New film claims to have solved Jim Thompson mystery
Tuesday, 9 January 2018, 15:11
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
A new documentary is set to stir fresh debate over one of Asia's most enduring mysteries: What happened to Jim Thompson, Thailand's legendary silk king. The former American intelligence officer...
Noel Gallagher widens sound on 'Who Built the Moon?'
Tuesday, 9 January 2018, 15:06
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, "Who Built the Moon?" (Sour Mash Records) His younger brother Liam's new album has been heaped with praise, he turned 50 in May and a recent TV appearance...
Iron Maiden singer writes about bullying, cancer and flying
Tuesday, 9 January 2018, 14:57
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Bruce Dickinson used to think that writing an autobiography should come at the end of his career. A bout with throat cancer changed his mind. After his recovery, the Iron Maiden frontman began...
'Jumanji' sequel serves up stars, good hearted fun
Monday, 8 January 2018, 15:09
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
More than two decades after Robin Williams conquered that pesky board game, "Jumanji" has been resurrected with more and glossier stars (Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black), a comedy director...
Chris Stapleton's bold but simple plan: to put music first
Monday, 8 January 2018, 15:02
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
These last few years, Chris Stapleton is often surprised by early-morning texts of congratulations from his friends. Take, for instance, last week, when the Grammy Award nominations were...
Author Weir takes readers to the moon in 'Artemis'
Monday, 8 January 2018, 14:53
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
"Artemis" (Crown), by Andy Weir Andy Weir, author of "The Martian," takes readers to another desolate world, but instead of the Red Planet it's the moon, in his new novel, "Artemis." Weir...
African music star in exile awaits real change for Zimbabwe
Sunday, 7 January 2018, 15:50
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
As Zimbabweans celebrated the ouster of dictator Robert Mugabe, they danced on the streets to previously banned protest songs by one of the country's most famous musicians — a man jailed by the...
Grappling with fame, Sam Smith still sings from the heart
Saturday, 6 January 2018, 15:47
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Sam Smith thought he had cracked it — it being "fame." He released the first single from his new album, the groovy burner "Too Good at Goodbyes," and didn't put his face on the single...
Sharon Jones gives her all on 'Soul of a Woman'
Friday, 5 January 2018, 15:44
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, "Soul of a Woman" (Daptone Records) Sharon Jones recorded "Soul of a Woman" with the extraordinarily able and reliable Dap-Kings while battling the cancer which...
New Jimi Hendrix album with unreleased songs coming in March
Wednesday, 3 January 2018, 15:52
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Unreleased songs recorded by Jimi Hendrix between 1968 and 1970 will be released next year. Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings announced Wednesday that they will release Hendrix's "Both...