Music
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Lawsuit charges Sony cheated 'Idol' winnersFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - NEW YORK - A federal lawsuit filed in New York charges that Sony Music Entertainment cheated "American Idol" contestants, including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, ...
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Smash Mouth to headline Northwest Fourth FestFeb 21, 2014 12:00 am - Smash Mouth, a legendary rock band from San Jose, Calif., will headline the 2014 Northwest Fourth Fest on Saturday, July 5 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. The ma...
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Absent David Bowie steals show at Brit AwardsFeb 19, 2014 10:00 pm - LONDON - David Bowie stole the show at Wednesday's Brit music awards without even showing up, while Arctic Monkeys took home two big trophies at British music's leading ...
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Elton John, Kanye among Bonnaroo headlinersFeb 19, 2014 10:00 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The eclectic trio of Elton John, Kanye West and Jack White will headline this summer's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Organizers announced the lineup...
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Glover shows promise on post-'Idol' debutFeb 19, 2014 12:00 pm - Candice Glover, “Music Speaks” (Interscope/19 Recordings) Candice Glover originally planned to release her debut two months after she won “American Idol” last May. ...
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Phantogram reaches next level on 'Voices'Feb 19, 2014 4:45 am - Phantogram, “Voices” (Republic Records) The so-called “sophomore slump” is something most artists aim to avoid but somehow manage to hit with precision. Not so with...
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Suburban Christian band ascends to the big timeFeb 19, 2014 4:30 am - After a decade of making music, a Christian rock band with close ties to Judson University in Elgin finally is enjoying the spotlight. Citizen Way is composed of two...
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iTunes launching music festival at SXSWFeb 18, 2014 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - iTunes is putting its stamp on South by Southwest, piggybacking on the annual event with its own music festival. The company said Wednesday it will debut its ...
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Best bets: Circus Spectacular wows at Sears CentreFeb 18, 2014 4:30 am - Top pick Big-top fun Carden Entertainment brings its 51st Circus Spectacular with exotic animals, graceful aerialists, skilled acrobats and more to the Sears C...
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Promoter hopes Big & Rich show will open door to others at Lake County FairgroundsFeb 18, 2014 4:30 am - Can Lake County steal some thunder from Chicago and Milwaukee for big-time musical acts? Libertyville promoter Mark Khayat is eager to find out with the debut Saturday o...