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Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has canceled two free concerts in New York because of an injury, according to a statement issued by her publicists Wednesday.

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'The LXD' brings 'Glee' star and dance to the Webupdated: Tue Jul 06 2010 20:50:00

The art of dance is hot right now, as are superheroes. So what happens when you combine the two?

People.com: Who Is Cheryl Cole and Why Does She Have Malaria?updated: Tue Jul 06 2010 18:25:00

British pop star Cheryl Cole has been stricken with a disease rare in the developed world

Chris Brown barred from Britain because of Rihanna beatingupdated: Tue Jun 08 2010 19:57:00

British officials, citing worries that singer Chris Brown might pose a danger to British citizens, barred him from entering the United Kingdom for concerts this week, a UK border official said.

CNNMoney: Wyclef Jean defends Yele Haitiupdated: Mon Jun 07 2010 09:15:00

Celebrity musician Wyclef Jean denounced charges that he misappropriated funds from his charity, Yele Haiti, and defended the foundation and his commitment to Haiti relief efforts.

Jack Johnson's tour profits the environment, educationupdated: Wed Jun 02 2010 11:41:00

When Jack Johnson agreed to headline a free concert on the Santa Monica Pier, he probably envisioned a balmy Southern California night, with fans in shorts and bikini tops.

Jack Johnson donates tour proceedsupdated: Wed Jun 02 2010 11:41:00

Jack Johnson hits the road in support of "To the Sea" and donates 100% of the tour proceeds. CNN's Denise Quan has more.

U2's Bono released from hospital; U.S. tour delayedupdated: Tue May 25 2010 13:34:00

U2 lead singer Bono has been discharged from a German hospital where he was treated for a back injury, concert promoter Live Nation said Tuesday.

People.com: Bono Has Emergency Back Surgeryupdated: Fri May 21 2010 18:48:00

The U2 singer was injured during tour-preparation training

'Country eastern' cowboy croons in Cairoupdated: Mon May 10 2010 18:04:00

CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on an Egyptian-American cowboy who has embraced "country eastern" music.

Arab-American takes country music act to the Middle Eastupdated: Mon May 10 2010 18:04:00

Kareem Salama's latest concert tour has taken him a long way from home.

People.com: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Hold Star-Studded Benefit Concert for Nashvilleupdated: Mon May 10 2010 12:10:00

Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and more will perform June 22 for flood relief

People.com: Chynna Phillips Ready to Make Music Againupdated: Wed May 05 2010 17:54:00

The singer has reunited with Wilson Phillips and plans to record a Christmas album

People.com: Kevin Jonas: Our Summer Tour Will Blow You Awayupdated: Tue Apr 27 2010 17:31:00

"It's going to feel like you're going to camp," he says of the Jonas Brothers' amphitheater shows

People.com: Whitney Houston's Off-Key Night Disappoints London Fansupdated: Mon Apr 26 2010 17:48:00

The singer admits her vocals were "temperamental" as she failed to hit the high notes in "I Will Always Love You

People.com: Lady Gaga Nearly Collapses at New Zealand Concertupdated: Tue Mar 16 2010 20:07:00

The singer, in the midst of a grueling tour, struggles to close Saturday's show

Leno faces new pressures with return to old time slotupdated: Wed Mar 03 2010 09:55:00

Talk show host Jay Leno returned Monday night to his old time slot as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show," nine months after he ceded the spot to Conan O'Brien in a failed move to primetime.

Celebs on Leno's returnupdated: Wed Mar 03 2010 09:55:00

Celebrities at the NAACP Image Awards give their thoughts on Jay Leno's return to 'The Tonight Show.'

People.com: Miley Cyrus Organizes Celebrity Online Auction for Haitiupdated: Mon Feb 08 2010 08:28:00

The teen star texted and called Nicole Richie, Britney Spears and other stars to donate items

People.com: Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning Join Joan Jett on Stage at Sundanceupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 12:15:00

The stars of The Runaways get a shout-out at Sundance

People.com: How Telethons Help: Haiti Will Be George Clooney's Thirdupdated: Mon Jan 18 2010 09:11:00

A-list ensembles reach millions of people and raise hundreds of millions of dollars

Beyonce causing controversy in Egyptupdated: Fri Oct 30 2009 12:30:00

Diva Beyonce Knowles strutting her stuff in the conservative Middle East?

Jackson's 'This Is It' hits record storesupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 10:28:00

A newly-released Michael Jackson album is drawing devoted fans back to stores today, ahead of a week of celebrations in memory of the pop singer.

Low fanfare for Jackson albumupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 10:28:00

Michael Jackson's new record releases with little fanfare, but big hopes for holiday sales. CNN's Morgan Neill reports.

