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John Lennon's Killer Scheduled to Have Parole Hearing This Week

08/20/2012 at 3:00 am

Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesJohn Lennon's killer is up for parole this week for a seventh time and could have a hearing as early as Tuesday, officials said.

Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to second-degree ****** and was sentenced to 20 years to life for gunning down the Beatle outside of his Manhattan apartment complex on Dec. 8, 1980.

A decision regarding Chapman's release could come as soon as Thursday or Friday, according to the New York Department of Corrections. read more ≫

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Whitney Houston's Daughter Pens Letter to Her Late Mom: "I'm Very Proud of You"

08/19/2012 at 3:01 am

Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesSadly, Whitney Houston didn't live to see Sparkle -- the movie project she spent 10 years trying to bring to the silver screen -- arrive in theaters. But her daughter Bobbi Kristina wants her mom to know that, wherever she is, it turned out great. read more ≫

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James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet Featured on New Jesse Winchester Tribute Album

08/19/2012 at 3:01 am

JamesTaylor.comJames Taylor and Jimmy Buffett are among the contributors to a new album paying homage to respected folk artist Jesse Winchester. Quiet About It: A Tribute to Jesse Winchester features 11 of the singer/songwriter's tunes recorded by Taylor, Buffett and such other stars as Little Feat, Rosanne Cash, Lyle Lovett and Elvis Costello. read more ≫

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Today Marks the 50th Anniversary of Ringo Starr's First Gig as a Beatle

08/18/2012 at 3:00 am

FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe first concert Ringo Starr played with The Beatles after officially joining the group happened 50 years ago today. The drummer's debut set as a Fab Four member took place at 10 p.m. at Hulme Hall in Birkenhead, England, at an annual dance for a horticultural society. Two days earlier, the group fired Pete Best, reportedly after producer George Martin had complained about his poor drumming at a recent recording session. read more ≫

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Details Revealed About Grateful Dead's Two-CD "Spring 1990" Live Compilation

08/17/2012 at 6:00 pm

Rhino/Dead.netDetails have been announced for the two-CD set featuring highlights from The Grateful Dead's upcoming limited-edition 18-disc Spring 1990 box set. Spring 1990: So Glad You Made It, which will be released on September 18, offers 20 performances selected by Dead archivist David Lemieux from five of the six concerts documented in the box set. read more ≫

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John Lennon's Killer Scheduled to Have Parole Hearing This Week

Whitney Houston's Daughter Pens Letter to Her Late Mom: "I'm Very Proud of You"

James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet Featured on New Jesse Winchester Tribute Album

Today Marks the 50th Anniversary of Ringo Starr's First Gig as a Beatle

Details Revealed About Grateful Dead's Two-CD "Spring 1990" Live Compilation

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