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September 26, 2017

Lollapalooza Day 1 ends early because of severe weather

Heavy thunderstorms forced day one of Lollapalooza to end early with headliners Lorde and Muse still on stage.

September 26, 2017

Hit song 'Despacito' becomes most viewed video on YouTube

The music video for the No. 1 hit song "Despacito" has a new record — it's become the most popular clip on YouTube of all-time with more than three billion views.

September 26, 2017

TLC singer T-Boz: Police lied about cousin's shooting death

TLC singer T-Boz demanded justice after Illinois police shot at her mentally ill cousin 18 times last week, killing him.

September 26, 2017

Judge throws out DJ's claim against Taylor Swift in groping case

A federal judge dismissed a former Colorado DJ's legal claim against pop superstar Taylor Swift late Friday, saying that the radio host had failed to prove the singer personally set out to get him fired.

September 26, 2017

Taylor Swift's trial in Colorado DJ groping case explained

A jury reached a verdict in Taylor Swift’s groping trial on Monday and after about three hours of deliberation, they ruled in favor of the pop singer, granting her a symbolic $1.

September 26, 2017

Folk music icon John Prine performs in Ireland on anniversary of fatal blast

Shining like a jagged American gem in the green dusk of an Irish evening, American singer-songwriter John Prine played and sang his heart out here recently at a 400-seat theater.

September 26, 2017

Larry Gatlin: Elvis and me -- Memories of the King and I

At around 4ish that morning I found myself sitting alone, eating a biscuit and some country ham, when Elvis asked me to join him for a visit.

September 26, 2017

Elvis Presley fans not happy about $28.75 charge to visit grave

For nearly four decades, fans of the late singer Elvis Presley have made a solemn procession past his grave at his Graceland mansion during the annual candlelight vigil commemorating his death, without paying a penny.

September 26, 2017

Liza Minnelli preparing for big comeback, says Michael Feinstein

Liza Minnelli has been keeping a low profile these days, but her friend Michael Feinstein insisted that could change very soon.

September 25, 2017

Taylor Swift makes 'generous' donation to Mariska Hargitay's foundation that helps sexual assault victims

Taylor Swift donated a “generous amount” of money to “Law and Order: SVU” actress Mariska Hargitay’s foundation following her win in court Monday in the groping trial.