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3 hrs ago | WTOP-FM Washington

Obama honors Carole King at White House concert

President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

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Related Topix: A Natural Woman, Books, Carole King

Wed May 22, 2013

Fox 23

Beatles memorabilia donated to British Library

A collection of letters and lyrics written by the late John Lennon has been donated to the British Library in London by the Beatles' only official biographer.

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Related Topix: John Lennon, Entertainment

Burnley Citizen

Stones' Micks reunited in the park

The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.

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Related Topix: Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones

Seattle Times

Sammy Hagar faces appeal of tossed defamation case

A former Playboy bunny who claims Sammy Hagar fathered her now-deceased child is appealing a ruling that dismissed her lawsuit against the former Van Halen frontman.

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Related Topix: Van Halen, Entertainment

Magic 98.3 Columbus

Help Mariah Carey name dem puppies

The "#Beautiful" singer tweeted out a photo of 2-year-old daughter Monroe sporting purple footie pajamas, glasses, and a hair bow while holding a newborn baby puppy.

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Related Topix: Dance, Black Entertainment, Mariah Carey

WAPT-TV Jackson

Okla. celebs react to tornado devastation

Reba McEntire has physically been in Cape Town, South Africa, but her heart has been with those suffering in her home state of Oklahoma.

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, World News, South Africa, Moore, OK, Castle, OK, Hanson, Entertainment

WYFF-TV Greenville

Sweet controversy at Jackson death trial

Every issue in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is so disputed that even giving candy to jurors caused an argument.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Dance, Black Entertainment, Entertainment

Cybergrass

Dave Adkins & Republik Steele Head to Nashville With Hot New Album

Dave Adkins & Republik Steele are celebrating their hot new album That's Just the Way I Roll with a busy tour schedule and heavy radio airplay.

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Related Topix: The Radios, Hillsboro, OH

Tue May 21, 2013

Hollywood Reporter

'The Voice' Recap: Coaches Stand Together for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Blake Shelton, Shakira and Miranda Lambert perform songs dedicated to those affected by the deadly storm, while two more contestants are sent home.

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Related Topix: The Voice, Entertainment, Television, Oklahoma, Miranda Lambert, Country, The Pretenders

My Mother Lode

Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize

The 71-year-old singer-songwriter known for such hits as " A Natural Woman" and "You've Got A Friend" is being awarded the nation's highest prize for popular music Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Books, A Natural Woman, Carole King, Entertainment

Tri-cityherald.com

Burt Bacharach opens up on daughter's suicide

He knew that being honest would force him to come to terms with the death of his daughter.

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Related Topix: Burt Bacharach, Suicide, Autism, Health

WLLR-FM Davenport

Listen: 'Voice' champ Cassadee Pope's country-pop debut single

Cassadee Pope started off Season 3 of "The Voice" as a pop-punk singer, a Warped Tour veteran with an Avril Lavigne fetish and a background as the frontgirl for the Pete Wentz-championed Decaydence Records band Hey Monday.

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Related Topix: The Voice, Entertainment, Television, Hot Chicks, Avril Lavigne, Hey Monday, Blake Shelton, Country, Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV

EDGE

The Burning: Collector's Edition

With the overabundance of '80s slasher films out on the DVD/Blu-ray market, why is "The Burning," from 1981, so sought after? It's a prime example of a genre that continues on to this day, even if it is generic, dated and badly acted.

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, The Burning, The 80'S, Comedy, Seinfeld, Entertainment, Television, Celebrities, Jason Alexander

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Israel returns fire following shooting from Syria

When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than... When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial one more time, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats ... (more)

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oklahoma, The Doors

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio join U.S. 'X Factor' judges panel

Pop singer Kelly Rowland and Mexican singer-actress Paulina Rubio have signed onto "The X Factor" judging panel replacing Britney Spears and music mogul L.A. Reid, the Fox television talent competition produced by Simon Cowell said on Monday.

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Related Topix: Kelly Rowland, R-N-B, Black Entertainment, Hip-Hop, Entertainment, Television, The X Factor, Dance, Paulina Rubio, Celebrities, Simon Cowell, Destiny's Child

Mon May 20, 2013

The Age

Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies

Los Angeles: Ray Manzarek, a founding member and keyboardist of 1960s rock group The Doors, has died at a medical clinic in Germany at age 74 following a battle with cancer, the group's manager Tom Vitorino said.

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Related Topix: The Doors, Music!, Drama Movies, Biography Movies, Ray Manzarek, Drink, Wine, World News, Germany, Jim Morrison

Sunherald.com

Review: Darius Rucker settles in on latest album

On his two previous Nashville, Tenn.-recorded solo albums, Darius Rucker proved he could gain acceptance from contemporary country music fans.

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Related Topix: Country, Darius Rucker, Nashville, TN, Hootie & the Blowfish

Mix 96.1 KXXM-FM San Antonio

Nicki Minaj picks up three awards at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Nicki Minaj is polishing some new trophies after Sunday's Billboard Music Awards.

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Related Topix: Dance, Nicki Minaj, Hip-Hop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

This Is Lancashire

Rod Stewart album tops UK charts

Rod Stewart's first album of self-penned songs in 20 years has gone straight to the top of the UK album charts.

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Related Topix: Rod Stewart, Caro Emerald

WWWQ-FM Atlanta

"Billboard" Music Awards Recap: Taylor Swift Wins Big, Justin Bieber Demands to Be Taken Seriously

Taylor Swift 's night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas was a success.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Taylor Swift, Country, Hot Chicks, Recreational Vehicle, Award