Must-see fireworks: From Vegas to Rushmore to Cape CodNEW YORK — The recession has forced the cancellation of fireworks displays in a number of places around the country like Blue Springs, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz. But many of the biggest and best-known displays will be nearly as spectacular as ever. Reno’s Artown festival offers something for everyone each day in July, most of it freeRENO, Nev. — With more than 300 free events throughout the month of July, organizers of Reno’s 14th annual Artown festival are promoting this year’s celebration as the perfect vacation destination for families on a budget. ABBA-Tim Rice musical has checkered past, but is now set for public televisionLOS ANGELES — Tim Rice has been playing the “Chess” game for more than 25 years, and the lyricist will go another round as PBS “Great Performances” serves up “Chess in Concert.” First Lady hosts White House jazz workshop with young people and musical legendsWASHINGTON — The White House sounded more like the music wing of a high school than a seat of government Monday — and that’s just the way First Lady Michelle Obama likes it. In rare festival appearance, Bruce Springsteen plays Tennessee’s BonnarooMANCHESTER, Tenn. — They were sure to be chanting “Bruuuuuce” at Bonnaroo Saturday night. Comedian Robert Smigel, as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, skewers Bonnaroo Music FestivalMANCHESTER, Tenn. — Robert Smigel is riding around Bonnaroo, looking for targets. To the 49-year-old comedian behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the hordes at this Tennessee music festival and the 100-plus bands performing here are ripe for parody. Tanya Tucker reconnects with fans with music festival appearance, new CDNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Country Music Association’s annual festival is supposed to be all about the fans, but Tanya Tucker says the artists get quite a bit out of it, too. Hip-hop star Kanye West has private concert for 3,000 Chicago teens improving in schoolCHICAGO — Hip-hop artist Kanye West returned to his hometown Thursday amid thunderous applause and 3,000 teenagers chanting his name during a private concert for Chicago public school students who improved their grades and attendance. Bonnaroo, CMA Music Festival kick off Thursday, draw tens of thousands to TennesseeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Whether your musical tastes lean toward Nine Inch Nails or Brad Paisley, there’s something for you in Middle Tennessee as both the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester and the CMA Music Festival in Nashville run Thursday through Sunday. Music festival stimulus package: Bruce Springsteen, Phish big draws at eighth year of BonnarooWhat’s one way to ensure your mega music festival is well attended in the middle of a recession? Book a reunited Phish. New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright hospitalized after 2nd recent strokeNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright has been hospitalized after a stroke. Natalie Cole announces her first post-kidney transplant concert; thanks fans for supportNEW YORK — Natalie Cole is preparing for her comeback performance less than a month after a successful kidney transplant. The showgirl goes on: Bette Midler marks 100-show milestone in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Bette Midler has staged the 100th performance of “The Showgirl Must Go On” in Las Vegas. Despite challenges, country artists look to increase the genre’s popularity overseasNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dierks Bentley and his band recently jetted to Australia to open six shows for Brooks & Dunn, playing to more than 10,000 people a night in the country’s largest cities. ‘Billy Elliot’ dominates Tonys, taking 10 awards, including best musical; ‘Carnage’ best playNEW YORK — There was an outpouring of generosity from winners to losers at Broadway’s Tonys, dominated by “Billy Eliot,” which won 10 awards. ‘Billy Elliot’ takes the Tony for Broadway’s best musicalNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” has won the Tony as Broadway’s best musical. ‘Billy Elliot’ dominates 2009 Tonys, taking 8 awards; ‘Carnage’ best playNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” dominated Sunday night’s Tonys, collecting eight awards, including director of a musical, book of a musical and choreography, but the show and its composer Elton John were upset for best score. Yasmina Reza’s ‘God of Carnage’ takes the Tony as Broadway’s best playNEW YORK — “God of Carnage” has won the Tony for best play. ‘Billy Elliot’ dominates 2009 Tonys in early going, taking 8 awards; Lansbury ties recordNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” dominated Sunday night’s Tonys, collecting eight awards, including director of a musical, book of a musical and choreography, but the show and its composer Elton John were upset for best score. Suriname judge releases Vegas impersonator accused in phony Toni Braxton showPARAMARIBO, Suriname — A judge in Suriname on Friday released a Las Vegas entertainer accused of posing as Toni Braxton at a concert where she was pelted with trash and booed offstage. Eminem tells blog he’s ‘thrilled’ about pulling off Sasha Baron Cohen gag at Movie AwardsNEW YORK — Eminem says he knew full well what he was about to face at the MTV Movie Awards — including Sacha Baron Cohen’s bare butt. Paul McCartney to perform at New York Mets’ new Citi Field in July; first music concert thereNEW YORK — The New York Mets are inviting an old friend to play at their new stadium. Neil Diamond to perform with Boston Pops at 4th of July concert and fireworksBOSTON — Boston’s Fourth of July celebration will include a performance by Neil Diamond, whose “Sweet Caroline” is an anthem of sorts for Red Sox fans. Scottish singing star Susan Boyle suffering exhaustion after finishing 2nd in UK talent showLONDON — Singer Susan Boyle was being treated for exhaustion at a mental health clinic Monday after taking second place in a TV talent competition that turned the humble church volunteer into a global star, the show’s producers and a newspaper said. ‘Twilight’ takes a bite out of MTV Movie Awards, but ‘Bruno’ encounter with Eminem steals showLOS ANGELES — The MTV Movie Awards were a blood bath Sunday night with “Twilight” taking five trophies, including best movie. But it was Sacha Baron Cohen who gave the show its trademark bizarro moment when he landed upside-down on the lap of Eminem, who may or may not have been deeply offended. Depeche Mode singer Gahan spends night in Athens hospital after falling ill before concertATHENS, Greece — Depeche Mode lead singer David Gahan is not well enough to perform in Athens on Wednesday, concert organizers said, a day after he was rushed to hospital moments before he was to appear on stage. Ticketmaster 1Q profit falls 78 percent amid slowing ticket sales, end of Live Nation dealTicketmaster Entertainment Inc. reported a 78 percent drop in first-quarter profit Tuesday as ticketing sales fell and a distribution agreement with merger partner Live Nation ended. The company also incurred costs related to the upcoming merger. Janes’ Addiction front man Perry Farrell tears calf muscle at Atlanta show, taken to hospitalATLANTA — Jane’s Addiction lead singer Perry Farrell is recovering from a torn calf muscle he suffered on stage at a concert in Atlanta. Despite injury, Page’s final years a story of love, strength and selflessnessLOUISVILLE, Ky. — She has closed the door to his room, and can finally sleep through the night. Yet sometimes when she wakes, and the house is quiet, Patricia Page hears her husband calling her. ‘American Idol’ finalist Kris Allen brings hometown pride, jams Ark. town for parade, concertCONWAY, Ark. — Kris Allen has brought a little bit of rock back to his Arkansas hometown. Yikes! Yanni forces Capitals, Penguins to play on Friday, SaturdayPITTSBURGH — Yanni is forcing the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins to play two playoff games in as many nights, and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis doesn’t like it. Seal and Heidi Klum are having a girlNEW YORK — Seal and Heidi Klum are expecting a baby girl. Police: Wesleyan suspect wrote it’s ‘OK to kill Jews’ and ‘Kill Johanna. She must Die.’MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — An arrest warrant says Connecticut police responding to the fatal shooting of a Wesleyan University student found a journal with an entry saying “I think it’s ok to kill Jews and go on a killing spree.” It also says “Kill Johanna. She must Die.” Newspaper: Police stopped Wesleyan U. shooting suspect, let him go before realizing who he wasMIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A newspaper reports that police in Middletown, Conn., stopped, spoke to and then let go the man now wanted in the fatal shooting of a Wesleyan University student. Convenience store clerk says she helped Connecticut slaying suspect surrenderMIDDLETOWN, Conn. — The man who Connecticut police say stalked and killed a Wesleyan University student has surrendered at a convenience store after seeing his photo on the front page of a newspaper. |
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