Oakland Youth Orchestra's 40th Season Opener Offers Tribute to Founders

More than 350 southeast Michigan youths, ages 7-18, are involved in the orchestra, which opens its 40th season with a Nov. 6 concert.

Did Chefs with Local Ties Survive 'Top Chef' Season 12 Opener?

Dearborn native Mei Lin won the elimination challenge, and James Rigato of Howell also remained in the game.

'Vodka Rox' Sampling Event Features 60+ Vodkas

In addition to samplings, mixologists from some the area’s best bars and restaurants will erve hand-crafted cocktails and asty bites.

Flutist Unfazed By Butterfly Kiss Has Michigan Ties: Watch

Yukie Ota won the world’s heart during unflinching competitive performance with a butterfly perched on her forehead. The video went viral.

Think You Missed the MI Great Artist Deadline? Think Again

Because of a bottleneck in the application process, the deadline has been extended to Oct. 10.

Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor Announces Lineup for ECHO Fest 2014

Some of the best from Detroit's and the Midwest's psychedelic music will be on two stages at 15th annual ECHO Fest on Nov. 15.

Detroit Revs Batman's Motor

Ben Affleck gets sentimental about Detroit, where he has been filming Warner Bros. “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” superhero showdown.

Rocker Bob Seger to Play Michigan: When, Where and How to Buy Tickets

First leg of national tour includes two Michigan dates; metro Detroit show may be added.

'Preachers of Detroit' Reality Series Shows Pastors' Lives Away from the Pulpit

Oxygen’s “Preachers of L.A.” starring Detroit-born evangelist Deitrick Haddon is developing a Motor City franchise.

Batman (or Was it Bruce Wayne?) Gambles Big at Detroit Casino

Actor Ben Affleck caught on camera last week with $30K worth of chips at MotorCity Casino.

'Holy Hollywood, Batman': Extras Cast for 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice'

For now, only background extras are needed for the Zack Snyder-directed movie, which is being filed in the Detroit area.

CBS Saturday Morning Show Features a Familiar Location and a Story that Metro Detroit Wrote

New half-hour series celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity, encourages young people to use their imagination and pursue STEM careers.

Kate Upton, Detroit Tigers Boyfriend Exposed in Nude Selfie Hacking

A nude bathroom mirror selfie of the Sports Illustrated model and Major League Baseball’s Justin Verlander went viral over the weekend.

Laugh: Teen and Sassy Grandma Take Cyberspace By Storm With Viral Videos

Kevin Droniak and his Grandma Lill are an unlikely comedy duo, but their YouTube channel is spreading like wildfire.

GMA Meteorologist: Call Me 'Ugly,' But Don't Call Me 'Weather Girl'

‘Good Morning America’ meteorologist and Michigan native Ginger Zee got the last word after cyberbully called her an “ugly weather girl."

What's on Your Labor Day 2014 Ticket? 9 Sure Bets

Arts, Beats & Eats or Michigan Peach Festival promise tasty fun; check world’s largest free jazz festival or Michigan Mute indie music fest.

Arts, Beats & Eats Best Bet for Labor Day 2014 Celebration

There’s nothing ordinary about this street festival, which runs Friday-Monday in downtown Royal Oak.

Space Limited, Reservations Required: Buy Tickets Now for Oakland Uncorked

A portion of proceeds will benefit Clarkston SCAMP, a five-week summer day camp for children and young adults with special needs.

#CivilRights50: 50 Years of 'Dancing in the Street'

The Motown pop hit debuted on airwaves almost exactly 50 years ago, and Martha Reeves is embarking on a world tour to commemorate it.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

Disney's Bears: Funny, Fascinating and Rated G

"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.

'Heaven is for Real' in Theaters Now

Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Captain America' Oh Beautiful!

Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.

'Bad Words' Offers 'Cinematic Catharsis,' Plus an Interview with Jason Bateman

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.

‘Address Unknown,’ Based on Exchange of Letters in Pre-Nazi Germany Comes to West Bloomfield Stage

The story, which the late Irwin Shaw had translated into Hebrew, will be presented in Hebrew, with English subtitles, on April 6.

Ferndale’s Torino Named Detroit Free Press 2014 Restaurant of the Year

The restaurant, which critic Sylvia Vector says “could hold its own anywhere in America,” is known for exquisite dishes, “each one a small work of art and a seduction in flavor.”

2014 Oscars Predictions and 10 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.

VIDEO/REVIEW: 'Pompeii' — Lava Is Coming

Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

A Hollywood Valentine: Lifelong Hollywood Couples and Their Classic Movies

Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

Michigan Singers Win Spots on 'American Idol'

They are among thousands of people who auditioned when the Fox show came to Detroit last year.

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Music at the Movies: Top 10 Must-Have Film Scores of 2013

2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.