Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth (AP)
AP - Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census announced a new campaign Thursday that aims to reach the hard-to-count demographic through its smart-phone-toting youngsters.

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British rookie Taio Cruz rules U.S. singles chart (Reuters)

Reuters - British newcomer Taio Cruz has broken a seven-year-old record by soaring to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart in the United States.

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Underwood flying high as "Play On Tour" starts (AP)

AP - After selling more than a million tickets to her last concert tour, Carrie Underwood is aiming higher this time.

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Lady Antebellum returns to No. 1 on U.S. pop chart (Reuters)
Reuters - Country trio Lady Antebellum returned to the top of the U.S. pop album chart Wednesday, ending Sade's three-week reign.

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Dostoyevsky set for Lincoln Center Festival 2010 (AP)

AP - A 12-hour adaptation of a Dostoyevsky novel will be among the highlights of Lincoln Center Festival 2010, running for 45 performances this summer.

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`Anna Nicole' opera to premiere next February (AP)
AP - The world premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's "Anna Nicole" will be presented by the Royal Opera next Feb. 17, starring Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek as the late model and Playboy playmate.

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Percy Sledge among new names in Alabama music hall (AP)
AP - Entertainers lined up for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 25 in Montgomery include Percy Sledge and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

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Osmonds return to stage after death of Marie's son (AP)

AP - Marie Osmond told a Las Vegas Strip audience as she returned to the stage less than two weeks after her son's apparent suicide that she has relied on her spirituality to cope with his death

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Jennifer Hudson to perform 'One Shining Moment' (AP)

AP - Jennifer Hudson will have her "One Shining Moment."

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On `Idol,' Bowersox shines; 3 sink in judges' eyes (AP)

AP - If the "American Idol" judges hold sway over viewers, contestants Katie Stevens, Paige Miles and Katelyn Epperly should be nervous about making it into the top 12.

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Simon & Garfunkel begin Canada trek next month (Reuters)
Reuters - Canada, get ready: a few "Old Friends" are heading your way.

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DMX back in jail for alleged probation violation (AP)
AP - Authorities in Arizona say rapper DMX has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs.

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