Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts
HONOLULU (AP) - The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations.
Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'
NEW YORK (AP) - Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw ``no soul in his eyes.''
Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday.
Elton John on mend, resuming tour dates
LONDON (AP) - Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
Estelle, Ludacris pay tribute to late Otis Redding
ATLANTA (AP) - Grammy-winning singer Estelle remembered when she used to strut in the living room when she was younger, singing many of soul legend Otis Redding's classic songs like ``Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay.''
Latin Grammy awards under way in Sin City
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Rihanna, Jay-Z to perform at American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rihanna, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Carrie Underwood will be among the diverse roster of performers planning to take the stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, show producers said Thursday.
U2, Beyonce draw fans for MTV's Berlin show
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Outrage over wall blocking free U2 Berlin concert
Irish rockers U2 returned to Berlin for a free mini-concert Thursday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, playing its classic singles and a duet with Jay-Z even as the show was obscured from public view by a nearly 6-1/2-foot (two-meter) high metal barrier.
Islamic critics blast Beyonce on eve of Egypt show
As Egypt gears for pop diva Beyonce Knowles' first performance in North Africa, Islamic conservatives are branding her show an "insolent sex party" that threatens the Muslim nation's "social peace and stability."
Killers slay audiences with live show experience
When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.
Rihanna: Going back to Brown after beating 'wrong'
NEW YORK (AP) - Rihanna said Thursday that she regrets going back to ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he left her bruised and battered during a February assault, warning other women facing domestic violence to not let themselves become blinded by love.
Rihanna: Going back to Brown sent wrong message
NEW YORK (AP) - Rihanna said Thursday that she feels ``embarrassed'' for returning to ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he beat her in April and warned other women struggling with domestic violence to not let themselves be blinded by love.
Rihanna 'embarrassed' she returned to Chris Brown
NEW YORK (AP) - Rihanna (ree-AH'-nah) says she feels ashamed that she returned to Chris Brown after he attacked her in April, leaving her bruised and bloody.
Calle 13 leads nominations for Latin Grammys
LAS VEGAS (AP) - With nominations in five categories including album of the year, the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Calle 13 is a favorite to win a Latin Grammy in Las Vegas - which might have producers of the international awards ceremony on edge.
PR's Calle 13 leads nominations for Latin Grammys
LAS VEGAS (AP) - With nominations in five categories including album of the year, the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Calle 13 is a favorite to win a Latin Grammy in Las Vegas - which might have producers of the international awards ceremony on edge.
Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico's beloved Juan Gabriel.
Classical music has its day at the White House
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