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	Voodoo music fest casts spell this weekend Music fans — some dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes — will head to New Orleans City Park this weekend for performances by the rock group KISS, rapper Eminem and singer Lenny Kravitz during the Voodoo Experience, the alternative music festival that runs Friday through Sunday. Video
	Lil Wayne pleads guilty to weapon charge The Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne has pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession, and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence.
	Voodoo Fest day-by-day schedule released From rap to rock, and everything in between, each day at Voodoo Fest offers something to all music fans.
	Hampton funeral arrangements set Funeral arrangements have been set for the founder of one of the most popular high school marching bands in the city.
	Essence Festival musical lineup Big name stars featured in the 15th annual Essence Music Festival which starts today in New Orleans.

	Winfrey's emotional farewell Media queen Oprah Winfrey held back tears in a televised emotional farewell on Friday - as she confirmed she's quitting her U.S. talk show.
	Osbourne puts wedding plans on hold Kelly Osbourne has no intention of walking down the aisle with fiance Luke Worrell until he is 21 - so her beau can legally drink alcohol at their wedding party.