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Lung cancer forces "Wild Thing" singer to retire (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:59:08 GMT

Reuters - Reg Presley, lead singer of British band The Troggs, famed for their 1966 anthem "Wild Thing," said on Thursday that he was retiring after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Rising star Angela Meade in Met Opera's `Ernani' (AP)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:49:17 GMT

AP - In an era of overthinking directors, intricate stage movements and concept productions that transport operas through time and locale, there is an argument for Verdi the way it used to be.

Madonna: Super Bowl show a "dream" come true (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:43:36 GMT

Reuters - Pop superstar Madonna said it was a dream come true to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and conceded she was feeling pressure at the idea of singing in front of the huge live television audience.

Bruce Springsteen joins Grammy Awards performers (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:35:42 GMT

Reuters - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the 2012 Grammy Awards, joining Adele, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj on the music show lineup.

Cannon says he is completely healthy after illness (AP)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:19:14 GMT

AP - What do you do after recovering from a serious illness? If you're Nick Cannon, you celebrate by attending the Super Bowl.

How low can you go? Record label launches bass hunt (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:40 GMT

Reuters - The Decca music label is looking for a singer who can go where no other singer is believed to have gone before -- a low "E," which is nearly three octaves below a middle "C" on the piano.

Adele beats 7 new albums to keep top spot on chart (Reuters)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:11:03 GMT

Reuters - British singer Adele stood her ground atop the Billboard album chart with "21" on Wednesday despite seven new entries vying for No. 1 this week, including stiff competition from country music singer Tim McGraw.

Work crew begins removal of Ryman Auditorium stage (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:58:47 GMT

AP - Workers have begun stripping away history at Ryman Auditorium.

Katy Perry gets her flirt on at the NFL Awards (AP)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:58:09 GMT

AP - Newly single Katy Perry is on the prowl, and she may have set her sights on a certain rookie quarterback.

Black Sabbath drummer says may pull out of reunion (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:55 GMT

Reuters - Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said he will not participate in the British heavy metal band's reunion recordings and tour unless he is offered a "signable" contract.

Mother of slain actress settles suit with Spector (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:43:28 GMT

AP - A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer.

Madonna says she never planned "Wild" performance at Super Bowl (Reuters)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:16:42 GMT

Reuters - Sorry, Joe Francis; Madonna won't give you a chance to rake in a Super Bowl payday.

Competition is name of the game on 'The Voice' (AP)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:44:47 GMT

AP - The competition is fierce on season two of NBC's "The Voice," and we haven't even met the contestants.

Band star struck during Super Bowl weekend (AP)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:58:28 GMT

AP - The Super Bowl has attracted so many stars to the city that even The Fray admits to being a little starstruck.

M.I.A. flips bird during Super Bowl halftime show (AP)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:35:36 GMT

AP - For all the pomp and excess of Madonna's Super Bowl halftime extravaganza a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. is likely to be the most remembered piece of the show.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb makes "spectacular" recovery (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:34:46 GMT

Reuters - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a "spectacular" recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer.

Soul Train fans bop on Broadway in Cornelius fete (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:17:12 GMT

AP - Fans of "Soul Train" boogied down Broadway wearing afro wigs and bell bottoms on Saturday while others recounted their favorite episodes at a Harlem meeting hall in tribute to the show's late creator, Don Cornelius.

Lenny Kravitz has personal ties to NFL legends (AP)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:38:18 GMT

AP - Lenny Kravitz has been enjoying Super Bowl weekend, but his reasons are more personal than sports-related.

Madonna dazzles with slick Super Bowl halftime show (Reuters)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:45:21 GMT

Reuters - Pop superstar Madonna dazzled football fans and more than 100 million television viewers on Sunday when she performed during a glittery, spectacular Super Bowl halftime show.

Amy Winehouse coroner not qualified: UK media (Reuters)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:31 GMT

Reuters - The family of late soul singer Amy Winehouse said on Wednesday it was "taking advice" after learning that the coroner at the inquest into her death had resigned because she was not qualified to practise in Britain.