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AP - Country music singer Loretta Lynn was hospitalized over the weekend with the early stages of pneumonia, according to a representative of the performer.
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Singer Loretta Lynn hospitalized with pneumonia (AP)
Country singer Loretta Lynn in hospital with pneumonia (Reuters)
Reuters - Country music singer Loretta Lynn, who grew up poor in Kentucky's coal-mining country before rising to fame, has canceled two performances after being diagnosed with pneumonia, a statement on her website said on Saturday.
Edmundo Ros, who took Latin sound to London, dies (AP)
AP - He introduced wartime Britain to the percussive rhythm of the rumba, so capturing the nation's imagination that its young princess chose his songs for her public dancing debut.
Pete Seeger and pals attend NYC protest action (AP)
AP - Folk music legend Pete Seeger joined in the Occupy Wall Street protest Friday night, replacing his banjo with two canes as he marched with throngs of people in New York City's tony Upper West Side past banks and shiny department stores.
Jackson doctor's defense challenges key expert (AP)
AP - The lead attorney for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death challenged a key prosecution expert Friday about his contention that the physician was responsible for the death of the singer.
Colorado guitarist dies after fight with bandmate (AP)
AP - A Colorado Springs rock musician has died after he was punched and knocked to the ground in a fight involving other members of his band.
Yo Yo Ma turns to bluegrass music for new album (Reuters)
Reuters - He's known as one of the world's best classical cellists, but for his latest musical effort Yo-Yo Ma has dropped Bach and picked up bluegrass.
Dohnanyi cancels Hungary appearances in protest (AP)
AP - Hungary's State Opera says German conductor Cristoph von Dohnanyi has canceled a pair of appearances to protest the appointment of a theater director linked to far-right groups.
Coldplay launches fresh chart assault with fifth album (Reuters)
Reuters - You may not understand the title of Coldplay's new album let alone be able to pronounce it, but "Mylo Xyloto" is a name music fans may have to get used to as the group launches a fresh assault on the world's charts.
Robbie Williams to release album with Universal next year (Reuters)
Reuters - British singer Robbie Williams, who signed one of the world's biggest music deals with EMI in 2002, is to release his ninth studio album with Universal Music, the world's largest music company, next year.
Demi Lovato to sing nat'l anthem at World Series (AP)
AP - Demi Lovato will perform the national anthem at Game 5 of the World Series.
T-Pain sets December release for new album (Reuters)
Reuters - R&B artist T-Pain announced on Thursday that his upcoming album "rEVOLVEr" will be released on December 6, in time for the holiday season.
"Some Girls" reissue to include unreleased track (Reuters)
Reuters - An upcoming reissue of the classic Rolling Stones album "Some Girls" will include a recently discovered track which will also be released as a single.
Neil Young launches film of storied benefit concerts (Reuters)
Reuters - A concert DVD featuring Neil Young and a generation of music icons will launch this month with live screenings across the United States.
Evanescence back on top of U.S. album charts (Reuters)
Reuters - Grammy-winning gothic rock band Evanescence topped the Billboard 200 chart on Wednesday with their latest self-titled album, "Evanescence."
Toby Keith is never one to mince words in songs (Reuters)
Reuters - Toby Keith grew up in Oklahoma where a man's handshake is his word, family is of utmost importance and opinions are welcome.
Bennett apologizes for suggesting US provoked 9/11 (AP)
AP - Tony Bennett says he's sorry for suggesting the United States provoked the 9/11 attacks.
Beatles' anti-segregation contract sells for $23,000 (Reuters)
Reuters - A Beatles contract for a 1965 California concert that reveals that the Fab Four refused to play before a segregated audience has sold for $23,033 -- more than four times its estimated price .
Rock band R.E.M "call it a day" (Reuters)
Reuters - Rock band R.E.M said they had decided to "call it a day" after more than 30 years of making music together in a posting on Wednesday on the group's official website.
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