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Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2011 nominees. They are the Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chic, Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John, the J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer, Joe Tex, Tom Waits and Chuck Willis. To be nominated, artists must have released their first record at least 25 years ago. The finalists will be announced in December and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2011.
Taylor Swift Previews New Tracks on iTunes
Taylor Swift's "Fearless" CD
Taylor Swift is previewing three tracks from her upcoming album, Speak Now, on iTunes during the three weeks leading up to its October 25 release. The title track will be sold beginning October 5. "Back To December" will be available for purchase on October 12. And, "Mean," will be sold on October 19. Thirty second previews of the songs will be available the day prior to their sale date on Comcast on Demand, XfinityTv.com and E! News Daily.
Elvis Costello, Colbie Caillat to Perform at Nobel Peace Prize Concert
The entertainment has been chosen for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Set to perform at the event are Elvis Costello, Florence and The Machine, Colbie Caillat and Herbie Hancock. The show, hosted by Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington takes place in Oslo, Norway on...