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D'Angelo releases first album in 14 yearsupdated Mon Dec 15 2014 15:49:38

How does it feel?

Beyonce opens up on feminism, fame and marriageupdated Fri Dec 12 2014 14:21:38

In honor of the one-year anniversary of her groundbreaking self-titled work, Beyonce has taken us by surprise yet again.

Green Day guitarist Jason White has tonsil cancerupdated Mon Dec 08 2014 14:19:32

Green Day's Jason White has tonsil cancer, the band reported on its website.

Paul McCartney is glad he and John Lennon repaired friendshipupdated Mon Dec 08 2014 11:51:56

Thirty-four years after his friend and songwriting partner John Lennon was shot and killed, Paul McCartney still remembers the jolt of his death.

Beyonce, Taylor Swift, U2 among big Grammy nomineesupdated Fri Dec 05 2014 10:08:33

The Grammys may have taken a slow, piecemeal route in issuing nominations Friday, but Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and U2 were very much up to speed.

Mariah Carey slammed over NYC Christmas gigupdated Thu Dec 04 2014 13:48:02

Mariah Carey is known for her five-octave voice, her slinky dresses and her many hits, including "All I Want for Christmas is You."

Jennifer Lawrence's 'Hunger Games' song hits Billboard chartsupdated Thu Dec 04 2014 12:32:30

Jennifer Lawrence isn't just an Oscar-winning actress. She's now a chart-climbing singer, too.

Faces' keyboardist Ian McLagan dead at 69updated Wed Dec 03 2014 18:31:13

Ian McLagan, a fun-loving keyboardist who played on records by such artists as the Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen and his own bands -- the Small Faces and its successor, the Faces -- died Wednesday, according to a statement from his record label, Yep Roc Records. He was 69.

Huh? Rolling Stone says U2 has 2014's best albumupdated Mon Dec 01 2014 18:23:01

Rolling Stone has announced its choice for the best album of 2014. And it may also be the most hated album of 2014.

Frank Ocean unveils new songupdated Fri Nov 28 2014 14:02:16

Welcome back, Frank Ocean.

Kurt Cobain's daughter to produce documentaryupdated Wed Nov 26 2014 10:05:05

An upcoming documentary on Kurt Cobain has more than just cooperation from the rock legend's family.

It's official: Katy Perry to headline Super Bowl halftimeupdated Sun Nov 23 2014 23:11:21

Get ready to hear that voice, hear that sound -- like thunder gonna shake the ground.

How Iggy Azalea responded to Eminem's rape lyricsupdated Thu Nov 20 2014 16:00:29

With Snoop Dogg bowing out of his feud with Iggy Azalea, it seems Eminem is more than willing to take his place.

Motown great Jimmy Ruffin diesupdated Wed Nov 19 2014 19:08:16

Jimmy Ruffin, silky-voiced singer of the Motown classic "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," died Monday in Las Vegas. He was 78.

Make fun of Taylor Swift? Not on Lorde's watchupdated Fri Nov 14 2014 07:50:57

Everyone should know by now that Lorde and Taylor Swift are good friends -- and if you mess with one, you're messing with them both.

Richard Branson clears up Led Zeppelin rumorsupdated Wed Nov 12 2014 10:02:51

Robert Plant has called reports of a Led Zeppelin tour "rubbish," and now Richard Branson is doing the same.

Robert Plant turns down $800 million for Zeppelin reunionupdated Mon Nov 10 2014 10:47:57

Robert Plant has reportedly thrown a wrench in another "Celebration Day" for Led Zeppelin fans -- though his publicist said the report was "rubbish."

MTV EMAs: What you missedupdated Mon Nov 10 2014 07:56:48

The big winners at Sunday's MTV Europe Music Awards spanned the generations.

A supergroup for the ages: Dylan, the Beatles and the Stones?updated Fri Nov 07 2014 18:08:14

It would have been the ultimate supergroup: the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.

Taylor Swift's '1989' has biggest sales week since 2002updated Wed Nov 05 2014 11:28:40

It's official: Taylor Swift's new album had the largest sales week since 2002, according to Billboard. "1989" sold almost 1.3 million copies in its debut week, said the data from Nielsen SoundScan.

Beyonce is No. 1 on Forbes top-earning listupdated Wed Nov 05 2014 07:29:29

Taylor Swift may be breaking records in the music industry, but Beyonce is breaking the bank.

'New' Beyonce album is actually box setupdated Tue Nov 04 2014 11:23:14

Stand down, Beyhive.

A young Lorde covers Kings of Leonupdated Tue Nov 04 2014 10:32:31

Before she was a platinum-selling artist and Grammy winner, Lorde was a Kings of Leon fan.

