Ukulele expert and all-around nice guy Jake Shimabukuro is releasing a LIVE albumn on April 14.

I am reading the cutest book, Very Valentine, the first in a trilogy about a grandmother and granddaughter who make shoes in a lovely old building in Greenich Village.

The press release for Michael Connelly's new book, "The Scarecrow" came in the form of an e-mail addressed to reviewers:

David Baldacci, crown prince of the political thriller is at it again. His new book, First Family, is set for release April 29 ... but News-Telegram readers will be able to check out my review and a Q&A with the man himself in an upcoming edition.

Maeve Binchy, one of my most favorite authors has just released a new book and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

Forget the big bank bailouts, the economic stiumulus package woes and your 401(k) balance. It's time for a little joy - Willie and the Wheel style.

Country music star Jason Aldean has focus. Or, if you talk to his mama, she would call him "hard headed."

The Dallas Opera's current production of Puccini's La boheme offers up some of the world's most beautiful music - and this time around - some of the opera world's most beautiful people, including tenor James Valenti.

Prep school kids. Spoiled. Shallow. One's dad is a senator. Another's mother is French. Horse shows. Designer labels. Sex. Drugs. Alcohol. Death.

Texas native Boz Scaggs, one of the founders of the Steve Miller Band, left his rock 'n roll roots and released an album of jazz standards in October last year.