2 founding members of Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club tuning up for 3-city tour of BrazilHAVANA — Two of the youngest founding members of Cuba’s legendary Buena Vista Social Club held a jam session in central Havana on Thursday, a tuneup for their three-city tour of Brazil next week. 9/11 anniversary aims to become largest day of service, reviving ‘unity and compassion’NEW YORK — President Barack Obama is asking Americans to volunteer on Sept. 11, making this year’s anniversary of the terror attacks the first National Day of Service and Remembrance, organizers announced Thursday. Gary Sinise, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots to appear at free 9/11 Day of Service concert in NYCNEW YORK — Some prominent performers are saying thank you to the people who have answered President Barack Obama’s call to volunteer and to people connected to 9/11 — relatives of victims, recovery workers and those who served tours in the military after the attacks. Beyonce to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards; Wale to be part of house bandNEW YORK — Beyonce (bee-AHN’-say) is set to give a dreamy performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna booed in Bucharest for criticizing discrimination against Roma, or Gypsies
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Country singer Jack Ingram sets Guinness World Record for consecutive radio interviews: 215NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Jack Ingram is talked out. Ellie Greenwich, co-writer of ‘Chapel of Love,’ ‘River Deep, Mountain High,” dies at age 68NEW YORK — Ellie Greenwich, who co-wrote some of pop music’s most enduring songs, including “Chapel of Love,” ”Be My Baby” and “Leader of the Pack,” died Wednesday, according to her niece. She was 68. Ellie Greenwich, co-writer of hits such as ‘Chapel of Love,’ ‘River Deep, Mountain High,” diesNEW YORK — Ellie Greenwich, who wrote such classic pop songs as “Chapel of Love,” ”River Deep, Mountain High” and “Be My Baby” with Phil Spector, has died, according to her niece. She was 68 years old. Bob Dylan to release Christmas album; donates royalties to group that feeds the poor
Rapper Juelz Santana free on bail in NJ, accused of threatening girlfriend with knife
Who guitarist Pete Townshend plans new stage musical about aging
A&E confirms its Jackson family TV special will be expanded into a reality seriesNEW YORK — The A&E network said Tuesday its previously announced documentary about members of the Jackson family will be expanded into a reality series. Paula Abdul to host ‘VH1 Divas’ Sept. 17 concert special; Sparks, Clarkson in lineupLOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul will see familiar faces when she hosts the “VH1 Divas” concert — former “American Idol” winners Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks are among the singers. Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood return as hosts of Country Music Association AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return as co-hosts of the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville this fall. Royal Opera House to release recordings of Wagner operas from Bayreuth Festival on DVDBERLIN — Germany’s Bayreuth Festival has agreed to enter a deal with a production arm of Britain’s Royal Opera House to produce and sell DVD recordings of composer Richard Wagner’s operas recorded at the annual festival. Music Review: Queen Latifah thankfully brings back the raps on her new album, ‘Persona’Queen Latifah, “Persona” (Flavor Unit Records) Talkin’ bout his generation: Who guitarist Pete Townshend plans new stage musical about agingLONDON — Pete Townshend once wrote “I hope I die before I get old.” Suffering writer’s block following successful debut, Caillat has a ‘Breakthrough’ with 2nd CDLOS ANGELES — Colbie Caillat found platinum success with her very first CD — and it paralyzed her when it came to writing her sophomore album. LeToya, out with sophomore CD, wants to be known as more than a former Destiny’s Child memberNEW YORK — After proving she could do it solo — her debut single and self-titled album both hit No. 1 on the charts three years ago — LeToya is ready for people to call her by her own name, without adding that annoying prefix. Speaking up: Stuttering youths flourish at a camp that puts them proudly on stageROCK HILL, N.Y. — When Matt Hobbs first showed up at Camp Our Time a year ago, he barely spoke. Even surrounded by other young stutterers, maybe it didn’t make sense for a teen with as severe an impediment as his to attend a camp focused on the performing arts. Jerry Lee Lewis, Kristofferson to release new single Tuesday, country CD later this year
AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson’s death a homicide; tests reveal propofol, 2 other sedativesLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide and a combination of drugs was the cause, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died. Music Review: French DJ-producer David Guetta throws a big party on ‘One Love’David Guetta, “One Love” (Virgin Records) Music Review: Willie’s newest release proves there can be too much of a good thingWillie Nelson, “American Classic” (Blue Note) Chamber music festival set for Moab in SeptemberMOAB, Utah — Chamber music masterpieces are on the program for the 17th annual Moab Music Festival, performed outdoors amid the area’s spectacular scenery of red cliffs and the Colorado River. Coming up in Atlanta: Arts festival and food eventATLANTA — An arts festival and a food and wine event are coming up in Atlanta this fall. Music Review: Loudon Wainwright III explores legacy of Charlie Poole in an entertaining lessonLoudon Wainwright III, “High Wide & Handsome — The Charlie Poole Project” (2nd Story Sound Records) Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu taps a ‘different sides of myself’ with a new rockin’ albumNEW YORK — The world’s first Hasidic reggae superstar is getting a little unorthodox. Music Review: LeToya Luckett is edgy and straight-talking on new album ‘Lady Love’LeToya Luckett, “Lady Love,” (Capitol) Music Review: On ‘Just James’ the lyrical focus is about moving on, but sound stays the sameJ Moss, “Just James” (Zomba/Verity). Grammy award-winning keyboardist, ‘legendary musician’ Larry Knechtel dead at 69YAKIMA, Wash. — Larry Knechtel, a Grammy award-winning keyboardist who accompanied big-name musicians such as Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and the Dixie Chicks, is dead at 69. Cuba condemns ’shameful threats against Colombian singer Juanes for concert plansHAVANA — Cuba is condemning threats made against Colombian pop singer Juanes, who plans to stage a “Peace Without Borders” concert next month in Havana’s Plaza of the Revolution. Judge approves deal for concert promoter to exhibit Michael Jackson memorabiliaLOS ANGELES — A judge has approved a deal between Michael Jackson’s estate and concert promoter AEG Live to exhibit the King of Pop’s memorabilia, over the objections of the singer’s mother. Michael Jackson’s nephew says uncle was perfectionist during hearing on memorabilia exhibitLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s nephew says his uncle was a consummate perfectionist who was concerned about his legacy. |
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