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Barbra Streisand tops Obama fundraiser 2008-09-17 09:38:00 How does Barack Obama
lure wealthy donors to a big-money fundraiser in Hollywood? Bring in Streisand
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as the headline performer.The Oscar-winning singer and actress was to perform Tuesday night on Obama's behalf in Beverly Hills. It was to be a two-step evening with a reception and dinner costing $28,500 a person followed by a later event featuring Streisand at $2,500 a ticket.Obama was flyi
Cosmopolitan launches YouTube talent show 2008-09-09 14:13:00 Hearst Magazine's Cosmopolitan has launched a talent show competition via YouTube
, dubbed StarLaunch.Sponsored by Nikon and Procter and Gamble's Pantene, the contest asks for entries from female-fronted bands and solo artists to be uploaded to youtube.com/cosmostarlaunch by Oct. 6.The entries will be culled to a top 10 on Oct. 21. At that point people can vote on the StarLaunch YouTube page. The t
Concert Review: Glen Campbell 2008-08-30 10:16:00 Glen Campbell
covering Green Day and Foo Fighters?The inevitable first reaction to news that the pop cowboy is doing an album of covers by those bands and others including U2 and the Velvet Underground is, "Uh-oh, is this the long-dreaded recurrence of Pat Boone’s metal mood?" The second might be, "Then again, Johnny Cash pulled it off late in his career."While clearly aiming at the latter, Camp Read more:Concert
Kanye West backs Obama at DNC 2008-08-30 10:15:00 Kanye West's regret on the day Barack Obama
was nominated for president: that his mother, Donda, hadn't lived to experience it."It's an incredible time to be around. I wish my momma could have seen this day," the rapper told a crowd gathered for his performance early Thursday morning in Denver.Jamie Foxx then joined West onstage and delivered what was easily the strangest Obama song dedication at Read more:Kanye
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John Lennon biopic comes together 2008-08-30 10:09:00 The story of Lennon
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is headed for the big screen with "Nowhere Boy," a biopic that will be directed by visual artist Sam Taylor-Wood.Produced by U.K. shingle Ecosse Films, the script from "Control" screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh will focus on the Beatle's childhood and subsequent journey to icon status. Filming is set to take place on location in Lennon's hometown of Liverpool.Greenhalgh's scri Read more:comes
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Christina Aguilera wants another baby 2008-08-28 05:56:00 Christina Aguilerawants
another baby.The 'Dirrty' singer - who gave birth to her first child, Max Liron, in January - revealed she and husband Jordan Bratman hope to add to their brood because they love parenthood so much.She said: "It is the best thing you will ever do in your life."It just lights up my whole world when Max laughs."Being a mother just gives you a whole new sense of purpose, and Read more:Christina
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Pink has denies ‘dissing’ her estranged husband's new video 2008-08-28 05:55:00 Pink has denied 'dissing’ her estranged husband in her new video
.The 'Stupid Girls’ singer – real name Alecia Moore – is seen sawing down a tree bearing a love heart containing her and motocross star Carey Hart's names in the promotional clip for 'So What’ as she sings 'I'm all right, I'm just fine and you're a tool'.However, the singer insists there is 'much love attached' to the video
The Doors' legal battle nearly over 2008-08-23 11:53:00 SAN FRANCISCO -- The end is near for a bitter legal
dispute between the three surviving members of the Doors
now that the California Supreme Court has refused to take up their case.Keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger are on the hook for more than $5 million after they were found by lower courts to have improperly invoked the Doors' name and images during a 2003 concert tour. After
Nicolas Cage is a 'Kick-Ass' ex-cop 2008-08-23 11:52:00 Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson and Lyndsy Fonseca are set to star in "Kick-Ass," Matthew Vaughn's adaptation of the violent Mark Millar comic book.Written by Millar and drawn by John Romita Jr., the Marvel Comics' Icon imprint book centers on a high school dweeb named Dave Lizewski who decides to become a superhero even though he has no athletic ability or coordination. Things change when he eventual Read more:Nicolas
Paramount eyes Famous fortune 2008-08-20 11:33:00 More than a year after its formation, Paramount
Home Entertainment's ambitious direct-to-video initiative has a branded name, concrete production and release plans and a series of senior management appointments.The unit, under the direction of former Universal Studios Home Entertainment president Louis Feola, will operate as Paramount Famous
Prods., a nod to its intent to exploit its library of th
The National Support Obama w/T-Shirt Design 2008-08-18 08:09:00 I’m not claiming any political alliance with any candidate, as I choose to not speak my political views or opinions as a general rule. I just think that this is news worthy, and I really like The National
. I mean, I really like The National. And it’s kind of a cool way to show support I think.The National, one of the greatest bands around currently if you haven’t been paying attention, have Read more:Obama
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The B-52’s FUNPLEX 2008-08-16 11:17:00 I haven’t heard “The B-52’s” in years. Do you remember singing along to that one song right…? LOVE SHACK BABY YA LOVE SHACK or something like that. Anyways, I mildly shocked to find out they are coming out with a new album this month. “FUNPLEX” is due out March 25th and it’s being marketed as “the first record of the 21st century from The B-52s!” hahah awesome. Lets get one thi
New Peter Bjorn & John - "Inland Empire" 2008-08-16 11:14:00 Since taking prime time television with that ubiquitously whistled Asian Riff, PB&J have found plenty of ways to stay busy, teaming up with cool-questing Kanye in Sweden, Peter
offering a turn as downcast troubadour, and so many et ceteras. Still, it's been awhile since Writer's Block. And it'll be awhile more before we get a proper pop follow-up from the Swedes. There is a stop gap though, vi Read more:Bjorn
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