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AVICII HOSPITALIZED

MIAMI (AP) — Avicii (ah-VEE'-chee) spent the weekend in the hospital after gall bladder surgery. Avicii says he had serious pain on Wednesday but flew to Miami anyway in anticipation of the Ultra Festival. He was hospitalized with severe abdominal pain, nausea and fever. Avicii says it was routine surgery and he hopes to recover in time for his True tour, beginning April 10 in Boston. Deadmau5 (DED'-mows) filled in for Avicii at the Ultra Festival.

LADY GAGA PERFORMS FOR HER 28TH BIRTHDAY

NEW YORK (AP) — It was Lady Gaga's birthday. But it was fans of hers who got a gift from her: an hour-long performance at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The show Friday was the first of seven shows she will do at the venue. She thanked the audience for sharing the special day with her, declaring her 28th was her "best birthday ever." Gaga will be at Roseland through April 7, after which the venue will close. Among those who have performed at Roseland over the years include The Rolling Stones, Madonna and Beyonce, who did four shows there while she was pregnant.

MORE KURT COBAIN PHOTOS RELEASED

SEATTLE (AP) — It hasn't changed anything about the investigation into Kurt Cobain's suicide. But police in Seattle have released more photos taken at the home where the Nirvana singer committed suicide 20 years ago. The newest are from four rolls of crime scene photos taken after Cobain killed himself April 8, 1994. A cold case detective developed the film in anticipation of the anniversary of Cobain's death. The new photos show a greenhouse room above the garage where Cobain killed himself. Earlier this month, police released two photos showing a box of drug paraphernalia and some of Cobain's personal items like glasses, a wallet and a pack of cigarettes.

ONE DIRECTION AMONG WINNERS AT KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lots of people got slimed. But One Direction got props at the Kids' Choice Awards. The boy band won two awards: favorite music group and favorite song for "Story of My Life." Selena Gomez was named favorite female singer. Pharrell Williams ditched his fedora for the show in Los Angeles on Saturday, but still made another fashion statement. He wore a pair of bright yellow SpongeBob SquarePants pajamas — and got slimed.

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<<CUT *007 (03/31/14)>> 00:07 "started acting right"

Aloe Blacc, singer

Aloe Blacc was asked what he was like as a kid.

<<CUT *008 (03/31/14)>> 00:09 "more open then"

LL Cool J, rapper-actor

LL Cool J was asked what he was like as a kid.

<<CUT *009 (03/31/14)>> 00:13 "place Selena Gomez (applause fades)"

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, actress

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting reads the winner of favorite singer from a green slime-covered card. Courtesy: Nickelodeon. ((mandatory on-air credit))

<<CUT *010 (03/31/14)>> 00:09 "say it again (applause fades)"

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, actress, and Mark Wahlberg, actor

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting tries to get Mark Wahlberg slimed but gets caught in it herself. Courtesy: Nickelodeon. ((mandatory on-air credit))

''AMERICAN IDOL'S" MAJESTY ROSE CHOOSES TO BE HAPPY

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" contestant Majesty Rose sang her last song on the show as if she had just won it all, when really she was about to be eliminated. Rose says when she found out she got the fewest votes and had to sing for the judges' save, she made a split decision to be happy in that moment. Rose says she was grateful for how far she had gone and she didn't even think about whether the judges would save her. They didn't. Rose doesn't seem too upset. She says she wants to keep singing and to try acting, and she'd love to be on the Disney Channel.

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<<CUT *015 (03/31/14)>> 00:36 "''

Michael Weinfeld

The remaining "American Idol" contestants have gotten gifts from a former winner. AP Entertainment Editor Michael Weinfeld spoke with the latest singer to be voted off, Majesty Rose.

<<CUT *016 (03/31/14)>> 00:06 "like, keep smiling"

Majesty Rose

Majesty Rose says Carrie Underwood gave the top nine necklaces and handwritten notes. ((cut used in wrap))

<<CUT *017 (03/31/14)>> 00:15 "sing for myself"

Majesty Rose

Masjesty Rose says she grabbed the microphone and twirled around after hearing she got the lowest number of votes because she was excited to sing for the save.

<<CUT *018 (03/31/14)>> 00:10 "for natural hair"

Majesty Rose

Majesty Rose was asked what she wants to do in the future.

