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Pharrell Williams is set to join Rihanna as a mentor on the US version of her fashion show, Styled To Rock. More »

(Reuters) - A close friend of Michael Jackson who had testified in defence of the late pop king at his child sex abuse trial said on Thursday that the singer had More »

By Paul Casciato LONDON (Reuters) - An invitation from the White House robbed Emeli Sande on Thursday of the chance to celebrate the latest mark of her success in More »

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Bob Dylan was made an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, joining the ranks of leading writers, composers and More »

Justin Bieber would make an "awesome" judge on American Idol, according to fellow Canadian popstar Carly Rae Jepsen. More »

By Alexei Oreskovic and Edwin Chan SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc launched a music service on Wednesday that allows users to listen to unlimited songs for More »

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine have donated $70 million (46 million pounds) to establish an entrepreneurial undergraduate More »

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc has signed licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment to launch a subscription music service that More »

(Reuters) - Singer Beyonce was forced to cancel her show in Antwerp, Belgium, on Tuesday because of dehydration and exhaustion, her representatives and concert More »

Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin has revealed being named the best British act by a top music charity means a "huge amount" to the group. More »

(Reuters) - Soul singer Aretha Franklin has pulled out of two upcoming performances because of health issues, the two concert venues said on Monday. Franklin, 71, More »

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A music video shot aboard the International Space Station went viral on Monday, turning an astronaut into an More »

By Natasha Baker TORONTO (Reuters) - Music lovers wanting to hear live tunes without going to a concert or club or leaving the comfort of their home can use new More »

A life-size statue of the late singer Amy Winehouse is set to be placed near the Camden home where she died after the local council approved the plans. More »

A choreographer who had previously testified that Michael Jackson never sexually abused him has now made an about-turn, launching a child molestation claim against More »

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The attorney for Michael Jackson's estate on Wednesday described as "outrageous and pathetic" a fresh claim of child molestation against the More »

A dancer who worked with Michael Jackson says she expressed concerns about the singer's health as he prepared for a series of planned comeback concerts. More »

LONDON (Reuters) - David Bowie's latest music video featuring him as a Christ-like figure surrounded by women in skimpy outfits and priests in a bar was slapped More »

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Madonna will be honoured at the Billboard Music Awards show this month for her 2012 MDNA tour, the high grossing concert tour of the year, More »

Britain's Got Talent singer Alex Keirl says he found it difficult watching his audition back on Saturday night - despite doing so well with the judges. More »

Rod Stewart has revealed writing his autobiography has helped him overcome writer's block as a musician. More »

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Tim Lambesis, lead singer for the heavy metal band As I Lay Dying, was arrested in California on Tuesday on charges that he sought the help of More »

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour has won a share of Sweden's $150,000 (96,549 pounds) Polar music prize - awarded in the past to Paul More »

Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay about $1m in taxes. More »

Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay about one million dollars (£643,000) in taxes. More »

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of Justin Bieber's hit songs is the target of a $10 million (6.4 million pounds) copyright infringement lawsuit that also accuses More »

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake will embark on an international tour in October - his first in six years - and will release 10 new songs at the end of More »

By David Jones NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Hip hop artist Lauryn Hill, on the eve of her scheduled sentencing on federal tax evasion charges, has paid off the More »

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has confessed he regrets wasting the opportunity to become a successful musician when he had the chance. More »

Hop Farm Music Festival which was to feature acts such as My Bloody Valentine has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. More »

By Tim Ghianni NASHVILLE (Reuters) - Country music legend George Jones' final standing ovation, after a career filled with them, came on Thursday afternoon at the More »

Stars like Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, One Direction and Beyonce have signed up to a scheme to give out concert tickets in exchange for social activism. More »

(Reuters) - Country music legend George Jones will be remembered in a public memorial service featuring former First Lady Laura Bush and a list of speakers and More »