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Czech court clears US musician for fans death
A court acquitted on Tuesday the frontman of a U.S. heavy metal band of causing a teenage fan's death at a concert in the Czech Republic. Lamb of ...
Bieber sorry for late London appearance
Justin Bieber apologized Tuesday to his young fans — and their outraged, overtired parents — after they accused him of taking the stage ...
'Birds and Bees' singer Jewel Akens dies at 79
Jewel Akens, a pop singer who had a 1960s hit with "The Birds and the Bees," has died in Southern California at age 79. His wife, Eddie Mae Akens, ...
Bruce Springsteen to return to London festival
Bruce Springsteen is returning to headline the London Hard Rock Calling festival, a year after authorities pulled the plug on his duet with Paul ...
FBI releases its records on Whitney Houston
The FBI has released its files on a trio of investigations the agency conducted on behalf of Whitney Houston. The records released Monday show the ...
Kellie Pickler drummer among injured in Ky. crash
The drummer for country music star Kellie Pickler was in serious condition Sunday as one of five people hospitalized in two crashes that happened ...
Rogers, founder of Motown group The Miracles, dies
Bobby Rogers, a founding member of Motown group The Miracles and a songwriting collaborator with Smokey Robinson, died Sunday at his suburban Detroit ...
Van Cliburn remembered as gifted pianist
Legendary pianist Van Cliburn was remembered Sunday as a gifted musician who transcended the boundaries of politics and art by easing tensions during ...
Turkish singer Muslum Gurses dies
The popular Turkish singer Muslum Gurses, adored by many for his melancholic, Arabic-inspired songs, has died. He was 59. Deniz Sener, a cardiologist ...
Madonna to present GLAAD award to Anderson Cooper
Gay advocacy group GLAAD says Madonna will present CNN's Anderson Cooper with an award for openly gay media professionals. GLAAD told The Associated ...
Italian composer of Rome theme song dies at 95
Armando Trovajoli, an Italian who composed music for some 300 films and whose lush and playful serenade to Rome is a much-requested romantic standby ...
Suit over hiring of Jackson doctor to go to trial
A judge has dismissed all but one count in a civil lawsuit by Michael Jackson's mother against concert giant AEG Live, which hired a doctor who was ...
1 dead in shooting outside rapper's bus in Philly
Philadelphia police said Friday they're seeking witnesses after a gunman fired into a crowd of people surrounding the tour bus of rapper French ...
Toby Keith's bassist killed in Oklahoma car crash
Authorities say the bassist for country music star Toby Keith has been killed in a two-car crash in Oklahoma. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office ...
George Lopez to host Playboy Jazz Festival
George Lopez is taking over as master of ceremonies of the annual Playboy Jazz Festival. The comedian was announced as the festival's new host ...
Rapper Ja Rule in NYC jail with July release date
Federal authorities say platinum-selling rapper Ja Rule is in a New York City jail with a July release date. The 36-year-old rapper left a state ...
Shake on a plane? Dance craze brings FAA inquiry
The latest craze to sweep the Internet is bringing college students the wrong kind of attention — from the Federal Aviation Administration. During a ...
With 'SNL' gig, Kevin Hart continues to rise
Like most people who get the chance to host "Saturday Night Live," Kevin Hart is excited to have the gig. Unlike most hosts, Hart is proving to be ...
Tribeca to open with documentary on the National
The Tribeca Film Festival will open with a documentary about the National, along with a performance by the Brooklyn band. The festival announced ...
The Black Keys lead Beale Street music fest lineup
The Black Keys, Sheryl Crow and Public Enemy are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at the Beale Street Music Festival in May. The eclectic ...
Anastacia cancels tour after cancer diagnosis
Managers for U.S. pop singer Anastacia say she has canceled a planned performance in Dubai and an upcoming European tour after being diagnosed with ...
Ex-Temptations singer Richard Street dies at 70
Former Motown vocalist Richard Street, a member of the Temptations for 25 years, has died. He was 70. Street's wife, Cindy, says her husband died ...
Van Cliburn, pianist and Cold War hero, dies at 78
For a time in Cold War America, Van Cliburn had all the trappings of a rock star: sold-out concerts, adoring, out-of-control fans and a name ...
Winans scion gets nearly 14 years in prison
A judge sentenced a member of gospel music's Winans family to nearly 14 years in prison Wednesday for an $8 million financial scam that was promoted ...
Singer Scott Weiland responds to STP firing
Singer Scott Weiland said he learned that he'd been fired by the Stone Temple Pilots when the band released a one-sentence statement to the media ...