More stars sing out for Orlando victims

FILE - In this June 9, 2016, file photo, Jennifer Lopez arrives at the "Shades of Blue" FYC Event at Saban Media Center in Los Angeles. GLAAD and Interscope Records have joined forces to release a song called “Hands” Wednesday, July 6, 2016, on iTunes featuring Britney Spears, Lopez and Mary J. Blige in tribute to the victims of the massacre in Orlando. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File) ORG XMIT: NY109

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More stars sing out for Orlando victims
Stars including Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige join in musical tribute.

     

Motown great Smokey Robinson to receive Gershwin Prize
Robinson is known for hits including ‘The Tracks of My Tears’ and ‘The Tears of a Clown’.

     

Dolly Parton: ‘I have not endorsed Hillary Clinton’
The country singer clarified comments she made in a New York Times interview.

     

Dad Rock: What’s your favorite cover song?
Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan talk music on ‘Dad Rock,’ a podcast from USA TODAY

     

1 arrested for threats made before The Band Perry show
The country music group’s show in Delaware was cancelled over ‘security concern.’

     

Obama brought Kendrick Lamar to the White House for the 4th of July
Lamar and Janelle Monae played a special concert for the troops.

     

Smokey Robinson to receive Gershwin Prize
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rhythm and blues icon Smokey Robinson has been honored by the Library of Congress with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

     

Band Perry show postponed over ‘security concern’
Police are asking for help finding two men who they said made threatening comments before the country music group The Band Perry was scheduled to play Sunday at a Selbyville, Del., venue. The sold-out concert was postponed because of the incident.

     

Lady Gaga even makes getting a driver’s license look cool
You weren’t necessarily waiting for it, but it finally happened: She’s street legal.

     

Essence Festival: Stars shine in New Orleans

At Essence, Maxwell, Kendrick Lamar hit the stage
New Orleans event lures crowds for 22nd annual celebration.

     

Garrison Keillor leaves his ‘Prairie Home’ after 42 years
The humorist gave a final appearance on “A Prairie Home Companion” Friday night at the Hollywood Bowl.

     

Playlist: What’s Maxwell listening to?
The R&B great shares his recent favorite rap tracks.

     

Music streaming guide: 5 things to listen to 4th of July weekend
Party music? Outdoor playlists? We have you covered.

     

Why Kanye’s ‘Famous’ video is his most controversial move yet
West’s new video is full of nude celebrity look-alikes. But can they sue him?

     

Aretha Franklin’s birth home gets temporary reprieve from wrecking ball
After repairs, judge postpones order to demolish deteriorating Memphis house.

     

Acclaimed rock bass player Rob Wasserman dies
He worked with the likes of Bob Weir, Lou Reed, Neil Young and Brian Wilson.

     

Rihanna drops new song, video ‘Sledgehammer’
She revealed the song in the ‘Star Trek Beyond’ trailer.

     

Celebrities pitch in for West Virginia flood victims
Celebrities help raise money for communities, families hit by deadly flooding.

     

Cher sorry for using ‘bomb’ emoji in urging prayers for Istanbul
No good deed – or tweet – goes unpunished.

     

Musicians remember Scotty Moore, Elvis’ guitarist
Even as his days waned, Scotty Moore radiated humanity, giving lessons on life and music.

     

Maxwell looks towards the light in ‘blackSUMMERS’night’
The neo-soul pioneer returns with the second album in a planned trilogy.

     

TV’s music empires aren’t easy to build
Music-themed TV shows are sometimes a tough sell, but programmers keep strumming along.

     

Elvis Presley guitarist, Scotty Moore, dies at 84
Elvis Presley’s guitarist and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Scotty Moore, died Tuesday at his home in Nashville. No cause of death was reported, but Moore had been in bad health in recent months.

     

Scotty Moore, guitarist for Elvis Presley, dies at 84
Scotty Moore, one of the foundational figures in rock and roll, a profoundly influential guitarist, and the man who helped Elvis Presley become the king, died Tuesday.

     

‘Mustang Sally’ author ‘Sir’ Mack Rice dies
“Respect Yourself” co-writer, soul legend and Stax Records stalwart “Sir” Mack Rice dies.

     

Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato see bright Future on joint tour
The ex-Disney duo promises ‘dynamic’ duets and new music when they hit the road together.

     

USA TODAY picks the 20 best albums of 2016 (so far)
Recapping the monster first half of 2016.

     

Singer Jill Scott ties the knot in backyard of her Tennessee home
The R&B singer-songwriter and actress married her boyfriend Mike Dobson on Saturday.

     

Guns N’ Roses shock fans in Detroit: reunion concert for the ages
Guns N’ Roses has been busy lately with shows in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and a double weekend at Coachella, you would think the rock band would be worn out but they are just getting warmed up.

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