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Facebook stock: 6 intriguing investors

Facebook stock will make many people suddenly wealthy when it begins trading this Friday. The company is expected to be valued somewhere around $100 billion, with stock expected to sell anywhere between $34 and $38 per share. Here are six of the more unexpected people set to make a killing with initial public offering of Facebook stock, including a rock star, a graffiti artist, and pair of Mark Zuckerberg’s enemies.
Mardi Gras: a guide to five of the biggest New Orleans parades

Parades known as krewes form the backbones of the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. Here are five of the biggest ones.
In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
In Pictures: Creative celebrity names
Record Store Day: Five gems worth hunting for

Here are five gems that you'll never see warping in the sun at a garage sale at my house.

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Are celebrity judges ruining American Idol and other talent shows?

Killing the Golden Goose? By relying on Jennifer Lopez (American Idol) and Britney Spears (The X Factor), are talent shows putting celebrities ahead of discovering new talent?
Facebook stock: 6 intriguing investors

Facebook stock will make many people suddenly wealthy when it begins trading this Friday. The company is expected to be valued somewhere around $100 billion, with stock expected to sell anywhere between $34 and $38 per share. Here are six of the more unexpected people set to make a killing with initial public offering of Facebook stock, including a rock star, a graffiti artist, and pair of Mark Zuckerberg’s enemies.
American Idol: No place for Skylar Laine in the Top 4 (+video)

American Idol: Skylar Laine, the last country singer in the American Idol competition, was sent home Thursday night.
Mardi Gras: a guide to five of the biggest New Orleans parades

Parades known as krewes form the backbones of the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. Here are five of the biggest ones.
Bonnaroo lineup announced: Beach Boys, Radiohead, Chili Peppers

The always eclectic four-day festival also will include Skrillex, Foster the People, The Avett Brothers, The Shins, The Roots and Alice Cooper on the 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo will be held June 7-10.
The Vote
Mitt Romney chooses theme song. Is 'Born Free' a good choice?

Mitt Romney has chosen Kid Rock's 'Born Free' as the theme song for his presidential campaign, but pundits wonder what he's trying to say with the choice.
Kanye West edges out Adele, Bruno Mars for most Grammy nominations (video)

Kanye West got seven Grammy nominations, Adele six, Bruno Mars six, and the Foo Fighters also received six nominations. How many Grammy Awards will Kanye West take home in February?
In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
Chapter & Verse
Former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan releases new book

Bassist Duff McKagan tells of his days with the band, his struggle with drugs and alcohol addictions, and later jobs as a writer and founder of a wealth management firm.
Guns 'N Roses, Joan Jett, The Cure nominated for rock hall

Guns 'N Roses is the headliner of the first-timers group. The L.A. bad boys were easily the largest hard rock act of the 1980s and early '90s, featuring siren-voiced lead singer Axl Rose and Slash playing muscled riffs on lead guitar.
Chapter & Verse
'Moneyball': The movie may be great – but does it do justice to the book?

Like 'The Blind Side' – another Michael Lewis book turned into a movie – 'Moneyball' is complex. Did Hollywood capture it?
West Memphis Three: Who are they, and how did they become a cause célèbre?

West Memphis Three members, convicted in 1994 of killing three Boy Scouts, could go free Friday, news reports suggest. The men of the West Memphis Three have drawn support from actor Johnny Depp, among other famous personalities.
Culture Cafe
'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.
Culture Cafe
Powerpopaholic Review: Phlying Saucer and Stag

Powerpopaholic blogger Aaron takes a listen to the EPs from the groups Phlying Saucer and Stag.
Top Picks: Music from Sasquatch, Jennifer Lopez, Lord of the Rings, and more

Live recordings from the Sasquatch Music Festival, J-Lo and Marc Anthony look for talent in Latin America, Lord of the Rings returns to theaters, and more recommendations
In Pictures: Creative celebrity names
Record Store Day: Five gems worth hunting for

Here are five gems that you'll never see warping in the sun at a garage sale at my house.
American Idol eliminations: Two go home

American Idol judges saved Casey Abrams last week, so two Idol contestants were voted off Thursday. Goodbye Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo
American Idol Top 12: Downloads to help Japan

American Idol announced Wednesday that they will contribute to the relief efforts in Japan. Meanwhile, American Idol contestants Haley Reinhart, Naima Adedapo, and Thia Megia struggled. Will one of them go home tonight?
In Pictures: 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast
Top Picks: 'Downton Abbey,' Buffalo Tom, 'Secret Service Files,' and more

A television series on dysfunctional British aristocrats, an alternative rock band, a behind the scenes look at the Secret Service, and more recommendations.
Bob Seger announces tour and new album

It may be some old time rock and roll but the sixties rocker has new plans for a tour - the first in four years.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The top 5 biggest omissions

The announcement Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2011 will fill some important gaps in its roster, most notably heavy metal pioneer Alice Cooper, R&B singer Darlene Love, and all-around swell guy Neil Diamond. But there are still some notable gaps in the Hall of Fame's alumni. Here are the top five biggest omissions by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
John Lennon: Top 6 most influential songs

The 30 years that have passed since John Lennon's death have done little to diminish him as one of the most respected musicians of the 20th century. Here are six of his most influential songs.
Kennedy Center honors 2010: Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney among five receiving accolades

Kennedy Center honors five in 2010, including Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Herman.