The death of a music dealmaker who helped bring Donald Trump to Las Vegas and tried to install Michael Jackson as the headline act at a themed casino was a suicide, the Clark County coroner ruled Wednesday.
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A master at keeping herself current, Rihanna puts together another mixed bag of dance tracks, R&B tunes and reggae-flavored pop songs ... hoping to keep "Unapologetic" from sounding like recycled parts. The thing is, modern music doesn't get more recycled than this.
Jermaine Jackson wants to change his name to something a little brighter. He's asking a court to allow him to alter his famous surname and become Jermaine Jacksun.

Starting Wednesday, feed your desire for more vampire drama at the opening of the Washington Ballet's premiere of "Dracula," which resurrects the horror and romance of the original novel.
Harris Savides, the acclaimed cinematographer who worked frequently with Gus Van Sant and David Fincher, has died at 55.
Elvis Costello, B.B. King and Ray Davies are among the nominees for the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Growing up the son of sharecroppers in Mississippi, Charley Pride developed a love of country music that propelled him into a legendary career as one of its biggest stars.
Growing up the son of sharecroppers in Mississippi, Charley Pride developed a love of country music that propelled him into a legendary career as one of its biggest stars.