Country star Merle Haggard battling lung cancer

The 71-year-old singer-songwriter underwent surgery Monday in a Bakersfield, California, hospital.

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Coldplay 2008's biggest act at World Music Awards

The British band was crowned the world's top-selling act of 2008 at the World Music Awards (WMAs) in Monaco.

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Paul McCartney steals show at MTV Europe awards

The 66-year-old was named Ultimate Legend at the 15th edition of the annual awards ceremony, one of pop music's biggest nights outside the United States.

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Michael Jackson opts out of Jackson 5 reunion

Michael Jackson denied Thursday that he would take part in a reunion of the famed Motown singing group, a day after elder brother Jermaine said the faded pop star was on board.

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Record companies cozy up to free music on Web

The result has been, perhaps surprisingly, higher sales.

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US rap label boss dies suddenly

The head of rap label Def Jam Recordings, Shakir Stewart, committed suicide, according to reports.

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Treasure Island Update

Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment announce on site attraction "Treasure Trove" to 2nd annual Treasure Island Music Festival.

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Soul icon Isaac Hayes died in Memphis at 65

Oscar-winning soul singer and voice of South Park's Chef, Isaac Hayes died in Memphis Sunday at the age of 65.

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Mick Jagger defies years as he hits pension age

Mick Jagger will be entitled to a basic state pension of just under $180 a week. But he will have to wait another five years for free roof insulation.

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Iriver's unsinkable MP3 player

The Speedo Aquabeat is a waterproof device made for the swimwear maker.

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