Topic: Neil Diamond

'Boston Strong' concert, featuring Aerosmith, others, will benefit victims fund (+video)

Tickets go on sale May 6 for an event featuring New Kids on the Block, James Taylor, Aerosmith, and other performers with Boston roots. Proceeds from the May 30 Boston Strong concert will go to the One Fund Boston, set up for victims of the marathon bombings.

'New York loves Boston.' Did we just say that?

New Yorkers set aside historic rivalries in signs of support after the Boston Marathon bomb attacks. Their message: We've been attacked. We know what you're going through. We're with you.

American Idol crowns Phillip Phillips in talented, funny, bizarre finale (+video)

American Idol: After months of competition, American Idol aired its finale on Wednesday night and anointed Phillip Phillips as the winner of Season 11.

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.

Rockefeller Center sees massive crowds for tree lighting

Rockefeller Center hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with special performances from Justin Bieber, Tony Bennett, and others.

3 of this month's best novels

Novelist John Gardner once said that there are only two plots in literature: someone goes on a journey or a stranger comes to town. You're trying to think of exceptions right now, aren't you? Well, while you brainstorm, this month's fiction roundup is packing its bags to join three novels' worth of characters as they set out on life-altering adventures 400 years and thousands of miles apart.

Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond head latest class into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper and several other notable musicians were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night. After accepting his latest honor, Alice Cooper performed for the New York audience.

Don Kirshner, record producer, was the 'man with the golden ear'

Don Kirshner: Pop singer Tony Orlando said Kirshner was responsible for so many careers, "it would make your head spin."

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The top 5 biggest omissions

The announcement Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2011 will fill some important gaps in its roster, most notably heavy metal pioneer Alice Cooper, R&B singer Darlene Love, and all-around swell guy Neil Diamond. But there are still some notable gaps in the Hall of Fame's alumni. Here are the top five biggest omissions by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

"Girl Talk" provokes copyright owners with free download of new album, 'All Day'

Musical artist and mashup DJ "Girl Talk" has posted his entire 'All Day' album online as a free download - provoking copyright owners for the fifth time.

Caroline Wozniacki in US Open quarterfinals tonight

Caroline Wozniacki reached the women's final of last year's US Open, only to fall to Kim Clijsters. This evening, Caroline Wozniacki can take another step towards a potential rematch.

Clash of the Titans: movie review

Sam Worthington plays demigod Perseus in this high-energy 3-D reincarnation of the 1981 ‘Clash of the Titans.’

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Susan Boyle's 'Dream' CD, McCartney concert magic at New York's Citi Field, D.C.'s holiday celebrations on TNT, and more.

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Don’t Stop Believin’: How Karaoke Conquered the World and Changed My Life

Entertainment journalist Brian Raftery examines the odd art of karaoke.

Noteworthy: A roundup of recent pop releases

Neil Diamond sheds the schmaltz; Lenny Kravitz – inspired throwback or tired mimic?; Madonna delivers on dance; Santogold's belated debut.