Flight 3407 fundraiser planned after Mangione’s NY gig; 2 band members among victims of crash

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jazz musician Chuck Mangione’s (man-jee-OH’-nees) performance in Buffalo, N.Y., next month will be followed by a fundraiser for the victims of Flight 3407, including two members of his band.

Beyonce on her ‘dramatic’ tour, Solange’s twittering and why she wasn’t fazed by Etta James

NEW YORK — Beyonce says one of the toughest parts of summer tour has been condensing more than a decade’s hits into a two-hour show. Judging from a recent photo shoot, figuring out how to perform them in Thierry Mugler’s elaborate, over-the-top costumes is just as difficult.

Indie music fest Coachella concludes with sets by M.I.A., McCartney, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

INDIO, Calif. — Crowds appeared as big as ever at the seemingly recession-proof Coachella music festival, where Paul McCartney delivered an epic set of Beatles classics, M.I.A. ended her maternity leave and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs played Sunday alongside a giant inflated eyeball.

Rapper M.I.A. uncomfortable headlining Coachella music fest’s main stage, wants back in tent

INDIO, Calif. — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn’t work out.

Portuguese group popularizes Angolan kuduru dance music at Coachella festival

INDIO, Calif. — Take note musicians: When playing the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, don’t play your album, play to your audience.

Playful and passionate former Beatle Paul McCartney leads off SoCal Coachella music festival

INDIO, Calif. — Energized by the desert air and memory of his late wife, a playful and passionate Paul McCartney riffed on “Foxy Lady,” led an after-midnight “Hey Jude” singalong and dedicated songs to his former bandmates at the Coachella music festival that kicked off Friday.