Khan's Regrets Over Drug UseOctober 7th, 2009 CHAKA KHAN regrets spending years addicted to drugs - because she was too stoned to experience New York's music scene in the 1980s. The singer moved to the Big Apple at the start of the '80s but quickly fell victim to the trappings of fame as her solo career took off, abusing alcohol and snorting heroin.
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.
Chaka Khan to be honoured in MalaysiaSeptember 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - American singer Chaka Khan will be honoured in Malaysia for her contribution towards unifying the world via music. The 56-year-old songtress will be receiving The Brand Laureate Brand Personality Award from The Brand Laureate initiated by The Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF).
Chaka Khan, Lulu, Anastacia team up for UK tourSeptember 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.
Hollywood stars and British directors in lineup for next month's London Film FestivalSeptember 9th, 2009 Organizers unveiling London Film Festival lineupLONDON — Organizers are announcing the lineup for this year's London Film Festival. The two-week movie event is trying to raise its international profile, and more than a dozen world premieres are on its slate of 300 British and international films.
Miss Venezuela named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant for 2nd straight yearAugust 24th, 2009 Venezuela wins Miss Universe crown againNASSAU, Bahamas — Miss Venezuela has been named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas. Stefania Fernandez was crowned Sunday night.
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch jailed again; reason for arrest not immediately clearAugust 19th, 2009 'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch in jail againBOSTON — "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch is once again behind bars. Hatch, who was convicted in 2006 for not paying taxes on the $1 million prize he won on the CBS reality show's first season, was arrested Tuesday afternoon and taken to a Massachusetts county jail that's used to hold federal detainees.
Star of 'McHale's Navy' receives lifetime achievement award from Rhode Island film festivalAugust 6th, 2009 Star of 'McHale's Navy' honored at RI festivalPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Actor Ernest Borgnine will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Grammy winner Herbie Hancock starts two-year stint in 2010 as LA Phil jazz creative chairAugust 4th, 2009 Herbie Hancock new LA Phil jazz creative chairLOS ANGELES — Herbie Hancock has grand plans for his new position as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's creative chair for jazz. The two-year stint, which begins in 2010, includes overseeing jazz programming for the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, helping to hire musicians and mentoring young artists.
Jay-Z to headline All Points West festival in NJ after Beastie Boys forced to cancelJuly 24th, 2009 Jay-Z to replace Beastie Boys at NJ festivalJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jay-Z will make his U.S.
New sponsor steps in to revive flagship New York jazz festivalJuly 7th, 2009 New York jazz festival gets new sponsorNEW YORK — A new sponsor has emerged to resurrect New York's flagship jazz festival and help support some of the country's largest and oldest jazz events, organizers said Tuesday. CareFusion Corp, a San Diego-based medical technology firm being spun off from Cardinal Health, will be the festival's new corporate sponsor for an event next summer.
Estelle replaces Lauryn Hill as headline act for Stockholm Jazz FestivalJune 22nd, 2009 Estelle to headline Stockholm Jazz FestivalSTOCKHOLM — Grammy-winning British singer Estelle will replace Lauryn Hill as the headline act at this year's Stockholm Jazz Festival. Earlier this month, the festival said Hill had canceled all European tour dates because of health reasons.
"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch moved from federal prison to Pa. halfway houseMay 14th, 2009 "Survivor" winner Hatch moved to Pa. halfway housePROVIDENCE, R.I.
Boston med student in Craigslist killing charged with assault in RI caseMay 4th, 2009 Craigslist suspect charged with assault in RI caseWARWICK, R.I. — A medical student jailed in Boston on suspicion of killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist was charged Monday in Rhode Island with pulling a gun on a stripper in a hotel.
Boston med student in Craigslist killing expected to face new charges in RIMay 4th, 2009 RI authorities to announce charges in hotel attackWARWICK, R.I. — The Boston medical student charged with killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist is expected to face new charges soon in Rhode Island.
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