Topic: Paul Simon

Under African Skies: movie review

When Paul Simon played, apartheid as his backdrop.

Mama Hope uses humor to change the West's view of Africa

Nonprofit Mama Hope has released three videos that employ humor to create new perceptions of Africa and to show that it is full of capable people with the potential to support themselves. The aim is to create a new conversation about the continent and humanize the people who live there.

'One Day on Earth' captures the variety of human experience

Kyle Ruddick and Brandon Litman got some 19,000 people to make videos of what they saw on a single day in every country in the world. The film 'One Day on Earth' shows what they found.

Stocks mixed; Dow rallies late

After dropping as much as 94 points earlier Thursday, the Dow rallied late in the day to close up 19 points, at 13145.

Rick Santorum sweater vest: 'What not to wear' or sleeveless genius?

Rick Santorum's sleeveless sweater vest has taken on a life of its own this week, even garnishing its own Twitter account. Candidates' sartorial choices many times take on special significance.

Mitt Romney chooses theme song. Is 'Born Free' a good choice?

Mitt Romney has chosen Kid Rock's 'Born Free' as the theme song for his presidential campaign, but pundits wonder what he's trying to say with the choice.

Former US Sen. Charles Percy of Illinois was 'fervently moderate'

Former US Sen. Charles Percy of Illinois, who passed on Saturday, was a moderate Republican whose views put him at odds with conservatives including former President Richard Nixon.

9/11 Anniversary: Around the country, Americans pause to remember

The nation commemorated the tenth anniversary of 9/11 with moments of silence and a determination to carry on. In New York, the families of those lost visited the 9/11 Memorial for the first time.

Top Picks: 'Eliza Doolittle' album, a documentary about Bhutto, Paul Simon's 'So Beautiful or So What,' and more

A self-titled album from English singer Eliza Doolittle, a documentary about Benazir Bhutto, Paul Simon's new album 'So Beautiful or So What,' and more recommendations.

American Idol: Yes, there's life after Pia Toscano

American Idol contestants were eager to prove they earned their rightful spots in the final eight. But on Wednesday's American Idol, the closest proof was Casey Abrams's cover of a Nat King Cole song.

Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond head latest class into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper and several other notable musicians were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night. After accepting his latest honor, Alice Cooper performed for the New York audience.

A Daley for a White House job? Critics lash out at 'Chicago Machine.'

Word that William Daley is Obama's top choice for chief of staff, to replace fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel, have fed the line that the 'Chicago Machine' is taking over Washington.

Deficit reduction plan: Durbin and Bixby weigh in

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and the Concord Coalition's Bob Bixby comment on the impact of the Bowles-Simpson deficit reduction proposal.

Unemployment up? Not in these four maverick cities.

The US lost jobs in September and the unemployment rate remains at a high 9.6 percent, the US Department of Labor reported Friday. But some metropolitan areas are bucking the trend and adding jobs. By making everything from food to music and band instruments, these four metros have seen the biggest year-over-year decline in their unemployment rates. Is your city on this list?

Oprah Winfrey: new season marks the beginning of the end

Oprah Winfrey surprised the 300 people in her studio audience Monday with a trip to Australia, at the premiere of the final season of her show.

Paul McCartney sings "I love you, I love you" to Michelle Obama

Paul McCartney joked that President Obama might punch him out after singing romantic lyrics to First Lady Michelle Obama.

US Library of Congress honors Paul McCartney

The former Beatle performed at a private concert for Nancy Pelosi, Stevie Wonder, and Jerry Seinfeld. He will play for President Obama at the White House Wednesday.

Could home recording doom professional music studios?

Inexpensive home recording equipment helps artists rise from outside the mainstream labels.

How a little jam went global

'Stand by Me' YouTube hit started a cascade of interviews, a CD – and next month, a tour.

Groups try musical chairs

Band-jumping leads to some bright, sometimes unorthodox, pairings.

Obamas credit Stevie Wonder for true love

Corruption winds through Illinois politics

Weak laws and entrenched culture lets officials put personal gain ahead of public service.

David Axelrod: architect of Obama's unlikely campaign

Barack Obama's chief strategist grew up loving the political fight while holding to the ideals in the message.

David Axelrod: architect of Obama's unlikely campaign

Barack Obama's chief strategist grew up loving the political fight while holding to the ideals in the message.