Google rolls out music search results box that puts users within a click of a full-length song

Google puts songs a click away in search

LOS ANGELES — A new music feature rolled out by Google Inc. Wednesday will bring its U.S. searchers one click away from listening to a full-length song.

U2, still the world’s biggest band, adapts to changes, political and musically

Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing — musically and politically.

Still the world’s biggest band adapts to changes, political and musically

Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing — musically and politically.

U2, the world’s biggest band, adapts to changes, political and musically

U2, world’s biggest band, adapts to changing times

Music Review: The Noisettes return with album of jazzy, punky pop on ‘Wild Young Hearts’

Noisettes, “Wild Young Hearts” (Mercury)

Nelly Furtado’s last CD was clubby, but she slows things down on Spanish-language ‘Mi Plan’

NEW YORK — Nelly Furtado’s last record, the multiplatinum, dance-flavored “Loose” was mostly recorded at night. The CD showcased the party girl in Furtado, showcasing her vocals over Timbaland-produced beats designed for the clubs.

Sondre Lerche tries to capitalize on attention from ‘Dan in Real Life’

NEW YORK — Anyone who saw Steve Carell’s romantic comedy “Dan in Real Life” is familiar with Sondre Lerche’s music, whether they know it or not.

Yesterday, today, forever: 50 years after Motown Records is born, the famous ’sound’ endures

DETROIT — On Jan. 12, 1959, Elvis Presley was in the Army. The Beatles were a little-known group called The Quarrymen casting about for gigs in Liverpool. The nascent rock ‘n’ roll world was a few weeks away from “the day the music died” — when a single-engine plane crash claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens.

Ellie Greenwich, co-writer of ‘Chapel of Love,’ ‘River Deep, Mountain High,” dies at age 68

NEW YORK — Ellie Greenwich, who co-wrote some of pop music’s most enduring songs, including “Chapel of Love,” ”Be My Baby” and “Leader of the Pack,” died Wednesday, according to her niece. She was 68.

Music Review: Canadian pop singer Anjulie delivers one of the year’s best albums

Anjulie, “Anjulie” (Hear Music/Monster Music)

Jackson nurse-nutritionist says police told her pop singer’s body had needle marks

Nurse: Police say Jackson’s body had track marks

Debbie Rowe’s attorney says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife won’t be at memorial

LOS ANGELES — An attorney for Debbie Rowe says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife is backing out of plans to attend the pop superstar’s memorial service.

Judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and family friend should take over estate

LOS ANGELES — A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer’s estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson’s mother to be put in charge.

Lisa Marie Presley says Michael Jackson knew

In a poignant MySpace post, Lisa Marie Presley (MySpace profile) recounts an old conversation she had with Michael Jackson. Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of rock and roll superstar, Elvis Presley, was married to Michael Jackson from 1994 to 1996.

Early probe into Michael Jackson’s death suggests pop star may have pushed self too far

LOS ANGELES — The final act of Michael Jackson’s life came into clearer focus Friday, a picture of a fallen superstar working out with TV’s “Incredible Hulk” and under the care of his own private cardiologist as he tried to get his 50-year-old body in shape for a grueling bid to reclaim his glory.

Early probe into Jackson death suggests pop star may have pushed self too far

LOS ANGELES — The final act of Michael Jackson’s life came into clearer focus Friday, a picture of a fallen superstar working out with TV’s “Incredible Hulk” and under the care of his own private cardiologist as he tried to get his 50-year-old body in shape for a grueling bid to reclaim his glory.

Michael Jackson fans moonwalk, hold vigils, rush to music stores after pop king’s death

MEXICO CITY — Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico’s Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a “Thriller” tribute dance, political leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry Friday as the world mourned the King of Pop.

AP Source: Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack; grief for King of Pop around world

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. Police planned to interview the doctor who was with the pop icon during his last minutes and pumped his chest in a vain attempt to save his life.

Grief over Michael Jackson’s sudden death unites the world in mourning, sorrow

LONDON — Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month — but instead his sudden death has left millions of fans feeling they’ve lost a lifelong friend.

Michael Jackson’s death spurs sorrow transcending world’s borders

LONDON — Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month — but instead his sudden death has left millions of fans feeling they’ve lost a lifelong friend.

‘We lost a hero:’ Fans around the world in shock over pop superstar Michael Jackson’s death

SYDNEY — The news stunned nearly everyone, from the young man in Colombia who was named after the King of Pop, to Malaysians who named a soy drink for him, to a generation of people around the world who have tried to moonwalk.

Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, June 21

Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of June 15. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end.

Singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin dies in Los Angeles of lung cancer at age 69

LOS ANGELES — Kenny Rankin, a brilliant pop vocalist and highly regarded musician-songwriter whose stylings ranged from jazz to pop to the world music influences he picked up as a child in New York, has died of complications related to lung cancer, his record company announced Monday. He was 69.

Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, June 14

Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of June 8. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end.

Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, May 10

Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of May 4. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end.