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Hagar: Not surprised at Van Halen tour woes

Right now, Sammy Hagar is awfully glad he's not in Van Halen anymore. Complete Story...

APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13

Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13

The Associated Press has discovered documents that show country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe.

Van Halen postpones summer concert dates

Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.

Not just for film types: LMFAO rocks Cannes

It's not just film stars who are flocking to Cannes. Music types can't resist either.

The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending May 14, 2012

Jay-Z announces 2-day Philly music festival

Jay-Z is in a Philadelphia State of Mind: The rapper announced a two-day music festival Monday in the City of Brotherly Love.

Adam Lambert talks new album, 'Idol' knock-offs

Adam Lambert isn't coming off "American Idol" or a racy American Music Awards performance, nor is he declaring his sexuality in Rolling Stone or posing with a nude model in Details magazine.

Bobby Brown says his new album represents healing

Bobby Brown says it took him a long time to come out with a new album because he's spent so much time trying to get his life on track.

Far East Movement returns to clubs for new album

Far East Movement has provided a thumping soundtrack to clubs around the world, so it seems appropriate that the group prepared for their latest album by doing essential research — a week of clubbing in Las Vegas.

As book thrives, Carole King closing book on music

The voice behind dozens of standards like "It's Too Late," "You've Got a Friend" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" says her music-making days are likely over.

Tim McGraw launches line of signature headphones

Country music star Tim McGraw says his daughters love wearing his new headphones around the house. Just don't ask them to go past the front door.

Whitney Houston's mother releases new gospel songs

Whitney Houston's mother has released a new album of gospel tunes, her first new music since her daughter's death and in more than a decade.

Vince Gill feels free as an independent artist

Vince Gill can do whatever he wants.

Rita Ora: 'R.I.P' to rumors she's dating Drake

Jay-Z's protege Rita Ora says she's not dating Drake, they're just good friends.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band marks 50 years at fest

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Sunday marked its 50th anniversary with a jam session at New Orleans' Jazz Fest featuring a number of old friends.

Latin star Rubio marks Cinco de Mayo at Jazz Fest

As fans chanted her name Saturday in anticipation of her New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival debut, Mexican pop star Paulina Rubio strutted on stage wielding an electric guitar and sporting tight black shorts, tall black boots and red sunglasses.

Mystikal gives a bit of NO flavor to Jazz Fest

Thousands turned out Friday to see New Orleans rapper Mystikal perform one last time before returning to jail on a probation violation.

Mardi Gras Indians on display at Jazz Fest

Mardi Gras Indians have been parading at Carnival and Louisiana festivals for generations, but growing interest in their culture has the dancing, costumed Indians on display in a new way at this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

B.o.B gets advice from Chris Martin for 2nd album

B.o.B's 2010 debut launched hits that co-starred Bruno Mars, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo and Hayley Williams of Paramore. So for his second album, the rapper wanted to feature his many talents without assists from famous faces.

In first solo album, Jack White taps a blue vein

Jack White is musing on his latest color scheme.

D'Angelo to perform at Essence Music Festival

D'Angelo is making his comeback: The reclusive singer will give his first U.S. performance in 10 years at the 2012 Essence Music Festival.

Second weekend of Jazz Fest kicks off Thursday

After missing last year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival because she was roughly eight months pregnant, singer-songwriter Theresa Andersson is thrilled to be back this year — and just in time to perform songs from her new album, "Street Parade."

Helm, stars salute Amnesty International in song

One of the last studio recordings by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Levon Helm was also one of the closest to his heart.

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Tribute: Donna Summer will live on...
Source: The Houston Chronicle

Tribute: Donna Summer will live on

Reactions to the death of Donna Summer
Source: msnbc.com

Matt Nathanson, "Come On Get Higher", and "Run" by Matt Nathanson and Sugarland,

Matt Nathanson singing "Come on Get Higher" and the song "Run" (featured with Sugarland). Matt and Sugarland on "Run' both provide some great harmony along with some powerful lyrics. The song 'RUN" so reminds of a very special friend who shall remain nameless here. So let's just …

Donna Summer Dies of Cancer at Age 63
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After a battle with cancer, Donna Summer, the disco queen of the 1970s, has died at the age of 63 at her home in Florida.

Chuck Brown, go-go music pioneer, dies at 75 - CBS News
Source: CBS News

"Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capitol, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75."

BitTorrent Piracy Boosts Music Sales, Study Finds
Source: TorrentFreak

A new academic paper by a researcher from the North Carolina State University has examined the link between BitTorrent downloads and music album sales. Contrary to what’s often claimed by the major record labels, the paper concludes that there is absolutely no evidence th …

Indonesian organizers fight to save Lady Gaga gig and Discussion
Source: japantoday.com

ut the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) said it would create havoc if Lady Gaga were allowed to perform in Indonesia, calling her the "devil's messenger" who wears only a "bra and panties" on stage.

Hip-hop artist Y-Love comes out, Jay-Z is pro-gay marriage, so is Will Smith
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The buzz is out on the Twitter-verse and Interwebs about rapper Y-Love coming out officially.

The Pied Piper (Trying To Find The Right Words). Original Music-Lyrics-Vocals & Video By Penn. @(~..~)@

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Stevie Wonder -- Born May 13, 1950
Source: | AllMusic

“Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.” ~ Stevie Wonderhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2WzocbSd2w

Guns N' Roses-Patience,

When life has you on hold. Nothing else you can really do unless you just.....

Sun shines on Groovin The Moo
Source: The Maitland Mercury

Groovin The Moo in Australia happened on Saturday with performances by Kaiser Chiefs, Public Enemy, The Maccabees, Mutemath and Digitalism - plus many more.

Booker T bassist Donald Dunn dies in Tokyo aged 70
Source: BBC News - Japan hit by massive earthquake

Bass guitarist Donald "Duck" Dunn, who played with Booker T and the MGs, has died in Tokyo aged 70. The MGs were the house band for Stax Records, and Dunn can be heard on songs such as Otis Redding's Respect and Sam and Dave's Hold On, I'm Comin'. He was in Japan for a series …

seeded by Shaheen Sultan Dhanji - International Poetry Festival in Havana - Remembering: Alberti, Miguel, Neruda
Source: Granma International

  For the living memory of Alberti, Miguel and Neruda• May 21 - 27 International Poetry Festival in Havana Madeleine Sautié Rodríguez "We call upon the world’s poetry festivals to join a powerful poetic action on May 22 to pay tribute to these imm …

Game-powered machine learning opens door to Google for music
Source: spacedaily.com

The question is if you have only extracted a little bit of knowledge from people and you only have a rudimentary machine learning system, can the computer use that rudimentary version to determine the most effective next questions to ask the people?" said Lanckriet. "It's like a  …

Madonna: A true blue rock star
Source: msnbc.com

She might play pop, but that doesn’t mean she shouldn’t be in the Rock Hall

The Ultimate Mother's Day Playlist
Source: Rolling Stone

The annals of rock & roll folklore are full of tough mothers, evil mothers, motorcycle mamas, mothers of invention. Although stars love to get sentimental over their mamas, there’s something special about the fearsome, badass maternal figures of rock & roll & …

I Feel The Blues!

I've been a long time fan of rock & roll music - ultimately leaning towards the classic rock. But, after a trip to Louisiana, I discovered Zydaco and the Blues. Don't want rap, don't want Bieber, not (yawn) classical.

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