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Paul McCartney Tour

Paul McCartney kicks off "Out There" tour in US

Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.

Jackson-AEG Suit-Glance

Jury gets first glimpse of defense in Jackson case

A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:

For the record: Bob Koester and Delmark's six decades of jazz and blues

CHICAGO - Let's raise a glass to Bob Koester, the single-minded Chicagoan who this weekend celebrates a remarkable anniversary: 60 years of producing jazz and blues recordings.

Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect

The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.

Beyonce reportedly pregnant with Baby No. 2

LOS ANGELES - Beyonce is pregnant with her second child - another baby with husband Jay-Z, more sources said Friday.

France Cannes Jury Photo Call

Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks

The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.

Sweden Eurovision

Blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be Eurovision

Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: It's the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

Motley Crue preparing to go out with a bang, bassist Nikki Sixx says

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - After more than 30 years as rock music's biggest bad boys, after selling more than 30 million albums, Motley Crue can see the finish line, bassist Nikki Sixx says.

Music Jennifer Nettles

Sugarland's Nettles signs up Rubin, goes solo

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is releasing a solo album.

Obama Carole King

Obama to host concert honoring Carole King

President Barack Obama is putting on a show at the White House next week for singer-songwriter Carole King.

People Randy Travis

Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release

Country music star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of patrol car video of his 2012 drunken-driving arrest in North Texas.

Britain George Michael

George Michael injured in another car crash

George Michael was being treated at a hospital Friday for what his publicist called minor injuries after being a passenger in a car crash near London.

Germany Justin Bieber Monkey

Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

Justin Bieber will face a bill for thousands of euros (dollars) for his pet monkey's two-month stay at an animal shelter since it was seized by German customs, officials said Friday as a deadline expired for him to reclaim the animal.

Music Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend switch it up, some, on third album

The guys in Vampire Weekend changed how they wrote songs, how they record and what an album of theirs even looks like - the cover for "Modern Vampires of the City" is not another artsy old Polaroid, but a 1966 black-and-white photo of a smoggy New York skyline.

Boston Symphony Orchestra names new music director

Andris (AHN'-driss) Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Music Review Amy Grant

Review: Grant returns gracefully with new album

Amy Grant, "How Mercy Looks From Here" (Capitol Christian)

TV American Idol Finalists

How Candice Glover won 'American Idol'

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of "American Idol."

The multi-tasking Will.i.am doesn't plan to skip a beat

LOS ANGELES - Wednesday night in New York, will.i.am - the founder and frontman of Black Eyed Peas - received an honorary Clio Award in recognition of "the work and talent of those who push the boundaries of creativity in advertising and beyond," according to a release from the ad-business group that presents the awards.

Google adds subscription music service

LOS ANGELES - Google Inc. upended the Internet with its search engine.

Britain-One Direction Tour

Boy band One Direction: World tour next year

Hit boy band One Direction has announced plans for an ambitious world tour in 2014.

TV American Idol Finalists

Harrison, Glover face off on 'Idol' finale

Randy Jackson isn't sure which budding diva will take the crown on "American Idol."

Battling rappers hit funny bone

Comedian Lloyd Ahlquist steps onto the stage, girded for battle. Wearing the uniform of a Soviet officer, with medals dripping from his chest, he channels dictator Joseph Stalin and prepares to deliver a rhyming smackdown on Russia's mad monk, Grigori Rasputin.

Stax Music Academy

Stax's past influences future musicians in Memphis

One by one the teenage singers practice the opening lines to "Boogie Wonderland," a disco-funk hit from an era before they were born, as dancers work on hip-swinging moves that require perfect choreography.

Australia The Seekers

The Seekers singer Durham suffers brain hemorrhage

The lead singer of the 1960s Australian folk-pop group The Seekers is recovering from a brain hemorrhage suffered after a concert.

A rejuvenated Prince looks forward again

DENVER - Prince pounded his rhinestone-encrusted cane into the floor to make a point. "I don't have time for old people," he insisted. "I want to work with young people."

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