he has about their relationship.

John Lennon killer denied parole in NY

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:28:48 GMT

John Lennon's killer was again denied parole in New York, nearly 30 years after gunning down the ex-Beatle outside the musician's New York City apartment building.

Brooks & Dunn end career in Nashville

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:26:25 GMT

The first song Brooks & Dunn ever sang together has become their last. The country music duo closed out a 20-year career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night with their 1991 debut single, "Brand New Man," during the encore.

'Rock Band' adds Snoop Dogg music

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:14:51 GMT

Rap and rock will collide once again — this time in a video game.

Axl Rose sends concert crowd home

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:35:49 GMT

Axl Rose, it seems, needs a little more patience — and a much louder alarm clock.

Lambert scores 9 CMA Award nominations

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:08:30 GMT

Miranda Lambert made history Wednesday morning when she was nominated for nine CMA Awards, the most for a female country music artist.

Apple's Jobs announces new iPod lineup

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:21:12 GMT

Apple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line of iPods, including a touch-screen Nano model.

Frankenstein arrested at Ohio concert

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:38:33 GMT

Ohio police say a Toby Keith fan named Forrest Frankenstein threatened them and beat his head against a partition in their cruiser after his arrest.

Crime news star gets viral video fame

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:25:10 GMT

Antoine Dodson's angry, head-shaking TV interview about a rape attempt against his younger sister in her bed has turned into an iTunes chart-topping song.

Singer Julio Iglesias' secret wedding

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:34:17 GMT

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has married Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger, his partner for the past 20 years.

Timbaland reports theft, changes story

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:50:00 GMT

Authorities are investigating a claim by rapper Timbaland that someone stole a $2 million watch from his Malibu home.

German court finds HIV singer guilty

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:55:30 GMT

A German court has found a girl-band singer guilty of causing bodily harm to an ex-boyfriend by having unprotected sex with him despite knowing she was infected with HIV but she won't spend any time in prison.

Attorneys: No jail time for HIV singer

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:43:16 GMT

German prosecutors and defense attorneys on Wednesday recommended no prison time for a girl-band singer accused of causing bodily harm to her ex-boyfriend by allegedly infecting him with HIV.

Michael pleads guilty to drug offenses

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:28:10 GMT

Singer George Michael has pleaded guilty in a London court to two drug offenses.

Faith Evans arrested for driving drunk

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:49:51 GMT

Grammy-winning singer Faith Evans has been arrested after being stopped at a drunken driving checkpoint in the Los Angeles area.

Wyclef not giving up his bid for prez

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:42:20 GMT

Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean said Sunday he is not abandoning his presidential bid just yet and will try to get the courts to overturn a decision disqualifying him from the race.

Judge dismisses suit against Jackson

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:32:01 GMT

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by a concert promoter against the late Michael Jackson over a failed reunion concert.

Bono: U2 to make 'club-sounding' album

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:00:59 GMT

You too will dance to U2.

Ruling on Wyclef's candidacy postponed

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:29:21 GMT

Haiti's electoral commission said late Tuesday that it was postponing its ruling on who will be allowed to run for president in November elections, leaving hip hop artist Wyclef Jean's candidacy in limbo.

Fantasia back to promoting new CD

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:41:31 GMT

A week after an overdose, Fantasia is back to promoting her new album.

Jazz photographer Herman Leonard dies

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:51:18 GMT

Jazz scene photographer Herman Leonard, famous for his smoky, backlighted black-and-white photos of such greats as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra, has died. He was 87.

Pop singer accused of spreading HIV

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:23:39 GMT

A German singer facing accusations that she infected a man with the virus that causes AIDS acknowledged in court Monday that she had unprotected sex despite knowing she was HIV-positive.

Photos: Vigil marks Elvis' death

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:41:38 GMT

Candles flickered in the balmy night as thousands of Elvis Presley fans filed silently by his grave during a vigil at Graceland, marking 33 years since the American icon died.

Bieber contributes to flood relief

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:27:24 GMT

Teen pop star Justin Bieber is proving he's not the only one in his world.