Fans, celebs react to Rihanna/Chris Brown collaboration
LOS ANGELES, Feb 22 (TheWrap.com) - With their mutual collaborations released on Monday, Rihanna and Chris Brown have taken an important step forward in mending their relationship, following the savage beating that Brown gave Rihanna in 2009.
Kasabian magic continues with "Jurassic" classic
TOKYO - British band Kasabian's chart-topping latest album is named for a flesh-eating dinosaur but represents a nostalgic tribute to youthful dreams, once again demonstrating the group's versatility.
Whitney Houston open casket photo on tabloid cover
LOS ANGELES, Feb 22 (TheWrap.com) - In a classy move certain to enrage fans while boosting sales, the National Enquirer has published a photo of Whitney Houston's open casket this week.
Adele breaks Whitney Houston's chart record
LOS ANGELES - The late Whitney Houston was unable to oust Adele from the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, and the British singer's "21" replaced "The Bodyguard" as the longest running No. 1 album by a woman.
Obama sings the blues with Jagger, B.B King
- Bill Clinton had his saxophone, but President Barack Obama can sing the blues.
Chris Brown earns musical redemption from Rihanna
LOS ANGELES - R&B singer Chris Brown has earned a measure of musical redemption and forgiveness from ex-girlfriend Rihanna by collaborating on new music together, three years after Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting the pop star.
Jackson concert promoters out of Joe Jackson lawsuit
LOS ANGELES - The promoters of what was to have been Michael Jackson's comeback concerts were dropped on Tuesday from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the singer's father Joe.
Adele adds to awards haul at triumphant BRITs
LONDON - Soul singer Adele added to her awards haul at the 2012 BRITs on Tuesday and set the biggest night in British pop alight with a rousing performance of "Rolling In the Deep".
Chieftains "Voice of Ages" among year's best country albums
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Chieftains have arrived with one of the best country albums of the year - the country in question, of course, being just a bit east of the U.K., where Ireland's traditional music can sound awfully darned Appalachian, when it comes down to it.
Blur to play London's Hyde Park at Olympics closing
LONDON - British band Blur will headline a concert in London's Hyde Park that coincides with the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, organizers said on Tuesday.
Sleigh Bells go with death knells on "Reign of Terror"
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Wasn't it enough that the duo known as Sleigh Bells were already attempting a tricky mixture of sugary pop, indie rock, and dreamy electronic textures on their celebrated debut album? On the followup, "Reign of Terror," they throw caution and lightness to the wind and toss in considerable dollops of death-metal. Emphasis on the "death."
First lady likes Obama’s voice; rates Romney singing ‘beautiful’
"It's beautiful," Michelle Obama says of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's singing.
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