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50 Cent Swaps Hip-Hop for Dance
50 Cent is turning his back on hip-hop to make a dance record. The rapper admits he has been inspired to take his music career in a different direction after spending time in European nightclubs. I won't allow myself to be placed in a box where I can

Rihanna rules U.S. singles chart with "Rude Boy" (Reuters)
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Rihanna has replaced British newcomer Taio Cruz atop Billboard's Hot 100.The Barbados-born singer's "Rude Boy" jumped three slots to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart."Rude" is Rihanna's sixth Hot 100 No. 1 and fifth as a lead

Rihanna rules U.S. singles chart with "Rude Boy"
Rihanna has replaced British newcomer Taio Cruz atop Billboard's Hot 100. The Barbados-born singer's "Rude Boy" jumped three slots to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart. "Rude" is Rihanna's sixth Hot 100 No. 1 and fifth as a lead artist. Her most recent

'American Idol': Who was voted out?
The Rolling Stones did in one hopeful on ?American Idol? this week. SPOILER ALERT: The top dozen contestants had performed hits by the legendary rock band Tuesday. Viewers? reactions were revealed on the results show tonight. Yet there?s always the

'American Idol' results: Who keeps on rolling into the Top 11?
Well, American Idol viewers, guess what rule is back in play this season? It's the judges' save, in which the judges can save a voted-out contestant, but only once, and only unanimously and only before the Top 5. Next, David Cook performs "Jumpin' Jack

Beyonce's Perfume Hits $3 Million In Sales
Beyonce has had a whiff of the sweet smell of success - $3 million-worth of her Beyonce Heat fragrance has been sold since its launch last month. The R&B superstar unveiled plans for her own scent... Read More >

American Idol Down to 11 as Simon Issues Ryan a Warning
Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player. Simon Cowellmay be leaving American Idol after this season, beware anyone who crosses him while he's still around. "Want to get the

American Idol Results: Was Tim Urban Eliminated?
He got the worst feedback of any American Idol contestant this week. Almost half of the voters in our prediction poll thought he would be sent home this week. He's had a bumpy ride throughout the competition. So, Tim Urban was the contestant eliminated

Cheryl Cole's 2million X Factor Offer
The Girls Aloud beauty - who has been on the judging panel of the British show for two series - is being lined up by music mogul Simon Cowell to join...

American Idol Final 12
The final six guys and six girls take to the Idol stage for the first of the final eliminations American Idol - Finals We were treated to two hours of...

Billboard Bits: Simon Cowell, Elton John, Jack White, Melanie Fiona
With Simon Cowell's wedding to 'Idol' make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy fast approaching, there is much to do in the way of planning. But the Idol judge isn't concerned with napkins, flower arrangements or invitations -- he just wants to find the right

Ludacris Lands Fourth No. 1 Album With "Battle of the Sexes"
Ludacris scores his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as 'Battle of the Sexes' debuts atop the tally with 137,000 copies. The album is the rapper/actor's follow-up to 2008's 'Theater of the Mind,' which peaked at No. 5. Counting 'Battle,' Ludacris (aka

Warrant issued for Lil Wayne in Arizona case
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SXSW: Broken Bells
Just one week after the release of their self-titled debut, indie rockers Broken Bells [ tickets ] performed the premiere show of AOL's Spinner.com Pop-Up Series at SXSW before a small, intimate daytime crowd in a downtown parking garage. Though the

Theater review: 'Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles' at Fair Park Music Hall
Having been a wee babe when the Beatles hit the U.S. shores, I grew up not really getting Beatlemania. Yeah, their music's fabulous. Yeah, that Paul guy was cute. But mass teenage-girl hysteria? Didn't understand it. Also Online | Performing arts After

Britney Spears splits from boyfriend Jason Trawick
Britney Spears has split from her boyfriend Jason Trawick. The '3' singer reportedly ended her romance with the talent agent at the end of February following a year-long romance because they had been arguing constantly. A source said: "They were fighting

First 'American Idol' finalist booted
Lacey Brown is down and out on "American Idol." The 24-year-old event coordinator from Amarillo, Texas, was the first finalist eliminated from the ninth season of the Fox singing competition Wednesday. Brown, who turned in a lackluster rendition of the

Jack White's Jay-Z collaboration >>
Jay-Z my purport to have '99 Problems', but getting Jack White to collaborate with him isn't one - and the guitarist said the results are ''unbelievable''. Jack White has collaborated with Jay-Z on an "unbelievable" song. The White Stripes frontman said

Bloc Party guitarist joins Ash >>
Russell Lissack, guitar player with indie group Bloc Party, is joining Ash temporarily, when they play their forthcoming UK tour. Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack will join Ash on their forthcoming UK tour. The musician told how he was once in a

Alicia Keys to open World Cup >>
Alicia Keys, Shakira and Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed among the performers who will play at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert before the first match of the soccer World Cup in South Africa in June. Alicia Keys, Shakira and Black Eyed

Take That postpone Robbie reunion >>
The highly-anticipated reunion between Take That and Robbie Williams has been postponed while Mark Owen is in rehab being treated for his alcohol problems. Take That's reunion with Robbie Williams has been postponed. The 'Greatest Day' hitmakers and the

DMX sentenced to jail >>
DMX was sentenced to six months in jail for bail violation yesterday (16.03.10) - but may escape prison and be ordered into residential rehab. DMX was sentenced to six months in jail for bail violation yesterday (16.03.10). The 'Who We Be' rapper

Florence and the Machine's fridge problem >>
A fridge is ruining Florence and the Machine's attempts to record demos for her second album. A fridge is ruining Florence and the Machine's demos for her second album. The 'Rabbit Heart' singer - real name Florence Welch - said she is trying hard to

Morrissey blasts Damien Hirst >>
Morrissey said he thinks British artist Damien Hirst's head should be ''kept in a bag'' because of his use of dead animals in his artwork. Morrissey reckons artist Damien Hirst's head should be "kept in a bag" for using dead animals in his artwork. The

Lacey Brown's sleepy `Ruby Tuesday' gets her booted from `American Idol'
And then there were 11. `American Idol's' first elimination is no surprise. No word on whether Lacey Brown, the 24-year-old church singer from Amarillo, Texas, had her tote packed and waiting by the stage door Wednesday night, but you know it's time to

First 'American Idol' finalist booted
Lacey Brown is down and out on 'American Idol.' The 24-year-old event coordinator from Amarillo, Texas, was the first finalist eliminated from the ninth season of the Fox singing competition Wednesday. Brown, who turned in a lackluster rendition of the

'The Phantom of the Opera' Sequel Scores On Billboard 200
- Retail By Keith Caulfield, L.A This week, "The Phantom of the Opera" continues to haunt the Billboard charts as the musical show's sequel, "Love Never Dies," enters the spotlight. The cast recording of the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical -- the sequel

Lady Gaga almost faints during concert
London, March 16 (IANS) British pop singer Lady Gaa sent out health problem signals once again when she was unable to dance and almost fainted at a concert in Auckland. The singer slid to the floor and remained on her back for most of the song, reported