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4:50 PM EST
2/7/2012 Madonna launches world tourMadonna kicks off her world tour on May 29 in Tel Aviv.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music

11:07 AM EST
1/30/2012 Singer-in-Chief boosts sales of Al Green songSinger Al Green's online sales have soared since President Barack Obama performed an impromptu "cover" of "Let's Stay Together" at the Apollo Theater Jan. 19.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music, Politics, Government, Heads Of State, Human Interest, Good

6:05 PM EST
11/22/2011 Black Eyed Peas just taking a break; deny they are breaking upThe Black Eyed Peas deny rumors they are breaking up, but say they are taking a break.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music, Human Interest, People, Celebrity

11:03 PM EST
11/6/2011 'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams has bladder cancerRecording artist Andy William announced he has bladder cancer at a concert Saturday.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music, Health, Disease, Cancer, Human Interest, People, Celebrity

11:46 AM EDT
9/6/2011 Madonna eyes Spring 2012 for new album releaseMadonna is out promoting her latest directorial effort, "W.E.," but it's news of a new album that's making big waves. The pop queen confirmed that she's commenced work on the new project for release in the spring of 2012.

Source:Celebrity News Service Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music

3:54 PM EDT
8/29/2011 Britney Spears reveals "Criminal" as new singleAfter coming off a major tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards and winning Best Pop Video, Britney Spears also announced what could be her next contender for an award nod or a Hot 100 entry.

Source:Celebrity News Service Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music

6:33 PM EDT
8/25/2011 Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' Is Now U.K.'s Best Selling Album of the CenturyAmy Winehouse’s Back to Black has become the U.K.'s biggest-selling album of the 21st century.

Source:Celebrity News Service Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music

6:32 PM EDT
8/25/2011 Justin Bieber to release first Christmas album for charityIt might be August, but it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Justin Bieber. The teen pop sensation is in the studio working on some material for the holidays.

Source:Celebrity News Service Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music

1:09 PM EDT
8/17/2011 Katy Perry matches Michael Jackson's record of five Billboard #1 singles off one albumKaty Perry might just be the Queen of Pop. She just became the first female artist to score five #1 songs off a single album on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat previously only achieved by Michael Jackson.

Source:Celebrity News Service Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music, Economy, Business And Finance, Media, Music Industry

6:43 PM EDT
7/21/2011 Vanilla Ice says Justin Bieber's success won't lastVanilla Ice was only 16 when he hit it big with "Ice Ice Baby." Now he's got advice for another teen sensation, Justin Bieber, saying his success probably won't last.

Source:Celebrity News Service Topics:Human Interest, People, Celebrity, Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Popular Music