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Local artist GRiZ moves up at Movement

Southfield's Grant Kwiecinski, aka GRiZ, has several other gigs scheduled for this summer, including Wakarusa fest in Arkansas. Grant Kwiecinski

Grant Kwiecinski, aka GRiZ, used to attend Movement, now he's on stage for the second year. Read about him and see the complete lineup. More

Review: 'Hangover Part III' is better sequel to original

Justin Bartha, left, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms and Bradley Cooper reprise their roles from the first 'Hangover.' Warner Bros. Pictures

First things first: 'The Hangover Part III' is much better than the second 'Hangover.' 'Part III' is an odd piece of work, a twisty caper with a surprisingly dark tone that is more adventure than comedy. More

Review: HBO's 'Behind the Candelabra' lacks both flash and substance

Michael Douglas stars as flamboyant pianist Liberace in 'Behind the Candelabra.' HBO

Unfortunately, 'Behind the Candelabra' doesn't really try to explain Liberace's phenomenal popularity. Were we really that clueless and open to cheap dazzle? More

Hamlin Corner sports bar adds Royal Oak location

Hamlin Corner will have its grand opening this weekend on Main Street in Royal Oak. Hamlin Corner

Hamlin Corner joins the Royal Oak nightlife scene with a grand opening this weekend. Located at 386 N. Main just north of 11 Mile, the bar is a member of the Hamlin Pub family, which has locations throughout Oakland and Macomb counties. More

Fall Out Boy 'Save Rock and Roll' with Fillmore performance

Cutline: Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump performs at the Fillmore Detroit Wednesday. Adam Graham/ Detroit News

A recharged, revamped Fall Out Boy returned to the Fillmore Detroit Wednesday, treating the sold-out crowd to a pumped-up versions of new favorites and classics from the band’s catalog. More

What's happening this weekend

Michael Blackson is one of Saturday's Superstars of Comedy at Music Hall. Frederick M. Brown /Getty Images

Laugh with Michael Blackson and the other Superstars of Comedy, attend the 41st St. Mary's Polish Country Fair, see Eddie Money, check out the Movement electronic music festival and more. More

Canada's Shaw and Stratford festivals lure Detroiters with classics, contemporary works

Paul Nolan, center, is Cousin Kevin in Stratford's 'Tommy.' Michael Cooper

Summer is made for festivals. And if you're up for a road trip, the Shaw and Stratford festivals in Ontario will whet your theater appetite. More

Gas station Mexican restaurant opens as standalone Las Cazuelas Grill

Cristina Aldana recently opened Las Cazuelas after running two successful Mexican spots in gas stations. David Coates/The Detroit News

When a little Mexican lunch counter in a gas station becomes something of a dining destination, it says something very good about the talents of the proprietors. More

Andrew WK, Anti-Flag among the headliners at punk rock Bled Fest in Howell

Comeback Kid rides the crowd at 2012's Bled Fest. Matt Radick

When Nate Dorough was a student at Hartland High School in Howell in the 1990s, he daydreamed of his cafeteria turning into the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. He didn't realize one day it would happen, or that he'd be the one doing it. More

Art worth $60,000 sells at CCS exhibit

Janice Milheu, left, of Ann Arbor and Barbara Robins of Franklin enjoy browsing the art work at the Center for Creative Studies event. Ricardo Thomas/The Detroit News

This is a social event where some guests prefer not to socialize — at least for a while. They'd rather shop. More

Obama to honor Carole King at White House concert

President Barack Obama is showing singer-songwriter Carole King that she has friends at the White House. More

This weekend's top events

St. Mary's Polish Country Fair is in its 41st year. St. Mary's Polish Country Fair

With an extended weekend for Memorial Day, there is plenty to do in Metro Detroit over the holiday, both indoors and out. More

Pierce Street in Birmingham gets graffiti art, on purpose

Artist Syntex created this aerosol work, mounted on the construction wall in front of Toast Birmingham. Michael H. Hodges /The Detroit News

Birmingham's posh shopping district on Pierce Street, all ripped up for construction, now sports five large pieces of aerosol art by five different Detroit artists, with more to come. More

Single takes: New and notable singles

Mayer Hawthorne's latest has a bit of a hip-hop feel, unlike his past Motown-inspired albums. John Sciulli /Getty Images

Mayer Hawthorne continues to grow, Kanye West continues challenging himself and fans with 'New Slaves,' Angie Miller disappoints in 'You Set Me Free' and more. More

