Actor Peter Fonda says authorities should focus on catching bin Laden, not PolanskiSeptember 30th, 2009 Peter Fonda: Authorities wasting time on PolanskiZURICH — Actor Peter Fonda says international authorities had better things to focus on than catching Roman Polanski. Fonda told local radio Wednesday that "we should have been celebrating the arrest of Osama bin Laden and not the arrest of Polanski."
The 69-year-old star of "Easy Rider" was in Zurich for a film festival.
Baldwin Rallies For RadioSeptember 23rd, 2009 ALEC BALDWIN is rallying supporters in his native Long Island, New York to save the region's only public radio station when it goes up for auction this week (begs21Sep09). The 30 Rock star is backing a community effort in star-studded Southampton to purchase National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate WLIU-FM from Long Island University.
Philadelphia Radio Station Plans Big Bruce Birthday BashSeptember 23rd, 2009 A radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is dedicating it's Wednesday (23Sep09) broadcasts to all things BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN in honour of The Boss' 60th birthday. National Public Radio network WXPN is planning a day-long tribute to the rocker, featuring live performances from cover bands, a marathon session of Springsteen hits and an evening celebration of his music.
Artists, writers, celebs and others fight to save Hamptons' NPR stationSeptember 21st, 2009 Fans seek to rescue Hamptons' NPR stationSOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Imagine the Hamptons without the ocean.
Venezuelan prosecutors open criminal investigation into anti-Chavez TV stationSeptember 10th, 2009 Venezuelan prosecutors investigate anti-Chavez TVCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan prosecutors have opened a criminal probe into a television channel opposed to President Hugo Chavez. Prosecutors said in a statement Wednesday they will determine whether Globovision was trying to incite rebellion by airing a viewer's text message calling for a coup.
Authorities investigate Phil Spector's concerns about safety in California prisonAugust 20th, 2009 Prison officials probe Spector's safety concernsLOS ANGELES — Authorities said Thursday that Phil Spector does not fear for his safety in prison despite a letter that he recently wrote to a friend saying he felt in danger and wanted to be moved to a "better" facility. "We interviewed Mr.
BRITISH PRODUCER TOWERS DIESAugust 5th, 2009 British film and television producer/writer HARRY ALAN TOWERS has died of heart failure. He was 88. Towers shot to fame as a child actor in the U.K., and went on to make more than 100 films during his career, sometimes producing under the alias Peter Welbeck.
CBS shakes up Boston radio properties, creating all-sports station and moving WBCN to InternetJuly 15th, 2009 WBCN signs off air in CBS Boston radio shakeupBOSTON — A major shakeup on the Boston radio dial is marking the end of an era for one of the nation's first progressive rock stations, which helped launch U2 and other prominent artists. Owner CBS announced Tuesday that WBCN-FM will move its programming to the Internet and HD Radio as part of a shakeup that also brings Boston's first FM all-sports station on Aug.
The New York Times exits the radio business, selling its classical music station for $45MJuly 14th, 2009 New York Times exits radio with $45M station saleNEW YORK — The New York Times Co. is selling its classical music station and exiting the radio business.
Former bassist for Nirvana stays active in Wash. state politicsJuly 3rd, 2009 Former Nirvana bassist is small-town politicoOLYMPIA, Wash. — It's been a busy year for former Nirvana bassist turned politico Krist Novoselic (noh-voh-SEL'-ich).
California attorney general assisting in Michael Jackson drug investigationJuly 3rd, 2009 Calif. attorney general joins Jackson probeSACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Jerry Brown says his office is helping Los Angeles police investigate the possible involvement of prescription drugs in Michael Jackson's death. The Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement is searching the state database that tracks doctors who prescribe controlled substances.
Ark. governor has 'full faith' in prisons chief despite escapes, abuse claim, lap dancesJune 24th, 2009 Ark. governor has 'full faith' in prisons chiefLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A spokesman says Arkansas Gov.
Forensics expert who examined David Carradine's body says the actor didn't commit suicideJune 11th, 2009 Forensics expert: Carradine didn't commit suicideLOS ANGELES — The independent forensics expert who examined David Carradine's body says the actor didn't commit suicide, and Carradine's brothers are asking for understanding as Thai authorities investigate. Keith and Robert Carradine say they're grateful for the outpouring of support during what they call a "profoundly painful time." In a statement read Thursday in Los Angeles, they also thanked U.S.
Industry group's complaint says top-selling artist dissed by stations over royalties flapJune 10th, 2009 Complaint says top musician dissed over royaltiesWASHINGTON — Which top-selling artist purportedly had his new single yanked from some radio stations playlists in retaliation for supporting royalties for musicians?
No one involved will name the recording artist, but his no-play treatment by several radio stations is alleged in a complaint filed with the Federal Communications Commission and obtained by The Associated Press. It claims recording artists are being threatened and intimidated.
Unmanned cargo craft docks with international space station: Russian state media reportsMay 12th, 2009 Russia media say cargo ship docks at space stationMOSCOW — An unmanned Russian cargo ship docked at the international space station Tuesday. Russia's state-run Vesti-24 television showed footage of the Progress M-02M hooking up with the orbital station.
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