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Rapper Rick Ross Suffers Seizure, Forces Emergency Plane Landing

Ross was scheduled to perform Friday at a free "Memphis Madness" event kicking off the University of Memphis' basketball team's first official practice of the 2011-12 season.

Carrie Underwood Gives Album Update at iHeartRadio Music Fest (Video)

The American Idol alum also talks preparations for the CMA Awards, which she will co-host with Brad Paisley on Nov. 9.

Meet The Man Behind ‘Entourage’s’ Music: Scott Vener (Q&A)

Formerly at MTV, Vener has been responsible for breaking acts like the Weekend and Kreayshawn to wider audiences through prime song placements, while mixing in forgotten hits by Talking Heads and Muddy Waters.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil ‘Rain Dance Maggie’ Single: Listen

The new track inspired a marathon of the band's music on former Chicago rock station Q101, before switching to its new all-talk format.

Bonnaroo 2011: 10 Things Seen and Heard Sunday

Highlights of the fest's closing day included an epic set by Widespread Panic and a Robyn moment that was simply bananas.

Bonnaroo 2011: 10 Things Seen & Heard Saturday

Eminem, Mumford and Sons and Wiz Khalifa were among those entertaining festivalgoers, while "Parks and Recreation" star Aziz Ansari was on hand to screen his upcoming comedy "30 Minutes or Less."

‘American Idol’ Castoffs Thia and Naima Talk Eliminations, Final Performances

Said Naima of the show's tendency to eliminate female finalists first: "More than 50 percent of the audience is little teenage girls, and once they get a crush, we're done!"

Eminem, Muse, Foo Fighters to Headline Lollapalooza 2011

Sources confirm the festivals headliners to Billboard. Also expected to rock Chicago's Grant Park this summer? Best Coast, Girl Talk, Crystal Castles and Lykke Li.

Beastie Boys Moving Ahead With ‘Hot Sauce’ After Adam Yauch’s Cancer Battle

Rappers still unsure about whether they’ll go on tour in support of the album.

Paramore Speaks Out: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’

Singer Hayley Williams admits she was "hurt" by ex bandmates' blog post.

Kim Kardashian Premieres ‘Turn It Up’ Song on New Year’s Eve

The reality star is rumored to be working with Kanye West on her forthcoming debut album.

Justin Bieber to Explore Country Music, Sets Duet With Rascal Flatts

Singer moves temporarily from hip-hop and proposes collaboration for his next album.