Jazz Great, Civil Rights Activist Abbey Lincoln Dies
Abbey Lincoln, a jazz singer and songwriter known for her phrasing, emotion and uncompromising style, died Saturday in New York at age 80.
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Little Feat Founder Richie Hayward Dies of Cancer
Richie Hayward, co-founder of the Little Feat, an eclectic jamband that maintained a strong cult following throughout the decades, has died. He was 64....
Taylor Momsen Pretty Reckless at Puma Social Club (videos)
Now that "Gossip Girl" is over and done with, Taylor Momsen is focusing on music. She and her band The Pretty Reckless performed a set last night (June 22) at the PUMA & Nylon Magazine event at the Puma Social Club at the South Street Seaport in New York City....
Lady Gaga: Love, Success, Greed, Now a $35M Lawsuit
First comes fame, then greed, then betrayal and finally lawsuits. Lady Gaga traversed the full arc of rock stardom yesterday (Mar. 17) when she was sued by former business partner and lover, Rob Fusari....
Recycled Rock: Wendy Kay Keeps Classic Music Alive
If you’re a classic rock star from the '50s through the '70s, who is your best friend? Well, if you are Mark Lindsay, Micky Dolenz, Flo & Eddie, or Peter Noone, chances are it's a powerhouse booking agent Wendy Kay....
The China Club Marks 25 Years of Music Magic
When former clothing salesman Danny Fried opened the China Club with partner, former-police officer Michael Barrett, Ronald Reagan was president and Adam Ant was a major musical presence....
Sade Tops Album Chart with Soldier of Love (video)
It seems the world just couldn't wait for another Sade album. Her latest, Soldier of Love, has been proclaimed No. 1 around the world with over a half-million albums sold since its release. ...
Prosecutors: Cunning Thief Killed Realtor Linda Stein
Former personal assistant Natavia Lowery is on trial for the murder of real estate broker to the stars Linda Stein, but a jury must choose between three distinct theories about the crime....
Corinne Bailey Rae Searches for Herself on The Sea
UK singer Corinne Bailey Rae is back with a new album, after soaring like a skyrocket on her debut 2006 set, and vanishing from sight just as quickly....
Sultry Sade Soldiers On With New Album (video)
British singer Sade, who redefined sultry love ballads in the 1980s, selling more than 50 million records, is making a comeback more than a decade after her last album....
Simone Dinnerstein Broadens Her Stage With Sony Classical
Simone Dinnerstein is known for her intelligent, emotive performances on piano among a growing circle of classical music enthusiasts. But her audience is grow even wider....
Susan Boyle to Team Up with Opera Star Andrea Bocelli
Susan Boyle is not only dreaming the dream, she's continuing to live it. Along with a hit album, the Scottish singer is gearing up to sing a duet with opera leg...