Chris Brown fans are in sore need of a reality check

Chris Brown walked on the Grammy stage Sunday to accept his award for best R&B album, hugged a couple of people, smiled that big smile of his, then thanked God and his fans.

It seemed like a nice enough moment for a young singer and dancer who was collecting his first Grammy award, who overcame a tumultuous few years to release a hit album that revived his fame. Read more →

The temptation to spend at Target is too much to resist

Last week I saw a Twitter friend bragging about leaving Target and spending less than $5.

My response? Read more →

Comedians Romano, James take to the road

Comedians Ray Romano and Kevin James are bringing a one-two punch of comedy to Fresno's Saroyan Theatre on March 21.

Romano, of "Everybody Loves Raymond" fame, and James, of "King of Queens" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," have been known to perform in tandem in Las Vegas. But now they're taking the show on the road. Read more →

Drake makes 'Headlines' with speedy ticket sales

If you're counting on seeing rapper/singer Drake when he comes to Fresno on March 8 and you don't already have tickets, then you find yourself in a tough and costly predicament.

Tickets to see Drake -- a teen actor turned hip-hop heartthrob -- went on sale last week and were promptly ravaged by his devoted fan base. Read more →

More ways that you, too, can be a better Fresnan

Sometimes Fresnans need a push to get out and explore the region.

Contrary to what many grumbling naysayers might say, there's a lot to enjoy here, and some of it flies under the radar. Too far under the radar, if you ask me. Read more →

Move over, K-Fed, Fresno has a new No. 1 punchline: Kasey Kahl

This week when Kasey Kahl -- the local guy who has parlayed his stint on ABC's "The Bachelorette" into a reality TV career -- was arrested at a local bar, the news played out the way many a Fresno story does.

Gossip mongers TMZ, who broke the news, gave us the K-Fed treatment -- i.e., "Fresno, the hometown of Kevin Federline." Read more →

The fun goes on after sad goodbyes to BB's, Omar

A couple reasons to shed a tear this week and a couple reasons to raise our glasses for a toast.

Bye, bye, BB's: When I first moved to Fresno, BB's Lounge in Northwest Fresno was my No. 1 hangout. Read more →

Lopez, McGraw flop, Fulton 55 soars in '11 Fresno music scene

We've made lists, checked them twice, opened gifts and watched the ball drop -- now there's one last thing to do before moving on to 2012.

Let's look back at the year that was in the central San Joaquin Valley's music scene. Read more →