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'Godfather of Soul' James Brown dies
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mu/obit_brown"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny12212250916.obit_brown_ny122.jpg?x=107&y=130&sig=wcgwsgXM8hBNII_cdjCX8w--" align="left" height="130" width="107" alt="In a file photo James Brown performs on stage during the Live 8 concert at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday July 6, 2005. Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, his agent said. He was 73 (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)" border="0" /></a>AP - James Brown, the undeniable "Godfather of Soul," told friends from his hospital bed that he was looking forward to performing on New Year's Eve, even though he was ill with pneumonia. His heart gave out a few hours later, on Christmas morning.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brown's widow fights for access to home
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mu/james_brown_widow"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny11912250924.obit_brown_ny119.jpg?x=84&y=130&sig=lN5scJ52qt.wjbZngWGC7g--" align="left" height="130" width="84" alt="In a file photo Kennedy Center honoree James Brown and his wife, Tomi Rae, arrive at the State Department for a reception for this year's honorees Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Washington. Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, his agent said. He was 73. (AP Photo/ Jacqueline Roggenbrodt Malonson )" border="0" /></a>AP - James Brown's widow said Monday she was denied access to the home she shared with the singer and their 5-year-old son, claiming the gate was padlocked at the request of Brown's lawyer and accountant.</p><br clear="all"/>
Longtime president of CBS dies at 98
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061225/ap_en_tv/obit_stanton"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny13412252251.obit_stanton_ny134.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=tqfTfgJLBQmvfQeVXIEH6w--" align="left" height="104" width="130" alt="In this 1951 photo released by CBS on Dec. 25, 2006 William S. Paley, left, and Dr. Frank Stanton, right, pose with an early television broadcast camera. Stanton, a broadcasting pioneer and CBS president for 26 years who helped turn its TV operation into the 'Tiffany network' and built CBS News into a respected information source, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006 in Boston. He was 98. (AP Photo/CBS Photo Archive)" border="0" /></a>AP - Frank Stanton, a broadcasting pioneer and CBS president for 26 years who helped turn its TV operation into the "Tiffany network" and built CBS News into a respected information source, has died. He was 98.</p><br clear="all"/>
Jolie spends holiday with refugees
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_ot/people_jolie"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061226/capt.sjo10312260602.costa_rica__angelina_jolie_brad_pitt_sjo103.jpg?x=130&y=96&sig=plv1yf9T0hd0dlYsSRLukQ--" align="left" height="96" width="130" alt="In this photo released by United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie, right, and actor Brad Pitt, second from right, meet with a Colombian refugee family in San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Jolie and Pitt spent Christmas day with Colombian refugees in the Costa Rican capital. Three and half millon people have been forced to flee the armed conflict in Colombia, and some 10,000 are in Costa Rica. (AP Photo/UNHCR/ Boris Heger)" border="0" /></a>AP - Actress Angelina Jolie spent Christmas Day with refugees in Costa Rica as part of her work as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the agency said.</p><br clear="all"/>
Jackson sues former accountants
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_ot/people_michael_jackson"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061226/capt.ny13812260050.people_michael_jackson__ny138.jpg?x=96&y=130&sig=8KCrJAMDDpu8qi8hKujSvA--" align="left" height="130" width="96" alt="Michael Jackson waves in Tokyo in this Sunday, May 28, 2006 file photo. Jackson is suing his former accountants, claiming they withdrew $2.5 million a year from his bank accounts but did not properly pay his bills. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)" border="0" /></a>AP - Michael Jackson is suing his former accountants, claiming they withdrew $2.5 million a year from his bank accounts but did not properly pay his bills.</p><br clear="all"/>
Schwarzenegger returns for surgery
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mo/schwarzenegger_injured"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061224/capt.ny10712240616.schwarzenegger_injured_ny107.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=4dJxxOuYVYwCE23Xzw2yiA--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown in this, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005 file photo. Schwarzenegger broke his leg while skiing with his family Saturday morning Dec. 23, 2006 in Sun Valley, Idaho, a spokesman said. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)" border="0" /></a>AP - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the state Christmas Day for surgery after breaking his leg in an Idaho skiing accident, his spokeswoman said.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brown's widow fights for access to home
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mu/james_brown_widow"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny11912250924.obit_brown_ny119.jpg?x=84&y=130&sig=lN5scJ52qt.wjbZngWGC7g--" align="left" height="130" width="84" alt="In a file photo Kennedy Center honoree James Brown and his wife, Tomi Rae, arrive at the State Department for a reception for this year's honorees Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Washington. Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, his agent said. He was 73. (AP Photo/ Jacqueline Roggenbrodt Malonson )" border="0" /></a>AP - James Brown's widow said Monday she was denied access to the home she shared with the singer and their 5-year-old son, claiming the gate was padlocked at the request of Brown's lawyer and accountant.</p><br clear="all"/>
Schwarzenegger returns for surgery
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_tv/schwarzenegger_injured"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061224/capt.ny10712240616.schwarzenegger_injured_ny107.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=4dJxxOuYVYwCE23Xzw2yiA--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown in this, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005 file photo. Schwarzenegger broke his leg while skiing with his family Saturday morning Dec. 23, 2006 in Sun Valley, Idaho, a spokesman said. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)" border="0" /></a>AP - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the state Christmas Day for surgery after breaking his leg in an Idaho skiing accident, his spokeswoman said.</p><br clear="all"/>
'Museum' displays $30M in box office win
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061225/ap_en_bu/box_office"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061222/capt.ny11712222148.people_williams_ny117.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=sLZsMSm34kJWoSeW5P1IwA--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="This undated image provided by 20th Century Fox shows Ben Stiller, left, and Robin Williams in a scene from their movie 'Night at the Museum'. After spending two months ensconced quietly in an Oregon rehab program, Williams is back making laughs onscreen. The 55-year-old comedian voices two characters in the animated 'Happy Feet' and performs alongside an ensemble cast including Ben Stiller and Dick Van Dyke in the holiday fantasy 'Night at the Museum.' (AP Photo/ 20th Century Fox/HO/Doane Gregory)" border="0" /></a>AP - Ben Stiller's "Night at the Museum" was the main exhibit at theaters, debuting with $30.8 million to lead a rush of new movies over the holiday weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cowell casting for new "Grease" stars in UK
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061222/stage_nm/cowell_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061222/2006_12_22t100017_450x313_us_cowell.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=ds7KMN3NNtLRyG_NpsiBjQ--" align="left" height="90" width="130" alt="Judge Simon Cowell attends the party for the 12 finalists of the television show 'American Idol' at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles March 9, 2006. Cowell is turning his attention to the West End stage and promising 'the biggest casting call the U.K. has ever seen' as part of a new TV series that will find two unknowns to play Sandy and Danny in a new theater production of 'Grease.' (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Pop impresario Simon Cowell
is turning his attention to the West End stage and promising
"the biggest casting call the U.K. has ever seen" as part of a
new TV series that will find two unknowns to play Sandy and
Danny in a new theater production of "Grease."</p><br clear="all"/>
Schwarzenegger returns for surgery
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mo/schwarzenegger_injured"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061224/capt.ny10712240616.schwarzenegger_injured_ny107.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=4dJxxOuYVYwCE23Xzw2yiA--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown in this, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005 file photo. Schwarzenegger broke his leg while skiing with his family Saturday morning Dec. 23, 2006 in Sun Valley, Idaho, a spokesman said. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)" border="0" /></a>AP - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the state Christmas Day for surgery after breaking his leg in an Idaho skiing accident, his spokeswoman said.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brown's widow fights for access to home
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mo/james_brown_widow"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny11912250924.obit_brown_ny119.jpg?x=84&y=130&sig=lN5scJ52qt.wjbZngWGC7g--" align="left" height="130" width="84" alt="In a file photo Kennedy Center honoree James Brown and his wife, Tomi Rae, arrive at the State Department for a reception for this year's honorees Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Washington. Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, his agent said. He was 73. (AP Photo/ Jacqueline Roggenbrodt Malonson )" border="0" /></a>AP - James Brown's widow said Monday she was denied access to the home she shared with the singer and their 5-year-old son, claiming the gate was padlocked at the request of Brown's lawyer and accountant.</p><br clear="all"/>
Jolie spends holiday with refugees
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mo/people_jolie"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061226/capt.sjo10312260602.costa_rica__angelina_jolie_brad_pitt_sjo103.jpg?x=130&y=96&sig=plv1yf9T0hd0dlYsSRLukQ--" align="left" height="96" width="130" alt="In this photo released by United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie, right, and actor Brad Pitt, second from right, meet with a Colombian refugee family in San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. Jolie and Pitt spent Christmas day with Colombian refugees in the Costa Rican capital. Three and half millon people have been forced to flee the armed conflict in Colombia, and some 10,000 are in Costa Rica. (AP Photo/UNHCR/ Boris Heger)" border="0" /></a>AP - Actress Angelina Jolie spent Christmas Day with refugees in Costa Rica as part of her work as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the agency said.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Museum" enjoys Christmas bonanza
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061225/film_nm/boxoffice_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061226/2006_12_24t135826_450x300_us_boxoffice.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=Utm2U21.uJdUDrUWTaWZbw--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Actor Ben Stiller arrives at the American Museum of Natural History for the premiere of the movie 'Night at the Museum' in New York December 17, 2006. 'Night at the Museum' was the top choice for North American moviegoers not distracted by Christmas chores, according to weekend sales estimates issued by the studios on Sunday. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The new Ben Stiller comedy "Night
at the Museum" was the top choice for North American moviegoers
not distracted by Christmas chores, according to weekend sales
estimates issued by the studios on Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Holiday Crowds Head to Museum
(E! Online)
E! Online - In a crowded weekend at the multiplex, Night at the Museum proved an early Christmas present for 20th Century Fox.
