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In this June 29, 2012 file photo, singer Michael Buble and his wife, Argentine TV actress Luisana Lopilato, pose at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards at London Hilton, in London. His new album, “To Be Loved,” will be released April 23 and includes a tribute to his wife. They announced in January their expecting their first child. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP, File) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

Future dad Buble not worried about album sales

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Buble has sold millions of albums, but as he readies the release of his newest project, he's less concerned with his future sales, thanks to...

entertainment / music Thu, Mar 14, 2013 - 10:15am

This March 5, 2013 photo shows Berry Gordy posing for a portrait in Times Square in New York. Gordy is getting an honor at the upcoming Songwriters Hall of Fame. The organization announced Tuesday, March 12, 2013, that the Motown founder will receive the pioneer award at their 44th annual induction ceremony June 13 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

Berry Gordy to be honored by Songwriters Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Berry Gordy will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame gala. The organization announced Tuesday that the Motown founder will receive the Pioneer Award...

entertainment / music Tue, Mar 12, 2013 - 10:42am

2 acts seeking compensation for 'Harlem Shake'

NEW YORK (AP) — Two performers who say their songs have been used in Baauer's No. 1 hit "Harlem Shake" are seeking compensation because their vocals have been used without...

entertainment / music Mon, Mar 11, 2013 - 1:31pm

This March 10, 2013 photo provided by the Metropolitan Opera shows the winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals Concert in New York. The winners, from left, Brandon Cedel, Sydney Mancasola, Michael Brandenburg, Rebecca Pedersen, Musa Ngqungwana and Thomas Richards, will each receive a $15,000 grant for further study. (AP Photo/Metropolitan Opera, Rebecca Fay) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

6 young singers top Met auditions

NEW YORK (AP) — From a starting field of nearly 1,500 aspiring opera singers across the country, it came down to 10 — three sopranos, one tenor and six deep...

entertainment / music Mon, Mar 11, 2013 - 10:58am

Osbourne confirms seizure, tweets hospital photo

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Osbourne says she had a seizure and doctors are trying to figure out why. The 28-year-old TV personality posted a photo on Twitter late Thursday...

entertainment / music Fri, Mar 08, 2013 - 2:49pm

Singer Bettye Lavette performs at "The Music of Prince" tribute concert at Carnegie Hall on Thursday March 7, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Costello, D'Angelo, more perform at Prince tribute

=NEW YORK (AP) — They partied like it was 1999 — the audience and the musicians — at a Prince tribute concert at Carnegie Hall. More than 20 performers, including...

entertainment / music Fri, Mar 08, 2013 - 12:14pm

In this Feb. 25, 2013 photo, South Korean rapper PSY, performs with dancers before the inauguration ceremony of President Park Geun-hye at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean rapper PSY is unveiling his much-awaited follow-up to “Gangnam Style” next month and celebrating it with a huge concert in Seoul. PSY says he will release the new single and hold the concert at a soccer stadium both on April 13. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

PSY to unveil 'Gangnam Style' follow-up next month

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean rapper PSY says he'll unveil his much-awaited follow-up to "Gangnam Style" next month and celebrate it with a huge concert in Seoul. PSY...

entertainment / music Fri, Mar 08, 2013 - 12:05pm

This undated publicity photo shows British rock guitarist Alvin Lee. Lee, founder of the band Ten Years After who burst to stardom with a memorable Woodstock performance, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was 68. (AP Photo/Courtesy Ron Rainey)

Rock guitarist Alvin Lee dies at 68

LONDON (AP) — British rock guitarist Alvin Lee, founder of the band Ten Years After who burst to stardom with a memorable Woodstock performance, has died. He was 68. A...

entertainment / music Thu, Mar 07, 2013 - 11:28am

In this Feb. 10, 2013 photo, Kelly Clarkson performs on stage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Co-hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will perform during this year's Academy of Country Music Awards, it was announced Wednesday, March 6, 2013, and will be joined by Shelton's wife, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes and The Band Perry. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press.

Bryan, Clarkson, Strait to perform at ACM Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Already busy co-hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan also will perform during this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. The country cut-ups are among the first...

entertainment / music Wed, Mar 06, 2013 - 11:33am

Frontman of US metal band Lamb of God Randy Blythe leaves the court in Prague, Czech Republic, March 5, 2013. The court found Blythe not guilty in a case where he was charged with causing bodily harm to another person with lethal consequences. At his band's concert in Prague in May 2010. Blythe allegedly pushed down from the stage a young man who eventually died of a head injury. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Czech court clears US musician for fan's death

PRAGUE (AP) — A court acquitted on Tuesday the frontman of a U.S. heavy metal band of causing a teenage fan's death at a concert in the Czech Republic. Lamb...

entertainment / music Tue, Mar 05, 2013 - 11:34am

Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs at the o2 Arena in east London, Monday, March 4, 2013. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Bieber sorry for late London appearance

LONDON (AP) — Justin Bieber apologized Tuesday to his young fans — and their outraged, overtired parents — after they accused him of taking the stage inconsiderately late for a...

entertainment / music Tue, Mar 05, 2013 - 11:29am

The Black Keys lead Beale Street music fest lineup

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Black Keys, Sheryl Crow and Public Enemy are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at the Beale Street Music Festival in May. The eclectic...

entertainment / music Thu, Feb 28, 2013 - 2:15pm

In this July 25, 2009 file photo, Anastacia performs during her concert in Lisbon, Portugal. Managers for Anastacia say she has canceled a planned performance in Dubai and an upcoming European tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Anastascia was scheduled to perform March 30 at the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race. She successfully battled breast cancer in 2003.(AP Photo/Armando Franca) Copyright 2009, The Associated Press

Anastacia cancels tour after cancer diagnosis

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Managers for U.S. pop singer Anastacia say she has canceled a planned performance in Dubai and an upcoming European tour after being diagnosed with...

entertainment / music Thu, Feb 28, 2013 - 10:51am

Sanford Center: Celtic Thunder books fall show

BEMIDJI – The Sanford Center announced Celtic Thunder’s “Mythology” performance will be performed Oct. 20. Celtic Thunder, a group of six male musicians performing, is known for performing an eclectic...

entertainment / music Thu, Feb 28, 2013 - 1:55am

Native American flutist Keith Bear performs with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra at a children’s concert Wednesday at Bemidji High School. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Cultures join to shape Keith Bear’s music

BEMIDJI – When two cultures co-mingle to become one, the wisdom that ensues erases the earthly boundaries to become one spiritually. This week Bemidji children have listened to the “Fable...

entertainment / music Thu, Feb 28, 2013 - 1:15am

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