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Spike Lee works on Michael Jackson documentary
Spike Lee worked with Michael Jackson and considered him a friend, but the director says even he learned a lot combing through footage of the icon for ...
Run-DMC announces reunion at Fun Fun Fest
They haven't performed together in over a decade, but the surviving members of Run-DMC are set to reunite this fall at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, ...
Archie, pals to find 'Glee' in crossover
The kids from Riverdale are no strangers to high school angst, worries about fitting in or music. Neither are the teens from "Glee." Now, Archie, ...
iHeartRadio fest to star Lil Wayne, Bon Jovi, more
Taylor Swift, Aerosmith, Rihanna, Usher, Bon Jovi, Lil Wayne, Green Day, Miranda Lambert, Mary J. Blige, Shakira and others are set to take the stage ...
Little Big Town creates theme song for ABC show
The members of country group Little Big Town are hoping their new song is a hit — on TV. They co-wrote and recorded the theme song for ABC's new show ...
Farm Aid benefit concert heading to Hershey, Pa.
The annual Farm Aid benefit concert is coming to Hershey in September as the country's small and medium-sized farms face a shifting economic ...
Treme Brass Band singer Lionel Batiste dead at 81
Lionel Batiste, the vocalist, bass drummer and assistant leader of the Treme Brass Band, has died. He was 81. Fans of the HBO series "Treme" ...
R&B's Anthony Hamilton among Essence Fest closers
For years, R&B singer Anthony Hamilton has packed the smaller stages at the Essence Music Festival. This year, though, Hamilton scored a closing ...
Ringo Starr turns 72 in Nashville with peace, love
The 1960s mop top is gone, but Ringo Starr is still flashing a peace sign. The former Beatle marked his 72nd birthday in Nashville Saturday by holding ...
Former member of band charged in assault in NYC
Authorities say a two people were stabbed and one was also bitten before a show at the New York City music venue Webster Hall. Harley Flanagan, a ...
Cosby star: New show about 'positive black family'
Actress Tempestt Bledsoe says she's thrilled to be returning to network television on a show that portrays "a positive black family" similar to the ...
Justin Bieber cited for speeding, claims chase
Heartthrob singer Justin Bieber has been ticketed for speeding on a Los Angeles freeway after being chased by at least one other vehicle, authorities ...
With July 4 over, Philly turns attention to Jay-Z
Now that the city has cleaned up from its massive July 4th concert, officials are turning their attention to the next big outdoor show: Jay-Z's "Made ...
Rising R&B stars debut at Essence Fest in Big Easy
The first of four nights spotlighting R&B music kicked off Thursday with performances at the Essence Music Festival by industry newcomers, including ...
Digital album sales up; Adele's '21' still No. 1
Overall U.S. music album sales dropped slightly in the first six months of the year, but digital album sales are up more than 13 percent over a year ...
Frank Ocean lauded for revealing same-sex love
The music industry is showing support to R&B singer Frank Ocean after he revealed that his first love was a man. Ocean announced the news Wednesday ...
Chuck E. Cheese transforming into a rock star
Chuck E. Cheese has been given the pink slip. The company that operates the chain of children's pizza restaurants is retiring the giant rodent's ...
KISS bring 'Monster' to UK
American glam rockers KISS are unleashing their "Monster" on the UK public. The band — Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer— was ...
Essence Fest kicks off Thursday with youth acts
One of the premier music festivals celebrating black culture and music is branching out, extending its footprint in its 18th year to embrace the next ...
Singer Francesca Battistelli welcomes baby girl
It's a girl for Grammy-nominated Christian singer Francesca Battistelli. The 27-year-old and her husband, Matthew Goodwin, welcomed their second ...
Miami rapper Pitbull may head to Alaska
Miami rapper Pitbull might soon be chilling out in Alaska. In a marketing deal, Walmart will send Pitbull, aka Armando Christian Perez, to the store ...
Avon taps Bon Jovi for new Unplugged fragrances
Jon Bon Jovi is going Unplugged in a bottle. Avon Products Inc. announced Monday that the 50-year-old rock star is the company's newest celebrity ...
Houston tribute, obscenities highlight BET Awards
With all the star power at the BET Awards — Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Samuel L. Jackson, to name a few — the most stirring moment ...
Bobby Womack makes his return with 'Bravest Man'
Bobby Womack has been frustrated. He's relaunching his career after what amounts to a two-decade, self-imposed exile and he can't get his doctor to ...