Singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin dies of lung cancer at age 67LOS ANGELES — A spokesman for Kenny Rankin’s record label says the veteran singer-songwriter has died of lung cancer. He was 67. John Travolta thanks colleagues for promoting film, allowing more time to mourn sonLOS ANGELES — John Travolta is thanking his colleagues from “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3″ for promoting the film while he continues to mourn the death of his 16-year-old son, Jett, who died after a seizure in January. Georgia’s Tybee Island gets ready for role in new Miley Cyrus movie; Filming starts next weekTYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Tybee Island has landed a starring role in the new Miley Cyrus movie, and audiences seeing the film next year won’t have to wait for the credits to find out the name of the beach town filling the screen. Big Tony wins should add to the success of ‘Billy Elliot’ and ‘God of Carnage’NEW YORK — Tony wins should strengthen even more the box-office appeal of “Billy Elliot” and “God of Carnage,” already two of Broadway’s biggest hits. Movie Review: ‘Imagine That,’ Eddie Murphy stars in an enjoyable family comedyLOS ANGELES — The words “Eddie Murphy family comedy” are enough to send shivers down the spine of any self-respecting film lover. Finally, a book for people who get lost a lotMUSKEGON, Mich. — Are you one of those people with no sense of direction? Singer Pete Doherty detained, fined for heroin use on flight from LondonGENEVA — British singer Pete Doherty was fined by Geneva police for heroin consumption during a flight from London, authorities said Monday. Financially struggling Ala. Shakespeare Festival has a hit with play about coach Bear BryantMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 26 years since legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant died have not dimmed his fame nor the urge for ‘Bama fans to revel in his story. Spokeswoman: Bret Michaels suffers nose fracture, busted lip after Tonys accidentNEW YORK — Bret Michaels performed at the Tony Awards, and all he got was a nose fracture — and a busted lip. Tony Awards get a ratings bump on CBS this yearNEW YORK — Tony Awards organizers can be pleased about a winning night at the television turnstiles. Rapper DMX gets probation for allegedly throwing tray at Ariz. officer, avoids more jail timePHOENIX — Rapper DMX will not have to serve any more jail time in Arizona despite his guilty plea for throwing a food tray at a jail officer. Today in HistoryToday is Saturday, July 18, the 199th day of 2009. There are 166 days left in the year. Music Review: Black Eyed Peas bring a disco groove and summer dance fun with ‘The E.N.D.’Black Eyed Peas, “The E.N.D.” (Interscope) 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. Geneva police say singer Pete Doherty detained, fined for drug use on flight from LondonGENEVA — British singer Pete Doherty was fined by Geneva police for heroin consumption during a flight from London, a police spokesman said Monday. Hollywood union drama set for anticlimactic denouement with vote due Tuesday on TV, movie dealLOS ANGELES — The credits are about to roll on a contract drama involving actors in Hollywood’s biggest movies and TV shows, a fight that has left them bitterly divided and further behind than they started. Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, June 14Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of June 8. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. 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. Rocker Bret Michaels injured by set piece at the TonysNEW YORK — Rock singer Bret Michaels had a run-in with some stage scenery at the Tony 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. Rocker Bret Michaels flatlined by set piece at the TonysNEW YORK — Bret Michaels ran into some scenery at the Tony Awards. ‘Billy Elliot’ dominates 2009 Tonys in early going, taking 7 awards; Lansbury ties recordNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” dominated Sunday night’s Tonys, collecting seven 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. Blind pianist from Japan, 19-year-old from China win prestigious Cliburn piano competitionFORT WORTH, Texas — A blind pianist from Japan and a teenager from China won gold medals Sunday at the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, making history as the first winners from any Asian country. ‘Billy Elliot’ dominates 2009 Tonys in early going, taking 6 awards; Lansbury ties recordNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” dominated the early going at Sunday night’s Tonys, collecting six awards, including best book of a musical and choreography. Fred Rogers memorial scholarships go to 3 college students for workLOS ANGELES — Three college students have received scholarships for their work on children’s media projects honoring the spirit of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” host Fred Rogers. Erica Kane becomes TV’s ultimate cougar, with her daughter’s ex-husbandNEW YORK — Susan Lucci’s memorable “All My Children” character is about to become TV’s Ultimate Cougar. ‘Up’ maintains No. 1 box-office altitude with $44.2M; ‘Hangover’ takes second with $43.3MLOS ANGELES — Two live-action comedies were unable to bring down the animated adventure “Up.” ‘Billy Elliot’ and ‘God of Carnage’ look to dominate 2009 Tony AwardsNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” dominated the early going at Sunday night’s Tonys, collecting six awards, including best book of a musical and choreography. Carradine family takes action on death investigation, photos of scene in Thai tabloidLOS ANGELES — David Carradine’s family members, dissatisfied with Thai investigators and “profoundly disturbed” by the publication of a forensics photo in a Bangkok tabloid, are seeking help from the FBI and an independent pathologist and have threatened legal action against any media outlet that reprints images of the actor in death. Family of late actor David Carradine hires famed forensics expert to examine actor’s bodyLOS ANGELES — The family of David Carradine is asking the FBI and a private forensics expert to help investigate the “Kung Fu” actor’s death, attorney Mark Geragos said Saturday, the same day Thai police said surveillance footage indicated no one had entered his hotel room before he died. Gainesville, Fla., names plaza after rock ‘n’ roll legend and former resident Bo DiddleyGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Officials in Gainesville have renamed the city’s downtown plaza after rock ‘n’ roll legend and former Florida resident Bo Diddley. |
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