Jason Cornell
7p to midnight
CONNECT
The Daily Pickle
MUSIC NEWS
Adele notches up two Ivor Novello songwriting awards
Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:14pm
LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Adele won two Ivor Novello awards for songwriting on Thursday, adding to a lengthening list of musical accolades, but she lost out in the best album and song categories. The 24-year-old chart queen picked up two coveted Ivor Novello prizes for the most performed song of 2011 ("Rolling in the Deep") and songwriter of the year. ...
Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips make "Idol" final
Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:02pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He brought the "American Idol" judges to their feet, but Joshua Ledet couldn't win over fans and was sent home from the top-rated TV talent show on Thursday, leaving Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to battle for the crown on next week's finale. The elimination of Ledet - through audience voting and not by the judges - sets up a final showdown between Sanchez and Phillips to determine who will be named the next "American Idol," a distinction that has belonged to hitmakers such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, among others. ...
Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63
Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:17pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disco queen Donna Summer, whose sultry voice and pulsing rhythms on hits like "Last Dance" and "Love to Love You Baby" defined the 1970s disco era, died of cancer on Thursday at age 63. Summer, who won five Grammys and sold more than 130 million records worldwide, died surrounded by her family in Naples, Florida, publicist Brian Edwards said. He declined to specify what type of cancer caused her death. "Early this morning, surrounded by family, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith. ...
Britney is back - and so are the brickbats
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:20pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britney Spears hasn't even taken her seat as the new judge of "The X Factor," but the pop icon is already getting a lesson in the media glare of live, talent show television. Spears had barely wrapped up an appearance in New York confirming she is joining the singing contest before the celebrity knives were out, raising the question of how well the singer, who went through a public meltdown in 2007, can handle all the newfound attention. ...
Van Halen postpone more than 30 concert dates
Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:13pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock band Van Halen on Thursday postponed more than 30 concert dates of their U.S. summer tour, leading to speculation the "Runnin' with the Devil" group was feuding again. The band's official website, van-halen.com, took down all its dates after June 26, listing only 15 more shows, ending in New Orleans. Closely-watched fan site, Van Halen News Desk, said 31 dates had been postponed, starting on July 7 in Uncasville, Connecticut and ending on September 25 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...
VIDEO
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The Hollywood Freak Show
The Hollywood Freak Show happens every morning at 6:10 and 8:10 with Jimmy & Jen giving you up-to-date celebrity gossip.
more »
Grayslake Save-A-Pet featured animal
Enhancing awareness of and support for the humane treatment of animals, Grayslake Save-A-Pet features lots of friendly and cuddly pets available for adoption.View our featured animals from Grayslake Save-A-Pet.
more »
Haynes' Happy 5 @ 5
Tune into Haynes' Happy 5 @ 5. It's five feel good songs to help you relax and unwind for the ride home.
Brought to you by : Johnny's Chophouse in Antioch (map) and Marcus Theatres in Gurnee. (map)
102.3 XLC PLAYLIST
LOCAL WEATHER
PHOTO GALLERY
ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES
