Black Eyed Peas Score Half A Year At The Top Of The U.s. ChartsOctober 1st, 2009 The BLACK EYED PEAS have scored a 14th week at the top of the U.S. charts with I GOTTA FEELING, matching MARIAH CAREY's record for the longest single run at the top of the Billboard countdown.
London body art fest set to break world recordSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - World's biggest body art festivals- the International London Tattoo Convention-being hosted in Britain is proving to be a big hit among tattoo lovers, who hope to create a world record this year. Thousands of tattoo fans from all over the world will show each other their etchings at the festival, and many will seize the opportunity to get some new images carved out by some of the world's finest tattooists.
Jay-Z wants to join Bono, Jack White for a recordSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jay-Z wants to team with U2 singer Bono and Jack White for a record. The hip-hop artist is pals with Bono, and hopes that their friendship can be turned into a professional relationship as well.
Richard Feels Cheated Out Of RecordSeptember 20th, 2009 SIR CLIFF RICHARD wants to set a new record by topping the U.K. charts in six consecutive decades - but insists he has already been cheated out of the honour.
13,000-plus fans of Michael Jackson in Mexico set 'Thriller' dance recordSeptember 18th, 2009 Mexico sets simultaneous 'Thriller' dance recordMEXICO CITY — Thousands of Michael Jackson's Mexican fans have won the world record for most people to dance to the song "Thriller" simultaneously in one place. Jamie Panas of Guinness World Records says that 13,597 people performed the dance routine on Aug.
Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing' returns with new edition; winner gets singles record dealSeptember 11th, 2009 Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing' returnsLOS ANGELES — Radio Disney is again looking for the "Next Big Thing."
The new 10-week edition of the talent search introduces five artists age 12 to 17 vying for a singles record deal with Disney Music Group. The first singer will be featured Sept.
900 Stormtroopers, zombies aim for record number of dancers to Jackson's 'Thriller' routineSeptember 7th, 2009 Aliens, zombies try to break 'Thriller' recordATLANTA — It wasn't under the moonlight, and it wasn't quite the funk of 40,000 years. But 900 zombies, aliens and Star Wars Stormtroopers boogeying to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" might be a sight that almost stops your heart.
Did they beat it? Thousands of Mexicans mass for record-breaking try on 'Thriller' danceAugust 30th, 2009 Did Mexico beat it? Fans go for 'Thriller' recordMEXICO CITY — They say they beat it. Thousands of Mexicans claimed they broke the record for most people dancing to "Thriller" simultaneously in one place on Saturday, which would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday.
James Burton celebrates birthday, fails to set world record for largest guitar picker ensembleAugust 23rd, 2009 Guitarist James Burton fails to set world recordSHREVEPORT, La. — Pioneering rockabilly guitarist James Burton led an ensemble of about 800 guitar players Saturday in a celebration of his 70th birthday, but failed in his attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records.
Country singer Jack Ingram hopes to break record for most interviews while promoting new albumAugust 21st, 2009 Country singer hopes to break interview recordNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jack Ingram better be in a chatty mood come Tuesday.
Guitarist James Burton celebrates 70th birthday with festival, attempt to break world recordAugust 21st, 2009 Guitarist James Burton hopes to break world recordSHREVEPORT, La. — Guitarist James Burton, known for his work with the Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson bands, plans to celebrate his 70th birthday Friday with a party, followed by an attempt Saturday to break a world record for mass guitar ensemble.
Michael Jackson's Mexico fans to attempt world record for size of crowd dancing to 'Thriller'August 19th, 2009 Mexican fans to try for 'Thriller' dance recordMEXICO CITY — Led by a Michael Jackson impersonator in sunglasses, a sequined black jacket and white glove, dozens of the singer's Mexican fans are practicing the steps in his "Thriller" video to attempt a new world record. The organizer, Carlos Contreras, says more than 10,000 people have signed up to take part in the dance routine Aug.
Breaking up is hard to do, but inspiring to write about for songwriter Charlie RobisonAugust 5th, 2009 Break up painful but inspiring for Charlie Robison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country rocker Charlie Robison didn't have to retreat to a cabin in the hills or listen to old records to find inspiration for his new album, "Beautiful Day."
He found it in his collapsing marriage to Dixie Chick Emily Robison.
Cast of 'Rock of Ages' helps New Yorkers break world record for largest air guitar ensembleJuly 2nd, 2009 NYC breaks record for largest air guitar ensembleNEW YORK — The cast and crew of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" and hundreds of inspired New Yorkers have broken the world record for the largest air guitar ensemble. A representative from Guinness World Records counted 810 air guitarists after Wednesday's matinee performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
NY musician sets standard for new Guinness World Record: longest career as clarinetistJune 5th, 2009 NY clarinetist sets standard for Guinness recordNEW YORK — An unusual new category has been added to the Guinness World Records: longest career as a clarinetist. The standard was set by Stanley Drucker, principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, who is retiring at 80 after playing more than 10,000 concerts with the orchestra in his 62-year career.