Legendary singer James Brown dies at 73
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061225/ap_en_mo/obit_brown"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.651199ad0a8c4276b259319ed3b72539.people_brown_nyol779.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=OUYDQ7tKJ_MxE.KSj2BOzQ--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="James Brown performs during a concert in Shanghai, China, in this Feb. 22, 2006, file photo. Brown was hospitalized with pneumonia on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, his agent said. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)" border="0" /></a>AP - James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured "Godfather of Soul," whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, his agent said. He was 73.</p><br clear="all"/>
'Museum' displays $30M in box office win
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061225/ap_en_mo/box_office"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061222/capt.ny11712222148.people_williams_ny117.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=sLZsMSm34kJWoSeW5P1IwA--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="This undated image provided by 20th Century Fox shows Ben Stiller, left, and Robin Williams in a scene from their movie 'Night at the Museum'. After spending two months ensconced quietly in an Oregon rehab program, Williams is back making laughs onscreen. The 55-year-old comedian voices two characters in the animated 'Happy Feet' and performs alongside an ensemble cast including Ben Stiller and Dick Van Dyke in the holiday fantasy 'Night at the Museum.' (AP Photo/ 20th Century Fox/HO/Doane Gregory)" border="0" /></a>AP - Ben Stiller's "Night at the Museum" was the main exhibit at theaters, debuting with $30.8 million to lead a rush of new movies over the holiday weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Coppola, Malle among year's best DVDs
(Reuters)
Reuters - The low-hanging fruit is
pretty much gone, but producers kept delivering compelling DVDs
in 2006. Here's a roundup of the best DVDs reviewed in The
Hollywood Reporter.
Man who inspired 'Happyness' skips debut
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061225/ap_en_mo/people_chris_gardner"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061224/capt.ny10912240642.people_chris_gardner_ny109.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=EqlBguR73oRgVxlTpfDVFw--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Actor Chris Gardner arrives at the film premiere of 'Pursuit of Happyness' in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006. The man whose rags-to-riches story is told in the new movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness' spent its opening night Dec. 15, 2006 speaking at a company party in Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)" border="0" /></a>AP - Maybe it was home-state spirit. The man whose rags-to-riches story is told in the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" spent its opening night speaking at a company party in Wisconsin.</p><br clear="all"/>
Crowe and Cage in year's biggest bombs
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061224/film_nm/boxoffice_bombs_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061225/2006_12_24t184824_450x302_us_boxoffice_bombs.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=3o6umg1zQdALGcWe68ogTw--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="New Zealand-born actor Russell Crowe arrives for the German premiere of 'A Good Year' in Munich October 11, 2006. The film screens in Germany on November 9. (Michaela Rehle/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Oscar winners Russell Crowe,
Nicolas Cage and Sean Penn starred in some of the year's
biggest box office bombs, according to an analysis published on
Sunday by Variety, proving A-list stars are not invincible.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brown's widow fights for access to home
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mu/james_brown_widow"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny11912250924.obit_brown_ny119.jpg?x=84&y=130&sig=lN5scJ52qt.wjbZngWGC7g--" align="left" height="130" width="84" alt="In a file photo Kennedy Center honoree James Brown and his wife, Tomi Rae, arrive at the State Department for a reception for this year's honorees Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Washington. Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, his agent said. He was 73. (AP Photo/ Jacqueline Roggenbrodt Malonson )" border="0" /></a>AP - James Brown's widow said Monday she was denied access to the home she shared with the singer and their 5-year-old son, claiming the gate was padlocked at the request of Brown's lawyer and accountant.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rocker Thorogood leads blues chart for 2nd year
(Reuters)
Reuters - When it came to the blues,
shoppers gravitated toward the classic rock stylings of George
Thorogood & the Destroyers. The evergreen act's career
retrospective "30 Years of Rock" logged a second consecutive
year on the Top Blues Albums tally.
