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 Simon, Garfunkel 
 Plan New Tour 

Duo inspired by reaction at Simon show this weekend

Feb 18, 09 1:24 PM CST
(Newser) - The audience at Friday night's Paul Simon show in New York got a taste of what's to come when Art Garfunkel joined his long-time collaborator on stage for three songs: The two today announced a new tour, inspired, said Garfunkel, by the “knockout” reaction to that concert. More »

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music • concert • singer • Simon and Garfunkel • reunion concert • Art Garfunkel • Paul Simon

 Jacko's 
 Neverland 
 Treasures Up 
 for Auction 

Suits of armor and a fedora from 'Billie Jean' video among items up for sale

Feb 15, 09 7:39 AM CST
(Newser) - A portrait of King of Odd Michael Jackson dressed as an Elizabethan monarch, a red velvet throne, and a fedora from the Billie Jean video are a few of the unique treasures from the singer's Neverland ranch being assembled for an upcoming auction in Los Angeles, reports the Guardian, which... More »

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bankruptcy • pop music • singer • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch

 Mandy Moore Engaged 

Actress to marry alt-country crooner Ryan Adams

Feb 12, 09 6:16 AM CST
(Newser) - License to Wed star Mandy Moore can start looking for a real one, reports People. The star's publicist has confirmed that she and alt-country singer Ryan Adams are engaged. The musical pair have been dating on and off since early last year. They parted when Moore reunited with ex-boyfriend DJ... More »

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celebrity • country music • singer • celebrity engagements • DJ AM • Ryan Adams • Mandy Moore

OPINION

 Karaoke Rage 
 Will Only 
 Get Worse 

Assaults based on musical taste and performance come to a crescendo

Jan 31, 09 7:56 PM CST
(Newser) - Karaoke is getting downright dangerous, Brian Rafferty writes in Slate. Last fall, a drunk in a Wisconsin bar pummeled a man for singing a heavy metal tune; a Seattle man's version of Coldplay's Yellow earned him a beating the year before. It's even worse in Bangkok, where a gunman allegedly... More »

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attack • singer • assault • karaoke

Amy Almost
Died Twice: Dad

Documentary 'Saving Amy' details troubled singer's demons

Jan 21, 09 4:52 AM CST
(Newser) - Amy Winehouse has teetered on the edge of death twice, her pop reveals in a new documentary about his talented, troubled daughter. The media "doesn't see her lying in bed for days in the dark," he says. "She was close to death twice. We have been... More »

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drugs • binge drinking • Amy Winehouse • singer • Blake Fielder Civil

Aretha: World Will Be Dancing in the Streets

Diva fired up to give Obama R-E-S-P-E-C-T at biggest gig of her life

Jan 20, 09 8:38 AM CST
(Newser) - Aretha Franklin is psyched to sing to the biggest audience of her life in Washington today, she tells the Times of London. When she thinks of Obama she thinks of "jubilation all over the world," the Queen of Soul says. "Dancing in Africa, dancing in London, dancing... More »

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Barack Obama • Washington DC • Aretha Franklin • singer • inauguration • President Obama • Inauguration Day

 I'm Not Out of Control: 
 Winehouse 

Singer says bad behavior is her idea of fun

Jan 16, 09 1:43 PM CST
(Newser) - Despite photos and reports that suggest otherwise, Amy Winehouse says she isn’t a drunken mess—wreaking havoc at a Caribbean resort is her idea of a good time. “I’m not out of control,” she tells the Daily Mail. “Yes, I’ve had a few drinks,... More »

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alcohol abuse • behavior • drinking • vacation • musician • St. Lucia • Amy Winehouse • singer • resorts • public drinking

 Hudson to Sing 
 at Super Bowl 

Bereaved star will return to the spotlight to belt out national anthem

Jan 14, 09 5:02 AM CST
(Newser) - Jennifer Hudson will return to the stage for the first time since her family murder tragedy at next month's Super Bowl, sources tell E! Online. The singer has stayed out of the spotlight since her mother, brother and nephew were killed in October. Rumors that she was to sing at... More »

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Super Bowl • singer • Jennifer Hudson • national anthem • Super Bowl XLIII

(Newser) - Bono waxes eloquent about Frank Sinatra and the life lessons he learned from the Chairman in his debut column today for the New York Times. Among other things, he contrasts an early boastful recording of "My Way" with one Sinatra made late in life that is filled with remorse.... More »

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New York Times • Bono • singer • columnists • Frank Sinatra

 Rihanna Sporting a Diamond 

But Chris Brown's rep says they're not engaged

Jan 5, 09 1:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Rihanna got the rumor mill going when she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring over the holidays, the Daily News reports. But boyfriend Chris Brown's rep says the two aren't engaged. The couple have dated since 2007, but Rihanna is tight-lipped on their relationship: “People always want to... More »

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celebrity • engagement • singer • relationship • rumor • Rihanna • celebrity engagements • Chris Brown • R&B

