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Civil beating case against Snoop Dogg begins

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A man suing Snoop Dogg for millions told a jury Friday that the euphoria of being near one of his idols quickly turned to terror during a 2005 concert when he was savagely beaten.

New Orleans Jazz Fest turns 40

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival turns 40 this year, causing many to pause and reflect on how far the event has come in four decades.

Movie Review: American Violet

Based on a true story, “American Violet” documents a compelling story about an unbalanced justice system in Melody, Texas where a powerful, white district attorney Calvin Beckett (played by Michael O’Keefe) routinely targets poor, Black

Lawrence Taylor eliminated from ‘Dancing’ ballroom

LOS ANGELES — Now that his dancing duty is done, Lawrence Taylor is heading back to the golf course.

‘A Chorus Line’ brings an encore to Chicago for limited engagement

Michael Bennett’s thrilling musical, A Chorus Line, continues at the Ford Center for the Performing arts through May 3.

Music Review: Day 26 returns with edgy R&B disc

If you’ve been following Making the Band 4 on MTV this season, it might come as a surprise that even with all the squabbling going on between members of Day26, the guys and their producers managed to make a surprisingly good sophomore album.

Lawmakers to re-examine Internet-sharing software

WASHINGTON - A House committee is reopening its investigation of Internet services that let computer users distribute music and movies online amid reports the same software was exploited to gain unauthorized access to government and private data.

Lauryn Hill to headline Stockholm Jazz Festival

STOCKHOLM — Organizers say former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill will be the headline act for the Stockholm Jazz Festival in July.

Winfrey cancels program on Columbine anniversary

Oprah Winfrey has canceled an episode of her talk show that was to mark the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre, saying it focused too much on the killers.

Beyonce talks tour, movie, Etta James and Twitter

NEW YORK — Beyonce says one of the toughest parts of summer tour has been condensing more than a decade's hits into a two-hour show. Judging from a recent photo shoot, figuring out how to perform them in Thierry Mugler's elaborate, over-the-top cost
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