Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala

By JEFF KAROUB

Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala.

Nov 21, 2009 | 9:35 am

Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall

New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild.

Nov 21, 2009 | 9:00 am

Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

By KEN RITTER

A powerful anesthetic recovered from Michael Jackson's bedside after he died had been purchased in Nevada by his doctor who had it shipped to California, court documents show.

Nov 21, 2009 | 3:25 am

Charges dismissed against country singer John Rich

A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:05 pm

Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:00 pm

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage

By SANDY COHEN

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:55 pm

Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions

By MESFIN FEKADU

Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:10 pm

Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010

Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:50 pm

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1

By DENA POTTER

The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:40 pm

Swedish Soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom dies at 82

Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died, her husband Sverker Olow says.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:30 pm

Chris Brown receives 'extremely favorable' report

Chris Brown has received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said Thursday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:45 pm

Ricky Martin raises money in Germany for kids

By GEORGE FREY

Latin superstar Ricky Martin said Thursday he is teaming up with a German broadcaster to support his foundation and build a youth center for children in his native Puerto Rico.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:55 pm

Review: Finally, a true `Idol' emerges in Lambert

By WAYNE PARRY

Adam Lambert "For Your Entertainment" (19/RCA)

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:45 pm

Music Review: Kris Kristofferson explores truth

By MICHAEL McCALL

Kris Kristofferson, "Closer To The Bone" (New West)

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:25 pm

Norah Jones experiments with guitars and grooves

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY

Indie-rock producer Jacquire King had long been an admirer of Norah Jones' smoky, seductive voice, but the man behind acclaimed albums from Kings of Leon to Tom Waits never thought the two would ever inhabit the same musical orbit, let alone work together on a CD.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:05 am

Nicole Richie is hospitalized for pneumonia

Nicole Richie has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital and is being treated for pneumonia. Her representative says she's doing well.

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:15 am

2 sites selling Beatles songs to remain shut down

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY

Two Web sites that sold songs by The Beatles for 25 cents apiece should remain shut down indefinitely, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

Nov 18, 2009 | 11:50 pm

Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drug problem

By FRAZIER MOORE

Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. "You can't make 'em drink the water," Jackson told ABC News in an interview airing Wednesday. When asked if her brother was in denial about his ad…

Nov 18, 2009 | 2:30 pm

Savannah marks 100th birthday of Johnny Mercer

By RUSS BYNUM

Jeepers creepers! Savannah's got a Johnny Mercer statue for tourists' peepers.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:10 pm