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November 29, 2017

2018 Grammy Awards nominations and snubs

Jay Z racked up eight nods to lead the pack, followed by Kendrick Lamar with seven; Grammy darling Ed Sheeran shut out in all major categories.

November 28, 2017

Jimmy Wayne promotes foster care, adoption in new kids book

Country singer pens 'Ruby the Foster Dog' to help spread the message of opening your home to those in need.

November 26, 2017

Mariah Carey postpones Christmas tour dates due to doctor's orders

Mariah Carey has canceled three more shows of her “All I Want For Christmas Is You” tour to recover from a respiratory infection.

November 24, 2017

'Let it Go' singers Demi Lovato, Idina Menzel sued by man claiming hit ripped off song

A Chilean singer is suing anyone remotely connected to the smash hit “Let it Go,” claiming it was shamelessly ripped off from one of his songs.

November 22, 2017

Jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks dead at 96, report says

Famous jazz singer and songwriter Jon Hendricks passed away Wednesday at the age of 96, The New York Times reported.

November 22, 2017

Nick Carter denies singer's claim he sexually assaulted her

Nick Carter says he's "shocked and saddened" by accusations made by a singer who said he raped her about 15 years ago.

November 22, 2017

David Cassidy, 'Partridge Family' star, dead at 67

“Partridge Family” star David Cassidy died at a Florida hospital Tuesday after suffering liver and kidney failure.

November 21, 2017

Priceless stolen John Lennon diaries, glasses, other items recovered in Germany

The items included three diaries, two pairs of his signature metal-rimmed glasses, a cigarette case and a handwritten music score.

November 20, 2017

Beyonce topples Taylor Swift as the highest-paid female musician of 2017

Beyonce has dethroned Taylor Swift as the highest-earning female musician of 2017. The “Lemonade” star’s pretax earnings completely overshadowed her competition putting her head and shoulders above the person in second.

November 20, 2017

Country singer takes aim at national anthem protests

Neal McCoy explains motivation behind new song that slams anthem protesters.