Dr. Dre

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year's first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Cleveland-based institution announced 17 artists and groups being considered for Rock Hall induction, including Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Beck.

A song by Turkish protest musician Selda Ba?can, who celebrated the 44th anniversary of her music carrier this year, has been used in a hip hop album by famous US hip hop producer Dr. Dre An important voice in Turkish protest music, Selda Ba?can has seen her music influence an artist light years away from her musical universe for the second time in recent years. 

Hip hop super-producer Dr. Dre says the wait is finally over - he's going to release his first album in 15 years.

U.S. pop singer Beyonce, basketball player LeBron James and record producer and rapper Dr. Dre headed Forbes' list of the world's most powerful celebrities released on Monday.
   

Beyoncé Knowles topped Forbes’ 15-th annual Celebrity 100 ranking of the world’s most powerful celebrities for the first time since she debuted on the list in 2004.  

LeBron James, the NBA’s top player, who just opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat to explore other options, moved up to No. 2 from the 16th spot last year.  

Apple, seeking to bolster its position in the hotly contested online music sector, said Wednesday it was buying Beats Music and Beats Electronics in a much-hyped deal worth $3 billion.