Dec 25th, 2008 · Day to Day senior producer Steve Proffitt and fifties fanatic Charles Phoenix visited the hotel not far from William Hearst's castle on the California coastline to see how it's holding up after a half century. The hotel is famous for its theme rooms and hot pink dining area
Oct 20th, 2008 · Before the fashion police were everywhere, there was only one: Mr. Blackwell. He began his annual worst-dressed list back in 1960 — targeting the fashion faux pas of the famous. Mr. Blackwell castigated Britney Spears for her "bra-topped collection of Madonna rejects." And for Bjork: "She dances in the dark — and dresses there, too." Still, he said he admired the celebrities on his list. Richard Blackwell was 86, when he died Sunday in Los Angeles.
Oct 16th, 2008 · The indestructible pop star (who proved decidedly destructible as an actress) makes her directorial debut. Mark Jenkins says that for an offbeat sex comedy about alt-culture love and larceny, it's surprisingly middlebrow.
May 15th, 2008 · Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two albums from two one-named singers: Madonna's Hard Candy and the self-titled release from Swedish pop singer Robyn.
Apr 29th, 2008 · Blender magazine's Lizzie Goodman test spins the new records you just have to hear, with discs from Portishead, Madonna and Robyn.
Apr 25th, 2008 · Madonna's new single, "4 Minutes," is an airtight, spit-polished production loaded with current stars, designed to send the message that Madonna still matters. Music critic Tom Moon reviews the pop icon's latest album, Hard Candy.
Mar 26th, 2008 · Hillary Clinton's husband and daughter have been campaigning hard for her. Now the senator has discovered more relatives who could at least provide some entertainment. A genealogical society found that she's distant cousins with Madonna and Celine Dion. But Barack Obama may have more to sing about.
Oct 11th, 2007 · Madonna is reportedly leaving Warner Records to sign an unprecedented agreement with concert promoters Live Nation. The move signals a shift in the music industry toward deals that bring albums, live concerts and merchandising under one roof.