New media guru Sorrell urges Olympic sports to learn from YouTube, Pop Idol or lose fansOctober 5th, 2009 Olympics urged to learn from YouTube, Pop IdolCOPENHAGEN — The Olympic movement needs to learn from the likes of YouTube or risk losing young viewers for life, IOC members were told Monday. Communications guru Martin Sorrell advised global sports leaders to release their grip on exclusive broadcast rights and hand them over to a new generation of technology-savvy fans.
Bob Dylan to exhibit his newest acrylic paintings in Denmark in 2010September 16th, 2009 Bob Dylan to exhibit new paintings in DenmarkCOPENHAGEN — Denmark's National Gallery says it will exhibit some 100 works by Bob Dylan, including some of his newest acrylic paintings. The museum says some 30 canvasses from Dylan's forthcoming Brazil Series have never been put on exhibit before.
Bob Dylan to release Christmas album; donates royalties to group that feeds the poorAugust 26th, 2009 Bob Dylan to release Christmas album for charity
NEW YORK — Bob Dylan is releasing his first Christmas album, and in the spirit of the holiday season, the legendary performer is donating his royalties to charity. A statement by Columbia Records says "Christmas in the Heart" will be released Oct.
Bob Dylan mulls being your sat nav road map guideAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Bob Dylan has been approached by major motor manufacturers to be the new voice of their satellite navigation systems. The 68-year-old rock legend, presently wooing audience with his "Theme Time Radio Hour" show on BBC 2 and 6, revealed that car giants had made him offers to provide a audio road map commentary.
You're rock legend Bob Dylan? NJ police officer asks the singer to prove itAugust 15th, 2009 You're Bob Dylan? NJ police want to see some IDRock legend Bob Dylan was treated like a complete unknown by police in a New Jersey shore community when a resident called to report someone wandering around the neighborhood. Dylan was in Long Branch, about a two-hour drive south of New York City, on July 23 as part of a tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp that was to play at a baseball stadium in nearby Lakewood.
Rookie New Jersey cop asks Bob Dylan for ID!August 15th, 2009 LONDON - A novice policewoman got hold of an "eccentric old man acting suspiciously", failing to recognize that the individual was Bob Dylan. The 22-year-old officer left for New Jersey town of Long Branch after residents call in to complain about a suspicious man in the Latin quarter.
Bob Dylan may release Christmas albumAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Bob Dylan may release an album of Christmas songs, if music websites are to be believed. Isis magazine website, devoted to the veteran musician, first reported the existence of the album, which had apparently been recorded in May.
Teens who become 'Neets' face early death riskAugust 7th, 2009 LONDON - A top civil servant in Britain says that teenagers who become 'Neet'-not in education, employment or training-may have a one in six chance of dying within 10 years. Jon Coles, director-general of schools at the Department for Children, Schools and Families, says that youngsters who become Neet face not just difficulties and hardship, but "real dangers and a downward spiral" which can lead to them dying "very, very young".
When Dylan grabbed Presley's silkscreens for screen test payment from WarholJuly 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - Bob Dylan was ready to take one of Elvis Presley's famous silkscreens for payment, when Andy Warhol coaxed him to The Factory to do a screen test. In a new book, titled 'The Genius of Andy Warhol', authors Tony Scherman and David Dalton have revealed how Dylan grabbed one of the Prince of Pop's famous silkscreens off the director's wall.
'Dylan's conversion from Judaism to Christianity made Jimmy Carter give up on him'July 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - American singer songwriter Bob Dylan is said to have lost one of his biggest fans, former US President Jimmy Carter, when he converted from Judaism to Christianity, after wallowing in drugs and bed-hopping with female fans, reveals a new book. Kevin Mattson, the author of "What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr.
'The Band' member Levon Helm displays bitterness towards Bob DylanJune 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - Bob Dylan might have made great music with 'The Band', but apparently not all members of the rock group hold high regards for him. Drummer and mandolin wizard Levon Helm said in a recent interview that only Bob used to be the centre of attention whenever the group worked with him.
Cruise may join Diaz in comedy film 'Wichita'May 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Tom Cruise is reportedly set to share the frame with Cameron Diaz in 20th Century Fox action comedy film Wichita. The Hollywood heartthrob, who has previously paired with the stunning blonde in Vanilla Sky, will allegedly portray a secret agent who hops in and out of the life of a single woman.
Bob Dylan delighted to be an 'honorary Texan'May 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Folk musician Bob Dylan says that he is delighted to have received the title of an honorary Texan from former American President George W. Bush. Bush honoured Bob with the title just few days before he had taken the presidency.
Bob Dylan's teenage poem up for grabsMay 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A poem written by Bob Dylan when he was a teenager is set go under the hammer in New York. The poem, which is currently under offer at Christie's, was penned in the mid-1950s for a camp newspaper in Wisconsin where Dylan spent a happy summer.
Bob Dylan to write musicalMay 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Legendary singer Bob Dylan is set to create some music for an upcoming off-Broadway production. The Blowin' in the Wind hitmaker has reunited with longtime songwriting partner, Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter to make music.
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