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R&B star Brian McKnight looks back to his hit-making past

A veteran of R&B, 16-time Grammy nominee Brian McKnight has more than a dozen albums to his name in about a two-decade span, with a brand new one on the horizon. While it might pale in comparison to the rest of his career accomplishments, a visit to Alaska can soon be added to his resume.

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Conductor, Juilliard emeritus James DePreist dies

James DePreist, one of the first African-American conductors and a National Medal of Arts winner, died Friday at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., his manager Jason Bagdade said.

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Diplo takes a different kind of path to Grammys

Don't bother calling Diplo if you want to make something that sounds like a Diplo record. He's not interested.

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Tyler, Fleetwood push Hawaii celeb privacy bill

Rock legends Steven Tyler and Mick Fleetwood convinced a Hawaii Senate committee on Friday to approve a bill to protect celebrities or anyone else from intrusive paparazzi.

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Black Keys ready for Grammys with 5 nominations

The Black Keys still feel like the black sheep of the Grammy Awards.

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CELEBRITIES

Davis gala 'bittersweet' year after Houston death

Last year, Whitney Houston died hours before Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. This year, the music executive says she'll be remembered.

CELEBRITIES

Rock pioneer Patti Smith receives Hepburn medal

Rock musician and writer Patti Smith was honored by Bryn Mawr College with a medal named after the late actress Katharine Hepburn.