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Here's the latest entertainment headlines and commentary from around the country.

 'Soul Train' Flash Mob Hits Times Square to Honor Don Cornelius

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.

 Ask Billboard: Madonna's Biggest Radio Hits
A look at Her Madgesty's most-played songs, Carly Rae Jepsen's new No. 1 and more reader-voted songs that should've been singles.

 Air Over 'The Moon' About Film Score Turned Full Album
French electronic duo Air return with new soundtrack album, "La Voyage Dans la Lune."

 'X Factor' Judges: 10 Picks to Replace Paula & Nicole
With two empty seats to fill at the “X Factor” judges table, we thought we would help Simon Cowell by providing a few suggestions about who should fill those seats.

 Drake Denies 'Wrongful Conduct' in 'Marvin's Room' Lawsuit
The rapper's camp claims Ericka Lee "did not ask for any compensation" for her contributions to the viral hit.

 Lana Del Rey & Leonard Cohen: Billboard Top 10 Bound
Del Rey's debut, "Born to Die," should land at No. 2.

 Adam Lambert Could Sing With Queen at Festival: Report
According to the UK's Daily Star, Lambert and the band will return to the site of their final concert with Freddie Mercury.

 The All-American Rejects Debut 'Beekeeper's Daughter' Video
The colorful video includes cheerleaders, a barbershop quartet and even Wayne Newton.

 Nicki Minaj's Media Takeover Prompts Social Chart Climb
The hip-hop star is back in the top 10.

 Four-Play: 2 Chainz, Bow Wow, Brianna Perry, & Esperanza Spalding
Check out four virals that deserve extra playtime starring 2 Chainz, Bow Wow, Esperanza Spalding, and Brianna Perry.

 Coldplay Leads Teenage Rave in 'Charlie Brown' Video: Watch
In Coldplay's clip for third "Mylo Xyloto" single "Charlie Brown," Chris Martin and the boys lead a black light rave comprised of mischievous teens covered in neon paint.

 Weekly Chart Notes: Beyonce, Robin Thicke, Paul McCartney
Beyonce continues to tally hits on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs from her album "4," even if pop audiences don't seem to be equally enthralled.

 Bring It On! 5 Awesome Cheerleader Videos
From helping deliver Toni Basil's signature pop chant to conveying My Chemical Romance's subversive vision, check out the usage of cheerleaders in these five classic music clips.

 M.I.A. Takes Her 'Bad Girl' Attitude To Morocco In New Video: Watch
M.I.A. takes "The Fast and the Furious" to Ouarzazate, Morocco in her new video for "Bad Girls," which features Arabic street racers, ghost riders and women in patterned, blinged-out burkas touting semi-automatics.

 Steven Tyler Defends National Anthem Performance
Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that.


 Keith Urban Makes Return From Vocal Surgery

The country star returned to the stage during The Grand Ole Opry on Friday night, hitting a few high notes in his first public appearance since vocal surgery late last year.

 Mother Of Slain Actress Settles Suit With Spector
A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer.

 Best Of The Best – Concert Industry Awards Winners
The 23rd annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards took place Friday night at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Winners after the jump.

 Todd Snider Beefs Up His Calendar
Traveling America with a full band, Todd Snider pumps 25 new dates into his already fat schedule.

 Iron & Wine To Headline Old Settler’s
Singer/songwriter Iron & Wine tops a lineup featuring Amos Lee, Railroad Earth and JJ Grey & Mofro.

 Black Sabbath Answers Ward’s Plea For ‘Signable Contract’
Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward posted a message to his website Thursday saying he couldn’t go along with the band’s reunion tour and album unless he received a “signable contract.” The band has now answered him and the news isn’t pretty.

 Steven Tyler Defends National Anthem Performance
Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that.

 Odds & Ends: Mötley Crüe, Ziggy Marley and The Search For The Lowest Voice … Ever
Las Vegas honors Mötley Crüe; Ziggy Marley gets his own show on SiriusXM and a record label launches a search for the person capable of singing a note that has yet to be sung.

 More 'Book Of Drugs' Dates For Mike Doughty
The former Soul Coughing frontman lines up more cities for his “Book Of Drugs” tour featuring music, a reading from his book and taking questions from fans.

 James Taylor In The U.S.A.
After spending three months touring Europe, Sweet Baby James returns to North America beginning in June.


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