Tampa lawyer John Fitzgibbons has been named to head a statewide panel that picks finalists for presidential appointments to district judgeships, U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshals. ...more

February 27, 2009

It was a dreamy night for a couple of "Dreamgirls." Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson both glided away with trophies Thursday and wowed the audience with individual performances during the 40th annual NAACP Image Awards. ...more

February 13, 2009

1. Which former "American Idol" contestant is not from the Bay area? ...more

January 31, 2009

Multi-Grammy nominated performer Jennifer Hudson will sing the National Anthem as part of the Super Bowl XLIII pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, the NFL and NBC announced today. ...more

January 14, 2009

What do a "top female country artist" award winner, a former "Dancing With the Stars" champ and a singer-actress dating a Dallas Cowboy have in common? ...more

November 27, 2008

The Florida Strawberry Festival's 2009 entertainment lineup will be a mixture of different musical styles – including some surprises. ...more

November 26, 2008

Sheryl Crow wants your vote. The Grammy Award-winning singer is offering a free download of her politically charged tune "Gasoline" to anyone who logs onto the Rock the Vote Web site or anyone on the group's mailing list. ...more

August 22, 2008

Grateful, happy, excited, humbled and exhausted "American Idol" contestant Syesha Mercado rolled through Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota on Friday on a "surreal" homecoming tour. ...more

May 10, 2008

Ousted "American Idol" contestant Brooke White says that she has always struggled with "confidence issues," constantly comparing herself to other singers and doubting her abilities. ...more

May 2, 2008

Former "American Idol" contestant Katharine McPhee has wed producer Nick Cokas. ...more

February 5, 2008