The prospect was intriguing to say the least: Cheap Trick, a band which combines Beatlesque melodies with arena-volume power rock, taking on the Fab Four's most ornately crafted album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." ...more

November 21, 2008

Ringo Starr, 68, seems to be one of those rare celebs who never begrudge their fans: They're always ready to flash a smile or sign an autograph. So it makes us wonder just how much pressure the former Beatles drummer must be under to make such a drastic move: He has appealed to the public to stop and desist all fan mail and autograph requests (ostensibly) forever. ...more

October 14, 2008

"The Bachelor" is a bachelor no more. Andrew Firestone, star of the ABC reality show, married Serbian model and actress Ivana Bozilovic on Saturday, Firestone's publicist said. ...more

July 7, 2008

An arts and cultural festival that began 13 years ago as an attempt to fill a tourism gap between the Reno Rodeo in June and the Hot August Nights car rally is coming of age as a key component of civic leaders' efforts to revive the city's image and restore its sense of community. ...more

June 29, 2008

Ed Sullivan introduced Americans to the Beatles, but "Help!" was the first time they saw the Fab Four in color. ...more

November 20, 2007

Britons Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will pay tribute to their native city when Liverpool becomes European Capital of Culture next year. ...more

September 28, 2007