Soul Train Awards to return after 2-year break, will honor L.A. Reid, Babyface, Chaka KhanOctober 7th, 2009 Soul Train Awards return after 2-year hiatusATLANTA — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, singers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, ABBA nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of FameSeptember 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, and ABBA have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For the 'Californication' hitmakers and rapper LL Cool J, this is the first year of eligibility, as artists can be inducted 25 years after their debut release for contending the honour.
ABBA, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J and Stooges among nominees for 2010 Rock HallSeptember 23rd, 2009 Kiss, Chili Peppers, LL Cool J nominated for hallNEW YORK — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are part of an eclectic group of 12 acts in contention for the 2010 class.
Insomniac Pete Wentz plans club for the sleepless!September 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pete Wentz wants to open up an insomniacs' club after admitting he is victim of the disorder himself. The Fall Out Boy rocker has revealed he struggles to get sleep and is awake for hours.
Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump is arrested in Los Angeles on driver's license warrantAugust 26th, 2009 Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump arrested in LALOS ANGELES — Singer Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy has been arrested on a two-year-old warrant for driving without a valid license. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore says the 25-year-old was arrested late Tuesday during a traffic stop by Los Angeles police.
Teen edition of self-help phenomenon "The Secret" to be published this fallJuly 23rd, 2009 'The Secret' to be revealed for teens this fallNEW YORK — It's teen time for "The Secret."
Rhonda Byrne's self-help multimedia phenomenon, which has sold millions of copies, will come out this fall in an edition for young people. "The Secret to Teen Power" will be written by Paul Harrington, who produced the DVD version of the original "Secret."
According to Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, the new book will show "how teens can transform their own lives and live their dreams, by understanding and using the power they have in their hands."
Simon Pulse announced Wednesday that "The Secret to Teen Power" will have a first printing of 500,000.
Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' voted best song of all timeJuly 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' has been voted as the best song of all time in a new poll. The song sung by late Kurt Cobain has topped Triple J's 'Hottest 100 of All Time' list.
NY Philharmonic delegation heads to Cuba to explore concert halls, might tour there in fallJuly 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.
Jude Law is set to star in 'Hamlet' on Broadway this fallJune 30th, 2009 Jude Law is set to play Hamlet on B'way this fallNEW YORK — Jude Law will play Shakespeare's melancholy Dane on Broadway this fall. The 36-year-old British actor will star in "Hamlet," opening Oct.
Pete Wentz says Fall Out Boy not separatingJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz has dismissed rumors that the band has split but added that they are not planning to release any more albums. "No, we're not calling it quits, but we've no future album plans right now.
Billy Crystal takes his Broadway success, '700 Sundays,' on the road this fallJune 24th, 2009 Billy Crystal takes '700 Sundays' on the roadNEW YORK — Billy Crystal is taking his acclaimed stage autobiography, "700 Sundays," on the road this fall. "700 Sundays" was a Broadway success during the 2004-2005 season, playing to sold-out houses and winning a Tony Award for special theatrical experience.
Perry, McCoy's signature dishes added to U.S. restaurant menuJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Katy Perry and her boyfriend Travis McCoy's signature dishes have been added to the menu of U.S. restaurant chain Denny's.
Oh, Rob!!! Currently untitled Dick Van Dyke memoir planned for fall 2010 releaseJune 16th, 2009 Oh, Rob!!! Dick Van Dyke memoir plannedNEW YORK — Cue the theme music: Dick Van Dyke is writing a memoir. The star of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and such films as "Mary Poppins" and "Bye, Bye Birdie" will tell of his long career in a memoir scheduled to be published in the fall of 2010 by Harmony Books, which announced the release Monday.
Cameron Diaz turns a cook on 'My Sister's Keeper' setsJune 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Cameron Diaz turned into a cook on the sets of her new movie, and served her co-stars with some luscious delicacies. The 'Shrek' star turned into the set mum for her onscreen daughters Sofia Vassilieva and Abigail Breslin in the new film 'My Sister's Keeper', and converted her trailer into a dining spot.
Disney announces sneak peeks of 'TRON,' 'Toy Story 3' at four-day fan expoJune 3rd, 2009 Disney announces four-day fan expo set for fallLOS ANGELES — Fans can get an early look at "TRON," ''Toy Story 3" and Tim Burton's take on "Alice in Wonderland" this fall at Disney's first fan expo. The four-day "D23 Expo" will be held Sept.
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