Audrey Hepburn outfits up for grabsOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Some of Audrey Hepburn's outfits, dating from 1953 to the late 1960s, are to be auctioned in the biggest-ever sale of her clothing and accessories at the Royal Opera Arcade on Pall Mall, London. The collection includes more than 30 outfits worn by the screen siren with several pieces by her favourite designer, Hubert de Givenchy.
Chamber music festival set for Moab in SeptemberAugust 24th, 2009 Chamber music festival set for Moab in SeptemberMOAB, Utah — Chamber music masterpieces are on the program for the 17th annual Moab Music Festival, performed outdoors amid the area's spectacular scenery of red cliffs and the Colorado River. The concerts will be performed at the Colorado River Grotto, a natural space that the festival organizers call "nature's perfect concert hall," and at various other locations.
Keith Moon tops 'Wildest Drummers Ever' pollAugust 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Who rocker Keith Moon has been voted 'The Wildest Drummer Ever' in a new magazine poll. Moon, who passed away in 1978, has beaten Motley Crue's Tommy Lee and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin to top Rhythm magazine's poll.
Susan Boyle new age Audrey Hepburn?July 26th, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle may become a modern day Audrey Hepburn after recording a "breathtaking" version of the song "Moon River" from the hit film "Breakfast At Tiffany's". Mirror.co.uk reports that the Scottish singer, who became a household name after her stint on the reality show "Britain's Got Talent", is now halfway through her debut album.
Susan Boyle's debut single still a mysteryJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - The song that will be released as a Susan Boyle single has not been finalised as yet, her spokeswoman has revealed. It was reported that the 48-year-old 'Britain's Got Talent' star would be releasing a cover of classic song, 'Moon River', as her debut song.
Susan Boyle's brother denies cashing in on her fameJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle's brother Gerry has denied that he was using his sister's fame to boost his recently launched record label. The 55-year-old entrepreneur said plans for his own talent show had already been charted out before his sister turned into an overnight celebrity on Britain's Got Talent.
Fly composer Quincy Jones to the moon? Only his music rockets into spaceJuly 20th, 2009 Jones won't fly to the moon _ but his music didWASHINGTON — Quincy Jones won't fly to the moon — but his music did. As the crew of Apollo 11 rocketed toward their historic moon landing on July 20, 1969, astronaut Buzz Aldrin listened to Jones' arrangement of Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon."
In a phone interview from Marbella, Spain, Jones told AP Radio that when he heard the news from Sinatra, it was "like something that's surrealistic.
Check written by Neil Armstrong hours before moon launch auctioned for over $27,000July 16th, 2009 Neil Armstrong check auctioned for over $27,000AMHERST, N.H. — A check signed by Neil Armstrong hours before he took off for the moon has been sold for $27,350, 40 years to the day after it was written.
Anna Friel vows not to 'do Hepburn impression' in West End showJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Anna Friel has pledged not to mirror "an Audrey Hepburn impression" in the West End show of Breakfast at Tiffany's. The former Brookside star, who bore a striking resemblance to Hepburn, swore to add an "edge" to the character of Holly Golightly in the new stage production.
Jolie wants to follow footsteps of Audrey HepburnJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she wants to follow in the footsteps of late British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn. The Tomb Raider actress, who is raising six children with superstar partner Brad Pitt, admits that she hopes to someday be able to help as many people as the Breakfast at Tiffany's star, reports China Daily.
Buzz Aldrin marks 40th anniversary of moonwalk with Boston Pops celebrationJune 11th, 2009 Aldrin marks moon trip anniversary with the PopsBOSTON — Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon 40 years ago. Now he's celebrating with some moon tunes performed by the Boston Pops.
Rare Audrey Hepburn smoking stamp fetches £47k at auctionMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - A rare stamp portraying film star Audrey Hepburn smoking fetched close to 47,000 pounds at an auction in Germany, it has emerged. Eight years ago, the German government had ordered the stamp to be destroyed after Hepburn's son, Sean Ferrer, objected to the cigarette holder dangling from her mouth and refused to grant copyright.
Rare Audrey Hepburn stamp to go on saleMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - A rare stamp featuring actress Audrey Hepburn is set to go on sale in Germany, eight years after its entire print run had to be destroyed due to her son's objections. Contactmusic.com reports that the stamps were commissioned by the German government in 2001 as part of a collection featuring portraits of stars including Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe and Greta Garbo.
Rare stamp of Hepburn smoking to go under the hammer in BerlinMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - A rare stamp portraying film star Audrey Hepburn smoking is set to go on sale on Germany. Eight years ago, the German government had ordered the stamp to be destroyed after Hepburn's son, Sean Ferrer, objected to the cigarette holder dangling from her mouth and refused to grant copyright.
Hudson River to be scene of Macy's July 4 fireworks 400 years after Henry Hudson's NY voyageMay 5th, 2009 Hudson River to be site of Macy's July 4 fireworksNEW YORK — One of the nation's largest July Fourth fireworks shows will be held on the Hudson River this year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of English explorer Henry Hudson's voyage to New York. The Macy's extravaganza usually is held on the East River and can be seen from Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
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