'Godfather of Soul' James Brown dies
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mu/obit_brown"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny12212250916.obit_brown_ny122.jpg?x=107&y=130&sig=wcgwsgXM8hBNII_cdjCX8w--" align="left" height="130" width="107" alt="In a file photo James Brown performs on stage during the Live 8 concert at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday July 6, 2005. Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, his agent said. He was 73 (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)" border="0" /></a>AP - James Brown, the undeniable "Godfather of Soul," told friends from his hospital bed that he was looking forward to performing on New Year's Eve, even though he was ill with pneumonia. His heart gave out a few hours later, on Christmas morning.</p><br clear="all"/>
Alan Jackson a Christian crossover star
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061226/music_nm/christian_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061226/2006_12_25t212147_450x352_us_christian.jpg?x=130&y=101&sig=_A.ozgbOmBJlprXnJf6QRA--" align="left" height="101" width="130" alt="File photo shows Country Music artist Alan Jackson performing 'Monday Morning Church' during the 38th annual Country Music Association Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, November 9, 2004. Jackson places at No. 1 on the year-end Top Christian Artists chart, and his Arista Nashville album claims the No. 1 slot on the Top Christian Albums recap. (Tami Chap/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Sometimes it's the simplest, purest
creative expressions that resonate most powerfully with
consumers. The success of Alan Jackson's "Precious Memories" is
a prime example.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brazilian a world champ with Bowie covers album
(Reuters)
Reuters - The songs of David Bowie were
given a Portuguese makeover by Brazilian artist Seu Jorge, and
his album became a surprise success on the year-end Top World
Albums chart.
Mary J. Blige the queen of R&B charts in 2006
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061226/music_nm/rnb_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061226/2006_12_25t205802_450x304_us_rnb.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=AgF4vB3u9JxDA2c2iVNkhA--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="File photo shows Singer Mary J. Blige performing on NBC's 'Today' show in New York December 15, 2006. Blige reigns over Billboard's Top R and B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the year, as well as the Hot R and B/Hip-Hop Songs recap, thanks to the single 'Be Without You.' (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - It was a year marked by
head-scratching sales downturns as well as a revolving door for
the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart.</p><br clear="all"/>
R&B newcomer Chris Brown top pop artist of 2006
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061226/music_nm/pop_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061226/2006_12_25t204900_450x349_us_pop.jpg?x=130&y=100&sig=_UlgLG1XEOmMtnLjNCrCDQ--" align="left" height="100" width="130" alt="File photo shows Chris Brown being interviewed following the announcement of nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles December 7, 2006. A little more than a year after his debut on the charts, Brown finishes 2006 as Billboard's top pop artist. (Chris Pizzello/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - A little more than a year after
his debut on the charts, Chris Brown finishes 2006 as
Billboard's top pop artist.</p><br clear="all"/>
Daly denies rivalry to replace Clark
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mu/people_daly_seacrest"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061226/capt.ny13612260015.people_seacrest_daly_ny136.jpg?x=130&y=101&sig=Dqgoqrv1FYgujimYsat8bg--" align="left" height="101" width="130" alt="Ryan Seacrest, left, Dick Clark, center, and Carson Daly are seen in this combination of file photos. Daly has dismissed the idea that he and Seacrest are in a rivalry to replace New Year's Eve icon Dick Clark, who suffered a stroke two years ago. (AP Photos)" border="0" /></a>AP - Carson Daly has dismissed the idea that he and Ryan Seacrest are in a rivalry to replace New Year's Eve icon Dick Clark, who suffered a stroke two years ago.</p><br clear="all"/>
Jackson sues former accountants
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061226/ap_en_mu/people_michael_jackson"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061226/capt.ny13812260050.people_michael_jackson__ny138.jpg?x=96&y=130&sig=8KCrJAMDDpu8qi8hKujSvA--" align="left" height="130" width="96" alt="Michael Jackson waves in Tokyo in this Sunday, May 28, 2006 file photo. Jackson is suing his former accountants, claiming they withdrew $2.5 million a year from his bank accounts but did not properly pay his bills. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)" border="0" /></a>AP - Michael Jackson is suing his former accountants, claiming they withdrew $2.5 million a year from his bank accounts but did not properly pay his bills.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Godfather of Soul" James Brown dies at 73
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061225/music_nm/brown_death_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061226/2006_12_25t141423_450x319_us_brown_death.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=CayGKWtyF9NwpvNCa2bl3w--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="U.S. singer James Brown performs in Zagreb November 5, 2006. Brown, the self-proclaimed 'Godfather of Soul,' who billed himself as the hardest working man in show business, died on December 25, 2006 at age 73, his manager said. (Nikola Solic/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul,"
whose voice, showmanship and bold rhythms brought funk into the
mainstream and influenced a generation of black music, died on
Christmas morning at age 73.</p><br clear="all"/>
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