Music icons Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning a 25th anniversary re-recording of their charity classic, “We Are the World,†with proceeds benefitting survivors of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti. The critically-acclaimed 1985 original was written by Richie and the late Michael Jackson and raised money for relief in Africa. “We Are The [...]
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“We Are The World†25th Anniversary Re-Recording Will Benefit Haitian Relief Effort
January 21st, 2010 |
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Simon & Garfunkel To Play First Weekend of Jazz Fest
January 13th, 2010 |
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Simon & Garfunkel to Play Jazz Fest 2010
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“We are proud to announce that American music icons Simon & Garfunkel will be making their first-ever appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell,” Jazz Fest organizers said today. The Saturday, April 24, performance by Simon & Garfunkel will be the only chance to see the legendary duo in the U.S. this year. The Festival is scheduled for April 23 – May 2, 2010.
“Over the years I’ve always enjoyed performing at Jazz Fest,” said Paul Simon. “Everyone connected with the Festival, and in particular Quint Davis, has created an atmosphere that is both musical and enjoyable. I am looking forward to the opportunity to perform with my old friend Art Garfunkel at this year’s Festival.”
Simon & Garfunkel join previously announced artists Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, The Neville Brothers, Lionel Richie, Allman Brothers Band, Anita Baker, My Morning Jacket, Widespread Panic, Imagination Movers, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Darius Rucker, Irma Thomas, Gipsy Kings, The Dead Weather, Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes, The Black Crowes, Drake, Teena Marie, Keely Smith, Jonny Lang, Band of Horses, Allen Toussaint and hundreds more at the 41st edition of the beloved Festival. (A complete weekend-by-weekend schedule is available at www.nojazzfest.com. Jazz Fest’s day-by-day schedule will be announced Wednesday, January 27.)
Tickets for the Festival, which takes place at the Fair Grounds Race Course, are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Trivia With Cast Of “Jersey Shore†On “The Jay Leno Showâ€
December 17th, 2009 |
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Is it just me or does watching the cast of Jersey Shore on Leno make ya feel smarter? Three cast members from the hit MTV reality show; The Situation, Snooki, and Pauly D; continued making the late-nite show rounds this week with an appearance on Wednesday night’s special edition of Jay Leno’s “Jaywalking All-Stars.”
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Joel Madden Nicole Richie Talk Show
November 27th, 2009 |
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Fame, family, and reality TV– Nicole Richie and her rocker baby daddy Joel Madden are reportedly shopping a new reality TV show.
The former Simple-Life-star-turned-mother-of-two is said to be in discussions with an undisclosed network to return to her roots as a reality personality by appearing in a new television talk show where famous friends [...]
Joel Madden Nicole Richie Talk Show
November 27th, 2009 |
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Fame, family, and reality TV– Nicole Richie and her rocker baby daddy Joel Madden are reportedly shopping a new reality TV show.
The former Simple-Life-star-turned-mother-of-two is said to be in discussions with an undisclosed network to return to her roots as a reality personality by appearing in a new television talk show where famous friends [...]
Nicole Richie Pneumonia
November 18th, 2009 |
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Socialite mom Nicole Richie has been hospitalized with pneumonia.
The 28-year-old — who gave birth to son Sparrow in September — bowed out of the Nov. 10 launch of her House of Harlow jewelry at Bebe in L.A., citing illness. On Sunday, Nicole Tweeted that she was feeling ill, writing “ok cold, it’s been 6 days.”
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Joel Madden Nicole Richie Prenup Battle?
October 22nd, 2009 |
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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are the proud parents of a newborn son, Sparrow, and a vivacious little beauty, Harlow — who’s almost two –but is a battle over the socialite’s $60 million fortune keeping the longtime couple from taking the Wedding March?
“Yep,” if a scoop featured in the Nov. 2 issue of The National [...]
David Cook Dumped Cougar Girlfriend Following Fan Backlash
October 19th, 2009 |
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David Cook’s cougar galpal is broken-hearted and spilling the beans after the former American Idol champed ended his yearlong romance with the Lindsay Lohan deadringer — who is nine years his senior — because he feared the relationship was alienating his fans!
“David changed his life in so many ways,” Kim Johnson, a 35-year-old model and [...]
Harrison Ford, Goldie Hawn voted Hollywood’s hottest grandparents
September 15th, 2009 |
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Harrison Ford and Goldie Hawn are the hottest grandparents in Hollywood, according to a new survey.
The pair aced a list of celebrity grandparents put together by visitors to AOL’’s Parentdish.com, on Grandparent’’s Day in the U.S. on Sunday, reports Contactmusic.
Ford bagged 51 percent votes in the male category to scoring over Tony Danza, Paul MCCartney, [...]
Is Nicole Richie In Labor?
September 7th, 2009 |
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Nicole Richie has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital, and may soon give birth to her second child with longtime love Joel Madden, according to reports.
The socialite daughter of R&B crooner Lionel Richie checked into a local medical centre after attending the memorial of her former fiance, DJ AM, in Los Angeles last Thursday [...]
Hump Day Hymns
September 2nd, 2009 |
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’80s music has a tendency to be either totally reviled or totally adored. The truth lies somewhere in the middle (don’t it always?) and while we’re not about to put on leg warmers again or follow any of Lionel Richie’s style tips, there’s some quality tuneage from that decade, including our Hump Day selections this week: Prince‘s “Let’s Work” from the still sizzlin’ Controversy, and for the saucier Hump pick we have Adam & The Ants‘ salute to beating out a good time, “Whip In My Valise.” Just think, the long weekend is only days away!
Michael Jackson tribute album may happen
August 7th, 2009 |
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There are talks that a Michael Jackson tribute album is being planned right now.
According to The Daily Star, many big name artists are interested in doing n album that would gave each of them covering one of Michael’s greates hits. The rumored stars so far are Usher, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Robbie Williams, Lionel Richie, Stevie [...]
Lionel Richie Bai Ling Dating
July 29th, 2009 |
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Weird Couple Alert: Lionel Richie has triggered speculation that he has embarked on a new romance with Bai Ling after he was spotted enjoying a date with the Chinese actress.
The legendary crooner was seen laughing and flirting Bai as they dined together at Whist Restaurant in Santa Monica last Thursday, Fox News has learned.
Bai [...]
Lionel Richie, Bai Ling an item?
July 22nd, 2009 |
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Singer Lionel Richie has sparked rumours of romance with actress Bai Ling after the two were spotted enjoying a cozy date recently.
Richie and Ling were spotted on what appeared to be a romantic date last Thursday at Whist at Viceroy Santa Monica, reports Fox News.
According to an eyewitness, the duo kept a low-profile and laughed [...]