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Darius Rucker: Racist tweeter an 'idiot'

Darius Rucker: Racist tweeter an 'idiot'

The 'Wagon Wheel' singer responds to a tweet saying, 'Leave country music to white folk.'

Hear it first: Stream Friend Roulette's new album

Hear it first: Stream Friend Roulette's new album

Stream the Brooklyn band's 'I'm Sorry You Hit Your Head' before it goes on sale.

New 'Idol' downloads lag behind previous winners

New 'Idol' downloads lag behind previous winners

Candice Glover, Kree Harrison debut with a fraction of earlier acts' downloads.

Next fashion trend: Daft Punk helmets?

Next fashion trend: Daft Punk helmets?

Some fans go to great lengths to replicate the EDM duo's headgear.

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Soundgarden song to be in 'The Avengers' Soundgarden song to be in 'The Avengers'

The Seattle band's music will appear as the end credit track on this summer's superheroes film.

Is Katy's 'Dream' one of the sexiest ever? Top 25 sexiest album covers

Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' cover is pretty sexy, but did it make our list?

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Move over, Uggie. There's a new rising star in Hollywood — of the feline persuasion.

CRITICS' REVIEWS

Listen Up: Amy Grant, Vampire Weekend, Demi Lovato

Listen Up: Amy Grant, Vampire Weekend, Demi Lovato

Two ladies of pop and one quartet of alt-rock have new albums out this week.

Listen up album of the week: 'Paramore'

Listen up album of the week: 'Paramore'

by Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY

The band's fourth studio album earns three and a half stars out of four.

Madeleine Peyroux: The Blue Room

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Album: The Blue RoomArtist: Madeleine PeyrouxRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Take These Chains, Desperadoes Under the Eaves In Peyroux's singing, there's a fine line...

 

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Chatting with your favorite artists

Chatting with your favorite artists

Exclusive Metromix interviews with Mastodon, Diggy Simmons, Wale, TV on the Radio and more

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Catching our attention: Dry the River, Emeli Sande, Mount Eerie, Twin Sister, DeLeon
IDOL CHATTER: Candid Commentary on American Idol Performances

IDOL CHATTER: Candid Commentary on American Idol Performances

Candice Glover, Kree Harrison debut with a fraction of earlier acts' downloads.

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