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Idol's Lambert shocks as Swift rocks the AMA

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:44:00 EST

Folks who thought of Adam Lambert as that nice boy from "American Idol" saw another side of the glam-rocker Sunday, as his controversy-courting performance of "For Your Entertainment" on the American Music Awards stole the show from top winner Taylor Swift and a host of other eye-catching performances.

Michael Jackson wins 4 at AMAs; Swift top artist

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:02:00 EST

LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson was made history by winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night, but he couldn't beat Taylor Swift as the year's favorite artist and the evening's top winner.

Neal Rubin: Jeff Daniels puts on a 'Michigan Guy' kind of show

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

It helps to be Jeff Daniels the actor when you're trying to be Jeff Daniels the singer, but not for long.

Motown 50 gala celebration is Detroit house party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Detroit -- It was a real Detroit house party Saturday night at the downtown Marriott, as the Motown family, friends and fans celebrated the 50th anniversary of when the "sound of young America" was born in a dowdy middle-class neighborhood in Detroit.

Motown celebrates roots

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:02:00 EST

This weekend, the Gordy family, Motown artists, staffers and fans have gathered to celebrate the music and the company, a defining part of the personality and culture of Detroit for 50 years.

Review: Rihanna gets dark and personal on 'Rated R'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

Think of it as "Good Girl Gone Really Bad." The Rihanna of "Rated R" is dramatically different from the shimmery pop queen whose 2007 smash "Good Girl Gone Bad" churned out an astonishing eight singles.

Motown celebrates 50 years with hometown gala

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 EST

Detroit -- The birthplace of the Motown sound plans to make some more noise in honor of the record label's 50th anniversary.

Affordable Thanksgiving Eve parties are on tap

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Thanksgiving Eve traditionally is known as the biggest bar night of the year. This year, the economy probably won't stop anyone from going out. Whether you are partying downtown on Woodward or out in Wixom, this year's Thanksgiving Eve bashes are affordable.

Eminem adds bonus tracks for 'Relapse: Refill' release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:22:00 EST

The Detroit rapper is re-releasing his 2009 album "Relapse" on Dec. 21, according to various reports. "Relapse: Refill" will include "Relapse," as well as seven bonus tracks.

Chris Brown's future rests on music, luck

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Chris Brown hits the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Wednesday as part of his "Fan Appreciation" tour. The question remains whether Brown will be able to come back from the February incident where he assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna, leaving her -- and his career -- bruised and bloodied. Here are three things Brown can do to salvage his once-promising career.