‘Star Wars’ concert tour to kick off in October

October 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue meditated with beau Andres Velencoso for a week to get going for her first North American tour, it has emerged. The Sun quoted a source as saying: "She was nervous about the tour and Andres suggested a retreat.

October 2nd, 2009 Lady Gaga says she'll tour without Kanye WestNEW YORK — Lady Gaga isn't letting her ill-fated tour with Kanye West keep her from her fans. A day after her joint tour with the rapper was canceled, the pop star said she'll be hitting the road solo.

October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue kick started her first North American tour in Oakland, California, on September 30, with a dazzling performance and thanked fans for an "amazing" and "unforgettable" time. The 41-year-old star, who was lowered onto the stage from a gleaming silver skull, jammed all her chartbusters before a thrilled and excited audience.

September 25th, 2009 LONDON - The theme from Star Wars has been voted as the best science fiction film soundtrack of all time in a new poll. The original score from 1977 Star Wars film was composed by John Williams.

September 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malay concert organisers have revealed that they have reached an "amicable understanding" regarding R 'n' B singer Beyonce Knowles' costumes for her concert on October 25. But concert organiser Marctensia media liaison officer Goh Yoke Leng has not revealed what kind of an understanding.

September 15th, 2009 LONDON - Singers Chaka Khan, Lulu, and Anastacia are all set to embark upon a UK tour together.he 20-day tour called 'Here Come The Girls', will kick start in Edinburgh on November 21. Tickets will begin to sell from September 18.

August 20th, 2009 Tito Jackson says UK shows will honor MichaelLONDON — Tito Jackson says he plans to pay tribute to his brother Michael during a British tour later this year. Jackson is supporting soul diva Gladys Knight on a tour starting Oct.

August 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Peter Andre has plans to go on tour next year to promote his new album 'The New Beginning,' which will release next month. "In March I'll be back on tour.

July 24th, 2009 'Star Wars in Concert' tour launchingLOS ANGELES — A worldwide "Star Wars" concert tour will hyperdrive across the planet. "Star Wars in Concert" will feature a symphony orchestra and choir performing composer John Williams' music from the six "Star Wars" films.

July 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A concert version of 'Star Wars' with a live symphony orchestra, huge screens, film clips, and a travelling exhibit is all set to start touring North American in October. Its organisers have revealed that they are planning to take the tour around the world in 2010, reports the China Daily.Star Wars: In Concert' is described as a multi-media event that features music from all six of the movie scores written by John Williams, and teams them with footage from the movies in a venture backed by 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas.

July 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mum-to-be Kendra Wilkinson was excited to feel her first baby kick. "It was so crazy," Usmagazine quoted her as saying at the Espy Style Studio in L.A.

July 14th, 2009 Michael Jackson concert merchandise for saleLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's comeback concerts will never happen, but you can still get the T-shirt. Merchandise from Jackson's "This Is It" tour, which was scheduled to begin Monday in London, will be available online and at retailers across the United States.

July 10th, 2009 NY Philharmonic to visit Cuba, maybe tour in fallNEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic is headed to Cuba to explore the communist nation after being invited to perform there in the fall. Orchestra president Zarin Mehta says he's part of a delegation traveling to Havana on Friday.

June 14th, 2009 Trent Reznor says Bonnaroo his last US concertMANCHESTER, Tenn. — Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor said their performance Sunday at the Bonnaroo Music Festival was their last in the country.

June 10th, 2009 Britney Spears' 'Circus' tour to return to USLOS ANGELES — Britney Spears' "Circus" tour is getting an encore. Holly Shakoor, publicist for Spears, confirms that concerts will be held in several U.S.