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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 ...
Houston honored, Kanye, Jay-Z win top award
Cissy Houston's tribute to her late daughter was the emotional highlight of Sunday's BET Awards, a show that was defined by extended bleeps and the ...
The list of key winners at the BET Awards
Best group: Kanye West and Jay-Z Best actor: Kevin Hart Sportswoman of the year: Serena Williams Sportsman of the year: Kevin Durant Best new artist: ...
Joy Williams of The Civil Wars has baby boy
It's a boy for Joy Williams of The Civil Wars. Miles Alexander was born Saturday in the Music City. It's the first child for Williams and her husband ...
Grammy winner Adele pregnant with first child
Adele is celebrating another milestone — a pregnancy. The superstar singer's representative confirmed Friday that the 24-year-old is expecting a child ...
Victoria Justice looks to create her own sound
Victoria Justice recently dropped a soundtrack for her hit Nickelodeon series "Victorious," but she's also in the process of developing her own sound ...
Adele is pregnant with her first child
Adele is celebrating another milestone — a pregnancy. The superstar singer's representative confirmed Friday that the 24-year-old is expecting a child ...
Mary J. Blige says Burger King ad was a 'mistake'
Singer Mary J. Blige says the Burger King commercial that caused major backlash for her was a "mistake." The clip was released in April and featured ...
Beyonce, Jay-Z to attend Sunday's BET Awards
Beyonce will battle her husband for video of the year at the BET Awards, and now both performers are confirmed to attend. Beyonce is the second most ...
Flaming Lips break 24-hour record for live shows
It's official: The Flaming Lips are the music world's road warriors. The psychedelic rockers from Oklahoma set a new Guinness World Record for most ...
Grammys to honor Bruce Springsteen next year
Bruce Springsteen is being recognized for his creative and philanthropic contributions by the group that puts on the Grammy Awards. The Recording ...
R. Kelly autobiography vivid despite guarded tone
Let's get this out of the way up front: R. Kelly's autobiography does not discuss what really happened with the sex tape that almost sent him to ...
R Kelly sick, missing promos for new album, book
A spokesman for R. Kelly says the R&B singer is suffering complications from throat surgery and will miss promotional appearances for his new album ...
Fans 'Believe' in Bieber, give him 4th No. 1 album
Justin Bieber's "Believe" is the year's top-selling debut album. Nielsen SoundScan reports sales of 374,000 copies following its release last week, ...
Muse's 'Survival' is London 2012 Olympics song
The British rock trio Muse has the official song for the 2012 London Games. The song, "Survival," is a thundering rock anthem that was being broadcast ...
Jack White announced for 2012 Voodoo Fest lineup
Touring in support of his critically acclaimed debut solo album, "Blunderbuss," Jack White has been added to the lineup for the 2012 Voodoo Music and ...
Kings of Leon drummer and wife expecting new baby
The Followill family is expanding again. Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill and his wife, singer Jessie Baylin, are expecting a baby.
Seattle Opera expects budget shortfall, cuts
Seattle Opera says an anticipated $1 million budget shortfall this season is forcing it to cut future performances, leadership salaries and staff.
Singing soldier cut from 'America's Got Talent'
The singing former soldier whose battle injury claims were questioned sang his last song on "America's Got Talent." Timothy Michael Poe crooned George ...
Musical on Motown Records founder to hit Broadway
A musical based on the life of legendary Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is set to open on Broadway next year. Producers said Tuesday that ...
Spice Girls unite to launch musical 'Viva Forever'
The Spice Girls gave fans what they want — what they really, really want — Tuesday, reuniting onstage to announce the details of a musical based on ...
50 Cent in car accident, released from hospital
A representative for 50 Cent says the rapper is out of the hospital after being injured in a car accident in New York on Tuesday morning. The rep says ...
Unbowed by Badu blowup, Coyne, Lips aim for record
Fun for Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips means collaboration, and a recent dust-up with Erykah Badu after they worked together isn't slowing him down.
Katy Perry: 'I still believe in love' after Brand
Things aren't all dreamy in Katy Perry's new 3D concert film. The pop star's energetic Day-Glo performances and chart success — tying Michael ...
Billy Ray Cyrus makes his way to Broadway
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making his Broadway debut in "Chicago." The singer of "Achy Breaky Heart" and father of Miley Cyrus is detouring ...