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Dave Matthews Band plays on at Jones Beach

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Dave Matthews Band is coming to Jones Beach, still reeling from the tragic loss of band member LeRoi Moore, with a new hopeful album.

Review: Jordin Sparks' 'Battlefield'

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Sure, Jordin Sparks' sophomore album, "Battlefield" (Jive), was probably named after the overwrought title track where she sings "Get your armor!" a lot over the sleepy synth-tinklings of One Republic's Ryan Tedder.

Paul McCartney plays on Letterman's roof

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:33:00 -0400

Paul McCartney was back at the Ed Sullivan Theater, 45 years after the Beatles made their U.S. TV debut there and just before kicking off his own tour at Citi Field.

Watch Mariah Carey's 'Obsessed' music video

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:44:14 -0400

The video for Mariah's new single, "Obsessed," which is believed to be a swipe at Eminem, will debut tonight on "America's Got Talent." Well, I've already seen the video and you can, too!

Jonas Brothers to rock Nassau

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Jonas siblings are coming to Nassau Coliseum, and if the size of the stage is any indication, their show will be huge!

7 wasn't Michael Jackson's lucky number

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

TMZ.com, the entertainment/gossip Web site, has been leading the charge on the Michael Jackson mania for more than two weeks now, starting with being the first to break the news of his death 17 days ago.

Doc: I don't think I'm the father...

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:55:00 -0400

One of Michael Jackson's doctors Wednesday offered an odd denial to reports that he's actually the father of Prince and Paris Jackson.

Unknown singers take center stage at Jackson memorial

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

While such legends as Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie crowded the stage at Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday for the finale of "We Are the World / Heal the World," previously unknown singers were the ones who took center stage and the lead vocals.

Brian Kelly believes in Aeroplane Pageant's new CD

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Aeroplane Pageant's Brian Kelly is a true Renaissance man.

Poignant end to Michael Jackson memorial

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 22:26:00 -0400

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, tearfully told the crowd, "ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine."