An excited Drake: 'I got my high school diploma'
A day after earning his high school diploma, an excited Drake performed hit songs for a few hundred people at an event for Tyra Banks. By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A day after...
View ArticleThings to do this weekend: David Sedaris, Holyoke Civic Symphony, Australian...
What are you looking forward to this weekend? David Sedaris Selections for the weekend of October 19-21, 2012: Friday Mass Laughs Comedy Buffet Benefit Show. Comedians Dana Montuori, Aaron Laroche,...
View ArticleColorado fans upset after Madonna uses guns in show
Some Colorado fans are upset after music superstar Madonna used guns during a performance This Oct. 10, 2012 file photo shows Madonna performing on the "MDNA" tour at Staples Center in Los Angeles....
View ArticlePuerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra rehearses in front of 2,000 school...
School children attended a concert at Symphony Hall in Springfield. Students from Springfield schools were treated to a concert by the Puerto Rican Symphony at Springfield Symphony Hall. Here, Lydia...
View Article5 Great spooky events
Halloween fun is all around! Here are 5 Great events... Halloween’s just around the corner and there are lots of events in western Massachusetts that celebrate the spirit…and may just put a chill down...
View ArticleBig Tex, icon of State Fair of Texas, destroyed by fire
The 52-foot-tall metal cowboy which greeted fairgoers by saying "Howdy, folks" was engulfed in flames Friday. The burned remains of Big Tex stand at the State Fair of Texas Friday in Dallas. Fire...
View ArticleJustin Timberlake, Jessica Biel marry in Italy
The 31-year-old Timberlake and 30-year-old Biel were wed in southern Italy. The couple got engaged in December after dating for several years. This May 3, 2010 file photo shows actress Jessica Biel...
View ArticleTom Hanks lets obscenity slip on ABC's 'Good Morning America' live show
The Oscar-winning actor was speaking in a mumble but the obscenity was clearly audible. This image released by ABC shows actor Tom Hanks during an interview segment with Elizabeth Vargas on "Good...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan 'Bling Ring' thief pleads no contest in court
Other celebrities targeted by the burglars include Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom and Megan Fox. Diana Tamayo is shown in court as she faces burglary charges Friday in Los Angeles. Tamayo, 22, pleaded no...
View Article'American Fiesta' coming to CityStage
John McGivern, best-known for his Emmy-award winning work on PBS, will perform on Friday at the Springfield theater. Ray Kelly, The Republican John McGivern of "American Fiesta"submitted Whoever...
View ArticleFilmmaker Ken Burns to help Hampshire College address food, sustainability at...
Burns will screen part of his new documentary "The DustBowl." Hampshire College graduate Gary Hirshberg, co-founder and chair of Stoneyfield Farm announced his $1 million donation to the school during...
View ArticleTop 5: Facts about The Beatles' 'Love Me Do'
On Monday, The Beatles will put out a limited-edition 45 in England of their first single. On Monday, The Beatles will put out a limited-edition 45 in England of their first single, “Love Me Do,” to...
View ArticleHolyoke hearing set on Comcast performance, what items viewers want from...
Residents at the hearing can comment on Comcast's performance and discuss what they want from the cable provider. Comcast truck and satelite dish at cable facility in Pittsburgh, Feb. 13 photo....
View Article'Stories about Women Artists' to be told at Springfield Museums
Artist and award-winning author Leslie Sills will present her lecture on Thursday at the D'Amour Museum of Art, in Springfield. Artist and award-winning author Leslie Sills will present her lecture...
View ArticleArturo Somohano Puerto Rican Philharmonic Orchestra thrills crowd with...
Irizarry and his musicians opened the concert with the theme song from Arturo Somohano’s 1946 musical “El Misterio del Castillo." Rafael E. Irizarry led the Arturo Somohano Puerto Rican Philharmonic...
View ArticleSting moves venue of Philippine concert for environmental reasons
The original venue is owned by a conglomerate that plans to uproot 182 trees for a parking lot and mall expansion in a northern mountain city. Musician Sting and his wife Trudie Styler attend the Time...
View Article5 free things to do in New York City
Many of New York City's most notable attractions are free. The sights, lights and people-watching in Times Square are free 24 hours a day. Associated Press BETH J. HARPAZ NEW YORK - It's ironic in a...
View ArticleHeroic dogs give good name to canines everywhere
Despite our well deserved reputation as man’s best friend, I must say, dogs are not natural heroes. We have the selflessness, that’s for sure. And the empathy in spades. If my master has a tough day...
View ArticlePioneer Valley Symphony launches 74th season on Saturday
"Great Music for Great Films" will be featured on Saturday at the Academy of Music Theatre. Pioneer Valley Symphony conductor Paul Phillips paulphillips.com/ Angela Brimsberry photo One of the oldest...
View Article'Paranormal 4' scares up box office business,, but franchise showing down
"Alex Cross" starring Tyler Perry proved to be a dud, This film image released by Paramount Pictures shows Kathryn Newton in a scene from "Paranormal Activity 4." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures Scary...
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