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Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

A "Thriller"-era silk-screened portrait of Michael Jackson created by Andy Warhol has sold for $812,500 to an anonymous collector.

2009 BMI Awards Arrivals
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Recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 57th Annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Michael Jackson's private family funeral was fit for a king and had a price tag to match: roughly $1 million, according to court documents released Tuesday.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee has told a Mexican newspaper that he's taking music classes - 17 years after he started his career.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

A California judge granted a temporary restraining order Tuesday barring Jennifer Lopez's first husband and his manager from distributing 11 hours of home video footage the singer-actress claims includes sexual situations.

People Lil Boosie
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In this photo taken Oct. 10, 2009, Lil Boosie whose real name is Torrence Hatch arrives at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

A Baton Rouge rapper who failed to follow a judge's instructions in a drug case will now have to serve about two years in prison instead of one.

Music Randy Houser
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This photo released by Essential Broadcast Media shows Universal South recording artist Randy Houser.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Randy Houser has no illusions when it comes to the Country Music Association Awards.

People Rihanna
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Singer Rihanna poses for a portrait in New York Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Rihanna says recording songs on her new album was such an emotional experience that she sometimes had to leave the studio to prevent herself from breaking down.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 9, 2009:

People Aerosmith
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FILE-This Feb. 7, 2003 file photo shows Steven Tyler, left, and Joe Perry performing during the "Salute to the Blues" concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Aerosmith's lead guitarist Joe Perry says the legendary rock band isn't breaking up - although they may be in need a new singer.

Rock Hall Janis Joplin
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FILE - In this July 29, 1968 file photo, singer Janis Joplin performs at the Newport Folk Festival with her band Big Brother and the Holding Company. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating the brief, electrifying career of Janis Joplin with a week of events building up to a tribute concert. The hall in Cleveland calls the bluesy singer one of rock's most passionate and influential artists. Joplin, who rose to fame during San Francisco's 1967 "Summer of Love," was 27 when she died of a drug overdose in 1970.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating the brief, electrifying career of Janis Joplin with a week of events building up to a tribute concert.

Music Rucker And Pride
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FILE- This June 16, 2009 file photo shows Darius Rucker performing at the CMT Music Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker, is up for two Country Music Association Awards and could join Charley Pride as the only African-Americans to win male vocalist if he wins. And he has sold more than 1 million copies of his debut country CD, "Learn to Live."

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Darius Rucker was just a young boy with a love for "Hee Haw" and FM radio when he made a discovery - and a decision - that would shape the rest of his life.

Music Review Bon Jovi
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In this image released by Lost Highway records, Bon Jovi's latest "The Circle," is shown.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Members of Bon Jovi were supposed to be taking it easy this winter, basking in adulation and just letting the money roll in.

Jasckson Estate
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FILE - In this Friday Oct. 2, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson smiles after leaving a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Michael Jackson's father does not stand to inherit any of his son's assets and cannot challenge the appointment of the executors chosen by the singer to handle his will, a judge said Tuesday.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

A judge on Monday ordered a woman to stay away from Justin Timberlake for the next three years.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

A California judge has granted a temporary restraining order barring Jennifer Lopez's first husband from distributing 11 hours of home video footage from their marriage that the singer-actress claims includes sexual situations.

Music Iranian Symphony
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This photo taken Oct. 1, 2009 shows Iranian musician Shahram Nazeri, left, and his son Hafez posing for photos in Beverly Hills, Calif. By marrying the dainty lutes of the East with thrumming violas of the West in his latest symphony, composer Hafez Nazeri says he wants to create harmony between the U.S. and his native Iran.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

It's a seemingly simple approach to one of the modern world's most complicated political problems: By marrying the dainty lutes of the East with thrumming violas of the West, composer Hafez Nazeri says he wants to create harmony between the U.S. and his native Iran.

Music Review Melanie Fiona
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In this CD cover image released by Universal Motown, Melanie Fiona's "The Bridge," is shown.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Melanie Fiona, "The Bridge" (Universal Motown)

DEU Philharmoniker Rattle Interview
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ARCHIV - Der britische Dirigent Sir Simon Rattle bedankt sich am 1. Februar 2007 fuer die 'Goldene Kamera' in der Spezial-Kategorie Integration bei der Preisverleihung des Medienpreises der Fernsehzeitung 'Hoerzu' in Berlin. Vergangene Woche hat Sir Simon Rattle seinen Vertrag als Chefdirigent der Berliner Philharmoniker bis 2018 verlaengert. Kommende Woche reist er mit seinem Orchester in die USA. Auftritte sind vom 9. bis 26. November 2009 unter anderem in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles und San Francisco geplant. Im AP-Interview am Dienstag, 3. November 2009, sprach der 54-jaehrige britische Dirigent, der das Orchester seit 2002 leitet, ueber die Reise, seine Zukunftsplaene, Cross-over und Musik im digitalen Zeitalter. (AP Photo/Jan Bauer, Archiv) --- FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2007 file photo British conductor Sir Simon Rattle receives the German television 'Goldene Kamera' (Golden Camera) media award for his integration work in Berlin, Germany.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Sir Simon Rattle's new contract with the Berlin Philharmonic is just days old but already he's looking ahead - to the orchestra's coast-to-coast tour U.S. tour starting this week, and to the role that classical music can and will play in 21st century society.

