(By JEFF KAROUB, Associated Press Writer) Despite all of Detroit's woes, the city has always been able to boast about one thing: its nationally recognized orchestra.But even the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is now in turmoil, with musicians and management battling over a tight budget and the union authorizing a strike to try to avoid steep pay cuts. Though the orchestra has fought hardship before, some are questioning whether it can survive at a time when the city itself is facing such economic instability.Read more:
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(The Associated Press) Italian composer Ennio Morricone and Icelandic singer Bjork have received the 2010 Polar Music Prize from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf.The musicians accepted their awards at a glitzy ceremony in Stockholm on Monday. Each award is worth 1 million kronor ($136,000).Read more:
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(The Associated Press) Justin Bieber fans looking forward to his performance at the New York State Fair are going to have to wait a bit longer.Fair officials said Bieber's concert planned for Sunday in Syracuse has been postponed until Wednesday because of illness.Read more:
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(The Associated Press) Yoko Ono is planning a series of events in Iceland to mark what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday.The artist and peace campaigner will light the Imagine Peace Tower illuminated memorial, located on the island of Vioey near Icelandic capital Reykjavik (RAY'-kyuh-vik), on Oct. 9.Read more:
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(The Associated Press) Country music star Taylor Swift has returned to Maine for a half-hour television special to introduce her latest music video.The 20-year-old Grammy winner premiered "Mine" on Friday in Kennebunkport, where the video was shot last month.Read more:
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(The Associated Press) The Pasadena Pops says award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will be its principal conductor next summer.Pops executive Paul Jan Zdunek says Hamlisch will lead four Rose Bowl concerts between June 18 and Aug. 27.Read more:
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