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Elton John, left, and Bernie Taupin accept the "Johnny Mercer" award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 44th annual induction and awards gala on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Sting, Billy Joel, Elton John at Songwriters Hall

Sting performed in honor of Elton John, Billy Joel sang snippets of Foreigner's hits when introducing the band and Smokey Robinson debuted part of a new song he wrote about Berry Gordy. The 44th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony was full of star power that included Alison Krauss, Aerosmith's ...

'Idol' taps veteran of Swedish edition as new boss

One day after dismissing its longtime production pair, "American Idol" has a new executive producer. Freemantle Media has named Per Blankens to head the troubled Fox singing competition. The company said Monday that he has been the showrunner for the Swedish edition of "Idol" for more than five years. On ...

FILE - This March 15, 2005 file photo shows "American Idol" producers Ken Warwick, left, and Nigel Lythgoe during a news conference in Los Angeles. Fox said Sunday, June 9, 2013, that longtime executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick are exiting the singing contest. Its 12th season ended in May with a record low-rated finale. The producers follow judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson out the door. Fox confirmed the producers' departure after Lythgoe said online that he'd been "fired" from the show. (AP Photo/Rene Macura, file)

2 longtime producers leave 'American Idol'

Add two more departures to the "American Idol" post-season tally. Fox said Sunday that longtime executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick are exiting the singing contest. The 12th season ended in May with a record low-rated finale. The producers follow judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson out ...

Chris Brown performs at the Hot 97 Summer Jam XX on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Surprises, rap's new class take over Summer Jam XX

New York City radio station Hot 97 celebrated its 20th annual Summer Jam concert with young rappers who are dominating the charts, a respected veteran hip-hop group and a slew of surprises. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Lil Kim were among the guest stars of Sunday's ...

Miami Heat  forward LeBron James gestures after scoring a 3-point basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Miami. . (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. IT'S FREEDOM FOR ARIZONA WOMAN Yanira Maldonado is released from a Mexican jail after security footage found she made no attempt to smuggle drugs on a U.S.-bound bus. 2. SYRIA SAID TO ...

FILE - In this April 27, 2011 file photo, Spanish fisherman Rafael Marquez, 40, is seen next to "Almadraba" tunas caught during the opening of the season for tuna fishing near to the coast of Barbate, Cadiz province, southern Spain. The European Union agreed to drastically reform its fishing policy Thursday, May 30, 2013 aiming to end decades of overfishing that has depleted many species in its Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

10 Things to Know for Friday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: 1. A MYSTERY INVOLVING RUSSIAN MISSILES Assad is vague on whether Syria has received a shipment of the sophisticated S-300 air defense systems. 2. AUTHORITIES FIND LINKS BETWEEN THREATENING LETTERS A suspicious letter ...

FILE - This May 16, 2013 file photo shows singer and judge Nicki Minaj backstage at the "American Idol" finale in Los Angeles. Minaj is following Mariah Carey out of the door on "American Idol." The hip-hop diva announced Thursday on Twitter that it was "time to focus on the music." (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)

Minaj, Carey not returning to 'American Idol'

Nicki Minaj is following Mariah Carey out the door on "American Idol." The hip-hop diva posted Thursday on Twitter that it was "time to focus on the music," just a few hours after Carey announced she wasn't coming back to the Fox talent competition so that she could focus on ...

FILE - This May 16, 2013 file photo shows Mariah Carey at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live  in Los Angeles. Carey says she isn't retuning to “American Idol.” The pop star's publicity firm, PMK BNC, tweeted Thursday that Carey isn't returning to the Fox series and is planning a world tour thanks to the success of her new single, “Beautiful.”  (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, file)

Mariah Carey not returning to 'American Idol'

Mariah Carey says she isn't returning to "American Idol." The pop star's publicity firm, PMK BNC, tweeted Thursday that Carey isn't returning to the Fox series and is planning a world tour because of the success of her new single, "Beautiful." Carey became a new judge on "Idol" last year ...

FILE - This May 16, 2013 file photo shows Candice Glover, left, and Kree Harrison as they await the results to be read by host Ryan Seacrest at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Glover was announced the winner. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, file)

Ratings show 'Idol' decline

For the past decade, the "American Idol" season finale has been one of television's biggest events of the year. Now it's not even TV's biggest event of the week. The Nielsen company estimated that 14.3 million people watched Candice Glover's victory over Kree Harrison in last week's final episode of ...

AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT

As GOP weighs how best to profit from Obama's problems, Democrats hope it overplays its hand WASHINGTON (AP) — The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election losses. It's not clear, however, how Republicans can best capitalize ...

Psy arrives at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told the crowd: "You are the longest and best relationship I ever had." She also ...

Obama doubts rapper Nicki Minaj's apparent Romney endorsement

In an interview on Orlando radio station Power 95.3, President Barack Obama weighed in on whether rapper Nicki Minaj really was endorsing Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney. During the program (about 6 minutes into the interview), the hosts of the "Obie and Lil'Shawn" show directed the conversation to Minaj and ...

Is Nicki Minaj voting for Mitt Romney?

"Nicki Minaj" and "conservative" are not two words that normally go together, but her latest musical venture suggests the out-there rapper might lean further right than you'd think. Lil Wayne's song"Mercy," from his new release Dedication 4,features Nicki rapping these instantly controversial lyrics: "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney." But is ...

Nicki Minaj's dressing room demands exposed

The latest issue of Wonderland magazine reveals exactly what is on Nicki Minaj's tour rider including 24 bottles of water, three buckets of chicken wings and bumble bee tuna.   http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1126033600001?bctid=1429924648001

Katy Perry leads with nine 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations

Katy Perry's star is shining bright as the pop princess leads the way with nine nominations in this year's MTV Video Music Awards. The special announcement was made as MTV VJ Sway visited Katy at the Seattle stop in her California Dreams tour. The pop singer was chosen as a nominee in ...

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