Is a new secret Beyonce album coming?updated Mon Nov 03 2014 15:32:46

At least this time, it won't be a surprise.

Taylor Swift's '1989' set to smash recordsupdated Mon Nov 03 2014 08:03:52

It's Taylor Swift to the rescue.

Judge: 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit is going to trialupdated Fri Oct 31 2014 15:44:27

Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. have lost the first round of their legal fight over "Blurred Lines," their monster 2013 hit.

Drones, dancing dazzle in OK Go's 'I Won't Let You Down' videoupdated Tue Oct 28 2014 12:19:40

What will OK Go think of next?

Finally, Taylor Swift's '1989' is outupdated Mon Oct 27 2014 12:19:51

Happy Taylor Swift album release day!

One Direction is going on tour -- againupdated Thu Oct 23 2014 14:18:19

Good luck stopping the phenomenon that is One Direction.

Even Taylor Swift's silence is goldenupdated Wed Oct 22 2014 09:04:45

Wow, Canada, you really, really love Taylor Swift.

Platinum albums? Not this yearupdated Mon Oct 20 2014 14:26:01

It's not a great sign for the music industry when the year's top-selling album is the soundtrack to a Disney movie.

Neil Diamond reveals story behind 'Sweet Caroline'updated Mon Oct 20 2014 14:20:08

It was a great story.

Bono: 'I have glaucoma'updated Fri Oct 17 2014 17:51:52

There's a reason for Bono's ever-present orange-tinted sunglasses, and it's not rock-star affectation.

Black Keys drummer: U2 release 'devalued their music'updated Fri Oct 17 2014 15:07:31

First the Black Keys' Patrick Carney lit into Justin Bieber. Now he's taking on U2.

Rock photographer Jim Marshall pictures 'the Haight' with loveupdated Fri Oct 17 2014 10:20:35

Jim Marshall was always watching.

BET Hip Hop Awards: Drake wins best albumupdated Wed Oct 15 2014 07:45:32

Drake's "Worst Behavior" paid off at 2014's BET Hip Hop Awards.

5 reasons you love Taylor Swift ... even if you don't want toupdated Tue Oct 14 2014 08:44:02

Taylor Swift has another hit on her hands? It must be Tuesday.

Iggy Azalea leads American Music Awards nodsupdated Mon Oct 13 2014 09:59:33

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is poised to dominate this year's American Music Awards.

Fleetwood Mac expands tour, performs on 'Today'updated Fri Oct 10 2014 12:46:08

"On With the Show," indeed.

Why Katy Perry would win the Super Bowl halftime showupdated Fri Oct 10 2014 11:47:01

Katy Perry is football's newest favorite pop star.

Adele's new album not due until 2015updated Thu Oct 09 2014 17:18:38

On May 4, the day Adele turned 26, the multi-platinum singer tweeted, "Bye bye 25... See you again later in the year."

Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A. among Rock Hall nomineesupdated Thu Oct 09 2014 09:49:05

The next class inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame could include punk rockers Green Day, the influential Nine Inch Nails and seminal rap group N.W.A.

Pharrell, Elton John, Lorde and more sing 'God Only Knows'updated Wed Oct 08 2014 13:01:21

The BBC assembled a "We Are the World"-- style cast of globally famous musicians to sing the Beach Boys' "God Only Knows" with its 80-piece BBC Concert Orchestra for a spot promoting the network's newly launched BBC Music venture.

Morrissey hints at cancer scareupdated Tue Oct 07 2014 16:27:18

It's been a rough year for Morrissey, as the laconic singer has endured everything from tour-canceling illnesses to possibly being dropped from his new label to bizarre allegations of a murder-for-hire plot.

B.B. King cancels remaining tour dates due to illnessupdated Mon Oct 06 2014 09:26:51

Blues legend B.B. King was forced to cancel the remainder of his current tour after falling ill following a October 3 show at Chicago's House of Blues.

Prince dazzles with two new albumsupdated Wed Oct 01 2014 16:46:10

Prince is back in a big way. The legendary musician is putting his reclusive reputation to the side to celebrate the simultaneous release of two albums out this week: "Art Official Age" and "PlectrumElectrum," his first studio albums since 2010.

AC/DC's Malcolm Young has dementia, family saysupdated Wed Oct 01 2014 12:46:43

The family of founding AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has confirmed the illness that forced the 61-year-old to quit the band.

Barbra Streisand sets a new recordupdated Thu Sep 25 2014 11:36:42

Barbra Streisand's latest No. 1 album is making history.

