Not to be contrary, but does anyone remember that Kris Allen actually won Season 8 of "American Idol"? Poor guy's CD came out earlier this month and it would be a gross overstatement to call the reception muted. ...more

November 27, 2009

SUSAN BOYLE: I DREAMED A DREAM (COLUMBIA/SYCO) ** "Britain's Got Talent" sensation Susan Boyle deserves so much better than the painfully obvious and/or bombastic settings she's given on her debut album. Its failings are no surprise, given that it's overseen by 19 Entertainment, parent company of "Britain's Got Talent," "American Idol" and so on. ...more

November 27, 2009

Court records show Avril Lavigne has filed for divorce from her musician husband after three years of marriage. ...more

October 15, 2009

The Springstead High team that thrived on its tenacious press defense, fell victim to same effort against Cocoa High, 75-60. DOMNIQUE ROBERSON LEADS EAGLES WITH 19 POINTS ...more

March 7, 2009

Her upcoming fourth album, Gretchen Wilson told a Busch Gardens crowd Sunday, was shaping up to be "the first-ever female Southern rock record." ...more

February 16, 2009

Normally, only two things come out of chicken coops. One's eggs and the other one stinks to high heaven. ...more

February 6, 2009

John Legend wasn't talking. Literally. Fortunately, he was typing. "Just having some sinus issues," Legend writes via e-mail, explaining why phone interviews aren't on his agenda. "It's easier to sing if I don't talk during the day." ...more

January 22, 2009

A group of college friends get together to play music, their greatest ambition to possibly play a gig outside of their hometown. ...more

January 16, 2009

Multi-Grammy nominated performer Jennifer Hudson will sing the National Anthem as part of the Super Bowl XLIII pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, the NFL and NBC announced today. ...more

January 14, 2009

Funeral For a Friend bassist Gavin Burrough doesn't much care what you call his band's music – metal, emo, screamo, whatever. ...more

January 12, 2009