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Whoopi Goldberg Among Producers of White Noise Musical Readings; Sergio Trujillo Will Direct Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:00PMAcademy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg is among the producers of upcoming staged readings of White Noise, the Broadway-aimed musical about a young female white-separatist singing duo.
Pleasure and pain Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:00AMClare Bowditch sings about the everyday struggles of modern life
Afghanistan's Oprah Talks Taboos Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:33AMThe 26-year-old icon is using her popularity to bring attention to pressing issues in her home country.
French nuns become label-mates with Lady Gaga Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:37AMAVIGNON, France: The reclusive nuns of the Abbaye de Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation in France recently became Lady Gaga's latest label mates when they inked a record deal with Decca Records, a part of music label Universal Music.
What's on: week starting Friday, July 30 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:07AMFriday, July 30 * ”CHICAGO”, professional summer season production of the hit musical with eight shows a week to August 26 at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre, starring Shona Lindsay as Roxie Hart.
Karaoke Connections Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:00PMIn a darkly lit corner of Fenian’s Pub on Fortification Street, an older long-haired man in a T-shirt looks around tentatively as he puts down his pint. His wife, still clad in her hospital scrubs, smiles eagerly.
Letters to the Editor Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:39PMJust over six months ago Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake. We must not forget that there are hundreds of thousands of people now living in tent cities, and hurricane season is upon them.
New Sumner Girl on Payroll Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:08AMThe Viacom and CBS billionaire forced an unskilled young "friend" onto his company and gave her a large stock package. Peter Lauria on Redstone's corporate mandate to "make her happy."
Afghanistan's Oprah: A Singer's Talk Show Tackles Taboos Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:28PMShe's also the Hannah Montana of the nation -- adored by everyone and, somehow, finding ways of discussing taboo social issues
John Tartaglia's 'ImaginOcean' Cast Album, With Bonus Tracks, Makes a Splash July 27 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:16PMA cast album of John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, the Off-Broadway undersea musical aimed at family audiences, surfaces July 27 on the Yellow Sound Label. The cast will perform and sign CDs July 28 on the Upper West Side.
(more info) Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:33AMB.o.B. 21-year old Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic artist/producer B.o.B can, and if you've watched closely enough, you'd know exactly why the multi-talented lyricist and musician is naming his debut album B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray.
Community bulletin board Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:48AMA production of
Tribute to George Crumb at Mass MoCA played with dignity Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:10AMBang on a Can is dedicated to the forefront of contemporary music, but the organization is still respectful of its elders. The American composer, who turned 80 last fall, helped create the musical avant-garde, and these works are full of what's called extended instrumental techniques, like singing into the flute, bowing on the bridge of a double bass, and strumming on the inside of the piano ...
John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean Cast Album, With Bonus Tracks, Makes a Splash July 27 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:15PMA cast album of John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, the Off-Broadway undersea musical aimed at family audiences, surfaces July 27 on the Yellow Sound Label. The cast will perform and sign CDs July 28 on the Upper West Side.
Poetry set to music Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:36PMPatrons of the Upper Galilee Voice of Music Festival will, as usual, need to plan their days very carefully. The cornucopia of events is, indeed, confusing; but the glut of choices, and the possibility you might miss something worthwhile, of course contributes to the experience.
Video: Lady Gaga Signs Nuns to Record Label Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:00PMSinger Lady Gaga has signed a group of nuns from the Abbaye de Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation monastery near Avignon, France, to her record label. The nuns beat out over 70 other convents in a search for the world's best female Gregorian chant singers. CBSNews.com's Shira Lazar reports.
Sister act - Nuns sign record deal Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:59PMThe record company behind Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga has signed an album deal with an order of nuns.
Nuns sign record deal Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:49PMA group of nuns has signed a major record deal with the same company which represents Lady GaGa.
Elvis Twin, Jailhouse Schlock Take Viva Out of Vegas Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:49PMIt should be a jackpot: a tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the city that revived his career and performed by a troupe beloved for its acrobatic, offbeat shows.
Lilith Fair A True Celebration Of Women Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:37PMLilith Fair dubs itself "a celebration of women in music," and that it was. Not only was it an empowering day for women when the festival rolled in to Toronto, but it was also an empowering day for music.
Younger Nievera joins MYX Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:34AMAs widely expected, the eldest son of singers Pops Fernandez and Martin Nievera was named one of the three winners in the search for new video jocks (VJs) of local music channel MYX.
‘Lady’ in red pepper sprays Mr. Dam in California Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:14AMA popular Vietnamese pop star was attacked with pepper spray by a 64- year-old man wearing a red dress and a blond wig.
French Nuns to Sing on Lady Gaga Label Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:06AMThis undated photo released by Decca Records shows nuns of the Abbaye de Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation in their convent near Avignon, France. The nuns have won a worldwide search to find the world's finest female singers of Gregorian Chant and have signed a deal with a leading record company.
Cloistered French nuns sign record deal Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:22PMLONDON – A closed order of French nuns have signed an album deal with Universal Music, the record label announced Sunday, after a worldwide search to find the best female singers of Gregorian Chant.
Reclusive nuns get record deal Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:50PMAN order of Benedictine nuns which is cut off from the outside world has signed a major record deal with the company behind Lady GaGa, it was announced.
Reclusive nuns signed to Gaga label Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:49PMThe record company behind Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga has signed an album deal with an order of nuns.
