Short takes/Celeb birthdays: Thursday, November 20, 2008 Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment BIRTHDAYS →Actress-comedian Kaye Ballard, 83. →Actress Estelle Parsons, 81. →TV personality Richard Dawson, 76. →Comedian Dick Smothers, 70. →Singer Norman Greenbaum,...

CD Review: 'The Sound' Mary Mary Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment Urban gospel "The Sound” Mary Mary (Columbia/C2)Sisters Erica and Trecina "Tina” Adkins-Campbell, who make up Grammy-winning gospel group Mary Mary, may expand their fan base...

T-Pain shows ringleader status on ‘Thr33 Ringz’ Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment DULUTH, Ga. — When T-Pain and his synthesized vocals made their debut with the songs "I’m Sprung” and "I’m N Luv (Wit A Stripper)” three years ago, most...

Beyonce tops list of divas at AMAs Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — This year’s American Music Awards will be diva-heavy, with Beyonce topping the list. The singer is to perform at the Nov. 23 ceremony in Los Angeles, which will air 7 p.m....

Lil Wayne joins Kid Rock on Stage at CMA show Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It wasn't hick-hop but real hip-hop at the CMA Awards as Lil Wayne joined Kid Rock onstage during country music's biggest night. Kid Rock brought the prolific and best-selling...

Kenny Chesney wins CMA's Entertainer of the Year Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Comments 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Kenny Chesney took home his third straight entertainer of the year trophy at the CMA Awards. It was the only trophy that he won. He was nominated for seven. But it was...

SHORT TAKES Sun, Nov 2, 2008 | Add a comment BIRTHDAYS →Composer John Barry, 75. →Actor-dancer Ken Berry ("Mama’s Family,” "Mayberry R.F.D.”), 75. →Actor-radio personality Shadoe Stevens, 62....

SHORT TAKES: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Add a comment TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS →Country singer Bill Anderson, 71. →Actress Barbara Bosson ("Murder One,” "Hill Street Blues”), 69. →Actor Robert Foxworth...

Kottonmouth Kings about more than themselves Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Add a comment The lead voice of Kottonmouth Kings was shutting down a studio session with rapper Big B when he answered his cell phone last week. "He’s one of our artists on Suburban Noize...

Film about gun violence features rapper T.I. Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Add a comment ATLANTA — Former United Nations ambassador Andrew Young, an advocate for peace around the world, is now taking aim at gun violence in the U.S. through a new TV documentary that focuses on the...

Rapper says news weighs on his mind Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Add a comment As he was talking about his new album and tour, Everlast couldn’t keep away from the news, parlayed by CNN on a hotel television. "I’m just watching America fall apart,” he...

Keys, Coldplay lead American Music Award nominees Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Add a comment LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Alicia Keys and Coldplay lead the nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards. Keys has five nominations and Coldplay has four. Both are contenders for artist of the year....

High Fiver Wed, Oct 1, 2008 | Add a comment Singles 1. “Whatever You Like,” T.I. 2. “So What,” Pink 3. “Love Lockdown,” Kanye West 4. “Disturbia,” Rhianna 5. “Love Story,” Taylor Swift Tours 1. AC/DC 2....

Joel ayuda a familia de pescador muerto Thu, May 18, 2006 BAYVILLE, Nueva York, EE.UU. (AP) -- Billy Joel, quien ha defendido la causa de los pescadores de Long Island, Nueva York, en canciones como "The Downeaster Alexa", está ayudando a...

Malos tiempos: proliferan en EEUU los campamentos de carpas Wed, Jun 7, 2006 RENO, Nevada, EE. UU. (AP) -- Unas cuantas carpas se alzaron junto a las vías del ferrocarril, instaladas por hombres sin rumbo después que el refugio invernal de emergencia...

Australia le da visa a Snoop Dogg Thu, May 18, 2006 SYDNEY (AP) -- Snoop Dogg obtuvo una visa de Australia que le permitirá dar una gira de conciertos, anunció el viernes el departamento de inmigración al terminar una...

MTV VMAs find few surprises as Britney steals show Mon, Sep 8, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- No Madonna kiss. No Michael Jackson cameo. No flying Howard Stern. Not even a Kanye tantrum. MTV has set a high standard for the unexpected at its Video Music Awards, but on...

Australia assessing visa for Snoop Dogg Sat, Jun 14, 2008 SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- The immigration department said Wednesday it was conducting a character assessment of Snoop Dogg, including his criminal history, as Australia considers whether...

NYC judge sentences Remy Ma to 8 years in prison Fri, Apr 4, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- A weeping Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday for shooting a woman outside a Manhattan nightclub. "I feel so bad for all the physical and mental pain...

Motivated young voters will make impact in '08 election Thu, May 8, 2008 | Comments 1 Beth Forsythe Senior Edmond Memorial Four years ago, young adults were supposed to vote in droves. Hoping to swing the election in favor of Sen. John Kerry, MTV’s Rock the Vote...