Man to Enter Plea for Hacking Into Celeb Emails

Christopher Chaney broke into accounts of Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis and Scarlett Johansson

2012-03-26

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A Florida man is headed to court Monday on charges he hacked into the email accounts of such celebrities as Scarlett Johansson whose nude photos eventually landed on the Internet. Read the complete article

Drowning Killed Houston but Drugs Took High Toll

Expert says cocaine “probably” damaged Houston’s heart

2012-03-23

Anthony McCartney AP Entertainment Writer

Drugs took many things from Whitney Houston - her pristine voice, clean image and her career - and coroner's officials revealed Thursday that cocaine also played a role in the Grammy winner's death in the bathtub of a luxury hotel nearly six weeks ago Read the complete article

Blues Reunion to Benefit Single Payer Health Care Campaign

The April 14 event is called 'Healing the Healthcare Blues'

2012-03-22

The Oregon Single Payer Campaign is throwing a party on Saturday, April 14 at the Melody Ballroom called the Inner City Blues Festival Reunion—“Healing the Healthcare Blues.” Read the complete article

Mom of Celebrated Jefferson High School Teen Publishes Book on His Fight Against Leukemia

'I sat and cried,' she says, 'but he never did.'

2012-03-22

Bruce Poinsette Special To The Skanner News

Denise Sayles lost her son to leukemia ten years ago; today she is dedicating her life to making sure other moms – and their kids – have better options in the face of cancer. Read the complete article

Fire, Motorcycles, Acrobats, Dance: Wow

The Nuclear Cowboyz spectacle show lights up the Portland Rose Garden this Saturday night

2012-03-22

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

This Saturday a unique spectacle show hits the Portland Rose Garden. The Nuclear Cowboyz are billed as “a freestyle motocross drama combined with outrageous pyrotechnic and laser displays synchronized to heavy metal, rock alternative and electronic dubstep music.” Read the complete article

R. Kelly Brings Back 'Trapped' Series

Singer says newest chapters, to be shown on IFC, are “not of this Earth”

2012-03-21

NEW YORK (AP) -- Get ready for more drama from Sylvester, Twan and Pimp Lucius - R. Kelly is delivering more chapters of "Trapped in the Closet." Read the complete article

Herbie Hancock Launches International Jazz Day

Events and concerts (including one featuring Portland native Esperanza Spalding) are set to take place April 30

2012-03-20

Charles J. Gans The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ambassador Herbie Hancock believes what the world needs is a little jazz diplomacy. Read the complete article

Reality TV Star Flavor Flav Opening Vegas Eatery

Former Public Enemy rapper’s restaurant will feature fried chicken, soul food

2012-03-15

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Entertainer and reality TV star Flavor Flav is returning to Las Vegas to open a fried chicken and soul food takeout restaurant. Read the complete article

'American Idol' Finalist Jermaine Jones Tweets That He's Gone

The post and 25-year-old’s official “Idol” account were later deleted

2012-03-14

Derrik J. Lang AP Entertainment Writer

Jermaine Jones is apparently out on "American Idol." The 25-year-old vocal instructor from Pine Hill, N.J., tweeted Tuesday night that he no longer would be on the Fox singing contest. Read the complete article

Nigeria Fashion Week Highlights African Designers

Electricity issues stifle first two days, but once under way, event has showcased region’s growing industry influence

2012-03-13

Yinka Ibukun The Associated Press

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- Africa-influenced fashion, from Yves St. Laurent's 1960s collections to Proenza Schouler and Derek Lam's Spring 2012 shows, have been featured in designs for decades. Now, however, more and more African fashion designers are using both their heritage and international trends to gain attention on the world stage. Read the complete article