By Mesfin Fekadu AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes' charts following her death on Thursday. Her "30 Greatest Hits" album hit the No. 1 spot, replacing Nicki Minaj's new album, while…

ARIES If you’re going back to work after a long vacation, expect to feel exhaustion kick in sooner rather than later. Your partner and loved ones will demand your attention, but you’d be better off getting some much needed rest.…

By Todd Houston Contributor After many years of playing around the local and regional scenes in different groups, drummer Mark Adamany and bassist Joel Rostamo have reunited with guitarist Tom Massari as well as new lead vocalist Chris…

ARIES Home renovations are on the agenda this week. You might even decide to completely redecorate your living space. You’ll be surprised at how easily you’re able to master manual tasks, and this will leave you feeling proud. TAURUS…

Staff Report WACKEN, Germany - Two men wandered away from their nursing home Friday night to attend the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival. According to the Deutsche Welle, police found the men around 3 a.m., at the four-day…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - There are three shows left in the 2018 Music in the Park concert series at the Sinnissippi Music Shell. Two of the performances are makeup dates that were postponed due to weather, and have been rescheduled for…

ARIES You’ll suddenly find the inspiration you need to start fresh on the right foot. You’ll be highly determined and ready to turn your life around entirely. You aspire to a better tomorrow. TAURUS After being surrounded by a…

ARIES You’ll have a ton on your plate at work, and time will be scarce. If you’re currently taking some time off, try to balance your schedule so that you’ll be able to do everything you’d like. TAURUS You’ll take a spontaneous…

ARIES See your doctor at the slightest sign of trouble. You’ll manage to accurately size people up and create harmony around you. Your leadership will help improve the atmosphere at work. TAURUS An emergency situation at work could…

By Todd Houston Contributor The band? Letters from Jett. The album? Heartbreaks & Hangovers. Rockford native Trace Foster and company offer up a new album and are calling the genre Southern rock/country. While I suppose that’s…

ARIES You’ll have a bit of trouble getting in touch with certain people, so expect to have to wait a while for an answer, even if you’ve already left several messages. Whether or not it’s an emergency, you’ll need to be patient.…

ARIES You’ll witness a situation that will leave you perplexed. Someone will tell you a secret that you won’t feel comfortable keeping. You need an outlet to vent. TAURUS It’d be a good idea to avoid coffee this week. You’ll feel…

ARIES Summer vacation is near, and you’ll start planning a big family vacation. If it’s going to be a road trip, it would be wise to learn how to read a map. TAURUS You’ll be incredibly proud of your children’s accomplishments at…

ARIES The upcoming negotiation you’ve been working countless hours on will start to give you serious anxiety. One of your friends may declare their love for you out of the blue, even if you aren’t single. TAURUS You can’t make an…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter MIAMI - Matt "Guitar" Murphy, best known for his role as the lead guitarist in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," died Friday. He was 88. Before he was tapped for the hit movie and as a touring musician with…