The Mighty Oak Chorus presents its annual show

The Mighty Oak Barbershop Chorus will present its annual show "Another One on the Way" concert with special guest quartet, Masterpiece. Mighty Oak Chorus formed 25 years ago in Visalia with members coming from cities throughout Tulare and Kings counties.

Other barbershop quartets make up some of the members of the chorus, including Sound Projection and Some Assembly Required.

The chorus benefits from membership and affiliation with the 30,000-member international society, Barbershop Harmony Society.

Sinatra lives again: Musician interprets song stylings of a classic legend

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Ol' Blue Eyes' classic sounds live on through the talents of musician Steve Lippia.

The Fresno Philharmonic presents "Simply Sinatra," where Lippia will perform signature Sinatra classics for the enjoyment of longtime fans and to introduce new generations to the timeless music.

Osmonds return to stage after death of Marie's son

Marie Osmond has returned to her Las Vegas Strip show, saying singing is the way her family is coping with the death of her 18-year-old son.

The Donny & Marie show at the Flamingo Las Vegas hotel resumed Tuesday night, one day after the siblings attended a family funeral for Marie's son Michael Bryan.

Marie Osmond dedicated an opera song to Bryan, whom she called her "angel."

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DMX back in jail for alleged probation violation

Authorities in Arizona say rapper DMX has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, had served about half of his 18-month supervised probation when he was booked Tuesday night into the downtown Phoenix jail. The rapper was released from jail in May after serving a 90-day sentence for felony convictions including cruelty to animals, theft and two drug counts.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says his deputies have arrested Simmons five times now, including an August 2007 raid on the rapper's north Phoenix home where they found 12 neglected dogs, three buried dogs, drugs and a cache of weapons.

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Sequel to 'Phantom of the Opera' opens in London

Will the magic of the Phantom strike twice for Andrew Lloyd Webber?

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 8, 2010:

8 music acts sue over Ala. festival payments

Eight music acts are suing the former president of Birmingham's City Stages festival for payment for performances during the 2009 event.

Lil Wayne begins 1-year jail term in NYC gun case

After saying goodbye on concert stages and online video streams, Lil Wayne had nothing to add as he was sentenced Monday to a year in jail for having a loaded gun on his tour bus.

Utah funeral service held for Marie Osmond's son

Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son was remembered at a funeral service Monday with fond words, laughter and music from his famous singing family.

Preliminary ratings show Oscars up over last year

Early indications are that an Academy Awards telecast where "The Hurt Locker" topped the popular "Avatar" for best picture was popular with viewers.