Honors for country music’s man in black

Johnny Cash is still cool. Like Elvis or Hank Williams, Cash retains a certain cachet in current popular culture even in death. More proof of his enduring legend is on the way as plans to celebrate what would have been the American icon’s 80th birthday unfold later this month and year.

Obama joins Jagger, B.B. King to sing ‘Sweet Home Chicago’

Washington — The president just couldn’t say no: Mick Jagger held out a mic almost by way of command, and soon Barack Obama was belting out the blues with the best of them.

Van Halen proves they still got it at Palace show

Monday night at a sold-out Palace of Auburn Hills, Van Halen -- back with Roth in the driver's seat and supporting the recently released "A Different Kind of Truth" -- proved it can still kickstart a party. The group still sounds as powerful as it did in the '70s, the '80s, the '90s and even on that '07 tour, and it's a safe bet that if Van Halen makes it to the '20s, it will still sound just as huge.

Florence and the Machine to play the Fox

Florence + the Machine will play Detroit's Fox Theatre July 31, according to a tour announcement released from the band's camp Tuesday.

Chris Brown, Rihanna collaborate on 2 song remixes

Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together, musically speaking. Two songs featuring the singers hit the Internet on Monday.

Bob Seger among Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

Bob Seger is among the inductees in the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday.

McCartney pays tribute to golden age

"Kisses on the Bottom" by Paul McCartney (Concord/Hear Music) 1/2 out of 4

Casting call goes out for lab production of Gordy musical

Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. has been working on a Broadway musical about his life for years. Now according to BackStage.com, a casting call has been put out for Friday, Feb. 24, in New York for actors to perform in a "developmental lab" of the musical, dubbed "Motown."

David Lee Roth rejoins Van Halen for tour that includes stop at Palace

Rock reunions come, rock reunions go. So why is it that, in 2012, we still care about Van Halen? Most of all, it’s because Van Halen — which plays The Palace of Auburn Hills on Monday — still sounds like a party.

Marsalis trumpets importance of jazz

At 49, trumpeter/composer/bandleader Wynton Marsalis (he’ll turn 50 in October), generally is considered past the age of obsolescence in the pop realm but still in his prime in the jazz world. He comes to Ann Arbor Wednesday.

Jazz-pop quartet mixes it up

Alan Paul looks back on the 40 years he and his comrades in the jazz-pop group Manhattan Transfer have been headliners, and comes up with one explanation for such longevity.

MyTunes: Benny Benassi, Young Jeezy, Pulp, Mike Posner and The Darkness

Read Detroit News Pop Music Writer Adam Graham's takes on five songs I’m listening to this week.

Free stuff: Jane's Addiction tickets

Read on for how you might get your shot at a pair of tickets to the concert.

What's goin on in Metro Detroit entertainment

From big shows to music to clubs and djs, to stage and comedy, film, children's events and more, Metro Detroit has no shortage of fun to suit all tastes. Read ...

Family, friends gather to honor Don Cornelius

Los Angeles — Friends and family gathered Thursday for a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles.

Public Enemy tops Movement’s acts

Rap legends Public Enemy will headline this year's Movement festival, producers announced Wednesday. The iconic group leads a list of 53 acts announced for the ...

Dave Matthews taking tour to DTE in July

The boys of summer are back.

Beach Boys cruisin’ into DTE in June

Metro Detroiters will be feeling good vibrations this summer. The Beach Boys have lined up a June 30 concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre, promoters announced ...

Detroit’s Sponge to open Guns N’ Roses show

Detroit rock band Sponge has gotten the nod to open for Guns N' Roses Feb. 21 at the Fillmore Detroit, venue officials announced Wednesday.

2012 Movement Festival lineup

Acts announced for the 2012 Movement Festival:

Iron Maiden, special guest Alice Cooper set DTE date

Hard rock stalwarts Iron Maiden will be rolling through DTE Energy Music Theatre July 18, venue officials announced Wednesday, and they'll be bringing a ...

Detroit's Big Sean on MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game list

Detroit rapper Big Sean has made MTV's annual Hottest MCs in the Game list, coming in at No. 9, according to the panel's voters.

Detroit gospel singer Winans to eulogize Whitney Houston in N.J.

Detroit gospel singer Marvin Winans will give the eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a ...

Adele, Foo Fighters big winners at Grammy Awards

Adele dominated Sunday's Grammy Awards, winning six awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year (both for "Rolling in the Deep") and Album of the ...

Whitney Houston’s voice will live through the ages

We lost the voice. Whitney Houston, the music superstar whose shimmering voice set the standard for an entire generation of singers, died Saturday. She was 48.

‘Sparkle’ producer: Whitney Houston warm, fun during Detroit shoot

This year was to be Whitney Houston's year, not her last.

Celebs react to death of Whitney Houston

The entertainment and sports worlds react to the news of Whitney Houston's death:

Complete Grammy winners

Record of The Year: "Rolling in the Deep," Adele