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Black Eyed Peas and Obama say `Yes We Can`

The new video featuring Barack Obama and the Black Eyed Peas is a hit on YouTube.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A new song featuring Presidential Candidate Barack Obama is being watched by millions. It is as unlikely as the candidate himself but proof that change is inevitable in the future of this great nation and that we have the capability of growing in good ways in spite of some of our bad traits.

The song and video feature a star cast, by will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, along with several celebrities including Kate Walsh, Scarlett Johansson, and John Legend (to name a few) have gotten together to pay homage to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Oregon Bluegrass Band Gaining Airtime in Europe with New Release (VIDEO)

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising gaining international attention.

(MT. ANGEL, Ore.) - Internationally known but locally based, the original hard driving bluegrass band Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising will appear at the Mt. Angel Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 2nd beginning at 7:30 PM.

Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising are currently enjoying the success of their latest CD "Burning Down the House", which is receiving airplay not only across America but in places such as Belgium, France and Canada.

Britney Spears Launches New Single Featuring Zedstar

An inside source says that the song was downloaded more than 50,000 times only yesterday.

(LOS ANGELES) - Pop-Queen Britney Spears is going through a hard time in her private life, but sources in Hollywood say her musical career is returning to the top of the world.

After the great successes of "Gimme More" and "Piece of Me", yesterday Britney Spears launched the new song "Break the ice" featuring Zedstar.

The Hoof N` Holler Bull Riding and Dance Rocks Albany on New Year`s Eve

The Event includes a Designated Driver Program and a Free Shuttle service to Comfort Suites and Phoenix Inn & Suites.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The HOOF N` HOLLER, the Biggest New Year`s Eve Event of its kind in the Northwest is coming to the Linn County Fairgrounds New Year’s Eve. Complete with Pyrotechnics, Special Effects, Concert Sound and Lighting.

This year, Les Schwab Tire Centers is offering "The Bounty in Linn County", an added Cash Bounty that goes to the winning cowboy. Bull riding Champions from 5 states will put it all on the line to determine who’s number #1.

Singer Dan Fogelberg Dies from Prostate Cancer at 56

American singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg passes away at his home in Maine.

(SALEM, Ore.) - He's with the leader of the band now. At the age of 56, the legendary American singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg has passed away. His publicist says that after losing a battle with cancer, Dan left us this morning at 6:00 AM.

"He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side. His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him."

More Trouble for Britney Spear`s Child Custody Case

This is the fourth time that the blonde singer has skipped court.

(LOS ANGELES) - Kevin Federline's attorney, Mark V. Kaplan, is trying to convince the Court to ban Britney Spears from appealing for enhanced custody of her children, after she missed her court-ordered deposition in her ongoing custody trial a few days ago.

K-Fed's lawyer highlighted that the Toxic singer declared that she was too sick on Wednesday to be present for the deposition, but then she went out partying on Thursday morning.

Peter Pan at Elsinore Theatre Sunday, January 20th

Peter Pan the high flying musical comes to the Elsinore Theatre, in Salem on Sunday, January 20th for 2 performances only.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Produced by The Park Avenue Worldwide Group, this is a new staging of the musical Peter Pan that features the music and lyrics of Broadway legends Jule Styne, Carolyn Leigh, Mark Charlap and Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Starring in this production will be Brooke Stone as Peter. Brooke was recently seen in Hairspray, The Beauty and Beast and Grease. Also appearing onstage will be Gary Kimble as Cap’t Hook.

Led Zeppelin Lights Up the London Night

The band plays on.

(LONDON) - It has been twenty-two years since Led Zeppelin have played a full set together on stage, and for 18,000 lucky pairs of fans, the wait is up. The floor of the O2 arena in London is packed today, as Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Jon Paul Jones, and Jason Bonham command the stage.

Former Bad Company front-man Paul Rodgers is also set to perform, as well as former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman.

Quiet Riot Lead Singer, Kevin DuBrow, Dead at 52 (VIDEO)

The original band was started by Randy Rhoads in 1975, but broke up in 1979 when Rhoads went on to join Ozzy Osbourne's band.

(LAS VEGAS) - The lead singer of the 1980s heavy metal band Quiet Riot, has died.

Kevin DuBrow died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to TMZ.com. He was 52. The Clark County coroner's office was examining the body to determine the cause of death, according to TMZ.

Hulk Hogan Headed to New Arena: Divorce Court

The couple were shown attending marital counseling sessions during their reality TV show Hogan Knows Best, but had reconciled.

(ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ) - The wife of former pro-wrestler and reality TV star Hulk Hogan has filed for divorce.

Linda Hogan, or Linda Marie Bollea, 48, applied for the separation last week, seeking to end their 24-years together. Hogan, 54, whose real name is Terry Bollea, claimed the first he knew about the divorce was when newspaper reporters contacted him about it.