February 11, 2012 - 7:19 p.m.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.
February 10, 2012 - 9:52 a.m.
LAS VEGAS – Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is facing a March court date in Las Vegas following his arrest on a 2009 traffic warrant and a new misdemeanor drug charge, authorities said Thursday.
February 10, 2012 - 9:51 a.m.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Losing has never felt better to The Band Perry.
February 10, 2012 - 9:41 a.m.
The year of Adele should continue when the 54th annual Grammy Awards are presented 7 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
February 9, 2012 - 9:22 a.m.•By JAMI KUNZER – jkunzer@shawmedia.com
It’s about capturing the music, not imitating it.
February 8, 2012 - 9:26 a.m.
NEW YORK (AP) — Madonna's not finished with stadiums.
February 6, 2012 - 10:34 a.m.
The McHenry County College Second Sunday concert series will host jazz/pop artists Maureen Christine and Michael Bazan on Sunday.
February 2, 2012 - 9:42 a.m.
Here is a look at new music out this week.
February 2, 2012 - 9:29 a.m.
CHICAGO (AP) — When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn't just Chicago-style — it was "Soul Train" style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms and hip-shaking in the streets.
February 1, 2012 - 9:29 a.m.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his home, police said. He was 75.
January 31, 2012 - 9:41 a.m.•By AP
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jack White is releasing his first solo album "Blunderbuss" on April 24.
January 27, 2012 - 5:05 p.m.
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Mamma Mia, here they go again.
January 27, 2012 - 9:50 a.m.
LONDON (AP) — There's one note Chris Isaak won't be hitting – and that's a sick note.
January 26, 2012 - 9:50 a.m.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kenny Chesney's steamy duet, "You and Tequila" with Grace Potter, continues to radiate heat.
January 23, 2012 - 10:28 a.m.
A cancer benefit for Holiday Hills resident Michael Ghilardi will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at The Dwight House, 35366 N. Route 12, Ingleside.
January 23, 2012 - 9:59 a.m.
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Neil Young recalls how his first concert film with director Jonathan Demme was a lush, stately tribute to country music.
January 19, 2012 - 9:28 a.m.
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen's new album, "Wrecking Ball," will be out March 6, and he's just released a new single, "We Take Care of Our Own."
January 18, 2012 - 9:42 a.m.
NEW YORK (AP) — After seven years with a no-host format, the Grammys will have an emcee — LL Cool J.
January 16, 2012 - 9:55 a.m.
The Choirboys will perform 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.
January 16, 2012 - 9:53 a.m.
America's premier tribute to the Beatles, “BritBeat,” will be staged 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Performing Arts Center at Huntley High School, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley.
January 13, 2012 - 11:16 a.m.
We’re hungry.
January 9, 2012 - 9:46 a.m.
NEW YORK (AP) – Through a rap verse, Jay-Z has confirmed the birth of "the most beautiful girl in the world" – his newborn daughter.
January 5, 2012 - 9:31 a.m.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. album sales rose more than 3 percent last year for the first gain since 2004 — a sign that rising digital sales are finally stemming the decade-long decline of compact discs.
January 5, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rolling Stone magazine is using its musical strings to stage its first Super Bowl party.
January 5, 2012 - 5:30 a.m.•By By JAMI KUNZER – jkunzer@shawmedia.com
Gunnar and Matthew Nelson have had their own following as a rock duo since they scored a No. 1 hit with “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection,” in the 90s.
January 4, 2012 - 4:43 p.m.
LOS ANGELES _ To the surprise of virtually no one, Adele's "21" is officially the top-selling album of 2011, with a final tally of 5.82 million copies, while the British soul singer's single "Rolling in the Deep" was the year's bestselling song with 5.81 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan's year-end sales report issued Wednesday.
December 30, 2011 - 11:51 a.m.
Here are my top 20 albums of 2011. Check out the links below to listen to the albums on Spotify.
December 29, 2011 - 10:46 a.m.•By ROB CARROLL – rcarroll@shawmedia.com
We list our favorite albums released in 2011.
December 27, 2011 - 1:13 p.m.
NEW YORK (AP) — Van Halen will tour in 2012.