Up in the Aether steampunk convention hits area this weekend

Up in the Aether, a new steampunk convention, is coming to town this weekend to replace the World Steam Expo. More

Beyoncé expands voice's reach to 'Epic' proportions

Queen Tara (voiced by Beyoncé ) reigns over Moonhaven, an unseen, Eden-like world. Blue Sky Studios

Beyoncé loved voicing Queen Tara in the new children's movie 'Epic' — at least once she stopped crying. More

Grapevine: Singer Pickler named new ‘Dancing’ champion

Country singer Kellie Pickler and her partner Derek Hough were Tuesday’s “Dancing with the Stars” winners. Adam Taylor / ABC

Kellie Pickler came into the final “Dancing With the Stars” episode in second place but finished in first. More

Danny Glover will headline Bal Africain

Actor Danny Glover will headline this year's Bal Africain at the Detroit Institute of Arts on June 15. Glover, who starred with Mel Gibson in the 'Lethal Weapon' movies, will be honored by the DIA auxiliary Friends of African and African American Art. More

Detroit native gets big break as part of Leno 'Pumpcast' couple

Detroiter Monifa Sims and her husband, Will, were guests on the 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.' NBC

For many aspiring actors and entertainers in Hollywood, the big break comes in many forms — sometimes unusual and even unbelievable. More

Eminem’s music publisher sues Facebook over use of song

Eminem Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Eminem's music publisher is suing Facebook and an advertiser for using a song from the "Marshall Mathers LP" without permission in a recent advertisement for the new Facebook feature called "Airplane." More

Lawyer: No background check done on Jackson doctor

Michael Jackson died three months after announcing the London O2 Arena concerts. Joel Ryan /Associated Press

AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday. More

U-M student wins film award

University of Michigan student Perry Janes has won a Student Academy Award for his film 'Zug.' Janes' is one of three films honored in the Alternative category. More

5K and Fun Walk returns to Belle Isle Grand Prix

The race car drivers aren't the only ones circling the Grand Prix track on Belle Isle this month. Runners and walkers can sign up now for the Shakedown 5K and Family Fun Walk, which takes place the evening of May 28 on the track. More

Grapevine: Billboard awards’ TV ratings up

Fans booed Justin Bieber’s speech at the Billboard awards. Ethan Miller / Getty Images

Miguel leg-dropped a fan, Justin Bieber got booed and a whole lot of people tuned in as Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards scored its highest ratings in 12 years. More

Dave and Chuck headed to WRIF

The rumors about Dave Hunter, Lisa Way and Chuck 'the Freak' Urquhart coming to WRIF-FM are true. Greater Media Detroit

Dave Hunter and Chuck 'the Freak' Urquhart have been named WRIF-FM's new morning show after months of speculation. The show, made popular on Canadian airways via Windsor's 89X (CIMX-FM) with Lisa Way, will run 6-10 a.m. beginning May 28. More

The Doors’ Ray Manzarek dies at 74

Ray Manzarek of The Doors performs at the Sunset Strip Music Festival launch party celebrating The Doors at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. on Aug. 16, 2012. Chris Pizzello/Invision/Associated Press

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who had a dramatic impact on rock 'n' roll, has died. He was 74. More

Bernard Waber, 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile' author, dies at age 91

Bernard Waber debuted as an author in 1962 with 'The House on East 88th Street.' The book introduced readers to the loveable Lyle, first spotted in a bathtub in an Upper East Side brownstone. Lyle's story continued in 'Lyle Finds His Mother,' 'Lyle and the Birthday Party.' Associated Press

Bernard Waber, author of such children's favorites as 'The House on East 88th Street' and 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile,' has died. More

App of the Week: SMART Parks

The Michigan Recreation and Park Association has teamed up with Royal Oak-based app developer Mousetrap Mobile to create SMART Parks, a free mobile app and text alert service. More

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Taylor Swift won awards for top female artist, top Billboard 200 artist, top digital songs artist, top country artist, top Billboard 200 album and top country album for 'Red,' and top country song for 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' John Shearer/Invision/AP

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. More

Latest headlines

Tigers sweep Indians in wet, wacky series' finale

The Tigers splashed past the Cleveland Indians 11-7 on Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep of the first-place Tribe. They waited out delays of one hour and 50 minutes to win it. More Repcom20130523..c3305230362.article.sports0104NoLabel

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