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Casey Kasem Hangs Up His Headphones

Legendary DJ, voice of Scooby-Doo counted down hits for 39 years

(Newser) - Casey Kasem counted down the week's hit songs on his radio show this weekend, then quietly dropped a bomb: He's through, effective immediately. Kasem, 77, introduced the countdown format, peppering his shows—"American Top 40," now hosted by Ryan Seacrest, was his signature achievement—with factoids,...

Jackson Memorial Tuesday at LA Arena After Family Service

20,000-seat coliseum will host farewell to the King of Pop

(Newser) - A memorial service for Michael Jackson will go ahead Tuesday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center next week, CNN reports, and, according to TMZ, will follow a private, family service at a local cemetery. It’s unclear whether Tuesday’s public event, set for 10am, will be at Staples’ 20,000-seat...

Jackson Left Behind Secret 100-Song Library

(Newser) - Michael Jackson might have a few albums left in him. The singer left behind over a hundred recorded songs that could now be released posthumously, the Times reports. The songs were made for his children, according to Jackson biographer Ian Halperin, but because the singer also left behind about $400...

Top 10 Moments in Life, Career
 Top 10 Moments 
 in Life, Career 
jackson's legacy
Jun 26, 2009 1:31 PM CDT

Top 10 Moments in Life, Career

(Newser) - As legions mourn the King of Pop, Time rounds up the 10 defining moments of his life and career:
  • The Jackson 5 bursts onto the scene in 1968, and its first single, “I Want You Back,” makes it to No. 1.
  • The release of Thriller in 1982 makes
...

Jonas Brothers Test Waters of Grown-Up Music
Jonas Brothers Test Waters of Grown-Up Music 
GLOSSIES
Jun 24, 2009 9:04 PM CDT

Jonas Brothers Test Waters of Grown-Up Music

(Newser) - The Jonas Brothers are cautiously courting a more mature audience with their new album, but they don’t want to leave their teeny-bopper past totally behind. “We are working to make that trade without having to give anything up,” Kevin Jonas tells Rolling Stone, but the pop sensations...

The Worst Lyrics of All Time

 The Worst Lyrics 
 of All Time 

OPINION
Jun 3, 2009 2:52 PM CDT

The Worst Lyrics of All Time

'I feel real phoney when my name is Bill... or was that Phil' and more

(Newser) - Great music can inspire, but even the greats have thought up some atrocious lyrics. NME mines these gems:
  • "What else could I say? Everyone is gay." (Nirvana, All Apologies)
  • "I met a girl. She asked me my name. I told her what it was." 
...

No Doubt Tour Has Stefani Feeling 'Modern Again'

(Newser) - No Doubt is back on tour after 5 years, but don’t call it a reunion. Breaking up “was never discussed,” guitarist Tom Dumont tells the Los Angeles Times. “It was specifically discussed as 'Let's not be one of these bands that breaks up and gets back...

Jacko Readies a Comeback
 Jacko Readies a Comeback 
May 12, 2009 2:33 PM CDT

Jacko Readies a Comeback

Dirty Dancing choreographer leads show

(Newser) - As the King of Pop readies his first concert run in more than a decade, so, too the requisite secrecy, swirling rumors, and lawsuits begin to get in shape. Michael Jackson may be developing moves to rival the moonwalk, he's definitely rehearsing six hours daily with 10 dancers and a...

Abdul Reveals Painkiller Addiction

American Idol judge turned to meds after dancing injuries

(Newser) - Paula Abdul tells the Ladies' Home Journal she was addicted to heavy-duty painkillers for 12 years until she kicked the habit last November. Abdul insists, however, that she never shot an American Idol episode while under the influence. The 46-year-old turned to prescription meds—which made her act "weird"...

At Most Brit Funerals, Pop Music Plays You Out

(Newser) - Pop songs are handily beating out traditional hymns in England as the preferred soundtrack for the final goodbye, the Telegraph reports. A survey by a funeral-services company shows that 58% of funerals feature popular music as the top request, versus 35% for hymns; classical grabs just 7%. The top request?...

James Joyce Beat Britney to the Dirty Pun

Many artists have snuck in 'If you see Kay' line

(Newser) - Britney Spears' not-so-subtle pun in her single "If U Seek Amy" (say it fast) may seem devilishly naughty, but completely original it is not. Many musicians have used the similarly racy "If you see Kay" line—from blues pianist Memphis Slim to Norwegian punk band Turbonegro—which was...

Jacko Plans Summer Comeback
 Jacko Plans Summer Comeback 
Mar 3, 2009 4:46 PM CST

Jacko Plans Summer Comeback

Singer plans string of concerts at London venue

(Newser) - Michael Jackson isn't done yet. It looks like the King of Pop has signed on for a series of summer concerts in London, the BBC reports. Jackson has scheduled a press conference Thursday to announce the deal with the 02 arena. Beset by all sorts of financial and legal problems,...

Brit's Dad Wins Extension of Restraining Order

He texted her continuously to reach Brit, stylist testifies

(Newser) - An LA court yesterday extended the restraining order against Britney Spears' ex-manager, ex-boyfriend, and another man who've been accused of trying to influence the troubled pop star, People reports. Her father and conservator, Jamie Spears, had requested the extension. At a hearing yesterday, the singer's hairstylist testified the ex-manager, Sam...

Britney's Dad Seeks Restraining Order

(Newser) - Britney Spears' dad yesterday asked an LA court for help in keeping the troubled pop star away from three men he fears are attempting to interfere with her recovery. Jamie Spears, who has legal control of his 27-year-old daughter's affairs, appeared weary as he offered a peek into daily life...

Wonder Delivers Classical Opus
 Wonder Delivers Classical Opus 
OPINION
Feb 24, 2009 10:48 AM CST

Wonder Delivers Classical Opus

Performs 20-minute composition before receiving US award

(Newser) - Stevie Wonder performed an original classical piece last night at the Library of Congress, where he is due to receive the second Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tomorrow, the Washington Post reports. He played piano, keyboard, and harmonica along with a 21-piece ensemble performing “Sketches of a Life,”...

Simon, Garfunkel in Surprise Reunion

Famous duo pair up again in Manhattan concert as mayor applauds

(Newser) - Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel appeared together in a surprise reunion at a Manhattan weekend concert, Reuters reports. It was only the third time the famous duo, now both 67, have performed together since a 2004 reunion tour. Garfunkel appeared on stage to sing The Sound of Silence, The Boxer...

Jacko's Neverland Treasures Up for Auction

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

(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...

Rihanna's Grandma: She's Fine

(Newser) - Rihanna still hasn't surfaced, but she's doing "fine," says her grandmother. "I don't want people to worry," Clara Brathwaite told the Barbados newspaper Daily Nation. "Rihanna is fine and she is doing well." Brathwaite rejected rumors that her granddaughter, a native of Barbados, suffered...

It May Be Curtains for Squeaky-Clean Brown

Brown's success built on good-guy image

(Newser) - At this point, Chris Brown would have been better off getting caught with a bong. At least then the scandal enveloping his white-hot career could have been dismissed by some as a youthful indiscretion. But Brown's arrest after an alleged assault on Rihanna has potentially devastating implications for the 19-year-old...

Docs Called as Britney Throws Tantrum

Spears suffers panic attack under tour, lawsuit pressure

(Newser) - Britney Spears is buckling under pressure as her world tour approaches, the Telegraph reports. The 27-year-old threw temper tantrums so severe her dad called a doctor. “Britney is in danger of not going on tour,” a source whispers. “She fears her performance will be branded a flop....

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