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Patty Andrews. Copyright Associated Press 2013.

Patty Andrews of Andrews Sisters rallied troops

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patty Andrews never served in the military, but she and her singing sisters certainly supported the troops. During World War II, they hawked war bonds, entertained...

entertainment Thu, Jan 31, 2013 - 9:41am

Sandy Hook chorus to sing "America the Beautiful"

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The chorus from Sandy Hook Elementary School will sing "America the Beautiful" before Sunday's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. The...

entertainment Thu, Jan 31, 2013 - 9:36am

Mother and daughter team of octogenarian volunteer pianist Barbara Geving, left, and music teacher Frances Van Dorn are seen at the grand piano in the east lobby of Sanford Medical Center. Monte Draper Bemidji Pioneer

Mom, daughter provide peace in distinct ways

BEMIDJI – There are many ways to bring some comfort and peace to the soul and two women in Bemidji are at the forefront: mother Barbara Geving and daughter Frances...

entertainment / music Thu, Jan 31, 2013 - 1:25am

Nabors on marrying partner: 'Just wanted it legal'

HONOLULU (AP) — Actor Jim Nabors says marrying his longtime male partner doesn't change anything about their relationship — he just wanted it to be formally acknowledged. "I just wanted...

entertainment Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 3:45pm

Minaj's “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” has reached gold status and launched other hits on the rap and R&B charts. But Minaj was shunned out when the Grammys announced this year's nominees, though the animated performer earned three nominations last year, including best new artist and best rap album for her platinum debut, “Pink Friday.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

Nicki Minaj isn't sweating lack of Grammy nods

NEW YORK (AP) — Despite having a big year in music, Nicki Minaj didn't receive any Grammy nominations. Not a problem, she says. "I've gotten tons of awards and I...

entertainment Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 3:41pm

Dakotas, MN performers try out for Medora Musical

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Winter boots were left at home in favor of cowboy boots a recent Sunday afternoon on Concordia College's campus. Singers from various regional schools gathered in...

entertainment Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 12:00pm

This Oct. 11, 2012 file photo shows singer Barbra Streisand performing at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that the 70-year-old singing veteran will hit the stage on Feb. 24. It will be her second performance at the Oscars, and her first in 36 years. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

Barbra Streisand will sing at the Oscars

NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand will perform at the Oscars next month, the first time she's performed during an Academy Awards broadcast in 36 years. Streisand won the Academy...

entertainment Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 10:10am

Justin Timberlake to perform at Grammys on Feb. 10

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake will be rocking that suit and tie at the Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that Timberlake will perform at the Feb. 10...

entertainment Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 9:11am

Carol Burnett coming to Mpls. theater in May

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Six-time Emmy Award-winning actress Carol Burnett is making a return trip to Minneapolis this spring. Burnett will appear in an audience interactive program on May 17 at...

entertainment Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 9:09am

London theater sales hold up in Olympic year

LONDON (AP) — London's theaters say they had a strong 2012 despite the Olympics' "dampening effect" on ticket sales. Figures released Tuesday show that almost 14 million tickets were sold...

entertainment Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 1:04pm

Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday Jan. 27, 2013. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press.

Dior: Jennifer Lawrence dress had no malfunction

LOS ANGELES (AP) — That was no wardrobe malfunction — that was couture. When Jennifer Lawrence ascended the stairs to accept her SAG Award Sunday night, a bit of skin...

entertainment Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 1:02pm

CNN executive Mark Whitaker quitting

NEW YORK (AP) — With Jeff Zucker taking over at CNN, the network's managing editor says he is quitting. Mark Whitaker is a former Newsweek editor who also worked at...

entertainment Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 12:58pm

This file photo shows Rick Ross performing at the BET Hip-Hop Honors at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta. Police in South Florida say rapper Rick Ross crashed his Rolls Royce into a building after hearing shots fired nearby. Police say Ross and a female companion reported hearing multiple shots fired in their direction early on Monday. Neither Ross nor his passenger was injured and police say it did not appear that any bullets struck the Rolls. (Photo by John Amis/Invision/AP, file)

Police: Shots fired, rapper Ross crashes Rolls

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Police in South Florida say rapper Rick Ross crashed his Rolls Royce into a building after hearing shots fired nearby. Fort Lauderdale police say Ross...

entertainment Mon, Jan 28, 2013 - 3:58pm

OneRepublic & Matchbox Twenty perform at SB

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Multi-platinum rock bands OneRepublic and Matchbox Twenty will be performing as part of the Super Bowl XLVII pregame show in New Orleans Sunday. The two groups...

entertainment Mon, Jan 28, 2013 - 11:12am

This May 4, 2012 file photo shows Zac Brown performing with the Zac Brown Band at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. The Zac Brown Band will perform at the Daytona 500 season opening race on Feb. 24. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

Zac Brown Band to perform at Daytona 500 concert

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zac Brown hasn't put together the set list for his Daytona 500 kickoff concert next month, but he's got a pretty good idea of how it...

entertainment Mon, Jan 28, 2013 - 11:08am

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