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Last Update on November 16, 2012 08:09 GMT
KELLY CLARKSON REFLECTS ON HER LIFE
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- There's one achievement Kelly Clarkson considers bigger than winning the first "American Idol": she fell in love. As Clarkson puts it, "Welcome to Cheeseville!" She's been dating Brandon Blackstock for eight months. Clarkson says it's her best accomplishment because she didn't think it would happen. She says it's like "one of those cheesy love songs," but at some point she'll get mad at him, so she'll write songs about that. Clarkson's "Greatest Hits - Chapter One" comes out next week.
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Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Recording artist Kelly Clarkson says at first she wasn't too keen on the idea of a greatest hits album.
<<CUT ..030 (11/16/12)>> 00:18 "the journey enough"
Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Singer Kelly Clarkson says she doesn't feel tied to any one genre and she loves that about her career.((note length of cut))
<<CUT ..031 (11/16/12)>> 00:14 "a perfect song"
Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Kelly Clarkson says people have been asking her to do a country song for the past several years, but she wanted to wait for the right one -- her new song "Don't Rush."
<<CUT ..032 (11/16/12)>> 00:17 "but it does"
Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Recording artist Kelly Clarkson says the biggest change in her life in the past ten years was falling in love with Brandon Blackstock, who is the son of her manager and the stepson of Reba McEntire. ((note length of cut))
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA SETS CONCERTS ON FIRE
NEW YORK (AP) -- What band uses the most pyro in their live shows? Paul O'Neill of Trans-Siberian Orchestra claims it's his band -- and he says TSO may even have more pyro than all other bands combined. He says they do intense negotiations with fire marshals in every city they visit. O'Neill says they also have a road crew that runs like a military campaign who set up and tear down the massive sets. O'Neill says you can see them on YouTube but you have to be there to appreciate the multi-dimensional aspect of a TSO concert.
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Paul O'Neill musician with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Paul O'Neill of Trans-Siberian Orchestra says they use a tremendous about of pyro in their live shows.
<<CUT ..026 (11/16/12)>> 00:09 "the ultimate compliment"
Paul O'Neill musician with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Paul O'Neill of Trans-Siberian Orchestra says there are about 200 TSO cover bands.
<<CUT ..027 (11/16/12)>> 00:14 "the next city"
Paul O'Neill musician with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Paul O'Neill of Trans-Siberian Orchestra says the band has an unbelievable road crew who sets up and tears down the massive sets.
<<CUT ..028 (11/16/12)>> 00:15 "arena it's insane"
Paul O'Neill musician with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Paul O'Neill of Trans-Siberian Orchestra says a TSO show must be seen live to be believed.
PROSECUTORS ELIMINATE DRUG CHARGES AGAINST BON JOVI'S DAUGHTER
CLINTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Drug charges against Jon Bon Jovi's daughter have been dropped. Prosecutors dismissed drug possession charges against 19-year-old Stephanie Bongiovi and fellow Hamilton College student Ian Grant. Under New York's Good Samaritan law of 2011, someone having a drug overdose or seeking help for an overdose victim can't be prosecuted for having a small amount of heroin or any amount of marijuana. The law intends to reduce overdose deaths by encouraging people to call 911 without fear of prosecution. Bongiovi was hospitalized after apparently overdosing on heroin in a Hamilton College dorm early Wednesday.
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS ARE SUNDAY
UNDATED (AP) -- Is Justin Bieber or Maroon 5 the artist of the year? They're both nominated in that category for the American Music Awards. Katy Perry, Rihanna and Drake may have some say in the matter -- they're nominated for that award too. Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are tied for the most nominations, with four each. A poll of music fans and online voting will determine who wins. Winners will be announced Sunday and shown live on ABC.
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Margie Szaroleta (zar-oh-LEH'-tah)
The American Music Awards will be given out on Sunday. AP music correspondent Margie Szaroleta has a preview. ((opens with music))
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Excerpt of Rihanna
Here's Rihanna performing "We Found Love."
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Nicki Minaj
Here's Nicki Minaj performing "Starships."
NICKI MINAJ: AMAs
NEW YORK (AP) -- You may know that Nicki Minaj is up for four American Music Awards this Sunday. Trouble is, she may not be aware of that. Minaj says the biggest thing about awards shows for her -- is performing in front of the audience. She says there was one awards show that she forgot she was even nominated until she heard herself announced as the winner.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj says she's more excited about performing at award shows than she is at winning trophies.
