Candice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'

Derrik J. Lang Associated Press

The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol."

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

By MESFIN FEKADU

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.

Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert

Officials say the leader of the reggae band Toots and the Maytals was injured when a 19-year-old man threw a bottle and hit the singer during a concert in Richmond.

By BJOERN H. AMLAND

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins Eurovision song contest .

Paul McCartney kicks off "Out There" tour in US

Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.

Jury gets first glimpse of defense in Jackson case

By The Associated Press

A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:

Blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be Eurovision

By MALIN RISING

Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: It's the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect

By ELLIOT SPAGAT

The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.

Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks

By JAKE COYLE

The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.

Sugarland's Nettles signs up Rubin, goes solo

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is releasing a solo album.

Obama to host concert honoring Carole King

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE

President Barack Obama is putting on a show at the White House next week for singer-songwriter Carole King.

Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

By FRANK JORDANS

Justin Bieber will face a bill for thousands of euros (dollars) for his pet monkey's two-month stay at an animal shelter since it was seized by German customs, officials said Friday as a deadline expired for him to reclaim the animal.

Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release

Country music star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of patrol car video of his 2012 drunken-driving arrest in North Texas.

George Michael injured in another car crash

George Michael was being treated at a hospital Friday for what his publicist called minor injuries after being a passenger in a car crash near London.

The spirit of Hammond officer lives on to serve and protect

Tom Lounges Times Correspondent

Time moves on and wounds slowly heal when tragedy is turned into positivity. While nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, or fill the void once filled by a child and a sibling now gone, the Betustak family of Hammond has takeN great sol…

Faltskog reflects on ABBA, releases new solo album

Michael Cidoni Lennox Associated Press

For most of the last three decades, ABBA was but a memory for Agnetha Faltskog. She made concerted efforts to leave behind her past as one of two principal singers of the best-selling 1970s Swedish quartet, best known for the pop classic "Dan…

See how some theater veterans have fared on TV

Mark Kennedy Associated Press

The slow, lingering demise of "Smash" has felt more like a punch to the gut to the folks on Broadway.

Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra to entertain in seasonal concert

Eloise Marie Valadez Eloise.Valadez@nwi.com, (219) 933-3365

It's time once again for a group of the region's young talented musicians to take the stage and do their part to enrich the musical landscape.

Boston Symphony Orchestra names new music director

Andris (AHN'-driss) Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Boy band One Direction: World tour next year

Hit boy band One Direction has announced plans for an ambitious world tour in 2014.

Vampire Weekend switch it up, some, on third album

By PAUL J. WEBER

The guys in Vampire Weekend changed how they wrote songs, how they record and what an album of theirs even looks like _ the cover for "Modern Vampires of the City" is not another artsy old Polaroid, but a 1966 black-and-white photo of a smogg…

Review: Grant returns gracefully with new album

By MICHAEL MCCALL

Amy Grant, "How Mercy Looks From Here" (Capitol Christian)

Stax's past influences future musicians in Memphis

By ADRIAN SAINZ

One by one the teenage singers practice the opening lines to "Boogie Wonderland," a disco-funk hit from an era before they were born, as dancers work on hip-swinging moves that require perfect choreography.

The Seekers singer Durham suffers brain hemorrhage

The lead singer of the 1960s Australian folk-pop group The Seekers is recovering from a brain hemorrhage suffered after a concert.

Dr. Dre, Iovine donate $70M for new USC center

By SANDY COHEN

The new Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy at the University of Southern California will offer a curriculum aimed to help young innovators create the next iPod or Facebook.

With 5th album, rockers Phoenix continue to rise

By JOHN CARUCCI

Phoenix frontman and singer Thomas Mars says their new album "Bankrupt!" was born out of the negative influences going on in the band after the unprecedented success of their Grammy-winning 2009 album, "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix."

Tower of Power a mighty force at Four Winds

Eloise Marie Valadez Eloise.Valadez@nwi.com, (219) 933-3365

The dynamic brass sounds of Tower of Power swept through the Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Mich. on May 10.

