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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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American Idol: Ryan Seacrest delivers unexpected results
After months of grueling competition, one girl's Idol dreams were slated to come to an end on Thursday night. The results might surprise you.
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Is Indonesia, one of big tobacco's last frontiers, closing?
Not fast enough for anti-smoking campaigners. But Indonesia is slowly taking steps to end its status as one of the great growth markets for tobacco companies.
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Frank Ocean misses out on the Grammys big prize while fun. and Mumford & Sons triumph
Frank Ocean, widely expected to take home the best new artist award, lost the prize. However, Frank Ocean did take home the best urban contemporary album award, while the Black Keys were big winners with four trophies altogether and Mumford & Sons took home the best album of the year prize.
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Grammys 2013: Check out the backstage quotes from winners
At the Grammys 2013 ceremony, Adele discussed her new album, Gotye reveals the decisions behind his hit single 'Somebody That I Used To Know,' and more.
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How do the Grammys reel us in? Hint: It's not just the awards (+video)
Over the years, the Grammys have become a souped up variety show – light on awards and heavy on all-star performances. The Recording Academy even cut prizes recently in several less popular categories.
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Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime show not to blame for Super Bowl blackout
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the Super Bowl halftime show was not the cause of the power outage that darkened the Superdome for half an hour during Sunday's broadcast.
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Culture Cafe Super Bowl commercials show creativity trumps special effects
The Super Bowl commercials showed that a well-executed idea is better than a big budget. Super Bowl commercials with large casts and loud music were underwhelming when pitted against the originality of a spot like the Kia 'Babylandia' commercial.
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Alicia Keys national anthem rendition was the longest – and bankable (+video)
Alicia Keys national anthem: The 13-Grammy winner sang one of the longest versions of the national anthem at the Super Bowl in recent history. Alicia Keys should be able to sell her Super Bowl version of the anthem.
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Destiny's Child reunites during Super Bowl halftime show (+video)
Destiny's Child reunited to sing three songs at the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday. Beyonce was joined by Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, her former Destiny's Child band mates, during the halftime show.
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The Monitor's View: Why states shouldn't cash in on Super Bowl odds
A federal court case against a New Jersey law allowing sports gambling shows why betting on sports will only damage athletic competition – as well as bettors.
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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Obama's second inauguration may be smaller, but will still sparkle
While the crowd attending President Barack Obama's second inauguration Jan. 21 is expected to be much smaller than four years ago, the event will certainly be a star-studded celebration. The first family will lead a festive parade and pop celebrities Beyonce and Katy Perry will preform.
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People's Choice Awards: 'The Hunger Games' and Katy Perry dominate
The People's Choice Awards were hosted by 'Big Bang Theory' actress Kaley Cuoco.
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Long live the Stones: Band celebrates 50 rocking years
With their usual swagger and showmanship, the Rolling Stones played their first show in their US mini-tour Saturday night, which celebrates their 50 years together as a rock band.
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Adele's James Bond theme song earns new license to thrill (+video)
Adele's James Bond theme song 'Skyfall' returns to the series' roots and is one of the best in a long time.
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Adele: James Bond 'Skyfall' theme recorded by British pop star
Adele: James Bond will make his 23rd appearance this fall in 'Skyfall.' Adele is behind the James Bond theme song for 'Skyfall,' which will be released this November in the US.
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The Reformed Broker Bloggers riff on similariites between the music, investment 'biz'
Musicians and investment professionals have a lot in common. But, our resident investment expert claims, to say the best investors, like the best musicians, made it to the top through luck is wrong. Try telling Led Zeppelin they were just lucky, and see what happens.
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Who won 'The Voice'? Jermaine Paul, no longer a 'backup singer' (+video)
'The Voice' winner, Jermaine Paul, gets a $100,000 and a recording contract. Justin Bieber also appeared on the The Voice stage Tuesday night. Jermaine Paul was once a backup singer for Alicia Keys.
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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest honors mentor, Dick Clark (+video)
American Idol began Wednesday with host Ryan Seacrest paying tribute to his mentor, Dick Clark. Then, Hollie Cavanagh finally had her moment on the American Idol stage.
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Cocaine a factor in Whitney Houston drowning, says LA coroner
Whitney Houston drowned but heart disease and chronic cocaine use were contributing factors, according to the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. The exact amount of cocaine in Whitney Houston's body will be revealed in two weeks.
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Whitney Houston remembered at hometown funeral
The biggest names in entertainment swayed to gospel hymns at Whitney Houston's hometown funeral Saturday in the church where the future pop star once sang as a young girl.
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Houston, we have a problem: American Idol judges can't see eye to eye
American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez is left flabbergasted by the voting of her fellow judges, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler. But American Idol judges got together on Ramiro Garcia.
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Feds shut down file-sharing website Megaupload
An indictment accuses Megaupload.com of costing copyright holders more than $500 million in lost revenue from pirated films and other content.
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'Bond 23' song: Who will pen theme music for next James Bond film?
'Bond 23' will soon begin production. The next question to be answered, besides who will be the next Bond girl, is who will write and perform the theme song. Daniel Craig has ideas of his own.
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Michelle Obama: A first lady undercover and carving her own path
Michelle Obama: A portrait of a first lady who's transforming the job, shopping at Petco herself, and reaching out to Washington DC's black community.
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