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Grammys 2012: Stay home if you're not Adele

By Wesley Case — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Expect the 'Someone Like You' singer to win big and other predictions

Welcome to the Adele show. Just as she dominated radio this past year, Adele will likely walk away with a handful of shiny gramophones on Sunday night (8 p.m., WJZ/CBS). But this is show business - there are no guarantees (except that host LL Cool J will make us cringe at least 12 times). There will be performances, of course - Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Nicki Minaj and even Adele, taking a stage for the first time since vocal cord surgery. And then there are the awards. Check out our breakdown of the four major categories, including predictions on who should and will win.

Madonna to play Verizon Center in September

By Wesley Case — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:39:00 EST

Madonna's world tour stops at D.C.'s Verizon Center on Sept. 23.

Pop music review: Madonna at the Super Bowl

By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The halftime show? A spectacle by the Cleopatra of the game. It also was a well-planned — and shockingly transparent — ad for her new album, 'MDNA.'

The halftime show? A spectacle by the Cleopatra of the game. It also was a well-planned — and shockingly transparent — ad for her new album, 'MDNA.'

Heavy Seas Alehouse now open, a week early

By Richard Gorelick — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:15:00 EST

Heavy Seas Alehouse is open. The new restaurant, the first to carry the name of the popular Baltimore-based brewery, opened its doors very quietly on Tuesday night, a week ahead of its announced official opening.

Weekend's best bet: Umphrey's McGee at Rams Head Live

By Wesley Case , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:26:00 EST

If you could care less about this year's Grammys (wouldn't blame you there) or the Allen Stone show at the 8x10 isn't your thing, there's the Umphrey's McGee show at Rams Head Live on Sunday night.

Blue Ivy, the brand? Beyonce, Jay-Z move to trademark her name

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:47:00 EST

Blue Ivy -- Beyonce andJay-Z's baby daughter's name was uniquely identifiable almost instantly, and her business-savvy parents are moving quickly to make sure she owns it.

Review: A$AP Rocky at Baltimore Soundstage

By Wesley Case , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:48:00 EST

Harlem rapper-of-the-moment wasn't afraid to touch the crowd, literally

Harlem rapper-of-the-moment wasn't afraid to touch the crowd, literally.

Swanky Wit & Wisdom raises the bar on high-end cocktails

By Erik Maza , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:49:00 EST

Tavern at the new Four Seasons hotel is stocked with rare ingredients and knowledgeable bartenders

Tavern at the new Four Seasons hotel is stocked with rare ingredients and knowledgeable bartenders.

Review: Dr. Dog, 'Be the Void'

By Matt Pais — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

*** (out of four)

Ringo Starr announces new All Starr Band lineup, tour dates

By Jenna Busch — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Former Beatle Ringo Starr has announced the lineup for the latest version of his All Starr Band. This time around the band will include Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie from Santana, Steve Lukather from Toto, Richard Page from Mr. Mister, saxophonist Mark Rivera and drummer Gregg Bissonette.