Faltskog reflects on ABBA, releases new solo album

By MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX

For most of the last three decades, ABBA was but a memory for Agnetha Faltskog. She made concerted efforts to leave behind her past as one of two principal singers of the best-selling 1970s Swedish quartet, best known for the pop classic "Dan…

Singapore church on trial in pop star scandal

By HEATHER TAN

Singapore opened a long-anticipated corruption trial Wednesday of six church leaders accused of embezzling more than $40 million to fund the pop music career of the wife of their evangelical movement's founder.

Dr. Dre, Iovine donate $70M for new USC center

Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California, the school announced Tuesday night.

Jackson described as 'loopy' after doctor visits

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY

Michael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist and was considering using a teleprompter to help him perform some of his songs during his ill-fated comeback concerts, a choreographer who worked one-on-on…

Defamation suit reinstated for founder of Boston

By DENISE LAVOIE

A defamation lawsuit filed by the founder of the rock group Boston against the ex-wife of the band's late lead singer was reinstated Tuesday by the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

Rapper Drake leads BET Awards with 12 nominations

He started from the bottom, but now he's on top at the BET Awards: Drake has 12 nominations.

Grammy-winning Tejano singer attacked in Houston

The lead singer of the Grammy-winning Tejano group La Mafia has suffered head wounds in an unprovoked attack outside a Houston club.

Harris, Miller among Americana Awards top nominees

Husband-wife duo Shovels & Rope is the top nominee for this year's Americana Honors & Awards, but longtime favorites Buddy Miller and Emmylou Harris lurk nearby.

Trace Adkins picks unknown singer for TV duets

By CHRIS TALBOTT

"Celebrity Apprentice" finalist Trace Adkins has an apprentice of his own.

Review: Rapper Eve delivers unimpressive new album

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.

Eve, "Lip Lock" (From The Rib/RED)

Review: Vampire Weekend turns down tempo on 3rd CD

By SANDY COHEN

Vampire Weekend, "Modern Vampires of the City" (XL Recordings)

Beyonce cancels Belgium show under doctor's orders

By MESFIN FEKADU

Beyonce is canceling her Tuesday concert in Belgium because of dehydration and exhaustion.

Rapper Gucci Mane pleads not guilty in assault

Rapper Gucci Mane has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an altercation with a fan at a downtown Atlanta nightclub.

Franklin pulls out of shows under doctor's orders

Aretha Franklin has canceled appearances in Chicago and Connecticut later this month under a doctor's recommendation.

Tucson band wins Ellington high school competition

Two first-time contestants have taken the top prizes at Jazz at Lincoln Center's 18th annual Essentially Ellington high school jazz band competition.

Correction: Music-Brubeck Tribute story

By CHARLES J. GANS

In a May 12 story about a tribute to the late jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, The Associated Press incorrectly gave the name of the Brubeck son who performed on cello. His name is Matthew Brubeck, not Michael Brubeck. Michael Brubeck, the jazz leg…

Swift, Bryan, Hayes to perform at CMT Music Awards

Taylor Swift leads a list of country's hottest stars set to perform at the CMT Music Awards next month.

Review: PJ Morton gets personal on 'New Orleans'

By RON HARRIS

"New Orleans," PJ Morton (Young Money Entertainment)

Review: Trace Adkins looks for spark on new album

By MICHAEL MCCALL

Trace Adkins, "Love Will ." (Show Dog/Universal)

Review: George Strait still cruisin' in the studio

By MICHAEL MCCALL

George Strait, "Love Is Everything" (MCA Nashville)

2014 Grammys to be held Jan. 26 in Los Angeles

If you're a fan of the Grammy Awards, you can mark your calendar for Jan. 26, 2014, and Feb. 8, 2015.

Chris Brown's scary curbside art irks LA neighbors

Grammy-winning musician Chris Brown's neighbors are unhappy with what some are calling frightening art he's chosen to have painted along the curb of his Hollywood Hills home.