Monday, November 23, 2009
Viewpoints
Words & Music: Susan Whitall
Susan Whitall: I knew readers would email to add names to my abbreviated list of Motown rock acts in Wednesday's Detroit News story on Power of Zeus
For … Continued
Detroit After Dark: Melody Baetens
Melody Baetens: I've got a pair of tickets to give away to the Electric Six's Saint Andrew's Hall show on Friday, Nov. 27. The band will return home to … Continued
Pop Culture: Adam Graham
Adam Graham: To answer the question in the headline, probably not, but Segel did pull a Mike Jones and give out his phone number to fans at the Wiltern … Continued
Cheers
- Raise your glass to Detroit Beer Week - - 10/22/2009
- Drink up new offerings in beer, spirits - - 10/01/2009
- Fall gives beer-lovers a chance to celebrate - - 09/24/2009
Melody Baetens The Detroit News
Grab a brew at Michigan Cask Ale Festival
On Saturday, Ashley's Beer & Grill near Westland Mall will host the first Michigan Cask Ale Festival. The event boasts the largest selection of casks ales together at one time in Michigan. - 11/12/2009
The Wine Report
Hmm, what should I order?
Not sure what kind of wine to choose on a night out? We've got you covered.
- Virtual Wine Cellar: Wine critic Sandra Silfven's database of wine reviews; browse by category
- Wine of the Day: A recommendation, description and price
- Michigan Wine of the Week: Advice for those who like to buy local
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Music
- Q&A: 50 Cent gets back to gritty roots on new CD - 10:36 AM
- Review: Tucker Gala lures opera stars old and new - 09:29 AM
- Michael Jackson 'Opus' book offers rare images - 08:17 AM
- Adam Lambert ready to shake up pop world with CD - 07:33 AM
- U2 to headline UK's Glastonbury music festival - 06:36 AM
- Michael Jackson wins 4 at AMAs; Swift top artist - 06:34 AM
- Winners at the American Music Awards - 12:11 AM
- Attorney: Jackson's doctor returning to work - 06:49 PM
- Racette's Angelica a triumph at Met Opera - 01:32 PM
Idol's Lambert shocks as Swift rocks the AMA
Folks who thought of Adam Lambert as that nice boy from "American Idol" saw another side of the glam-rocker Sunday, as his controversy-courting performance of "For Your Entertainment" on the American Music Awards stole the show from top winner Taylor Swift and a host of other eye-catching performances. - 11/23/2009
Michael Jackson wins 4 at AMAs; Swift top artist
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson was made history by winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night, but he couldn't beat Taylor Swift as the year's favorite artist and the evening's top winner. - 11/23/2009
Neal Rubin
Jeff Daniels puts on a 'Michigan Guy' kind of show
It helps to be Jeff Daniels the actor when you're trying to be Jeff Daniels the singer, but not for long. - 11/22/2009
Motown 50 gala celebration is Detroit house party
Detroit -- It was a real Detroit house party Saturday night at the downtown Marriott, as the Motown family, friends and fans celebrated the 50th anniversary of when the "sound of young America" was born in a dowdy middle-class neighborhood in Detroit. - 11/21/2009
Motown celebrates roots
This weekend, the Gordy family, Motown artists, staffers and fans have gathered to celebrate the music and the company, a defining part of the personality and culture of Detroit for 50 years. - 11/21/2009
Review: Rihanna gets dark and personal on 'Rated R'
Think of it as "Good Girl Gone Really Bad." The Rihanna of "Rated R" is dramatically different from the shimmery pop queen whose 2007 smash "Good Girl Gone Bad" churned out an astonishing eight singles. - 11/20/2009
Motown celebrates 50 years with hometown gala
Detroit -- The birthplace of the Motown sound plans to make some more noise in honor of the record label's 50th anniversary. - 11/20/2009
The big bar night out
Affordable Thanksgiving Eve parties are on tap
Thanksgiving Eve traditionally is known as the biggest bar night of the year. This year, the economy probably won't stop anyone from going out. Whether you are partying downtown on Woodward or out in Wixom, this year's Thanksgiving Eve bashes are affordable. - 11/19/2009
Eminem adds bonus tracks for 'Relapse: Refill' release
The Detroit rapper is re-releasing his 2009 album "Relapse" on Dec. 21, according to various reports. "Relapse: Refill" will include "Relapse," as well as seven bonus tracks. - 11/19/2009
Chris Brown's future rests on music, luck
Chris Brown hits the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Wednesday as part of his "Fan Appreciation" tour. The question remains whether Brown will be able to come back from the February incident where he assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna, leaving her -- and his career -- bruised and bloodied. Here are three things Brown can do to salvage his once-promising career. - 11/19/2009
Madonna might belong to the world now, but we had her first in Michigan. On the occasion of her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we offer a look-back, with interviews amd reports from the archives, photos, audio, video, an interactive quiz, and your memories and photos.
