Aretha Franklin

Chris Erskine's take on 'Janis Joplin' show in Pasadena

Into the decadent world of Pasadena we go. . . . More and more I am drawn to that little triangle of treasures near Vroman's Bookstore: the Laemmle theaters, of course, where the audiences are either amazingly reverential or fully asleep, and the little...

Tags: Entertainment, Janis Joplin, Music, Porgy and Bess (movie)

'American Idol': Another one bites the dust

Staff writer

And then there were seven. SPOILER ALERT: "American Idol" continued its march toward crowning a female winner this season. The bottom three finishers Thursday were the remaining men. The lowest vote-getter was Devin Velez. He sang for his life in...

Tags: Carrie Underwood, Smash (tv program), Keith Urban, Entertainment Events, Katharine McPhee

'American Idol' recap: Top 8 tackle Motor City music

The "American Idol" top 8 tackled the music of Detroit on Wednesday. That turned out to mean mostly Motown, but also, incongruously, a song by Madonna -- "Michigan's own Material Girl," Ryan Seacrest reminded us – and a countrified version of it...

Tags: The Supremes (music group), Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Entertainment, The Temptations (music group)

'American Idol': Amber soars, Angie crashes

Staff writer

Could a woman be ejected Thursday on "American Idol"? Angie Miller, considered a front-runner, gave Wednesday's worst performance on an ill-advised rock version of "Shop Around." Viewers probably will save her, but her performances this week and last...

Tags: Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Katharine McPhee, Mariah Carey, Entertainment

How we work out: Fit for Life at the Shops at Kenilworth

Seniors are moving to the lyrics, "Friday night I crashed your party, Saturday I said I'm sorry" from Billy Joel's "You May Be Right. With a song list that includes "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," the Greater Baltimore Medical...

Tags: Robert Palmer, Hospitals and Clinics, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Billy Joel, Physical Fitness and Exercise

Renowned musicians bringing expertise to Richland

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Brass Transit coming to Arcadia

'Sweet Sisters of Zion' doc celebrates the Barrett Sisters

Five years ago, the greatest trio in the history of gospel music – the Barrett Sisters – told me they had one last wish: That someone would make a documentary film about their lives and careers. That film, a moving evocation of their...

Tags: Howard Reich, Black Entertainment Television (tv network), Movies, Entertainment, Jesse Jackson

Review: 'One Night With Janis Joplin' will rock your world

The legend that was and is Janis Joplin has influenced countless female rockers, many of them epic talents in their own right. And few if any theater events have done full justice to this trailblazing force of nature’s vocal impact and unflagging...

Tags: Etta James, Patsy Cline, Entertainment, Janis Joplin, Music

Sounds of Chicago at Arcadia Theater

Daily American Correspondent

If you know the words to "Saturday in the Park" or "Colour My World," then you will definitely want to come to the Arcadia Theater, 1418 Graham Ave., in Windber at 7:30 p.m. March 21 for Brass Transit.  The eight piece Canadian group is a tribute to...

Aretha Franklin revives memories at Harrison Opera House in Norfolk | Review

Was Aretha Franklin's concert at Harrison Opera House in Norfolk on Saturday a triumphant romp through R&B history or an expensive disappointment? That depends, I suppose, on your expectations. Franklin, 70, brought a big band to Norfolk. There were...

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'X Factor's' Melanie Amaro pledges album 'with or without' label

Contrary to popular belief, “The X Factor” winner Melanie Amaro hasn’t been dropped by her label Epic Records. Rumors that the Season 1 champion had seemingly been released by the label ahead of her debut album were sparked when her...

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