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Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to host Nobel concert

Brittni DeHart September 30, 2009

From The Associated Press American rap artist and actor Will Smith and his wife, the actress Jada Pinkett Smith, will co-host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, organizers said Wednesday. The...

Alice in Chains offer first CD since a tragedy

Brittni DeHart September 30, 2009

From The Associated Press AC/DC did it. So did Black Sabbath. Van Halen did it, but not everyone was happy. INXS didn't do it. Nor could Queen. And Motley Crue probably shouldn't have even tried. The...

Lady Gaga named Billboard’s ‘Rising Star’

Brittni DeHart September 29, 2009

From The Associated Press Lady Gaga's already famous, but she's being honored as Billboard's "Rising Star" at the trade publication's annual Women in Music event this week. Lady Gaga's debut CD "The...

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

Brittni DeHart September 29, 2009

From The Associated Press iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Sept. 21, 2009: Singles: 1. "Party In the U.S.A.," Miley Cyrus 2. "Whatcha Say," Jason DeRulo 3. "I...

Lucy of ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ fame dies

Brittni DeHart September 28, 2009

From The Associated Press Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for the Beatles' classic song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46. Her death was...

Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha dies aged 86

Brittni DeHart September 28, 2009

From The Associated Press Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha who thrilled music listeners for decades with polished and enthralling interpretations of great classical works, has died aged 86. Music...

Early McCartney musings discovered in Liverpool

Brittni DeHart September 28, 2009

From The Associated Press A discovery in a Liverpool library has revealed that Paul McCartney's talent for writing was winning him prizes when he was just 10 — though for an essay about the queen,...

Tupac’s mother donates his writing for research

Brittni DeHart September 26, 2009

From The Associated Press Tupac Shakur's mother has donated a collection of the rapper's writing to the Robert W. Woodruff Library at Atlanta University Center Afeni Shakur has handed over more than...

Jackson fans line up for ‘This Is It’ tickets

Brittni DeHart September 25, 2009

From The Associated Press Sally Rubio and dozens of Michael Jackson fans were among the first to line up for "This Is It" tickets. The winding queue for tickets to the first public screenings of...

Trial in dispute between Apple, Eminem’s publisher

Brittni DeHart September 24, 2009

From The Associated Press Apple Inc. and Eminem's music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial in the rapper's hometown of Detroit. U.S. Magistrate...

Miley talks tour, growing up, and Twitter feedback

Brittni DeHart September 24, 2009

From The Associated Press Miley Cyrus doesn't need to look at the music charts to know that her songs are making a connection with the fans — all she has to do is update her Twitter page. "I'm...

Toad’s Brings Joshua Radin to CT

Sara McGuire September 23, 2009

When I found out that an up-and-coming musician would be playing at Toads Place, a local venue popular among the collegiate crowd, I was intrigued. I had heard of the rising folk artist from friends and...

Beatles sell 2.25 million albums in 5 days

Brittni DeHart September 23, 2009

From The Associated Press Nearly 40 years after breaking up, The Beatles are still breaking records for album sales. EMI Group PLC says consumers in North America, Japan and the U.K. bought more...

Kiss, Chili Peppers, LL Cool J nominated for hall

Brittni DeHart September 23, 2009

From The Associated Press Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are part of an eclectic group of 12 acts in contention...

Authorities taking their time in Jackson case

Brittni DeHart September 22, 2009

From The Associated Press It's been almost three months since Michael Jackson's shocking death, and while Los Angeles police are close to wrapping up their investigation, the decision on whether to bring...

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