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FILE - Daryl Hall, left, and John Oates, recipients of BMI Icons awards, pose together before the 56th annual BMI Pop Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on May 20, 2008. Hall has sued his longtime music partner John Oates, arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate a business agreement the duo had.(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale

Daryl Hall has sued his longtime music partner John Oates, arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate a business agreement the duo had.

This combination of photos show album art for “A Family Christmas” by Andrea Bocelli with Matteo and Virginia Bocelli, top row from left, “Christmas with Brandy” by Brandy, “Under the Tree” by Ally Brooke, second row from left, "Christmas" by Cher, “Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits," “Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas” by Ella Fitzgerald, bottom row from left, “Christmas Songs” by David Foster and Katherine McPhee, “Luther Vandross Classic Christmas" and “Just A Dirtbag Christmas” by Wheatus. (Decca-Capitol-UMG/Motown/Snafu Records/Warner/Rhino-Warner/UMG/Loma Vista-Concord/Vandross Music LLC and Primary Wave Music/Sony via AP)

Fill your holiday stocking with Cher, Ella Fitzgerald, Brandy, Andrea Bocelli and more

What is a holiday season without festive music? The classics are great, but the classics performed by some of the best performers across pop, R&B, rock, opera, soul and beyond?

FILE - The Rolling Stones perform at a celebration for the release of their new album, "Hackney Diamonds," Oct. 19, 2023, in New York. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the legendary English band announced that they're taking “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original material in 18 years, on the road. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of ‘Hackney Diamonds’ album

Last month, The Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original material in 18 years, following 2005’s “A Bigger Bang.”

This image released by Uncommon Goods shows a cheese board designed to look like the most expensive, slick turntable, featuring a slate platter and hidden slicer in the one arm. (Uncommon Goods via AP)

A 2023 gift guide that will strike a chord: 10 ideas for the music lover in your life

From the obsessive record collector to the casual listener. The shower singers to the rock stars of tomorrow. There’s a music-inspired gift for everyone over the holidays. The challenge, of course, is in the decision making.

Steve Aoki attends the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

At Formula One’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat — at a cost

For the music fan lucky enough to score an exclusive invite or privileged enough to afford one, it was a remarkable night of all-star performances. For the racing fan — not so much.

Steve Aoki poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

Steve Aoki builds a universe on ‘HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix.’ He also plans to go to the moon

EDM DJ Steve Aoki will release the second album in his “HiROQUEST” series of concept albums on Friday.

FILE - Dolly Parton poses for a picture before the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony at Gotham Hall in New York on Oct. 13, 2022. Parton released a new album "Rockstar." (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Dolly Parton’s new album is a detour from country music — could R&B be next?

Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She didn’t think she deserved the honor. She’s a country musician, after all.

FILE - Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, of Mexico, left, walks with Puerto Rican reggaeton musician Bad Bunny before a Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla., on May 8, 2022. As the sport grows in popularity, race weekends are transforming into mini music festivals with A-list talent performing after the day's event. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

‘A noisy rock ‘n’ roll': How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music world

Beyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury, fans love the sound of Formula One. It is no wonder the pinnacle of automotive engineering has caught the eye of musicians and music fans everywhere.

FILE - Jon Batiste performs during the Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 17, 2023. Batiste received six Grammy nominations on Friday. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Jon Batiste announces first North American headlining tour, celebrating ‘World Music Radio’

Oscar- and Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste will embark on his first North American headlining tour in 2024.

Peso Pluma llega a los Latin American Music Awards el 20 de abril de 2023, en la Arena MGM Grand Garden en Las Vegas. (Foto AP/John Locher)

Morgan Wallen, K-pop, Victoria Monét, oh my! Unearthing the 2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises

With new categories, “Barbie” and SZA — there’s a lot to discuss regarding the 2024 Grammy Award nominations. But who didn’t make the cut?

FILE - SZA, winner of the award for best pop duo/group performance for "Kiss Me More," poses in the press room at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. SZA received nine Grammy nominations on Friday. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations as women outpace men in the leading categories

The Grammy nominations have been announced and SZA leads the way with nine nominations. The R&B star earned record, album and song of the year nominations for her album “SOS” and her hit song “Kill Bill.”

This cover image released by Warner UK shows "Heaven Knows" by Pinkpantheress. (Warner UK via AP)

Music Review: On ‘Heaven Knows,’ Internet pop sensation PinkPantheress provides IRL charms

Internet pop sensation PinkPantheress will release her debut full-length album on Friday, titled “Heaven Knows.”

Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, of the Fugees, performs during "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" 25th anniversary tour on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Backstage with the Fugees: Pras on his hip-hop legacy as he awaits sentencing in conspiracy case

Backstage at the second Los Angeles show of Lauryn Hill and the Fugees’ anniversary tour, Pras Michel was optimistic.

This cover image released by BigHit Music shows "Golden" by Jung Kook. (BigHit Music via AP)

Music Review: BTS member Jung Kook’s solo debut, ‘Golden,’ is no-skip pop bliss

Jung Kook, the youngest member of the K-pop group BTS, has released his triumphant debut solo album.

