Fla. conductor breaks back falling through theater floor in the dark after his opera debutsDESTIN, Fla. — A Florida Panhandle conductor is recovering after falling 14 feet into the empty space below a moveable orchestra pit on the opening night of an opera he had written. Music Review: On her 12th CD, Mariah Carey is still one of pop’s greatest voicesMariah Carey, “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel” (Def Jam) DJ AM’s death ruled accidental drug overdoseNEW YORK — DJ AM died accidentally from a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs and cocaine, the medical examiner’s office ruled Tuesday. NJ Springsteen symposium takes scholars on a trip down Thunder RoadWEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Hold still, Bruce — this won’t hurt a bit! Scholars from around the world are dissecting the Springsteen legend this weekend in New Jersey. Daughtry, Tim McGraw, Dane Cook headline Vegas concert to benefit Andre Agassi charter schoolLAS VEGAS — Comedian Dane Cook, rock band Daughtry, and musicians Tim McGraw and Brian McKnight were headlining a benefit concert Saturday night at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino to provide funding for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. Rapper Tupac Shakur’s mother donates collection of writing to Atlanta university libraryATLANTA — Tupac Shakur’s mother has donated a collection of the rapper’s writing to the Robert W. Woodruff Library at Atlanta University Center. New scrutiny after video shows NJ elementary school kids singing President Obama’s praisesBURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A school for kindergartners through second graders in this comfortable Philadelphia suburb has become the latest target of accusations by conservatives that schoolchildren are being indoctrinated to idolize President Barack Obama. Cuban official press says pre-concert nerves caused Juanes outburst that is YouTube hitHAVANA — Cuba’s official press said Friday that a Colombian rock star’s nerves got the better of him before last weekend’s historic “peace concert” in Havana, causing an outburst against authorities in which he threatened to cancel the show. Opera star Cecilia Bartoli sings music inspired by castrati, youths neutered for their voiceROME — Long before botched plastic surgery ruined a movie star’s career, they were the original showbiz victims. AEG president says Jackson movie should clear company’s nameLOS ANGELES — As dozens of buoyant Michael Jackson fans queued up in the Nokia Plaza to be among the first to see their idol’s last performance, others watching the scene expressed mixed emotions. More bumps for Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera’s new staging of Puccini’s “Tosca” has run into more bumps. Mamas and Papas daughter Mackenzie Phillips alleges incest, but calls her dad ‘a good man’NEW YORK — “I am sharing my truth,” says Mackenzie Phillips, “in the hope that it helps other incest survivors.” On the follow-up to ‘Spirit,’ Leona Lewis gets dark, uptempo on sophomore CDNEW YORK — Leona Lewis made a name for herself with her debut song “Bleeding Love,” a soaring ballad that flew the 24-year-old to the top of the charts worldwide. Lindsay Lohan to host Singapore F1 concerts featuring Beyonce, Black Eyed PeasSINGAPORE — Actress Lindsay Lohan will host three days of concerts featuring Beyonce Knowles and Black Eyed Peas to coincide with Sunday night’s Singapore Grand Prix. Miley Cyrus points to new tour, album and movie as signs she’s maturing, in career and lifeLOS ANGELES — Miley Cyrus doesn’t need to look at the music charts to know that her songs are making a connection with the fans — all she has to do is update her Twitter page. After ‘Reba,’ comic-actress has found success with ‘The Singing Bee’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For Melissa Peterman, life after “Reba” is something to sing about. Hopefully, it’ll be somebody else doing the singing. Va. professor tried to work through daughter’s obsession with macabre music before 4 killingsFARMVILLE, Va. — A criminal justice professor and her daughter, who police say were slain by a horrorcore rapper, were in counseling over the teenager’s obsession with the macabre music, and the mother took her daughter to the concerts to keep an eye on her, a family friend said Wednesday. New Jackson single, ‘This is It,’ coming out next monthNEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, “This Is It,” is scheduled for Oct. 12. 1 night after ‘Tosca’ failure, normalcy returns to Metropolitan Opera with ‘Figaro’NEW YORK — Normalcy returned to the Metropolitan Opera with a charming second-night revival of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” one night after a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca” left a significant segment of the audience booing one of the company’s biggest failures in decades. Sister of man accused of stalking Jewel says brother is in need of help, apologizes to singerTOWNSEND, Wis. — The sister of a Wisconsin man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at her Texas ranch says her brother is in need of help but hasn’t responded to the family’s attempts to contact him. ABBA, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J and Stooges among nominees for 2010 Rock HallNEW YORK — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year’s inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. BSO to honor retiring harp player Ann Hobson Pilot, orchestra’s first African-American womanBOSTON — Opening night for the Boston Symphony Orchestra will feature a tribute to retiring harpist Ann Hobson Pilot, the orchestra’s first and only African-American woman. Suspect, victims in Va. slayings reveled in macabre world of ‘horrorcore’ rapFARMVILLE, Va. — When the tow-truck driver had finished pulling the car out of the ditch and onto a wrecker, he offered the 20-year-old driver a ride. Sheriff says man accused of stalking singer Jewel claims God led him to her Texas ranchFORT WORTH, Texas — A man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at her rural Texas ranch said he was on a mission from God, authorities said Tuesday. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury to share top billing in ‘A Little Night Music’ revivalNEW YORK — There will be more than a little star power in the upcoming Broadway revival of “A Little Night Music,” the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical. Sheriff says Wisconsin man accused of stalking singer Jewel claims God led him to Texas ranchFORT WORTH, Texas — A Wisconsin man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at her rural Texas ranch said he was on a mission from God, the Erath County sheriff said Tuesday. Slash, Kiefer Sutherland, Courtney Love to take part in poolside bash for Mirage’s anniversaryLAS VEGAS — Promoters in Las Vegas say rock guitarist Slash and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine plan to play a poolside concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Mirage hotel-casino. Let’s hear it for the boys: Male performers kick off new season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — So much for ladies first. Calif. horrorcore rapper who is suspect in 4 Va. slayings described as meek lonerFARMVILLE, Va. — An aspiring California rapper who rhymed about the thrill of killing people in songs on the Internet — and is now suspected in four Virginia slayings — was bullied as a boy and spent much of his time in his room on his computer. Boos greet director’s muddled new production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ as Met opens opera seasonNEW YORK — When was there last an opening night quite like this at the staid old Metropolitan Opera? Calif. horrorcore rapper who is suspect in 4 slayings had a couple of run-ins with Va. policeFARMVILLE, Va. — An aspiring California rapper who is suspected of killing a Virginia pastor and three other people had two run-ins with police in the days before his arrest, but authorities said they didn’t notice anything unusual. Opera house at palace of Versailles reopensPARIS — The royal opera house at the palace of Versailles has reopened after two years of renovations to make the gilded hall more fireproof. Music Review: David Gray’s latest ‘Draw The Line’ another dash of soulful folkDavid Gray, “Draw the Line” (Downtown/Mercer Street) Music Review: It’s simple: Another batch of good tunes from singer-songwriter Guy ClarkGuy Clark, “Somedays the Song Writes You” (Dualtone) Music Review: The Noisettes return with album of jazzy, punky pop on ‘Wild Young Hearts’Noisettes, “Wild Young Hearts” (Mercury) |
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