Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts

By AUDREY McAVOY

The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations.

Nov 06, 2009 | 10:10 pm

Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'

Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes."

Nov 06, 2009 | 9:05 pm

Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies

Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.

Nov 06, 2009 | 8:30 pm

NYC's Village Gate club owner, Art D'Lugoff, dies

Art D'Lugoff (Duh-LOO'-guhf), who owned the famed Village Gate nightclub in New York City, has died. He was 85.

Nov 06, 2009 | 7:25 pm

Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's death

By ERIC TUCKER

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.

Nov 06, 2009 | 5:15 pm

Matthew Broderick focuses on 'Wonderful World'

By DAMIAN GRASS

Matthew Broderick says he's puzzled by the bashing he's received for his actions during the first New York preview of "The Starry Messenger," a new play by good friend Kenneth Lonergan.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:55 pm

R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final

R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final, according to court documents.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:25 pm

Judge OKs plea deal for 'Girls Gone Wild' founder

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY

A judge sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis on Friday to 301 days already served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers.

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:35 pm

A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13

By FRAZIER MOORE

A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST.

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:30 pm

Deja vu: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN

First it was books. Now it's DVDs.

Nov 06, 2009 | 10:40 am

Latin singer Alejandro Sanz searches for paradise

By DAMIAN GRASS

Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a "long mental journey" to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he'd found his muse.

Nov 06, 2009 | 7:40 am

Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas

By RAQUEL MARIA DILLON

Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.

Nov 06, 2009 | 7:40 am

Elton John on mend, resuming tour dates

Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.

Nov 06, 2009 | 5:25 am

In Buhl, filming the universal experience

By Blair Koch - Times-News correspondent

BUHL - As film crews traipse through town to film Buhl native Jaffe Zinn's independent feature film "Buhl, Idaho," The Cosmic Jolt coffee shop has become their unofficial gathering place.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:45 am | (0) Comments

Dallas Brass collaboration heightens expectations for Jerome High musicians

By Blair Koch - Times-News correspondent

JEROME - Young musicians spread endlessly along the Jerry Diehl stage at Jerome High School.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:40 am | (0) Comments

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Musician provides taste of Latin rhythms at master class

By Pat Marcantonio - Times-News writer

With fingers and palms flying over congas, Russ Caldwell beat out Latin rhythms. They sounded of heartbeats, dancing feet, swaying hips.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:35 am | (0) Comments

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Piano soloist, guest conductor highlight Magic Philharmonic's season opener

By Judy Albertson - Times-News writer

BURLEY - The Magic Philharmonic Orchestra will begin its new season with the Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at King Fine Arts Center, 2100 Park Ave. in Burley.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:30 am | (0) Comments

Local kids have chance for intense arts education

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Get your little actors and singers ready to be animated and follow instructions:It's audition time.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:25 am | (0) Comments

Former Buhl resident and husband sign with Mustang Records

By Melissa Davlin - Times-News writer

Need new fodder for your playlist, country and gospel fans? Turn to the Internet.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:20 am | (0) Comments