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SC court nixes James Brown estate settlement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a settlement divvying up the multimillion-dollar estate of James Brown, saying a former attorney general didn't follow the...

entertainment / music Wed, Feb 27, 2013 - 12:05pm

For 1st time since 1999, music revenues inch up

LONDON (AP) — More than a decade after online file swapping tipped the music industry into turmoil, record executives may finally be getting a sliver of good news. Industry revenue...

entertainment / music Tue, Feb 26, 2013 - 11:40am

This publicity photo provided by Fisher-Price shows multi-platinum recording artist and new father, Nick Lachey's album cover for "A Father's Lullaby." Lachey's first-ever lullaby album inspired by his son, Camden, releases in March in partnership with Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, and Mood Entertainment. Lachey and wife, Vanessa, welcomed their son in Sept. 2012. (AP Photo/Fisher-Price, Austin Hargrave) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

New dad Nick Lachey to release a lullaby album

NEW YORK (AP) — First-time dad Nick Lachey knows all about rocking a baby to sleep. Now he wants to help other kids get their rest. His new album, "A...

entertainment / music Tue, Feb 26, 2013 - 10:15am

In this March 2, 2007, file photo, Prince accepts an award during the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Copyright Associated Press, 2013

Prince to appear on Jimmy Fallon's show Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — Prince is continuing to ramp up his public profile. This week, he'll make an appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” A rep for the late-night...

entertainment / music Mon, Feb 25, 2013 - 11:06am

This Feb. 10, 2013 file photo shows recording artists Just Timberlake, left, and Jay-Z performing at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. On Friday, Feb. 22, the pair announced their 12-city Legends of the Summer tour beginning July 17 in Toronto and ending Aug. 16 in Miami. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z announce joint tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Put on your suit and tie: Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z are hitting the road together. The performers announced Friday that they'll embark on a 12-city stadium...

entertainment / music Fri, Feb 22, 2013 - 1:38pm

Epic to pull song with offending Lil Wayne lyric

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Epic Records is going to "great efforts" to take down a new Future remix leaked over the weekend with a vulgar Lil Wayne lyric that has...

entertainment / music Thu, Feb 14, 2013 - 11:33am

Mark Christensen, an English professor at Bemidji State University, is a good pick to play the role of Charles Dickens for the Bemidji Community Theater production of “A Christmas Carol.” Next to him is Trevor Shaw as Tiny Tim Cratchit. Mitchell Shaw, right, plays Peter Cratchit. Patt Rall | Bemidji Pioneer

Five decades later: BSU English professor to give senior voice recital

BEMIDJI – Mark Christensen began his studies at the lab school of Bemidji State Teachers College in 1959. “I think it’s kind of cool that I’m going to graduate from...

entertainment / music Thu, Feb 14, 2013 - 1:15am

A photo, taken at the lab school at Bemidji State Teachers College, shows sixth-grader Bill Bender on the horn, Jim Thompson on the oboe and an unidentified student on the tuba. Send an email to prall@bemidjipioneer if you can identify the youngster. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Happy music, bass line keeps Thompson playing Back in the day when Bemidji State University had a lab school for students and teachers in training, Jim Thompson was trying out...

entertainment / music Mon, Feb 11, 2013 - 4:05pm

Justin Timberlake performs at his Post Grammy Concert at the Palladium, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press.

Justin Timberlake performs post-Grammy show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mr. "SexyBack" performed back-to-back Sunday night. After Justin Timberlake's performance at the Grammy Awards, the pop star electrified during a 90-minute set at the Hollywood Palladium...

entertainment / music Mon, Feb 11, 2013 - 2:33pm

This 2012 photo released by Ryan Truesdell shows a portrait of the composer-arranger. Truesdell is nominated for three Grammy Awards for his album, "Centennial - Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans." (AP Photo/Shaun Mader)Copyright 2012, The Associated Press.

Grammy nominee unearths hidden Gil Evans treasures

NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy nominee Ryan Truesdell felt like a "jazz archaeologist" as he sifted through thousands of pages of manuscripts in a safe in the apartment of renowned...

entertainment / music Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 2:45pm

25 billion served up: iTunes reaches milestone

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The answer to the trivia question will be: "Monkey Drums (Goskel Vancin Remix) by Chase Buch." That's the 25-billionth song purchased on iTunes. Apple announced the...

entertainment / music Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 2:42pm

This Aug. 22, 2012 photo shows members of the British boy band "The Wanted", from left, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Max George, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes posing for a portrait at JetBlue's T5 at JFK International Airport in New York. The British fivesome announced Wednesday, Feb. 6, that their new reality show will debut in June on E!. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press.

Boy band The Wanted sign on for E! reality series

NEW YORK (AP) — The Wanted is trying to keep it real: The boy band has signed on to do a reality series on E! The British fivesome announced Wednesday...

entertainment / music Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 2:35pm

This Jan. 18, 2013 file photo shows actress and singer Alicia Keys posing for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Fresh off her national anthem performance at the Super Bowl, Keys set to be the halftime entertainment for the NBA All-Star game on Feb. 17 in Houston. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press.

Alicia Keys is NBA All-Star halftime performer

NEW YORK (AP) — Next stop for Alicia Keys? NBA All-Star weekend. The superstar, fresh off her national anthem performance at the Super Bowl, is set to be the halftime...

entertainment / music Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 9:22am

Sting, Rihanna, Mars, Clarkson to sing at Grammys

NEW YORK (AP) — Sting, Rihanna and Bruno Mars will hit the stage for a special performance at next week's Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Monday that they will...

entertainment / music Mon, Feb 04, 2013 - 9:36am

Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Following Super Bowl, Beyonce announces world tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce was just warming up at the Super Bowl: The singer has announced a world tour. "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" will kick off April...

entertainment / music Mon, Feb 04, 2013 - 8:52am

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