Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:57:19 -0500 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:57:19 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Grammys-2012-Kanye-West-Adele-Bon-Iver-Beach-Boys-138882924.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:35:18 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Kanye+West+Grammys.jpg
The irrepressible Kanye West is again in the drivers seat heading into the Grammys.

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The "Born This Way" singer struggled with eating disorders as a teen.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Paul-McCartney-Looks-to-Yesterday-138940014.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:56:25 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/180*120/AP100601146556.jpg
The Beatle’s new American songbook tribute – to be featured in a free iTunes concert Thursday – exceeds the standard standards album.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Stepping-out-in-Style-125225804.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:01:40 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/edt-138554251.jpg
From street sightings to red carpet style, a look at our favorite stars in their hottest styles.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Famous_Mug_Shots_Gallery.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:09:43 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/randy-travis-mugshot-edited.jpg
See the photos of the famous and infamous.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Its-Back-The-Voice--138756474.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:06:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/the-voice-2.jpg
Last year's surprise hit musical competition returns to try and top itself.

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Why did M.I.A. make an obscene gesture during the Super Bowl halftime show?

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Madonna and her special guests made a Super Bowl halftime show that required close attention to keep up with.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/entertainment/music/Madonnas-So-Nervous-for-the-Super-Bowl/138687094 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:36:04 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Madonna20121.jpg
The iconic singer tells Extra TV that that, with the whole country watching, she better put on a "damn good show."

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/NATL-2010-in-Memoriam-80669477.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:37:37 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Don-Cornelius-split.jpg
Take a look back at the most notable deaths of the year.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Theres-More-to-Watch-Than-the-Game-at-Super-Bowl-XLVI-138477869.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:46:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Madonna+Super+Bowl+Pop+Culture.jpg
From live performances to commercials to movie trailers, there is something to watch even if you don't know an end zone from a friend zone.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/He-Gave-Us-Love-Peace-and-Soul-138496244.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:56:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Don+Cornelius+Spotlight2.jpg
Don Cornelius also gave a television stage to some of the greatest music acts of our time.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Sister-of-Nick-and-Aaron-Carter-Dies-ar-25-138483354.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:36:25 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Leslie+Carter.jpg
Aspiring singer Leslie Carter died Tuesday in upstate New York.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Mulholland-Drive-Shooting-Don-Cornelius-138477684.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:10:27 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/cornelius-don-bet-soul-train.jpg
Police responded early Wednesday to the Sherman Oaks home of the legendary TV host and creator of "Soul Train."

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Blake-Shelton-Brings-Wife-Miranda-Lambert-Into-The-Voice-138243834.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:57:52 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Blake+and+Miranda.jpg
Country artist Blake Shelton’s not above mixing a little business and personal life when it comes to finding a potential music superstar on “The Voice.”

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Adele-to-Sing-at-Grammys-in-First-Post-Surgery-Performance-138410284.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:52:12 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Adele_NEW.jpg
Singer will return to the stage after two-month recovery from hemorrhaged vocal cords.

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From gross habits to stained teeth. See which celebs make us say "Eww!"

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Etta-James-Funeral-138292019.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:17:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/EJ+3.jpg
Friends, families, fans and celebrities gathered to say goodbye to Etta James.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Spice-Girls-Reunion-Up-in-the-Air-138273939.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:48:26 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AP080114153358.jpg
Contrasting reports have the Spice Girls current status in hiatus.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/NATL-Lawmaker-Calls-for-Govt-Oversight-Following-Springteen-Ticket-Glitch-138226744.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:12:59 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/212*120/springsteensting.jpg
Rep. Bill Pascrell says he's going to reintroduce federal legislation to make sure regular fans—and not scalpers— get first dibs on tickets.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/entertainment/music/Katharine-McPhee-On-Her-Life,-Spielberg-and-Smash/138062428 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:32:24 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/McPhee-thumb-rev5.jpg
Former "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee and star of NBC's "Smash" explains how her life has paralleled the storyline of the new show. It premieres Feb. 6, but you can watch a preview of the first episode online now at NBC.com.

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It seems like a necessary stop on the path of a Hollywood starlet: move to LA, go on auditions and date a man your father's age. Here are a few of our favorite celebrity couples who think age ain't...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Super_Bowl_Halftime_History.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:53:29 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/madonna-nicki-minaj-halftime-super-bowl.jpg
From Kelly Clarkson to Madonna check out the best moments from the Super Bowl.

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Check out how these stars change up their 'dos for their roles and real life.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/The-Echoes-of-Etta-James-137793023.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:54:23 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Etta-James-Obit.jpg
Her versatile voice can be heard in everyone from Janis Joplin to Beyonce. But the “At Last” singer was a one-of-a-kind whose songs resound in our souls.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Etta-James-Death-137760178.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:02:42 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/EJ+3.jpg
Etta James, the R&B legend who recorded enduring and soulful hits such as "At Last" and "Tell Mama," has died. She was 73.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Rihanna-Tweets-Coldplay-Grammy-Duet-137681653.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:53:45 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/rihanna_jacket.jpg
The R&B star is the first to report the big plan for her Grammy live performance.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/entertainment/music/Keith-Urban-on-His-Family-Life-In-the-Spotlight/137662553 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:56:44 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/nicole-kidman-keith-urban.jpg
Does Keith's 3-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, realize how famous her dad and mom (Nicole Kidman) are? Plus, the country singer discusses going to so many award shows with Nicole.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Sexy-Spreads-70616472.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:26:02 -0500 Smash, on Mondays at 10 p.m. EST. McPhee plays a girl trying to make it on Broadway, and recently GQ sat down with the sultry star to learn more about the former American Idol contestant's role on the new show. ]]> http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/160*120/edt-0312-GQ-MOPL04.01_sq_lg.jpg Smash, on Mondays at 10 p.m. EST. McPhee plays a girl trying to make it on Broadway, and recently GQ sat down with the sultry star to learn more about the former American Idol contestant's role on the new show. ]]>
The hottest models, celebrities and an occasional cartoon character graces the pages of your favorite magazines. Check them out.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Blake-Shelton-Delays-Tour-After-Fathers-Death-137573938.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:56:32 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/black+shelton+country+award.jpg
The singer and "Voice" star is pushing back dates to March.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/LL-Cool-J-To-Be-First-Grammy-Host-in-Seven-Years-137560958.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:20:33 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AP111130074276-1.jpg
The rapper and actor will take the stage as the first official Grammy MC since 2005.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Idol-Competition--137485733.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:49:25 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/American+Idol+Hosts.jpg
TV’s top show begins its 11th season with the return of “The Voice” a seat whirl away. Is there room on the stage for both?

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Hollywood's hottest turn their bodies into works of art with tattoos.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/music/Madonna-Lady-Gagas-Born-This-Way-is-Reductive-137348988.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:54:50 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/90754089.jpg
Madonna said the redo of her 1989 hit "Express Yourself" was..."interesting."

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