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Witnesses detail Jackson doc's care, thoroughness (AP)

Dr. Conrad Murray listens to testimony during his involuntary manslaughter trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. Murray has pleaded not guilty and faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical licenses if convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death. (AP Photo/Paul Buck, Pool)AP - The doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death cried Wednesday while hearing five witnesses tell jurors he was thorough and caring and not motivated by money.


Coroner: Amy Winehouse died from too much alcohol (AP)

Amy Winehouse's father Mitch, center and his partner Jane, right, arrive at St Pancras Coroner's Court for a hearing into the singer's death in London, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.  A British coroner will hear about the final hours of Amy Winehouse's life at the inquest into the soul diva's death.  The singer, who had fought drug and alcohol problems for years, was found dead in bed at her London home on July 23 at age 27.  (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)AP - Amy Winehouse drank herself to death.


Kid Rock eyes new album mixing musical styles (Reuters)

Reuters - The Detroit rocker, rapper and country music singer, is riding high off the success of his hit 2010 album "Born Free," and he recently found himself with an open schedule after an extensive tour and sending his son off to college.

Paraguay dentist says Aerosmith's Tyler doing fine (AP)

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2009 file photo, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler speaks during a news conference in Deadwood, S.D. Organizers say on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, an Aerosmith concert in Paraguay will be postponed one day after singer Steven Tyler fell in his hotel bathroom, hitting his face and losing two teeth. (AP Photo/Steve McEnroe, file)AP - The Paraguayan dentist who treated Steven Tyler says the Aerosmith singer is "doing splendidly."


Back in shape, injured star returns to Met (AP)

In this Oct. 3, 2011 photo released by the Metropolitan Opera, Mariusz Kwiecien performs in the title role of Mozart's 'Don Giovanni,' at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. (AP Photo/Metropolitan Opera, Marty Sohl)AP - Sidelined by a back injury just before the opening, Mariusz Kwiecien returned Tuesday night to take his rightful place at the center of the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni."


With 'Stronger,' Clarkson finally at ease (AP)

In this Sept. 22, 2011 photo, singer Kelly Clarkson poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. Clarkson's newest CD, 'Stronger,' was released on Tuesday, Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - It may have taken some time, but Kelly Clarkson seems to finally be releasing an album without any drama on the side.


APNewsBreak: Stevie Wonder headlines NYE in Vegas (AP)

AP - Music legend Stevie Wonder plans to headline in Sin City on New Year's Eve, playing to a ballroom crowd at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and to thousands of revelers on the Las Vegas Strip by video.

Review: Tom Waits' 'Bad as Me couldn't be better (Reuters)

Reuters - Tom Waits has been called a lot of things, but "rockabilly cat" was probably never among them. That's just one of many guises the veteran eccentric takes on in "Bad as Me," his first all-new release in eight years and a leading album-of-the-year contender.

Kelly Clarkson as strong as ever on new album (Reuters)

Reuters - Kelly Clarkson is concerned. She released her new album "Stronger" this week and thinks it is her best work yet, but whenever something like that happens she worries nobody will like it.

Review: Keith keeps it simple on 'Clancy's Tavern' (AP)

In this CD cover image released by Show Dog-Universal Music, the latest release by Toby Keith, 'Clancy's Tavern,' is shown. (AP Photo/Show Dog-Universal Music)AP - Toby Keith, "Clancy's Tavern" (Show Dog-Universal Music)


Boyz II Men still making music after 20 years (Reuters)

Members of Boyz II Men arrive for the Black Eyed Peas Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert at the Conga Room at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, February 5, 2009. REUTERS/Jason RedmondReuters - In 1991, Boyz II Men arrived on the pop music scene with their own brand of R&B that peppered Motown-like harmonies with New Jack Swing, a genre that fused R&B, hip-hop and pop music.


Coldplay returns to lofty comfort zone with "Mylo Xyloto" (Reuters)

Coldplay's singer Chris Martin performs on NBC's Reuters - If nothing else, with "Mylo Xyloto," Coldplay may have succeeded in making the least conceptually developed concept album of all time.


Police: Jamaican rapper charged with 2nd murder (AP)

AP - One of Jamaica's most popular deejays now has a second murder charge against him.

Michael Jackson's ex-GM sentenced on tax violation (AP)

AP - A judge on Tuesday spared Michael Jackson's former general manager prison time after she tearfully admitted failing to file her taxes and blamed the failure on being overwhelmed with the late singer's affairs.

Lady Gaga, Jason Aldean set for Grammy nom concert (AP)

AP - Lady Gaga and Jason Aldean — possible contenders for next year's Grammy Awards — are set to perform during the annual nominations special next month.

Pan-Asian girl band looks to Snoop Dogg for help (Reuters)

Snoop Dogg poses at the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards at the Pantages theatre in Los Angeles August 26, 2011. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniReuters - The pan-Asian "girl band" Blush has been around for only 11 months but already has a track record more established groups might envy -- a single that hit number-three on the U.S. dance music charts and rapper Snoop Dogg in one of their songs.


Singer Loretta Lynn out of hospital (Reuters)

Loretta Lynn waves after performing the song Reuters - Country music legend Loretta Lynn was resting at home on Monday after spending part of a "scary" weekend in the hospital suffering from pneumonia, the singer said.


Noel Gallagher flies high at top of UK charts (Reuters)

Reuters - Former Oasis member Noel Gallagher soared to the top of the British album chart on Sunday with his debut solo release, brushing aside Matt Cardle, last year's "X-Factor" winner.

Will Ferrell wins nation's top humor prize in DC (AP)

AP - The "Saturday Night Live" star who perfected his character as "President George W. Bush" and later took his presidential act to Broadway is receiving the nation's top humor prize in Washington.

Bolena's crown is a good fit for Angela Meade (AP)

In this Oct. 21, 2011 photo provided by the Metropolitan Opera, Angela Meade performs in the title role of Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena,” at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. (AP Photo/Metropolitan Opera, Marty Sohl)AP - On paper, it reads like the operatic equivalent of Mission Impossible: Take over the taxing title role of Donizetti's "Anna Bolena" right after Russian superstar Anna Netrebko has completed a run of seven sold-out performances.


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