Topic: Grammy Awards
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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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In Pictures: Who's who on The Voice
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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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Doc Watson: North Carolina's blind guitar picker extraordinaire
Doc Watson, one of America's greatest folk musicians, passed on Tuesday. Doc Watson won eight Grammy Awards and influenced a generation of guitar players.
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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?
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Donna Summer remembered as 'Queen of Disco' (+video)
Donna Summer personified the 1970s disco era. But Donna Summer's music career outlived disco. Summer, born in Boston, passed away in Florida on Thursday.
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Donna Summer was Queen of Disco
Her family released a statement, saying Summer died Thursday morning and that they 'are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.'
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Lady Antebellum charity concert for tornado-struck Henryville, Ind. (+video)
Lady Antebellum played at a mini-prom for Henryville, Ind. Wednesday night. Lady Antebellum helped raise $235,000 to help rebuild the town struck by a tornado.
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Lady Antebellum to play at prom in Henryville, Indiana
Lady Antebellum will play at a high-school 'mini prom' for the tornado-battered town of Henryville, Ind. Lady Antebellum will also hold a benefit and online fund drive.
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Florida A&M hazing arrests bring cloud
The future of the nationally-renowned marching bad is in doubt amid revelations that brutal hazing is traditional.
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Florida A&M hazing charges underscore larger problem
More and more, hazing has moved from a private matter for universities to a public matter for prosecutors. Thirteen were charged in the latest scandal, where a Florida A&M drum major died after being beaten by bandmates.
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13 charged in Florida A&M University band member's hazing death
The charges came more than five months after Robert Champion died aboard a chartered bus parked outside an Orlando hotel following a performance against a rival school.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal has a baby girl, Beyoncé named 'Most Beautiful'
Maggie Gyllenhaal announced the birth of baby girl Gloria through her publicist Monday. Gyllenhaal joins the ranks of other "celebrimommys" making headlines, including new mom Beyoncé, recently named People's "Most Beautiful Woman."
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Diplomacy flowers with cherry blossoms
At the close of the 100th anniversary celebration of Tokyo's gift of cherry blossoms to Washington, it's worth remembering the story of diplomacy behind the trees. Like most diplomatic initiatives, this one had to overcome indifference, opposition, and many setbacks before it could flower.
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Levon Helm and The Band: a rock parable of fame, betrayal, and redemption
Levon Helm of The Band found an unlikely path back to fame after decades of disappointment. But by the end, the homespun singer from Turkey Scratch, Ark., had come full circle.
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Levon Helm of The Band was roots rock pioneer, quintessential American musician
Helm and his band mates - Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson and Richard Manuel - were musical virtuosos who returned to the roots of American music in the late 1960s.
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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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Dick Clark remembered as 'American Bandstand' host, TV & radio impresario
Dick Clark, the longtime host of ABC's 'American Bandstand,' TV game shows, and radio programs, died Wednesday near Los Angeles.
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Change Agent
Shakira advocates for children at the Summit of the Americas
Shakira will meet with heads of state, including President Obama, at the Summit of the Americas in Colombia. Shakira is already working to provide better education to children.
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American Idol shocker: Why Jessica Sanchez faced elimination (+video)
American Idol contestants Elise Testone, Joshua Ledet, and Jessica Sanchez were in the Bottom Three this week. American Idol judges used their save on Jessica Sanchez.
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Top Picks: 'Once' as a musical, 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,' and more
PBS's romance 'Birdsong' will appeal to 'Downton Abbey' fans, 'Revenge of the Electric Car' explores why the plug was pulled on the electric car, and more top picks.
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Houston's death ruled an accident
Detectives made the decision after reviewing the coroner's report.
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Whitney Houston autopsy report: Signs of cocaine use
Whitney Houston had drug paraphernalia in her hotel room, according to the autopsy report released Wednesday. Cocaine was listed as a contributing factor in her death.
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Beyond Adele
A look at some other British soul sisters whose vocal talents deserve a listen.
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ACM Awards: Taylor Swift wins (again) for her music and her charity work (+video)
ACM Awards: Taylor Swift was relatively subdued after fans voted her the Academy of Country (ACM) Awards Entertainer of the Year. On Saturday, Michelle Obama awarded Taylor Swift The Big Help Award for her charity work.
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Trayvon Martin: Are rallies a rebirth of civil rights movement? (+video)
A Trayvon Martin rally in Miami Sunday brought out basketball stars, civil rights leaders. The 911 call has Trayvon Martin crying for help, not George Zimmerman, according to analysis of 911 call.
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Legendary musician Earl Scruggs remembered for revolutionary banjo playing style
Earl Scruggs partnered with some of the greatest musicians in bluegrass and country music throughout his career to create indelible memories.
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