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The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?

"Dancing with the Stars," now in its 13^th season on ABC, offers its celebrity contenders a huge amount of exposure – but not much of a career boost. Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, bounced Tuesday in the second round, is likely to go back to her preshow level of popularity, as have most of the 160 "Dancing With the Stars" contestants. But a few have bucked the trend. Using the show's extraordinary exposure – this year's premiere netted 18.6 million viewers, nearly six times the highest ratings that DWTS contestant Nancy Grace ever got on her eponymous HLN show and more than double what DWTS competitor and US soccer goalie Hope Solo got in the Women’s World Cup final this summer – these five contestants have seen their careers take off. Can you guess who was tops?
Elvis Presley: His five greatest songs

Elvis Presley fans gather at the Graceland Memorial in Memphis today to show appreciation to the King. It is the 34th anniversary of the day Elvis died.
In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see

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American Idol: Judges go crazy for Joshua Ledet's British Invasion (+video)

American Idol recap: Wednesday night, the American Idol judges were on their feet (again) for Joshua Ledet and his performance of, "To Love Somebody."
The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
Whitney Houston was the golden girl of the music industry

Whitney Houston, who died Saturday, wowed audiences with effortless, powerful, and peerless vocals rooted in the black church but made palatable to the masses with a pop sheen.
In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?

"Dancing with the Stars," now in its 13^th season on ABC, offers its celebrity contenders a huge amount of exposure – but not much of a career boost. Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, bounced Tuesday in the second round, is likely to go back to her preshow level of popularity, as have most of the 160 "Dancing With the Stars" contestants. But a few have bucked the trend. Using the show's extraordinary exposure – this year's premiere netted 18.6 million viewers, nearly six times the highest ratings that DWTS contestant Nancy Grace ever got on her eponymous HLN show and more than double what DWTS competitor and US soccer goalie Hope Solo got in the Women’s World Cup final this summer – these five contestants have seen their careers take off. Can you guess who was tops?
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Katy Perry vs. LMFAO for the song of summer

"Last Friday Night (TGIF)" faced off against "Party Rock Anthem" for the title of summer anthem in 2011.
Elvis Presley: His five greatest songs

Elvis Presley fans gather at the Graceland Memorial in Memphis today to show appreciation to the King. It is the 34th anniversary of the day Elvis died.
In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see
Ja Rule sent to prison for two years

Ja Rule has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for evading taxes.
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'K-pop' and kimchi invade Southeast Asia

One enterprising Thai entertainment star is capitalizing on the popularity of Korean culture in Thailand with the introduction of Korean cuisine.
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
John Lennon: Top 6 most influential songs

The 30 years that have passed since John Lennon's death have done little to diminish him as one of the most respected musicians of the 20th century. Here are six of his most influential songs.
New Michael Jackson song prompts more controversy

New Michael Jackson song: 'Breaking News,' a new song said by his record label to have been recorded by Jackson in 2007 and 'recently brought to completion,' opens with clips from old news reports about the more bizarre events in Jackson's life.
Sara Bareilles to open for Obama in Vegas

Sara Bareilles performs Friday at a Las Vegas middle school, where Obama will host his latest "Moving America Forward" rally.
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Lady Gaga tops Twitter charts

Lady Gaga temporarily replaces Britney Spears as the most-followed person on Twitter.
Broadway musicals: The new jukebox heroes

Broadway musicals that ground themselves in the songbook of a famous pop artist are energizing the Great White Way.
US Library of Congress honors Paul McCartney

The former Beatle performed at a private concert for Nancy Pelosi, Stevie Wonder, and Jerry Seinfeld. He will play for President Obama at the White House Wednesday.
In Pictures: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
ABBA, Genesis, Iggy Pop enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed Genesis, ABBA, Iggy Pop, and The Hollies at Monday night's induction ceremony.
Jimmy Cliff, ABBA, Genesis to be inducted tonight in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff will join ABBA and Genesis tonight as inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In Pictures: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010
ABBA surprised by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

ABBA is headed for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Monopoly gets radical redesign -- goodbye, paper money

Hello, debit cards. The new circular board is certainly modern, but will it win over Monopoly purists?
Move over Kanye West, Taylor Swift and the Millennial generation are taking over music

The 2010 Grammys will probably show that Taylor Swift and her generation are making over American music as triumphantly as they did politics with the election of President Obama.