Franklin says Houston's mother raised her well (AP)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 1:43pm
AP - Aretha Franklin says Cissy Houston raised her daughter Whitney Houston well — and that an interview where Franklin said parents need to make sure children "leave home prepared" was taken out of context.
Appeals court rules against Roger Miller's widow (AP)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:14pm
AP - The widow of country music legend Roger Miller doesn't own the rights to some of his biggest hits, including "King of the Road," a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Adele breaks Whitney Houston's chart record (Reuters)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:58am
Reuters - The late Whitney Houston was unable to oust Adele from the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, and the British singer's "21" replaced "The Bodyguard" as the longest running No. 1 album by a woman.
'X Factor' teenager Crow signs TV, record deal (AP)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:38am
AP - Rachel Crow was a tearful runner-up on "The X Factor," but she's a winner now.
Obama sings the blues with Jagger, B.B King (Reuters)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:28am
Reuters - Bill Clinton had his saxophone, but President Barack Obama can sing the blues.
