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The band R.E.M. with lead singer Michael Stipe performs on the plaza of Rockefeller Center during the Today Show in New York April 1, 2008
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R.E.M. Calls it Quits; Elton John Returns to Vegas

Band's website says group is breaking up after 31 years; John's "Million Dollar Piano" show opens September 28 at Caesar's Palace

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Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks perform big band-era music at Sofia's in New York.

Jazz Age Music Rocks Big Apple Club

Modern-day fans enjoy tunes from big band era

In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the RainbowPUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, file)

Jackson Estate Reports $310 Million in Earnings; FOX Premieres 'X Factor'

Reports say money earned between June 2009 and December 2010; US version of British singing competition stars Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul

The Boxcars

IBMA Announces 2011 Music Awards Nominations

A relatively new band, the bluegrass 'supergroup' The Boxcars, leads the pack this year with 10 nominations

Alligator Records' 40th Anniversary Collection

Alligator Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Legendary blues label marks event with the release of a special collection of music

Blake Shelton's "Red River Blue" CD

2011 a Breakthrough Year for Blake Shelton

Country star's eighth album, 'Red River Blue' becomes his first Number One debut on Billboard 200 chart

Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur.

Jazz Goes Country on Schuur's 'The Gathering'

Grammy-winning singer revives so-called 'Countrypolitan' sound of 60s and 70s on her latest CD

Rick Braun's "Sings With Strings" CD

Braun Makes Move from Trumpeter to Singer on 'Sings With Strings'

Critics say jazz artist's new album shows he's got skills

Jessy J's "Hot Sauce" CD

New Jazz Releases Include Jessy J, Hiromi

Jazz is in the air! VOA’s Doug Levine tells us about new releases from three of today’s leading ladies of contemporary jazz.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry Makes Billboard History; 'Glee Live! 3D' Hits Movie Theaters Soon

Pop star scores 5th number one hit to tie Michael Jackson's record; Glee movie will make two-week theater run starting August 12

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