Osmonds return to stage after death of Marie's son
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AP - Marie Osmond told a Las Vegas Strip audience as she returned to the stage less than two weeks after her son's apparent suicide that she has relied on her spirituality to cope with his death
On `Idol,' Bowersox shines; 3 sink in judges' eyes
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AP - If the "American Idol" judges hold sway over viewers, contestants Katie Stevens, Paige Miles and Katelyn Epperly should be nervous about making it into the top 12.
Simon & Garfunkel begin Canada trek next month
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Reuters - Canada, get ready: a few "Old Friends" are heading your way.
DMX back in jail for alleged probation violation
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AP - Authorities in Arizona say rapper DMX has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs.
Rapper DMX arrested for violating probation
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Reuters - Troubled rapper DMX was arrested in Arizona on Tuesday for violating his probation by regularly using illegal drugs during the last nine months, authorities said.
Sequel to 'Phantom of the Opera' opens in London
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AP - Will the magic of the Phantom strike twice for Andrew Lloyd Webber?
The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes
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AP - iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 8, 2010:
Review: Gary Allan reveals pain on new CD
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AP - Gary Allan, "Get Off on the Pain" (MCA Nashville)
Pink Floyd goes to court in royalty row with EMI
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AP - Pink Floyd has begun legal action against music label EMI Group Ltd. over the way royalty payments are calculated in the digital era.
Cliff Richard turns to jazz to mark 70th birthday
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Reuters - Veteran British singer Cliff Richard will mark his 70th birthday with the release of an album of jazz and swing music, he announced on Tuesday.
Utah funeral service held for Marie Osmond's son
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AP - Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son was remembered at a funeral service Monday with fond words, laughter and music from his famous singing family.
Lil Wayne begins 1-year jail term in NYC gun case
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AP - After saying goodbye on concert stages and online video streams, Lil Wayne had nothing to add as he was sentenced Monday to a year in jail for having a loaded gun on his tour bus.
Guns N' Roses plan "secret" shows in South America
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Reuters - Guns N' Roses will play three private shows in Brazil and Argentina during the band's current tour of South America, the organizer said on Monday.
Producer Lillywhite seeking Cowell's "Idol" seat
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Reuters - Steve Lillywhite wants to "help America find the next Elvis Presley." And that's why the Grammy Award-winning producer -- whose resume includes work with U2, the Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Morrissey, the Rolling Stones, Phish and scores of others -- wants to be "American Idol's" next Simon Cowell.
Slash recruits vocalist A-team for solo project
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Reuters - As a former member of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, Slash knows more than most musicians about what he calls "band drama."
T-Pain revives Freaknik for cartoon musical
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Reuters - As T-Pain wraps up work on a new Nappy Boy All Stars mix tape and his latest album, "RevolveR," fans can anticipate the release of an entirely different kind of project from the Auto-Tuned rapper/producer.
Refugee All Stars "Rise" to challenge of 2nd album
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Reuters - In the weeks after the earthquake in Haiti, many musicians and other artists rushed to help, hosting benefits and raising funds.
Elton John recording album with Leon Russell
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Reuters - In an unexpected pairing, Elton John and Leon Russell are recording an album together in Los Angeles with producer T Bone Burnett. Both performers have written songs for the project, which has no title or release date yet.
Review: Gorillaz return with island-themed CD
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AP - Gorillaz, "Plastic Beach," (Virgin)
Dramatics founder Ron Banks, 58, dies
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Reuters - Singer Ron Banks, a founding member of R&B group the Dramatics, died Thursday (March 4) at his Detroit home of a reported heart attack. He was 58.