Is everybody really a pimp or a ho, or are there other choices available to those of us who detest both alternatives?

NEW YORK (AP) -- Usher and his mother have reconciled, but he still wishes she hadn't boycotted his wedding three years ago.
In an interview with Vibe magazine, the 32-year-old says he was "very disappointed" that his mother decided not to witness his marriage to his former stylist, Tameka Foster. The two divorced last year.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake are the hottest duo in hip-hop _ for the moment.
They performed a medley of rap hits on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Wednesday night, and the clip is becoming a viral hit.

In an effort to further spread the message of early detection and education, local churches, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and PassinArt Theatre Company will present Portland's first Pink Sunday Event.

Mark Rucker, the internationally famous baritone singing in the Portland Opera's production of Pagliacci, is full of hilarious stories about his life on the classical stage.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Brian Burton and James Mercer worked in secret for almost a year as they developed tunes for a group that would become the Broken Bells. That approach was probably for the best.

Comedian Jon Stewart admits to being disappointed in President Obama's record in an interview with Bill O'Reilly of Fox News. The Skanner News Video.

Hip hop artist Luck-One has teamed up with Washington Producer T Mak for the single "More" – a single from the upcoming EP True Theory Outtakes. This marks Luck-One's sophomore release after the much celebrated 2009 project "Beautiful Music" with producer Dekk. The work won him a number of accolades, including being named a Top Ten EP's of the year  ...

You might not know it, but Jefferson High School was once known for its expansive art and music programs. But for years now, the three-story music wing has been silent. Practice rooms are empty, instruments sit unused and like-new uniforms sit listless on their hangers....For the next two weekends, the Rose City Music Fest will attempt to raise enough money to hire resident artists to help bring back Jefferson's once celebrated programs for music, graphic arts and drama

Dionne Warwick used her soul power to land her old school a $30,000 of brand new computer laboratory, giving youngsters access to top-class best computer equipment, software and free online training courses ...