N.Y. concertmaster joining USC faculty

LOS ANGELES -- Glenn Dicterow, concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic for more than 30 years, will be leaving the venerated orchestra and joining the faculty of the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles.

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Obama heading to Broadway to raise campaign money

LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to raising money, the Obama re-election campaign knows it can count on the showbiz community.

After a visit to Los Angeles this month for a Hollywood fundraiser at George Clooney's house, President Barack Obama is ...

'American Idol' finale draws a ratings low

LOS ANGELES -- It was a great night for Phillip Phillips, but for "American Idol," maybe not so much.

Phillips, a husky-voiced troubadour, conquered Season 11 as expected on Wednesday night's two-hour finale, slipping past his last competitor, 16...