Topic: Music Stars
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Test your Gangnam style?
Pop music sensation Psy has taught his signature horsey dance to everyone from the UN’s Ban Ki-moon to Britney Spears. But how much do you know about the artist?
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15 hidden meanings of popular food phrases
Discover the hidden meanings of some of your favorite food phrases.
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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The 25 best country songs of all time (+video)
Check out Country Music Television's rankings of the best country music songs ever released.
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Oscars 2013: Who will win? Check out our predictions
The biggest night for movies is coming up fast – the ceremony will air on Feb. 24. Check out our picks for who will take home the big prizes.
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Tate Stevens wins 'X Factor' and $5 million record deal (+video)
Tate Stevens, the country singer from Belton, Mo., won Season 2 of 'The X Factor.' Tate Stevens beat out Carly Rose Sonneclare and the girl-band 'Fifth Harmony.'
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Cassadee Pope voted as Season 3 'The Voice' winner (+video)
Cassadee Pope took home the 2012 title in The Voice Tuesday night. Cassadee Pope was a protege of country singer Blake Shelton.
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Jets and Giants bring 'Big Angst' to the 'Big Apple.' A Week 15 NFL quiz
The two New York City football teams stumbled during Week 15 of the NFL season. To test your knowledge of this and other NFL developments, take this 16-question quiz.
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Top Picks: Songs of Christmas cheer, Jeremy Renner as The Bourne Legacy, and more
Two e-readers work well with little lighting, the 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday, and more top picks.
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Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees
Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.
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Ravi Shankar bridged cultures by bringing sitar to the West, but at a cost
Ravi Shankar collaborated with some of the biggest names in rock, jazz, and classical music. But in India critics said he was commercializing spiritual sitar music that was not properly understood.
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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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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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Bestselling books the week of 12/13/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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Jenni Rivera, the 'Diva de la Banda,' lost in Mexico jet crash (+video)
Jenni Rivera died Sunday when her Learjet 25 crashed. Jenni Rivera was a mother, grandmother, and the queen of the grupero music scene in Mexico. Her death was confirmed by US officials Monday.
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Long live the Stones: Band celebrates 50 rocking years
With their usual swagger and showmanship, the Rolling Stones played their first show in their US mini-tour Saturday night, which celebrates their 50 years together as a rock band.
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Worst toys for Christmas 2012
From annoying, noisy toys that you want to hurl against the wall to just plain scary ones, here are the worst toys of 2012:
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Culture Cafe Angus T. Jones: Will he be replaced on 'Two and a Half Men'?
Will Angus T. Jones be replaced on the CBS comedy – and do producers already have a new person in mind?
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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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Michael Jackson: 10 quotes on the 30th anniversary of "Thriller"
Here are 10 quotes from Michael Jackson to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Thriller," still the number one selling album in music history.
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YouTube's quick wick of fame
Good songs may often become hits online, but can artists afford to upload them for free viewing?
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Bestselling books the week of 11/29/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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American Music Awards: Justin Beiber wins big and brings Mom (+video)
American Music Awards: Justin Beiber (favorite pop/rock male artist), Nick Minaj (favorite rap/hip-hop artist), and Taylor Swift (favorite country female artist). Other American Music Awards winners included Carly Rae Jepsen (favorite new artist) and Carrie Underwood (favorite country album).
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Global News Blog Syrians want to know: 'Are you okay after Superstorm Sandy?'
With the sound of mortars in the background, Syrians in Aleppo express concern for our American correspondent and his storm-battered homeland.
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Billy Joel, Rihanna fight Pandora for royalty payments
Billy Joel, Rihanna fight with Pandora: Billy Joel, Rihanna, and 125 other artists are opposed to a proposed change to US law that, they say, would cut by 85 percent the amount of money an artist receives from Pandora.
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Modern Parenthood Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by? (+video)
The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/15/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/8/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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'Moranthology': 6 stories from UK writing star Caitlin Moran
Following up on the success of her book 'How to be a Woman,' here are 6 stories from Caitlin Moran's new collection 'Moranthology.'
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