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M.I.A. Could Foot the Bill if FCC Fines Middle Finger

According to one report, the musician signed a contract indemnifying the NFL against her behavior.

Brandy, Monica Reunite For New Single, ‘It All Belongs To Me’: Listen

Finally! Brandy and Monica reunite fourteen years after their Hot 100 No. 1, “The Boy Is Mine.”

Chart Highlights: Flo Rida Flies to No. 1 on Pop Songs

With a little (uncredited) assistance from late legend Etta James, rapper Flo Rida scores his third No. 1 on Pop Songs with “Good Feeling.”

Nicki Minaj’s Personal ‘Marilyn Monroe’ Leaks: Listen

The track finds the MC singing and sharing her softer side.

‘The Voice’ Kicks Off Post-Super Bowl With A Blast From Christina’s Past

The second season of “The Voice” launched Sunday with the promise of making dream’s come true just as they had moments earlier for the New York football Giants. The hourlong show filled the bulk of its time with exemplary auditions, bickering judges hoping to land contestants and tales of woe — homelessness, cancer, dead-end careers.

Madonna’s Super Bowl Performance Watched By 114 Million

Madonna’s half-time show had an audience that of nearly 3 million more viewers than the game itself.

Super Bowl Spurs Sales for Madonna’s New (and Old) Material

Following her performance at last night’s Super Bowl halftime show, Madonna saw a bump in her sales for both new and old material.

George Strait Scores 85th Country Songs Top 10

Strait closes in on the mark for the most top 10s in the history of Country Songs, as “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright” rises 11-10.

Exclusive: Counting Crows Want You To Hear New Album For Free

Counting Crows, who amicably left longtime label Geffen Records in 2009 to make music independently, will release their first full-length in four years — titled  “Underwater Sunshine (or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation)” — on April 10.

How Eric Church Battled Ticket Scalpers

Eric Church has a song called “Springsteen” on his current album “Chief,” but the country rocker has discovered he has something else in common with the Boss since he moved up to the arena level and ticket sales are hot: ticket re-sellers are all over his tickets, going as far as joining his website and [...]