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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.
20 essential Android tips and tricks

Several weeks ago, we highlighted 20 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
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.
Oscars: 10 family films the Academy loved

'Hugo' and 'War Horse' aren't the only family films to get recognized with Oscar nominations
In Pictures: Who's who on The Voice

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American Idol: Joshua Ledet learns that three's a crowd (+video)

American Idol: Though not a shocking elimination, the loss of Joshua Ledet was an unfortunate choice by voters. That leaves Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in next week's American Idol finale.
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.
20 essential Android tips and tricks

Several weeks ago, we highlighted 20 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
Davy Jones remembered as 'The Monkees' teenage heartthrob

Davy Jones, the lead singer on the 1960s television band 'The Monkees,' passed away on Wednesday at his home in Florida.
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.
Oscars: 10 family films the Academy loved

'Hugo' and 'War Horse' aren't the only family films to get recognized with Oscar nominations
Reformed Van Halen performs intimate NYC gig

David Lee Roth reunited with Eddie and Alex Van Halen to play an intimate show at New York's historical Cafe Wa?
Six Picks: 'The Cosby Show,' CD tribute to John Lennon, and more

Remake of vintage cold-war TV miniseries, new Bill Frisell CD tribute to John Lennon, online photography project and more.
Top Picks: Miami City Ballet on PBS, New York Times documentary on DVD, new Feist CD and more

Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine & Tharp from "Great Performances" airs on PBS' Arts Fall Festival, Documentary follows The New York Times as it enters world of social media, Grammy-winner Feist releases new CD and more top picks.
Adele wows VMA crowd with heartfelt performance of Someone Like You (Video)

Adele brings down the house at the MTV Video Music Awards 2011. Adele sang a soulful and stirring rendition of her song 'Someone Like You.'
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Nicolas Sarkozy expecting first child

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy: Asked to confirm rumors it's a boy, she told Friday's Nice Matin daily, 'I don't even know, myself. There are things that are better kept secret.'
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Rock 'n' Roll: Nostalgic for the summer of 1971

One rock and roll lover reminisces about the songs a twelve year-old loved in 1971 as much as a man does in 2011.
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U2 review: Live at Soldier Field

U2 did what they do best at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 5, filled a stadium and put on a great show with striking visual elements and a stage design that was inclusive of its audience.
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Jon Anderson keeps his summer tour small, intimate

Jon Anderson keeps his summer tour smaller and more intimate than his former band Yes, who are hitting the road with classic rock legends Styx. The former Yes lead singer begins his tour July 9 at the Vancouver Island Musicfest in Canada.
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Powerpopaholic Review: The Fire Apes

The Fire Apes new album 'A Life in Letters' has a fresh sound, and each track sparkles.
Pia Toscano scores record deal, releases single

Pia Toscano, beloved by American Idol fans, is releasing her first single on July 12, and will release an album with Interscope Records later this year.
In Pictures: Who's who on The Voice
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Review: 'Rush' in concert, pleasing three generations of fans

Classic rock band 'Rush' makes a stop in Chula Vista, CA as a part of their Time Machine Tour. The performance is fun for all rock fans.
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Black Country Communion releases second album, '2'

Rock band Black Country Communion wrote and recorded a second album, entitled '2,' to have more material for their latest tour. Black Country Communion's tour continues June 23 at the Azkena Rock Festival.
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Powerpopaholic Review: Phlying Saucer and Stag

Powerpopaholic blogger Aaron takes a listen to the EPs from the groups Phlying Saucer and Stag.
Top Picks: Music from Sasquatch, Jennifer Lopez, Lord of the Rings, and more

Live recordings from the Sasquatch Music Festival, J-Lo and Marc Anthony look for talent in Latin America, Lord of the Rings returns to theaters, and more recommendations
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A rocking summer: Supertramp touring, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith recording, and a new album for Yes

There aren’t any signs that classic rock is going away anytime soon, and summer is the time of year when things usually start to happen in the music business. The band Supertramp is touring in Canada, and after finishing with his first season as an American Idol judge, Steven Tyler will join the rest of Aerosmith in the recording studio.
In Pictures: Bob Dylan turns 70
Record Store Day: Five gems worth hunting for

Here are five gems that you'll never see warping in the sun at a garage sale at my house.
In Pictures: Top-selling albums worldwide