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NC musician Doc Watson still in critical condition

FILE - In this March 15, 2000 file photo, master flatpicker Doc Watson, talks about his long and successful musical career at his home in Deep Gap, N.C. Watson was in critical condition Thursday, May 24, 2012, at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week.

Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson remains in critical condition at a North Carolina hospital after undergoing colon surgery this week.

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Michelle Obama, daughters attend Beyonce concert

Michelle Obama was with the single ladies this weekend, joining 5,500 fans at a Beyonce concert in Atlantic City.

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Lady Gaga cancels Indonesian show after threats

Lady Gaga has canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia over security concerns after Muslim hard-liners threatened violence if the pop diva went ahead with her "Born This Way Ball," promoters said Sunday.

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Michelle Obama, daughters attend Beyonce concert

Michelle Obama is with the single ladies this weekend: The First Lady is at a Beyonce concert in Atlantic City.

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NC musician Doc Watson still in critical condition

Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson remains in critical condition at a North Carolina hospital after undergoing colon surgery this past week.

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Sweden's Loreen wins Eurovision song contest

Sweden's Loreen clinched the top spot at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her dance hit "Euphoria," pushing aside competition from a sextet of Russian grannies and a Serbian balladeer.

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Country's George Jones released from hospital

Country music star George Jones has been released from the hospital.

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Zimbabwe arrests British music presenter

Organizers of a classical music festival in Zimbabwe say authorities arrested a prominent British music personality at a concert in the second city of Bulawayo.

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Morocco hosts world's artists, imprisons its own

Morocco's glittering Mawazine international music festival wraps up this weekend with performances by Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz, after nine days of showcasing the North African kingdom's cool factor - even as dissident Moroccan musicians are imprisoned for their anti-establishment lyrics.

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Olivia Newton-John's presence gives Indy a little 'Grease'

Singer-actress Olivia Newton-John was back in the spotlight on Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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'Idol' moves toward lower payouts for runners-up

Coming in second on "American Idol" may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star.

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