Posted: 6:31 AM - The 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition kicks off Friday in North Texas.

Updated: 9:31 AM - Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state.

Updated: 05/23/2013 - It has been a rough week for many. So how about something to bring a smile to your face? YouTube is 8 years old this week and in celebration, here's one of the most famous viral videos ever -- Baby Twins Talking, Part 2

Updated: 05/23/2013 - Emails displayed in court show a lawyer for the parent company of AEG Live LLC referred to Michael Jackson as a "freak" on the day the singer signed a contract for his ill-fate comeback concerts.

Posted: 05/23/2013 - President Barack Obama says music is often one place where people turn during trying times, both for comfort and for inspiration.

Posted: 05/23/2013 - Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.

Posted: 05/21/2013 - Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.

Updated: 05/21/2013 - Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.

Posted: 05/21/2013 - MOSCOW (AP) - Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. is turning his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts - alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Updated: 05/20/2013 - LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.