<<CUT *019 (03/31/14)>> 00:14 "Shake It Up (second reference)"

Majesty Rose

Majesty Rose says she'd love to guest star on a Disney show.

BRUCE DICKINSON PUTS HIS MONEY ON HUGE AIRCRAFT

LONDON (AP) — Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is one of the investors in the world's longest aircraft. Dickinson tells the BBC the $100 million airship is "a game changer, in terms of things we can have in the air and things we can do." The craft looks like a giant blimp. It's 302 feet long, which is 60 feet longer than a Boeing 747 and two-and-a-half times longer than the distance the Wright Brothers first flew. Dickinson says it's environmentally friendly and can put down 50 tons of cargo anywhere. Dickinson, who is a licensed pilot, says he wants to fly the craft around the world twice and stream the whole trip on the Internet.

WORLD CUP ANTHEM FEATURES SANTANA, WYCLEF JEAN, AVICII

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Santana, Wyclef Jean (ZHAHN) and Avicii (ah-VEE'-chee) are creating music for the World Cup soccer tournament. They have recorded the official World Cup anthem, "We Will Find A Way." They will perform it at the closing ceremony on July 13 in Rio de Janeiro. The song should not be confused with the official World Cup song, which is "We Are One (Ole Ola)" by Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez. The World Cup also has an official Supersong and an official Mascot Song. The World Cup opens June 12.

CHRIS MARTIN'S EX-TO-BE SENDS ANOTHER ONLINE MESSAGE

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Martin hasn't said anything publicly about his impending breakup with actress Gwyneth Paltrow. But she is. She went back on the site Goop — to thank those who have supported her and Martin, lead singer of Coldplay. The expression of thanks is in a P.S. added to a post featuring three different ways to prepare chicken. Paltrow announced last week that she and Martin were "consciously uncoupled." Her choice of a new age to describe their split was mocked by some.

NAS OPENS HIP-HOP FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON (AP) — He has performed songs from his "Illmatic" album before. But Nas has never sounded quite like this. Over the weekend, he performed his 1994 debut album with the National Symphony Orchestra Pops at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. It is part of a two-week festival on hip-hop music being held at the Kennedy Center, featuring more than 20 performances, some of them being offered free.

ROBIN THICKE DROPS OUT OF JUNOS

WINNIPEG (AP) — Robin Thicke canceled his appearance at last night's Juno Awards, Canada's answer to the Grammys. The Canadian Press reports Thicke has been placed on mandatory vocal rest. Thicke has had a rough go lately. He recently split with his wife, actress Paula Patton. He was also the subject of a petition to have him barred from performing at the Junos because people felt his song "Blurred Lines" is sexist.

FLAMING LIPS SYNC UP TO PINK FLOYD

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Flaming Lips have released a companion piece to Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of The Moon" that they hope will be an immersive experience for fans. The band encourages listeners to put on "Flaming Side of the Moon" while listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" at the same time. It also syncs up to the film "The Wizard of Oz." ''Flaming Side of the Moon" is for sale now through digital outlets.

BRAD PAISLEY, JOSH GROBAN APPEAR ON "THE CRAZY ONES"

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Paisley and Josh Groban will appear on Thursday's episode of "The Crazy Ones" on CBS. Paisley will star as himself. Groban will reprise his role as Danny Chase.

JERMAINE JACKSON, DANIEL BALDWIN PARTICIPATE IN "CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP"

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jermaine Jackson will find out what it's like to live with actor Daniel Baldwin's former girlfriend in the premiere of "Celebrity Wife Swap." Jackson's wife, Halima, will live at Baldwin's modest home while Isabella Hofmann lives at Jackson's estate. Hofmann usually runs things at her house, while Halima Jackson delegates the domestic duties at hers. The episode airs April 15.

REALITY TV STAR, HIP-HOP FIGURE, SHOT BY FAMILY MEMBER

BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — It sounds more like something out of a scripted TV show. But police in Massachusetts says it went down in the life of reality TV star Benzino. Authorities say the cast member of "Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta" and CEO of Hip-Hop Weekly was shot while driving in a funeral procession for his mother Saturday. The suspected gunman: his nephew. Benzino is in good condition after being hit in the arm with one bullet and grazed by another. The nephew was arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder. Police said there had been bad blood between the two.

by Margie Szaroleta and Oscar Wells Gabriel II

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