MJ memorabilia exhibit opensupdated: Tue Oct 27 2009 14:41:00

Michael Jackson memorabilia exhibition opens at the O2 Arena in London. CNN's Ayesha Durgahee reports.

Jackson's eccentric, lavish life on displayupdated: Tue Oct 27 2009 14:41:00

From his glittering white glove and golden throne, to his Swarvoski-studded costumes and a treasured carousel horse, a new Michael Jackson show offers an eye-popping look at the King of Pop's extravagant lifestyle and peculiar private tastes.

Fortune: Jackson's comeback: What might have beenupdated: Mon Oct 26 2009 15:19:00

One of the executives whose hapless job it was to determine whether Michael Jackson really had it in him to mount a 50-show concert gig in London slated to begin next month told me a few weeks ago that Jackson was surprisingly robust.

People.com: Miley Cyrus Cancels Omaha Concertupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 00:28:00

The singer, who has been battling strep throat, bows out of her Friday night show

People.com: Miley Cyrus: Strep Throat on Tourupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 11:28:00

The sick 'tween star has her "fingers crossed" she can make her next performance

The Irish band you need to knowupdated: Tue Sep 01 2009 08:06:00

They've opened for U2 and are supporting Paul McCartney on his current tour. Meet Irish rockers 'The Script!'

Jay-Z announces 9/11 charity concertupdated: Mon Aug 31 2009 17:26:00

Jay-Z wants everybody to remember the first responders who answered the call on September 11, 2001.

People.com: FIRST LISTEN: Honor Society Debuts Their Single 'Over You'updated: Fri Aug 28 2009 19:06:00

The opener for the Jonas Brothers is set to launch first album Sept. 15

People.com: TLC to Play First U.S. Concert in 7 Yearsupdated: Tue Aug 25 2009 13:47:00

Justin Timberlake will present the two surviving members at an Oct. 17 benefit

People.com: Michael Jackson's Rehearsals Could Become a Movieupdated: Mon Jul 20 2009 18:09:00

A $50 million deal would bring his concert preparations and new version of Thriller to fans

Jackson ticket holders offered refund or souvenir ticketupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 04:51:00

Michael Jackson fans who purchased tickets for his final concerts will receive a full refund or, if they chose, a commemorative ticket, the concert promoter said Tuesday.

CNNMoney: Michael Jackson concert refund plan unveiledupdated: Tue Jun 30 2009 03:58:00

In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, concert promoter AEG Live said on Tuesday that ticket holders for his canceled shows in London will be fully refunded.

Crowds gather at hospitalupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 23:19:00

Crowds of people gather at the Los Angeles hospital where Michael Jackson was admitted.

Michael Jackson in the headlinesupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 11:02:00

The "King of Pop" had been topping music charts long before he ever pulled on that white-sequined glove, made the moonwalk a household move and sent screaming fans into a frenzy.

People.com: On the Road with Gavin and Kingston Rossdaleupdated: Wed May 27 2009 07:47:00

"It's been a really bonding experience," says the rocker of taking his 3-year-old son on tour

Classic pop bands unite to tour, create hitsupdated: Sat May 23 2009 08:11:00

There's a bit of a trend brewing this summer concert season -- put together a couple of big-name acts for a nationwide tour, then record a song together to promote the event.

People.com: Demi Lovato Launches Summer Tourupdated: Wed Apr 15 2009 13:09:00

The Disney Channel star will hit "a different city every night" she tells PEOPLE

People.com: Britney Spears Walks Off Stage During Concertupdated: Thu Apr 09 2009 16:58:00

The star stopped the Circus in Vancouver after the arena grows too smoky

People.com: New Kids on the Block Announce Summer Tour Datesupdated: Mon Mar 30 2009 14:27:00

Following their sold-out world tour, the group returns to the U.S.

Trampled by Turtlesupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 10:22:00

Minnesota progressive bluegrass band performs Rich/Poor in Atlanta.

Ticket prices affect bands in tough economyupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 10:22:00

On a warm night in Atlanta, the progressive bluegrass string band Trampled by Turtles quietly unloads its instruments from a modest, nondescript white touring van.

