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Jackson family feud caught on tapeupdated: Tue Jul 24 2012 21:13:00

Security camera video obtained by CNN shows the tension between Jackson family members amid a very public dispute over the whereabouts of Katherine Jackson.

Is unscripted TV the new reality for record industry executives?updated: Mon Jun 25 2012 12:42:00

For years, there has been talk that the music industry is in decline. The increase of Internet music piracy and the decrease of consumers' attention spans have been two of the factors blamed for for lackluster sales. So it's no surprise that music stars have sought other streams of income outside royalties, concert dates and merchandising sales throughout the years.

What 'X Factor' can do for Britney Spearsupdated: Tue May 15 2012 16:16:00

Singing competition shows like "American Idol" and "The Voice" don't only make stars, they rehabilitate them.

Carrie Underwood album 'Blown Away' debuts at No. 1updated: Wed May 09 2012 16:44:00

Carrie Underwood blew away the competition on the Billboard 200 this week, scoring her third straight number one album with her fourth release, "Blown Away," and moving 267,000 copies.

Jimmy Fallon taps McCartney, Springsteen, Vedder for new LPupdated: Wed May 09 2012 11:02:00

Jimmy Fallon will release his second album, "Blow Your Pants Off," on June 12.

Obama slow jams with Jimmy Fallonupdated: Wed May 09 2012 11:02:00

President Obama joins Jimmy Fallon for a slow jam session on Fallon's late night talk show.

Elton's husband regrets Madonna commentsupdated: Fri Apr 06 2012 08:09:00

Elton John's partner tells Showbiz Tonight he regrets blasting Madonna on Facebook.

Why Madonna still leads, others followupdated: Fri Apr 06 2012 08:09:00

I thought she was over. Madonna, that is.

Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert snag early wins at the Academy of Country Music Awardsupdated: Sun Apr 01 2012 22:29:00

Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert scored early wins Sunday night as county music stars aligned in Las Vegas, vying for top honors at the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

'American Idol' recap: We're all in the mood for a melodyupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 09:48:00

Big Billy Joel night on "Idol!"

Grammy winners remember Whitney Houstonupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 06:50:00

Backstage at the Grammy Awards, Whitney Houston's death was on everyone's mind.

Stunned celebrities mourn Whitney Houstonupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 18:10:00

The sudden death of singer Whitney Houston at age 48 shocked fans and musicians all over the world. The outpouring of grief was immediate, with one common refrain: The world had lost one of its greatest singers.

Cowell: Houston was the benchmarkupdated: Sun Feb 12 2012 18:10:00

Simon Cowell talks to Piers Morgan about the amazing talent of Whitney Houston.

Coroner rules Don Cornelius death a suicideupdated: Wed Feb 08 2012 10:40:00

The death of Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, has been ruled a suicide, officials said Tuesday.

Jody Watley remembers Don Corneliusupdated: Wed Feb 08 2012 10:40:00

Grammy winner Jody Watley remembers "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius.

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.

1995: Cornelius on success of Soul Trainupdated: Wed Feb 01 2012 16:10:00

In a 1995 interview, Don Cornelius explains why "Soul Train" succeeded despite the difficulties.

Authorities: 'Soul Train' founder dead of gunshot woundupdated: Wed Feb 01 2012 16:10:00

Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head Wednesday, authorities said. He was 75.

Madonna to headline Super Bowl halftime showupdated: Mon Dec 05 2011 06:04:00

Madonna will take center stage at halftime of Super Bowl XLVI, flanked by Cirque du Soleil performers in what traditionally is one of the year's most watched shows.

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.

Taylor Swift takes top honors at AMAsupdated: Mon Nov 21 2011 06:10:00

Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj were among the big winners at the 2011 American Music Awards.

Prince Jackson steps into public spotlightupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 10:35:00

Michael Jackson's oldest son, Prince, takes another step into the public eye this week with his first commercial endorsement.

Jermaine Jackson: Murray is a liarupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 10:35:00

Jermaine Jackson speaks out against a planned documentary about Dr. Conrad Murray.

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.

Celebrities at Paul McCartney's weddingupdated: Sun Oct 09 2011 17:10:00

Ringo Starr and Barbara Walters turned out to help celebrate former Beatle Paul McCartney's wedding to Nancy Shevell.

People.com: Kellie Pickler Brings Country Charm to 90210updated: Tue Oct 04 2011 13:55:00

"I enjoyed stepping out of my comfort zone and I'd love to do it again," the singer says of her acting debut

People.com: Carrie Underwood: Newlywed Life Is Better Than People Warnedupdated: Mon Sep 26 2011 19:51:00

She's taken time to reflect on her "amazing" year and enjoy being married

Carrie Underwood: Newlywed life is better than people warned updated: Mon Sep 26 2011 15:56:00

The newlywed life is the good life for Carrie Underwood, who was told there would be rough patches.

