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Appreciation: Robin Gibb, The Bee Gees Defined a Music Era

Bee Gee Robin Gibb, in failing health for the last year, died today after battling valiantly to beat a variety of ailments, including cancer. Along with him, the iconic pop group The Bee Gees is passing into history.

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Lana Del Ray Debuts National Anthem; Not That One! (listen)

Fourth Single Off Album Born to Die Set for July Release

Lana Del Rey doesn’t quite rap on her new song “National Anthem.” Let’s just say she speak-sings the new single, which will be released officially in July, just in time for the Fourth of July.

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Nicki Minaj Woos Two Lovers in 'Right By My Side' Video (watch!)

Chris Brown, Nas Featured in Slow Burn Song About Love

Nicki Minaj gets friendly with rappers Nas and Chris Brown in the new video for her song the “Right By My Side.” But Nas seems to nab the leading lady.

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Rihanna Sultry Like an Egyptian at Robin Hood Gala (watch!)

Performing Again One Week After Collapsing From Exhaustion

Rihanna walked like an Egyptian, but sang like a sultry princess at the Robin Hood Foundation Benefit Gala last night at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.

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Madonna, Blonde Ambition Nude Photo Sells at Auction

Singer Was at Height of Fame; Photo Fetches Almost $25,000

Madonna’s stunning black-and-white photo, showing her smoking a cigarette in bed nude ignited heated bidding at Bonhams auction in New York. The image finally sold for $25,000, three times the estimated price.

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Ke$ha Takes On Club Queens in New Song 'Pretty Lady' (listen!)

Says She Won't Do Silly White Girl Rap; Too Much Soul for That

Ke$ha is still getting it on in the clubs. That’s the latest inspiration for her new song “Pretty Lady.” She takes on club queens in all their cross-dressing glory.

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Jennifer Lopez, Casper Smart Sex Up American Idol (watch!)

Age Difference Raised Eyebrows as Two Danced Seductively

Jennifer Lopez is drawing mixed reactions for her performance last night on American Idol that featured boyfriend Casper Smart. Did she look too old for the dancer almost half her age.

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Nicki Minaj Rocks Out Ellen With Two Song Medley (watch!)

Songs Are Off New Album, Roman Reloaded; Video Due Next Week

Nicki Minaj is all about being a Barbie queen. She performed a medley of her new songs “Right By My Side” and “Starships” on the Ellen DeGeneres Show atop a huge white throne.

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