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John Lennon's 70th birthday: A global party
Happy Birthday, John. It isn't a song. It's a non-stop medley. The upcoming 70th anniversary of John Lennon's birth has spawned so many celebrations ...

Usher revels in his new roles: Father and mentor
It may seem like only yesterday that Usher was a teen prodigy. But the singer who shot to fame in the '90s is now a father and a father figure. ...

Rolling Stones again at their peak in film re-release
The Rolling Stones have hit their peak again in 2010, this time in the form of a rarely seen rereleased movie of a 1972 concert.

London band The xx wins U.K.'s Mercury Prize
Electronic trio The xx has won Britain's Barclaycard Mercury Prize for their debut album, called xx.

Jerry Lee Lewis struts his stuff as music's 'Mean Old Man'
The rocker, known as 'The Killer,' turns 75 this month and releases an album of country and rock covers today.

John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman denied parole
John Lennon's killer was again denied parole in New York, nearly 30 years after gunning down the ex-Beatle outside the musician's New York City ...

Listen Up: Weekend Plugs
Seeking sound advice? USA TODAY's music critics spotlight spin-worthy current albums bubbling beneath the hyped hits.

Listen Up: Jerry Lee Lewis rocks nicely on 'Mean Old Man'
The rock 'n' roll legend makes excellent use of an all-star supporting cast on his latest album.

Ex-ELO cellist Mike Edwards killed in collision with hay bale
Police in southwestern England say a former member of the Electric Light Orchestra was killed in a freak collision with a huge hay bale that ...

Playlist: R. Kelly's 'When a Woman Loves,' plus 10 more
Tracks from Justin Bieber and Kanye West, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Nelly and Ice Cube are also included.