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MUSIC: 'American Idols' messing up lyrics
“American Idol” hopeful Jason Castro became at least the third contestant this season to flub lyrics to a song.
ENTERTAINMENT: Fresh off quiet spell, Britney Spears expected in LA court
Exactly three months have passed since Britney Spears left a psychiatric ward and promptly stirred up a paparazzi car chase, a scene that looked like the beginning of even more erratic behavior for the troubled pop star.
In the weeks that followed, Spears started acting out of character, all right: She lay low and avoided the cameras. She spent time with family members. She found work, and succeeded at it.
With that stability and momentum to build on, it would appear Spears’ child-custody hearing Tuesday had the potential for a positive outcome — as long as she gets it together to show up this time. All indications are that she will.
MUSIC: The Edge hosts charity auction amid work on new U2 album
The U2 guitarist announced Wednesday he will donate two Gibson guitars and other items from his personal collection to the “Icons of Music” auction benefiting Music Rising, a charity The Edge co-founded to replace musical equipment lost or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
MUSIC: Local ska band is on a roll
The Abominable Killer Snowmen wowed judges and audience members alike at the recent Niagara University High School Music Showcase, but the band’s members have been too busy to celebrate.
MUSIC: Record Store Day celebrates indie store owners
When you walk out of an independent store, you’re not just buying a piece of music — you’re buying an experience. It’s an experience that, with the prevalence of downloaded music and big box stores, seems to be getting harder to find.
MUSIC: Not all Idols make the grade
While another freshman class struggles to make the grade on “American Idol,” a dozen members of the upper class have been tested in a broader arena.
MUSIC: Works want to rock you
It seems all Gary Mullen has to do to make friends is talk.
MUSIC: NU to host high school showcase
A battle among high school students is brewing, but the weapons of choice will be guitars, drums and the occasional trombone.
LANE: TV theme songs a throwback to days gone by
Gone are the days when programs were introduced by cheerful little ditties. Whether summing up the series (”Love Boat”), setting the mood (”The A-Team”) or offering a small dissertation (”The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”), your favorite didn’t REALLY begin until you heard those first few, familiar bars.

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