Celebrity fashion labels: The good, the bad and the uglyupdated: Mon Sep 26 2011 11:43:00

He might be responsible for reviving one of the worst moments in the history of sunglasses -- the "shutter shades" -- but rapper Kanye West is hoping that all will be forgiven as he debuts his own line at Paris Fashion Week later this month.

People.com: Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton Join CMA Awards Lineupupdated: Tue Sep 20 2011 16:10:00

Jason Aldean and Keith Urban are also performers on "Country Music's Biggest Night"

Review: Demi Lovato's 'Unbroken'updated: Tue Sep 20 2011 10:23:00

There are two ways for pop stars to make a Survivor Album: either power-sing through your problems like Christina Aguilera, or make like Rihanna and dance till you forget what you're supposed to be getting over.

Upon turning 60, Sting still feels like a teenupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 15:58:00

If anyone knows how to throw a party, it's Sting. And the musician has good reason to pull out all the stops for his upcoming birthday -- he's turning 60.

People.com: Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert Score CMA Nodsupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 16:29:00

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will host the Country Music Awards Nov. 9

Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton score CMA nodsupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 11:34:00

The nominations are in for the 45th annual Country Music Awards, and Keith Urban and Taylor Swift are among the recognized artists.

Janet Jackson: Michael tribute is 'too difficult for me'updated: Tue Aug 30 2011 15:32:00

Janet Jackson joined brothers Jermaine and Randy on Tuesday in opposing the October tribute concert for Michael Jackson because it takes place during the trial of the doctor charged in their brother's death.

Michael Jackson's mom supports tributeupdated: Tue Aug 30 2011 15:32:00

Despite the fact that some of her kids are against a tribute for Michael Jackson, Katherine Jackson supports it.

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.

KISS booted from Jackson tribute amid fan uproarupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 14:32:00

Promoters yanked the rock band KISS from the Michael Jackson tribute show Tuesday after fans called their attention to negative remarks KISS leader Gene Simmons made about the pop star in the weeks after his death.

Jackson's kids excited about tributeupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 14:32:00

"Showbiz Tonight" has an exclusive interview with Katherine Jackson about the Michael Jackson tribute concert.

People.com: Katy Perry Leads Pack with 9 VMA Nominationsupdated: Thu Jul 21 2011 12:31:00

Kanye West and Adele are hot on her heels, with seven nods each

People.com: Gwen & Gavin Shop for Stylish Shoes for Their Boysupdated: Wed Jul 06 2011 14:52:00

• Gwen Stefani is one stylish mom - and she ensures her kids are equally on-trend. Over the holiday weekend, the singer-designer and hubby Gavin Rossdale took their boys, Kingston and Zuma, to Sportie LA to pick out sneakers. While their parents browsed, Kingston enjoyed an ice cream and his younger brother played a drum set inside the store.

BET Awards become the Chris Brown showupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 13:28:00

A mix up between a computer tablet and a teleprompter during Sunday's BET Awards created an awkward moment that reminded viewers of Chris Brown's domestic violence conviction on a night that otherwise was Brown's triumph.

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' jacket sells for $1.8 million at auctionupdated: Sun Jun 26 2011 19:58:00

In an auction featuring memorabilia from the Beatles, Madonna and Elvis Presley, it was Michael Jackson who proved to be king.

Remembering Michael Jacksonupdated: Sun Jun 26 2011 13:47:00

Joe Jackson talks about trying to move beyond grief on the 2nd anniversary of the death of his son, Michael Jackson.

Debate over Michael Jackson's death clouds his legacyupdated: Sun Jun 26 2011 13:47:00

Two years after his death, music legend and celebrity icon Michael Jackson's legacy remains clouded by the debate over how he died and who, if anyone, is to blame.

Michael Jackson was murdered, sister LaToya tells Piers Morganupdated: Tue Jun 21 2011 06:01:00

Michael Jackson's sister, LaToya, remains unshaken in her belief that the late pop icon was murdered.

People.com: Inside Gwen Stefani's Japanese Tea Partyupdated: Thu Jun 09 2011 12:12:00

• A decked-out Gwen Stefani hosted a private Harajuku-themed charity tea party at Royal/T in L.A. to benefit Save the Children's Japan Earthquake Emergency Fund. Stefani was joined by sons Zuma, 2½ and Kingston, 5, as well as her mother, father, and hubby Gavin Rossdale at the event. The kids enjoyed themselves, playing with toys in the venue's pop art installation, while Stefani serenaded the crowd with hits like "It's My Life" along with her No Doubt bandmates.