AC/DC's Malcolm Young leaving bandupdated Thu Sep 25 2014 10:50:04

AC/DC founder Malcolm Young won't be returning to the group, the band has announced.

Chris Brown: Talent and troublesupdated Fri Sep 19 2014 17:33:55

Is there a Beyonce/Jay Z album in the works?updated Thu Sep 18 2014 09:19:04

It seems there's no such thing as time off for Jay Z and Beyonce.

Kanye West's controversial concert demandupdated Mon Sep 15 2014 14:08:58

Kanye West has high expectations from his fans at concerts. And if you can't meet them, he's going to need to know why.

Bono talks U2's surprise album, 'Songs of Innocence'updated Tue Sep 09 2014 16:13:29

U2 surprised the world Tuesday by releasing "Songs of Innocence," their first album in five years, as a gift from Apple. It was available for free immediately to anyone with iTunes.

Taylor Swift changes her tune on '1989'updated Tue Sep 09 2014 11:50:05

In October, Taylor Swift's transition to pop music will be complete.

Rock is dead, says Gene Simmonsupdated Mon Sep 08 2014 11:16:14

Add Gene Simmons to the list of people pulling the plug on rock 'n' roll.

Miranda Lambert leads 2014 CMA Awards nomineesupdated Wed Sep 03 2014 13:58:21

The 2014 CMA Awards could turn into a very big night for Miranda Lambert.

Neil Young files for divorce from wife of 36 yearsupdated Wed Aug 27 2014 15:39:01

Neil Young has filed for divorce from Pegi Young, his wife of 36 years and frequent musical collaborator.

Kate Bush returns to stage after 35 yearsupdated Wed Aug 27 2014 11:18:04

After 35 years away, British singer Kate Bush returned to the stage Tuesday night -- and the response was rapturous.

Prince releasing two new albums this fallupdated Tue Aug 26 2014 12:58:00

It's been five years since Prince put out a new record in the United States, since he limited the release of his 20Ten LP, but that will change this fall.

Taylor Swift releases new song and videoupdated Tue Aug 19 2014 12:06:24

Are Taylor Swift and country music never, ever, ever getting back together?

Joe Strummer's car up for auctionupdated Fri Aug 15 2014 18:57:15

With passing of Bacall, all Madonna's 'Vogue' icons have diedupdated Wed Aug 13 2014 13:19:11

The death of famed actress Lauren Bacall, the husky-voiced starlet known for her sultry sensuality, not only meant the loss of a true Hollywood legend, but also the end of a golden era of icons.

Celebrity feuds: Danity Kane reunion falls apartupdated Fri Aug 08 2014 17:16:36

The Civil Wars officially splitupdated Tue Aug 05 2014 16:42:14

Ending months of speculation about their uncertain future, Joy Williams and John Paul White, the Grammy-winning duo better known as the Civil Wars, have announced that their musical partnership has officially come to an end. On indefinite hiatus since late 2012, the pair released a statement Tuesday, in which Williams says, "I am saddened and disappointed by the ending of this duo, to say the very least. JP is a tremendous musician, and I will always be grateful for the music we were able to create together."

Hilary Duff on separation from husband: 'Very difficult'updated Fri Aug 01 2014 11:12:59

Hilary Duff says her new album is "very positive" but admits that it started out "a lot heavier and a lot darker" because of the separation from her husband, Mike Comrie.

Sony releases surprise NSync album; NSync is surprisedupdated Wed Jul 30 2014 17:51:31

NSync is back! Kind of.

Fans hospitalized after 'nutso' Keith Urban concertupdated Mon Jul 28 2014 11:00:36

More than 20 people were hospitalized Saturday after a Keith Urban concert in eastern Massachusetts that the country star called "nutso."

'Weird Al' Yankovic hits No. 1 with 'Mandatory Fun'updated Thu Jul 24 2014 11:15:39

It's "Mandatory": "Weird Al" Yankovic is Number One.

Eddie Vedder sings 'Imagine' in response to criticismupdated Tue Jul 22 2014 12:23:30

Eddie Vedder has a message for his critics: "Imagine."

MTV Video Music Awards: Who leads the nominees?updated Thu Jul 17 2014 13:00:46

The MTV Video Music Awards nominations are out, and 2014's show is set to be all about Beyonce.

Ja Rule's 'Unruly' path from jail to Christianityupdated Wed Jul 16 2014 12:54:59

After serving time, rapper Ja Rule is now on a more spiritual path.

No truth to Adele album rumor, says labelupdated Wed Jul 16 2014 12:52:21

An international music awards show announced a new Adele album Tuesday -- but nothing's happening, says her label chief.

Garth Brooks reveals world tour's first stopupdated Wed Jul 16 2014 12:22:53

Country fans are dancing on the streets of Chicago... and crying into their Guinness glasses in Dublin.

What will be 2014's song of the summer?updated Tue Jul 15 2014 08:17:14

Getting a song to hit in the summer can change a career -- just ask Katy Perry or Robin Thicke.

Middle school metal band lands huge record dealupdated Mon Jul 14 2014 12:29:38

A trio of middle school rockers has just unlocked a major record deal.

Taylor Swift in the future? Optimistic, with a gardenupdated Tue Jul 08 2014 11:35:38

When it comes to the future of the music business, Taylor Swift sees the glass half-full.

Iggy Azalea responds to Nicki Minaj feud rumorsupdated Thu Jul 03 2014 15:32:24

Iggy Azalea would love it if everyone channeled "Frozen" and just "let it go."

Robin Thicke has no idea what he's doingupdated Wed Jul 02 2014 18:39:07

Robin Thicke's new album "Paula" is inspired by his estranged wife Paula Patton, but he hasn't seen the woman herself in months.

Jewel, husband Ty Murray to divorce updated Wed Jul 02 2014 14:30:42

The latest celebrity breakup is a surprising one: Folk singer Jewel and her husband Ty Murray are going their separate ways.

Horace Silver, jazz innovator, dies at 85updated Thu Jun 19 2014 13:33:07

Horace Silver, the innovative and prolific jazz pianist best known for such pieces as "Song for My Father" and "The Preacher," has died. He was 85.

Sam Smith: 'In the Lonely Hour' album reviewupdated Tue Jun 17 2014 15:32:57

Where do lonely hearts go?

Morrissey cancels tour due to illnessupdated Fri Jun 13 2014 16:16:02

Morrissey's summer plans have hit a snag.

Paul McCartney postpones June U.S. dates due to illnessupdated Tue Jun 10 2014 11:17:30

Paul McCartney has rescheduled the U.S. tour dates he had originally scheduled to begin in mid-June for October.

CMT Music Awards: Carrie Underwood's big nightupdated Thu Jun 05 2014 10:29:03

Carrie Underwood continued her reign over the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night.

Copyright infringement suit filed against Led Zeppelin for 'Stairway to Heaven'updated Tue Jun 03 2014 12:49:19

A lawsuit has been filed claiming that the iconic Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven" was far from original.

Rolling Stones back on tour 2 months after death of Jagger's girlfriend updated Tue May 27 2014 10:13:42

Ladies and gentlemen, the Rolling Stones are back on tour.

Paul McCartney on road to recovery from virus in Japan updated Thu May 22 2014 21:56:30

Paul McCartney is almost "Out There," again.

Paul McCartney ill, postpones Japan showsupdated Tue May 20 2014 11:25:06

Paul McCartney fans in Japan are going to have to wait a little longer to get "Out There."

Michael Jackson's 'Xscape': What's the verdict?updated Tue May 13 2014 18:09:25

If you're a Michael Jackson fan, chances are you spent May 13 escaping with some of his new music.

Miley Cyrus on the mend, plans new concert datesupdated Mon Apr 28 2014 14:54:54

Miley Cyrus is back on track after a severe allergic reaction put the pop star in the hospital.

Beyonce, Jay Z announce joint summer tourupdated Mon Apr 28 2014 10:36:01

Cue the screams: One of the hardest-working couples in show business is headed on tour.

Jay Z's 'Made in America' festival coming to LA, Philadelphiaupdated Wed Apr 16 2014 13:50:23

It wasn't the grand announcement fans were hoping for, but it will do.

AC/DC's Malcolm Young ill, 'taking a break' from bandupdated Wed Apr 16 2014 12:07:15

AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young is ill and is "taking a break," the band posted on its website Wednesday.

Emotional night at Rock Hall of Fame Induction updated Fri Apr 11 2014 11:36:36

The 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Thursday celebrated some of the industry's greatest legends the best way it knew how: by turning up the music.

A 'Monster' coming to MTV Movie Awardsupdated Tue Apr 08 2014 11:17:06

Eminem and Rihanna's "Monster" is headed for the MTV Movie Awards.

ACM Awards 2014: Miranda Lambert dominates, George Strait reignsupdated Mon Apr 07 2014 11:08:05

By now, Miranda Lambert is certainly accustomed to being the belle of the country ball, but she tries not to show it.

Christine McVie to tour with Fleetwood Macupdated Thu Mar 27 2014 11:21:50

Christine McVie hasn't ventured out on tour with Fleetwood Mac in 15 years, but she's ready to get back on the road.