US singer Kaye Stevens dies aged 79

Kaye Stevens, the US singer and actress known for her appearances with the Rat Pack and on Johnny Carson's chat show, has died in Florida. The 79-year-old, who had breast cancer, died on Wednesday at a hospital north of Orlando, a close friend said
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Rapper Heavy D killed by DVT, coroner says

The sudden death of rapper Heavy D was due to a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis (DVT), a Los Angeles coroner has decided. The US hip-hop star died on 8 November after having difficulty breathing. The results of an initial post-mortem proved inconclusive in determining why the 44-year-old died
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Peter Frampton sues Universal over digital royalties

British singer Peter Frampton has sued the Universal Music Group for unpaid digital royalties, according to US reports. Nashville newspaper The Tennessean said the star has filed legal papers at a Los Angeles federal court, accusing the record company of "breach of contract". He argues that he should receive a higher royalty rate for digital downloads than for physical copies.
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Diana Ross set for Grammy tribute

Diana Ross, Glen Campbell and the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be among those honoured at the forthcoming Grammy Awards in February
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Kinks star Ray Davies joins Coniston audience for play

Dozens of people attended a Lake District village venue to enjoy a musical play written by Kinks singer Ray Davies. Six students from John Ruskin School performed Child's Play, which features Kinks songs including Waterloo Sunset and All Day and All of the Night
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Rapper Slim Dunkin slain in Atlanta music studio

Atlanta police say the rapper Slim Dunkin was gunned down Friday evening in a music studio as he was preparing to record a video
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Madonna signs new three-album deal

Madonna has signed a new deal to release her next three albums through Interscope Records. Her first album since Hard Candy, which came out in 2008, will be released by the label, part of Universal Records. The 53-year-old singer, whose new single is due out next month, will continue her 10-year partnership with Live Nation which was cemented in 2007
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Country singer Billie Jo Spears dies aged 74

Country singer Billie Jo Spears, best known for her 1975 hit Blanket on the Ground, has died at the age of 74
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Music service Rara.com aims for digital non-adopters

A new song-streaming service is targeting music lovers who do not currently pay for digital tracks. Rara.com, which has launched in 16 countries, said its research suggested that 60% of consumers had never used a digital music service. The organisation aims to simplify the process. For a monthly subscription, users can select and listen to tracks via their standard web browser
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Billy Joel receives Steinway Hall portrait honour

US singer-songwriter Billy Joel has become the only non-classical performer to be honoured with a portrait at the prestigious Steinway Hall in New York. Joel is only one of two living artists to feature in the Hall's portrait collection and will hang next to famed Russian pianist Vladimir Horowitz, one of the singer's idols
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Brit Award nominees for 2012 critics' choice revealed

The shortlist for the critics' choice award at next year's Brit Awards have been announced. Emeli Sande, Maverick Sabre and Michael Kiwanuka are all nominated in the category. The award is given to an artist or group who music critics think will be most successful act in the coming year. Previous winners include Adele, Jessie J, Ellie Goulding and Florence and the Machine. If Emeli Sande wins, it will be the fifth year in a row that the trophy has been awarded to a female artist
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Amy Winehouse's Lioness tops UK album chart

Amy Winehouse's posthumous album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, has topped the UK album chart. The record, which features 12 original tracks and covers, was compiled by long-time musical partners Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson. Proceeds from the album will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation
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Julian Fellowes to write Wind in the Willows musical

Julian Fellowes is to write a new musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's novel The Wind in the Willows. The Downton Abbey creator will reunite with composer and lyricist duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe for the project. The trio previously collaborated on Cameron Mackintosh's West End and Broadway production of Mary Poppins
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Blur to get outstanding contribution award at Brits

Blur are set to be honoured at next year's Brit Awards for their outstanding contribution to music. It comes 21 years after their debut and 17 years since they won four Brits off the back of their Parklife album
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Guns N' Roses inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Guns N' Roses are to be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Faces also made the cut from the 15 shortlisted artists. They will be honoured alongside The Beastie Boys, Scots folk singer Donovan and late singer Laura Nyro on 14 April
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Barbara Orbison, widow of Roy Orbison, dies aged 60

Barbara Orbison, the widow and manager of rock n' roll pioneer Roy Orbison, has died of pancreatic cancer aged 60
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Hubert Sumlin, famed blues guitarist, dies at 80

Blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who played with Howlin' Wolf and inspired the likes of Eric Clapton, has died at the age of 80. He was with Howlin' Wolf for the best part of 20 years - his guitar can be heard on tracks such as the 1956 hit, Smokestack Lightnin'
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Adele overtakes Amy Winehouse album chart record

Adele's 21 has become the UK's biggest-selling album of the 21st century, overtaking Amy Winehouse's Back To Black. The Official Charts Company said 21 had sold 3.4 million copies since it was released in January, compared to 3.3 million for Back To Black
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Louise Harrison reminisces about brother George Harrison and the Beatles

For more than 40 years, Beatles fans have asked Louise Harrison to write a book about her famous younger brother, George. Now she has finally relented. The 80-year-old former Sarasota resident has finished most of the text for a book to be released next year or 2013. Now she's scanning never-before-published photos, letters and documents that will fill the rest of the pages
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Adele nominated for six Grammys

Adele is up for six Grammys including song and record of the year, for Rolling in the Deep, and best album, for 21
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