People.com: Jonas Brothers Announce Summer Tourupdated: Wed Mar 11 2009 16:05:00

Kevin, Joe and Nick will release a new album in June before kicking off a trek across three continents

People.com: Jay Leno to Give Free Show in Detroitupdated: Tue Mar 10 2009 16:18:00

The car buff heads to the Motor City because of its high unemployment

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Sing on Oprah Fridayupdated: Thu Feb 26 2009 16:28:00

The performer returns to Winfrey's show in her hometown of Chicago

People.com: Jennifer Hudson to Kick Off Concert Tour in Aprilupdated: Mon Feb 09 2009 18:03:00

"I am so grateful," the Grammy winner tells PEOPLE. "It doesn't get better than that"

People.com: Justin Timberlake and Paul McCartney are Grammy Boundupdated: Mon Jan 26 2009 13:51:00

The two will perform in the high-wattage Feb. 8 awards show, which will also showcase Radiohead

People.com: Drew Grabs a Drink at a Rock Show!updated: Fri Jan 23 2009 10:08:00

• Drew Barrymore, waiting in line at the bar during the Autolux concert at Hollywood's Henry Fonda Theater. The actress, who's frequently in the audience at indie rock shows, was there to check out the shoegazer band, and wore her platinum-blonde hair long and straight. And she had a plus-one, whom our onlooker describes as a "40-smething rocker type."

People.com: Where the Celebs Will Ring in the New Yearupdated: Fri Jan 02 2009 13:39:00

Uncork PEOPLE's ultimate Hollywood party guide for latest on everyone from Eva Longoria Parker to Taylor Swift

People.com: Kid Rock Upset U.S.O. Tour Can't Count as Community Serviceupdated: Wed Dec 03 2008 22:33:00

"I really take it as a slap in the face," says Rock, who wants to entertain troops to fulfill his Waffle House-fight sentence

Alicia Keys, John Legend to perform for CNN Heroesupdated: Thu Nov 20 2008 09:22:00

Grammy Award winners Alicia Keys and John Legend will perform at "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," airing on Thanksgiving on CNN.

Time.com: Richard Wright, Pink Floyd Founder, Diesupdated: Mon Sep 15 2008 13:00:00

A Pink Floyd spokesman says founding member Richard Wright has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 65

People.com: Britney 'Getting Opportunity to Start Over' at VMAsupdated: Mon Sep 08 2008 00:51:00

Plus: Rihanna will duet with T.I., Pete Wentz will co-host and Katy Perry will cover Madonna at the awards show Sunday

People.com: Britney Spears 'Excited' to Kick Off Video Awardsupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 14:53:00

"How can I not be there?" the pop star, who will open the MTV show Sunday, tells PEOPLE in a statement

People.com: Police to Wrap Tour with B-52s, Auction for Charityupdated: Mon Jul 21 2008 17:18:00

The band is selling VIP ticket packages and more to benefit public television

People.com: Britney Spears to Film Segment for Madonna's Tourupdated: Tue Jul 08 2008 16:08:00

The pop stars will team up for a segment for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour

People.com: Jen Helps John Kick Off His Summer Tourupdated: Thu Jul 03 2008 13:59:00

A dressed-down Aniston cheers on her man from backstage in Wisconsin

Boy George denied!updated: Wed Jul 02 2008 11:05:00

CNN's Lola Ogunnaike talks about Boy George having to cancel his tour because of visa denial.

People.com: George Michael Praises Gay Marriage Ruling updated: Fri Jun 20 2008 13:28:00

The singer says California's recent court decision was "way overdue"

People.com: NKOTB Teams Up With Natasha Bedingfieldupdated: Fri Jun 13 2008 15:18:00

The British songstress will join the guys on tour this fall

People.com: Janet Jackson Opens Up about Label Woesupdated: Fri Jun 13 2008 11:40:00

"I don't think you're going to hear another single off this album," she says

People.com: Ashlee Simpson Postpones Summer Tourupdated: Mon Jun 02 2008 09:55:00

Plus, the singer hits Vegas with her parents for Pete Wentz's deejay set

People.com: Madonna World Tour Kicks Off in Augustupdated: Thu May 08 2008 12:35:00

The pop singer's tour arrives in the U.S. on Oct. 3 following its European leg

List of Grammy winnersupdated: Mon Feb 11 2008 00:05:00

Here is a list of winners at Sunday's 50th Annual Grammy Awards:

Time.com: Winehouse to Sing Via Satellite at Showupdated: Fri Feb 08 2008 16:00:00

Amy Winehouse will not attend this year's Grammy Awards because her request for a visa was denied, but she will perform by satellite at Sunday's ceremony in Los Angeles

People.com: Spice Girls Kick Off Reunion Tour in Vancouverupdated: Mon Dec 03 2007 15:02:00

After months of preparation, the Spice Girls delivered a pulsating concert in Vancouver on Sunday night, kicking off their grand reunion tour for thousands of screaming fans – including one surprise VIP in particular.

People.com: Tom & Katie Surprise Spice Girls at Rehearsalupdated: Mon Nov 26 2007 20:24:00

The Spice Girls' upcoming reunion tour may provoke a good deal of nostalgia, but the group has already won over at least one brand-new fan: Suri Cruise.

