Bonnie Henry: 'Comfort animals' make me a bit uncomfortable

Bonnie Henry Special to The Arizona Daily Star

Think flying with a squalling child in the seat next to you is hell? Try flying with a goat. Or maybe a monkey. Could happen, thanks to the an…

By BJOERN H. AMLAND

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins Eurovision song contest .

Paul McCartney kicks off "Out There" tour in US

Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.

Jury gets first glimpse of defense in Jackson case

By The Associated Press

A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and conce…

Blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be Eurovision

By MALIN RISING

Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: It's the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect

By ELLIOT SPAGAT

The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ra…

Photos: Reports that Beyonce baby No. 2 is on the way

Reports are surfacing on the Internet that Beyonce is pregnant again. The reports are that she used her outfit for the Met gala to hide her pr…

Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks

By JAKE COYLE

The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.

Celebrity photos of the week

It was a great week for people watching. Just a few of the celebrities featured here include Eva Longoria, Kevin Bacon, Kellie Pickler, Tom Mi…

Sugarland's Nettles signs up Rubin, goes solo

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is releasing a solo album.

Obama to host concert honoring Carole King

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE

President Barack Obama is putting on a show at the White House next week for singer-songwriter Carole King.

Photos: New American Idol

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous…

Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

By FRANK JORDANS

Justin Bieber will face a bill for thousands of euros (dollars) for his pet monkey's two-month stay at an animal shelter since it was seized b…

Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release

Country music star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of patrol car video of his 2012 drunken-driving arrest in North Texas.

George Michael injured in another car crash

George Michael was being treated at a hospital Friday for what his publicist called minor injuries after being a passenger in a car crash near…

Tucson musicians to back crossover quartet Il Divo

Cathalena E. Burch Arizona Daily Star

Several Tucson Symphony Orchestra players, jazz pianist tapped for Friday concert.

Boston Symphony Orchestra names new music director

Andris (AHN'-driss) Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Boy band One Direction: World tour next year

Hit boy band One Direction has announced plans for an ambitious world tour in 2014.

Vampire Weekend switch it up, some, on third album

By PAUL J. WEBER

The guys in Vampire Weekend changed how they wrote songs, how they record and what an album of theirs even looks like _ the cover for "Modern …

Review: Grant returns gracefully with new album

By MICHAEL MCCALL

Amy Grant, "How Mercy Looks From Here" (Capitol Christian)

Stax's past influences future musicians in Memphis

By ADRIAN SAINZ

One by one the teenage singers practice the opening lines to "Boogie Wonderland," a disco-funk hit from an era before they were born, as dance…

Tucson hip-hop artists pioneer their own sound

Gerald M. Gay Arizona Daily Star

Local hip-hop artist Marcus Meridox wasn't on stage for more than five minutes Friday night before moving down the stairs and into the audienc…

LL Cool J seeks thrills, truth on Kings of the Mic Tour

Cathalena E. Burch Arizona Daily Star

LL Cool J wasn't looking to win any popularity contests or to cozy up to radio when he put together the lineup for his Kings of the Mic Tour.

Girls can learn how to be pop singers

Auditions begin this weekend for an upstart pop music program for girls.

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