
Chaka Khan chosen for Apollo Legends Hall of Fame
R&B star Chaka Khan will be inducted into the Apollo Theater's hall of fame. The theater announced Thursday that Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige will ...

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry honored for songwriting
They've been larger-than-life performers for decades, but now Steven Tyler and Joe Perry's songwriting skills are getting the attention. The Aerosmith ...

White House celebrates the sounds of Memphis soul
President Barack Obama said he'd been looking forward to a White House celebration of Memphis soul music for one reason. "Let's face it, who does not ...

No one more surprised than Luke Bryan by ACMs win
Luke Bryan heard his name called at the end of the Academy of Country Music Awards, accepted the entertainer of the year trophy and then things became ...

Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert win big at ACMs
Everything went to script Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards until the end, when Luke Bryan pulled off an amazing upset and won ...

Historic Motown Steinway piano back in Detroit
An 1877 Steinway grand piano used by Motown greats during the label's 1960s heyday, and restored thanks to Paul McCartney, is back home in Detroit, ...

Quotes on Phil Ramone from luminaries
Reactions to Phil Ramone's death: ___ "A friend, a musical genius and the most lovable person. It was a thrill for me to have worked with Phil, and ...

After 40 years, Vietnam memories are still strong
The last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam 40 years ago Friday, and the date holds great meaning for many who fought the war, protested it or otherwise ...

Berry Gordy to be honored by Songwriters Hall
Berry Gordy will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame gala. The organization announced Tuesday that the Motown founder will receive the ...

Drummer Questlove of the Roots to release memoir
Drummer-producer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of the Roots is adding "author" to his resume. Thompson announced Wednesday that "Mo' Meta Blues: The ...

Stevie Wonder says UN Day Concert to be on TV
Stevie Wonder says a concert devoted to peace is going from the stage to television. "Stevie Wonder With Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace" will ...

Stevie Wonder not happy with Lil Wayne's lyrics
Stevie Wonder is not happy with Lil Wayne's vulgar lyrics that reference Emmett Till, a black teen who was killed in 1955 for allegedly whistling at ...

Emmett Till's family reacts to Lil Wayne lyric
A cousin of the late Emmett Till wonders if Lil Wayne understands just how damaging it was when he rapped a vulgar reference to the black U.S.

Q&A: Josh Groban sings about love lost _ again
Josh Groban enjoyed singing sad songs about a breakup on his last album, 2010's Rick Rubin-produced "Illuminations." So when the singer started ...

Oh the drama! Super Ads go epic
Super Bowl ads this year morphed into mini soap operas. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shrugged off aliens so he could get more milk for his kids in a ...
Stevie Wonder headlines pre-Super Bowl concert
Applause and approval greeted Stevie Wonder as thousands stood for hours to hear his pre-Super Bowl concert that also featured guitarist Gary Clark Jr

SUPER BOWL WATCH: NFL awards, real fun to come
Around the Super Bowl and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: ...

SUPER BOWL WATCH: Beyonce, avocados, practice
Around Super Bowl XLVII and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the ...

Beyonce just 1 of many stars at Super Bowl
The entertainment leading up to the Super Bowl is so A-list, Beyonce may not even have the most anticipated performance surrounding the big game.
Stevie Wonder to perform Super Bowl weekend
Stevie Wonder is the latest in a parade of entertainers that will perform in New Orleans Super Bowl weekend. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer is ...

Smaller crowd, but still excitement this time
Schoolteacher Patricia Cooper gazed out at the many hundreds of thousands of people lining the National Mall, moments after Barack Obama had been ...

Beyonce, Hudson do star turns at inauguration
Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four ...

The inaugural do-over: chomping gum, savoring view
Let's hear it for the do-over. Inaugurations are always moments of great ceremony and pageantry. But, hey, everybody can rel-a-a-a-ax a little the ...

Prince to be honored at 2013 Billboard Awards
Prince will be honored with an Icon Award during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. This year's show will be broadcast live May 19 on ABC from the MGM ...