In the third concert of Pittsburg Virtual Festival of the Arts, to be streamed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, some of the area’s most talented musicians will perform selections from "The Great American Songbook" and other jazz standards. The festival is…
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN (CNN) -- The 14th Dalai Lama is marking his 85th birthday by releasing his first ever album. The Tibetan spiritual leader, who celebrates the milestone Monday, hopes "Inner World" -- an album of mantras and Buddhist teachings --…
LONDON (AP) — Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad during World War II, has died at 103. During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favorites…
This week’s new entertainment releases include a celebration of Juneteenth with the film “Miss Juneteenth,” Channing Godfrey Peoples’ first feature film.
(CNN) -- The guitar that Kurt Cobain played during his 1993 "MTV Unplugged" performance is expected to sell at auction next month for at least $1 million. The rare D-18E guitar is listed with a number of other items once…
By Hollie Silverman, CNN (CNN) -- Soul singer Betty Wright has died from cancer, according to reports from multiple media outlets. Wright's family confirmed the death to Essence. She was 66 and died from cancer at her home in Miami, Billboard reported.…
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) -- Rapper Eminem gave back to Detroit health care workers this week by distributing "Mom's Spaghetti," infamously referenced in his hit song "Lose Yourself." The tubs of bright red spaghetti had labels that read "Thank you frontline caregivers." They…
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) -- "Dearly beloved." With those famous words from the song "Let's Go Crazy," host Maya Rudolph opened the Grammys' tribute to Prince. "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute To Prince" aired Tuesday night on…
By Rory Sullivan, CNN (CNN) -- Some of the world's top stars have helped to raise nearly $128 million for the World Health Organization and other coronavirus response efforts by performing in a concert broadcast globally. Dozens of celebrities and musicians, including Lady…
Every morning, we recommend a list of things to watch, listen to, download, play, or simply check out. Today, we asked for a little assistance from Jasmine Kyle, Business and…
Happy Birthday Ray Burris! He celebrated his 88th birthday on April 10, 2020. And he got a surprise from a few musicians in Pittsburg.
By Alicia Lee, CNN (CNN) -- Like most churches this Easter, the historic Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, will be closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. But over the empty pews on Sunday, the voice of famed opera singer Andrea Bocelli will…
For today's list, I've included a podcast, a virtual zoo, and a new web series. For more details, here are links to all three: Over My Dead Body (Podcast) Some Good News (Web…
Jesse Irwin gives you some things to watch or listen to while at home for March 30th.
(CNN) -- Bob Dylan has released his first track in eight years -- a 17-minute song about the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. The 78-year-old singer-songwriter shared a link to the track, called "Murder Most Foul," on Twitter on Thursday…
There are several companies offering freebies while residents stay inside due to the spread of COVID-19. Check out the links below for some daily entertainment.
Musician Neil Diamond reached out on Twitter Sunday to give folks a little hope during these tense times.
Some reactions from the world of music and beyond to the passing of Kenny Rogers, who died Friday night at age 81.
By ROB PICHETA Associated Press One strange side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic? We're getting to see a lot more of the insides of celebrities' homes and some surprising glimpses of their daily routines. Coldplay's Chris Martin has been singing to an empty room,…
Jacob Boyles and Justin Akin of Killer Trash stop by the KOAM studio to talk about music and the Joplin music scene, all the while performing a few songs along the way.…
By Chloe Melas, CNN (CNN) -- Chris Stapleton is gearing up for a busy 2020. The country star has announced his lineup for his All-American Road Show Tour. If you haven't seen him in person yet, you now have plenty of opportunities.…
Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2020. According to a tweet from the two-week music festival, Rage Against the Machine will perform on the Friday nights, Travis Scott…
MIAMI (AP) — Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was arrested on a battery charge Thursday night in Miami after arguing with a music promoter over payment for a performance, Miami police said in an arrest warrant.
HUDDLESTON, Va. (AP) — Country singer Willie Nelson frequently sings about traveling and seeing things he may never see again.
