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Army cancels Ted Nugent's performance at Fort Knox over Obama commentsupdated: Sun Apr 22 2012 06:04:00

It's lights out on Ted Nugent's scheduled performance at an Army base in Kentucky.

Stars react to Chris Brown, Rihannaupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 05:42:00

SInger Jill Scott and actress Niecy Nash say people should let Chris Brown and Rihanna resolve their issues on their own.

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.

Etta James remembered at funeralupdated: Sat Jan 28 2012 21:29:00

Mourners remembered legendary singer Etta James as an authentic voice whose vocals bridged genres from blues to rock.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has cancerupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 05:00:00

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with cancer, a statement from the English heavy metal band said.

Stone Roses wanna be adored againupdated: Wed Oct 19 2011 10:50:00

Influential British rock band The Stone Roses announced on Tuesday they will reform for several concerts next year after a 15-year hiatus.

Mike Mills on why R.E.M. are calling it quits updated: Mon Sep 26 2011 12:26:00

"There is a great deal of sadness, but it's really celebratory," R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills says, describing his conflicting emotions the day after he, guitarist Peter Buck and singer Michael Stipe announced they were disbanding after 31 years together.

Commentary: The roots of grunge run deepupdated: Fri Sep 23 2011 12:19:00

During the days leading up to the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's landmark album "Nevermind" on Saturday and the grunge album's deluxe reissue the following Tuesday, you're going to hear a lot about how "Nevermind" changed everything:

'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.

Remembering Aaliyah, 10 years laterupdated: Wed Aug 24 2011 11:37:00

It's been a decade since the tragic death of R&B star and budding actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton.

People.com: Motown's Nick Ashford Diesupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 13:51:00

The male half of Motown hitmakers Ashford & Simpson had battled throat cancer

2009: Ashford 'Solid as a rock'updated: Tue Aug 23 2011 06:16:00

Ashford and Simpson perform "Solid as Barack," a song for President Barack Obama, on Larry King Live.

Nickolas Ashford of Motown duo Ashford and Simpson diesupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 06:16:00

Nickolas Ashford, one-half of the successful Motown singer-songwriter duo of Ashford and Simpson, died Monday afternoon, his longtime former publicist said.

Chris Brown wins 4 BET Awardsupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 13:28:00

Chris Brown was a big winner at the BET Awards, and the stars sound off about his success and troubles.

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.

Obsessions: Is it finally Kelly Rowland's time?updated: Thu Jun 16 2011 19:22:00

Destiny's Child helped put her on the map.

The original riot grrrl on Katy Perry, '90s revivalupdated: Tue Jun 07 2011 17:48:00

Kathleen Hanna is the poster grrrl for feminist punk music.

The world's best music festivalsupdated: Tue May 31 2011 09:59:00

Grab your tent and your sunglasses -- the summer music festival season is upon us once again.

Rolling Stone's 100 best albums of the '80supdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 10:09:00

This has been the first rock & roll decade without revolution, or true revolutionaries, to call its own. The Fifties witnessed nothing less than the birth of the music. The Sixties were rocked by Beatlemania, Motown, Phil Spector, psychedelia and Bob Dylan. The Seventies gave rise to David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, heavy metal, punk and New Wave.

CNNMoney: Rock band camp? Sure, with Citi rewards pointsupdated: Mon Apr 18 2011 15:03:00

Are you a rock star wannabe? If you're a Citibank customer, you can attend adult rock band camp by cashing in your rewards points.

SI.com: Jeff Wagenheim: Bellator's rare turn in spotlight produces some hits and missesupdated: Wed Apr 06 2011 11:32:00

A month ago, the Bellator Fighting Championships was pretty much flying under the radar, a third-class destination on the landscape of American mixed martial arts. But with the parent company of the sport's foremost organization, the UFC, purchasing No. 2 Strikeforce, you might say those two outfits are now Nos. 1 and 1A, and you can take away the "A" if Dana White's much-emphasized "business as usual" post-sale approach gradually gives way to a consolidation of all Zuffa-owned talent. So that means Bellator has essentially moved up to the No. 2 position, right?

Sammy Hagar talks family, Van Halen and aliensupdated: Tue Apr 05 2011 10:50:00

Rock singer Sammy Hagar, a little older since his Van Halen days but still featuring bountiful blond curls, touted single moms, family and sex Monday night on the premiere of HLN's "Dr. Drew."

Sammy Hagar talks alcoholism, Van Halenupdated: Tue Apr 05 2011 10:50:00

Sammy Hagar explains problems he and Eddie Van Halen had with alcohol.

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

Satisfaction! Rolling Stones selling HD catalog onlineupdated: Wed Mar 02 2011 00:44:00

Lovers of high-fidelity audio are about to get some satisfaction.