Reason to sing Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:24PMFor more than two decades, a group of men have given their time and their talent to strengthen souls in the community. The public is invited to help the Jones-Onslow Male Chorus celebrate 23 years of success with a special anniversary concert on Aug....
Faith Hill is a down-to-earth diva at Pacific Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:36PMEvery story has two sides. Take Faith Hill’s Pacific Amphitheatre show on Saturday, for example. The pessimist would have looked at the far from full venue and assumed the woman about to perform was just another washed-up diva pandering to a...
ITV.com contains the following categories: Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:37AMThere is no breaking news. A group of French nuns have won a competition to find the world's finest female singers of Gregorian chant and have now signed a record deal with Lady Gaga's label.
Sister Act: Reclusive Nuns Sign Record Deal Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:11AMThe record company behind Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga has signed an album deal with an order of Benedictine nuns.
Singing nuns sign deal with Lady GaGa record label Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:57AMAn order of Benedictine nuns cut off from the outside world has signed a major record deal with the company behind Lady GaGa.
Jeremy Hunt: Faster, higher, stronger – and cheaper Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:10PMFew artists craving credibility would seek out the endorsement of a politician, aside perhaps from Ben Eine, who last week saw Barack Obama receive his work as a gift for the walls of the White House.
Interview of Montreal-based band Stars Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:17PMThe band members talk about their latest album, their yin/yang vibe, and the ghosts that haunt them
Local 'Idol' hopefuls fail to sway judges Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:39PMLafayette batted 0 for 2 Wednesday at the Milwaukee auditions for the next season of "American Idol."
Musical to tell the tale of Miami Beach Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:57PMBY BEA HINESbhines@MiamiHerald.comMore than 100 years ago, Miami Beach was nothing more than a mangrove swamp with crocodiles. Today it is one of the hottest destinations in the world.
American Idol singing different tune Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:08PMRandy Jackson predicts this will be Idol's best season yet. The vibe is positive. The energy is good. Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson is in the house, figuratively speaking - or on the phone, if you want to be real about it.
Movie critic ready to take on world of heroes Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:02AMMore than 100,000 science-fiction and movie fans are expected to attend this weekend s 41st annual Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center, and Jen Yamato, of El Cerrito, has better than a front-row seat for the sold-out cavalcade.
Singing like a game show Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:44AMCenterStage is holding a contest like no other. Titled the New Country Round-up Talent Search, the point of the game is to sing better than anyone else.
Performance part of female showcase Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:39AMSinger Shelly Bort will perform an all-ages show 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Rudy's Encore, at 470 W.
Jazz Vespers Concert Lineup Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:05AMCAPE MAY - Rita Stafford, vocalist extraordinaire, will perform a salute to the famous female big band singers at the next Jazz Vespers concert on Sunday, August 1 at 8 p.m. The show will be at the First Presbyterian Church, Hughes & Decatur Streets, Cape May, NJ.
Vote Blok! - And support the Rangers cheerleaders! Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:28AMThe Rangers cheerleaders will be performing as the dance troupe Blok this Sunday on Channel 5's new programme "Don't Stop Believing". It's a public vote so make sure to tune in and support the girls!
What's on: week starting Friday, July 23 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:52AMFriday July 23 * ”CHICAGO”, first performances for the professional summer season production of the hit musical on to August 26 with shows most days at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre, with West End star Shona Lindsay back as Roxie Hart.
Come see the Cabaret' Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:40AM(Front, left to right) Cece Cizek, Holly King, (Back,left to right) Laura Hetherington, Brandon Stonestreet, Zachery Harris, Jeanette Leeberry and Kathleen Reed perform in the 24/7 Musical Theatre Factory's production of "Cabaret" at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick.
Delco Idol competitors put hopes, dreams on line Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:12AMMEDIA — For at least one performer, it’s easy to explain why he puts his talent, hopes and dreams on the line at Delco Idol.
Community briefs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:35PMWaller Financial Planning Group recently presented one of its Odyssey Awards to company founder Larry Waller of Grove City.
Girl Pop’s Lady Gaga Makeover Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:37PMSarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair tour, with its singer-songwriters, has canceled dates this summer, while Lady Gaga’s flashy progeny — Katy Perry, Kesha, Nicki Minaj — rides high.
'Bye Bye Birdie' shows this weekend Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:56PMThe teen chorus in M-ACT's production of "Bye Bye Birdie" poses for a photo during Monday night's dress rehearsal. There are three performances in Marysville this weekend.
How do you describe a cat? Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:45AMI’M back from Melbourne and, thankfully, in less pain than I initially thought. It was a very intense rehearsal period for “Cats.”
SHERYL CROW WANTS A GLOWING VAGINA — IF IT HELPS HER RECORD SALES! Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:48AMSEXY Sheryl Crow has joked she wants a “glowing vagina” — as long as it helps her record sales! In an interview with America’s Vanity Fair magazine, the singer was told that “the big thing now for female singers is glowing vaginas. Christina Aguilera performed a song on the [MTV Movie Awards], and at the end [...]
Alive After Five: The Staxx Brothers with Bank Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:31AMThe Staxx Brothers are going to be laying down some heated grooves on the Grove Plaza. by Stephen Foster If you like your Alive After Five served up nice and hot, todays your day. Not because of the ridiculously warm weather, but because Seattle hard ass soul band, The Staxx Brothers are going to be laying down some heated grooves on the plaza this evening. The octets unique blend of soul, funk ...