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Call the "12-12-12" benefit show "The Concert for New York City" 2.0. Eleven years after the benefit concert in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was held at Madison Square Garden, many of the same top musicians came together to raise money for those suffering from Superstorm Sandy, including Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, The Who, Eric Clapton and Bon Jovi.

Call the "12-12-12" benefit show "The Concert for New York City" 2.0. Eleven years after the benefit concert in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was held at Madison Square Garden, many of the same top musicians came together to raise money for those suffering from Superstorm Sandy, including Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, The Who, Eric Clapton and Bon Jovi.
Diana Krall says she felt reinvigorated making her new CD "Glad Rag Doll," which gave her a chance to escape the comfort zone of Great American Songbook standards on which the singer-pianist has built her reputation.
Diana Krall, "Glad Rag Doll" (Verve)

The nation bid farewell Thursday to Neil Armstrong, the first man to take a giant leap on to the moon.
The nation bid farewell Thursday to Neil Armstrong, the first man to take a giant leap onto the moon.

America said its goodbyes Thursday to Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, who was remembered both as a hero and as a humble man from the Midwest.
Diana Krall knows how to pay tribute to Neil Armstrong.

President Obama is honoring the brainpower behind the unforgettable tunes "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," ''Close to You," and others recorded by artists spanning Dionne Warwick, the Carpenters, Alicia Keys and the cast of "Glee."
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will honor songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, a duo whose pop melodies and lyrics regularly hit the charts in the 1960s and early 1970s despite competition from more socially revolutionary performers.
Get the sunglasses and tanning oil out: The Beach Boys are reuniting at The Grammys Awards for their first live performance in more than two decades.
Last week, we brought you the best albums of 2011. This time, we're ringing in the new year by looking forward. Here's a rundown of several albums scheduled for release in 2012.

Paul McCartney is releasing an album of standards - plus two new songs of his own.

Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and a trio of "Glee" stars led Barbra Streisand on a musical journey through her nearly 50-year career.

Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and a trio of "Glee" stars led Barbra Streisand on a musical journey through her nearly 50-year career.
"It was the most exciting, creative time for me in a very long time because it was spontaneous and by the seat of our pants," Krall said.
Krall said playing rock is nothing new for her, although "it's new for me on a recording."