The White House celebrates Motownupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 13:32:00

The White House honors the sounds of Motown at an all-star event.

White House concert honors Motown sound in star-studded eventupdated: Thu Feb 24 2011 23:04:00

The White House grooved to the Motown sound Thursday night, with an all-star lineup performing some of the most memorable songs from the hit factory that started in a Detroit basement.

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: 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

Van Halen guitar lands in Smithsonianupdated: Tue Feb 08 2011 06:12:00

A monster of sorts is lurking in the halls of the Smithsonian -- a beast that once belonged to rocker Eddie Van Halen.

Cupcakes and rock 'n' roll in Chinaupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 02:46:00

CNN's Stan Grant explores how American culture is winning over the Chinese, despite U.S.-China tensions.

Steven Tyler's 'Idol' reincarnationupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 10:34:00

Steven Tyler is in promotion mode, but it's difficult to tell if the Aerosmith singer is promoting "American Idol," where he and Jennifer Lopez are to be the new Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, or if he is using television's highest-rated show over the last nine seasons running to promote himself.

The next wave of European pop stars invade L.A.updated: Thu Jan 13 2011 16:58:00

Los Angeles has long been a destination for artistic dreamers from Europe: Zsa Zsa Gabor moved to Hollywood from Hungary in the 1940s to act. Warsaw-born Roman Polanski moved to Southern California in the 1960s to direct.

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."

CNNMoney: Apple starts selling Beatles songsupdated: Tue Nov 16 2010 12:49:00

It's been a long and winding road, but Apple finally began selling Beatles songs on iTunes on Tuesday.

'Euro-hop' music invades Americaupdated: Tue Nov 09 2010 16:01:00

Blame it on the French if you must, but 2010 may well go down as the year mainstream America went not just Europop, but "Euro-hop."

'Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock' unleashes the nerdupdated: Wed Sep 29 2010 13:41:00

In an otherworldly landscape, with controllers in hand, players must conquer the Beast in order to release a powerful demigod.

People.com: Alicia Keys & Rihanna Help Cancer-Stricken Broadway Starupdated: Thu Jul 08 2010 14:30:00

Shannon Tavarez, 11, has gone from performing in The Lion King to receiving chemotherapy treatments

People.com: Is Rihanna Giving Matt Kemp a Jessica Simpson Curse?updated: Tue Jun 29 2010 01:09:00

The Dodger slugger's game is suffering as his relationship with the singer heats up

'Idol' now open to 15-year-old aspiring singersupdated: Mon Jun 21 2010 22:23:00

"American Idol" announced Monday that it is lowering the minimum age restriction for contestants from 16 to 15, allowing even younger aspiring pop stars to forgo their hairbrushes and stuffed-animal audiences in exchange for a real microphone and millions of TV viewers.

People.com: Backstreet Boys Make the New Kids Fans Screamupdated: Mon Jun 21 2010 16:28:00

The boy bands team up for an energetic performance at New York's Radio City - should they make it a regular thing?

A fan's take on 'Green Day: Rock Band'updated: Mon Jun 14 2010 18:53:00

Ah, fandom, it's a curious and wonderful thing. When it was announced last year that we would be getting a Green Day version of "Rock Band," fans of the band (myself included) were pretty excited.

People.com: Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed - or Forced to Like Thingsupdated: Wed Jun 09 2010 16:49:00

From Twitter to Twilight, the young pop star has no problem expressing her pop culture dislikes

People.com: Britney Spears Steals Ashton Kutcher's Twitter Crownupdated: Tue May 25 2010 09:27:00

The pop star overtakes the actor (and social media guru) on the micro-blogging site

People.com: Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato Splitupdated: Tue May 25 2010 09:27:00

But they won't be far from each other this summer - they're still touring together

Charice: The next Celine Dion?updated: Wed May 19 2010 14:09:00

She's only 4-foot-9, but Charice has a towering voice. When she applies her vocal pipes to a Whitney Houston ballad, she makes it look as easy as tying her shoelaces.

People.com: Evan Farmer & Laura Bell Bundy Reveal CMT's 2010 Music Award Nomineesupdated: Tue May 11 2010 11:52:00

See who leads - with three nods each!

Iggy Pop roars with a renewed 'Power'updated: Thu Apr 22 2010 13:55:00

Iggy Pop, the Godfather of Punk, has crashed the flower-power party.

Iggy and the Stooges returnupdated: Thu Apr 22 2010 13:55:00

Iggy Pop reflects on his long and tumultuous career and the reissue of "Raw Power."

