OPERA HAMLET

2010-03-17T10:18:51Z

In this photo provided by the Metropolitan Opera, Simon Keenlyside performs in the title role of "Hamlet," during the dress rehearsal Friday March 12, 2010, at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. (AP Photo/Metropolitan Opera, Marty Sohl)

Melancholy Hamlet returns to Met after 113 years

2010-03-17T12:16:30Z

<div id="subtitle">To see or not to see? Simon Keenlyside makes Met opera revival of Thomas' 'Hamlet' worthwhile</div><div><p>Ambroise Thomas' "Hamlet" was last performed at the Metropolitan Opera in 1897, and it's easy to see why more than a century passed before its revival.</p><p>Even with two outstanding singing actors...

Black Eyed Peas, Shakira to front World Cup concert

2010-03-17T11:15:35Z

<div><p>JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer

Rapper DMX ordered to 6 months in Phoenix jail

2010-03-17T04:00:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Judge orders rapper DMX to spend 6 months in Phoenix jail, undergo mental health evaluation</div><div><p>A judge has ordered rapper DMX to spend six months in a Phoenix jail for violating probation and to undergo a mental health evaluation.</p><p>DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, admitted in court Tuesday to a single ...

Sudan's capital sways to hip hop

2010-03-17T00:17:22Z

<div><p>It's hip hop night in the Sudanese capital and the crowd is ready to boogie as the DJ spins his turntable and the rapper from the war-torn Western Darfur region belts out his lyrics.</p><p>The scene being played out in a Western cultural centre in the heart of Khartoum would have been unimaginable after the Islamist-backed coup that...

"The Price Is Right" 45th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards Special

2010-03-16T22:30:57Z

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Musician Blake Shelton appears on "The Price is Right" at CBS Television City on March 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/

Warrant issued for Lil Wayne in Arizona case

2010-03-16T17:45:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Judge in Arizona issues bench warrant after jailed rapper Lil Wayne fails to appear in court</div><div><p>An Arizona judge issued a bench warrant Tuesday for Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne after he failed to appear for a hearing on drug and weapons charges because he is serving jail time in Ne...

Rapper DMX sentenced to six months in Arizona jail

2010-03-16T17:45:25Z

<div><p>PHOENIX (Reuters) - An Arizona judge sentenced rapper and actor DMX on Tuesday to six months in a Phoenix jail for violating his probation by regularly using drugs, court officials said.</p><p>The rapper, whose real name is Faith Hill 25th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Press Room at the Waldorf Astoria hotel New York City, USA - 15.03.10

New book by Bob Marley's son strains legend's family ties

2010-03-16T15:17:17Z

<div><p>A son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, has written a new book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years by the reggae star's widow.</p><p>Ky-Mani Marley's "Dear Dad" hit booksellers' stands February 6, when the late reggae icon would have turned 65.</p><p>It quickly became a major headache for the 34-year-old, who had second thoughts about the book, realizing the family sq...

The Wide and Varied Lyrics and Music From the 90s

2010-03-16T21:19:31Z

The music from the 90s can be described by one word: diverse. Earlier parts of the decade saw the success of bands like Nirvana with their vague but catchy anthem for the youth, ?Smells Like Teen Spirit.? At the end of the 90s, people saw the popularity of boy bands and girl bands, their songs with lyrics reeking of cheesy romantic sentiments (and the occasional lyrics containing sincere intentions for empowerment, like the songs of ...

Madrid lands 2010 MTV European music awards

2010-03-16T14:16:06Z

<div><p>Madrid will host the host the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony on November 7, organisers said Tuesday.</p><p>It will be the second time the annual event has been held in Spain after Barcelona in 2002.</p><p>The ceremony, which has a pote...

New book by son of Bob Marley triggers family row

2010-03-16T13:16:55Z

<div><p>A son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, has written a new book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years unlike his half-bothers and half-sisters, sparking a row that could trigger legal action.</p><p>Ky-Mani Marley's "Dear Dad" hit booksellers' stands February 6, when the late reggae icon would have turned 65.</p><p>It has quickly become a major headache for this 34-year-o...

Dixie Chicks to tour with Keith Urban, the Eagles

2010-03-16T11:45:40Z

<div id="subtitle">All 3 members of the Dixie Chicks to do summer stadium tour with Keith Urban and The Eagles</div><div><p>All three members of the Dixie Chicks, including lead singer Natalie Maines, are heading out in June on a one-month stadium tour with The Eagles and Keith Urban.</p><...

Luke Bryan, Gloriana among ACM top new artists

2010-03-16T11:45:20Z

<div id="subtitle">Luke Bryan, Gloriana, Joey + Rory win Academy of Country Music top new artist awards</div><div><p>Reverse psychology may have done the trick for country singer Luke Bryan.</p><p>Fans picked him as the Academy of Country Music Awards' top new solo voca...

Abba, Genesis join eclectic Rock Hall of Fame

2010-03-16T07:15:49Z

<div><p>An eclectic batch ranging from Swedish pop group Abba to punk pioneers the Stooges entered the rock star firmament Monday on being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</p><p>Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomes Genesis, Hollies, ABBA, Jimmy Cliff, Iggy Pop in Reuters) - Pop band Abba was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday in a ceremony that honored genres from the Swedish group's catchy tunes to the theatrical British rock band Genesis and reggae master New York with punk band the Stooges and reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, Genesis and The Hollies in joining the

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