September 7, 2010 - London-based electronic trio the xx have won this year's Mercury Prize -- and a check for 20,000 pounds (about $30,700) -- for their self-titled debut album. The award -- which typically leads to increased sales in the U.K. and Ireland -- aims to commemorate the best album released in those countries during the previous 12 months.
August 20, 2010 - Were Johnny Carson still alive and the king of late-night, he would be making countless weather jokes this summer on the "Tonight Show." It's not just chilly, it's long sleeves, don't-forget-a-jacket, turn on the heater cold. Come to Los Angeles this summer and see how it feels to be in San Francisco. Every outdoor show finds people bundled up, sandals giving way to scarves and a hot cup of coffee sounding more desirable than a cold beer.
June 11, 2010 - Corinne Bailey Rae will cap off her summer roadwork with a series of U.S. dates that will be a mix of headlining shows, Lilith Fair appearances and opening sets for fellow singer/songwriter Norah Jones.
January 26, 2010 - English singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has plotted her first North American tour in three years as she supports her brand-new album, "The Sea."
March 24, 2008 - Corinne Bailey Rae's husband, Jason Rae, 31, was found dead in his London apartment March 22, according to published reports. Rae, a saxophonist with the Haggis Horns, died of a suspected drug overdose.
April 17, 2007 - Grammy-winning singer/pianist John Legend has added a new leg of dates to his tour with singer Corinne Bailey Rae, extending the trek through the month of May.
February 21, 2007 - Norah Jones' "Not Too Late," which was temporarily ousted from the No. 1 spot on the US album chart last week, returns to the top this week.
February 9, 2007 - Grammy-winning singer/pianist John Legend will launch a North American tour in April as he continues to expand upon the success of last year's "Once Again."
January 24, 2007 - Two months after it first hit stores, the self-titled debut from Daughtry--led by "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry--has logged its first week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 album chart.
London-based electronic trio the xx have won this year's Mercury Prize -- and a check for 20,000 pounds (about $30,700) -- for their self-titled debut album. The award -- which typically leads to increased sales in the U.K. and Ireland -- aims to commemorate the best album released in those countries during the previous 12 months.
Were Johnny Carson still alive and the king of late-night, he would be making countless weather jokes this summer on the "Tonight Show." It's not just chilly, it's long sleeves, don't-forget-a-jacket, turn on the heater cold. Come to Los Angeles this summer and see how it feels to be in San Francisco. Every outdoor show finds people bundled up, sandals giving way to scarves and a hot cup of coffee sounding more desirable than a cold beer.
Corinne Bailey Rae will cap off her summer roadwork with a series of U.S. dates that will be a mix of headlining shows, Lilith Fair appearances and opening sets for fellow singer/songwriter Norah Jones.
