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MINNEAPOLIS - Former "American Idol" contestant Paris Bennett has given birth to a daughter named Egypt.

LOS ANGELES - R. Kelly has won a $3.4 million award against his former tour promoter and is asking a Los Angeles judge to help him collect.

NEW YORK - Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade — getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Miley Cyrus' 16th birthday party was more boisterous than sweet. Cyrus celebrated the hallmark birthday at an over-the-top Disneyland celebration Sunday — even though she doesn't actually turn 16 until Nov. 23. The theme park was closed for the supersized soiree, which included a four-song performance by the teen queen and a fireworks display above Sleeping Beauty Castle and 16 giant inflatable candles.

NEW YORK - Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to provide more laughs for the American Music Awards.

INDIANOLA, Miss. - Translucent images of long ago, of black men and women, backs bent, picking cotton under an unforgiving sun, are artistically displayed on standing glass panels in a museum carved out of an old brick gin mill in the Mississippi Delta.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - In a show defined by throbbing dance music, tight choreography, spectacular stage sets and stunning visuals, perhaps the most stirring moment during the kickoff concert to Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" tour came when the Material Girl stood onstage with just her guitar and a few musicians for an acoustic set.

KUWAIT CITY - A Kuwaiti official says authorities abruptly ended a music concert by an Egyptian singer in this conservative Muslim country when a young female fan jumped on stage, hugged the male singer and gave him a kiss.

LOS ANGELES - The unlikely stars of Ice Cube's new video are the grieving relatives of a 17-year-old high school football star who was shot to death outside his home.

CHICHEN ITZA, Mexico - Tenor Placido Domingo's choice of a classical program peppered with local music and help from Mexican pianist and crooner Armando Manzanero appeared to smooth the controversy surrounding his Saturday concert at the Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza.

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Janet Jackson has postponed three more shows because of an undisclosed illness.

CHICAGO - Colombian superstar Shakira says Democrat Barack Obama is the best candidate for president, citing his leadership skills.

PHILADELPHIA - Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Hip-Hop pioneer and designer Russell Simmons is bringing a little sophistication to the urban over 25 crowd.

NEW YORK - "Lucia" lovers are in luck at the Metropolitan Opera these days.

LONDON - Some of Britain's biggest music stars announced Saturday they are banding together to demand greater control over their music in the digital age.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Grammy-winning merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra is planning to teach at his Boston alma mater.

WRIGHT CITY, Mo. - The Elvis is Alive Museum will not live, at least not for now.

NEW YORK - Natalie Cole, who suffers from hepatitis C, is resting at her Los Angeles home after being released from the hospital earlier this week, Cole's representative said Friday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Twenty years after he died, Roy Orbison still can touch people with his piercing tenor.

MERIDA, Mexico - Placido Domingo's concert at the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on Saturday night is being billed as "the world's greatest tenor at one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World," a claim few lovers of opera or history would dispute.

NEW YORK - After musical trips to Appalachia, Brazil, Argentina, the Silk Road and baroque and modern Italy, Yo-Yo Ma has embarked on a spiritual journey.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - New duo Dailey & Vincent dominated the International Bluegrass Music Association awards Thursday, winning entertainer of the year, album of the year, vocal group, emerging artist and gospel recorded performance.

SAN DIEGO - Nick Reynolds, a founding member of the Kingston Trio who jump-started the revival folk scene of the late 1950s and paved the way for artists such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, has died. He was 75.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After an eight-year hiatus, Tina Turner brought her famous voice and energy back to the stage Wednesday, opening her 36-date North American tour with a hit-filled concert at the Sprint Center.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. - Dolly Parton, who often refers to her Smoky Mountains upbringing, will serve as the ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"I used to think going to the mall and hollering at girls (was) more important. But in reality, we are in a different time now. My focus now is to take it a step further to make a change and vote." — Bow Wow.