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Beyonce and George Michael Duet in London

Submitted by Rich King on June 10, 2009

Beyonce Knowles, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, hot, sexy, latest, new LONDON — Beyoncé Knowles had a little company Tuesday night as she wrapped up her sold-out gigs at London's O2 Arena.

With her concert nearing closing time, Beyoncé was joined on stage by 80's pop star George Michael. Together, the duo performed a duet of Beyoncé's hit No. 1 song, "If I Were a Boy."

Britney Spears to Release New Album 'Circus' on Her Birthday

Submitted by Chloe Bunker on September 14, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Britney Spears is giving her fans an early holiday gift.

The singer will be releasing her new album, entitled "Circus," on Dec. 2, her label, Jive Records, announced Monday. The day also marks Spears' 27th birthday.

Barenaked Ladies Singer Ed Robertson Survives Plane Crash

Submitted by Chloe Bunker on August 24, 2008

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CANADA — Barenaked Ladies singer Ed Robertson and his three companions escaped death Sunday afternoon when their plane crashed in Ontario, Canada.

Bono Lets Slip New U2 Songs

Submitted by Rich King on August 18, 2008

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DUBLIN — Perhaps Bono is finally beginning to show his age.

The 48-year-old U2 rocker was recently blaring some of the band's new tracks so loudly at his vacation home in the south of France, that a local was able to catch on to what was transpiring and record the new music onto his mobile phone.

Britney Spears Calls New Album 'Best Work Ever'

Submitted by Chloe Bunker on August 13, 2008

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — With her life seemingly back in order, Britney Spears says she is producing the best music of her career.

"I'm writing every day, right here at the piano," the 26-year-old pop star tells OK! magazine of her new album, which is expected to be released within six to nine months. "This is my best work ever."

New Oasis Album 'Dig' Gets October Release Date

Submitted by Rich King on July 29, 2008

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Oasis has found a new home after more than a decade with Sony Music.

The British band has signed with Warner Bros. Records, which announced a North American distribution deal today with Big Brother Recordings, the label owned by Noel and Liam Gallagher.

Singer Amy Winehouse Hospitalized

Submitted by Alexis Sezar on July 27, 2008

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LONDON — Amy Winehouse has been hospitalized, the Grammy-winner's spokesperson confirmed to Reuters.

"Amy Winehouse suffered a reaction to medication at home this evening and was taken to hospital," he said in a statement. "Doctors have advised that she will be kept under observation overnight and is likely to be released tomorrow."

Britney Spears Working on New Album

Submitted by Alexis Sezar on July 15, 2008

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Britney Spears won't be spending her summer at the beach.

According to a statement released Tuesday by her manager Larry Rudolph and Jive Records, the 26-year-old singer "is spending her summer in the recording studio, working on a brand new album."

"She's working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters, and we're very excited about what she's accomplished so far," the statement read. "No album release date has been confirmed yet."