Catholics will kick off the Advent season with a concert featuring national Christian recording artist Matt Maher. ...more

November 19, 2008

My all-time favorite award-show moment came in 1998 when best-actor winner Ving Rhames gave his Golden Globe to fellow nominee Jack Lemmon, saying, "I feel that being an artist is about giving, and I'd like to give this to you." There was nary a dry eye in the house, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association later made a duplicate award for Rhames. ...more

November 16, 2008

If Matt Eddy forgets the lyrics, don't expect him to cover it up. He will probably openly admit to the blooper, enjoying the laugh on himself more than anyone. That is part of what makes his performances come alive, he noted. ...more

October 18, 2008

Some Christian musicians prefer to play clubs or concert halls rather than churches. The idea is to avoid preaching to the choir. ...more

October 11, 2008

What was a local man going to do when stranded in Indiana after his identity was stolen and bank accounted drained? ...more

September 26, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has had little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 28, 2008

Kate Voegele performed at South by Southwest and Farm Aid even before becoming the first artist to sign with MySpace's record label. She has a recurring role in the television drama "One Tree Hill" and is on tour supporting her debut album, "Don't Look Away." ...more

August 28, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has gotten little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 20, 2008

Britney Spears' father will retain control of the pop singer's finances and personal affairs through the end of the year. ...more

August 1, 2008

While most of her peers donned caps and gowns to receive their high school diplomas, country star Taylor Swift was strumming a guitar and performing for thousands of fans. ...more

July 27, 2008