People.com: Kanye West Breaks Down at Paris Concertupdated: Mon Nov 19 2007 13:44:00

Only a week after his mother's death, Kanye West returned to the concert stage Saturday night in Paris, only to dramatically break down in tears, audience members tell PEOPLE.

People.com: Hannah Montana Fan Club Faces Lawsuitupdated: Wed Nov 14 2007 11:04:00

Membership doesn't always have its privileges. Just ask disappointed kids who paid $29.95 to join the Miley Cyrus Fan Club, which allegedly promised access to concert tickets for the Hannah Montana star's concert tour.

Hannah Montana prices soarupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 15:48:00

Billy Ray Cyrus, father of the teen who plays Hannah Montana, says the show's ticket prices are beyond their control.

People.com: Kylie Minogue Denies World Tour is Canceledupdated: Mon Nov 05 2007 13:22:00

Kylie Minogue has demanded an apology from a British newspaper that is claiming she was forced to cancel a world tour because of health problems.

Brokers snatch joy from Hannah Montana fansupdated: Sat Oct 13 2007 14:53:00

It's 7 p.m. Homework is done, and cheerleading practice is over.

CNNMoney: Report: Madonna close to leaving Warner Musicupdated: Wed Oct 10 2007 19:16:00

Pop superstar Madonna is considering leaving her current record label, Warner Music Group Corp.'s Warner Bros. Records, to enter a $120 million deal with concert promoter Live Nation Inc., according to a report published in the Wall Street Journal Wednesday.

People.com: Amy Winehouse Cancels All Her August Commitmentsupdated: Fri Aug 17 2007 10:23:00

After canceling two opening gigs for the Rolling Stones originally scheduled for this week, "Rehab" pop star Amy Winehouse is pulling the plug on the remainder of her performances in August, her rep announced Thursday.

People.com: John Mayer, Dave Matthews to Play Virginia Techupdated: Thu Aug 02 2007 08:13:00

John Mayer and the Dave Matthews Band are set to play a special concert at Virginia Tech on Sept. 6 to help the university and its students begin the new school year on a positive note following April's tragedy there.

Fortune: Here comes the sunupdated: Fri Jul 06 2007 00:45:00

Three months ago, Kevin Wall sold his Mercedes. He still misses it. "It was a brand-new, unbelievable car," Wall says. "I had to take a financial hit to get rid of it."

CNNMoney: The concert business rocks!updated: Fri Feb 09 2007 08:28:00

When legendary rock band The Police reunite to kick off the Grammy Awards telecast on February 11, their performance will highlight the best and worst things that the music industry has going for it.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Fri Dec 29 2006 11:03:00

A fire destroyed a Northern California lodge popular with celebrities, abruptly halting holiday vacations for Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal and a dozen or so other guests.

showbuzzupdated: Wed Jul 05 2006 15:33:00

In her first TV interview since her recovery, Kylie Minogue fought back tears as she described the moment she discovered she had breast cancer.

Richards OK, Stones tour to rollupdated: Fri Jun 02 2006 09:22:00

The Rolling Stones have rescheduled their European concert tour after guitarist Keith Richards made a complete recovery from his brain operation and apologized for "falling off my perch" while holidaying in Fiji.

CNNMoney: Concert biz in '04: old-timers rockedupdated: Fri Dec 31 2004 09:05:00

The king of concerts in 2004 turned out to be a prince.

CNNMoney: Fans are losers in musician spatupdated: Tue Nov 02 2004 13:56:00

Fans looking forward to "The Best of Both Worlds" concert featuring R&B singer R. Kelly and hip-hop megastar Jay-Z may now be looking for a ticket refund after Kelly was barred from the remaining tour dates in the New York area, amid reports of a feud and accusations of an assault.

Stone 'ready to rock 'n' roll'updated: Sat Oct 02 2004 09:06:00

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has been given the green light to get back on stage and join Mick Jagger and other bandmates in a new world tour after winning a battle against throat cancer, according to a British newspaper report.

CNNMoney: Singin' the summer concert bluesupdated: Fri Jun 25 2004 09:16:00

The summer concert season is looking a bit sickly these days, and not just because Britney Spears has a bum knee.

Fortune: There Ain't No Cure for A Summertime Tourupdated: Mon Sep 18 2000 00:01:00

In a way, rock & roll is a seasonal animal, The high point of its cycle being the summer, when scores of bands and millions of fans make appointments with one another at venues across the land. So ...

Fortune: COUPS AND CATASTROPHES - A former U.S. budget director got rich in 1985; a former chief executive officer went to jail. Mexico tupdated: Mon Dec 23 1985 00:01:00

It was a record year for Bruce Springsteen, the New Jersey-born rock idol whose insistent rhythms and showmanship drew about five million fans to an 11- country concert tour. Gross receipts totaled...

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