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‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery in Myrtle Beach to ‘sing some good music’

See Raleigh-area native Scotty McCreery, winner of the 10th season of “American Idol,” perform May 26 at House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach.

Since winning the 10th season of “American Idol” two years ago, Scotty McCreery still feels a rush seeing someone else win the crown.

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La Scala scales back on productions due to crisis

La Scala has reduced the number of operas it will stage during the 2013-14 season due to Italy's economic crisis, the theater's general manager said Thursday.

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One on one with Grammy-winning pianist Chick Corea

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Chick Corea is a celebrated fusion pianist, keyboardist and composer whose work has molded modern jazz for more than five decades.
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Russian court denies Pussy Riot's Alekhina parole

A Russian court denied parole on Thursday to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group.
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Rolling Stones exhibit opening in Cleveland

Over the years, curators at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum have occasionally had trouble coaxing reluctant stars to help put together major exhibitions. Not so with members of The Rolling Stones, who made time in their packed anniversary schedule to help.

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Singer Nick Carter to release memoir Sept. 24

Nick Carter isn't only writing songs - he's written a book.

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Cliburn's friends, colleagues on what his passing means for competition

FORT WORTH, Texas - The drama traditionally has begun a few days before the opening performance of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, when the young competitors first convene in Fort Worth.
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Darius Rucker rides 'Wagon Wheel' to top of charts

Darius Rucker is a fan of Old Crow Medicine Show, but says he didn't really get what was so infectious about the string band's signature hit "Wagon Wheel" at first.
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Georges Moustaki, who penned for Piaf, dies

Georges Moustaki, an Egyptian-born composer, singer and poet who wrote songs for Edith Piaf and other French stars, has died at age 79.
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Obama honors Carole King at White House concert

President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.
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Emails show AEG lawyer called Jackson a 'freak'

A lawyer for the parent company of AEG Live LLC called Michael Jackson a freak on the day the singer signed a multimillion contract for a series of ill-fated comeback concerts, emails displayed for a jury on Wednesday showed.