Entertainment Today for Tuesday, Aug. 2

Kings of Leon Singer — I’m ‘Trying to get Better’ – TMZ.com [New Window]
Just two days after getting sick and bailing on a concert in Dallas — “Kings of Leon” singer Caleb Followill took to the streets of New York for some fresh air, telling TMZ, “I’m just trying to get better”. And with a nearly two-month break before …
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:12:15

SFU Pipe Band heads to World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow – Vancouver Sun [New Window]
nA band of pipers and drummers based in Burnaby will be among four elite Canadian pipe bands to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships on Aug. 13 in Glasgow. But competing and excelling in ..

Saskatoon’s The Sheepdogs win Rolling Stone cover contest – National Post [New Window]
Saskatoon rockers The Sheepdogs have won a spot on Rolling Stone magazine’s cover, the first unsigned band ever to do so. The Canadian quartet beat out 15 other musical acts, all of whom were American, in the magazine’s “Do you want to ..
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:40:52

Fantasia confirms pregnancy rumors [New Window]
Singer Fantasia Barrino revealed during a concert Sunday what has been rumored for months — she is pregnant.
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:16:14

Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne Marries Couple Onstage to Close Osheaga Festival – Spinner [New Window]
Moments before the last song, on the last day of Osheaga (July 31), Flaming Lips lead singer Wayne Coyne took several deep breaths and stopped the show. Having just finished a complete run through of their 1999 psychedelic comeback album, …
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:21:44

Drake Recruits Stevie Wonder For Take Care – MTV.com [New Window]
Drake has some pretty cool friends. During this weekend’s OVO Music Festival in Toronto, the Young Money spitter brought Lil Wayne, Nas, J. Cole, Rick Ross, The Weeknd and 22-time Grammy winner Stevie Wonder to rock in his hometown. …
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:46:19

MTV VJ on ‘120 Minutes’ [New Window]
An MTV classic is at last being let out of the vault.
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:45:15

Last hurrah in Jen’s Beverly Hills home [New Window]
Jennifer Aniston recently sold her Beverly Hills home, but before leaving for good, the actress threw one last bash at the recently unloaded property.
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:00:17

SappyFest sees growth, Arcade Fire performance – Times and Transcript [New Window]
SACKVILLE – Crowds gathered once again at Sackville’s sixth annual SappyFest this weekend to celebrate a blend of culture and music. Li’l Andy performs at the town bandstand during Sackville’s sixth annual SappyFest yesterday. …news articles »
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:02:22