<<CUT ..024 (11/16/12)>> 00:10 "really stress it"
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj says she doesn't do music for awards, but figures if she's good enough during her career she'll get her share.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS ANNOUNCE NOMINEES
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The People's Choice Awards are allowing fans to vote for -- themselves. "Favorite Music Fan Following" is a category this year, for those who like Justin Bieber, One Direction, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato or Selena Gomez. Favorite male artist nominees are Bieber, Blake Shelton, Chris Brown, Jason Mraz and Usher. Perry, Adele, Carrie Underwood, Pink and Taylor Swift are up for favorite female artist. Favorite band nominees are Green Day, Linkin Park, Maroon 5, No Doubt and Train. Adam Levine has the most nominations with six. Vote at PeoplesChoice.com through December 13. The awards will be given out January 9.
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Michael Weinfeld
More than 93 million votes were cast to determine the nominees for People's Choice Awards. AP Entertainment Editor Michael Weinfeld tells us who the chosen ones are.
<<CUT ..015 (11/16/12)>> 00:06 "that about you"
Sound of Adam Levine
Sound of Adam Levine on "The Voice." COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Sound of Adam Levine and Maroon 5
Sound of Adam Levine and Maroon 5 performing "One More Night," nominated for Favorite Song.
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Sound of Justin Bieber
Sound of Justin Bieber singing "Boyfriend," from Favorite Album nominee "Believe."
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Sound of Taylor Swift
Sound of Taylor Swift singing "We are Never Ever Getting Back Together," up for Favorite Song.
<<CUT ..019 (11/16/12)>> 00:07 "a time bomb (ends with music)"
Sound of Mark Ruffalo
Sound of Mark Ruffalo in scene from "The Avengers," up for favorite movie.
PHISH FRONTMAN OPENS UP ABOUT DRUG USE
NEW YORK (AP) -- Phish frontman Trey Anastasio says the lowest point of his life was right before Phish called it quits in 2004 -- because he was a raging drug addict. Anastasio tells Rolling Stone keyboardist Page McConnell had told him for 20 years he had faith in Anastasio onstage, but for the first time he wasn't sure. Anastasio was arrested for drug possession in 2006 and was humiliated that a Phish fan happened to be his jail guard. Anastasio is clean now and says he hates drugs.
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR 12-12-12 CONCERT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Paul McCartney and Kanye West will do a benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy. Billy Joel, The Who, Alicia Keys and Jon Bon Jovi will also perform at the "12-12-12" concert in New York on December 12. More performers are expected to be added. Proceeds will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund.
"THE X FACTOR" ELIMINATES LYRIC 145, JENNEL GARCIA
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Beatrice Miller was visibly shaking and CeCe Frey (FRY) was bawling when the eliminations were announced on "The X Factor" last night -- and both of them were safe. Lyric 145 and Jennel Garcia were sent home. Lyric Da Queen of Lyric 145 says they felt they didn't get the opportunity to do what they do best, but they take the good with the bad. Garcia was only able to say she was happy to get that far and thanked mentor Demi Lovato. Tate Stevens stays in first place with the vote total, with Carly Rose Sonenclar still in second and Vino Alan (ah-LAHN') still in third. Emblem3 is fourth, followed by Frey, Fifth Harmony, Diamond White, Miller, Arin Ray and Paige Thomas.
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Mario Lopez, co-host
Co-host Mario Lopez announces the first of this week's X Factor results. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Lyric Da Queen of Lyric 145, group voted off
Lyric Da Queen says they had a lot more to show the world. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell casts the deciding vote, after the sing-off between Paige Thomas and Jennel Garcia. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Tate Stevens, contestant
Tate Stevens thanks his fans for keeping him in the top spot. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
"CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER" LINEUP ANNOUNCED
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mariah Carey and Cee Lo Green will lead the entertainment for the "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special. Other performers include Rod Stewart, Il Volo, Victoria Justice and Trace Adkins. Billy Crystal and Bette Midler will make special appearances. The show will be broadcast live on November 28 on NBC.
RICHIE SAMBORA PLAYS ENTIRE WEEK ON "LATE LATE SHOW"
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Richie Sambora will be the house band for "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" the week of December 3. Sambora will perform music going into and out of commercials, plus he'll do songs from his new solo album, "Aftermath of the Lowdown."
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