Topic: Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald: From runaway pauper to Queen of Jazz

Ella Fitzgerald would have turned 96 today, Google has honored her with her own doodle

Modern Parenthood Ella Fitzgerald: Her songs became the lullabies this mom sings to her babies

Ella Fitzgerald, today's Google Doodle, didn't just sing. She crooned, she sighed, she prayed her songs – and they became lullabies for this mom, soothing her babies.

Culture Cafe Ella Fitzgerald: An actress as well as a legendary singer (+video)

Ella Fitzgerald made appearances in several films, including the 1958 movie 'Pat Kelly's Blues' and 1960's 'Let No Man Write My Epitaph.' Of course, in most of her movies, Ella Fitzgerald ended up performing at least one song.

10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'

What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.

Andy Rooney: His last essay on 60 Minutes (video)

Andy Rooney said farewell on '60 Minutes,' Sunday. But TV's curmudgeon commentator says he did not retire. Check out the transcript of Andy Rooney's essay.

American Idol: Will Pia Toscano survive America's vote? Why judges say, 'yes.'

American Idol Top 12: After some pretty memorable performances from the boys, the Top 12 American Idol girls took the stage Wednesday. Early favorite Lauren Alaina didn't disappoint, but it was Pia Toscano who had the American Idol judges on their feet.

Switzerland: Male band that's never been to US sings Ella Fitzgerald tunes

Swiss septet travels the Alps singing Dixieland and blues.

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Songs in my heart or on an iPod?

Sometimes you don't need an iPod to enjoy the best music.