Michigan Entertainment

'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4M

2009-07-13T00:30:17Z

The Associated PressSacha Baron Cohen as Bruno. LOS ANGELES -- Gay Austrian fashion devotee Bruno has landed the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office, though it's uncertain how much staying power he has. Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" started...

Ziggy Marley

2009-07-13T04:00:31Z

Photo courtesy of ziggymarley.comFor 2009, it's two different children's projects from Mr. Marley! Ziggy Marley's 3rd solo record post-Melody Makers, "Family Time," is his first record for kids, and this week Ziggy talks about the album, being a father of...

Report: LaToya Jackson says Michael was murdered

2009-07-13T00:24:59Z

Two British Sunday newspapers said LaToya Jackson believes her brother Michael Jackson was murdered by a group of conspirators trying to get hold of his fortune. LaToya Jackson said she knows who is responsible for her brother's death and is...

Jackson, healthy or not? Depends on who's talking

2009-07-13T00:23:07Z

In his final days, Michael Jackson was robust and active. Or dangerously thin and frail. Begging for access to powerful prescription drugs. Or showing no signs of ever having used them. It depends on who's talking. A dizzying collection of...

Harry Potter expert Steve Vander Ark eagerly awaits 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

2009-07-12T10:09:25Z

The "Harry Potter" Lexicon creator's schedule is packed before the release of the "Half-Blood Prince."

Be Cool Car Show breaks records in downtown Bay City on Saturday

2009-07-12T00:26:26Z

Dan Tomczak | Special to the TimesJay Jezowski and his father Mike Jezowski, both of Bay City, make adjustments on Jay's 1972 Camaro. From restored classics to souped-up custom jobs, hundreds of gorgeous automobiles -- and a dozen or so...

Jackson's hometown holds a memorial for pop icon

2009-07-11T19:26:47Z

Michael Jackson's boyhood hometown bade farewell to the King of Pop on Friday with a celebration of his life and music. More than 6,000 people showed up for an upbeat memorial event that featured performers singing and dancing to his...

New York Post: Michael Jackson's body waiting in Berry Gordy's crypt

2009-07-10T17:24:32Z

AP PhotoBerry Gordy speaking at Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday As the Jackson family continues to disagree over where to bury Michael's remains, Motown founder Berry Gordy is holding the body in his Forest Lawn crypt in the Hollywood Hills,...

Music and merriment abound in 'Altar Boyz,' a lively sendup of Christian bands

2009-07-10T10:39:25Z

I'm a believer. The wildly popular Christian boy band, Altar Boyz, brought its Raise the Praise tour to Circle Theatre Thursday night and transformed the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center into Van Aquinas Arena. Perhaps it was the squealing...

David Cook takes steely determination on the road

2009-07-10T00:48:57Z

David Cook is a man with a mission, and a wicked sense of humor. Calling after a sound check in Amarillo, Texas, he's feeling good, quick to laugh and dead serious about riding the road of success as long as...

Nine days of entertainment in store at Chesaning Showboat

2009-07-10T00:48:01Z

Chesaning plans to "rock the boat" this week, launching its Chesaning Showboat Music Festival with the long-awaited return of country's Sugarland. But there's much more in store for those who make their way to Showboat Park, from a day of...

More items of note from the Common Ground Music Festival: Bring your photos, come early, leave easier

2009-07-09T21:25:02Z

MyspaceSheryl Crow performs tonight at the Common Ground Music Festival.A few announcements from organizers of the Common Ground Music Festival that have come my way since Wednesday: 1. As festival Marketing Director Amanda Snook noted in the comments for my...

'Whip It!' photos: Fox Searchlight releases movie images

2009-07-09T20:47:16Z

Courtesy of Fox SearchlightEllen Page, center, with Drew Barrymore, left, and Kristen Wiig The first images from the movie "Whip It!" have been released and are quickly making their way around the blogosphere. The film is Drew Barrymore's first directing...

Michael Moore's new documentary gets a name

2009-07-09T19:41:42Z

AP File PhotoMichael Moore, center, tries to speak to traders outside the New York Stock Exchange in March LOS ANGELES -- Michael Moore's latest documentary now has a title -- and a theme that resonates with recession-weary audiences. Moore's look...

Michigan arts agencies get federal stimulus grants

2009-07-09T16:14:44Z

LANSING -- Ten Michigan nonprofit arts agencies will split up $400,000 in grants from the federal stimulus package....

CNN features growing Michigan film industry

2009-07-09T15:45:37Z

AP File PhotoA shot from last year's Gran Torino, filmed in Detroit CNN Money did a report on the rapidly growing Michigan movie industry. The reporter references the 42 percent tax break for companies that will use Michigan workers, and...