Prince's proud return

Prince's proud return: "Prince is one of those rare artists who can change the music industry climate with a wave of his well-manicured hand."

Diddy's Shows Heats Up

Diddy's Shows Heats Up: "Sean 'Diddy' Combs has enlisted Ja Rule and supermodel Naomi Campbell for his hot new television project, Cooking Showdown ."

Making musical history

Making musical history: "The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra performs Aaron Copland's 'Lincoln Portrait' Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Carnegie Hall in New York City."

Ex-Village People singer faces jail

Ex-Village People singer faces jail: "'Policeman' Victor Willis facing drug, gun charges SAN FRANCISCO, California -- The singer who dressed as a policeman in the flamboyant late 1970s disco band 'Village People' has been arrested after ..."

DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's

DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's: "By Steve Huey To many present-day listeners, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince are best-remembered for launching the superstar music/acting career of the latter, now known by his real name of Will Smith ."

Oprah Picks Elie Wiesel Book for Student Essay Contest

Oprah Picks Elie Wiesel Book for Student Essay Contest: "Oprah Picks Wiesel Book for Student Essay Contest High School Students Will Read & Write About Night In January, Oprah Winfrey announced an essay contest for high school students across America. For Oprah's National High School Essay Contest, students are to read the book Night by Elie Wiesel. And in their essays, they must answer the question 'Why is Elie Wiesel's book Night relevant today?' Judges for the contest will select 50 high school students. Each finalist, along with one designated parent or guardian, will receive a trip to an Oprah Show taping in late February. To support this nationwide initiative, Oprah's Web site is offering comprehensive study materials for students, teachers, and parents. The deadline for entries is February 6, 2006. For more details on Oprah's National High School Essay Contest, see the Oprah Web site:http://www2.oprah.com/obc_classic/obc_essay_contest.jhtml "

Maya Angelou: "'I try to live what I consider a 'poetic existence.' That means I take responsibility for the air I breathe and the space I take up. I try to be immediate, to be totally present for all my work.'"