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Civil rights songs were the soundtrack of the movement that helped bring President Obama to the White House. On Tuesday, Obama welcomed an array of artists to celebrate those songs.
LTJ Bukem Returns to Beach Republic, Koh Samui, Thailand on February 13th 2010
The accomplished DJ and producer gained initial fame in the UK rave scene of the early 1990s, and is now best known as an innovator in the drum and bass style.
Grammy Ratings Get A Boost From Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson Tribute
It should be no surprise that major wins and performances by some of last year's biggest-selling artists helped lift the ratings for Sunday night's 52nd annual Grammy Awards.
Elvis Presley Feted in Memphis on 75th Birthday
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Reuters) - The cold couldn't keep them away from the "King." Hundreds of Elvis Presley fans braved frigid, snowy weather to celebrate the late rock'n'roll legend's 75th birthday on Friday at his Graceland shrine, part of a mark...
Vic Chesnutt, Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 45
Vic Chesnutt, whose darkly comic songs about mortality, vulnerability and life’s simple joys made him a favorite of critics and fellow musicians, died Friday in a hospital in Athens, Ga., a family spokesman said. He was 45 and lived in Athens.
Michael Jackson laid to rest 10 weeks after his death
In the end, Michael Jackson was laid to rest with the kind of dignity and grace that eluded him for so much of his frenetic life. Ten weeks to the day after he collapsed from an overdose of anaesthetics, last night his coffin was placed in a mauso...
'The Circus Starring Britney Spears' Adds Special Guest Jordin Sparks for Leg Two of Hit North American Tour
Platinum-selling 19 Recordings/Jive Records artist Jordin Sparks will join "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" as special guest on the second North American leg of the tour.
Guitarist and Inventor Les Paul Dies at Age 94; EMI Music Remembers the Life and Legacy of Music Legend
EMI Music joins the rest of the world in mourning the legendary musician, inventor and innovator, Les Paul, who passed away this morning [Aug 13, 2009] at the age of 94.
'American Idol' Contestant Alexis Cohen Killed in Hit and Run
Another tragedy has befallen a former "American Idol" hopeful. Authorities said Alexis Cohen, who tried out twice for the Fox reality competition, was struck and killed by a car early Saturday in Seaside Heights, N.J.
Madonna cancelled her Marseille, France concert after the roof of a stage being set up for her show collapsed, killing two people and injuring eight.
Michael Jackson 'Suicide' Lyrics to Come to the Auction Block
International autograph auctioneers Alexander Autographs Inc. of Stamford, Ct. will offer in their August rock and entertainment auction a telling set of lyrics handwritten by Michael Jackson indicating that the late singer may have been in a suic...
Before an audience of millions, a galaxy of stars and Michael Jackson's loved ones paid tribute to the pop legend Tuesday at a memorial that ended in a torrent of tears from his young daughter.
Jackson family holds private ceremony in the Hollywood Hills
A private memorial service for Michael Jackson has concluded at Forest Lawn Cemetery Memorial Park's Hall of Liberty in Hollywood Hills.
Online auction site eBay has banned all Michael Jackson memorial tickets on their website. The free passes for the service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles were being offered by sellers for thousands of dollars.
New Adam Lambert Single, 'Want' to be Released on iTunes on Tuesday, June 23
The much-discussed new single, "Want" by Adam Lambert will be available on iTunes beginning June 23rd, 2009. The song comes from a full album entitled On With The Show, which will be released by Hi Fi Recordings/Wilshire Records this summer. The v...
Ex-Beatles to perform at benefit concert in New York
NEW YORK | Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are teaming up to headline a benefit concert. The former Beatles will perform April 4 at Radio City Music Hall for the David Lynch Foundation. Among the performers joining them are Sheryl Crow, Eddie Vedde...
Opera singer scares off vandals
WELLINGTON - New Zealand opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has been credited by a local mayor with keeping vandals away from his city centre because they find her singing "bloody hideous".
New York Mayor renames NYC street after U2
Irish rockers U2 found themselves among plenty of streets Tuesday that had names, including one temporarily retitled "U2 Way."
Obamas praise Stevie Wonder at White House concert
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle honored Stevie Wonder with an award and a White House concert on Wednesday, crediting the Motown legend's music for helping to bring them together.
Leonard Cohen plays first U.S. concert in 15 years
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Folk singer Leonard Cohen skipped onto the stage on Thursday at his first U.S. concert in 15 years, cracking jokes about his advanced age and the lusty themes of some of his hit songs.