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June 11, 2019

Ex-heavy metal drummer Jeremy Spencer of Five Finger Death Punch fame sworn in as Indiana reserve officer

Musician and former Five Finger Death Punch drummer Jeremy Spencer is joining his “brothers” in blue as a way to give back to his home state of Indiana.

June 11, 2019

Woodstock 50 in doubt, organizers say they're still in talks with new venue

The fate of the Woodstock 50 festival was unclear Monday when the host of the event pulled out, but organizers said they were in talks with another venue.

June 11, 2019

Elton John biopic 'Rocketman' banned in Samoa due to homosexuality

The Pacific nation of Samoa has banned the Elton John biopic "Rocketman" because of its depictions of homosexuality.

June 10, 2019

Led Zeppelin ‘Stairway to Heaven’ dispute reignited as court hits repeat on copyright case

Attorneys for Led Zeppelin are gearing up for another battle in the iconic band’s ongoing legal bout over whether or not they allegedly ripped off the popular intro to their 1971 song “Stairway to Heaven.”

June 10, 2019

Thousands of fans descend on Nashville for the Country Music Association Festival

The 4-day event features up-close and personal performances by hundreds of country's biggest stars and rising artists.

June 10, 2019

Celine Dion stops final Las Vegas show of 16-year residency for a fan: 'We all waited for you!'

Céline Dion put on a real showstopper during the final concert of her 16-year Las Vegas residency Saturday night when the Canadian singer halted the show to let a fan use the bathroom.

June 10, 2019

Rapper Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys dead at 52

Bushwick Bill, the diminutive, one-eyed rapper who with the Geto Boys helped put the South's stamp on rap with hits like "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" and "Six Feet Deep," died on Sunday at the age of 52.

June 9, 2019

Country singer Darius Rucker raises over $2 million for St. Jude Children's Hospital

Country singer Darius Rucker has raised more than $2 million for St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

June 9, 2019

'Old Town Road' sparks breakthrough when mostly nonverbal autistic boy sings along, mom says

More than just a catchy tune, "Old Town Road" gave one Minnesota family a miracle.

June 9, 2019

Elvis Costello takes jab at Trump while accepting honor from Queen Elizabeth

British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello admitted some affection for the British monarchy on Friday after accepting an honor from Queen Elizabeth. At the same time, he appeared to take a dig at President Trump.