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Crediting civil rights-era protest songs and their spiritual predecessors for his election, President Barack Obama on Tuesday sat in the East Room of his White House and listened to an all-star lineup of performers pay tribute to the music that he said fueled freedom marches and civil disobedience.

Bonnaroo (BAHN-ah-ROO) is known for its eclectic lineup. This summer's roster takes it to a new level.Organizers announced Tuesday night a lineup that features the Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z at the head of a list that includes a little bit of everything.

After rap star Lil Wayne spent months bidding farewell to his fans and his freedom, what loomed for him Tuesday was a dental chair, not a house of detention.His sentencing in a weapons case was postponed so he could have dental surgery before going to jail.

Grammy Award-winning singers Beyonce and Alicia Keys are filming a music video in Rio de Janeiro.Sheri Ladner is a publicist with RCA Music Group, which includes Keys' label, J Records. She says the singers are shooting a video for their duet "Put It In a Love Song.

Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night.

There's no bloody glove this time, no smoking gun, no faded music icon showing up in court wearing a wig that made it look like he plugged his finger into an electrical socket.There's not even a celebrity for that matter — the person on trial is a doctor no one had heard of eight months ago.

Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.Las Vegas Walk of Stars spokesman Pablo Castro Zavala said stars for the crooners would be unveiled Feb. 22 in a ceremony at the Flamingo Las Vegas casino-resort.

A British academic group that supports Palestinian rights is urging singer Elton John to cancel a summer concert in Israel.The British Committee for Universities of Palestine says in an open letter to John that it is wrong to perform in Israel because of alleged abuses committed during the Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip last year.

Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case — a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.

A judge is dismissing a civil lawsuit filed against a Black Eyed Peas manager who punched blogger Perez Hilton in a nightclub last year.Attorneys for Hilton and Peas' manager Liborio Molina announced in court Tuesday they had reached a settlement agreement.

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Feb. 8, 2010:Singles:1. "Imma Be," Black Eyed Peas2. "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum3. "Tik Tok," Ke$ha4. "Hey, Soul Sister," Train5. "BedRock," Young Money, Lloyd6. "Bad Romance," Lady GaGa7.

A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking.Starr's name was the 2,401st to be unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case — a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.

Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti, and Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Lovato and others will donate items and experiences.Cyrus is donating several items, including the Herve Leger dress she wore to the 2010 Grammy Awards.

They are on opposing sides, but Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints fans found something to bond over at the Super Bowl — a Daughtry concert.Black and gold mixed with Colts blue as the rockers performed before Sunday's game.

The contrasts are stark: As Haiti grapples with chaos, death and despair after last month's earthquake, the world's most famous VIPs party in luxurious fashion in preparation for a football game.Wyclef Jean — who has been an advocate for his native Haiti since the disaster — was in Miami for those celebrations this week, and understands that the festivities won't stop because of Haiti's pain.

There were plenty of high notes but not quite enough heart as Donizetti's comic romp "La Fille du Regiment" ("The Daughter of the Regiment") returned to the Metropolitan Opera.The revival of the endearing production by Laurent Pelly, first seen at the Met two seasons ago, opened Saturday night.

Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and band leader, has died. He was 82.Jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine — who married Dankworth in 1958 after meeting during an audition for a spot with his band — announced her husband's death before the finale of an anniversary concert at The Stables, the theater they founded together.

Former 1970s teen idol Leif (LAFE) Garrett has been charged with felony possession of heroin after his arrest in a Los Angeles subway station.The 48-year-old singer and actor was charged Friday and is free on bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned Feb.

Nearly a month after a devastating earthquake, shock gave way Friday night to a celebration of Haitian culture and pride.Wyclef Jean opened the "SOS Saving OurSelves — Help for Haiti" concert and telethon with the Haitian Creole phrase for "It's all good.

Pete Wentz says talk of Fall Out Boy's demise has been blown out of proportion — but he isn't sure when the rock band will performing together again.Earlier this week, lead singer Patrick Stump told Spin.com that the group was done after Wentz tweeted that he didn't see a future for the platinum band.

Pete Wentz says talk of Fall Out Boy's demise has been blown out of proportion — but he isn't sure when the rock band will performing together again.Earlier this week, lead singer Patrick Stump told Spin.com that the group was done after Wentz tweeted that he didn't see a future for the platinum band.

The circus that swirled around Michael Jackson when he was alive rolled on Friday as the doctor expecting to be accused of involuntary manslaughter in his death planned to stage a surrender at a courthouse but called it off after prosecutors announced charges will be filed next week.

Joseph Volpe is returning to the Metropolitan Opera nearly four years after his retirement to head the company's upcoming labor negotiations.Volpe worked for the Met for 42 years and ran the company for 16 seasons until Peter Gelb took over as general manager in July 2006.

Soprano Angela Gheorghiu (gee-or-GEE'-yoo) has canceled her remaining two performances of the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Bizet's "Carmen."Gheorghiu withdrew in August from her first six performances of the run, which began Dec.