Mark Rucker, the internationally famous baritone singing in the Portland Opera's production of Pagliacci, is full of hilarious stories about his life on the classical stage.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Brian Burton and James Mercer worked in secret for almost a year as they developed tunes for a group that would become the Broken Bells. That approach was probably for the best.

Comedian Jon Stewart admits to being disappointed in President Obama's record in an interview with Bill O'Reilly of Fox News. The Skanner News Video.

Hip hop artist Luck-One has teamed up with Washington Producer T Mak for the single "More" – a single from the upcoming EP True Theory Outtakes. This marks Luck-One's sophomore release after the much celebrated 2009 project "Beautiful Music" with producer Dekk. The work won him a number of accolades, including being named a Top Ten EP's of the year  ...

You might not know it, but Jefferson High School was once known for its expansive art and music programs. But for years now, the three-story music wing has been silent. Practice rooms are empty, instruments sit unused and like-new uniforms sit listless on their hangers....For the next two weekends, the Rose City Music Fest will attempt to raise enough money to hire resident artists to help bring back Jefferson's once celebrated programs for music, graphic arts and drama

Dionne Warwick used her soul power to land her old school a $30,000 of brand new computer laboratory, giving youngsters access to top-class best computer equipment, software and free online training courses ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday he sees parallels between today's Tea Party and his own campaign for the White House in 1976. But he doesn't think the movement will be much of a factor beyond this fall's elections.

MIAMI (AP) -- On his upcoming album ``Before the Dawn,'' Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton crows about standing strong, though battered and bruised, in the face of a gathering darkness.

LONDON — They were both immigrants in Britain who changed the face of music — one with a harpsichord and a composer's pen, the other with an electric guitar.

Michael Jackson's mother is suing the promoters of her late son's planned concert tour, saying they did not live up to promises to provide him proper physical care and negligently hired Dr. Conrad Murray as his personal physician.