Classical review | Cantus men’s vocal ensemble at the Folly
No weak link in the polished performance of music from eight centuries, several styles.
Ticketmaster settles rewards lawsuit for $23M
Bob Dylan inducted as honorary member of arts academy
Boy band One Direction: World tour next year
Yo La Tengo applies some new tricks and twists to its familiar ways
Pianist Alex Bugnon grew up among the greats
Rockfest is still the biggest, loudest, best party in KC
Back to Rockville
Kanrocksas single-day tickets go on sale Monday
Avett Brothers and Fun playing on Friday; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Kendrick Lamar, Tiesto on Saturday
On the way: guitar royalty
Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus summer tour hits the road late this month, and one of its stops will be Aug. 18, a Sunday, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. For that performance, Frampton is bringing with him the king of the blues, B.B. King, and Sonny Landreth. Ticket information is forthcoming.
For the record: Bob Koester and Delmark's six decades of jazz and blues
CHICAGO - Let's raise a glass to Bob Koester, the single-minded Chicagoan who this weekend celebrates a remarkable anniversary: 60 years of producing jazz and blues recordings.
Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect
The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.
Beyonce reportedly pregnant with Baby No. 2
LOS ANGELES - Beyonce is pregnant with her second child - another baby with husband Jay-Z, more sources said Friday.
Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks
The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.
Blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be Eurovision
Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: It's the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
Motley Crue preparing to go out with a bang, bassist Nikki Sixx says
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - After more than 30 years as rock music's biggest bad boys, after selling more than 30 million albums, Motley Crue can see the finish line, bassist Nikki Sixx says.
Sugarland's Nettles signs up Rubin, goes solo
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is releasing a solo album.
Obama to host concert honoring Carole King
President Barack Obama is putting on a show at the White House next week for singer-songwriter Carole King.
George Michael injured in another car crash
George Michael was being treated at a hospital Friday for what his publicist called minor injuries after being a passenger in a car crash near London.
Randy Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release
Country star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent two state agencies from releasing a patrol car video of his 2012 DWI arrest in North Texas.
Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business
Justin Bieber will face a bill for thousands of euros (dollars) for his pet monkey's two-month stay at an animal shelter since it was seized by German customs, officials said Friday as a deadline expired for him to reclaim the animal.
Vampire Weekend switch it up, some, on third album
The guys in Vampire Weekend changed how they wrote songs, how they record and what an album of theirs even looks like - the cover for "Modern Vampires of the City" is not another artsy old Polaroid, but a 1966 black-and-white photo of a smoggy New York skyline.
Boston Symphony Orchestra names new music director
Andris (AHN'-driss) Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Review: Grant returns gracefully with new album
Amy Grant, "How Mercy Looks From Here" (Capitol Christian)
'American Idol' to crown Harrison or Glover as champ Thursday night
One is a little bit country. The other is a little bit R&B. Either country crooner Kree Harrison or vocal powerhouse Candice Glover will be revealed Thursday night as the 12th season champion of "American Idol."
The multi-tasking Will.i.am doesn't plan to skip a beat
LOS ANGELES - Wednesday night in New York, will.i.am - the founder and frontman of Black Eyed Peas - received an honorary Clio Award in recognition of "the work and talent of those who push the boundaries of creativity in advertising and beyond," according to a release from the ad-business group that presents the awards.
