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Rocker Joe Walsh takes on namesake politician (Reuters)
Reuters - Another musician is claiming that a political candidate is tone deaf to the nation's intellectual property laws. And this one has an amusing twist.
Quincy Jones, John Mayer to headline LA music expo (Reuters)

Singer John Mayer performs during the Z100 Jingle Ball in New York December 11, 2009. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonReuters - Producer Quincy Jones, pop guitarist John Mayer and retired soul singer Bill Withers will headline performing rights group ASCAP's annual songwriters convention in Hollywood on April 22-24, organizers said.


T-Pain gets animated in 'Freaknik,' talks new CD (AP)

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2008 file photo, rapper T-Pain makes an appearance on MTV's 'Total Request Live' show in New York.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)AP - You wouldn't think T-Pain was inhibited at all. But the rapper-singer, known for his synthesized vocals and catchy hooks, says he sometimes feels creatively restrained when it comes to music.


Wyclef Jean talks about Haiti relief efforts in NY (AP)

Haitian musician and humanitarian Wyclef Jean, center, is joined by clergy including the Rev. Al Sharpton, left, and the Rev. Herbert Daughtry, right, during a news conference pledging their support to Yele, the humanitarian and relief organization headed by Jean in New York, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010.  (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews)AP - Singer and producer Wyclef Jean is working with his foundation to deliver cooked meals, water and medical assistance to survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.


Quincy Jones wants 'We Are the World' Haiti redo (AP)

FILE - In this June 19, 2009 file photo, multi-Grammy winning  musician Quincy Jones attends an  event at Fudan University in Shanghai. China. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)AP - Quincy Jones is re-recording the charity song "We Are the World" and sending the proceeds to Haiti.


Blige, Bocelli to sing for Haiti at Grammys (Reuters)
Reuters - Singer Mary J. Blige and Italian pop tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" at the Grammy awards on Sunday to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Grammy nod adds leverage to Melanie Fiona's career (AP)

Recording artist Melanie Fiona poses for a portrait Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 in New York.  (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)AP - Melanie Fiona still cries when she thinks about her ex-boyfriend. He is the main reference in her R&B smash, the haunting ballad "It Kills Me."


Underwood to sing national anthem at Super Bowl (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2010 file photo, singer Carrie Underwood, winner of the favorite country artist award poses backstage at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)AP - Carrie Underwood is going to the Super Bowl — and she'll be singing the national anthem.


Cheryl Cole to support Black Eyed Peas on UK tour (Reuters)
Reuters - British singer Cheryl Cole, best known as a judge on the hit "X Factor" television series, will support U.S. group the Black Eyed Peas on the British leg of their forthcoming THE E.N.D. world tour.
UK musicians pay tribute to songs of Nick Drake (Reuters)
Reuters - Nick Drake is an unlikely romantic hero. In the 1970s he was a minor English singer and songwriter who peddled a lyrical brand of introspection that earned him a small but devoted following and few record sales.