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When Edie Brickell & New Bohemians had a hit in 1989, the band performed "What I Am" on Saturday Night Live, where Brickell spied singer Paul Simon. Now she's teamed up with her stepson, Harper Simon, to form The Heavy Circles, an indie-rock band with dark harmonies.

Anne Frank's diary is read and quoted around the world, by youngsters, statesmen and scholars alike. But novelist Francine Prose says it's time the diary was appreciated as literature — not just a historical document.

Thomas Keller is one of those chefs people speak of with awe. Now, he shares his recipes for caramelized sea scallops, iceberg lettuce slices, rainbow chard and brownies.

Although the family in Apologize, Apologize may seem extreme, author Elizabeth Kelly says they are just "hyper-functional." Amidst the egos, eccentricities and a menagerie of intelligent animals is a quiet story of one boy's coming-of-age.

Though born in France, Nobel laureate Jean-Marie Gustav Le Clezio is a nomadic writer, whose work has been defined by his life of travel around the world. For him, storytelling means melting into the background.

The Booker prize-winner's latest novel, an exploration of power and ambition, features a cast of characters bumping up against each other in 1914 Mesopotamia in 1914.

The British singer's new album, Soul 2, is a collection of reimagined R&B classics from the 1960s and '70s. He says, however, that his personal definition of soul has less to do with genre than with a songwriter's intent.

The singer, known for his kid-friendly music, returns to his eclectic roots on his new album.

The banjo player may have an old folk sound, but he's just 24 and hails from California's central valley -- not Appalachia. Still, with his Brylcreem-parted hair and high-waisted pants, Fairfield brings an old-time aesthetic to his old-time music. Hear him perform two songs live in the studio.

A 21-year-old who was reported missing in Normal on Thursday night has been found dead near a creek. Authorities say no foul play is suspected.