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Human Videos: Reenacting Christian Pop Songs For Jesus

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Human Videos: Reenacting Christian Pop Songs For Jesus

January 31, 2011 • Teenagers belonging to the Assemblies of God proselytize — and socialize — by acting out pop songs.

Human Videos: Reenacting Christian Pop Songs For Jesus

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New Music For A New Year: What Have You Heard So Far?

January 31, 2011 • We want to know two things: what new music you're listening to, and where you first heard it.

Remembering The Late Film Composer John Barry

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Remembering The Late Film Composer John Barry

January 31, 2011 • The man who wrote scores for 11 James Bond films and won five Oscars passed away yesterday at 77.

Remembering The Late Film Composer John Barry

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Fractured Industry: Companies That Serve Musicians Without Deals

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Fractured Industry: Companies That Serve Musicians Without Deals

January 27, 2011 • There are more musicians trying to make a living without a major label deal than ever before.

Fractured Industry: Companies That Serve Musicians Without Deals

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BET's '106 And Park' Won't Ever Grow Old

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BET's '106 And Park' Won't Ever Grow Old

January 27, 2011 • The hip-hop-oriented video show makes eighth-graders feel like they're at a party just for them.

BET's '106 And Park' Won't Ever Grow Old

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Gladys Horton, Member Of Motown's Marvelettes, Has Died

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Gladys Horton, Member Of Motown's Marvelettes, Has Died

January 27, 2011 • The singer of "Please Mr. Postman," Motown's first number one hit, passed away in California.

Gladys Horton, Member Of Motown's Marvelettes, Has Died

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Lil B: Understanding Rap's New Rebel

January 27, 2011 • Hip-hop's most eccentric, prolific, endearing and divisive new voice is a 21 year-old Internet star.

Charlie Louvin, Country Hall Of Fame Singer, Has Died

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Charlie Louvin, Country Hall Of Fame Singer, Has Died

January 26, 2011 • The tenor made his name with his brother in the '50s and continued to record solo until this year.

Charlie Louvin, Country Hall Of Fame Singer, Has Died

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Sam Cooke At 80: The Career That Could Have Been

January 21, 2011 • In honor of the soul legend's 80th birthday, a few questions about what might have been.

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Don Kirshner, A Force In The Music Business, Dies

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Monday January 31, 2011

Human Videos: Reenacting Christian Pop Songs For Jesus

Remembering The Late Film Composer John Barry

Thursday January 27, 2011

Fractured Industry: Companies That Serve Musicians Without Deals

BET's '106 And Park' Won't Ever Grow Old

Gladys Horton, Member Of Motown's Marvelettes, Has Died

Wednesday January 26, 2011

Charlie Louvin, Country Hall Of Fame Singer, Has Died

Tuesday January 25, 2011

Monday January 24, 2011

Friday January 21, 2011

Thursday January 20, 2011

Wednesday January 19, 2011

Don Kirshner, A Force In The Music Business, Dies