Associated Press – 10 mins ago WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on gay rights: OBAMA: Now supports legal recognition of same-sex marriage, a matter decided by states. Opposed that recognition in 2008 presidential campaign — and in 2004 Senate campaign — while supporting the extension of legal rights and benefits to [...]

Throaty, vibrant vocalist Brittany Howard was the focal point of this gig by the retro-loving Alabama band ©WireImage Brittany Howard and Zac Cockrell of Alabama Shakes You can tell there’s a buzz around Alabama Shakes because they’ve quickly acquired the sort of gig-goer who yaks away during the show, only pausing when the most familiar [...]

FOXJoshua Ledet gave an unbelievable rendition of a James Brown’s “It’s a man’s man’s man’s world” on American Idol Wednesday night. It doesn’t get much better than this. As this season’s “American Idol” finale draws near, the final four contestants each needed a moment of unparalleled greatness. Each needed a show-stopping, mind-blowing performance to propel [...]

Not surprisingly, the election of Francois Hollande as President of the French Republic has made headlines in the European and international press. Most foreign media insist, first, that this victory is a page that looks for France, and it will mark, then a change in European politics. As outgoing president, Nicolas Sarkozy, it is considered [...]

A couple whose marriage was going on the rocks sought the advice of a marriage counsellor. The counsellor pleaded with them to patch up their quarrel, but they were adamant. “So,” said the counsellor, “you know the consequences and you want to part. Remember this. You must divide your property equally.” The wife flared up. [...]