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Hootie frontman Rucker a hit with country radio (AP)

In this May 18, 2008 file photo, singer Darius Rucker arrives at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, file)AP - Darius Rucker says he's always been a sucker for a country shuffle.


Rocker Bon Jovi hosts Obama fundraiser (AP)

Musician Jon Bon Jovi answers a question during a news conference about affordable housing with New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine, right, in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.  Bon Jovi's Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation is providing $1 million toward construction of a 51-unit building in Newark that will cater to homeless people with special needs, like AIDS patients.(AP Photo/Mike Derer)AP - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.


Heart says "Barracuda" use is fishy (Reuters)

Ann (L) and Nancy Wilson of Heart perform at the 'Idol Gives Back' show at the Kodak theatre in Hollywood, California April 6, 2008. The rock group Heart, angry that its 70's hit 'Barracuda' is being used as the unofficial theme song for Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, is biting back at the Alaska governor. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - The rock group Heart, angry that its '70s hit "Barracuda" is being used as the unofficial theme song for Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, is taking aim at the Alaska governor.


Gene Simmons Rocked by Racing Suit (E! Online)

Gene Simmons Rocked by Racing Suit(E! Online)E! Online - If a former associate has his way, Gene Simmons could be wagging his tongue in court.


Britney's Not Rehearsing for the VMAs (E! Online)

Britney's Not Rehearsing for the VMAs(E! Online)E! Online - E! News has confirmed that the Britney Spears dance video leaked yesterday on MSN.com does not show a rehearsal for a performance on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards.


Republicans Take Heart; Heart Takes It Back (E! Online)

Republicans Take Heart; Heart Takes It Back(E! Online)E! Online - Ann and Nancy Wilson are hoping the Republicans change their tuneand aren't planning on waiting until November to find out.


"Gimme More" songwriter steps up to the mic (Reuters)

R and B singer and songwriter Keri Hilson arrives at the 2008 BET Awards in Los Angeles June 24, 2008. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)Reuters - Keri Hilson is already a successful songwriter. Her enviable list of credits includes songs for Britney Spears ("Gimme More"), Mary J. Blige ("Take Me As I Am"), Ludacris ("Runaway Love") and Usher ("Love in This Club").


Donny and Marie bring G-rated variety to Vegas (Reuters)

Brother and sister duo, Donnie and Marie Osmond, host the Miss USA 2008 pageant at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada April 11, 2008. (Steve Marcus/Reuters)Reuters - Veteran sibling performers Donny and Marie Osmond are about to begin a 26-week stand in Las Vegas, and Marie Osmond points out that they just might turn Sin City into Sincere City.


Soprano Anna Netrebko gives birth to baby boy (AP)

In this Feb. 27, 2008 file photo, Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko is seen during anniversary celebrations of the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia. Netrebko has a new tenor in her life.The soprano gave birth to a 7-pound, 13-ounce boy Friday Sept. 5, 2008, in Vienna, Austria, New York-based publicist Glenn Petry said. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Vladimir Rodionov, Presidential Press Service,File)AP - Anna Netrebko has a new tenor in her life.


Dramarama! Dating Aubrey O'Day (E! Online)

Dramarama! Dating Aubrey O'Day(E! Online)E! Online - Don't look for Making the Band's new star Donnie Klang to be reuniting with former flame Aubrey O'Day anytime soon.