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June 19, 2013

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  • CEO gives jury different portrait of Jackson

    06/15/13 01:30 PM

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead: THE CASE Jackson's mother wants a jury to determine that...

  • Parade marks Queen Elizabeth II's birthday

    06/15/13 11:46 AM

    LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her birthday Saturday with traditional pomp and circumstance, followed by a visit to her husband in the hospital. More than 1,000 soldiers, horses and musicians took part in the parade known as "Trooping the Color," an annual ceremony marking the...

  • More songs to benefit Minn. musician go on auction

    06/15/13 06:15 AM

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A nonprofit created to benefit former Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap as he recovers from a massive stroke is putting more songs up for auction. Bidding on the latest single starts Saturday at the Songs for Slim website. The single features John Doe, co-founder of the...

  • Billy Ray Cyrus, wife of 19 years, getting divorce

    06/14/13 09:30 PM

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Ray Cyrus' wife has filed for divorce from the country singer after 19 years of marriage. Court records show Tish Finley Cyrus filed Thursday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences. She's seeking custody of their teenage child and spousal support. It's the...

  • Merle Haggard honored by Cal State Bakersfield

    06/14/13 06:16 PM

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — They call him "The Hag," but now Merle Haggard can answer to "doctor" as well. Haggard was presented an honorary doctorate Friday by California State University, Bakersfield. The doctor of fine arts honor was conferred during School of Arts & Humanities...

  • Johnson steps in for Mumford and Sons at Bonnaroo

    06/14/13 05:16 PM

    MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) — It's Jack Johnson to the rescue at Bonnaroo. Johnson has agreed to take the Saturday night headlining slot at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival after Mumford & Sons were forced to cancel due to bassist Ted Dwane's illness. Festival officials announced the move...

  • Bassist Kim Deal leaves the Pixies

    06/14/13 03:15 PM

    NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Deal is no longer part of the Pixies. The band announced Friday on its Facebook page that the 52-year-old bassist has decided to leave the Boston-based group. The remaining members said in a statement they are "very proud" to have worked with Deal. Black Francis, Joey...

  • Music Review: Return of Morgan Heritage is a gift

    06/14/13 01:30 PM

    Morgan Heritage, "Here Come the Kings" (VP Records) With a batch of songs that feature their signature vocals mixed with a nice blend of traditional roots music and love songs, reggae band Morgan Heritage's "Here Come the Kings" feels like a celebration. The new album is their first in five...

  • Black Sabbath emerges from the dark with new album

    06/14/13 01:30 PM

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne and the members of Black Sabbath worked hard to create a dark aura around their band in the late 1960s, laying down a proto-metal blueprint for a legion of groups to follow. As the band's original lineup attempted to reform over the last 10 years to...

  • Harry Connick Jr. writes song for Newtown victim

    06/14/13 12:45 PM

    NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Harry Connick Jr. has written a song in honor of a 6-year-old girl killed in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting. Connick this week released the song "Love Wins," dedicated to Ana Grace Marquez-Greene. He says proceeds will go to the Ana Grace Fund set up to help the...


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