People.com: Rihanna 'Okay' After Being Hospitalized for Injured Ribupdated: Thu Apr 22 2010 08:07:00

Doctors checked the singer to make sure "it was nothing serious," her rep tells PEOPLE

People.com: Rihanna Briefly Hospitalized Following Concert in Zurichupdated: Wed Apr 21 2010 18:52:00

The pop star was treated for an unknown condition but is scheduled to continue her tour in Europe

Lady Gaga joins the list of celibate starsupdated: Tue Apr 13 2010 15:08:00

There are certain people you expect to preach abstinence -- for example, your parents and that sex-ed teacher in high school who traumatized you with an STD slideshow. But you might not expect to hear it from Ms. No Pants herself, Lady Gaga.

People.com: Rihanna Admits L.A. Dodger Is Her 'Boyfriend'updated: Thu Apr 08 2010 15:48:00

Rihanna's relationship with Matt Kemp is strictly for fun, she tells Ryan Seacrest

Justin Bieber fever: Careful, it's catchingupdated: Fri Apr 02 2010 20:29:00

The Justin Bieber strain of fandom is so strong, it's kept his name in the top 10 of Twitter trending topics for weeks on end, has caused injuries resulting from a mall melee, and has even led to an arrest.

Death metal rockers raise eyebrows in sedate Bahrainupdated: Fri Mar 12 2010 09:50:00

He's an airline worker by day, and unknown to most of his colleagues, a death metal rocker by night.

Death metal in Bahrainupdated: Fri Mar 12 2010 09:50:00

In Bahrain, rocking out to riffs does more than just raise eyebrows.

People.com: Jessica Simpson 'Angry' John Mayer Spilled Sex Detailsupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 14:13:00

She says her phone won't stop ringing. Plus, she tells Oprah she doesn't want to be a size 0

People.com: Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert Lead ACM Nominationsupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 12:54:00

Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift also score multiple Academy of Country Music nods

People.com: Jasmina's Mom Hurt, but Thankful for Rihanna's Involvementupdated: Mon Mar 01 2010 14:28:00

Thea Anema denies that she Tweeted that the singer was using her daughter for publicity

People.com: Kevin James to Host Kids' Choice Awardsupdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 06:11:00

The star of Paul Blart: Mall Cop jokes that hosting the show "completes me"

People.com: John Mayer Compares Jessica Simpson to 'Sexual Napalm'updated: Wed Feb 10 2010 17:53:00

"That girl is like crack cocaine to me," the musician tells Playboy about his ex

Grammys rocked the houseupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 21:14:00

From winners to performances, the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards didn't disappoint.

Taylor Swift, Beyonce grab Grammys, but Jackson kids steal showupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 21:14:00

The most memorable moment of the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday may be the onstage appearance of Michael Jackson's two eldest children to accept their father's lifetime achievement award.

'We are the World' updateupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 09:23:00

CNN's Kareen Wynter talks to music producer RedOne about his involvement with the "We are the World" update.

Stars gather for 'We Are the World' recordingupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 09:23:00

Dozens of recording stars converged on a Hollywood studio on Monday evening to add their voices to a song they hope will raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief.

People.com: FIRST LISTEN: Like Taylor Swift? Stream the Valentine's Day Soundtrack!updated: Mon Feb 01 2010 14:11:00

Listen to exclusive songs by the country superstar, Jewel, Leighton Meester and more

'This is the dream come true'updated: Mon Feb 01 2010 10:44:00

Country music singer Taylor Swift celebrates after winning the Grammy for album of the year.

List of Grammy winnersupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 10:44:00

The nominations for the 52nd Grammy Awards are listed below, with winners italicized in bold and asterisked:

Where fashion and music meetupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 09:35:00

Celebrities show off their fashion sense on the red carpet at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Grammy style: Best dressed on recordupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 09:35:00

Music's biggest night has always been known for over-the-top style, and this year's crop of Grammy nominees -- from Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga to Katy Perry and Beyonce -- are some of the most fashion-forward yet.

Taylor Swift takes album of the year, 3 other Grammysupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 09:26:00

Taylor Swift won the biggest Grammy of the night, album of the year for her CD "Fearless."

People.com: A Galaxy of Stars Light Up Pre-Grammy Galaupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 08:30:00

Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Fergie celebrate with music's biggest names

Connector of the Day: Ozzy Osbourneupdated: Fri Jan 29 2010 10:43:00

Ozzy Osbourne talks sex, drugs, rock and roll and what inspired him to write his book.

