Music
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Lawyer: Thicke exploited in 'Blurred Lines' suitSep 16, 2014 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Robin Thicke's attorney says the estate of Marvin Gaye exploited the singer's “moment of personal vulnerability” in an attempt to prove that the hit “Blurr...
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Weekend picks: Ralphie Roberts comes home for Zanies showSep 16, 2014 3:00 pm - Hometown laughs Chicago native and comedian Ralphie Roberts continues his run of standup performances this weekend at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St...
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Album release shows U2 is still innovating, entertainingSep 16, 2014 11:59 am - Since U2 stunned the music world by delivering a surprise album at Apple's iPhone 6 unveiling and making it available to a half-billion iTunes users for free, they've go...
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George Strait's last concert album a gift to fansSep 16, 2014 5:45 am - George Strait, “The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium” (MCA Nashville) The 20-song “Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium” documents what was billed as ...
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Too many hazy sentiments bog down Tim McGrawSep 16, 2014 5:30 am - Tim McGraw, “Sundown Heaven Town” (Big Machine) Twenty years after his breakthrough hit, “Indian Outlaw,” Tim McGraw still pushes at country music's boundaries. His...
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Rihanna song pulled from NFL show after singer's TweetSep 16, 2014 1:01 am - CBS and Rihanna are parting ways over the network's decision to yank the pop star's music from "Thursday Night Football" last week. The network said today it's dropping ...
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Delays don't damage Chris Brown's 'X'Sep 15, 2014 12:05 pm - Chris Brown, "X" (RCA) Chris Brown's sixth studio album, "X," is cohesive, entertaining and not at all what one might expect of a project plagued by delays followin...
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Maya Angelou's work mixed with hip-hop for albumSep 15, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - Maya Angelou's iconic words and lyrics will blend with hip-hop beats for a new album called "Caged Bird Songs." Shawn Rivera, the lead singer of R&B group Az...
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Barbra Streisand's timeless 'Partners' soarsSep 14, 2014 11:00 pm - Barbra Streisand, “Partners” (Sony) Barbra Streisand's “Partners” isn't just about star-powered duets, but partnerships of love and family. It's a love album for th...
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Cat Stevens to play Chicago Theatre on brief U.S. concert tourSep 14, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Cat Stevens is taking the “Peace Train” back on the road. He announced Monday that he will make a six-city concert tour ...