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Barbra Streisand To Receive Honorary PhD, Will Perform in Israel

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month. The Hebrew…

The Doors: A Billboard Chart History

Following the death of Doors keyboardist and founding member Ray Manzarek, Billboard looks back on the legendary rock band’s chart legacy. Manzarek…

Beyonce’s New ‘Grown Woman’ Song Hits the Net: Listen

The pregnant pause is over: Beyonce has a new song out.The pop superstar today dropped “Grown Woman,” a feisty tribal beat-driven track co-written by…

George Michael Fell from Car Doing 70 MPH, Eyewitness Says

George Michael’s career of late has become as notable for its hits as its crashes. Michael’s latest car accident happened when he fell from a vehicle…

Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones On Stage: Watch

Ever wondered what the greatest super-group would look like? Like Dave Grohl with the Rolling Stones, perhaps? Well, that happened. The Foo Fighters…

Justin Bieber’s Monkey Set To Stay in Germany

Justin Bieber’s pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany. Mally the Monkey was seized by German customs March 28 when Bieber failed to…

Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards: Understanding The Backlash

Fifty-seven seconds. That’s how much time elapsed between CeeLo Green announcing that Justin Bieber had captured the first-ever Milestone Award,…

Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Join ‘The X-Factor’ as Judges

In the continuing game of singing competition musical chairs, “The X-Factor” announced its new lineup of judges in preparation for the show’s return…

Madonna Talks MDNA Concert Special, New Album Rumors, Charity Work

Right after winning Top Touring Artist at the Billboard Music Awards last night (May 19), we caught up with Madonna backstage for a quick chat. The…

AEG Attorney: Kenny Ortega Worked Without Contract on Jackson Concert

Michael Jackson’s doctor was not the only person working on the singer’s ill-fated “This Is It” tour without a fully executed contract, a corporate…