Little Boots Cancels ShowsOctober 9th, 2009 British singer LITTLE BOOTS has cancelled a string of shows on her upcoming European tour. The 25 year old was set to hit the road in November (09), taking in cities including Milan, Italy and Berlin in Germany, but scheduling issues have prompted the star to axe seven gigs.
Copeland 'who Knows If The Police Will Reform Again'September 30th, 2009 THE POLICE drummer STEWART COPELAND isn't ruling out a second reunion for the iconic eighties act - because anything could happen in the next 50 years. The warring trio put aside their differences to thrill fans around the world with reunion dates in 2007 and 2008, marking their 30th anniversary as a band.
National Book Awards ask public to choose all-time bestSeptember 21st, 2009 Public gets to vote for book awardNEW YORK — The National Book Awards would like your vote. Organizers of the prestigious literary prize are asking the public to choose the best fiction winner in the awards' 60-year history.
Jordan Roth takes over Broadway's Jujamcyn TheatersSeptember 8th, 2009 Jordan Roth takes over B'way's Jujamcyn TheatersNEW YORK — Broadway's Jujamcyn Theaters has a new president. Jordan Roth will now head the organization that owns and operates five Broadway theaters.
Candlemass' Tour Of Greece Disrupted By ElectionsSeptember 8th, 2009 Swedish heavy metal band CANDLEMASS have been forced to rearrange two dates on their upcoming tour of Greece after learning their concerts clashed with the country's national elections. The group was due to play a gig in Thessaloniki on 2 October (09) but that show has been cancelled and another gig, set for Athens on 4 October (09) - Greece's election day - has been moved forward to 3 October (09).
Book closes on children's show 'Reading Rainbow' as PBS wraps broadcasts after 26 yearsAugust 29th, 2009 Last chapter arrives for 'Reading Rainbow' on PBSLOS ANGELES — The "Reading Rainbow" is at an end on PBS. The program aired its final episode Friday, wrapping a more than two-decade run that began in 1983.
Blackmore Tried To Ban His Son From Using His NameAugust 27th, 2009 Reclusive former RAINBOW rocker RITCHIE BLACKMORE was so incensed to hear his German lovechild had taken his place in spin-off OVER THE RAINBOW, he insisted the guitarist change his name. Singer Joe Lynn Turner reveals his former bandmate wanted nothing to do with the revamped band and seemed fine when his son Jurgen agreed to join up for a tour of Europe.
Several songs in Broadway's 'West Side Story' revival have minor lyric changesAugust 26th, 2009 B'way's 'West Side Story' has a minor lyric changeNEW YORK — It's back to the original English for some of the lyrics in the hit Broadway revival of "West Side Story."
Two of show's songs, "A Boy Like That" and "I Feel Pretty," had been sung in Spanish in the current production, which opened in March at the Palace Theatre. Now both numbers, which feature lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, will be performed mostly in English.
HUDGENS LOVES BASKETBALL DATESAugust 11th, 2009 VANESSA HUDGENS is happy to sacrifice romantic dates with boyfriend ZAC EFRON for outings to basketball games - because she loves the sport. The High School Musical stars have been dating for four years, since meeting on the set of the movie.
Reservations open Aug. 11 for Epcot Food & Wine eventsAugust 3rd, 2009 Reservations open Aug. 11 for Epcot Food & WineLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.
Michael McKean is set to star in Broadway's 'Superior Donuts'July 9th, 2009 Michael McKean set for B'way's 'Superior Donuts'NEW YORK — Tracy Letts' new play, "Superior Donuts," has found its Broadway leading man — Michael McKean. Producer Jeffrey Richards says the actor will reprise the role of a doughnut shop owner he played in the show's world premiere last summer at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
Dolly Parton embraces second childhood through her first children's book, 'I Am a Rainbow'June 25th, 2009 Dolly Parton writes her first children's bookPIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton created a charity 13 years ago to provide books to children and encourage literacy.
AMC announces 'Rubicon,' a new drama series to join its acclaimed 'Mad Men,' 'Breaking Bad'June 24th, 2009 AMC announces 'Rubicon,' a new dramatic seriesNEW YORK — AMC is saying "yes" to a third original dramatic series. "Rubicon" is a political thriller that AMC hopes will be as well received as its dramas "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad."
The series focuses on an analyst at a New York-based think tank who uncovers a clue to an unfolding global conspiracy.
Broadway's 3 Billy Elliots dance off with 2009 Astaire AwardsJune 3rd, 2009 Broadway's 3 Billys win 2009 Astaire AwardsNEW YORK — Broadway's three Billy Elliots have danced off with Astaire Awards. David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik (COE'-wall-ick) and Kiril (KA'-reel) Kulish (COO'-lish) will share the prize for best male dancer on Broadway for their performances as the title character in "Billy Elliot." Peter Darling, also of "Billy Elliot," received the award for best Broadway choreographer.
'Ruined' and 'Fela!' get the top Lucille Lortel prizes for off-Broadway's bestMay 4th, 2009 'Ruined' gets top Lortel off-Broadway play prizeNEW YORK — Productions set in Africa have taken the top Lucille Lortel Awards for the best of off-Broadway. "Ruined," Lynn Nottage's drama of survival set against the backdrop of an African civil war, has received the prize for best play, while "Fela!" (FAY'-la) was chosen best musical.
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