Imitation of Bel-Air Brothers

The Los Angeles Times runs obits for valet George Jacobs, scholar Ian Barbour, actor James Avery, actress Juanita Moore, and singer Phil Everly.

Unchained Melodies

"Como summed up the new sound; he was all about security, soda, and a short back and sides. A poll once claimed Como was America's ideal husband, but he was nobody's ideal lover."

Bob Stanley on The Guardian's music blog looks back to the pop music of the pre-rock 'n' roll era.