People.com: Taylor Swift and Shania Twain to Kick Off CMT Awardsupdated: Thu Jun 09 2011 08:49:00

Others include Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow and Idol's Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina

CNNMoney: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' jacket on the blockupdated: Tue Jun 07 2011 17:32:00

It may not go with everything, but if you plan on getting down with zombies under a full moon, consider this classic from Michael Jackson's wardrobe.

People.com: Shania Twain, Justin Bieber to Present at CMT Awardsupdated: Wed Jun 01 2011 12:12:00

Other presenters include Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Hines Ward and Sheryl Crow

People.com: Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé Take Billboard Awardsupdated: Mon May 23 2011 12:10:00

Justin hugs and kisses Selena Gomez when his name is announced at the music event

People.com: Britney Spears to Sex Up Billboard Music Awardsupdated: Mon May 23 2011 11:30:00

"She looked fabulous," says a source at rehearsals for the show airing Sunday night

People.com: Kelly Clarkson Returns to American Idolupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 13:30:00

The first winner performed, teased Ryan Seacrest and said of Casey Abrams, "He's certainly delicious"

How to copy your favorite singer's styleupdated: Fri Apr 08 2011 08:59:00

For those craving to look like the young rock star fashionistas lighting up the Billboard charts, copycat fashion blogs may be the cure.

People.com: Country Music Awards: Who Rocked the Best Country-Crossover Duet?updated: Mon Apr 04 2011 11:51:00

Steven Tyler and Rihanna helped create some of the show's most memorable moments

People.com: American Idols at the ACMs: Carrie Underwood to Duet with Steven Tylerupdated: Mon Apr 04 2011 10:10:00

The two are expected to collaborate at a duet-heavy ceremony in Las Vegas

People.com: Is Britney Spears Going on Tour with Enrique Iglesias?updated: Wed Mar 30 2011 10:49:00

"Unfortunately," says Iglesias's rep, he's staying on his own but remains "a longtime fan"

Gwen Stefani: 'Fashion is not deep, it's just fun'updated: Mon Mar 28 2011 07:24:00

With her platinum blonde locks and pillarbox-red lips, singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani is one of Hollywood's most influential style icons.

People.com: American Idol's Top 13 Performupdated: Thu Mar 10 2011 13:37:00

A good night for many of season 10's finalists is also a disappointment for few

Pop stars who took Gadhafi's moneyupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 18:39:00

A-list celebs are coming clean about their paid private performances for Gadhafi's family. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.

People.com: American Idol's Top 12 Women Performupdated: Thu Mar 03 2011 14:14:00

The competition heats up ahead of Thursday's big cut

People.com: Inside Rihanna's Star-Studded 23rd Birthday Bashupdated: Tue Feb 22 2011 12:51:00

The singer draws big name pals, from Zac Efron to Cee Lo Green, to her Beverly Hills party

Dylan, Gaga and why we cling to our own musicupdated: Wed Feb 16 2011 10:12:00

Bob Dylan sure sounded bad, even for him, croaking through "Maggie's Farm" at the Grammys on Sunday. Mick Jagger wasn't much better.

Grammy upset: Arcade Fire beats Gaga, Eminem for top albumupdated: Tue Feb 15 2011 19:11:00

Christina Aguilera tumbled, Bob Dylan strained to be heard and Lady Gaga turned up in an egg costume -- just one of the many memorable moments from the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.

People.com: Who Gave the Performance of the Night at the Grammys?updated: Mon Feb 14 2011 14:34:00

Stars from Eminem to Katy Perry shined at L.A.'s Staples Center on Sunday

Grammy Awards show teams legends with new starsupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 11:37:00

Millions of television screens reverted to black and white for a few minutes Sunday night as the 53rd annual Grammy Awards turned off the color for Bruno Mars.

Katy Perry brings granny to Grammysupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 11:37:00

Katy Perry brings her 90-year old grandma with her on the Grammy red carpet

People.com: Lady Antebellum, Arcade Fire Win Big at Grammysupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 10:29:00

The country stars nab record and song of the year, while Arcade Fire earns album of the year

People.com: Aretha Franklin to Get All-Star Grammy Saluteupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 15:11:00

Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Florence Welch will honor the Queen

People.com: Miranda Lambert Again Tops Taylor Swift in ACM Nominationsupdated: Tue Feb 01 2011 14:28:00

"The House That Built Me" singer is up for seven awards, including Entertainer of the Year

People.com: Emma Bunton of Spice Girls Gets Engaged to Longtime Boyfriendupdated: Mon Jan 24 2011 09:53:00

The singer and Jade Jones are parents to one child and expecting a second

People.com: Off-Duty Hollywood: Gwen Stefani Has a Play Date with Kingston and Zumaupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 16:12:00

Plus: Jane Krakowski conceals her bump at the airport and more star sightings

People.com: Eminem, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert to Perform at Grammy Awardsupdated: Thu Jan 13 2011 13:29:00

