Quiz Zilla Drops His New Video Candyman and Performs Dec. 17 with the Free Agentz

M-Ei8hty and Cool Nutz Join Show in "The Couv"

2011-12-14

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Quiz Zilla has created a dope music video that will hook you into a gore-streaked underworld of horror. Watch Quiz perform with M Eighty and the Free Agentz Saturday Dec. 17 in Vancouver, Wash. Read the complete article

Book Planned in 2014 About 1964 Civil Rights Act

Todd S. Purdum's "More Powerful Than All the Armies" tells the story of historic bill

2011-12-12

NEW YORK (AP) -- A veteran Washington reporter's book about the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act will be released upon the legislation's 50th anniversary. Read the complete article

Resurgent Soul Singer Howard Tate Dies at 72

Achieved fame in Philadelphia before struggling with crack addiction and eventually finding musical path again

2011-12-07

Geoff Mulvihill The Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Soul singer Howard Tate, who got a second chance at a musical career three decades after being derailed by disputes with industry executives, personal tragedy and drug addiction, has died at age 72. Read the complete article

Bob Marley Heirs Sue Half Brother Over Name Use

Suit claims Miami music festival and Jamaica-based businesses violate copyright laws

2011-12-06

Curt Anderson AP Legal Affairs Writer

MIAMI (AP) -- A feud has erupted within the first family of reggae, with the widow and nine children of Bob Marley suing his half brother to stop use of the Marley name to promote an annual Miami music festival and profit from other businesses in his native Jamaica. Read the complete article

LUCK ONE Issues a 'Farewell' to Hip Hop One Year Before He Plans to Say Goodbye

Talent and critical acclaim doesn't pay the rent

2011-12-02

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Sometimes talent and critical acclaim simply isn’t enough. Portland’s own Luck One has just released ‘Farewell’, a track whose name says it all. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Kanye Gets Seven Grammy Nominations; Adele Grabs Six

West nominated for song of the year for his all-star anthem "All of the Lights"

2011-12-01

Nekesa Mumbi Moody AP Music Writer

It was Adele's year, and when the Grammy Awards are revealed next February, it very well may be her night. But on Wednesday night, the British songstress shared in the Grammy nominations glory. Read the complete article

IPhone Expels Smoke, Glows on Australia Flight

"Mobile phone self combustion" extinguished by airline employee

2011-11-29

Rachel Metz AP Technology Writer

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Apple's iPhone is the world's hottest smartphone - and one iPhone in Australia appears to be the hottest of the bunch as it spontaneously began smoking last week. Read the complete article

Billboard Honoring Nicki Minaj as Rising Star

Rapper and singer’s debut album “Pink Friday” has garnered loads of attention

2011-11-23

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nicki Minaj will have another moment to savor from her super year: Billboard is honoring her as its rising star of 2011. Read the complete article

Beyonce Worried Baby Secret Would Be Revealed

Singer thought audience would notice during string of August shows

2011-11-21

Nicole Evatt The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's tough to keep a pregnancy a secret when you're in the public eye, and for a while, Beyonce thought the jig was up.

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Tango Queer Festival Challenges Stereotypes

Event actually harks back to the beginnings of tango when both partners were men

2011-11-17

Debora Rey The Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES (AP) -- Sammy Ellis can dance the tango any way she wants, with anyone she wants. And the California woman has come to Argentina to celebrate that at a festival known as Tango Queer. Read the complete article