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Knowles, Keys, Hudson grab music, film Image noms (AP)

In this Dec. 1, 2008 file photo, Beyonce Knowles attends the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)AP - Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson are all double threats for the NAACP Image Awards, earning nominations in both music and film categories.


Jay-Z to play concert on eve of Obama inauguration (AP)

In this Oct. 15, 2008 file photo, rapper Jay-Z performs at the grand reopening of the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)AP - Jay-Z isn't performing at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, but he is planning to make a big splash on the eve of the event.


Lisa Marie Presley defends Scientology (AP)

This Dec. 6, 2007, file photo shows Lisa Marie Presley in New York. Lisa Marie Presley is expressing her condolences over the death of Jett Travolta, the son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, and is defending Scientology, the controversial religion created by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard that Presley, Travolta and Preston follow. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)AP - Lisa Marie Presley is expressing her condolences over Jett Travolta's death and defending Scientology, the religion that Presley, John Travolta and Kelly Preston follow.


T.I. cuts $8,000 check for overdue lawyer fees (AP)
AP - Rapper T.I. went to court and promptly paid an $8,000 overdue lawyer bill for the mother of two of his sons, telling a judge the debt was an oversight.

Pop singer Annie readies album after label split (Reuters)
Reuters - After a worldwide record deal with Island Records collapsed last year, Norwegian electropop songstress Annie is forging ahead with plans to release her second album, "Don't Stop," sometime in 2009.

Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead

Iggy Pop, center, is shown with guitarist Ron Asheton, left, and drummer Scott Asheton of The Stooges. The band's music has been credited as a powerful influence on a wide range of punk and alternative bands.Ann Arbor, Mich., police find no signs of foul play after being called to home.


Grateful Dead alums plan first tour in 5 years

Mickey Hart, left, and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead talk before a news conference at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco in 2008. Surviving members of the Grateful Dead say they'll regroup for a 19-city tour, their first since 2004, beginning April 12 in Greensboro, N.C. Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann will all regroup along with Warren Haynes on lead guitar, and Jeff Chimenti on keyboards.


Jimmy Buffett is cashing in on Margaritaville

Jimmy Buffett, who turned 62 on Christmas Day, has long been an icon of certain baby boomers, who tapped into his tropical party vibe as they toiled in cubicles and offices. But in the past decade this chronicler of Margaritaville has really cashed in on his image.Singer’s fortune expands thanks to numerous products, marketing deals


Jack Black discovers his country music DNA

“Even though I was already married to Tanya and we had kids, when I was invited to be on the Haden family album, I finally felt like I was truly part of the family,” said Jack Black, pictured with wife Tanya Haden.Jack Black may have been schooled in rock, but now he’d like to sing at the Grand Ole Opry with wife Tanya Haden’s family, who recently turned him on to bluegrass music.


Merle Haggard beats cancer, but craves pot

Country star Merle Haggard isn't letting lung cancer get in the way of his ambitious touring and recording plans.Country star Merle Haggard isn't letting lung cancer get in the way of his ambitious touring and recording plans.


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