Mariah Carey

Secure the borders, but let's not lock the doors

2013-02-05 03:00:00

Since the beginning of the republic, there has been a dynamic tension between constantly expanding diversity driven by immigration and the relentless homogenizing force of common American culture. And there's nothing like a long drive on an interstate...

'American Idol' recap, Chicago auditions bring out the sob stories

2013-01-18 05:59:00

Not sure what's better -- the auditions or the nutty antics between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey? Regardless of which, this season has proven to be very entertaining so far. Auditions were held in the Windy City -- the same town that gave us Jennifer...

'American Idol' season 12 premiere, Nicki and Mariah spar in New York

2013-01-17 05:34:00

Oh, "American Idol" Season 12. Where else would the show premiere but in "The City That Never Sleeps," and New York offered up� its biggest and brightest budding stars. Enter the judges: Randy Jackson, country heartthrob Keith Urban and the two "ladies"...

'The Voice' recap, And then there were three

2012-12-12 10:15:00

On Tuesday night’s episode, America sent home Trevin Hunte, leaving only Nicholas David, Cassadee Pope and Terry McDermott in the running for next week's finale. America, I understand. I really do. Trevin being constantly praised was getting old,...

'The Voice' recap, Goodbye to Baltimore's Nelly's Echo

2012-10-09 05:53:00

Baltimore’s Nelly’s Echo made his second — and unfortunately last — appearance on NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night, as contestants entered into the battle rounds and some, sadly, went home. TEAM CHRISTINA �Nelly&...

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Wednesday

2012-10-03 04:38:00

WEATHER:� Mostly cloudy, with dense morning fog and a high near 86. Wednesday night is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. TRAFFIC: Check our traffic updates for this morning’s issues. TOP NEWS Death in police custody ruled a...

'X Factor' recap, Police cars, ambulances, and boy-bands, oh my!

2012-09-20 03:48:00

I'm going out on a limb here, so don't push me please, but "The X Factor" is the best singing competition show on TV right now. Anyone who wants to argue can meet me at the flagpole at four. There is a chemistry that I think just works with the judges...

'America's Got Talent' recap: Trudging through sludgy semi-finals

2012-09-05 03:24:00

I'm probably taking this show a little too seriously over here, but some presentation as to how the 24 acts are divided up into two groups would be nice, because the second week of the semi-finals is full of acts that could never compete with the ones...

'Dancing with the Stars' recap: Week 3 performances

2012-04-02 20:12:00

Week 3 and tonight's the first night I'll lament not hearing the announcer say "Navratilova" in that special way. And as if that's not sad-making enough, it's "their most memorable year" night. Hope your heartstrings are screwed in tight because they're...

'The Voice' recap: Gaithersburg's Erin Willet moves on

2012-04-04 08:25:00

This recap of "The Voice" is brought to you by several pots of coffee and the frantic distractions of Election Eve in the newsroom. Bear with me, and this all-too-brief blog post.� The deal: The six members of Team Christina and Team Blake all...

'Glee' recap: Saturday Night Glee-ver

2012-04-17 17:34:00

Get your bell bottoms and platform shoes ready. We're taking it back to the '70s on�"Glee." Any episode that starts with Blaine singing in a bowtie gets my vote! After learning the theme for this year's regionals competition is vintage, Bowtie Blaine...

Whitney Houston, music superstar, dies

2012-02-11 19:45:10

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the...

For African Americans, the "one drop rule" that historically defined blackness is relaxing. Above, Tiger Woods, Barack Obama and Mariah Carey.

2013-06-13 00:00:00

This past season�s newest "American Idol" judges joined in the exodus from the singing show that once seemed unstoppable. On Thursday, Carey's reps confirmed rumors of her exit via Twitter, with the glitzy pop icon planning to shift her focus back to her music career and prepping a world tour.

2013-05-30 17:02:02

After auctioning off a date with herself at a charity benefit in France and attending the "Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian)" premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Eva Longoria headed back to the U.S. to graduate. Yes, you read that right.

2013-05-23 19:18:16