Music

Jay-Z christens Barclays Center with Brooklyn love
The newly built Barclays Center is the home of the Brooklyn Nets, and Jay-Z, an investor in the team, christened the venue Friday night in uniform, ...
Thai sailors go "Gangnam Style" on YouTube video
The "Gangnam Style" craze has reached Thailand's navy, which is among the latest to mimic the globally popular dance video. In a video posted to ...
Bluegrass Awards remember Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson
It was a hard year in the bluegrass world and the loss of icons such as Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson hung over the International Bluegrass Music Awards ...
Reba won't return as host for 2013 ACM Awards
Reba McEntire is ending her run as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards. She's stepping aside after a record 14 appearances. Her last two were ...
One Direction: Young and living it up
One Direction's latest single sums it up: "Live While We're Young." The members of the British pop group say they are happy to have that first track ...
Puerto Rico pop star's aide detained with $50,000
Guatemalan authorities say they have detained a promoter for Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne as she was trying to leave the country with $50,000 in ...
Bryn Mawr College to honor rocker Patti Smith
Rock music veteran Patti Smith will be honored by Bryn Mawr College for her artistic accomplishments and pioneering spirit. The women's liberal arts ...
Celine Dion, Usher to perform for Houston special
Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher will pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston in a one-hour TV special. "We Will Always Love You: A Grammy ...
Lil Wayne tops Elvis Presley's Billboard record
Lil Wayne is not only making rap history, he's making rock 'n roll history: the rapper has surpassed Elvis Presley as the male with the most entries ...
'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at age 84
For the older — OK, squarer — side of the generation gap, Andy Williams was part of the soundtrack of the 1960s and '70s, with easy-listening hits ...
Emmylou, Mumford & Sons team for 'CMT Crossroads'
Emmylou Harris loves Mumford & Sons for a special reason. "They're making the banjo respectable, which is not an easy feat, and I'm so glad it's ...
Mr. Sexy Back tries to bring Myspace back
"Who am I to say I want you back? When you were never mine to give away." Those are the opening lines of a song that accompanies a "New Myspace" ...
Insane Clown Posse sues FBI over Juggalos report
Lawyers for rap-metal duo Insane Clown Posse have filed a lawsuit in Michigan seeking documents that would explain why the FBI considers its fans a ...
Aldean, Clarkson among CMA awards performers
Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson are among the first performers announced for this year's Country Music Association Awards. The two stars, who teamed ...
Boise police on alert over neo-Nazi music festival
The Boise mayor's office is fielding numerous complaints about a neo-Nazi music festival planned for early October, the city's police department said.
George Strait hitting the road for the last time
George Strait is getting ready to park his tour bus. The enduring country music superstar announced Wednesday during a news conference at the Country ...
Juan Luis Guerra leads Latin Grammy nominees
Dominican singer, songwriter and producer Juan Luis Guerra is the leading nominee at the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards. A host of Latin music artists ...
Alicia Keys sings to the heavens
Alicia Keys has been getting in touch with her spiritual side, headlining "MTV Crashes Manchester" in the city's cathedral. The 14-time Grammy Award ...
PSY finds his success with 'Gangnam Style' unreal
South Korean rapper PSY finds his success with "Gangnam Style" so unreal that he wonders if he's being tricked into believing it — like Jim Carrey in ...
Hip-hop exec pleads guilty in NYC
A hip-hop executive has pleaded guilty to attempted gun possession. RCA Music Group senior vice president Bryan Leach faces two years in prison.
Chicago Symphony, striking musicians reach deal
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has reached a tentative labor agreement with its musicians, who went on strike over the weekend. The orchestra and the ...
2 plead no contest to extorting Stevie Wonder
Two people charged with trying to extort millions of dollars from Stevie Wonder pleaded no contest on Monday and were released after being sentenced ...
Boston.com launches 1st online radio with DJs
A beloved Boston-area independent alternative radio station is getting new life online several times over in partnership with traditional print media, ...
Judge seeks more review of Chris Brown's probation
A judge has ordered a further review of Chris Brown's community service and travel to determine whether the R&B singer has violated the terms of his ...
Okla. Jazz Hall has around $60K in unpaid bills
Tulsa is famous for its own musical sound, a potent blend of rock and blues made famous by JJ Cale, Leon Russell and Eric Clapton. So, including Tulsa ...