The backdrop of the Hillsborough River amidst the cool night air, the starlit sky and the poignant lyrics of songs popularized by megastars Jordin Sparks and Garth Brooks set the stage for a memorable inaugural event at Riverside Park. ...more

December 23, 2009

It's a love story, baby. Taylor Swift sang those words about a young romance, but they apply just as well to America's feelings for the 20-year-old country singer. Swift, adding to the heap of awards already bestowed on her, has been voted The Associated Press entertainer of the year. ...more

December 22, 2009

"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert is scheduled to host WFLZ radio's 93.3 FLZ's Jingle Ball on Dec. 13 at the St. Pete Times Forum, according to a release from the station. ...more

December 3, 2009

American Idol" finalist Chris Richardson (from Season 6) is scheduled to be at the grand opening celebration Saturday of a new AT&T store in Clearwater. ...more

March 26, 2009

If Matt Giraud keeps getting voted back onto "American Ido"l by his fans, then June Giraud plans to fly out to watch her nephew, one of the show's top 10 finalists, perform. ...more

March 24, 2009

The hottest group with the "tween" set has announced a Tampa date for "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009." ...more

March 23, 2009

Ryan Seacrest, Simon Fuller, Paula Abdul and some previous "American Idol" winners including Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks and David Cook are expected to walk the "blue carpet" tonight at a private sneak preview party for the new "American Idol" experience opening Saturday at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. ...more

February 12, 2009

ESPN the Magazine offered a lavish opening to the Super Bowl weekend on Friday night, welcoming more than 1,000 VIP invite-only celebrities and guests to its annual NEXT party inside a 22,000-square-foot tent at the corner of Morgan and Bell streets in downtown Tampa. ...more

January 31, 2009

On Wednesday, students at Seven Oaks Elementary School were surprised with a visit from two VIPs, Jordin Sparks, "American Idol" winner, and Albert Haynesworth, defensive tackle from the Tennessee Titans. ...more

January 31, 2009

The inauguration is over, so let the Super Bowl party begin. We move from the warm afterglow of the Obama drama to that annual celebration of pigskin prowess and spectacular beer commercials. ...more

January 23, 2009