MusicAP - Etta James' longtime manager says the terminally ill blues singer has been hospitalized after experiencing difficulty breathing.
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Gaunt George Michael says "fortunate to be here" (Reuters)
Reuters - A gaunt and breathless George Michael tearfully thanked his doctors and fans on Friday for seeing him through a "touch and go" battle with pneumonia.
Rapper 'Tyler, the Creator' arrested for vandalism (AP)
AP - The rapper known as "Tyler, the Creator," was arrested after authorities say he got rowdy following a show at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood.
Haiti leader cancels concert to raise school funds (AP)
AP - Haiti pop star-turned-president Michel Martelly will not be singing tonight at a concert that aimed to raise money for schools.
Etta James on breathing machine in Calif. hospital (Reuters)
Reuters - Grammy-winning singer Etta James, who has been deemed terminally ill with leukemia, has been hospitalized in California and placed on a breathing machine, her long-time manager and friend said on Friday.
Tyler, The Creator arrested for vandalism (Reuters)
Reuters - Rapper Tyler, The Creator was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism on Thursday, following a show at a nightclub on the famed Sunset Strip, police said.
George Michael thanks hospital for saving life (AP)
AP - Fighting back tears, singer George Michael appeared outside his London home Friday to acknowledge that he had nearly died during his monthlong battle with pneumonia.
Michael Buble brings "Christmas" to "CityVille" (Reuters)
Reuters - Singer Michael Buble is taking his "Christmas" spirit into the virtual realm, collaborating with popular Facebook game "CityVille" and giving an interactive gift to his fans over the holidays.
Country stars reflect on the holidays (Reuters)
Reuters - When it comes to the holidays, country singers often turn their thoughts to home and traditions -- spending time with family, memories of special gifts, visiting friends and catching up on news.
Police get warrant in Atlanta rapper killing (AP)
AP - Atlanta police say they have an arrest warrant for a man in the killing of rapper Slim Dunkin, who was gunned down in a city music studio as he was preparing to record a video.
Apple's late boss Steve Jobs to receive Grammy (AP)
AP - Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is receiving a posthumous Grammy for his technological innovations in the arts.
"We Found Love" tops chart in milestone for Rihanna (Reuters)
Reuters - Rihanna's single "We Found Love" on Thursday held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the eighth straight week, making it the singer's longest-running No. 1 single of her career.
Adam Lambert says "lesson learned" after arrest (Reuters)
Reuters - Former "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert brushed off his arrest in Finland on Thursday, blaming his bad behavior on travel, booze and "irrational confusion" and adding "lesson learned" on Twitter.
British folk group mixes rural traditions with Christmas (Reuters)
Reuters - As its name might suggest, The Albion Christmas Band has a limited sell-by date musically speaking. There is little demand for songs celebrating holly and ivy in August.
Michael Buble wraps up 4th week atop album chart (Reuters)
Reuters - Canadian jazz singer Michael Buble's "Christmas" held the top spot for the fourth straight week on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, as no new entries could compete against old favorites during the holiday season.
Lionel Richie going country with duets album (Reuters)
Reuters - Hello! Lionel Richie is going country.
Aerosmith's Tyler falls, Paraguay concert delayed (Reuters)
Reuters - Steven Tyler, the lead singer of rock band Aerosmith, had a "small accident" on Tuesday that forced him to postpone a planned show in Paraguay by one day, a spokesman for the local concert organizers said.
Adele's "21" regains top spot on Billboard chart (Reuters)
Reuters - British singer Adele regained the top spot on the Billboard Top 200 album chart on Wednesday, marking her 13th week at No. 1 with "21" and making it the first album since the "Titanic" film soundtrack to claim as many weeks atop the chart.
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