Deep Purple Look Back At Great Gigs On New Live AlbumOctober 8th, 2009 DEEP PURPLE is to release the best moments from its favourite shows on a new career-encompassing live album. Space Truckin' Round the World Live 68-76 will feature rare live recordings from concerts in Europe, Japan and the U.S.
Celebrities stepping up for Obama health overhaul effortOctober 7th, 2009 Obama turning to Hollywood for health reform helpWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is enlisting Hollywood celebrities including actress Rosario Dawson and musician Will.I.Am to draw attention to his health care overhaul agenda. The performers will act as celebrity judges for a TV commercial contest set up by Organizing for America, the Obama political organization that's part of the Democratic National Committee.
Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame dies at age 46 of lupusSeptember 30th, 2009 Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame diesLONDON — Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for the Beatles' classic song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46. Her death was announced Monday by St.
Inspiration behind Beatles' 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' dies at 46September 29th, 2009 LONDON - Lucy O'Donnell, the woman who inspired the Beatles tune, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" has passed away at the age of 46. John Lennon wrote the psychedelic song after his son Julian drew a picture of childhood friend Lucy, and told his dad, "That's Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
O'Donnell passed away after a battle with lupus, an autoimmune disease, the St.
'Shag bands' a rage among Brit kids as young as 7September 29th, 2009 LONDON - Brit kids, as young as seven, are increasingly shopping for "shag bands"- cheap plastic bracelets with different colours, referring to various sex acts. Available for just 1 pound on any High Street, the shag bands have become the latest craze among students, and horrified parents across the country.
The Killers Poke Fun At KanyeSeptember 17th, 2009 THE KILLERS poked fun at KANYE WEST's MTV Video Music Awards stage invasion at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday night (16Sep09) when a crew member
interrupted the band's encore to hail support act the PSYCHEDELIC FURS. The Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers, appeared stunned when the unnamed man ran on to the stage from the wings and declared, "Beyonce had one of the best videos of
all time and the Psychedelic Furs had one of the best songs of all time."
But it became clear the moment was set up when Richard Butler's band joined the headliners onstage for a rendition of their 1980s anthem Pretty In Pink.
Beatles were planning reunion before Lennon's deathSeptember 13th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has said that the Beatles were planning to reunite before John Lennon was shot dead in 1980. The singer admitted that though they were set to receive huge offers yet they believed it wouldn't be as big as the 60's.
Lennon 'would Have Loved' The Beatles Rock BandAugust 31st, 2009 YOKO ONO has dismissed criticism of the new BEATLES Rock Band game, insisting her late husband JOHN LENNON "would have loved it". Fans of the Fab Four will be able to play along to 45 of their hits when The Beatles: Rock Band hits stores in September (09).
Yoko Ono says John Lennon would have loved Beatles Rock Band gameAugust 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has rubbished all criticism heaped on the Beatles Rock Band game, saying her late husband "would have loved it". Ono said the game would introduce the Beatles' music to a new generation of fans.
Mercury Records Co-founder Adams DiesAugust 28th, 2009 Legendary Hollywood talent agent and Mercury Records co-founder BERLE ADAMS has died, aged 92. Berle passed away on Tuesday (25Aug09) in Los Angeles following a long illness.
John Quade, who played villain in Clint Eastwood films, dies in Southern California at 71August 13th, 2009 Character actor John Quade dies at 71LOS ANGELES — John Quade, who played the heavy in several Clint Eastwood movies and was the sheriff in the TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 71. His wife Gwen says Quade died in his sleep of natural causes Sunday at his home in the Southern California desert town of Rosamond.
Willy DeVille, founder of punk world's Mink DeVille, dies of cancer in NYC at 58August 7th, 2009 Founder of punk's Mink DeVille dies at 58NEW YORK — Willy DeVille, who founded the punk group Mink DeVille and was known for his blend of R&B, blues, Dixieland and traditional French Cajun ballads, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 58. The Oscar-nominated songwriter died at New York's Cabrini Hospital on Thursday of pancreatic cancer, said Carol Kaye at Kayos Productions.
Jazz composer George Russell, who developed theory used by Davis and Coltrane, dies at 86July 28th, 2009 Jazz composer George Russell dies at 86BOSTON — Jazz composer George Russell, a MacArthur fellow whose theories influenced the modal music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, has died. His publicist says Russell, who taught at the New England Conservatory, died Monday in Boston at age 86 of complications from Alzheimer's.
Bob Bogle, lead guitarist of The Ventures, dies at 75; known for hits like 'Walk, Don't Run'June 16th, 2009 Bob Bogle of rock band The Ventures dies at 75TACOMA, Wash. — Bob Bogle, lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band The Ventures, known for 1960s instrumental hits including "Walk, Don't Run," has died at age 75.
Kim Kardashian in a sexy purple bikini sizzles Miami beachMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Socialite Kim Kardashian looked sizzling hot as she flaunted a sexy purple bikini at Miami Beach recently. The 28-year-old beauty opted for a psychedelic-style two-piece from her new clothing line, reports the Sun.
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