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Philadelphia songwriter wins $44M in suit over Usher song
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia songwriter who claims he was cut out of profits and credit from song that was recorded by R&B star Usher has been awarded more than $44 million in damages in…
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Britney Spears returns to Vegas with new residency in 2019
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Britney Spears will return to Las Vegas with a new residency next year. MGM Resorts International on Friday said the pop superstar in February will kick off a series of regularly…
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Ambassadors for Motown sound seek more of it in hometown
DETROIT (AP) — From the auditorium of Detroit’s main library on a recent weeknight emerged the sound of Motown: Spirited takes of tunes that sprung from a studio just a few miles away and made…
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Old-school R&B group The O’Jays get into a political groove
NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic R&B group The O’Jays has always made music for the heart. Now the group is going for the jugular on what it says is its last album. The Rock…
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Cardi B hands out free winter coats in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of people have lined up in New York City as rapper Cardi B handed out free winter coats. The Bronx-born rapper met with residents and fans on Thursday evening at…
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Rapper’s motion for drug charge dismissal denied
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A judge in South Dakota has denied a motion to dismiss a drug charge against rapper Chief Keef. The rapper, whose legal name is Keith Cozart, was arrested in June…
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Country women lift each other up at CMT Artists of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This one’s for the girls, during a night when CMT honored all female stars, from Loretta Lynn to Carrie Underwood and Kelsea Ballerini, at their annual Artists of the Year show…
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3 members of Machine Gun Kelly’s entourage wanted in assault
ATLANTA (AP) — Three members of rapper Machine Gun Kelly’s entourage are wanted in connection with an alleged attack on an actor in Atlanta last month. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports police said Wednesday that battery…
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Michael Buble shuts down rumors of retirement from music
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Buble is shutting down rumors that he’s going to retire from music, saying he was misquoted in a recent interview. Buble told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he is…
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Gustavo Dudamel wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel has been named the recipient of a top arts prize worth approximately $250,000 for his craft and music education advocacy. The 37-year-old Venezuelan conductor will…
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Chaka Khan named 2019 Rose Parade grand marshal
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Chaka Khan has been named grand marshal of the 2019 Rose Parade, which will feature the theme, “The Melody of Life.” Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny announced the selection Wednesday.…
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Tauren Wells wins 4, including new artist, at Dove Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christian artist Tauren Wells won four awards including new artist and contemporary Christian artist of the year at the 49th annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. Wells, who was the former…
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Arlington conductor trips on harpsichord, breaks hand
Just eight days before the start of its 12th performance season, the National Chamber Ensemble was faced with a potential disaster — the group’s concertmaster and violin soloist broke his hand.
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Quavo on cutting collaborations, solo album, Migos and Drake
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quavo may be one-third of the uber-successful hip-hop group Migos, but he’s also a rapper in high demand, appearing as a featured act on Top 10 hits by Post Malone, DJ…
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Review: Jason Isbell’s live album from the Ryman falls flat
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, “Live from the Ryman” (Southeastern) Jason Isbell has been on a roll of late, finding sobriety, domestic bliss and fame and fortune, thanks to three consecutive fine albums and…
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