Bruce & Birthday Boy Brubeck Land Kennedy Center Honours

October 9th, 2009 Kennedy Center enlists art groups for educationWASHINGTON — The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is starting a new program that could reinvent arts education for schools struggling with budget cuts and fewer art teachers, organizers said Friday.

October 5th, 2009 The family of legendary funnyman LENNY BRUCE is putting the comic's keepsakes up for auction to raise cash for a women's shelter that bears his name. Rare memorabilia from his estate, including letters, one of his trademark trench coats and his typewriter will go under the hammer on what would have been the late comedian's 84th birthday (13Oct09).

October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Bruce Willis wants to make a fifth Die Hard film before he loses the race against time. Willis had started the franchise in 1988.

October 1st, 2009 Jamie Kennedy and Jennifer Love Hewitt have rubbished rumours of their split. The rumours surfaced recently saying that the couple had broken up after their 10 month relationship because of Kennedy cheating on Jennifer with Shannon Funk, his ex-girlfriend.

September 28th, 2009 JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT and JAMIE KENNEDY have reacted angrily to reports they've split - blaming the "lies" on a disgruntled former assistant. Online gossips suggested the pair had ended its 10 month romance after the actress caught her Ghost Whisperer co-star cheating with his ex-girlfriend Shannon Funk.

September 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.

September 9th, 2009 Springsteen, De Niro among Kennedy Center honoreesWASHINGTON — Dave Brubeck just wishes his mom could see him now: On Dec. 6, the same day the jazz composer and pianist turns 89, he'll be among the leading artists feted at the 32nd Kennedy Center Honors Gala.

September 9th, 2009 "People are curious about how much influence my last name has. But, at the end of the day, I just keep saying that if I get hired for a job, it's not my parents that are going to be acting in the movie.

September 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Iconic American rocker Bruce Springsteen and legendary actor Robert De Niro were Wednesday named among the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honours, one of the most coveted prizes in the US art world. Director Mel Brooks will also be among the recipients, along with jazz great Dave Brubeck and opera singer Grace Bumbry.

September 6th, 2009 LONDON - Renee Zellweger, who celebrated her landmark 40th birthday in April, believes her quirky appearance will always land her roles, regardless of her age. Asked if she had noticed more exciting parts drying up, she said: "It's so hard to comment because I don't see it.

August 28th, 2009 "Everyone is scared of him because of the Die Hard bada** thing. Actually, he's a goofball." BRUCE WILLIS is far from frightening, according to his daughter, RUMER.

August 20th, 2009 Seinfeld to salute Cosby with top humor prizeWASHINGTON — The comedian who kept NBC viewers entertained on Thursday nights well after "The Cosby Show" was gone will salute Bill Cosby when he receives the nation's top humor prize, organizers said Thursday. Jerry Seinfeld will honor Cosby on Oct.

August 11th, 2009 Bennett, Brubeck first gig in together in 50 yearsNEWPORT, R.I. — Tony Bennett and Dave Brubeck spun some of their old magic when they performed together for only the second time in their 60-plus-year careers.

May 4th, 2009 Pete Seeger turns 90 with birthday concert in NYCNEW YORK — Pete Seeger is still singing strong at age 90. More than 40 performers turned out to honor the legendary folk singer at a birthday concert at New York's Madison Square Garden Sunday night.

May 4th, 2009 Pete Seeger turns 90 with concert in NYCNEW YORK — Pete Seeger is still singing strong at age 90. More than 40 performers turned out to honor the legendary folk singer at a birthday concert at New York's Madison Square Garden Sunday night.