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Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:29:11 GMT

The whimsical ceremony also marked the 50th anniversary of the Hollywood sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking.

Ringo Starr - Hollywood Los Angeles California - John Lennon - Hollywood - Hollywood Walk of Fame

Bonnaroo to feature Chris Rock, Jay-Z, others

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:09:20 GMT

Organizers announced Tuesday night a lineup that features the Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z at the head of a list that includes a little bit of everything.
Stevie Wonder - Jay-Z - Dave Matthews - Chris Rock - Music

The Who pounds out nostalgia, spectacle

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 03:03:55 GMT

Maybe 30 years ago, The Who would have been an explosive act for a Super Bowl halftime show. Or anywhere else.

Super Bowl - Halftime show - sport - Games - Board Games

Wyclef Jean, choir open BET concert for Haiti

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 06:06:12 GMT

Nearly a month after a devastating earthquake, shock gave way to a celebration of Haitian culture and pride.

Haiti - Wyclef Jean - Caribbean - Jean - BET

25 most influential albums by African-Americans

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:59:24 GMT

There are a few expected LPs like Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On'" and Public Enemy's "It Takes a Nation of Millions ..." but also some surprising choices as well, such as Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" instead of "Thriller."

Michael Jackson - Marvin Gaye - African American - What's Going On - Off the Wall

Leonard Cohen delays tour after back injury

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:43:21 GMT

Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has postponed an upcoming European tour by six months after hurting his lower back while exercising, his representatives said Friday.
Leonard Cohen - Singer–songwriter - Music - Canada - Arts and Entertainment

Pete Wentz says Fall Out Boy not totally done

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:56:10 GMT

The bassist says talk of Fall Out Boy’s demise has been blown out of proportion — but he isn’t sure when the rock band will performing together again.

Pete Wentz - Fall Out Boy - Musical ensemble - Bassist - Music

Townshend defends himself ahead of SB show

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:58:57 GMT

The Who gave an energetic, acoustic preview of Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, but things turned serious when Pete Townshend defended himself against critics who say he should not be performing.
Super Bowl - Pete Townshend - Halftime show - Sports - The Who

Label defends Swift’s Grammy performance

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:09:29 GMT

"It's that classic thing that critics do of building something up and then wanting to tear it down," said the head of Taylor Swift's record label.

Taylor Swift - Grammy Award - Record label - Music - Arts and Entertainment

Sire Records founder testifies in murder trial

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:16:04 GMT

Sire Records founder Seymour Stein is helping Manhattan prosecutors detail his ex-wife's last day alive — and the activities of the personal assistant accused of murdering her.
Seymour Stein - Sire Records - Murder - Music - Record label