Arcade Fire and Cee Lo Green are among the other acts who will take the stage at the Staples Center

People.com: Jay-Z, Coldplay Entertain a Star-Studded Crowd in Las Vegasupdated: Sun Jan 02 2011 14:09:00

John Mayer, Kanye West and Beyoncé were also on hand to perform at the opening of the new Cosmopolitan hotel

CNNMoney: Top money-making concerts of the yearupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 17:14:00

This year marked the year Lady Gaga showed up in a meat gown to MTV's Video Music Awards and country singer Taylor Swift sang breakup songs to Twilight actor, Taylor Lautner. Also in 2010, John Mayer threw in the towel with social networking site Twitter as teens around the world were struck with "Bieber fever."

People.com: Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys Top List of 2010's Most Charitable Starsupdated: Fri Dec 24 2010 13:48:00

20 celebrities are honored for using their influence for good throughout the year

People.com: Taylor Swift's Dream Prom Date: Katy Perryupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 10:28:00

The singer says she'd also escort Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Lopez

Will.I.Am upset over new MJ albumupdated: Wed Dec 15 2010 05:22:00

HLN's A.J. Hammer explains why Will.I.Am is so upset over the release of Michael Jackson's new album.

People.com: Inside The New Michael Jackson Albumupdated: Sun Dec 12 2010 12:49:00

Collaborators talk about the making of the King of Pop's posthumous album, Michael

People.com: Katy Perry vs. Lady Gaga: Who Made Your Album of the Year?updated: Tue Dec 07 2010 08:28:00

Weigh in on the major Grammy nominees before the Feb. 13 ceremony in L.A.

People.com: Eminem, Lady Antebellum Lead Grammy Nomineesupdated: Thu Dec 02 2010 10:52:00

The rapper nabs 10 nods, while the country trio and Lady Gaga earn six

Eminem leads Grammy nominations with 10updated: Thu Dec 02 2010 02:18:00

Riding the strength of his "Recovery" album, rapper Eminem nabbed 10 Grammy nominations when nominations for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday night.

Oil spill, World Cup among Yahoo's most searched termsupdated: Wed Dec 01 2010 07:26:00

The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was the most searched term on Yahoo in 2010, the search engine said Wednesday.

People.com: POLL: Which Hot New Album Will You Buy This Week?updated: Tue Nov 23 2010 17:32:00

There's plenty to choose from, including Jessica Simpson, Kanye West and the Burlesque soundtrack

People.com: Justin Bieber Dominates American Music Awardsupdated: Mon Nov 22 2010 11:09:00

"I can't stop smiling," says the 16-year-old, who picked up four awards

Bieber fever heats up American Music Awardsupdated: Mon Nov 22 2010 08:24:00

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber dominated the 2010 American Music Awards, beating out veteran performers to win artist of the year and three other trophies Sunday night.

Justin Bieber: 'I strive for the best'updated: Mon Nov 22 2010 08:24:00

CNN's Denise Quan talks to Justin Bieber, who took home four American Music Awards.

Freshman Justin Bieber takes on seniors at AMAsupdated: Mon Nov 22 2010 04:12:00

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber goes head-to-head with veteran rapper Eminem at 38th annual American Music Awards Sunday night, just 18 months after Bieber's first single hit the charts.

Super Bowl thriller for 'Glee'updated: Fri Nov 19 2010 09:12:00

The Buzz Today: Super Bowl episode of "Glee", "American Idol" changes and a Bristol Palin backlash.

Beyonce perfume ad too hot for TV?updated: Thu Nov 18 2010 05:30:00

Beyonce's sexy new "Heat" commercial is banned from daytime TV in the U.K. HLN's "Showbiz Tonight" panel weighs in.

'Producer' excerpt: Freaking out is not an optionupdated: Mon Nov 15 2010 12:17:00

I remembered exactly where I was when John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, President Kennedy, and Princess Diana had died. I knew that if Michael Jackson really was gone, this was the same kind of monumental loss that would send the entire world into collective shock. But I had a show to book. I returned to my office and got back on the phone, so far removed from where I'd been when I woke up that morning, it was hard to believe it was the same day.

Michael Jackson duet with Akon released onlineupdated: Mon Nov 15 2010 09:37:00

A duet Michael Jackson recorded with Akon was released Monday as the first official single from the upcoming album "Michael," a collection of previously unpublished songs from the late pop star.

Michael Jackson's Akon duet releasedupdated: Mon Nov 15 2010 09:37:00

There's a new Michael Jackson song out today called "Hold My Hand" featuring Akon. HLN's Robin Meade reports.

Michael Jackson's 'Breaking News'updated: Fri Nov 12 2010 02:22:00

The late King of Pop's newest single hits airwaves as his children and mother talk to Oprah Winfrey.

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