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`Chinese Democracy' album: a 17-year evolution (AP)

AP - When the last new Guns N' Roses album came out, there were no iPods or digital downloads. There was no "American Idol." No music blogs. No MySpace.

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U2 producer talks about their new album (Yahoo! Music)

Yahoo! Music - U2's producer Daniel Lanois, has spoken on about his time with the band and their new album.

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Hard times demand good music, conductor Gergiev says (Reuters)

Reuters - It's better to tackle tough times with a song in your heart -- especially a tune from the classical repertoire, Russian conductor Valery Gergiev says.

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Slash releases video supporting gay marriage (Yahoo! Music)

Yahoo! Music - Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has released a video in support of gay marriage.

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Prince slams gay marriage? (Yahoo! Music)

Yahoo! Music - Prince has said that he does not believe that gay marriage is "right."

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Taco Bell to 50 Cent: You're a Gangsta Wannabe (E! Online)

E! Online - Taco Bell is using fightin' words in its latest beef with 50 Cent, calling him out as "a self-described former drug dealer and hustler" and otherwise faux gangsta.

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Kiss unhappy about rock hall of fame exclusion (Reuters)

Reuters - They've sold millions of records, and influenced several generations of fans and musicians. So why isn't Kiss in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

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Take That 'write a song about Amy Winehouse' (Yahoo! Music)

Yahoo! Music - Take That have written a new song, :How Did It Come To This," which fans are speculating is about the plight of Amy Winehouse.

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Baby-name experts grade `Bronx Mowgli' (AP)

AP - The name Brooklyn has been done before, so Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz turned to another New York City borough in naming their newborn son: The Bronx.

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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Births a Fall Out Baby Boy (E! Online)

E! Online - The pop star has finally popped.

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AC/DC debuts on dance chart (Reuters)

Reuters - If the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC?

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Rapper T.I. testifies in Ohio murder trial (AP)

AP - Rapper T.I. testified Friday that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him.

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Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce (AP)

AP - After the wedding in a Scottish castle, the mansion on a green English estate and the drinks in their own pub, Madonna and Guy Ritchie's eight-year marriage ended Friday in a dreary London courtroom.

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Q&A: Mraz talks music, new book and salads (AP)

AP - To record his third studio CD, Jason Mraz withdrew from the music industry so he wouldn't be affected by album sales and charts. Instead, the pop singer went to his hometown of San Diego and traveled to London while disconnecting himself from his phone and e-mail.Â

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Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize (AP)

AP - The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.

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Michael Jackson's assistant: Sheik gave him gifts (AP)

AP - Michael Jackson's former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts.

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J-pop producer Komuro charged, released on bail (AP)

AP - Top-selling Japanese music producer Tetsuya Komuro was formally charged with fraud Friday in a scandal that has tarnished the image of a star whose songs once dominated Japan's pop music scene.