Music

Washington -- Paul McCartney has been chosen to receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, a U.S. Library of Congress official confirmed Sunday.

Los Angeles -- Pop star Janet Jackson has been booked as the opening act for the upcoming American Music Awards show, organizers said Thursday.

Nashville -- Taylor Swift was named entertainer of the year and picked up three other awards Wednesday at the 43rd annual Country Music Awards in Nashville.

Los Angeles -- The U.S. television network ABC says it plans to air back-to-back music specials starring Beyonce and Paul McCartney on Thanksgiving.

Los Angeles -- U.S. country singers Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks have ended their relationship after dating for about a year, a source told People.com.

Los Angeles, November 10-- Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler has left the band after 40 glorious years, and now the band is reportedly looking for a replacement.

Las Vegas -- Entertainer Cher has added dates to her Las Vegas residency due to an overwhelming demand for tickets to her show, AEG Live announced Monday.

Los Angeles -- Green Day, Rihanna, Shakira, Mary J. Blige and Keith Urban have been booked to perform at the 37th annual American Music Awards show, ABC said Friday.

New York -- The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights in New York says it plans to present Bono and Wyclef Jean with its 2009 Ripple of Hope Award.