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Review: Paramore's comeback is biting, bruising perfection

Review: Paramore's comeback is biting, bruising perfection

“This Is Why,” Paramore (Atlantic Records) Paramore is the pop-punk band of people's lives. Nostalgia is wrapped around the band’s identity but they never allow it to overshadow the music.

California movie producer gets 5 years in prostitution case

NEW YORK (AP) — A California movie producer was sentenced in New York City to the maximum five years in prison Thursday after he admitted operating a high-end prostitution service for seven years, providing women to wealthy clients for up to $15,000
Bacharach leaves behind lush trove of romantic songs

Bacharach leaves behind lush trove of romantic songs

NEW YORK (AP) — Music played softly, almost imperceptibly, in the background of a hotel lounge where Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello talked about their songwriting collaboration, “Painted From Memory.
Review: Rebecca Black debuts her new era in 'Let Her Burn'

Review: Rebecca Black debuts her new era in 'Let Her Burn'

“Let Her Burn,” Rebecca Black (Self-released) Before songs went viral on TikTok, Rebecca Black had a viral hit on Youtube in 2011. Black was only 13 years old when she broke the internet with “Friday.
Longtime artist Mendelson Joe dies at 78 after living with Parkinson's disease

Longtime artist Mendelson Joe dies at 78 after living with Parkinson's disease

EMSDALE, Ont. — Mendelson Joe, a singer-songwriter, longtime activist and artist whose works focused on political and social commentary, has died at the age of 78. Joe's wife, Karen Robinson, confirmed he died Feb. 7 at his home in Emsdale, Ont.
Review: Reminding us of a classic rom-com we 'Used to Know'

Review: Reminding us of a classic rom-com we 'Used to Know'

At least Julia Roberts was invited to the wedding.
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

NEW YORK (AP) — Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.
Review: Magic Mike bids farewell with a 'Last Dance'

Review: Magic Mike bids farewell with a 'Last Dance'

The words Magic Mike may conjure up images of sweaty, sculpted, undulating men, dancing unthreateningly for hoards of screaming women, but there has always been a backdrop of brutal economic reality looming over the fantasy world.
Appeals court will hear dispute over control of van Gogh art

Appeals court will hear dispute over control of van Gogh art

DETROIT (AP) — A federal appeals court has agreed to hear a dispute over control of an 1888 painting by Vincent van Gogh that was recently displayed for months at a Detroit museum.
Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for set on board

Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for set on board

Activist investor Nelson Peltz has called off a proxy fight with Disney one day after newly returned CEO Bob Iger announced a major restructuring of the company that includes thousands of job cuts.
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