NEW YORK (AP) - There's a new class of divas in town - and they're ready to rock with attitude. Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson were among the new inductees at the "VH1 Divas" concert Thursday night.

Bruce Springsteen used his latest fundraising bash for Democrat Barack Obama to poke fun at one of the presidential candidate's Republican rivals, Sarah Palin.

NEW YORK (AP) - India.Arie will have to wait a little longer to make her Broadway debut.

NEW YORK (AP) - India.Arie on Broadway — produced by Whoopi Goldberg. The Grammy-winning singer will make her Broadway debut in a revival

Singer Joss Stone has urged men to pay attention to the lyrics of soul classics - because the words offer tips on how to be the perfect lover. The British soul star insists Stax and Motown standards offer clues on how to woo a woman - and even modern singers like herself and India.Arie know how to turn a song into a love anthem.

First things first. The Black Eyed Peas are not breaking up. will.i.am, frontman and producer behind the multi-platinum group, wants to get that out of the way right from the start.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - George Rainey has been cooking soul food for the Essence Music Festival since its inception 12 years ago, missing last year only because the event moved to Texas due to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

R&B star Rihanna is enjoying a second week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with Umbrella. The Bahamian singer has again managed to see off competition from Party Like A Rockstar by Shop Boyz, which sits at number two.

Chris Tucker is reportedly dating soul singer India.Arie. The couple have been spotted together at star-studded events in Los Angeles and were seen at the opening of Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa last month.