Music CMA Awards
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FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2009 file photo, Taylor Swift poses before the Tommy Hilfiger spring 2010 collection is shown at New York Fashion Week.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Kenny Chesney has made the very hard work of dominating country music look easy.

Music Review Bon Jovi
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In this image released by Lost Highway records, Bon Jovi's latest "The Circle," is shown.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Bon Jovi, "The Circle" (Island)

Music Marianne Faithful
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FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Marianne Faithful arrives to the Women' s World Award Gala in Vienna, Austria.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Marianne Faithfull has never been much for nostalgia throughout a roller-coaster career that's found her constantly reinventing herself. But when her band played "As Tears Go By" on her fall U.S. concert tour, she found herself flashing back to where her wild ride all began.

Published Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Gospel music singer Bobby Jones has donated an estimated $6 million worth of recordings to Tennessee State University, his alma mater.

CORRECTION Opera Esther
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In this Nov. 2, 2009 photo released by the New York City Opera, the chorus performs on stage during a dress rehearsal of "Esther," at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.

Published Sunday, Nov. 08, 2009

Launching its comeback in perilous financial times, the New York City Opera might well have played it safe with a surefire crowd-pleaser, like its production of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly."

Published Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009

Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations.

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Art D'Lugoff (Duh-LOO'-guhf), who owned the famed Village Gate nightclub in New York City, has died. He was 85.

Jasckson Estate
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FILE - In this Friday Oct. 2, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson smiles after leaving a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles.

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the Jackson family patriarch.

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final, according to court documents.

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.

Music Alejandro Sanz
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FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2009 file photo, singer Alejandro Sanz attends the Latino 2009 Inaugural Gala at Union Station in Washington.

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a "long mental journey" to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he'd found his muse.

People Rihanna
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In this publicity image released by ABC, Diane Sawyer, left, interviews singer Rihanna about her relationship with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in New York. The interview aired on the morning program "Good Morning America," Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, and will also air Friday on the prime time news program "20/20".

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes."

BRITAIN ELTON  JOHN
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FILE - A Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 file photo of British singer Elton John performing on stage during a concert in Zurich, Switzerland. Elton John's spokesman said Monday Nov. 2, 2009 that the singer is recovering in the hospital after illness forced him to cancel three concerts in the United States. Gary Farrow said Monday that the pop star hopes to be released soon. John intends to rejoin the "Face2Face" tour later in the month when he and Billy Joel play concerts in northern California. Farrow said 62-year-old John is suffering from a "bad case of the flu and a minor case of e-coli." His Web site says he was advised by his doctor to postpone dates in Seattle and Portland.

Published Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.

Soul Train Awards
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Estell walks down the red carpet during the 2009 Soul Train Awards taping at the Georgia World Congress Center, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Atlanta.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Grammy-winning singer Estelle remembered when she used to strut in the living room when she was younger, singing many of soul legend Otis Redding's classic songs like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay."

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas:

TV-ABC-Rihanna
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FILE - In this June 11, 2009 file photo, singer Rihanna watches the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Rihanna, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Carrie Underwood will be among the diverse roster of performers planning to take the stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, show producers said Thursday.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Berlin loves Beyonce.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Winners of the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards, presented Thursday:

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Bette Midler will perform her Las Vegas show "The Showgirl Must Go On" for the last time on Jan. 31.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

As Egypt gears for pop diva Beyonce Knowles' first performance in North Africa, Islamic conservatives are branding her show an "insolent sex party" that threatens the Muslim nation's "social peace and stability."

Music The Killers
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FILE - In this April 18, 2009 file photo, Brandon Flowers of The Killers performs during the band's headlining set on the second day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.

Music Green Day
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FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2009 file photo, Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong performs during their 21st Century Breakdown Tour in Barcelona, Spain.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Green Day already has New Year's Eve plans: They'll be ringing in 2010 with Carson Daly.

TV-ABC-Rihanna
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FILE - In this June 11, 2009 file photo, singer Rihanna watches the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Rihanna said Thursday that she regrets going back to ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he left her bruised and battered during a February assault, warning other women facing domestic violence to not let themselves become blinded by love.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Irish rockers U2 returned to Berlin for a free mini-concert Thursday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, playing its classic singles and a duet with Jay-Z even as the show was obscured from public view by a nearly 6-1/2-foot (two-meter) high metal barrier.

Published Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico's beloved Juan Gabriel.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

Classical music took over the White House on Wednesday as Barack and Michelle Obama used two concerts and a series of workshops for young musicians to send a clear message that the music of the masters isn't just for stuffed shirts.

Music Chris Brown
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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Chris Brown arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

Chris Brown says he is unsure about how the public perceives him since he attacked Rihanna.

BRITAIN  LEONA LEWIS
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Leona Lewis performs at the Hackney Empire, London, on Monday Nov 2, 2009 where the 24-year-old thanked fans for their support at her first ever solo concert 11 years earlier . Lewis, who won British television's X Factor talent competition in 2006, returned to the stage of the east London theatre where she first performed aged just 13.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

British pop singer Leona Lewis won strong fan support at her first ever full-length concert Monday night, performing on familiar territory in the east London neighborhood where she grew up and still lives.

Germany 2009 MTV European Music Awards Press Conference
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U.S. singer Katy Perry, U.S. musician and television presenter Pete Wentz and British singer Joss Stone pose at the press conference for the 2009 MTV European Music Awards in Berlin, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009.

Published Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2009

For Katy Perry, learning can be fun.


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