MTV Networks International today announced Dell as one of three principal pan-European sponsors for the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards, joining edc by Esprit and Sony Ericsson. The Awards will be held at the Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool on Thursday 6th November 20...

Checking out the exhibits, listening to music and tromping up and down the midway at the Central States Fair can leave you needing a snack. The Journal features staff takes the guesswork out of what to order.

"Hi, TomCat, I'm Joe Stampley,? the man said as he shook my outstretched hand. Duh! Of course, he was Joe Stampley. Why had I not recognized this country music icon from the last ?60's and ?70's? His hair was gray instead of brown, but I still should have recognized him.

Last Sunday's Labor Day musical benefit celebration at the Community Hall was a huge success. More than 200 people enjoyed the varied array of musical entertainers provided by music coordinator Mona Premorel.

BEIJING ? The American Owl Restaurant, as it is known here, is indeed America encapsulated, in all its hot-sauced, cleavage-sprung glory. Chicken wings arrive deep fried, beverages in cold, frothy suds. American top 40 pop music blares on an endless loop ? as if someone brought KISS-FM all the way to China. And the Girls ? oh, the lovely ladies ? the neon orange short-shorts and white tops ...