AP - Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case — a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.
AP - Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2.
AP - A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking.
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AP - Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in singer's death.
AP - Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti, and Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Lovato and others will donate items and experiences.
Daughtry brings Saints, Colts fans together (AP)
AP - They are on opposing sides, but Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints fans found something to bond over at the Super Bowl — a Daughtry concert.
AP - Pete Townshend is used to playing in front of stadiums filled with rabid fans who know every note of The Who's songs. He didn't get that at the band's Super Bowl halftime performance, but he's OK with that too.
AP - The contrasts are stark: As Haiti grapples with chaos, death and despair after last month's earthquake, the world's most famous VIPs party in luxurious fashion in preparation for a football game.
Leonard Cohen delays Europe tour after back injury (Reuters)
Reuters - Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has postponed an upcoming European tour by six months after hurting his lower back while exercising, his representatives said Friday.
Reuters - Usher was deposited at the guarded front gate in a black Cadillac SUV. The inside courtyard teemed with people watching a large flat-screen monitor documenting the assembled celebrity chorus; inside the studio a disembodied voice declared, "We're not finished; we still have to do the harmony."
Reuters - Pitchfork Music Festival, the three-day music event in Chicago organized and curated by the indie-centric website of the same name, has announced Pavement, Modest Mouse and LCD Soundsystem as headliners of the 2010 edition.
Robin Thicke joins Alicia Keys on "Freedom Tour" (Reuters)
Reuters - Robin Thicke is set to join Alicia Keys on her nationwide tour that begins March 3 and makes stops in New York, Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles before wrapping April 10.
Reuters - A South African Afrikaans rap group has taken the Internet by storm with explicit in-your-face lyrics, provocative performances and using cyberspace to promote their music.
Alkaline Trio returns to its indie roots (Reuters)
Reuters - For their seventh album, "This Addiction" (due February 23), the members of Alkaline Trio decided to make big changes, starting with the way their music was released.
Reuters - Miley Cyrus is to play her first concert in Spain, at the Rock in Rio Madrid 2010 festival on June 6.
Aaron Neville busy with recording projects (Reuters)
Reuters - Most singers are satisfied with one album to work on at a time. Aaron Neville has three, which means that "2010 is going to be a stellar year," the New Orleans native says.
