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

Putting Humans on Display: Paris Museum Probes a Racist Tradition

Exhibit at the Quai Branly Museum helps people question deep-held beliefs about the "other"

2011-11-28

Angela Charlton The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) -- It's a queasy experience, viewing chained tribal dancers do a white man's bidding, or African women stripped and photographed to feed European curiosity. 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

Sandusky Interview Surprised Even NBC's Bob Costas

Just before taping, lawyer for ex-coach brought up possibility of arranging phone call

2011-11-16

David Bauder AP Television Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC worked feverishly to spread the word about Bob Costas' exclusive interview with former assistant Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who is accused of sexually assaulting boys, even as the two men were still on the phone together. Read the complete article

Author of ‘Things Fall Apart’ Turns Down Nigeria Honor—Again

Chinua Achebe rejects recognition, saying nation’s issues “have not been addressed” by leaders

2011-11-14

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- The author of internationally acclaimed novel "Things Fall Apart" and other works examining the political failures and corruption of oil-rich Nigeria has again turned down a national honor over the failings of the nation. Read the complete article

Meet Adrian Adel: A Hip Hop Mama With a Camera

Rappers, singers and fashion designers love her mad visual skills

2011-11-10

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Adrian Adel started out as a singer with Portland funk band Fatman.  Then she discovered photography. Today Adel is a photographer and graphic designer with a clientele that includes many Portland musicians, including Liv Warfield, Luck One and Rose Bent.  Read the complete article