AP - The competition is fierce on season two of NBC's "The Voice," and we haven't even met the contestants.

AP - In an era of overthinking directors, intricate stage movements and concept productions that transport operas through time and locale, there is an argument for Verdi the way it used to be.

AP - Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that.

AP - Even Grammy voters don't know what to do with The Civil Wars.

AP - Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'.

AP - Madonna won't explicitly say who she's rooting for, but her spot-on salsa dance in honor of the New York Giants Victor Cruz may have revealed where her allegiance lies.

AP - Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steve Van Zandt says touring without saxophonist Clarence Clemons is sure to be emotional for the E Street Band and its audience.

Reuters - Pop superstar Madonna said it was a dream come true to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and conceded she was feeling pressure at the idea of singing in front of the huge live television audience.