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Whitney Houston's life of highs and lows

February 12, 2012

Whitney Houston — music icon, best-selling artist, winner of six Grammy Awards, movie star and admitted drug addict — died Feb. 11. She was 48.

Wire nails the sound of aging gracefully

For 35 years, post-punk legends Wire have been mostly active and as a result, their 11th studio album doesn't suffer like old-timer reunions do.

Cage The Elephant trapped by ghosts of Pacific Northwest past

If you’re missing fuzzy 90s alt.rock, you’ll want to hear Kentuky-based Cage the Elephant’s new disc.

Social Distortion refresh a reliable formula

After 32 years, most bands tend to fall into the pit of stagnancy.

What happened to Whitney Houston?

February 12, 2012

The Queen of Soul Whitney Houston died of unknown causes Saturday afternoon. We speak to Addiction expert Dr. John Sharpe about her death, demons and drug use.

A sad, sad way for Whitney Houston to leave this world

February 12, 2012

If you had to pinpoint the moment things began to go wrong for Whitney Houston, it was around the same time everything was going right.

Diana Ross, Steve Jobs honoured at Grammy ceremony

February 12, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Diana Ross thinks she should receive a lifetime achievement Grammy for being a mother — not a music legend.

VIDEO: Whitney Houston's career-shaping moments

February 11, 2012

From "I Will Always Love You" to Super Bowl National Anthem, these songs shaped her career.

Jennifer Hudson, tattoo artist? Could've happened

February 11, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - If the whole singing and acting thing ever falls apart for Jennifer Hudson, you might find her working at a tattoo parlour.

The story of us: Lady Gaga and RedOne

February 11, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Producer RedOne says his goal in music was to "find the next Madonna or Britney (Spears)." Then he met an unsigned artist named Lady Gaga.

Brandon Heath takes choir teacher to the Grammys

February 11, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Christian singer Brandon Heath doesn't need to win a Grammy on Sunday to thank his biggest supporter publicly. She's going with him to the show.

Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood do Grammy duet

February 10, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Tony Bennett performed on the very first Grammy Awards, and as he returns for the 54th show this Sunday, the singer says it never gets old.

Clive Davis gala is white-hot; Kinks to perform

February 10, 2012

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The annual pre-Grammy Clive Davis gala is so hot this year that even Diddy is getting calls from celebrities who are trying to get on the bill — and in the seats.

Will.iam: Obama isn't a 'magic man'

February 10, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Will.i.am said he hoped to raise $1 million for his charity that benefits needy students at a concert Thursday night. Instead, he raised $5 million.

Grammys promise plenty of intrigue - and music

February 10, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - This year's Grammy Awards promises plenty of intrigue and drama — much of it having little to do with the competition for awards.

Mary J. Blige rocks at concert for charity

February 10, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mary J. Blige brought out plenty of emotion as she performed in front of a packed house to support one of her favourite charities.

Loss leads The Band Perry to all-genre Grammy nod

February 10, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Losing has never felt better to The Band Perry.

Jason Aldean looking for a 'cool' Grammys moment

February 10, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jason Aldean usually maintains a fairly steely demeanour, yet country music's hottest new male star admits to being more than a little excited about his three Grammy nominations.

Bret Michaels celebrates music at Grammy concert

February 10, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Bret Michaels isn't above stealing a Grammy.

McCreery, Gilbert, Hayes make ACM new artist cut

February 09, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Brantley Gilbert and Hunter Hayes are The Academy of Country Music Awards' best new artist nominees.

Blacks Keys, Skrillex, Miller lead Woodie nominees

February 09, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The eclectic mix of The Black Keys, Skrillex and Mac Miller lead nominees for the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards.

Deep Purple keeping new stuff under wraps

February 07, 2012

Only in a band with Deep Purple’s history could guitarist Steve Morse somehow be considered “the new guy.”

Madonna's first tour since '09 to start in Israel

February 07, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Madonna's not finished with stadiums.


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