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Dionne Warwick used her soul power to land her old school a $30,000 of brand new computer laboratory, giving youngsters access to top-class best computer equipment, software and free online training courses ...


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ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday he sees parallels between today's Tea Party and his own campaign for the White House in 1976. But he doesn't think the movement will be much of a factor beyond this fall's elections.


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MIAMI (AP) -- On his upcoming album ``Before the Dawn,'' Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton crows about standing strong, though battered and bruised, in the face of a gathering darkness.


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LONDON — They were both immigrants in Britain who changed the face of music — one with a harpsichord and a composer's pen, the other with an electric guitar.


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Michael Jackson's mother is suing the promoters of her late son's planned concert tour, saying they did not live up to promises to provide him proper physical care and negligently hired Dr. Conrad Murray as his personal physician.


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Local hip hop artist and philanthropist Ozone is once again holding the Hot Nights & Warm Coats clothing drive for local students. For the third year in a row now, Ozone's event will seek "gently used" coats to benefit Impact NW this Saturday, Sept. 18 at Creston Park, 4454 SE Powell Blvd. in Portland.

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Shontelle first made noise on the charts with her 2008 single, "T-Shirt" -- and she's bringing back the buzz with the same song in a Radio Killa remix with hitmaker The-Dream on her new CD, "No Gravity."


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He derided himself as a jerk; she told him he wasn't as bad as his misdeeds. He gave a sarcastic ode to his boorish behavior; she sang of an opportunity to grow from a very public stumble.


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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- As the Vietnam War raged and rock 'n roll reeled from the breakup of the Beatles, a ragtag group of enthusiasts put out the first edition of what they hoped would become a showcase magazine for the blues music they loved. Living Blues, now owned by the University of Mississippi, is the country's oldest magazine dedicated to the genre. Its current 40th anniversary issue features images from more than 90 past covers, including some of the biggest names in the business.


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NEW YORK (AP) -- It wasn't long ago that the music video was on life support. But recently, the music video has had a revival. Watching music videos has become central aspect of Internet usage


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