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Hancock to be feted at revived NYC jazz festival (AP)
AP - Jazz legend Herbie Hancock will be feted at a belated 70th birthday bash at Carnegie Hall that will highlight the revival of a major summer jazz festival in the Big Apple.
Stars rock out for Tibet at Carnegie Hall (AP)
AP - Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Regina Spektor and many others contributed to a potent sonic cocktail that rocked Carnegie Hall at the 20th Annual Benefit Concert for Tibet House US, a non-profit organization charged with preserving Tibetan culture.
Erykah Badu flouts the rules to chart her 'Return' (Reuters)
Reuters - If Lil Wayne is from Mars, then Erykah Badu is the high priestess of Venus. It's a cosmic bummer that the syrup-soaked rapper and the future-funk diva hadn't thought to pair up before Badu's new single, "Jump in the Air."
"Cheetah Girls" co-star ready to seize the day (Reuters)
Reuters - She may be only 20, but Mexican pop princess Belinda has already spent a large part of her life in the music industry. The former star of kids' telenovelas is beginning a new stage in her career with "Carpe Diem," her latest album.
Bluegrass band Grascals reaches out to new fans (Reuters)
Reuters - Not content to court just one crowd, bluegrass band the Grascals will try to expand their fan base on Hank Williams Jr.'s upcoming Rowdy Friends tour.
Scottish singer Macdonald unveils "Curious Thing" (Reuters)
Reuters - She has the model looks and the soccer player boyfriend, but Amy Macdonald isn't your typical British pop starlet.
Texas Tornados back on horizon with new album (Reuters)
Reuters - After 10 years and the passing of two original members, the irrepressible Texas Tornados are back with a new studio album, "Esta Bueno."
Life's a "Beach" for cartoon band Gorillaz (Reuters)
Reuters - More than two years into its acquisition by Terra Firma Capital Partners, the EMI label's biggest release of its crucial next few months comes from a cartoon band and involves its latest audiovisual concept -- an environmentally conscious project set on a floating South Pacific island made of rubbish and starring everyone from upstart U.K. grime artists like Kano and Bashy to musical legends like Lou Reed and Bobby Womack.
Lavigne, Hoppus explore "Wonderland" (Reuters)
Reuters - Three days before Tim Burton's 3-D reimagining of "Alice in Wonderland" with Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway hits U.S. theaters, Buena Vista Records will release an "inspired by" album that offers its own share of star power.
Peter Gabriel's absence no snub, Genesis says (Reuters)
Reuters - Peter Gabriel's Genesis bandmates are giving him the benefit of the doubt for bowing out of next month's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Ousted 'Idol' contestants swing back at judges (AP)
AP - After dishing out tough criticism this week, the "American Idol" judges got some feedback from ousted contestants.
Queen of Soul says she's in control on new album (AP)
AP - The Queen of Soul says she's taking control of her newest collection.
Singer Anita Baker avoids jail in royalty dispute (AP)
AP - Anita Baker's Friday began with the threat of jail hanging over her.
Shakira adds voice to Spanish "We Are the World" (AP)
AP - Shakira and Ricky Martin are among the artists adding their voices to a Spanish-language adaptation of "We Are the World" to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief.
Bon Jovi's new tour doubles as a research mission (AP)
AP - Jon Bon Jovi's new tour is bringing the veteran rock star to venues he doesn't usually visit on the road.
Singer Prince settles lawsuit over axed Dublin gig (AP)
AP - Lawyers for U.S. pop singer Prince agreed Friday to pay substantial damages for his unexplained cancellation of a 2008 concert in Ireland's largest stadium.
Sara Evans files restraining order against her ex (AP)
AP - Country music singer Sara Evans has filed a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband, Craig Schelske.
Jazz star Herbie Hancock goes global with album (Reuters)
Reuters - Jazz icon Herbie Hancock has rounded up another all-star cast for the multimedia follow-up to his Grammy-winning tribute to Joni Mitchell.
Q&A: Jay Sean trades stethoscope for microphone (AP)
AP - Jay Sean enjoys cutting up dead bodies. Really.
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