Yoko Ono praises Beatles video game for creating 'healing vibrations'September 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has praised the new Beatles video game for creating "a world of peace". The 76-year-old says that the new Beatles video game merges music and art to create amazing "healing vibrations".
Surviving Nirvana members dismayed by Kurt Cobain character in 'Guitar Hero 5'September 10th, 2009 Nirvana members dismayed by 'Guitar Hero 5'LOS ANGELES — Kurt Cobain's appearance in the latest "Guitar Hero" video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana. Krist Novoselic (kris noh-voh-SELL'-ehk) and Dave Grohl said in a joint statement Thursday that they were "dismayed and very disappointed" that an avatar of the late Nirvana frontman could be used to play songs by other artists.
Kurt Cobain's daughter turned down title role in 'Alice in Wonderland'September 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's teenage daughter, Frances Bean, refused to star in Tim Burton's new film adaptation of 'Alice In Wonderland', sources say. The celebrity daughter apparently turned down the offer for the title role to focus on her education.
Courtney Love posts late hubby Kurt Cobain's peculiar painting on InternetSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late rocker Kurt Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, has posted a peculiar painting of her singer husband on the net. The former 'Hole' star has Tweeted a post expressing her grief to her fans fifteen years after the 'Nirvana' frontman's tragic death.
Review: 'Guitar Hero 5' makes kicking out the jams easier than everSeptember 2nd, 2009 'Guitar Hero 5' makes rocking out easier than everA few suggestions for the folks who acquire the songs for "Guitar Hero":
—How about a moratorium on Kiss? They were lousy when they started, and their songs haven't gotten better with time. —Why so little love for punk and New Wave? Dozens of neglected, guitar-centric bands of the late '70s and early '80s await your call.
Beatles come alive - in video game avatarSeptember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - The Beatles are back with a bang. The Fab Four will now be seen in a video game titled The Beatles: Rock Band.
Real rock stars groove on 'Guitar Hero' fameSeptember 2nd, 2009 Real rock stars groove on 'Guitar Hero' fameWASHINGTON — When you're a real-life guitarist like Billy Squier, seeing fans trying to emulate your behavior in a video game can be weird. Squier, whose "Lonely Is the Night" was in "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the '80s" and returns this week in "Guitar Hero 5," says he once saw some kids playing his hit in an electronics store.
Kurt Cobain comes back to life - in videogame avatarAugust 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Kurt Cobain is set to feature in a new videogame called Guitar Hero 5. The Nirvana frontman will be playable in the game produced by gaming firm Activision, reports Contactmusic.
Bon Jovi 'to go for world tour next year'August 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has revealed that the band may go for a world tour next year to promote their upcoming album 'The Circle.'
"Next year. 2010, probably spring time we'll get going.
Jon Bon Jovi surprises diners with impromptu performanceJuly 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - American musician Jon Bon Jovi recently surprised diners at East Hampton Mexican eatery Blue Parrot, when he decided to do an on the spot performance. "He just took a guitar off the wall and started playing," the New York Post quoted a diner as saying.
Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora inducted into Songwriters Hall of FameJune 20th, 2009 LONDON - Rockstars Jon Bon Jovi and Ritchie Sambora have been inducted into the US Songwriters Hall of Fame. The gala, which celebrated 40 years of inductions, was held last night in New York.
Harold Ramis says he's glad he passed on directing 'Super Mario Bros.' movieJune 16th, 2009 Ramis glad he passed on 'Super Mario Bros.' filmWASHINGTON — Harold Ramis has directed some of the most popular comedies of the past 30 years, including "Caddyshack," ''Groundhog Day" and "Analyze This." But his smartest career decision may have been rejecting one high-profile job. "(Producer) Roland Joffe wanted me to direct the 'Super Mario Bros.' movie," Ramis says.
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi gets lunch at White House with top Obama adviserJune 12th, 2009 Rocker Jon Bon Jovi dines at White HouseWASHINGTON — You never know who might pop up at the Obama White House. Thursday's guest? Jon Bon Jovi.
Aerosmith keeping in touch with their younger generations through 'Guitar Hero'June 11th, 2009 Aerosmith keeping in touch with young fansNEW YORK — Aerosmith may be nearly 40 years old, but the group is staying connected with younger audiences. The band is teaming up with "Guitar Hero" for their new tour, and they say the video game has helped them keep in touch with a younger generation of music lovers.
When McGregor was mistaken for Cobain's ghost by a coupleMay 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scottish star Ewan McGregor has revealed how a couple once mistook him for the ghost of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. He revealed that he was in London when Cobain ended his own life in 1994.
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