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50 Cent Wants to sign Jamelia to G-Unit label
The New York rapper turned music mogul met the Brummie singer while in London last October for the premiere of his thriller flick Dead Man Running. Continue Reading
Pearl Jam: ‘People get that this means something’
From suing Ticketmaster to sabotaging their own publicity, Pearl Jam’s history reads like a masterclass in career suicide. Yet rock’s righteous crusaders refuse to lie down Pearl Jam … ‘What’s so hard about being in a band?’ In the heart of ’s Seattle HQ, their singer Eddie Vedder contemplates what it felt like to be one of the two people who were, to the wider public, the faces of grunge. The other was Kurt Cobain, whose band Nirvana have been written into the rock canon, selling 10m copies in the US of their second album, Nevermind, released in September 1991. A month or so earlier, Pearl Jam had released their debut, Ten. It’s sold 13m in the United States so far. Such success would…
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The Big Gigs: Our critics’ music picks
POP/ROCK After all these years, maybe we’ve taken Tina Schlieske for granted. Not only can she out-rock just about any woman — or man — in town, but she’s a terrific entertainer. Never is that more evident than when she does her tribute to Elvis Presley — scarves, Bono-worthy sunglasses and all. She’ll be backed by Trailer Trash, a collection of Twin Cities pickers that has all the unbreakable camaraderie of Elvis’ entourage. (9:45 p.m. Sat., Cabooze, $10.) (J.B.) You can dig Yonder Mountain String Band for its bluegrass virtuosity. Or you can appreciate the band from Boulder, Colo., for its imaginative, mandolin- and banjo-flavored interpretations of such diverse fare as the Beatles’…
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Usher, John Mayer, Whitney Houston, Others To Record Michael Jackson Tribute
Two different, star-studded tributes to Michael Jackson have begun to take shape. The first, according to TMZ, is an all-star remake of the late pop singer’s “Will You Be There” that will reportedly feature vocals…
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Student faced gay slurs by teachers
The Anoka-Hennepin School District has agreed to pay a $25,000 settlement to the family of a high school junior after two teachers harassed the boy and subjected him to classroom jokes, comments and innuendos concerning his perceived sexual orientation The boy’s "fence swings both ways," teacher Diane Cleveland commented during a class in the 2007-2008 school year, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. When the boy wrote a report on Ben Franklin, Cleveland allegedly said before the entire class that the boy had a "thing for older men." Another teacher, Walter Filson, said in front of other students that the boy "enjoys wearing…
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Former Robbinsdale coach/teacher killed in motorcycle crash
A longtime speech communication and drama teacher and football coach in the Robbinsdale Area School District died Tuesday evening when the motorcycle he was driving on a northern Minnesota highway veered into a ditch and crashed. A relative confirmed the victim was Ertwin Jones-Hermerding, 62, of Otter Tail, Minn. He was pronounced dead at Perham Hospital shortly after the accident, the State Patrol said. Jones-Hermerding was driving southbound on Hwy. 78 about 6 miles south of Hwy. 10 when his 2007 Honda went into a ditch on the west side of the road around 6 p.m., went over a driveway and landed on another driveway, the patrol said. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash, which…
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Stephen Stahl Directs Souvenir, a Play With Music, Which Premiers at New Hope Arts Center …
To: THEATER EDITORS Contact: Dava Guerin, Guerin Public Relations, Inc., +1-215-293-9020 or +1-215-262-0740, for Bridge Theatre Company and New Hope Arts Center NEW HOPE, Pa., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Florence Foster Jenkins, the quirky and popular female soprano, who became famous in the 1940's for her lack of musical ability, will take center stage in Souvenir, the funny, yet touching play by Stephen Temperley. The play explores Florence Foster Jenkins' rise to fame, culminating in her sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall in 1944, proving that "practice doesn't always make perfect." Directed by New Hope's award winning… Continue Reading
Kate Major speaks out in Jon’s place
Get alerts when there is a new article from the Jon and Kate Plus 8 Examiner. Read Examiner.com’s Kate Major on E! When Jon Gosselin backed out of a live interview with E! Entertainment News, which was to be a response to Kate’s teary performance earlier that day on the Today Show, E! was not thrilled and decided to book former Star reporter Kate Major, instead. Jon and Major were rumored to be romantically involved, leading E! to dub her "Kate 2.0." Major… Continue Reading
Kate Major speaks out in Jon’s place
Get alerts when there is a new article from the Jon and Kate Plus 8 Examiner. Read Examiner.com’s Kate Major on E! When Jon Gosselin backed out of a live interview with E! Entertainment News, which was to be a response to Kate’s teary performance earlier that day on the Today Show, E! was not thrilled and decided to book former Star reporter Kate Major, instead. Jon and Major were rumored to be romantically involved, leading E! to dub her "Kate 2.0." Major… Continue Reading
Alice in Chains gets Elton John for tribute song
NEW YORK – Alice in Chains thought it would take a miracle to get Elton John to play on the band’s tribute record to their late lead singer, Layne Staley. But it only took a listen to the song to get the rock legend on board. “He’s a really warm person,” said Alice in Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell of John. “He got up and gave us a couple of hugs, and said, ‘Well Jerry, I just wanted to tell you that I think it’s a… Continue Reading
AC/DC to power the Ford Center
Comments 0 AC/DC’s highly successful "Black Ice World Tour” slides into the Ford Center on Nov. 4 with a rock show that won "Major Tour of the Year” honors at the 20th annual Pollstar Concert… Continue Reading
Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey Take Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects By Surprise
Jay-Z might not be in the project hallways all day anymore, like he rapped his recent hit “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune),” but the legendary MC returned to his old stomping grounds over the weekend at the Marcy Projects in Brooklyn,… Continue Reading
Lady Gaga shows off tattoo during Asia tour
SEOUL, South Korea – Lady Gaga may sport an ever-changing series of risque outfits, but the pop singer says two things are permanent: her tattoos and her bow tie ‘do. The 23-year-old star, her real name Stefani Germanotta, showed off her newest body art Sunday night before performing the hit songs “Poker Face,” “Just… Continue Reading
‘G.I. Joe’ commands box office with $56.2M debut
DAVID GERMAIN The Associated Press LOS ANGELES – G.I. Joe is the latest toy to invade Hollywood and plant its blockbuster flag. Inspired by the Hasbro action figure, Paramount’s “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” took command of the weekend box office with a $56.2 million debut domestically, according to studio estimates Sunday. “G.I. Joe” also took in $44.3 million overseas for a worldwide total of $100.5 million. Meryl Streep’s Julia Child tale “Julie & Julia” opened a solid No. 2 as an alternative for adult crowds with $20.1 million. While “G.I. Joe” was the first choice for young males, women 35 and older were the main audience for “Julie & Julia.” “G.I. Joe” follows Paramount’s… Continue Reading
Fab four denied the chance to shine
THE WHITE ALBUM CONCERT Opera House, August 7 Reviewed by Bernard Zuel I AM still not sure what we were doing here for this concert recreating the Beatles’ 1968 self-titled album. Which isn’t to say it was bad – it wasn’t, by a long shot. Or the performances lacking – mostly they were very good. And certainly not… Continue Reading
Jazzy day in Newport, by George
Nobody would have mistaken yesterday’s George Wein Carefusion Jazz Festival 55 at Fort Adams State Park for your granddaddy’s Newport Jazz Festival. More than five decades after the likes of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong held forth at this annual East Coast gathering of the jazz tribes, youth and the music’s modern edges were served. Big time. The two veteran sax headliners on the main stage – Joshua Redman and Branford… Continue Reading
‘We were a clan of groovy humans’
I still recall the smells – the earthy mud and the… Continue Reading
‘Così’ needed to rush net more
As the overture to Boston Midsummer Opera’s production of… Continue Reading
Drunk Wisconsin police intern arrested after allegedly impersonating officer
MADISON, Wis. – A Madison police intern has been arrested after he allegedly impersonated an officer to detain three people. A police report said the 20-year-old intern was drunk early Friday morning when he approached three men. The man allegedly flashed his police intern badge, claimed he was an undercover detective, pantomimed a gun with his thumb and index finger and ordered the men to the ground. Police said he talked into his cell phone saying he needed backup. Authorities said he eventually let the men leave, saying they were lucky. Police arrested the man on tentative charges of impersonating a police officer, disorderly conduct and underage drinking. The police report notes,… Continue Reading
Chaka Khan leads lineup at RI jazz festival
Related: More News Grammy-winning singer Chaka Khan leads the list of entertainers at the Newport Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this weekend. Chaka Khan will be joined by the George Duke Trio at the International Tennis Hall of Fame when the event kicks off Friday. The future of the festival was uncertain this year because of financial problems with the event’s new producers. So, founder George Wein (WEEN’) stepped in to… Continue Reading
blink-182 delivers familiar hijinks
MANSFIELD – Few bands fuel as much animus or adoration as last night’s main attractions:… Continue Reading
Bison B.C. Heading South
Bison B.C. have added a string of dates to their tour schedule. They’ll traverse the United States this fall in the van they’ve christened the Blue Bitch, sharing stages with Georgia sludge metal band Kylesa. Bison B.C. will be joined by Tombs, Landmine Marathon, Blackmathhorseman, Saviours, Ludicra and Red Fang on select dates. Bison B.C. are touring in support of last year’s Quiet Earth…. Continue Reading
Steely Dan had to do some homework for tour
CHICAGO (AP) — To prepare for their current tour, Steely Dan had to relearn their own music. The band will perform one of three albums – “Aja,” “Gaucho” or “The Royal Scam” – in its entirety on select dates of their Rent Party tour. On other dates, they will play requests that fans submit… Continue Reading
Korean paper seeks millions from Jackson estate
ANTHONY McCARTNEY The Associated Press LOS ANGELES – A South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson’s estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother, court records show. The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking priority for repayment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son Jermaine in 1994 for canceled concert dates. The judgment has nearly doubled as interest has accrued. The paper sued the Jacksons in 1990 in Contra Costa, claiming the family members were paid $5.5 million for a series of concerts. The concerts never happened and the paper sued, including… Continue Reading
Break up painful but inspiring for Charlie Robison
Ed Rode This photo taken June 30, 2009 shows Charlie Robison is shown during an interview in Nashville, Tenn. More News Country rocker Charlie Robison didn’t have to retreat to a cabin in the hills or listen to old records to find inspiration for his new album, “Beautiful Day.” He found it in his collapsing marriage to Dixie Chick Emily Robison. “We decided we were getting a divorce on the day I was in the studio cutting,” Robison said recently. “It wasn’t a look back on divorce or looking forward at what it could be. It was actually what was going on at the time.” The couple split in 2008 after nine years together. Court papers say their marriage had become “insupportable because of discord… Continue Reading
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