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E! Online – The pop star has finally popped.

AP – The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.

Reuters – They’ve sold millions of records, and influenced several generations of fans and musicians. So why isn’t Kiss in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Reuters – If the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC?

AP – Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” is a reality.

Reuters – Recording a James Bond theme is not a guarantee for chart success — just ask Tina Turner (“Goldeneye”), a-ha (“The Living Daylights”) or Sheryl Crow (“Tomorrow Never Dies”).

Reuters – T.I. began a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday with “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna, but the big story was Taylor Swift’s six new entries, led by “White Horse” at No. 13.

AP – A case against Rod Stewart’s son over a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub has been resolved.

AP – Britney Spears is craving more freedom — and less of the “control” that’s stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months.

Reuters – A music label renowned for its elaborate reissues of vintage albums has annoyed British rock group New Order and its fans with a flawed package of the group’s classics discs.

AP – Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” is a reality.

E! Online – Taco Bell is using fightin’ words in its latest beef with 50 Cent, calling him out as “a self-described former drug dealer and hustler” and otherwise faux gangsta.