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John Driskell Hopkins, who was diagnosed with ALS in December 2021 continues to perform with the Zac Brown Band.

Soboroff was a reporter for NBC during the 2025 Los Angeles fires, and he grew up in the Palisades area, which was hit hard.

In her cookbook, Jessica Harris explores how the fundamentals of American cuisine are an intertwining of Native American, European and African cultures.

The new film Song Sung Blue is about a Neil Diamond tribute band. Before Diamond began recording his own hits, he worked in Tin Pan Alley writing songs for others. Originally broadcast in 2005.

As soon as Coco Jones stepped behind the Desk, donning a beautiful silver dress and a bright, warm smile, it was apparent that we were about to witness a star shine.

One year later, musicians who lost essential instruments and home studio set-ups in the Los Angeles fires are still picking up the pieces.

Did you resolve to read more in 2026? Whether you're on track or need a jump start, here are some books coming out in the next few months to considering adding to your list.

Professional actors and singers are like athletes. They use their bodies constantly, performing up to eight times a week.

Prior to the 1979 revolution, Iranian singer and actor Googoosh was a pop superstar. But she was jailed by the Islamic Republic and forced to agree to never sing or perform in public.