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Sinead O'Connor, who has recorded her first reggae album, Throw Down Your Arms, said she has found solace in Jamaican music and the Rastafarian faith.4.2

Critics' Picks Suzanne Vega Winter Solstice John Lee Hooker Jr. Peelander-Z Signal Hill Transmission St.3.1

G-Unit rappers Lloyd Banks and Young Buck were arrested on felony gun possession charges after a concert at Madison Square Garden, police said.3.1

Ernie Watts is one of those been-there, done-that guys. In fact, the Los Angeles tenor saxophonist and two-time Grammy Award-winner has just about exhausted his supply of ...2.7

Ciara has received a leading five nominations for the 10th annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, which she will co-host with Brian McKnight and Toni Braxton.2.7

Faith Hill's 'Fireflies' not only debuts this week at #1 on both Billboard's Top 200 and Country Album Charts, it does so in grand fashion setting a country album debut ...2.7

A judge today ordered singer-actress Courtney Love to appear in court next week after an allegation that she violated the terms of her parole by using drugs last month.2.7

In the film you play ice hockey. Did it come naturally? Benjamin: I'd never ice skated before.2.7

A makeup artist has dropped her lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped by rapper Snoop Dogg and several of his associates after a taping of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" two ...2.7

About the artist Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter Jaguar Wright's name can be added to the list of such Philly-based neo-soul talents as Grammy Award-winning rap band ...2

As a tool for deep-sonic exploration, the human voice doesn't see much action these days.2

A third juror in the Michael Jackson case who initially favored a guilty verdict weighed in after two others expressed second thoughts, saying she believes the entertainer ...2.7

Our premium cruise ships sail to more than 280 ports of call on all seven continents, ranging from popular Caribbean and Alaska itineraries to exotic cruises to the far ...2.7

The boys in Pelican recently released an EP titled March Into the Sea, and the title track is what I believe to be the longest, most chops-laden post-rock composition ever ...2

In a world where just about everyone needs more cowbell, Blue yster Cult member and cowbell master Albert Bouchard -- now playing in NYC quartet the Brain Surgeons -- is in ...2

Bill Dailey, who is credited with helping build Branson into today's entertainment mecca, died of pancreatic cancer Friday, his friends said.2.7

More than a year into his raucous reunion with the Crue, everybody's favorite well-endowed man-child continues to push his unremarkable solo career.2

Pixies lead singer Frank Black takes the prize in this year's derby for Oddest Duet, inviting his ex-wife to sing about their failed relationship on his new solo album.2.9

People know the Town of Davie for its two main attractions: the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and the Round-Up, a country bar with the best line dancing in the hemisphere.2

From crusty garage rock to graceful classical, sculpted white noise to sultry Afro-Cuban grooviness, the New York native is a master of myriad musical forms and a slave to ...2.7

The Rolling Stones will tackle the realm of football, after signing a deal to create promos for the new season.2.7

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hazy and humid with highs in the mid 80s.2.7

Misc. Reviews If it's kinda, sorta music-related, we'll review it. This week: Team Ouch! By Justin F. Farrar Published: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Back in April, we here at ...2

It's 10:30 on a sweltering summer Monday evening. Standing on either side of a well-worn pool table inside a secret midtown recording studio, a slim Harlemite named Young ...2.7

The Scissor Sisters are to play a charity warm-up gig before their headline appearance at the V Festival.2.7

A fellow music critic recently e-mailed me saying, "the descent of all this 'experimental' music into new age...is...NOT a good thing." The two records he cited as examples ...2.7

Unlike its glitzy television counterpart, the aesthetic of this year's "American Idols Live!" tour is best captured in four words: high school talent show.2.7

The Asylum Street Spankers are like a trip back through time to the days of vaudeville stars traveling the countryside.2.7

The Sugababes have announced details of their new album. They will release Taller In More Ways on October 10 preceded by a single, Push The Button, on September 26.2.7

Dennis Hensley is a busy guy. He's a well-known freelance writer for TV Guide, Cosmopolitan, The Advocate and countless other publications.2.9

If anyone seems born to write and sing songs, it's Holly Williams. Her grandfather is American music icon Hank Williams, her father the country outlaw Hank Williams Jr.2.7

Jessie Hughes has one of those down-low bad-girl voices. You know the kind,languid as honey, but razor sharp.2.1

The Magic Numbers walked out on Top of the Pops after a presenter made "derogatory, unfunny remarks" about their weight.2.7

Young composers in America are phantom figures. Music fans may hear or read about them on occasion, or perhaps make a sighting at a concert.2.7

Maverick Radio's Top 10 Essential CDs Why do we like making lists so much? Everywhere you look on the internet you find them and this site is no different.2.1

Kate Moss is back with Pete Doherty. The couple have been spotted kissing near her Cotswolds cottage reports The Sun.2.7

Melinda Newman Billboard Aug. 8, 2005 04:30 PM Darius Rucker's throat hurts, and he is tired after a long day of promoting Hootie & the Blowfish's Aug.2.9

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Tuesday said it was looking at various ways to get a return on its $500 million investment in radio shock jock Howard Stern, including ...2.7