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Norah Jones experiments with guitars and grooves

Indie-rock producer Jacquire King had long been an admirer of Norah Jones' smoky, seductive voice, but the man behind acclaimed albums from Kings of Leon to Tom Waits never thought the two would ever inhabit the same musical orbit, let alone work together on a CD.

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John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids

If you're engrossed in the tabloid Internet-gossip that has come to define the celebrity world, then John Mayer's latest CD, "Battle Studies," could provide enough fodder to fill at least a dozen Perez Hilton blog posts or at least one story in Us Weekly.

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Rock 'n' roll royalty jam for 2nd night in NYC

U2 brought three generations of chart-toppers — Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and the Black Eyed Peas — with them onstage Friday at another night of mix-and-match magic at Madison Square Garden.

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Sting: Obama best person to handle world's 'mess'

Sting isn't a religious man, but he says President Barack Obama might be a divine answer to the world's problems.

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Jay-Z's 'Empire' to be clean for World Series

The lyrics to Jay'z "Empire State of Mind" are sometimes as raw as New York, but it looks like the rapper will clean up that language when he performs his city anthem at the World Series.

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Review: 'This Is It' a homage to Jackson greatness

Watching "Michael Jackson's This Is It" will have fans grieving once again, but this time, it won't only be for the fallen King of Pop, but for what we lost — a brilliant entertainer who gave every inch of his body and soul for what might have been one of the most spectacular comebacks of all time.

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U2 and Bono adapt to changing times

Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing — musically and politically.

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Barbra Streisand gets nostalgic on latest CD

When Barbra Streisand was a 19-year-old ingenue, she never had a problem performing in front of small crowds — it was her livelihood. The Brooklyn girl could only get gigs in clubs that sat a few dozen people.

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Carey finds freedom being 'imperfect'

Lee Daniels had so much faith in Mariah Carey's acting that when the director's first choice to play a dowdy, no-nonsense social worker — Oscar-winner Helen Mirren — backed out, he quickly asked Carey to step in.

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Dr. Drew blames pain medicine in death of DJ AM

Addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky said Saturday that pain medications likely led disc jockey DJ AM, a former drug addict who died suddenly Friday, away from his sober path.

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Jackson photographer recalls his famous client

It's been two months since Michael Jackson died, but for the photographer who captured Jackson during some of his most iconic, explosive moments, accepting the fact that the King of Pop is gone is hard.

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Ellie Greenwich, `Chapel of Love' co-writer, dies

Ellie Greenwich, who co-wrote some of pop music's most enduring songs, including "Chapel of Love," "Be My Baby" and "Leader of the Pack," died Wednesday, according to her niece. She was 68.

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Alice in Chains gets Elton John for tribute song

Alice in Chains thought it would take a miracle to get Elton John to play on the band's tribute record to their late lead singer, Layne Staley. But it only took a listen to the song to get the rock legend on board.

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Michael Jackson's mom played role in business, too

Entering into a business relationship with Michael Jackson rarely meant a long-lasting partnership. Over time, especially in the waning years of his life, Jackson hired — then fired — a litany of associates, from managers to attorneys to publicists.

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Ashley Tisdale breaks out of 'High School' mode

Although Ashley Tisdale recently turned 24, in some people's eyes, she's still that scheming, platinum-blond teen diva from the outrageously popular Disney musical trilogy "High School Musical."

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Mick Jones talks about Foreigner's Wal-Mart deal

Mick Jones has watched classic rock bands like the Eagles, AC/DC and Journey reach new levels of popularity thanks to Wal-Mart; now he wants to get his band, Foreigner, in on the action.

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Jackson kids to live with grandma, visit mother

Michael Jackson's children will live with their grandmother under an agreement reached with the King of Pop's ex-wife that ensures the youngsters won't have to endure a public fight over who raises them.

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LaToya song re-released as Michael Jackson tribute

A song LaToya Jackson previously recorded to honor her family is now being re-released as a tribute to her brother Michael.

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Jackson still king of album charts

Michael Jackson has sold 2.3 million CDs since he died three weeks ago.

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Jackson children were well prepared for spotlight

Even Michael Jackson knew the masks and veils would have to come off one day.

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Jackson and mother Katherine had unbreakable bond

When ABC wanted to make a miniseries about the Jackson family's life in 1992, Michael Jackson had one major requirement before he would give his blessing: Someone beautiful had to play his mother.

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Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concert

Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback.

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AP Source: Jackson's mother retains his lawyer

The mother of Michael Jackson has chosen one of his longtime lawyers to represent the family's legal interests, a person close to the situation said Saturday.

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LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial

Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public.

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Jesse Jackson: Family wants 2nd autopsy

Michael Jackson's family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of unanswered questions about how he died and the doctor who was with him, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday.

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