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Top Five Must-See Shows This Week in Phoenix

Yeah, yeah, yeah...we get it. Mondays suck (we've read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix. And here are a few of the coolest -- our top five must-see shows this week.

The 10 Greatest White Rappers

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Beats, Rhymes, & Life: Michael Rapaport Observes a Tribe Called Quest Vibe and Checks Out the Scenario

Ciara Would Be Happy to Break from Her Record Label

​Ciara is down for getting dropped by her record label, according to Billboard. The hip-hop star has shot down rumors that Jive Records has dropped her. However, she said that she wouldn't be opposed to the company doing so. Over the last two years she has experienced substantial artistic limita ... More >>

Info Leaked About Britney Spears' New Album

​An internal Jive Records memo that contains information about Britney Spears' upcoming album has been leaked, according to Rolling Stone.The memo stated that Britney's album will be released on March 15. It also revealed collaborations with Dr. Luke and Max Martin.The majority of the information ... More >>

'American Idol' Live! at US Airways Center Last Night

Luke HolwerdaAmerican Idol Live​American Idol Live! August 12, 2010US Airways CenterFor Valley residents who always wanted to make it out to the American Idol studios but never did, last night at US Airways Center was their opportunity to see the top 10 contestants from 2010's season perform on th ... More >>

Jordin Sparks, Other Phoenix Music Artists Garner Grammy Nominations

Glendale resident and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has received a Grammy nomination for her song "No Air." The song, nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, is a duet with R&B singer Chris Brown. It's also the first of two (thus far) top 10 Billboard hits for Sparks -- the other bein ... More >>

Jordin Sparks cancels April tour dates while recovering from throat injury

Desert Heat

America's idol and a hoops star keep Phoenix's mercury rising

Stop the Slaughter: Pundits pan Jordin Sparks' debut album, for all the wrong reasons

Backdoor Boogie

30,000 bands can't be too wrong -- CD Baby hands 'em independence

Cyber-Hit Factory

Tonos.com is connecting aspiring songwriters with the teen-pop music machine

Small World

Radio Disney feeds the new pop underground with music for tweens

World Atlas

Driven, ambitious Valley MC takes feelers from two labels, and prepares for global domination

Back in the Zone

Retooled version of local music showcase returns to the FM dial

Bugs' Buffet

Tempted by record company largess? Drink up and dig right in.

Suffer Safari

Another funk-rap-metal morph disturbs the peace

Just Desserts

After a messy split, Sugar High returns, refining its sweet sound with Ice Cream Anti-Social

A Country B-Boy Survives

With influences ranging from old-school rap to old-time country, Kid Rock is as twisted as they come

Trunk Restoration

Local pop outfit emerges from a year of turmoil

KRS-One, What's the Frequency?

The rapper they call "The Teacher" knows the medium is the message