FILE - The Beatles, from left, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney arrive in Liverpool, England on July 10, 1964, for the premiere of their movie "A Hard Day's Night." The final Beatles recording featuring John, Paul, George and Ringo is here. Released Thursday and titled “Now and Then,” the song comes from a batch of unreleased demos written by the late John Lennon in the ’70s. (AP Photo, File)

Listen to the last new Beatles’ song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech

The final Beatles recording featuring John, Paul, George and Ringo is here. Released Thursday and titled “Now and Then,” the song comes from a batch of unreleased demos written by the late John Lennon in the ’70s.

FILE - K-pop musician Mark Tuan arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 20, 2022. On Friday, he released “Fallin,” following his 2022 debut solo album, “The Other Side.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Love K-pop star Mark Tuan’s new EP? You can discuss it with his AI twin

There’s Mark Tuan, the K-pop musician. And then there’s “Digital Mark.” The artist whose new EP is out Friday partnered with Soul Machines to create an artificial intelligence-powered avatar.

This cover image released by Republic Records shows "1989 (Taylor’s Version)" by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP)

From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality — it’s time for Taylor Swift’s ‘1989'

Taylor Swift’s reimagined “1989” is here, the album that ushered in the first Peak Swift era — revisited at the height of her massive pop culture dominance.

Country musician Megan Moroney poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people. It’s making her a star.

Not so long before her platinum single “Tennessee Orange” became inescapable on country radio, Megan Moroney was attending the University of Georgia.

This cover image released by Hybe/Pledis Entertainment shows "Seventeenth Heaven" by Seventeen. (Hybe/Pledis Entertainment via AP)

Music Review: K-pop group SEVENTEEN find nirvana on new mini-album ‘SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN’

How does a group follow up their biggest release to date? In the case of K-pop act SEVENTEEN, they continue to grow their successes and release another mini-album in the same year.

Yung Miami, left, and JT of City Girls, pose for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles, to promote their third album, 'RAW." (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

City Girls’ uninhibited rap made them. On their third album, ‘RAW,’ the duo evolves their sound

You’d be hard pressed to find a rap duo doing it like City Girls, bringing life-affirming, pretty-girl scam rap to the masses.

Carin Leon performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 20, 2023, left, and Red Bull driver Sergio "Checo" Perez, of Mexico, appears during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay circuit in Singapore on Sept. 15, 2023. Perez appears in the music video for “Por La Familia,” a new track from Carín León and BorderKid. (AP Photo)

Carín León and Formula One’s Sergio Pérez discuss their musical collaboration, ‘Por La Familia’

In the music video for “Por La Familia,” a new track from Carín León and BorderKid, León is whisked away into a surrealist landscape inspired by Mexico. His taxi driver?

FILE - Cher arrives at the premiere of "Chevalier" in Los Angeles on rApril 16, 2023. Cher's holiday album, “Christmas,” releases Friday. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, Filer)

There isn’t much Cher hasn’t done in her career. A Christmas album is new territory, though

There isn’t much Cher hasn’t done in her career. She’s achieved EGOT status. She’s the only artist to have a No. 1 song in each of the past six decades.

FILE - Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," on July 22, 2019. Spear’s highly anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” will be released Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Britney Spears’ book ‘The Woman In Me’ makes private details public, and public events personal

Britney Spear’s highly anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” will be released Tuesday. In it, the pop superstar gives her personal take on events that have made headlines for decades.

FILE - Craig Morgan arrive at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on April 11, 2022. Morgan's six-track EP, titled “Enlisted,” is out Friday. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

On ‘Enlisted,’ country star Craig Morgan gets a little help from his friends like Blake Shelton

In July, country music star Craig Morgan re-enlisted in the Army Reserves at age 59. It was on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage, where he’s performed so many times before.

This cover image released by RIMAS Music shows "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana" by Bad Bunny. (RIMAS Music via AP)

Review: Bad Bunny’s latest album a rap-heavy treatise on fame and an ode to his ‘real fans’

Where does Bad Bunny go from his blockbuster 2022 album, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” one of The Associated Press’ top albums of the year?

Maren Morris arrives at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Maren Morris files for divorce from Ryan Hurd, citing music couple’s ‘irreconcilable differences’

Maren Morris has filed for divorce from her husband Ryan Hurd, citing the prominent country music couple’s “irreconcilable differences” after five years of marriage.

Tomorrow X Together, winners of the award for push performance of the year for "Sugar Rush Ride," arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER on their new album, working with Anitta and the Jonas Brothers

In 2019, when the K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER first debuted, they were best known as the first BigHit Entertainment boy band since BTS.

FILE - Offset arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, in Newark, N.J. Offset released his ambitious second solo album, “Set It Off.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

On Offset’s sophomore solo album, ‘Set It Off,’ the Migos member says he ‘wanted to bring rap back’

On Friday, Migos rapper Offset released his ambitious second solo album, “Set It Off.” In doing so, he’s also announced a new era.

Taylor Swift arrives at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Movie Review: In the elated ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ every seat is the best seat in the house

The hypnotic “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film is a near exact replica of her blockbuster concert performance, which recaps all 10 of her studio albums across 17 years of recorded work.

FILE - Keith Urban performs during the 2023 CMA Fest on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Urban and Kix Brooks of powerhouse duo Brooks & Dunn will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 53rd anniversary gala held at Nashville’s Music City Center. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Keith Urban shares the secret to a great song ahead of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony

Keith Urban and Kix Brooks of powerhouse duo Brooks & Dunn will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 53rd anniversary gala held at Nashville’s Music City Center.