Reports says Rush Limbaugh, Blues owner Dave Checketts join up in bid for RamsOctober 6th, 2009 Reports: Limbaugh, Checketts interested in RamsST. LOUIS — Published and broadcast reports say radio personality Rush Limbaugh and St.
Nelson Looms Large Over Farm Aid In MissouriOctober 5th, 2009 Farm Aid's first Missouri benefit was all about charity founder WILLIE NELSON, who headlined Sunday's (04Oct09) show at St Louis' Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre. The grizzled country singer and activist, who helped create the annual Farm Aid concert in 1986, joined Dave Matthews and Neil Young onstage before ending the show with many of the event's performers and a choir of Native Americans.
Benefit show raises $8M for Andre Agassi school in Las Vegas; separate donor gives $7.5MSeptember 30th, 2009 Benefit raises $8M for Agassi school in VegasLAS VEGAS — A weekend benefit concert raised nearly $8 million to support retired tennis star Andre Agassi's public charter school in Las Vegas. Officials say Agassi's foundation, used to support the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, also received a pledge of $7.5 million over five years from the Engelstad Family Foundation.
Benefit show raises $8M for Agassi school in Las Vegas; separate donor gives $7.5MSeptember 30th, 2009 Benefit show raises $8M for Agassi school in VegasLAS VEGAS — A weekend benefit concert raised nearly $8 million to support retired tennis star Andre Agassi's public charter school in Las Vegas. Officials say Agassi's foundation, used to support the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, also received a pledge of $7.5 million over five years from the Engelstad Family Foundation.
Former Motley Crue Singer Cancels Benefit PerformanceSeptember 24th, 2009 Former MOTLEY CRUE lead singer JOHN CORABI has left the organisers of a benefit concert scrambling for a last-minute replacement after cancelling his headliner appearance at an upcoming concert due to unexplained scheduling conflicts. Corabi was set to perform at the 2 October (09) event, planned as a fundraiser for 14-year-old Iowa girl with cerebral palsy.
Louis Walsh 'undergoes surgery to keep up with younger X Factor judges'September 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Louis Walsh, who feels a little old compared to his younger fellow judges on The X Factor, has now resorted to surgery to keep up with them, it has emerged. The 57-year-old Walsh is believed to have flown to LA for surgery to remove the bags under his eyes.
"America's Got Talent" winner Boyd vows to take better care of himself after exhaustionSeptember 14th, 2009 "America's Got Talent" winner has exhaustionST. LOUIS — The 2008 winner of NBC's "America's Got Talent" is pledging to take better care of himself after a brief hospital stay for exhaustion.
Jay-z Blasts 9/11 Ticket ScalpersSeptember 9th, 2009 JAY-Z has slammed unscrupulous scalpers for re-selling tickets to his upcoming 9/11 benefit concert in New York, telling fans he is "disheartened" by the immoral behaviour. The rap superstar is playing a charity show at Madison Square Garden on the eighth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks to celebrate the release of his new album The Blueprint 3 and raise money for a good cause.
Jay-Z announces concert to mark eighth 9/11 anniversarySeptember 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Jay-Z will mark the eighth anniversary of 9/11 with a concert this month. The hip-hop star joined Beyonce at Madison Square Garden on Monday to make an announcement in this regard.
Jay-Z to give Sept. 11 benefit concert in NYC for families of officers, firefightersAugust 31st, 2009 Jay-Z to give Sept. 11 benefit concert in NYCNEW YORK — A benefit concert that rapper Jay-Z is planning for Sept.
Louis Walsh says sorry for insulting Dannii Minogue on 'X Factor'August 10th, 2009 LONDON - X Factor judge Louis Walsh has apologised for insulting fellow judge Dannii Minogue on the show. The 37-year-old beauty considered quitting the show after constant spats with Walsh ever since she joined the show in 2007.owever, the Irishman has confessed his mistake and asked Dannii: "Please don't let me do that again."
Walsh has admitted to having behaved badly and assured the Australian singer of a better time on the show.We've cleared the deck," the Sun quoted Dannii as saying.
Ang Lee attends benefit screening of 'Taking Woodstock' in NY area where scenes were shotyJuly 30th, 2009 Ang Lee attends NY screening of 'Taking Woodstock'CHATHAM, N.Y. — Ang Lee is in upstate New York for the first of several U.S.
St. Louis putting on best face for All-Star Game crowdsJuly 8th, 2009 St. Louis spruces up for All-Star GameST. LOUIS — If you've got a ticket to next Tuesday's baseball All-Star Game in St.
Paul McCartney to perform Aug. 15 benefit concert for Atlanta's historic Piedmont ParkJune 24th, 2009 Paul McCartney to play benefit in Atlanta parkATLANTA — Paul McCartney is coming to Atlanta for a summer concert to benefit the city's historic Piedmont Park. The Piedmont Conservancy that cares for the city park said Wednesday that the 67-year-old ex-Beatle will perform in the park on Aug.
MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl Crow and a $1 million donation to Stand Up to CancerJune 22nd, 2009 MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl CrowNEW YORK — Sheryl Crow will headline a fundraising concert during All-Star game weekend in St. Louis as part of Major League Baseball's commitment to participate in President Barack Obama's United We Serve initiative.