People.com: SNEAK PEEK: Inside Grammy Week Partiesupdated: Thu Jan 28 2010 11:07:00

Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Keith Urban are all expected to let loose

People.com: Taylor Swift Sings Along with Keith Urban and John Mayer - in the Audience!updated: Thu Jan 28 2010 08:48:00

The country star surprised audience members at a taping of CMT's Crossroads in Nashville

'Hope For Haiti Now'updated: Tue Jan 26 2010 16:44:00

A wide variety of musical performers all came together during the "Hope for Haiti Now" benefit telecast Friday night.

Telethon tries to raise 'Hope for Haiti'updated: Tue Jan 26 2010 16:44:00

Solemn music from the world's biggest stars served as the soundtrack to Friday night's telethon for Haiti relief, but the fundraiser ended with Wyclef Jean shouting "Enough of the moping, let's rebuild Haiti."

'Hope for Haiti' raises $58 million and countingupdated: Tue Jan 26 2010 16:39:00

Friday night's star-studded "Hope for Haiti" telethon has raised a record-breaking $58 million, with more donations continuing to pour in from around the world, the benefit's organizers announced Saturday.

People.com: Taylor Swift and John Mayer Collaborate over Dinnerupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 20:52:00

The singers, who have recorded together, step out to a Nashville hot spot with friends

People.com: George Clooney Running the Largest Celeb Call Center Everupdated: Sat Jan 23 2010 17:54:00

He has organized 140 actresses, singers and TV hosts to not be on the show, but to just answer phones

People.com: Music Stars Sign Up for Haiti Telethonupdated: Wed Jan 20 2010 11:07:00

The event airs Friday from New York, Los Angeles and London

Beyonce, Taylor Swift lead Grammy nominationsupdated: Tue Jan 19 2010 13:01:00

The Grammy stage is set for a redux of one of the most infamous moments in music award show history when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech after a win over Beyonce at September's MTV awards show.

People.com: Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers to Join Grammy Presentersupdated: Thu Jan 14 2010 13:33:00

Nine-time winner Norah Jones is also on the program, as are Justin Beiber and Josh Duhamel

The Clash, Pink Floyd get British royal stamp of approvalupdated: Fri Jan 08 2010 15:28:00

After the gloom of December's postal strikes, Britain's Royal Mail has started the new year in the right tune with the launch of 10 stamps which feature iconic album covers.

People.com: LISTEN: Taylor Swift Gets a Love Song - for Chanukahupdated: Mon Dec 14 2009 13:09:00

Rocker Evan Taubenfeld pens an acoustic tune professing his love of the country singer - just in time for the holidays

The legacy of Otis Reddingupdated: Mon Dec 14 2009 12:09:00

Otis Redding was proud to be a country boy.

Redding's Big O Ranchupdated: Mon Dec 14 2009 12:09:00

The woman who knew Otis Redding the best discusses his death, his music and the home the two purchased before his death.

Zep's quiet man meets Nirvana's powerhouseupdated: Mon Dec 07 2009 07:49:00

Dave Grohl is furiously pounding on his drum kit, his shoulder-length hair flying in 16 directions. It's a scene straight out of 1993, except Kurt Cobain isn't at the mic.

People.com: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Lead Grammy Nominationsupdated: Thu Dec 03 2009 10:29:00

Is the stage set for another showdown with Kanye West? But look out for Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas

People.com: PEOPLE Predicts Tonight's Grammy Nominationsupdated: Thu Dec 03 2009 08:30:00

Music critic Chuck Arnold looks back at the year's releases - and picks the likely honorees

Shakira shakes it up with new albumupdated: Mon Nov 23 2009 15:23:00

Her hips may not lie, but Shakira's fingernails sure know how to do some damage. The pop singer has gone all wolflike for her new album, out Monday.

Shakira's 'She Wolf'updated: Mon Nov 23 2009 15:23:00

Singer-songwriter Shakira talks about her new album and reflects on her voice, which she doesn't think sounds like a goat.

Rihanna, happy to be back, hits AMA stageupdated: Sun Nov 22 2009 22:57:00

Rihanna took the red carpet and stage by storm Sunday night, nine months after she was severely beaten by boyfriend Chris Brown on the eve of the Grammys.

China exports rock 'n' rollupdated: Fri Nov 13 2009 08:38:00

CNN's Emily Chang reports on China's latest exports, rock 'n' roll as two Chinese bands head to tour in the U.S.

China's latest export -- rock 'n' roll -- hits the U.S.updated: Fri Nov 13 2009 08:38:00

Two of China's hottest up-and-coming rock bands -- Carsick Cars and P.K. 14 -- are taking their first steps on a whirlwind American music tour to showcase the Asian giant's latest export: rock 'n' roll.

People.com: Steven Tyler: Back with Aerosmithupdated: Wed Nov 11 2009 16:48:00

Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry make the announcement during a surprise appearance in New York

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