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2017 American Music Awards winners
LOS ANGELES – The 2017 American Music Awards were handed out on Sunday at a ceremony in Los Angeles. Following are winners in key categories. ARTIST OF THE YEAR Bruno Mars NEW ARTIST OF THE […]
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Ed Sheeran Injured in Biking Accident
LOS ANGELES — Ed Sheeran injured his right arm Monday morning in a biking accident in London, according to British media reports, which may affect a series of upcoming tour dates. The singer, 26, was […]
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U.S. rocker Tom Petty dies after cardiac arrest
LOS ANGELES — Veteran rocker Tom Petty, best known for hits such as “Free Fallin’” and “American Girl,” died on Monday after he was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest, his manager said. He was […]
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Rocker Tom Petty reported dead at age 66
LOS ANGELES – Musician Tom Petty was reported on Monday to have died following cardiac arrest. CBS News and celebrity website TMZ.com reported Petty’s death. Representatives for the singer did not return calls for confirmation. […]
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Judge blocks new movie about Lynyrd Skynyrd
NEW YORK — Surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd won a permanent injunction blocking the production and distribution of a movie depicting the 1977 plane crash that killed the rock band’s lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant. […]
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Taylor Swift wins groping trial against DJ
Singer requested a symbolic $1 damages award […]
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Pantone announces new color in honor of singer Prince
LOS ANGELES — In a fitting and unusual tribute, the Prince Estate, alongside Pantone Color Institute, announced today the creation of a standardized custom color to represent and Prince. The color, of course, is a […]
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‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Glen Campbell dies after Alzheimer’s battle
Singer-guitarist Glen Campbell, the “Rhinestone Cowboy” who went on a farewell tour to play hits such as “Wichita Lineman” and “Gentle on My Mind” before Alzheimer’s disease robbed him of talents, died on Tuesday at […]
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Summer concert series brings live music to venues throughout NC
RALEIGH In a time when the music industry is trying to find its way in a digital world, live performances might be bigger than ever. That’s especially true in the summer when big acts […]
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North Carolina Museum of Art announces Summer Concert series
As the weather warms up across the state, it’s fun to start thinking more about outdoor activities to look forward to in the spring and summer. Along those lines the North Carolina Museum of Art […]