Music Review Melanie Fiona

Music Review: Melanie Fiona's debut CD is solid

Associated Press Writer

Melanie Fiona, "The Bridge" (Universal Motown)

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Simon Rattle, Berlin Philharmonic to tour US

Associated Press Writer

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.

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Taylor made? All eyes on Swift at CMA awards

Associated Press Writer

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

Music Review Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi circles back to Jersey stadium rock

Associated Press Writer

Bon Jovi, "The Circle" (Island)

Music Marianne Faithful

A more confident Faithfull puts pain behind her

Associated Press Writer

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.

Gospel's Bobby Jones donates recordings worth $6M

The Associated Press

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

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New York City Opera revives 'Esther' _ and itself

For The Associated Press

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."

Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony

The Associated Press

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.

Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts

Associated Press Writer

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.

NYC's Village Gate club owner, Art D'Lugoff, dies

The Associated Press

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

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Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate

AP Entertainment Writer

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.

R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final

The Associated Press

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

Latin Grammy Awards Press Room

Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas

Associated Press Writer

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.

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Latin singer Alejandro Sanz searches for paradise

Associated Press Writer

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.

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Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'

The Associated Press

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."

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Elton John on mend, resuming tour dates

The Associated Press

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

Soul Train Awards

Estelle, Ludacris pay tribute to late Otis Redding

Associated Press Writer

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."

Winners at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

The Associated Press

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

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Rihanna, Jay-Z to perform at American Music Awards

The Associated Press

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.

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U2, Beyonce draw fans for MTV's Berlin show

Associated Press Writer

Berlin loves Beyonce.

Winners of the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards

The Associated Press

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

Midler announces end date for her Las Vegas show

The Associated Press

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

Islamic critics blast Beyonce on eve of Egypt show

Associated Press Writer

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

Killers slay audiences with live show experience

Associated Press Writer

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.

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Green Day to play at Carson Daly's New Year's Eve

The Associated Press

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

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