Rumored Mommy-to-Be Mariah Carey will have some competition on the charts this holiday season. Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox has announced that she will also be releasing a compilation of seasonal smashes after inking a deal with Universal Music Group, the company announced on Monday.One-half of ’80s music duo Eurythmics will release her new album — [...]
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Annie Lennox UN AIDS Goodwill Ambassador
June 2nd, 2010 |
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On Wednesday, Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox was named the United Nations’ new AIDS Goodwill Ambassador.An outspoken activist against the spread of the deadly disease, Lennox, 55, has vowed to address the “daily brutality faced by millions of women and girls†inflicted with AIDS. “If we are to end the cycle of human devastation triggered by the [...]
Annie Lennox Slams TV Talent Shows
May 11th, 2010 |
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Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox has hit out at TV talent shows – branding the contests “dangerous and cruel” because of the devastating effect rejection can have on aspiring artists.Lennox — who spends her days as an outspoken HIV/AIDS activist — tells The Daily Mail she would never join the judging panel of a series such [...]
Mornin’ Crunch Crumbs
April 30th, 2010 |
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-Todd Bridges, who played Willis on the ’80s sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, broke down in tears as he recalled the childhood molestation that ruined his life on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday…. -Quinton Aaron, the actor who played Sandra Bullock’s adopted son in The Blind Side, is thrilled about the star’s real-life adoption news…. -After three decades, it’s [...]
Annie Lennox HIV-Positive T-Shirt Creates Panic
November 30th, 2009 |
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British pop icon Annie Lennox shocked the crowd as she performed “Chain of Fools” with soul legend Aretha Franklin last night. Some fans who tuned into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert on HBO on Sunday became worried about Annie’s health after taking a glimpse at the singer’s t-shirt, which read “HIV POSITIVE” [...]
Annie Lennox receives woman of peace prize
November 13th, 2009 |
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Singer Annie Lennox has received woman of peace honour for her contribution towards raising awareness of HIV and Aids.
The former Eurythmics star was honoured at a summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Berlin.
The 54-year-old’s charitable campaign ‘Sing’ provides treatment to South Africans fighting the disease.
And the organization has raised funds amounting to 2 million pounds [...]
Lily Allen stands out against Internet piracy
September 15th, 2009 |
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Brit singer Lily Allen has taken a stand against Internet piracy, and she has also urged fellow pop and rock stars to follow suit before song stealing destroys the music industry.
Allen, 24, fears record company bosses will drastically cut their budgets for new acts if the income from CD buyers dries up, and has called [...]
David Gray Tour & Album
July 28th, 2009 |
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David Gray Announces Details OF U.S. Tour In Support Of His New Studio Album
Draw The Line Due Out September 22
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British songwriter David Gray has announced the U.S. leg of his world tour. No doubt the crowds at these shows will be comprised of faux music aficionados who think what Gray does behind a microphone and guitar is amazing. The U.S. tour dates will be in support of Gray’s new studio album, Draw The Line due out on September 22.
Draw The Line was recorded in London, and was produced by Gray himself. “Fugitive,” the album’s lead single, was apparently serviced to radio last week and, according to a press release, has become the #1 most added song on AAA Radio.
Featured on the album are two duets, one with Jolie Holland and another with Eurythmics songstress Annie Lennox.
Tour Dates for David Gray:
08/07/09 Fri Boulder Theater Boulder, CO
08/15/09 Sat Concerts at Marymoor Redmond, WA
09/14/09 Mon Roundhouse London, GB
09/15/09 Tue The Ritz Manchester, GB
09/16/09 Wed ABC Glasgow, GB
10/23/09 Fri Wang Theater Boston, MA
10/24/09 Sat WAMU Theater New York, NY
10/26/09 Mon Massey Hall Toronto, Canada
10/27/09 Tue Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA
10/29/09 Thu Chicago Auditorium Theater Chicago, IL
10/30/09 Fri Orpheum Theater Minneapolis, MN
11/01/09 Sun Paramount Theater Denver, CO
11/02/09 Mon Kingsbury Hall Salt Lake City, UT
11/04/09 Wed Arlene Schnizer Concert Hall Portland, OR
11/07/09 Sat Paramount Theater Oakland, CA
11/09/09 Mon Orpheum Theater Los Angles, CA