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Judge allows gun as evidence in Lil Wayne trial

NEW YORK — A New York City judge says a handgun found on Lil Wayne's tour bus after a 2007 concert can be used as evidence at the rapper's trial.

Oscar night draws best of Hollywood

Stars from film, television, and the music industry walked the red carpet Sunday at the 81st Academy Awards. Much of the award show’s production was kept under wraps until that night.

James Earl Jones brings his eloquence to concert series at Symphony Center

Esteemed veteran actor and orator James Earl Jones was the special guest narrator for the 2008-2009 ComEd Classical Tapestry season kickoff event held at Symphony Center.

Ne-Yo comes to Chicago Theatre

With a Grammy-winning album and a gentleman’s swagger, R&B recording artist and songwriter Ne-Yo is on a roll.

Oscar winners, ceremony aim for innovation

LOS ANGELES — In a year when the top film at the Academy Awards, "Slumdog Millionaire," represented innovation and immediacy, the Oscar ceremony itself aimed for that same sort of freshness.

Tyler Perry's 'Madea' tops box office

NEW YORK— Director Tyler Perry is having no problem posting bail for the protagonist of his movie "Madea Goes to Jail," which leads the box office with a $41.1 million opening weekend.

Small fire at Tracy Morgan's NYC apt.; no injuries

NEW YORK — Tracy Morgan says a faulty fish tank light apparently sparked a fire in his New York City apartment, but no one was hurt — not even the fish.

Rapper Heavy D’s back, reggae style

In the late 1980s, hip hop music was a force to be reckoned with. The genre was saturated with new acts, mainly from the East Coast, that had to have a piece of the pie.

Steve Harvey: Act Like A Lady

Millions of listeners nationwide tune in to the Steve Harvey Morning Show and hear the comedian’s opinions during his relationship commentary as he responds to listeners’ issues in what the show calls Strawberry Letters. And now the King of Co

Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight

PHOENIX — Police using Tasers broke up an early morning fight that sent rap impresario Marion “Suge” Knight to an Arizona hospital for treatment of face injuries, authorities said Monday.
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