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Luscious Jackson on reunitingupdated: Tue Mar 27 2012 10:45:00

In 1992, the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label introduced the world to Luscious Jackson, the New York rock-punk-funk-hip-hop-disco-electro-indie band made up of singer/bassist Jill Cunniff, singer/guitarist Gabby Glaser, drummer Kate Schellenbach, and keyboardist Vivian Trimble.

'American Idol' recap: The Top 13 announcedupdated: Fri Mar 02 2012 10:33:00

Last night's results show spanned an exhausting two hours, but luckily Ryan Seacrest was able to keep the telecast as fresh as the yellow rose on Randy Jackson's sweater by trying out various intonations of his favorite term ("the nationwide vote") and one of life's eternal questions, "WHO WILL FILL THESE STOOLS?" It's Ryan's time to shine, so don't even think about trying to plow him over, Brielldozer Von Huge Mistake!

Adele Vogue cover stirs controversyupdated: Wed Feb 22 2012 08:41:00

Fans comment that Vogue's cover photo of Adele doesn't give a true picture of her size.

Adele's gesture overshadows prizes at Brit Awardsupdated: Wed Feb 22 2012 08:41:00

Singing sensation Adele continued rolling in the prizes at the Brit Awards in London, but she made headlines Wednesday for something else: she gave the middle finger when she was cut off during the live broadcast.

Fashion on the Grammy red carpetupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 14:10:00

A look at what stars are wearing on the 2012 Grammy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles.

Lana Del Rey's 'Born To Die' debuts at No. 2updated: Mon Feb 13 2012 12:53:00

People constantly debate whether the phrase, "All publicity is good publicity," actually has any credence, but in the case of Lana Del Rey, the saying has proven itself true.

The return of the Grammy host!updated: Fri Feb 10 2012 17:53:00

LL Cool J talks to HLN's Showbiz Tonight about being the first person to host the Grammys in seven years.

Who will win (and who should win) a Grammy?updated: Fri Feb 10 2012 17:53:00

There are many award-worthy artists on the ballot this year -- even some not named Adele, Bruno, Nicki, or Katy. Here's who we think will grab the gold on Feb. 12 (and who would if we had our way).

Adele the belle of the Grammy ballupdated: Thu Feb 09 2012 10:00:00

Singer Adele has fellow nominees afraid to go up against her at next year's Grammy Awards.

Grammys set stage for Adele updated: Wed Feb 08 2012 17:20:00

With nothing more than a piano, a little black dress and a microphone, Adele rouses crowds using her emotions and her voice.

21 questions for the 2012 Grammys updated: Tue Feb 07 2012 17:40:00

You might think you have all the answers to the 2012 Grammys -- who's nominated, who's gonna win, who's gonna perform, who's gonna make awkward banter with LL Cool J, who's gonna make an overt pass at the newly single Katy Perry -- but trust us, there are still more questions than there are answers.

Adele's well and Grammy bound, singer tweetsupdated: Tue Jan 31 2012 12:28:00

Adele's vocal cords have healed from surgery in November, allowing the 23-year-old British songstress to perform on the Grammys stage next month, she and the Recording Academy confirmed Tuesday.

Etta James funeral plans announcedupdated: Tue Jan 24 2012 17:34:00

The Rev. Al Sharpton will preside at Saturday's funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer's family said Tuesday.

CNNMoney: Digital music sales top physical salesupdated: Thu Jan 05 2012 17:47:00

The times they are a-changin'. For the first time in history, digital music sales topped the physical sale of music.

Adele unbeatable at the Grammys?updated: Fri Dec 02 2011 10:42:00

This week's special unveiling the top Grammy nominations was a 60-minute encapsulation of the year in music: There was Lady Gaga, of course, a Nicki Minaj sighting, a glimpse of Katy Perry and another of Bruno Mars.

Adele all the rage at Grammy nominationsupdated: Thu Dec 01 2011 10:13:00

Even though Kanye West walked off with the most Grammy nominations Wednesday night, the chatter backstage was all about Adele.

Grammy nominations revealedupdated: Thu Dec 01 2011 10:13:00

The biggest stars in music tell CNN how it feels to be nominated for the 54th annual Grammy Awards.

Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj win big at AMA showupdated: Mon Nov 21 2011 06:10:00

Taylor Swift won three trophies at the 39th annual American Music Awards Sunday night, but the singer's ability to act surprised and excited may be worthy of an Emmy.

Obsessions: Crazy about country musicupdated: Fri Nov 04 2011 10:52:00

There's a standing joke that if you play a country song backward, the singer gets re-hired, wins back his girl, finds whatever he's lost, quits crying and leaves the bar.

Brit singer Adele to undergo throat-related surgeryupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 16:05:00

British singer Adele is going to have throat-related surgery and is canceling her remaining live appearances for the rest of the year, Columbia Records said Friday.

'Nevermind,' never again?updated: Fri Sep 23 2011 10:35:00

When it comes to rock 'n' roll on the radio today -- outside the ghetto of rock-only stations --- to paraphrase punk patriarch Lou Reed, there's almost nothing going down at all.

People.com: MTV Video Music Awards: Top 5 Momentsupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 12:14:00

Lady Gaga in drag! Dad-to-be Jay-Z! Justin's pet snake? Inside the highlights of MTV's big night

Ladies night at the 2011 VMAsupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 05:38:00

Though Lady Gaga did not technically appear as a woman at this year's VMAs, it was ladies night nonetheless as she, Katy Perry and Adele were the big winners of the evening, each taking home three awards.

Sneak peak at the VMAsupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 05:38:00

CNN has a sneak peak at MTV's Video Music Awards stage and where the stars are sitting.

MTV VMAs: From Courtney to Kanye, why I know to expect the unexpectedupdated: Sat Aug 27 2011 10:10:00

In 1984, during the first ever VMAs, I was a 20-year-old Rutgers student.

People.com: Amy Winehouse: How She Paved the Way for Other Pop Starsupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 09:51:00

"Her jazzy retro-soul sound spawned a wave of old-school singers," says PEOPLE's music critic

Winehouse death and legacyupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 05:07:00

Nina Dos Santos reports on the death and legacy of singer Amy Winehouse, who died July 23 at age 27.

Amy Winehouse paved the way for current crop of British soul sistersupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 05:07:00

When the tragic news of Amy Winehouse's death broke on Saturday, most stories focused on Winehouse's troubled personal life as much as her brief-but-luminous musical career.

Adele leads record industry to sales spikeupdated: Thu Jul 07 2011 16:18:00

After a decade of declining sales, Adele and Lady Gaga have led the record industry to the first increase in overall record sales since 2004.

Adele kicks off North American tour with emotional showupdated: Mon May 16 2011 09:39:00

When Adele finished a soaring rendition of "Hometown Glory" to open her set at Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club last night -- the kickoff gig for her North American tour -- she did a mini-curtsy and took a long swig from a teacup.

People.com: Stefano Langone Leaves American Idolupdated: Fri Apr 22 2011 12:17:00

Despite giving one of his best performances this week, the smiling contestant sings for the last time

Cover Story: Adele keeps old soul freshupdated: Thu Feb 24 2011 10:48:00

Tuesday's release of Adele's sophomore album "21" has fans and newcomers alike swooning over the 22-year-old Brit.

People.com: Idol's Milwaukee Auditions Showcase Big Talentupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 12:12:00

Contestants in the Midwest prove they have the chops to get to Hollywood

People.com: Kid Rock Going Country for a Third Timeupdated: Tue Nov 23 2010 15:49:00

The rocker will present a Class of 2010 Artist of the Year award for CMT

People.com: Adele Debuts Fiery New Song, 'Rolling in the Deep'updated: Mon Nov 15 2010 18:50:00

The singer unveils a fiery new sound on the first single from her sophomore album, 21

People.com: Who Delivered the Most Memorable Grammy Performance?updated: Mon Feb 09 2009 15:03:00

From the Jonas Brothers and Stevie Wonder to M.I.A. and Lil Wayne's rap duet, you pick the evening's best

People.com: Samantha Ronson's New Year's Eve Playlistupdated: Fri Jan 02 2009 11:30:00

The celeb deejay rewinds her favorite tunes of 2008

People.com: Lil Wayne, Coldplay Lead Grammy Nodsupdated: Thu Dec 04 2008 12:19:00

The Jonas Brothers, Kanye West and John Mayer are also recognized during the primetime nominations special

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