Two weeks into the finals, and religion is playing a big role for Allen and many other singers this season on "American Idol." More than half of the remaining 11 finalists have regularly performed at places of worship. Three of those six contestants — including Allen — have worked as worship leaders at their respective churches back home. ...more

March 17, 2009

TV viewers can be forgiven if a certain Amos Lee tune makes them weepy with sweet memories of a little girl and a toy monkey. ...more

July 31, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist has abandoned his staunch opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling, saying Tuesday that he supports Sen. John McCain's plan to lift the federal moratorium and will weigh the possibility of drilling off Florida's coastline. ...more

June 18, 2008

What began with a record label's request for a couple of new songs turned into the surprise hit of the hard rock concert season. ...more

September 14, 2007