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  • Foxtrot, rumba and romance: scoring 'The Artist'

    PARIS (AFP) - With no pesky dialogue to get in the way, scoring a silent movie like "The Artist" may sound like a musician's treat -- but in many ways it's harder, says the Oscar-nominated composer Ludovic Bource.

    47 minutes ago

  • Beatles hits become mobile phone ringtones

    SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Hits from The Beatles have finally joined the chorus of ringtones available for mobile phones.

    February 23, 2012, 9:32 pm

  • Kasabian magic continues with "Jurassic" classic

    TOKYO (Reuters) - British band Kasabian's chart-topping latest album is named for a flesh-eating dinosaur but represents a nostalgic tribute to youthful dreams, once again demonstrating the group's versatility.

    February 23, 2012, 3:13 pm

  • Fans, celebs react to Rihanna/Chris Brown collaboration

    LOS ANGELES, Feb 22 (TheWrap.com) - With their mutual collaborations released on Monday, Rihanna and Chris Brown have taken an important step forward in mending their relationship, following the savage beating that Brown gave Rihanna in 2009.

    February 23, 2012, 1:54 pm

  • Whitney Houston open casket photo on tabloid cover

    LOS ANGELES, Feb 22 (TheWrap.com) - In a classy move certain to enrage fans while boosting sales, the National Enquirer has published a photo of Whitney Houston's open casket this week.

    February 23, 2012, 11:11 am

  • Adele breaks Whitney Houston's chart record

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The late Whitney Houston was unable to oust Adele from the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, and the British singer's "21" replaced "The Bodyguard" as the longest running No. 1 album by a woman.

    February 23, 2012, 8:58 am

  • Obama sings the blues with Jagger, B.B King

    (Reuters) - Bill Clinton had his saxophone, but President Barack Obama can sing the blues.

    February 23, 2012, 8:28 am

  • Adele turns tables on TV execs with finger gesture

    LONDON (Reuters) - Singer Adele had the tabloid press up in arms on Wednesday and TV executives running for cover over a middle finger gesture after her moment in the sun at British pop's biggest awards was cut short for programming reasons.

    February 23, 2012, 7:05 am

  • Chieftains "Voice of Ages" among year's best country albums

    LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Chieftains have arrived with one of the best country albums of the year - the country in question, of course, being just a bit east of the U.K., where Ireland's traditional music can sound awfully darned Appalachian, when it comes down to it.

    February 23, 2012, 6:12 am

  • Cranberries find new 'chemistry' after 9 yr break

    PARIS (AFP) - Tired of non-stop touring and hurting for inspiration, The Cranberries hung up their guitars in 2003. Nine years on, the Irish rockers say the chemistry came right back for their new album "Roses", to be released on Monday.

    February 22, 2012, 11:11 pm

  • Soul diva Adele wins big again at hometown Brit Awards

    LONDON (AFP) - Just over a week after her spectacular sweep at the Grammys, British soul diva Adele triumphed on home soil at the annual Brit Awards in London.

    February 22, 2012, 8:33 pm

  • Adele adds to awards haul at triumphant BRITs

    LONDON (Reuters) - Soul singer Adele added to her awards haul at the 2012 BRITs on Tuesday and set the biggest night in British pop alight with a rousing performance of "Rolling In the Deep".

    February 22, 2012, 2:25 pm

  • Jackson concert promoters out of Joe Jackson lawsuit

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The promoters of what was to have been Michael Jackson's comeback concerts were dropped on Tuesday from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the singer's father Joe.

    February 22, 2012, 10:26 am

  • Adele adds to awards early at UK's BRITs

    LONDON (Reuters) - Adele claimed the first award at the 2012 BRITs in London on Tuesday, setting the tone for a night when the global chart sensation is expected to dominate.

    February 22, 2012, 9:40 am

  • Coldplay kick off 2012 BRIT Awards

    LONDON (Reuters) - Coldplay opened the 2012 BRIT Awards on Tuesday with a rendition of "Charlie Brown" from their hit album "Mylo Xyloto," raising the curtain on the biggest night in British pop.

    February 22, 2012, 9:25 am

  • Chris Brown earns musical redemption from Rihanna

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B singer Chris Brown has earned a measure of musical redemption and forgiveness from ex-girlfriend Rihanna by collaborating on new music together, three years after Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting the pop star.

    February 22, 2012, 7:47 am

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