Topic: Grammy Awards
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Frank Sinatra: 10 quotes on his birthday
Frank Sinatra was born on Dec. 12, 1915. His lengthy music and film career spanned decades, from 1935 when he got his first break to 1995 when he sang in front of a live audience for the last time.
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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.
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Whitney Houston: Her Grammy wins
The singer dominated album sales and received many award nominations during her heyday – here are the songs and albums that got her Grammy Awards.
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6 moments that changed a life
From the new book 'The Moment,' 6 examples of a moment that changed a life.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Artisans
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Patti Page: A vocalist with enduring appeal (+video)
Patti Page had many big hits, but the biggest was 'Tennessee Waltz,' which made Patti Page the best-selling singer of the 1950s. Patti Page had a career that spanned decades and multiple genres, including country, pop, and R&B.
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Top Picks: International light displays, the albums of classical music Grammy nominees, and more
The website Complex provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Amazon's warehouses, PBS airs the history of a renowned ballet company, and more.
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Bruno Mars: A Q&A with the artist about new album 'Unorthodox Jukebox'
Bruno Mars recently released his sophomore album 'Unorthodox Jukebox.'
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Sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar bridged India and the West
Labeled 'the godfather of world music' by Beatle George Harrison, Ravi Shankar helped millions of Westerners — classical, jazz, and rock lovers — discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
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Google Zeitgeist reveals the most searched terms of 2012
Google Zeitgeist 2012 reports that people wanted to know about Whitney Houston, PSY, iPad, and many other terms.
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Ravi Shankar: Sitar virtuoso and father of the rock benefit concert (+video)
Ravi Shankar: George Harrison called him "the godfather of world music." Ravi Shankar helped millions of classical, jazz and rock lovers discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
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Frank Sinatra: 10 quotes on his birthday
Frank Sinatra was born on Dec. 12, 1915. His lengthy music and film career spanned decades, from 1935 when he got his first break to 1995 when he sang in front of a live audience for the last time.
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Grammy nominations 2013: Nods to Kanye, Auerbach, Mumford celebrate diversity of music
The Grammy nominations featured a six-way tie for most nominations with artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and fun. leading the pack.
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Carrie Underwood will play Maria von Trapp in NBC's 'The Sound of Music'
Carrie Underwood will take on the part famously portrayed by Julie Andrews in the 1965 film.
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Thanksgiving leftovers: Try these classic recipes
Try these creative ways to prolong the chef's grateful rest.
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Video games in symphony hall
How classical orchestras started experimenting with video-game music.
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Beyonce reportedly signed on for Super Bowl halftime show
A source familiar with the Super Bowl told The Associated Press the Grammy-winning diva will take the stage at the halftime show on Feb. 3, 2013, at the Superdome in New Orleans.
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Lady Gaga peace prize: Yoko Ono lauds Lady Gaga's activism
Lady Gaga peace prize: At a ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland, Yoko Ono presented pop star Lady Gaga with the LennonOno Grant for Peace, for changing the 'mental map' of the world.
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Big Bird endangered? The real-time tweets and Facebook reaction to debate
The Obama vs. Romney presidential debate was the most tweeted event in U.S. political history. Hot Facebook and Twitter topics: Big Bird, Jim Lehrer, and Mitt Romney's victory.
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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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Andy Williams remembered for 'Moon River,' TV shows
The singer and entertainer who helped to launch the career of the Osmond Brothers and hosted annual holiday television specials passed away Tuesday.
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Shakira: Baby on the way (+video)
Shakira announces the imminent arrival of her first baby with soccer-playing boyfriend Gerard Pique.
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American Idol judges: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban sign, ahead of New York auditions (+video)
American Idol judges: American Idol is paying pop rapper Nicki Minaj $12 million to judge. No word on what country star Keith Urban is making. The American Idol auditions begin today at the Lincoln Center in New York.
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From rock to country and back
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals sample country with a spot on Kenny Chesney's tour.
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Marvin Hamlisch remembered for musical scores on Broadway and film
The composer, who passed away Monday in California, won multiple awards for his music that was heard on stage and screen.
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Kitty Wells was 'queen of country music'
Wells broke new ground for female country singers.
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Beyonce praises Michelle Obama in new campaign ad. Will that win votes? (+video)Beyonce stars in a new campaign ad reading a letter that praises First Lady Michelle Obama as a 'truly strong African-American woman.' According to a Gallup poll, Mrs. Obama is more popular than her husband.
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American Idol: Will Randy Jackson stay? (+video)
American Idol: With both Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler leaving their judging gigs on Fox, Randy Jackson is once again the sole remaining judge . . . for now.
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Andy Griffith, beloved family TV actor, dies
Andy Griffith, who starred in family TV favorites "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died today at age 86. His career spanned more than 50 years, but he was best known as Sheriff Andy Taylor.
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Doc Watson, innovative guitarist and 'positive icon' for Appalachian region
Doc Watson, who passed on Tuesday, developed a signature style of guitar picking, elevating the instrument to frontline status and influencing guitarists of every genre.
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