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Heineken produces soul series

A star-studded lineup including Keyshia Cole and Ashanti will take part in the upcoming Heineken Red Star Soul concert series, which is set to visit major US markets from coast to coast.

Charts: Disturbed notches third No. 1 debut

"Indestructible," the latest set from nu-metal rockers Disturbed, lays claim to the top spot on the forthcoming Billboard 200 chart, making it the group's third consecutive album to debut at No. 1.

Briefly: Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Sonic Youth, Ashanti

Neil Young's next studio album, "Prairie Wind," will be issued Sept. 20 as a CD/DVD package.

Briefly: Cake, Celia Cruz, CMA Awards, Ashanti, Avril Lavigne

Alt-rockers Cake have unveiled the lineup for their second Unlimited Sunshine Tour, and it's even more eclectic than the tour's debut bill.

Briefly: Pearl Jam, Ashanti, The Osbournes, Barry White, Joe Jackson

Pearl Jam will play an extra one-hour set before support act Sleater-Kinney takes the stage at the Boston-area's Tweeter Center on Friday (7/11).

Four artists go home with a pair of Soul Train Music Awards

Taking home a pair of statues apiece, Ashanti, B2K, Musiq and Nelly were the leading winners at the 17th annual Soul Train Music Awards.

Dixie Chicks, Avril Lavigne, others added to GRAMMY performers

Ashanti, Vanessa Carlton, the Dixie Chicks, Avril Lavigne and John Mayer have joined the roster of artists who will perform at this year's GRAMMY® Awards.

Ashanti, Amerie, Nelly among Soul Train nominees

Female R&B singers Ashanti and Amerie lead this year's pack of Soul Train Music Awards nominees, a group that also includes Justin Timberlake, Nelly, Musiq and others.

Eminem, Bruce Springsteen among top 2003 GRAMMY® nominees

This year's GRAMMY® nominees include eight artists-- Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, Norah Jones, Avril Lavigne, Nelly, Ashanti, Sheryl Crow and Raphael Saadiq--who are vying for five awards apiece.