During a time when so many are facing hardship, Land O' Lakes artist Leonardo Villanueva just released a CD he is anticipating will bring the light of "hope" into people's hearts. ...more

February 18, 2009

Whitney Houston Makes Triumphant Comeback At Party ...more

February 8, 2009

The inauguration is over, so let the Super Bowl party begin. We move from the warm afterglow of the Obama drama to that annual celebration of pigskin prowess and spectacular beer commercials. ...more

January 23, 2009

When Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson takes the microphone to sing the national anthem for Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1 in Raymond James Stadium, she will have to reach new heights to top Whitney Houston's 1991 version. ...more

January 15, 2009

Lee Gordon, who entertained and educated thousands over the last four decades as a music director, died Wednesday after a yearlong fight with cancer. ...more

January 8, 2009

From a reluctant superhero to '80s retreads to the teachings of a respected Tibetan Buddhist, the DVD, music and book sections of your fave store (or Web site) have a lot to offer this week. Get a jump on Black Friday by picking up these titles beginning today. ...more

November 25, 2008

Surprisingly, a drum set and other musical instruments sat Thursday on the altar at Fellowship Church. ...more

November 17, 2008

You're not supposed to lose a sister who's just 43 years old. But that's what happened to Tampa resident Linda Brown. Her sister, Patti Medley, suffered a brain-stem stroke while visiting Panama City in late March. A week later, she was gone. ...more

May 23, 2008

Year after year, musicians head back into the studio looking to craft the next irresistable holiday classic or insufferable novelty song. And, as always, Friday Extra is there to pass judgment on their efforts. Here, then, is our annual roundup of the freshly festive selections on your CD store's shelves. ...more

November 23, 2007