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Punk musician Barker sues over SC plane crash
Punk musician Travis Barker has sued over the South Carolina plane crash that injured him and killed two friends.
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Kanye West's new album to debut on MySpace Music
Add Kanye West to the list of artists previewing their new CDs on MySpace Music.
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Spears makes unexpected appearance in court
Britney Spears made another cameo in the midst of her comeback -- this time at a Los Angeles courtroom.
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FCC appeals Janet Jackson case to Supreme Court
The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jackson's breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl.
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Vloggers and stars alike gather for YouTube Live
Maybe there's something to face-to-face interaction after all. On Saturday, YouTube will host the first official "YouTube Live" at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, where the site's popular bedroom vlogging stars will share the stage with the likes of Akon and Will.i.am.
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Dresden orchestra takes note of the past
For the Dresden Staatskapelle, the past is a glorious place. Few orchestras can match its illustrious history and venerable sense of tradition. Founded in 1548, it counts Heinrich Schütz, Carl Maria von Weber, and Richard Wagner among its former music directors.
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Wilson finds his place in the sun
The Brian Wilson diehards were abuzz during intermission. They couldn't believe how great the former Beach Boys mastermind sounded and acted during his first set.
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Baby-name experts grade `Bronx Mowgli'
The name Brooklyn has been done before, so Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz turned to another New York City borough in naming their newborn son: The Bronx.
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Rapper T.I. testifies in Ohio murder trial
Rapper T.I. testified Friday that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him.
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Michael Jackson's assistant: Sheik gave him gifts
Michael Jackson's former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts.
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J-pop producer Komuro charged, released on bail
Top-selling Japanese music producer Tetsuya Komuro was formally charged with fraud Friday in a scandal that has tarnished the image of a star whose songs once dominated Japan's pop music scene.
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`Chinese Democracy' album: a 17-year evolution
The last time Guns N' Roses released an album of all-new material, there were no iPods or digital downloads. There was no "American Idol." No music blogs. No MySpace.
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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Pete Wentz have baby boy
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are the proud parents of a baby boy, and they're celebrating with some Bronx cheer -- this one is a good one.
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A new season at Tanglewood
After missing nearly the entire summer season due to a medical leave, James Levine is scheduled to return in full force next year to conduct eight programs at Tanglewood.
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Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize
The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.
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Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce
After the wedding in a Scottish castle, the mansion on a green English estate and the drinks in their own pub, Madonna and Guy Ritchie's eight-year marriage ended Friday in a dreary London courtroom.
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BSO conductor switch brings big night for Kuerti
Ticket holders who arrived at Symphony Hall for last night's Boston Symphony Orchestra performance were greeted with a highly unusual announcement tucked into a program insert, stating that Gennady Rozhdestvensky, this week's guest conductor, was "unable to conduct this performance as planned."
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Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize
The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.
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Sean Stewart settles case over fight
A case against Rod Stewart's son over a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub has been resolved.
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Dr Pepper to deliver on its free-soda promise
Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality.
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