
Gaby Amarantos is the biggest representative of the music style known as techno-brega. A blend of electro-pop and cheesy music made in Northern Brazil, techno-brega producers use makeshift studios to record versions of popular Brazilian songs and international music from Read more [...]
And now, in a word, the offensive flavor of a good many NBA playoff games:Yes, the postseason is rolling along nicely, so long as you don’t mind the sound of shots clanging off rims. Ferocious competition, close scores and Metta World Peace hasn’t elbowed anyone else yet.The Oklahoma City Thunder look young, the Los Angeles Lakers look old, Read more [...]
The idea of the Champions Trophy in Hockey was conceived by Pakistan. The idea was put before the FIH, which gave its approval for the tournament. The inaugural edition of the tournament was hosted and won by Pakistan in 1978. Pakistan also went on to win the Champions Trophy two more times. Pakistan successfully defended the Champions Trophy in Read more [...]
EmailBenoit & AssociatesInclude Me out gets a perfect trip on her way to victory in the Marjorie Everett Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park.INGLEWOOD, Calif. – This may sound familiar: on Saturday, a well-regarded Bob Baffert-trained stakes winner had the lead in a major stakes in early stretch, was caught by a top Read more [...]

Nick Stahl, who was reported missing last week, has surfaced.Better yet, the actor is apparently unharmed, and seeking help.Friday, he told friends via e-mail he planned to get help and seek treatment for his substance abuse problem, and now, Stahl’s wife Rose confirmed that he Read more [...]
Billy Bob Thornton sounds like he still has a thing for his ex-wife.Talking to the Huffington Post about his new book “A Cave Full of Ghosts,” the actor talks about how well he still gets along with Angelina Jolie, who wrote Read more [...]

During the annular eclipse, the moon will travel in front of the sun, blocking its light — except for a so-called “ring of fire” around the edge. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.By Alan BoyleIt’s time to put on your eclipse glasses, prepare your pinhole projectors or scout out a sun-watching website: the Read more [...]
AUBURN — Grafton’s Obi Melifonwu set a meet record in the 100 (10.93) and Uxbridge’s Jerry Drane did the same in the 200 (22.67) at yesterday’s SWCL track championships at Auburn High, where Shepherd Hill claimed the team title with 137 points. Melifonwu also placed first in the long jump (22-5-1/4). In the SWCL girls’ championships, Emily Dawidcyzk Read more [...]