Riders in the Sky here Sunday

Members of Riders in the Sky, appearing Sunday at Hanford’s Historic Fox Theatre, are known as the keepers of the flame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.

For 30 years they have remained true to Western music, but have also become modern-day icons with their own genre of wacky humor and Western wit. They encourage buckaroos and buckarettes to live life “The Cowboy Way!”

The band, which has won two Grammys, was formed by a theoretical plasma physicist, a wildlife manager, an English major and a Polka Hall of Fame member. More than 30 years later, the original members are still entertaining. The key to keeping the same founding members intact, unlike the Rolling Stones or the Beatles, is explained by Ranger Doug: “Separate hotel rooms.”

Country-western singer Messina brings 'Music Room' to Valley

Touring with just three of her musicians, Messina will perform scaled-down versions of her No. 1 singles, favorite covers and songs she's written but not yet recorded. The intimate setting will allow fans to interact with Messina, who will answer questions, take requests and talk about some of the stories behind her songs.

"Taking requests -- especially for new material -- and answering questions from the audience makes it a blast, because literally every show is different," Messina said. "I never know what people are going to say, but that's part of what makes it so much fun."

Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist who's had nine No. 1 singles. She's been honored by The Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and The Grammy Awards and was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week No. 1 songs from the same album.

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his.

Lopez and Lambert will be among more than a dozen performers at Sunday's ceremony, and they took time out Thursday to perfect their performances.

Lopez is in top form, but she's still a little nervous. She'll be singing a song fans have never heard before and performing live on TV for the first time in years.

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Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

Police believe a batch of drugs blamed in Michael Jackson's death was purchased by his personal physician at a Las Vegas pharmacy, court documents released Friday show.

Search warrant records released by a Nevada judge revealed that police found receipts in the Las Vegas medical office of Dr. Conrad Murray showing he bought the powerful sedative propofol from Applied Pharmacy Services on May 12.

Murray, 56, a cardiologist, is the focus of a homicide investigation by Los Angeles police into the June 25 death of the 50-year-old pop music icon. Murray has not been charged with a crime.

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Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions

Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.

Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010

Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1

The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said.

Swedish Soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom dies at 82

Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died, her husband Sverker Olow says.

Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.

Chris Brown receives 'extremely favorable' report

Chris Brown has received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said Thursday.