‘Star Wars in Concert’ tour to launch to Anaheim, Calif.
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Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles resting her voice after canceling 2 weekend showsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles is on vocal rest after canceling two shows over the weekend. Music review: Son Volt’s newest CD, ‘American Central Dust,’ a lovely mix of heartland twangSon Volt, “American Central Dust” (Rounder) Mormon Tabernacle Choir marks milestone: 80 years of broadcastingSALT LAKE CITY — The renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir has marked a broadcasting milestone — 80 straight years of music and religious messages on radio and television. Music Review: Canadian rockers Our Lady Peace return with 7th disc, the mature ‘Burn Burn’Our Lady Peace, “Burn Burn” (Warner Independent). Gordon Waller of ’60s pop duo Peter and Gordon dies at 64; had hit song ‘A World Without Love’HARTFORD, Conn. — Gordon Waller of the pop duo Peter and Gordon, who were part of the 1960s British Invasion and had a string of hits including several written by their friend Paul McCartney, has died. He was 64. Carla Bruni, eclectic musical pairings pay tribute at star-studded NYC Mandela birthday showNEW YORK — A flock of global entertainment notables and politicos, including France’s first lady Carla Bruni, toasted Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday with an all-star concert at Radio City Music Hall. Panamanian singer-actor Ruben Blades views Harvard archive collection, prepares for music tourCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Salsa musician and actor Ruben Blades celebrated his 61st birthday Thursday with a nostalgic visit to his archive collection at Harvard University. Shakira gets animalistic with new music, talks motherhood and freedomNEW YORK — Judging from the way she moves, you wouldn’t think Shakira is inhibited at all. Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 19-25
‘Birthday Sex’ singer Jeremih looks to be more than hitmaker; talks college, Diddy inspirationNEW YORK — When Jeremih first contemplated a career in music, it wasn’t silky soul, but rap that intrigued him the most. Despite Berlin and Joplin, ‘The Tin Pan Alley Rag’ doesn’t hit the right notesNEW YORK — The sweet syncopations of Scott Joplin and the marvelous melodies of Irving Berlin can’t bring to life “The Tin Pan Alley Rag,” a soggy, inert examination of what made these musical masters tick. Continuing education rocks. Or, how I learned to love the New York PhilharmonicNEW YORK — It was starting to get embarrassing: I’d been living in New York City for 20 years and had never been to the symphony. British conductor Edward Downes dead at 85; he and wife end lives at Swiss suicide clinicLONDON — British maestro Edward Downes, who conducted the BBC Philharmonic and the Royal Opera but struggled in recent years as his hearing and sight failed, has died with his wife at an assisted suicide clinic in Switzerland. He was 85 and she was 74. NY Philharmonic delegation heads to Cuba to explore concert halls, might tour there in fallNEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic is headed to Cuba to explore the communist nation after being invited to perform there in the fall. Canadian songwriter online sensation for his video about United Airlines breaking his guitarHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — A Canadian musician has become an Internet sensation after posting a song on YouTube about United Airlines breaking his guitar. British orchestra swaps concert hall for finishing post, performs at live horse raceLONDON — Fiery horses and a cloud of dust, but no hearty “Hi-Yo Silver.” Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 12-18Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 12-18: Jackson’s death certificate leaves cause unanswered; brain still being tested by coroners
Michael Jackson, international King of Pop, mourned around globe by fans watching LA service
Michael Jackson memorial a somber, spiritual affair to celebrate the man behind the superstarLOS ANGELES — It was not spectacular, extravagant or bizarre. There were songs and tears but little dancing. Instead, Michael Jackson’s memorial was a somber, spiritual ceremony that reached back for the essence of the man. Michael Jackson’s casket brought on stage at Los Angeles memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s golden casket has been placed on stage at his public memorial service in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s star-studded public memorial begins in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Michael Jackson began Tuesday with Smokey Robinson reading comments from Nelson Mandela, Diana Ross and other friends of the King of Pop. Memorial service a national viewing experience, in gatherings both online and in personNEW YORK — A giant audience formed for Michael Jackson’s memorial service, as millions gathered in public, in front of televisions and at computer screens to experience the mourning of the celebrated pop star. Michael Jackson body arrives for star-studded public memorial in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s body arrived at Staples Center on Tuesday, his hearse part of a motorcade that smoothly whisked his golden casket 10 miles across closed freeways from a private service at a Hollywood Hills cemetery to his public memorial and awaiting fans. Michael Jackson body on its way to a star-studded public Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A hearse containing Michael Jackson’s golden casket began the short drive to Staples Center on Tuesday following a private service at a Hollywood Hills cemetery. Season 2 of kids’ TV show ‘Imagination Movers’ filming in New Orleans for Disney ChannelNEW ORLEANS — In their “office” — a colorful fairy tale room with a gingerbread house and giant beanstalk — the Imagination Movers are busy filming the second season of a Disney Channel television show that has become must-see viewing for multitudes of preschoolers. Michael Jackson’s golden casket taken from private serviceLOS ANGELES — A hearse carrying Michael Jackson’s golden casket has left a private service in the Hollywood Hills, apparently heading to a public memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson mourned in private before a star-studded public Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A motorcade that began at the home of Michael Jackson’s parents reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills early Tuesday for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s casket to be taken to downtown Los Angeles star-studded memorialLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s casket will be taken to the singer’s star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles, adding to the spectacle that promises to be among the biggest celebrity sendoffs of all time. Michael Jackson and mother Katherine shared an ‘unconditional’ bond through ups and downsLOS ANGELES — When ABC wanted to make a miniseries about the Jackson family’s life in 1992, Michael Jackson had one major requirement before he would give his blessing: Someone beautiful had to play his mother. Debbie Rowe’s attorney says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife won’t be at memorialLOS ANGELES — An attorney for Debbie Rowe says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife is backing out of plans to attend the pop superstar’s memorial service. Judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and family friend should take over estateLOS ANGELES — A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer’s estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson’s mother to be put in charge. AP REVIEW: Dessay opens Santa Fe Opera season with her 1st Violetta in Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’SANTA FE, N.M. — Hey, Anna! Hey, Renee! There’s a new Violetta in town, and she’s staking a compelling claim to the role, orange wig and all. |
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