 Eartha Kitt Dead at 81 


Dec 25, 08 6:15 PM CST
(Newser) - The versatile and ever-sultry Eartha Kitt died today at age 81, the AP reports. Kitt, with her trademark purr, had a career as a dancer, singer, and actor that spanned six decades. Among her musical hits was “Santa Baby," now in common rotation during the holidays. Kitt, who... More »

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obituary • colon cancer • singer • actor • Eartha Kitt

 Topless Amy 
 Stirs Sleepy 
 Resort 

Singer dances on balcony at Caribbean getaway

Dec 22, 08 11:02 AM CST
(Newser) - Amy Winehouse performed while on vacation in the Caribbean, the Sun reports, but her voice wasn't the main attraction. The British singer, who's been fighting a public battle with drugs, appeared on her St. Lucia balcony "with her bits hanging out," a witness said. Winehouse danced around to... More »

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Caribbean • St. Lucia • Amy Winehouse • singer

 Judge Tosses 
 Elton John 
 Libel Suit 

Satire emerges the winner after singer sues Guardian over spoof diary

Dec 13, 08 8:03 AM CST
(Newser) - Teasing Elton John doesn't breach libel laws, a British judge ruled yesterday. The notoriously testy singer sued the Guardian for publishing a satirical piece purporting to be a snippet from Elton's diary and poking fun at his lavish White Tie and Tiara Ball. Elton claimed it was defamation but the... More »

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newspaper • Elton John • satire • libel • celebrity • lawsuit • singer

 Duuude, Willie's in Town! 

Singer uses bus for marijuana breaks

Dec 12, 08 10:52 AM CST
(Newser) - It’s as though the '60s (and the '70s, and the '80s) never ended. The scent of marijuana pouring out of a tour bus in Manhattan can be blamed on Willie Nelson, the New York Post reports. Savvy passers-by have realized the bus, parked outside Manny’s Music all week,... More »

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smoking • marijuana • country music • Willie Nelson • singer

 Folk Giant Odetta Dead at 77 

Odetta's powerful songs were soundtrack of '60s struggle

Dec 3, 08 2:37 AM CST
(Newser) - The woman Martin Luther King Jr. called "the queen of American folk music" has died of heart failure at the age of 77, the New York Times reports. Odetta was a huge influence on dozens of musicians from Bob Dylan to Janis Joplin as her powerful voice and songs... More »

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civil rights • folk • singer • Rosa Parks • civil rights movement

 Paula Will Face Dancing Judges 

American Idol jurist adds new primetime gig

Nov 26, 08 2:55 PM CST
(Newser) - Prepare to savor the sweet redemption of a judge—albeit a nice one—being judged: Paula Abdul is “very excited” to be a contestant on next season's Dancing with the Stars, Radar reports. The singer-turned-American Idol judge made no secret of the fact that she was “shopping around”... More »

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American Idol • Dancing with the Stars • pop culture • singer • contestants • Paula Abdul • judges

 Greatest Singer Ever: Aretha 

Poll of musicians, industry insiders choose Franklin as most worthy of R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Nov 13, 08 10:18 AM CST
(Newser) - Aretha Franklin isn't just the Queen of Soul, she's the greatest singer of all time, according to a new Rolling Stone poll of critics, musicians, and industry leaders. Her heavenly voice is "a gift from God," says Mary J. Blige. "Aretha has everything—the power, the technique,... More »

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Bob Dylan • Rolling Stone • John Lennon • celebrity • Elvis Presley • Aretha Franklin • singer • James Brown • Stevie Wonder • Sam Cooke • Mary J. Blige • Ray Charles • Marvin Gaye • Otis Redding

Family Clash May Have Spurred Hudson Killings

Jen's clan had kicked out sister's estranged husband

Oct 28, 08 11:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - The estranged husband of Julia Hudson, Jennifer’s sister, is the top suspect in the murder of their three relatives—and police say disputes between the couple may have motivated the crimes, the Chicago Tribune reports. The Hudsons’ mother had thrown William Balfour, 27, out of her house in the... More »

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Chicago • murder • singer • Jennifer Hudson • motive • Julian King • William Balfour • Julia Hudson

Hudson IDs Nephew: 'Yes, That's Him'

Singer returns to morgue days after losing mother, brother

Oct 28, 08 8:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jennifer Hudson again found herself tasked with the unthinkable in Chicago's morgue yesterday, looking up at a video screen depicting the body of her 7-year-old nephew Julian King in the next room, the Chicago Tribune reports. "Yes, that's him," the actress said of the missing boy cops found... More »

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Chicago • murder • domestic violence • singer • Jennifer Hudson • Julian King

Jury Stuck on Britney's State

Traffic trial hinges on whether star counts as Californian or Louisianan

Oct 18, 08 4:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The jury in Britney Spear's traffic trial couldn't reach a verdict yesterday and has retired for the weekend to ponder whether the LA resident counts as a California girl, the Los Angeles Times reports. Spears' lawyer argues the singer, charged with driving without a valid California license, doesn't need one... More »

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Britney Spears • California • jury • driving • singer • Lousiana

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