New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright hospitalized after 2nd recent stroke

September 26th, 2009 Keillor hosts 1st 'Prairie Home' since strokeST. PAUL, Minn. — Humorist Garrison Keillor hosted his first broadcast of "A Prairie Home Companion" since suffering a minor stroke nearly three weeks ago.

September 25th, 2009 Beloved U.S. radio personality GARRISON KEILLOR is bouncing back to broadcasting following his stroke - he is returning to his regular radio show after just three weeks.

September 23rd, 2009 Palace announces Thai king's health has improvedBANGKOK — The royal palace says the health of Thailand's hospitalized 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej has improved, with his temperature back to normal and his appetite returning. The palace announced Wednesday night that the king was able to eat more and sleep better, so doctors had reduced the use of antibiotics and glucose drip with which he was being treated.

September 21st, 2009 81-year-old Thai king hospitalized for fourth dayBANGKOK — Thailand's 81-year-old king, the world's longest-serving monarch, remained hospitalized Tuesday for a fourth day with what the palace described as a lack of appetite and a low fever. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was admitted to a Bangkok hospital on Saturday with a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite.

September 21st, 2009 81-year-old Thai king hospitalized for third dayBANGKOK — Thailand's 81-year-old king, the world's longest-serving monarch, remained hospitalized for a third day Monday with low fever and loss of appetite, the palace said Monday. A statement from the Royal Household Bureau, read on evening news broadcasts, said King Bhumibol Adulyadej was on a glucose drip and was being treated with antibiotics.

September 20th, 2009 Thailand's 81-year-old King Bhumibol hospitalizedBANGKOK — Thailand's 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-serving monarch, has been hospitalized after suffering from a fever and fatigue, the palace announced Sunday. A statement from the Royal Household Bureau, read on the evening television news, said the king was taken to Siriraj Hospital on Saturday night on the advice of his doctors.

September 9th, 2009 Garrison Keillor hospitalized after minor strokeMINNEAPOLIS — Humorist Garrison Keillor still plans to start his new season of "A Prairie Home Companion" as scheduled in just over two weeks, despite suffering a minor stroke. Keillor had the stroke and was admitted to Saint Marys Hospital at Mayo Clinic, said Karl Oestreich, a spokesman for the Rochester, Minn.

September 3rd, 2009 Blues singer JESSE FORTUNE has died after collapsing onstage during a show in New York. He was 79. Fortune was pronounced dead at Mt.

August 19th, 2009 Robin Wright Penn files for divorceSAN FRANCISCO — Robin Wright and her husband, Sean Penn, are calling it quits on their more than decade-long marriage. People magazine reports that Wright filed for divorce from Penn Aug.

July 11th, 2009 Son of late Grammy nominee to take over NYC churchNEW YORK — The son of the late Grammy-nominated gospel singer Timothy Wright will be installed as pastor of his father's Brooklyn church. A family spokesman says 30-year-old David Wright will become leader of the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ on Sunday.

July 10th, 2009 Timothy Wright's son to take over NYC churchNEW YORK — The son of the late gospel singer Timothy Wright will be installed as pastor of his father's Brooklyn church. A family spokesman says 30-year-old David Wright will become leader of the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ on Sunday.

July 3rd, 2009 Country singer Ferlin Husky hospitalized in Tenn.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer has been hospitalized in Tennessee.

July 2nd, 2009 Essence Fest to celebrate black music in La.NEW ORLEANS — The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson's death. Singer Lionel Richie, a longtime friend of the pop superstar and festival headliner, says performing at Essence will give him and others a chance to regroup.

June 4th, 2009 LONDON - "Queen of the Blues" Koko Taylor has died, aged 80. Her record label has revealed that the award-winning singer died in hospital in Chicago from complications following recent surgery.

May 9th, 2009 Janiva Magness wins top honor at Blues AwardsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The soulful singer Janiva Magness won entertainer of the year at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis.