Tech N9ne bringing Hostile Takeover tour to Fillmore on June 7

Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne is due at the Fillmore Detroit on June 7 as part of his Hostile Takeover tour, promoter Live Nation has announced.

Grapevine: Madonna tour to miss Michigan

She’s a Michigan girl. She wants her daughter to attend college in Ann Arbor. But Madonna won’t be hitting her home state on her world tour, according to a tour itinerary released by promoter Live Nation on Tuesday.

Grapevine: Guns N’ Roses to play Fillmore; Hall induction looms

Guns N’ Roses is downsizing. The rock band has lined up a Feb. 21 concert at the Fillmore Detroit, promoter Live Nation announced Monday, part of a run of small venue shows GNR is putting on this month.

Coroner: Don Cornelius' death ruled a suicide

Los Angeles— Coroner's officials say Don Cornelius' death is being ruled a suicide.

Soul Train fans bop on Broadway in Cornelius fete

New York— Fans of "Soul Train" boogied down Broadway wearing afro wigs and bell bottoms on Saturday while others recounted their favorite episodes at a Harlem meeting hall in tribute to the show's late creator, Don Cornelius.

Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies

New York— Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.

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No he didn’t! Steven Tyler edition

Did Steven Tyler actually defend his panned rendition of the national anthem at the AFC Championship game last month?

Society confidential: Madonna to daughter: “Go Blue!”

Madonna, who briefly studied dance at the University of Michigan, told the NFL Network on Thursday that she would like daughter Lourdes, 15, to also attend. “I’m working it. I keep telling her Ann Arbor is an awesome place,” Madge said.

Madonna launching video on billboards, online

Los Angeles— Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'.

William Shatner's one-man show coming to Detroit in April

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor William Shatner is bringing his one-man show to the Detroit Opera House April 19.

‘Soul Train’ host and creator Don Cornelius dead at 75

Los Angeles — Don Cornelius, who with the creation of “Soul Train” helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75.

Grapevine: Springsteen to perform special concert at the Apollo

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform a special concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater on March 9, reports Rolling Stone.

Cozy party for CARE House

More than 100 guests gathered last Wednesday for cocktails, strolling supper and a chance to meet Elizabeth Smart, the activist and ABC News contributor, who gained widespread attention at age 14 when she was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home.

First lady pushes Jay Leno to eat healthy foods

Grapevine: Scherzinger, Abdul, Jones to leave ‘X Factor’

Amy Winehouse coroner resigns; family seeks advice

Grapevine: Madonna to premiere new song on ‘American Idol’

Colbert’s Super PAC raises more than $1 million

Cynthia Nixon clarifies remark about being gay by choice

Etta James remembered as triumphant trailblazer at service Saturday

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Actor famous for ‘Kotter’ role died

911 call reveals frantic efforts to help Demi Moore

Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulsing

Society confidential: Aretha’s commanding on Twitter

Robert Hegyes, played Epstein on ’Kotter,’ dies

Actress’ claim to be gay by choice riles activists

Aretha Franklin joins Twitter