Tech N9ne bringing Hostile Takeover tour to Fillmore on June 7

Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne is due at the Fillmore Detroit on June 7 as part of his Hostile Takeover tour, promoter Live Nation has announced.

Madonna’s tour to skip Michigan

She's a Michigan girl. She wants her daughter to attend college in Ann Arbor. But Madonna won't be hitting her home state on her upcoming world tour.

Lifetime award for Ross to correct Grammy slights

Diana Ross has never won a Grammy, with or without the Supremes, which is probably why the Recording Academy is redressing that wrong this Sunday, honoring her with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chris Brown set to take stage at the Grammys

New York— Chris Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago.

Guns N’ Roses mini tour to play Fillmore Detroit

Guns N’ Roses is downsizing. The rock band has lined up a Feb. 21 concert at the Fillmore Detroit, promoter Live Nation announced today. Tickets, $49.50-$125, go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Apologies from NFL, NBC after M.I.A. flips bird

British hip-hop artist M.I.A.'s obscene gesture in the Super Bowl halftime show is prompting apologies from NBC and the NFL. But it isn't immediately registering as a moment that viewers latched on to.

Flutist Zonjic to open jazz club in Bloomfield Twp.

Jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic has announced the opening of AZ's Listening Room, a jazz club and restaurant. The new place is set to open Saturday on the lower level of Andiamo's in Bloomfield Township at 6676 Telegraph Road just south of Maple.

Madonna serves up Super Bowl grand spectacle

Madonna delivered a whopper of a halftime show during the Super Bowl, surveying her career, sharing the stage with a smattering of today's pop stars and doing what Madonna does best: Serve up a grand spectacle.

• Photos: Super Bowl XLVI
• Photos: Super Bowl XLVI halftime show

Kelly Clarkson nails National Anthem

Kelly Clarkson tackled the National Anthem prior to Sunday’s Super Bowl and wrapped her big Texas-sized vocals around the song. There were no slip-ups and there wasn’t much vocal showboating, just a straightforward, powerful version of the Anthem.

Soul Train fans bop on Broadway in Cornelius fete

New York— Fans of "Soul Train" boogied down Broadway wearing afro wigs and bell bottoms on Saturday while others recounted their favorite episodes at a Harlem meeting hall in tribute to the show's late creator, Don Cornelius.

Madonna launching video on billboards, online

Los Angeles— Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'.

Christian music festival brings diverse talent to Ypsilanti

The Christian music event Rock and Worship Roadshow is Friday at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center in Ypsilanti. The fourth annual musical celebration features contemporary artists MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North and Sidewalk Prophets, and rapper Lecrae.

Craig Finn clears time for solo tour

Hold Steady lead singer Craig Finn called upon the famous "Friday Night Lights" catchphrase when working on his debut solo effort, but he mixed things up a bit. Its title: “Clear Heart, Full Eyes.”

Fusion Reunion to remix styles

Bassist Ralphe Armstrong and his longtime pal, drummer Lenny White, will revisit their '70s roots and a good deal more with a group called Fusion Reunion on Saturday at the Music Hall Jazz Café.

My Tunes: Nine Inch Nails, Arctic Monkeys, M.I.A., Jack White and Martin Solveig

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R&B singer David Peaston dies at age 54

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Aging rock legend helps mother of four find her voice

Electric Forest festival lineup announced

Composer sues to stop Gingrich use of ‘Eye of the Tiger’

Jack White debuts solo single today; album to come in April

Barry Manilow adds March 10 date at Fox Theater

Young Jeezy comes back to Detroit for 'TM103' tour

Etta James remembered as triumphant trailblazer at service Saturday

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Peter, Paul and Mary bassist Dick Kniss dies at 74