Topic: Billy Joel

Jets and Giants bring 'Big Angst' to the 'Big Apple.' A Week 15 NFL quiz

The two New York City football teams stumbled during Week 15 of the NFL season. To test your knowledge of this and other NFL developments, take this 16-question quiz.

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Paul McCartney to front Nirvana for a benefit concert?

Will Paul McCartney fill the role of Kurt Cobain for a Nirvana reunion? Representatives won't confirm anything, but rumors say the group will perform a new song with the former Beatle.

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. 

Billy Joel, Rihanna fight Pandora for royalty payments

Billy Joel, Rihanna fight with Pandora: Billy Joel, Rihanna, and 125 other artists are opposed to a proposed change to US law that, they say, would cut by 85 percent the amount of money an artist receives from Pandora.

Sandy benefit concert pulls down $23 million in pledges

The NBC benefit concert to help Sandy victims drew $22.9 million in donations for the American Red Cross. Benefit concert performers included Steven Tyler, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, and Mary J. Blige.

Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book

In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.

American Idol finale: Phil Phillips soars while Jessica Sanchez stumbles (+video)

American Idol: Jessica Sanchez and Phil Phillips each performed three songs on Tuesday night in the hopes of becoming Season 11's American Idol victor.  Only one of the contestants earned a standing ovation.

From Our Files: Dick Clark 1986 Interview, 'Guru of pop compares three decades of rockin' teens'

Dick Clark, television personality and producer, entrepreneur and music enthusiast, was affectionately known as 'America's Oldest Teenager.' Millions of teenagers grew up watching 'American Bandstand,' which Clark hosted from 1957 - 1989, and began the New Year for forty years with Clark, and "New Year's Rockin' Eve.' 'American Bandstand' propelled many musicians' careers, as well as the pop music industry.  Clark, who died today, was interviewed by the MONITOR in 1986, where he spoke about generations, musical styles, racial integration, and what kept him motivated.

American Idol: A birthday and a goodbye to Erika Van Pelt (+video)

American Idol celebrated Steven Tyler's birthday with a special guest. Then, Erika Van Pelt was voted off American Idol. 

American Idol Top 10 wrestle with Billy Joel and Tommy Hilfiger (+video)

American Idol: The songbook of Billy Joel brought some great performances. But Tommy Hilfiger's debut as Idol image consultant was a bit rocky.  

Elvis Presley: His five greatest songs

Elvis Presley fans gather at the Graceland Memorial in Memphis today to show appreciation to the King. It is the 34th anniversary of the day Elvis died.

Paul McCartney 9/11 concert in a Showtime film

Paul McCartney: The 9/11 concert now serves as the framework for a new film, "The Love We Make." Directed by legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles, it captures McCartney's firsthand observations of 9/11 as well as concert performances and backstage preparations.

Don Kirshner, record producer, was the 'man with the golden ear'

Don Kirshner: Pop singer Tony Orlando said Kirshner was responsible for so many careers, "it would make your head spin."

Broadway musicals: The new jukebox heroes

Broadway musicals that ground themselves in the songbook of a famous pop artist are energizing the Great White Way.

The Reformed Broker
Top 10 insider trading truths – a reprise

Beware of drawing conclusions from insider trading. Here are 10 reasons.

Top Picks: Spoleto Festival, Regina Carter, Cooking Channel, and other recommendations

Spoleto Festival USA opens, violin virtuoso Regina Carter's new album, the new Cooking Channel launches, and more top picks.

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Debunking myths about insider buying and selling

Now presenting the hard-earned collected wisdom of someone who's followed insiders, ignored insiders and everything in between.

Twyla Tharp takes a spin once more with Sinatra in 'Come Fly Away'

Twyla Tharp’s new Broadway musical grew out of an early love of Sinatra’s music, introduced to her by her mother.

Will massive Juanes concert in Havana stir winds of change?

The star-studded jamboree organized by Latin pop idol Juanes drew the biggest crowd in Cuba since Pope John Paul II visited in 1998.

Over the hedge

A mom's remake of a familiar Billy Joel tune became a hit with the kids.

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