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COMMENTARY: Female singers dominate Idol sales, still can't win

Robin Gibb, the co-founder of the Bee Gees, has died after a long battle with cancer.

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Related Topix: The Bee Gees, Pop/Rock, Celebrities, Will Smith, Hip-Hop

Tue May 22, 2012

KATV Little Rock

'What to Expect..' stars in London for UK premiere

The stars of romantic comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" are in London for the film's British premiere.

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Related Topix: What to Expect When You're Expecting, Painting, Arts, Whitney Houston, Pop/Rock

Cw56.com

'What to Expect..' stars in London for UK premiere

The stars of the romantic comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" had plenty of praise for each other -- and a warning about making out on the hood of a car -- during the film's British premiere in London on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: What to Expect When You're Expecting, Celebrities, Cameron Diaz, Theater, Arts, Pop/Rock, Jennifer Lopez, Movies, Entertainment

WHDH

Review: Was anyone clamoring for `Men in Black 3'?

There's a moment early on in "Men in Black 3" when Will Smith's Agent J sits down next to his longtime partner, Tommy Lee Jones' Agent K, and bemoans the fact that he's too old for this sort of thing -- for running around New York in matching dark suits, chasing down aliens and zapping them with their shiny metal weapony doo-hickeys. We're ... (more)

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Related Topix: Men in Black 3, Celebrities, Will Smith, Hip-Hop, Tommy Lee Jones, Entertainment

957jamz.com

Kanye leads in BET nods, Samuel Jackson to host

In this Thurs., Jan. 12, 2012 file photo, actor Samuel L. Jackson poses for a portrait following a ceremony at Sardi's restaurant to unveil his caricature in New York.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Samuel L. Jackson, Beyonce, Dance, Hip-Hop, R-N-B, Entertainment

Cw56.com

R&B singer Usher claims ex-wife spit at girlfriend

R&B singer Usher Raymond is locked in a legal battle with his ex-wife arising from a custody fight over their two sons.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Usher Raymond, Hip-Hop, Usher, R-N-B, R&B, Music, Entertainment

The Daily Caller

Whitney Houston's daughter investigated by Las Vegas casino regulators

Casino regulators are investigating whether the 19-year-old daughter of late pop singer Whitney Houston gambled at a Las Vegas Strip resort.

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Related Topix: THQ, Whitney Houston, Las Vegas, Pop/Rock, Video Games, US News, Conservative Political News

Penticton Herald

a American Idola judge Steven Tyler charmed by "sexy beast" J-Lo; feels Jessica can win a Idola

In this Jan. 8, 2012 file photo, American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, right, plays with the hair of fellow judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith as they participate in the American Idol panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena , Calif.

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Related Topix: Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television, Dance, Jennifer Lopez, Pop/Rock, J Lo, Aerosmith

KSMB-FM Lafayette

Michael Jackson's Estate to Issue 25th Anniversary Deluxe Collection, "Bad 25," on Sept. 18

On Monday, the estate of Michael Jackson announced plans to reissue the late King of Pop's classic 1987 album Bad as a three-CD, one-DVD deluxe set called Bad 25 , in celebration of the album's 25th anniversary.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Pop/Rock

The Asheville Citizen-Times

Rappers provide anthems for Arab Spring

Egyptian rapper El Deeb's song Stand Up Egyptian encouraged protests against the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

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Related Topix: Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, World News, Tunisia, Lauryn Hill, R-N-B, Hip-Hop, The Fugees

Mon May 21, 2012

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Michael Jackson is still 'Bad,' 25 years after...

A Michael Jackson fan dances during an exhibition at the Fashion Museum in Santiago, May 18, 2012.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Pop/Rock, World News, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Entertainment

Brandon Sun

Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am carries Olympic torch; says he will make a video of it

Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas carries the Olympic Flame in Taunton, southwest England Monday May 21, 2012.

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Related Topix: The Black Eyed Peas, Stacy Ferguson, Hip-Hop, will.i.am, Somerset County, England, World News, United Kingdom,

WIAT-TV Birmingham

Billboard honors the best in music

Adele and LMFAO were the big winners in Las Vegas, with the British soul singer taking home 12 awards, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist.

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Related Topix: Goodie Mob, Rap, Jay-Z, Celebrities, Entertainment

Newstalk 590 KQNT

Jordin Sparks' moving tribute to Whitney Houston

Jordin Sparks got a standing ovation for her flawless rendition of "I Will Always Love You" at the Billboard Awards Sunday Night Jordin Sparks got a standing ovation for her flawless rendition of "I Will Always Love You" at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday Night - and she deserved it.

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Related Topix: Whitney Houston, Pop/Rock

WLXC-FM Columbia

The Notorious B.I.G. Would Be Celebrating His 40th Birthday

The Notorious B.I.G. would be turning 40 years old on Monday, and the Brooklyn hero's fans and peers remember him on what would have been a milestone birthday for the rapper.

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Related Topix: Rap, The Notorious B.I.G., Violent Crime, Tupac Shakur

WPLJ-FM New York

2012 "Billboard" Music Awards Handed Out in Las Vegas

The 2012 Billboard Music Awards were heavy on performances, but only a handful of actual trophies were handed out during the show.

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Related Topix: The Bee Gees, Pop/Rock, Dance, LMFAO, Celebrities, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson

Sun May 20, 2012

The Age

Will Smith slaps reporter Vitalii Sediuk on the Men in Black III red carpet.

Will Smith slaps a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III .

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Will Smith, Hip-Hop

The Huffington Post

Will Smith Raps 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' Theme Song

But Smith topped that Saturday night on BBC One's " The Graham Norton Show ," when he rapped " The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air " theme song along with the entire studio audience in a moment rife with TV nostalgia.

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Related Topix: Will Smith, Hip-Hop, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Celebrities, The Graham Norton Show

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Alton plans to honor Miles Davis with statue

Davis was an Alton native. He was born in the southwestern Illinois city in 1926 and later moved to East St.

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Related Topix: Miles Davis, Jazz, East St. Louis, IL

NBC New York

Lil' Kim Returns to Reclaim Her Crown

Lil' Kim, seen her performing at the BET Awards in February, played in the Bronx Friday to a hyped-up crowd.

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Related Topix: Lil' Kim, Hip-Hop, Rap, The Notorious B.I.G.

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