Nick Lachey among investors in Ohio marijuana grow center
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio resident and former boy band star Nick Lachey is among five investors in one of 10 marijuana grow centers that would be created across the state under a proposed ballot issue.
Daniel Craig, Judi Dench urge UK government to back BBC
LONDON (AP) — Stars including Daniel Craig and Judi Dench are urging the British government to protect the BBC, as the publicly funded broadcaster faces budget cuts and political pressure for its ambitions to be curbed.
9 poker players left, 1 will win $7.7 million in November
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For nine poker players, the dream is just beginning after outlasting 6,411 others in days of near marathon-length games to advance to the final table of the World Series of Poker's no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event in November.
Cambodian tycoon's attack on actress prompts uproar
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — In the grainy black-and-white video the tycoon is seen dragging the actress off a leather couch at a Phnom Penh restaurant.
Spinning vinyl into art: Recycling records for novelties
NEW YORK (AP) — These vinyl records give "remaster" a new meaning.
'Can't Buy Me Love' actress Amanda Peterson dies at 43
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Amanda Peterson, best known for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy "Can't Buy Me Love," has died.
Court documents: Cosby said he got drugs to give women for sex
PHILADELPHIA (AP) BillCosby testified in 2005 that he got Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with, and he admitted giving the sedative to at least one wo...
Photos: 'Idol' hopefuls now down to three
LOS ANGELES (KTVU) -- Richmond, VA-based contestant Rayvon Owen was eliminated from 'American Idol' Wednesday night, reducing the field of hopefuls to three in the singing competition's 14th season.
Doomtree
One of the most acclaimed hip-hop crews to ever emerge from the Midwest, Minneapolis-based collective Doomtree featuring celebrated members P.O.S., Dessa and Sims come to Slim's Thursday night.
Aretha Franklin welcomes 'Idol' to her hometown of Detroit
Aretha Franklin not only is the "Queen of Soul." She's also the queen of "American Idol." The music legend welcomed the long-running TV singing competition to her hometown of Detroit Wednesday.
Galactic and Macy Gray
Popular modern New Orleans funk outfit Galactic comes to San Francisco for two shows at the Fillmore this weekend with new lead singer Erica Falls.
Irish singer headlines Greek
Rising Irish singer Andrew Hozier-Byrne (better known as just Hozier) plays his massive hit song "Take Me To Church" when he headlines this sold-out show at the Fox Theater Tuesday night.
Rufus Wainwright
A singer/songwriter whose lush, theatrical pop hearkens back to Tin Pan Alley traditions and classic cabaret style, Rufus Wainwright comes to the Bay Area for a run of performances in Napa and Oakl...
Super Diamond
Local Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond brings a full set of earnest AM radio hits from the 1970s to stage, delighting the group's campy, nostalgic fan base. Singer Randy Cordero started play...
'American Idol' talks of working with 'Empire'
"American Idol" producers have talked about a cross-promotion with "Empire," Fox's hot new series about a music industry family, perhaps getting some of the contestants on the scripted show, produc...
Dirty Ghosts
Guitarist and singer Allyson Baker took a long and circuitous musical journey to end up where she is today as the principle creative force behind local modern-rock outfit Dirty Ghosts. Baker cut he...
Goapele
Oakland-raised soul talent Goapele could easily fill much larger venues, but the singer offers her loyal local fans a special treat when she celebrates her new album with this series of shows at Yo...