Too clean? Patrick Swayze once thought 'Dirty Dancing' a 'summer-camp movie.'September 24th, 2009 Too clean? Swayze once doubted 'Dirty Dancing'NEW YORK — "Dirty Dancing" made Patrick Swayze a superstar, but when he first read the script, he found it a little clean. The actor, who died Sept.
US folk singer Mary Travers passes away at 72September 17th, 2009 LONDON - Mary Travers, a member of the hugely popular 1960s US folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died in the US. She was 72. Heather Lylis, the band's publicist, said Travers passed away yesterday at the Danbury Hospital in Connecticut.
Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Sister Sledge to perform at Michael Jackson tribute in ViennaSeptember 8th, 2009 Blige, Cole to perform at Vienna Jackson tributeVIENNA — Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge will headline a Sept.
Mary J. Blige denies she'll replace Paula Abdul in 'American Idol'September 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mary J. Blige has dismissed rumours that she will replace Paula Abdul as a permanent judge on American Idol.
Eminem signs on to pay tribute to Def Jam Records at VH1's Hip Hop Honors; Mary J., DMX alsoSeptember 2nd, 2009 Eminem, Mary J. to pay tribute to Def Jam RecordsNEW YORK — Eminem was never a part of Def Jam Records, but the rapper is going to be part of the celebration when the legendary label is honored by VH1.
Music Review: Queen Latifah thankfully brings back the raps on her new album, 'Persona'August 25th, 2009 Music Review: Queen Latifah brings back the rapsQueen Latifah, "Persona" (Flavor Unit Records)
There's nobody quite like Queen Latifah, the rough-edged rapper turned jazz singer and Oscar-nominated actress. On her new CD, "Persona," Latifah goes back to the roots that made her so unique in the first place.
Berry Gordy to write the introduction for reissue of Michael Jackson 'Moonwalk' memoirAugust 13th, 2009 Berry Gordy to write intro for Jackson memoirNEW YORK — Motown founder Berry Gordy will write the introduction to a reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir, "Moonwalk."
A statement released by publisher Harmony Books says Gordy, whose label also featured superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, will offer memories of Jackson as a child star and of the group formed with his brothers, the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 broke through 40 years ago with the No.
Mystery celebrity to write introduction for reissue of Michael Jackson memoirJuly 25th, 2009 Mystery celeb to write intro to Jackson memoirNEW YORK — A mystery celebrity will provide an introduction to the reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir. Harmony Books, an imprint of Random House Inc., will publish the new edition of "Moonwalk" in October with an announced first printing of 100,000.
Kendra Wilkinson's memoir on the wayJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former playmate Kendra Wilkinson will soon come up with her memoir. The bombshell plans to write a candid account of her experiences in life, from childhood to her Playboy years, also shooting for the show 'The Girls Next Door' and finally her current newly married life.
Cheney speaks: Working on memoir planned for 2011June 24th, 2009 Cheney memoir planned for 2011NEW YORK — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has a book deal with a conservative imprint at Simon & Schuster. The memoir by Cheney, widely considered the most powerful vice president in history, is expected to be published in Spring 2011, a few months after President George W.
Truman Capote's 'tortured life' revealed in upcoming memoirJune 22nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Truman Capote may have sourced at least 20 films and television dramas, but the writer himself led a tortured life, claims a forthcoming memoir. Edmund White recalled his chat with the Breakfast At Tiffany's writer and his life in New York for a magazine piece in the memoir.
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.
Gwen Stefani 'struggling' to write hit songsJune 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'No Doubt' member Gwen Stefani is having trouble writing hit songs. The stunner has released two platinum pop albums after the split of the band.
Slumdog's Rubina Ali, 9, to publish memoirJune 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Slumdog Millionaire's nine-year-old star Rubina Ali is ready to tell her life story. According to reports, the Mumbai resident, who played the young Latika in director Danny Boyle's Oscar winning movie, is penning a memoir.
Starbucks will feature son's memoir at thousands of storesMay 14th, 2009 Starbucks will feature son's memoir at storesNEW YORK — A son's memoir about his adventure-seeking father is the latest Starbucks book pick. In "Crazy for the Storm," author Norman Ollestad tells of surviving a plane crash as a child, but also reflects on his father's passion for surfing and skiing and competitive sports.
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