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Next week's 'Idol': Music from the movies; mentor Jamie Foxx, the sequel
Idol TrackerIt was just over a year ago that Jamie Foxx took his first turn as an "American Idol" mentor. He was tasked with shepherding Season 8's Final 5 -- Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta and Matt Giraud -- through Rat Pack week last year,... -
Ann Powers: Who needs movies when you have real life?
Idol TrackerMusic, as mentor Jamie Foxx stated near the start of Tuesday's "Idol" throwdown, provides the soundtrack to our lives. It also usually does so for movies. But that little detail didn't seem to matter much to our Top Four, whose song choices Tuesday... -
It's only rock 'n' roll but the fairs like it
Money & CompanyClassic rock and pop bands from the '70s and '80s are as integral to drawing crowds to county fairs as carnival rides and deep-fried goodies. But over the last decade or so, the managers of the county fairs in Southern...... -
Live from the Winter Olympics opening ceremony (Part 2)
L.A. Times Olympics Blog7:53: They are now tap dancing, and some of the tap dancers have sparklers on their feet. Apparently they blew their entire special effects budget on the fancy floor light show. Note: You can read Part 3 of our live...... -
Robert Hilburn on Kenny Loggins
The Daily MirrorFeb. 25, 1980: Robert Hilburn wears a tie to a Kenny Loggins concert. âSugar alone is not a satisfying â or healthy â diet,â Hilburn says. Ouch.... -
Singing the Citys Praises
Born on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Ive lived my entire adult life in Los Angeles, but I remain a big Canadian flag waver. Victoria may be the greatest city in which to grow up, but L.A. may well be the greatest city to live out your dreams....Tags: Toni Braxton, Canada, Randy Newman, Otis Redding, Alice Cooper
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Facial hair among the political power players
When President-elect Barack Obama named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his pick for commerce secretary this month, his former Democratic rival appeared beside him, cleanshaven -- another devastating blow to facial hair in the long-running battle of...Tags: Local Elections, William Howard Taft, ZZ Top (music group), Ben Bernanke, Tom Hanks
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Behind the scene of a pop miracle
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterEarly in "the session," the 45 artists began singing the chorus: We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day So, let's start giving. . . . And to their horror, many of the men discovered that the key was far too...Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Prince (music artist), Ray Charles, Documentary (genre), Ethiopia
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Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Dies
Multiple Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone died Saturday at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He was 79. His son Matt confirmed his father was hospitalized in late February with an aortic aneurysm. Ramone won 14 Grammys and worked...
Tags: Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Barry Manilow, Tony Bennett
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Will sports miss military flyovers?
Less loud and fun Matt Murschel Orlando Sentinel Military flyovers are just as much a part of major sporting events in America as beer and hot dogs. It's seems like a long-standing tradition and that's what makes sporting events, well, an event. It's...Tags: Daytona 500, Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune Columnists, NASCAR, Sports
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Waynesboro Chocolate Extravaganza promising a sweet night of fun
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comArea residents are invited to indulge in a sweet evening of chocolate when Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. holds its seventh annual Chocolate Extravaganza on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Waynesboro Country Club. Organizers have planned an elegant evening...Tags: Kenny Chesney, Ray Charles, Entertainment, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Music
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Political party: Throw an election bash
Fort Worth Star-TelegramNo matter your party affiliation, a presidential election is a great reason to party. So, on Tuesday night, gather all your friends — donkeys and elephants alike — and throw a bash that celebrates, well, if not an ideal outcome for everybody...Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Toby Keith, Kosher Salt
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