Tracy Morgan, Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer to guest host 'SNL'
Tracy Morgan is coming home to "Saturday Night Live" as guest host on Oct. 17.
Former Owl City musician charged with trying to lure teen
A former backing musician for electronica act Owl City has been charged with criminal sexual contact and attempting to lure a 14-year-old girl to his hotel room while they were playing in Atlantic City in 2013.
No bail for Journey drummer Deen Castronovo on rape charge
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo will remain in an Oregon jail on rape and other felony charges after prosecutors said he repeatedly violated a court order by calling and texting the victim with messages that included suicide threats and apologies.
Enrique Iglesias suffers fracture, completes hand surgery
A statement on Enrique Iglesias' website said his reconstructive hand surgery "lasted longer than expected" because he suffered a fracture that needed to be corrected.
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After 5-year absence, 'Guitar Hero,' 'Rock Band' to return
The publisher of "Guitar Hero" is readying a comeback tour.
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Correction: Coachella Fashion story
In a story April 9 about fashion at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, The Associated Press misspelled the first name of jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche as Jackie.
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Percy Sledge, who sang 'When A Man Loves a Woman,' dies
Percy Sledge, who soared from part-time singer and hospital orderly to lasting fame with his aching, forlorn performance on the classic "When a Man Loves a Woman," died Tuesday in Louisiana. He was 74.
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Percy Sledge, who scored a hit with 'When A Man Loves a Woman,' dies at 74
Percy Sledge, who recorded the classic 1966 soul ballad "When a Man Loves a Woman," has died. He was 74.
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Utah prison chief: Someone could be fired over inmate death
Utah's prison director said Thursday that he'll fire someone if needed after he investigates the death of an inmate who went without dialysis for two days when providers failed to show up for treatment.
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Swift, Smith earn multiple Billboard Award nominations
Taylor Swift's mega-selling "1989" album has earned the pop star 14 nominations at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
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Don McLean's 'American Pie' brings $1.2M at auction
Singer-songwriter Don McLean's original manuscript and notes to "American Pie" sold at auction Tuesday for $1.2 million.
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Who's Who in music streaming: Tidal, Spotify, Pandora & more
Since Apple shook up the music world with iTunes a little more than a decade ago, online music has exploded and become the central way many people enjoy and discover music. Internet services such as Pandora and Spotify have millions of users. Now, several high-profile musicians are behind what's being billed as the first artist-owned music-streaming service.
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Grammy museum is bringing gallery to Nashville, Tennessee
The Grammy Museum is opening up a gallery in Nashville this summer, promising to give visitors an immersive experience on the art and technology of making music.
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CHP: Rocker Crosby hits jogger with car on California road
Authorities say Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby hit and injured a jogger with his car in Southern California.
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Common celebrates Dr. King's birthday with Oscar nomination
Common says earning an Oscar nomination for his music attached to a film about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the activist's birthday makes the moment one of the best in his career.
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Sheen makes an impression after playoff game
From the Jonas Brothers to country star Brad Paisley, there were plenty of celebrities at Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers' playoff win.
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Tony Danza makes Broadway very personal
When you're standing around in Times Square trying to decide which Broadway show to see, don't be surprised if you get a visit from Tony Danza.
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