Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
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AP - Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.
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AP - Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in singer's death.
Miley Cyrus, other celebs auction items for Haiti
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AP - Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti, and Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Lovato and others will donate items and experiences.
Japanese monk gets down with the beat for Buddhism
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Reuters - He raps. He chants. And this month, Japan's famed hip-hop loving monk, better known as MC Happiness, will tap dance on stage, in the name of Buddhism.
Daughtry brings Saints, Colts fans together
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AP - They are on opposing sides, but Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints fans found something to bond over at the Super Bowl — a Daughtry concert.
Bridges hits a career high note in 'Crazy Heart'
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AP - When director Scott Cooper approached him with the script for "Crazy Heart," Jeff Bridges turned down the part of a lifetime.
Finnish composer Saariaho wins Sonning Music Prize
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AP - Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho has won Denmark's highest musical honor, the 600,000 kroner ($110,000) Sonning Music Prize.
The Who perform hits medley at Super Bowl halftime
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Reuters - The Who took the stage for the Super Bowl halftime show in Miami on Sunday, and delivered a solid if expected medley of classic rock hits.
Pete Townshend: Nice to be part of spectacle
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AP - Pete Townshend is used to playing in front of stadiums filled with rabid fans who know every note of The Who's songs. He didn't get that at the band's Super Bowl halftime performance, but he's OK with that too.
Wyclef keeps Haiti in his heart amid Super Bowl
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AP - The contrasts are stark: As Haiti grapples with chaos, death and despair after last month's earthquake, the world's most famous VIPs party in luxurious fashion in preparation for a football game.
Florez and his 9 high C's return to Met Opera
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AP - There were plenty of high notes but not quite enough heart as Donizetti's comic romp "La Fille du Regiment" ("The Daughter of the Regiment") returned to the Metropolitan Opera.
Jazz musician Sir John Dankworth dies at 82
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AP - Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and band leader, has died. He was 82.
