The American Music Awards came back with a big show Sunday night, with its biggest ratings since 2002. Taylor Swift emerged most victorious with five wins, while Lady Gaga went home wondering what went wrong.…

Rapper Jay-Z

Rapper Jay-Z will perform March 19, 2010, at Scottrade Center as part of his BP3 Tour.

Young Jeezy is also on the bill.

Ticket prices are forthcoming, on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at www.livenation.com, Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000, and at the…

Music critic Kevin C. Johnson and singer Ne-Yo chillin’ at the Gramophone. Photo credit: Tim Slater/LME Promotion Group

R&B singer Ne-Yo, fresh from opening for Alicia Keys Sunday night at Scottrade Center, went for a more intimate setting Monday night at the Gramophone. That’s…

Is Alicia Keys’ new tour coming apart at the seams?

We won’t go so far as to say that, but it’s a bumpy first week. First support act Jordin Sparks canceled some dates this month because of vocal problems. Now we learn Keys herself…

Alicia Keys’ new tour, coming to the Scottrade Center Sunday night, is down one performer. Support act Jordin Sparks, the reigning “American Idol,” has been forced to withdraw from the tour temporarily because of vocal problems.

Billboard magazine described her condition…