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Taylor Swift and Beyonce to perform at Grammys


The first set of performers booked for the Jan. 31 Grammys was unveiled Tuesday, and -- surprise -- it happens to include the artists who stand to win the most. The headliner, Beyonce, has a clubhouse-leading 10 nominations. Taylor Swift (eight nominations) also will perform, the recording academy announced on Grammy.com.

In fact, the only major multiple nominee not yet announced as a scheduled performer is Kanye West. Hmm ...



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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Enters Rehab


Estranged Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler says he envisions a future with Aerosmith after he's treated in a rehabilitation facility for an addiction to prescription painkillers, according to a statement released by his management company.
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Kevin Jonas Trades Purity Ring for Wedding Band

Manny Pacquiao

Kevin Jonas has made his bout of the lovebug a permanent infection.

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Beanie Sigel Disses Jay-Z In Concert?

Controversy surrounding an impromptu Beanie Sigel appearance during a Jay-Z concert in Philadelphia on Friday suggests a latent diss towards Hov.

After being brought on stage by label mate Jadakiss, who Sigel at one point and time had beef with, the Philadelphia native, did a short set, performing his own 2005 hit single "Feel It In The Air" and a rewritten version of Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 introduction.

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Cover Story: Mariah by any other name ...

FARIDUL ANWAR FARINORDIN has always had a soft spot for Mariah Carey. During the diva’s recent trip to South Korea, she did not disappoint.

SUPERSTAR Mariah Carey seemed different this time.

Maybe it was wedded bliss, because she really looked happy during her trip to Seoul, South Korea, to promote her new album, Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel — dedicated to the man in her life, husband Nick Cannon, who is 10 years her junior.

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Lil Wayne pleads to attempted gun possession

The Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession on Thursday, and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence.

He previously had pleaded not guilty to illegal gun possession charges that carried at least 3 1/2 years in prison upon conviction.

Lil Wayne remains free on bail while awaiting his February sentencing. The somber-looking rapper did not speak as he left court.

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Progress report: Ranking 'Glee's' Top 10 Performances

Seven episodes down -- time for a "Glee" club progress report. In reverse order, the show's Top 10 performances so far:

10. Keep Holding On

Didn't Quinn just break your heart last week? The closing performance of Avril Lavigne’s “Keep Holding On" was fueled by the despair of the head cheerleader -- and her rallying friends -- after she was informed that her secret pregnancy was not-so-secret anymore. Her sometimes friend and nemesis Rachel and boyfriend Finn are stuck too, trapped by their growing affection for each other and wanting to support Quinn. Lies! Jealousy! Love triangles! To be in high school again. Plus, the group numbers are just the best, aren't they?
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Gately's label complains to PCC

Boyzone's record label, Polydor, has filed an official complaint with the Press Complaints Commission over a Daily Mail column about Stephen Gately.

A spokeswoman for the label confirmed it had contacted the press watchdog, but had no further comment.

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'New Moon' Soundtrack Fails To Knock Michael Buble From #1

Is it possible Michael Bublé's gleaming pearly whites are hiding a garlic grill? That would explain how the buttery Canadian crooner's Crazy Love has been able to hold onto the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second week, despite a hype-heavy charge from the soundtrack to the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon."

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Kanye West forced to remove graphic video featuring sex scene and self-mutilation from his blog

Kanye West was facing fresh controversy today after pulling his new video from his website.
The rapper had posted an 11-minute film titled We Were Once A Fairytale, which is directed by Spike Jonze, on his blog on Monday.

It follows West, 32, on a drunken night out. He is seen having sex with a stranger, projectile vomiting blood and then stabbing himself in the stomach

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Rihanna releases new single from upcoming album

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) – Pop singer Rihanna on Tuesday released her first new single, "Russian Roulette," since being assaulted by former boyfriend and singer Chris Brown in February on the eve of the music industry's Grammy awards.

The single, written and produced by rapper Ne-Yo, premiered on Rihanna's web site, rihannannow.com, and it will be on the singer's fourth studio, called "Rated R", that is set to hit stores on November 23, her record company Def Jam Records said.

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Shakira Changed Name And Wore Disguise For UCLA Class

How did Shakira manage to take a summer history class at UCLA in 2007 and not make headlines until after the course was over?.


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Eminem's 'Taking My Ball' Hits The Net

Previously unreleased track will appear on 'DJ Hero: Renegade Edition.'
By Shaheem Reid

"DJ Hero: Renegade Edition" will be in stores in less than two weeks, but one of the marquee items that comes with the game, a new Eminem record called "Taking My Ball," hit the Internet on Friday.

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NYC neighbor sues Madonna over loud music, dancing

NEW YORK – One of Madonna's New York neighbors says the superstar's loud music and frequent dance sessions are causing a commotion.

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Justin Bieber Had Offers From Usher And Justin Timberlake

Not too many brand new artists can boast that both Usher and Justin Timberlake wanted to sign them to record deals, but 15-year-old Canadian artist Justin Bieber can.

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British singer Leona Lewis 'punched' at book signing

LONDON (AFP) – British singer Leona Lewis was punched in the head during a book signing in London on Wednesday, her spokesman said.

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'Godfather' singer Al Martino dies in Pa. at 82

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. – Singer Al Martino, who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in "The Godfather," died Tuesday afternoon at his childhood home. He was 82.

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UPDATE 2-"New" Michael Jackson single a "mistake"

Hours after the pop singer's first posthumous single "This Is It" was released amid great hype on Monday, it emerged that the tune had been recorded 18 years ago by an obscure Puerto Rican singer.

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Post-mortem due on Boyzone's Stephen Gately

A post-mortem examination will be carried out this week on the body of singer Stephen Gately, who died Saturday while vacationing on the Spanish island of Majorca.

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New Michael Jackson single debuts online

LONDON – Michael Jackson returned to the airwaves Monday with a new song — the first from an upcoming musical documentary featuring the troubled superstar.

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Lopez changes name

Jennifer Lopez is back in the spotlight — but doesn't want to be called J.Lo anymore.
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Lady Gaga show off

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AP Exclusive: Autopsy shocker: Jackson was healthy

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson's arms were covered with punctures, his face and neck were scarred and he had tattooed eyebrows and lips, but he wasn't the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed View Here...
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Shakira To Give 'Ugly Betty' Some S.O.S.

Colombian superstar will guest-star in an upcoming episode in the Bahamas.
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This is it Michael Jackson MOVIE plus PHOTOS

Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out View Here...
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Barbra Streisand gets nostalgic on latest CD plus Music Video

NEW YORK – When Barbra Streisand was a 19-year-old ingenue, she never had a problem performing in front of small crowds — it was her livelihood. The Brooklyn girl could only get View Here...
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About a Girl Sugababes Music Video Exclusive

"Girls" is a song performed by British girl group Sugababes. It was written by Anna McDonald and Nicole Jenkinson, and produced by Si Hulbert and Melvin Kuiters for the band's sixth View Here...
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Sugababe hate mail

Amelle Berrabah has been bombarded with hate mail after the departure of fellow Sugababe Keisha Buchanan, it has been claimed. Angry fans are said to have blamed her for the View Here...
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Madonna's U.K. Chart 'Celebration'

Madonna matched Elvis Presley's U.K. record for a solo act as her "Celebration" retrospective (Warner Bros.) debuted at No. 1. Taio Cruz started a second week atop the View Here...
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Lady Sovereign Fined For Spitting At Australian Doorman

British rapper Lady Sovereign has spent the first night of her current Australia visit in a cell for her part in a drunken assault on a bouncer. The singer, whose real name is Louise View Here...
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