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‘N Sync’s ‘No Strings’ decade’s most popular album

Brittni DeHart December 11, 2009

From The Associated Press The top album of the decade came from an act that's not even around anymore — 'N Sync Billboard magazine says the boy band led by Justin Timberlake had the decade's best-selling...

The AP ranks top 10 album of the year

Brittni DeHart December 10, 2009

From The Associated Press If you listen to some of the biggest hits of 2009, they'll seem familiar. That's because they came from albums released in 2008. That Beyonce smash? From "I Am ... Sasha Fierce,"...

The Healing Power of Music

Kait Richmond December 9, 2009

Jack’s Mannequin front-man Andrew McMahon released the highly anticipated Dear Jack, an intimate documentary that follows the musician through his battle with cancer. McMahon had been carrying around...

Elton will support Ukrainian boy he can’t adopt

Brittni DeHart December 8, 2009

From The Associated Press Elton John's partner says the musician was devastated that he wasn't allowed to adopt an HIV-positive Ukrainian toddler, but plans to support the boy anyway. The 62-year-old...

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

Brittni DeHart December 8, 2009

From The Associated Press iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Dec. 7, 2009: Singles: 1. "Bad Romance," Lady Gaga 2. "Tik Tok," Ke$ha 3. "Empire State of Mind (feat....

Billboard names Powter One-Hit Wonder of Decade

Brittni DeHart December 7, 2009

From The Associated Press As far as one-hit wonders go, Daniel Powter is king of them all — for this decade, at least. Powter, whose hit "Bad Day" reigned on top of the Billboard pop charts for...

Weezer singer hurt when bus skids off road in NY

Brittni DeHart December 7, 2009

From The Associated Press The lead singer of the alternative rock band Weezer suffered minor injuries when the group's tour bus hit some ice, skidded across the New York State Thruway, struck a guide...

AP source: Billy Joel’s daughter took pills in NYC

Brittni DeHart December 6, 2009

From The Associated Press Alexa Ray Joel, the daughter of pop star Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley, was hospitalized after taking eight pills at her Manhattan apartment, a law enforcement...

Twisted Sister guitarist recovers from surgery

Brittni DeHart December 4, 2009

From The Associated Press Twisted Sister guitarist Eddie Ojeda is recuperating from emergency back surgery that forced him to miss the band's concert Wednesday night near Philadelphia. Ojeda experienced...

Stevie Wonder named UN Messenger of Peace

Brittni DeHart December 3, 2009

From The Associated Press The U.N. chief is naming blind pop star Stevie Wonder a United Nations Messenger of Peace to focus on helping people with disabilities. U.N. deputy spokeswoman Marie Okabe...

McCartney pens song for DeNiro film about widower

Brittni DeHart December 3, 2009

From The Associated Press There are only so many songwriting suggestions an outsider is allowed to offer Paul McCartney. Kirk Jones, director of the new Robert DeNiro movie, "Everybody's Fine," found...

Judge keeps ban on release of Jennifer Lopez video

Brittni DeHart December 2, 2009

From The Associated Press Home videos featuring Jennifer Lopez and a movie project based on them won't be coming to a screen near you because a judge blocked their distribution Tuesday. Los Angeles...

AP: Little Richard released from hospital

Brittni DeHart December 2, 2009

From The Associated Press Little Richard is out of the hospital following hip surgery, promising to perform again.He's recovering at his home near Nashville. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, who'll...

Alicia Keys to take 5 people on trip to Africa

Brittni DeHart December 1, 2009

From The Associated Press NEW YORK – Alicia Keys says her first visit to Africa was so emotional and inspiring that she is ready to take others there to experience something similar. The Grammy-winning...

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

Brittni DeHart December 1, 2009

From The Associated Press iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 30, 2009: Singles: 1. "Bad Romance," Lady Gaga 2. "Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)," Jay-Z 3....

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