Bring on the wrecking ball: Bruce Springsteen plays last show at Giants Stadium in NJOctober 10th, 2009 Springsteen plays last show at Giants StadiumEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Highlighting the album that shot him to superstardom, Bruce Springsteen has rocked Giants Stadium in New Jersey for the last time.
Ugly Betty Stars Join Forces With United NationsOctober 5th, 2009 The cast of TV hit UGLY BETTY is teaming up with the UNITED NATIONS to shed light on a campaign to stop the spread of malaria in Africa. The show became the first comedy shot inside the U.N.'s New York City headquarters, when the cast lined up for a special malaria-themed episode, which will kick off the new season of Ugly Betty this month (16Oct09).
007 studio 'considers move to the Far East'September 20th, 2009 LONDON - Pinewood Shepperton, the studio home of the cinematic James Bond series, is considering a move to the Far East, say reports. According to the Telegraph, the studios group behind a raft of blockbusters including Harry Potter franchise is considering creating a production site in the Far East.
Leibovitz Escapes Financial Ruin After Creditors Back OffSeptember 12th, 2009 ANNIE LEIBOVITZ can breath a sigh of relief - creditors who sued the famed snapper over claims she reneged on a $24 million (£16 million) loan agreement have withdrawn the suit. Leibovitz was given the huge sum by bosses at Art Capital Group, to help escape her "dire" financial circumstances.
2010 Tony Awards set for Sunday 13 at Radio City Music HallSeptember 9th, 2009 2010 Tony Awards set for June 13 at Radio CityNEW YORK — Broadway's fall shows haven't even arrived yet but the date for the 2010 Tony Awards has been set — Sunday June 13 — at Radio City Music Hall. Winners of awards honoring the best of the 2009-2010 Broadway season will be announced during a live, three-hour telecast by CBS, 8:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
Deadline for celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz to repay $24 million loan passesSeptember 8th, 2009 Annie Leibovitz deadline to repay $24M loan passesNEW YORK — The deadline for celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz to repay a $24 million loan passed Tuesday night without word from either involved party. Leibovitz risked losing the lucrative copyright to her images if she didn't pay back the loan.
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.
'The Little Mermaid' sets its final Broadway swim, closing Aug. 30; national tour plannedJune 30th, 2009 'The Little Mermaid' sets its final Broadway swimNEW YORK — "The Little Mermaid" is set for its final Broadway swim. The lavish musical based on the Disney animated film will close Aug.
'Jersey Boys' teams up with StubHub for online ticket ventureJune 18th, 2009 'Jersey Boys,' StubHub team up for ticket ventureNEW YORK — Can't score a seat to "Jersey Boys"? You might find better luck on StubHub. The online ticket marketplace has announced a new deal with the Tony-winning, crowd-pleasing musical.
Commerce Secretary Locke says time running out for converting TVs to receive digital signalsJune 10th, 2009 Locke: Time running out for digital TV upgradeWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's administration says people who are still using analog television signals are running out of time. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke (LOCK) on Wednesday urged people who still haven't made the digital transition to hurry up.
Friday is final curtain for analog TV; millions of sets expected to go to staticJune 10th, 2009 Friday is final curtain for analog TV signalsNEW YORK — The last major TV stations that are still broadcasting in analog will turn those signals off Friday and go all digital. And this time, they really mean it.
Jay-Z named 'Hip-Hop's Most Powerful Player'June 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Superstar Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, has topped a new list of the most powerful person in the rap world. The '99 Problems' hitmaker, who is married to Beyonce Knowles, has landed the top spot on rap magazine The Source's Power 30 list.
Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'; Obama given place on honorary power listJune 4th, 2009 Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'NEW YORK — It's been a minute since Jay-Z released an album, but he's still got enough swagger to land on The Source's "Power 30" list. The hip-hop magazine says Jay-Z tops the list because he's an industry leader and a top businessman, with his ventures with Live Nation and Rocawear, and his part-ownership of the New Jersey Nets.
Talk show host Kelly Ripa to attend father's swearing in as county clerk in New JerseyJune 3rd, 2009 Kelly Ripa heads to NJ as her father is sworn inBLACKWOOD, N.J. — Daytime talk-show host Kelly Ripa is scheduled to be present Wednesday when New Jersey Gov.
Times Co., Boston Globe unions resume negotiations, face another deadline to make concessionsMay 3rd, 2009 Times Co., Boston Globe unions resume negotiationsBOSTON — Labor union leaders at The Boston Globe say the deep cuts in workers' pay and benefits they're offering should be more than enough to save the newspaper, which has been threatened with closure by its owner, The New York Times Co. The Boston Newspaper Guild, the Globe's largest union, released a statement Sunday saying its proposed concessions meet the needs of management, and the union is confident the Times Co.
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