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Moscow blasts alleged vote theft at Eurovision

Sweden Eurovision

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Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts - alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest. Read more

Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

Obit-Ray Manzarek

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Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74. Read more

Review: Darius Rucker settles in on latest album

Darius Rucker, "True Believers" (Capitol Nashville) Read more

Daft Punk goes outside comfort zone for new album

Music Daft Punk

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It's tempting to say Daft Punk has gone Hollywood. Read more

Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'strong'

Moore Oklahoma Tornado

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Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado. Read more

Review: The National returns with somber 6th album

The National, "Trouble Will Find Me" (4AD) Read more

Music Review: Hart, Bonamassa simmer on 'Seesaw'

Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, "Seesaw" (J&R Adventures) Read more

'Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music

Hong Kong Michelle Chen

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Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music. Read more

Review: Daft Punk seduces machines into singing

Daft Punk, "Random Access Memories" (Columbia) Read more

Lawyer revises testimony on 'This Is It' contract

Jackson-AEG Suit-Glance

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A corporate lawyer for concert giant AEG Live LLC on Tuesday revised his testimony and said the tour director of Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts had a signed contract. Read more

Audra McDonald returns with new, personal CD

Theater Audra McDonald

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If either her husband or daughter is calling, Audra McDonald knows without looking at her phone. Read more

Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month. Read more

Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert

Officials say the leader of the reggae band Toots and the Maytals was injured when a 19-year-old man threw a bottle and hit the singer during a concert in Richmond. Read more

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

2013 Billboard Music Awards Arrivals

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Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Read more

Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect

The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use. Read more

Jury gets first glimpse of defense in Jackson case

Jackson-AEG Suit-Glance

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A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead: Read more

Paul McCartney kicks off "Out There" tour in US

Paul McCartney Tour

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Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando. Read more

George Michael injured in another car crash

Britain George Michael

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George Michael was being treated at a hospital Friday for what his publicist called minor injuries after being a passenger in a car crash near London. Read more

Obama to host concert honoring Carole King

Obama Carole King

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President Barack Obama is putting on a show at the White House next week for singer-songwriter Carole King. Read more

Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

Germany Justin Bieber Monkey

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Justin Bieber will face a bill for thousands of euros (dollars) for his pet monkey's two-month stay at an animal shelter since it was seized by German customs, officials said Friday as a deadline expired for him to reclaim the animal. Read more

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