App of the Week: 'Viber' avoids roaming charges

While traveling this summer avoid roaming charges by calling and texting via the 'Viber' app. The app makes calls and sends messages to other 'Viber' users, even when overseas, by using Wi-Fi.

48 Hours: Your guide to weekend entertainment

See Three Days Grace at Harley Fest, get down with Toby Keith at DTE Energy Music Theatre, check out the Motor City Irish Festvial, go on a garden walk and more.

Review: Mosley finds 'Easy' Rawlins hard to write off

At the conclusion of his 2007 novel 'Blonde Faith,' Walter Mosley did away with Ezekiel 'Easy' Rawlins. Not so fast, Mosley. The author has found that icing Easy was easier (sorry) said than done.

Some kids' books focus on touting healthier treats

Leslie Patricelli didn't keep junk food in the house when her three kids were toddlers, but the goofy, bald baby in her board book 'Yummy Yucky' grins from ear to ear over chocolate sauce and cookies.

Prize-winning writer working on surveillance book

— A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and investigative journalist is working on a book about the 'surveillance-industrial state' that emerged after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Stuff to do this weekend

See Oscar nominee John C. Reilly sing bluegrass, catch Lady Antebellum at Freedom Hill, visit the Motor City Irish Festival, dress up for a live sing-along 'Sound of Music' and more.

Tickets on sale

Pick up tickets for Detroit rapper Big Sean or Gretchen Wilson on Friday, while 'Miss Saigon' seats go on sale Sunday.

App of the Week: 'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12'

If the dad in your life gets an iPad for Father's Day, suggest the 'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12' app by Electronic Arts.

‘Motown’ shut out at Tonys, but Michigan scores a few wins

Broadway got down to the Hitsville sound during a live performance of "Get Ready," "Dancing in the Street" and several Jackson 5 numbers on the Tony Awards Sunday night on CBS, but "Motown: The Musical" was shut out of the four Tonys for which it was nominated.

‘Kinky Boots’ wins 6 Tonys including Best Musical

New York — The feel-good musical "Kinky Boots," with songs by pop star and Broadway newcomer Cyndi Lauper, won six 2013 Tony Awards on Sunday, including best musical, best score, best leading man and best choreography. Michigan native Jerry Mitchell, from Paw Paw, is choreographer.

48 Hours: Things to do this weekend

See Ana Matronic and more at Motor City Pride, catch the bi-city Cinetopia film festival, hear Metallica and more at Orion Music & More, check out the Berkley art bash and more.

Microsoft says used games will work on Xbox One

New York — Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One gaming console will be able to play used games, clearing up a worry among gamers and video game retailers such as GameStop, which trade in used games.

Something for everyone in summer reading list

Every year at this time, I query friends and relatives for a list of their recent favorite reads for the summer books list. And every year I wish I had more space.

Tony-nominated 'Motown' to go on tour; Chicago is first stop

Can't forget the Motor City? Well, 'Motown: The Musical' is going on the road — but the Broadway musical version of Berry Gordy's life story (and the launch of ...

Charlie Murphy finds the funny where there isn't any

Charlie Murphy can make a joke out of anything, and he intends to touch on some sensitive subjects when his 'Acid Trip' tour stops this weekend at the new ...

Things to do this weekend

See Ke$ha and Pitbull at The Palace, hear Audra McDonald in Midland, hear a boy band blowout at The Palace, laugh with Bobcat Goldthwait in Romeo and more.

Weekend events

Cars, comedy, film and a plethora of live music is abound this weekend in Metro Detroit. Highlights include big pop stars at The Palace, rock gods on Belle ...

Spade leaves PG-13 behind in his stand-up

Actor and comedian David Spade is a Michigan native, but, he says he hasn't milked it as much as he should have.

Sesame Workshop project urges kids to visit parks

New York — 'Sesame Street' wants kids to take a break from parking it indoors, and head out to a park instead.

App of the Week: 'Tetris Blitz' twists classic game

A twist on the classic puzzle video game, 'Tetris Blitz' is currently one of the most popular free apps on iTunes. The Electronic Arts game lets users compete ...

Day at Disneyland now more than $90

Anaheim, Calif. — When you wish upon a star, be sure to bring your wallet. Disneyland has raised its ticket prices.

Mickey bumps princesses from Disneyland's main Fantasyland show

Mickey Mouse is center stage again in Fantasyland.

DC Comics marks Superman's 75th anniversary with logo, more plans

What to get Superman for his 75th birthday? DC Entertainment's starting with a new logo.

Outspoken, best-selling author Rev. Greeley dies

Chicago — The Rev. Andrew Greeley, an outspoken Roman Catholic priest, best-selling author and longtime Chicago newspaper columnist who even criticized ...

Things to do this weekend

Hear Rival Sons at St. Andrew's Hall, go flying at the Lyon Township Kite Fest, laugh with Carlos Mencia at the Detroit Opera House and more.

With music, family fun and more, Grand Prix is more than cars

The countdown to the green light is on, and Metro Detroit race fans are set to enjoy this weekend's Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix. It's not all about the ...

App of the Week: SMART Parks

The Michigan Recreation and Park Association has teamed up with Royal Oak-based app developer Mousetrap Mobile to create SMART Parks, a free mobile app and ...

Comedy Zone chain opens in Southfield

National chain the Comedy Zone will open its first Michigan location in June at AMC's Star Southfield complex. Stand-up comedian Charlie Murphy will headline ...