Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder are to perform at a 50th anniversary Motown gala.

Lil Wayne and rapper Birdman are being sued for using uncleared vocal samples on several tracks.
We speak to the second act to be eliminated from this year's X Factor live shows.

Director Lee Daniels opens up about Mariah Carey's performance in the new movie Precious.

Marlon Jackson tells of the plans for Michael Jackson's funeral.

Producer and musician Jim Dickinson dies at the age of 67.
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Bruce Springsteen and U2 are to play the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame's 25th anniversary concerts.
Stars including Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys perform for Nelson Mandela's birthday.

Carla Bruni and Dave Stewart are to perform two duets for Nelson Mandela's birthday party.
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