St. Jude debuts "Hey St. Jude," its take on Beatles classic
Fundraising leaders hope a star-packed Internet video for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, featuring celebrities, patients and employees singing The Beatle's hit "Hey Jude," will spread the word...
View ArticleMemphis rapper Al Kapone raps for Republican George Flinn
Now Dr. George Flinn can boast of a rap song written about him.
View ArticleCountry singer Sammy Kershaw involved in tour bus accident
Kershaw says, "Buses and cars can be replaced but people can't." No one died, but Kershaw says it could've gone the other way. He believes they had "a guardian angel."
View ArticleJLo tones down concert in Indonesia
Jennifer Lopez wowed thousands of fans in Indonesia, but they didn't see as much of her as concertgoers in other countries — the American pop star toned down both her sexy outfits and her dance moves...
View ArticlePlane of singer Jenni Rivera missing in Mexico
Authorities in northern Mexico are confirming that a small plane carrying Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera has gone missing after taking off from the city of Monterrey.
View ArticleVindication for 2013 Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Newman is joined in the 2013 class by the eclectic group of rockers Rush and Heart, rap group Public Enemy, "Queen of Disco" Donna Summer and bluesman Albert King.
View ArticleKids play Mozart with violins made from garbage
The sounds of a classical guitar come from two big jelly cans. Used X-rays serve as the skins of a thumping drum set. A battered aluminum salad bowl and strings tuned with forks from what must have...
View ArticleAdele is AP's Entertainer of Year
Though Adele didn't have a new album or a worldwide tour in 2012, she's still rolling. After a year of Grammy glory and James Bond soundtracking, Adele has been voted The Associated Press Entertainer...
View ArticleIron Butterfly bassist died of natural causes
Coroner's officials say Lee Dorman, bass guitarist for the 1960s psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly, died of natural causes in Southern California and there won't be an autopsy.
View Article"Tennessee Waltz" singer Patti Page dies at 85
Page achieved several career milestones in American pop culture, but she'll be remembered for indelible hits like "Tennessee Waltz."
View ArticleNew exhibit celebrates Elvis' love of Hawaii
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the "Aloha From Hawaii" concert, Graceland is debuting a new exhibit on Elvis' birthday.
View ArticleJustin Timberlake to release new music midnight Sunday
Justin Timberlake is bringing the music back.
View ArticleMusician whose vintage guitar was crushed by Delta gets free replacement from...
Dave Schneider, lead singer for hockey-themed Connecticut band the Zambonis and lead guitarist for The LeeVees, a Jewish band, discovered his 1963 Gibson ES-335 TD irreparably damaged after a Delta...
View ArticleAlicia Keys attends first Sundance as producer, composer
It's a busy week for Alicia Keys.
View ArticleBartlett negotiating with Clint Black for August show
Bartlett officials are working to bring country music artist Clint Black to perform at the suburbs Performing Arts and Conference Center in August.
View ArticleAnnual Blues Challenge continues growth into its third decade
It's the 29th year for the Beale Street event, presented by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation, which also stages the Blues Music Awards each May.
View ArticleTimberlake gives Super Bowl-eve comeback concert
Justin Timberlake put an exclamation point on his comeback with a sizzling, hour-long concert on the eve of the Super Bowl.
View ArticleOld 97s mark career milestones as they look to the future
Tuesday, the group will be in Memphis to work up the LP, along with other favorites from its catalog, during a show at the Hi-Tone Café.
View ArticleAlicia Keys Southaven concert cancelled
The Alicia Keys concert scheduled for March 27 in Southaven has been cancelled.
View ArticleMIM makes Beale Fest lineup 'official' Thursday
Memphis in May will officially unveil the lineup for the 2013 Beale Street Music Festival on Thursday morning.
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