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Cyndi Lauper Remembers Late Wrestler ‘Captain’ Lou Albano

October 15, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Cyndi Lauper says that professional wrestler “Captain” Lou Albano took her up the music charts.

The singer said Thursday that she was lucky to work with Albano on her music videos in the 1980s.

Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson Become Official Divas On VH1 Special

September 18, 2009

New York, NY

There’s a new class of divas in town — and they’re ready to rock with attitude.

Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson were among the new inductees at the “VH1 Divas” concert Thursday night.

On The Download: 10 Ways Michael Jackson Changed Music

August 11, 2009

By Breanna Hughes

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

On The Download’s  Breanna Hughes counts down 10 inspiring reasons the late Michael Jackson changed music forever.

‘American Idol’s’ Next Judge: Queen Latifah Approached, J. Lo Out

August 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Queen Latifah has been approached to be a guest judge on “American Idol” in Paula Abdul’s place, a source tells Access Hollywood.

The multi-talented star would join a list of celebs who have already been tapped to fill the gap at the judges’ table such as Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry.

Carla Bruni, Others Perform At NYC Mandela Concert

July 19, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

A flock of global entertainment notables and politicos, including France’s first lady, Carla Bruni, toasted Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday with an all-star concert at Radio City Music Hall.

The tribute, held Saturday night, celebrated the anti-apartheid icon’s birthday with a diverse collection of musical collaborations that ranged from pop to disco to gospel.

Pink: ‘American Idol’ Finalists ‘Butchered’ My Song

May 22, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Although several music superstars — including Keith Urban, Cyndi Lauper, KISS and Carlos Santana — took the stage on the “American Idol” finale to share their music with this year’s “Idol” contestants, Pink apparently wasn’t too pleased to hear her song belted out by the up-and-comers.

Kris Allen Crowned The New ‘American Idol’

May 21, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Kris Allen is the new “American Idol.”

Just under 100 million votes — a new world record according to “Idol,” were cast last night, but in the end, it was 23-year-old Kris Allen, from Conway, Ark. who walked home with the title of the Season 8 “American Idol.”

‘American Idol’ Finals: Kris & Adam Want Fans To Focus On The Singing

May 18, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“American Idol” finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert don’t want to get personal.

The singers told a throng of media gathered Monday outside the Nokia Theatre, where the duo will duke it out during the show’s two-night finale on Tuesday and Wednesday, that they hope viewers will base their votes for the next “Idol” on performance alone