Topic: Luther Vandross

'20 Feet From Stardom' is a fascinating look at backup singers

'20 Feet From Stardom' is a valuable contribution to the field of musical performance on film and asks an important question: Is it important for an artist to be a star?

Phil Ramone dies, leaving 14-Grammy legacy with biggest stars

Phil Ramone dies: A Grammy-award winning engineer and producer, Phil Ramone worked with some of the biggest names in the music business, including Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles.

American Idol picks first five boys and Nicki Minaj crosses a line (+video)

American Idol recap: The first five of American Idol's final 10 male contestants were revealed Thursday night but not before Nicki Minaj makes a questionable remark to 18-year-old Elijah Liu. Did she go too far?

American Idol: Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey share airtime with contestants (+video)

American Idol showcased their dueling divas, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. But American Idol's second episode also featured far more auditions than Wednesday's premiere.

Jessica Sanchez: Will huge YouTube following make her the next American Idol? (+video)

Jessica Sanchez is the "American Idol" contestant with the biggest YouTube and Twitter following – by far. Are these good indicators that Jessica will win "American Idol" Season 11?

'American Idol' reaches final 5 by dismissing Elise Testone (+video)

The 'American Idol' roster is down to five contestants at the end of this week after they tried to cover part of the 'Queen' songbook.

American Idol takes on Queen: Will Hollie Cavanagh go home next? (+video)

American Idol featured the songs of Queen Wednesday. Hollie Cavanagh struggled, but rebounded with her second song. Will American Idol voters send her home?

American Idol: The fall of Jermaine Jones and the rise of Joshua Ledet (+video)

American Idol recap: For Jermaine Jones, the dream came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday. But for Joshua Ledet, the American Idol dream is just beginning.

American Idol: Why is Jermaine Jones in Top 13 boys?

American Idol recap: The 'gentle giant' Jermaine Jones rejoined the other 12 male semifinalists for the first live American Idol episode.  How did the boys do?

American Idol: Jacob Lusk leaves, Lady Antebellum soars

American Idol said goodbye to Jacob Lusk. Lady Antebellum performed its new single, and JLo also sang on American Idol Thursday night.
05/06/2011 10:28 am

American Idol Top 12 men: Vote for Jacob Lusk (video) as the next Luther Vandross?

American Idol Top 12: While some of the American Idol men struggled their first night before a live audience, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, and Scotty McCreery deliver solid performances. And, Idol adds online vote to America's ballot options.
03/02/2011 08:57 am

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