Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to co-host Nobel Peace Prize ConcertSeptember 30th, 2009 Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to host Nobel concertOSLO, Norway — American rap artist and actor Will Smith and his wife, the actress Jada Pinkett Smith, will co-host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, organizers said Wednesday. The Dec. 11 show — a day after the award ceremony — will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi as well as Amadou & Mariam, a blues and jazz duet from Mali.
Will Smith to host Nobel Peace Prize concertSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Will Smith will host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert with his actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The couple said hosting the show would be an awe-inspiring experience.
Cuban official press says pre-concert nerves caused Juanes outburst that is YouTube hitSeptember 25th, 2009 Cuba: Pre-concert nerves caused Juanes outburstHAVANA — Cuba's official press said Friday that a Colombian rock star's nerves got the better of him before last weekend's historic "peace concert" in Havana, causing an outburst against authorities in which he threatened to cancel the show. The complaint by the Grammy-winning Juanes and other singers became an overnight sensation on YouTube and Spanish-language television, and has been held up by some Cuban exiles in South Florida as evidence of the communist-run island's repressive ways.
In Havana, Singer Harry Belafonte wants more from Obama to improve US-Cuba relationsSeptember 18th, 2009 Belafonte calls for better US-Cuba relationsHAVANA — American singer Harry Belafonte said on a visit to Cuba on Friday that he was disappointed President Barack Obama has not done more to improve relations with the communist-run island, but that he was hopeful progress would come soon. "The policy toward Cuba — yes, I like a lot of people am disappointed," the 82-year-old singer known as the King of Calypso said in a brief interview with The Associated Press.
Lennon, Ono's world famous bed-in for peace set to be recreatedSeptember 17th, 2009 WELLINGTON - Late Beatles member John Lennon and Yoko Ono's world famous bed-in for peace is set to be recreated in Nelson, 40 years after the couple staged it Amsterdam and Montreal. The re-staging of the famous couple's stint in bed to promote peace will take place on September 21, on the steps of Nelson's Christ Church Cathedral.
Colombian singer Juanes still plans to peform at peace concert in Cuba this SeptemberAugust 29th, 2009 Juanes still pressing on for Cuba concertNEW YORK — Juanes (WAH'-nez) is sorry for the outrage surrounding his upcoming peace concert in Cuba, but says his intentions are truly genuine. The Colombian singer has gotten criticism and even death threats for his plans to stage his "Peace Without Borders" concert in Havana on Sept.
Madonna booed in Bucharest for criticizing discrimination against Roma, or GypsiesAugust 27th, 2009 Madonna booed in Bucharest for defending Gypsies
BUCHAREST, Romania — Thousands of fans have booed pop star Madonna after she spoke out against the discrimination of Gypsies in eastern Europe during one of her concerts. Madonna paused in the two-hour concert to say that Gypsies, also known as Roma, were discriminated against in eastern Europe.
Cuba condemns 'shameful threats against Colombian singer Juanes for concert plansAugust 22nd, 2009 Cuba condemns threats against Juanes over concertHAVANA — Cuba is condemning threats made against Colombian pop singer Juanes, who plans to stage a "Peace Without Borders" concert next month in Havana's Plaza of the Revolution. Cuban Culture Minister Abel Prieto blamed anti-Castro exiles in the United States for the threats and said the Sept.
Latin singer Juanes receives threats over plans to perform September concert in CubaAugust 20th, 2009 Juanes receives threats over Cuba concertKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Latin singer Juanes says he has received threatening internet messages since announcing he will play a concert in Cuba.
After 6-year absence, Ruben Blades returns to music scene new album in tribute to CubaAugust 18th, 2009 Ruben Blades releases new CD after 6-year absencePANAMA CITY — Famed salsa musician Ruben Blades has released a new album after a six-year absence from the music scene. The 61-year-old Grammy winner from Panama says the CD, "Songs of Underdevelopment," is a tribute to Cuba, his mother's homeland.
Rahman to offer free peace concert in AustraliaAugust 13th, 2009 NEVADA - Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) will deliver a free concert in Sydney (Australia) to make a "statement of peace" in view of recent racial attacks on Indian students in Australia.
Cuba Gooding Jr parties with porn starsAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Cuba Gooding Jr, known for his award winning performance in "Jerry Maguire", was spotted getting cosier with porn stars in Las Vegas.
TMZ.com reports that Gooding Jr was having a blast with XXX superstar Tera Patrick and her porn star hubby Evan Seinfeld at the Tao nightclub in the Venetian in Vegas.
Leonard Cohen show to benefit Israel, Palestinian peace groups sells out in less than a dayAugust 2nd, 2009 Leonard Cohen's Israel concert sells out in a dayJERUSALEM — A Leonard Cohen concert to benefit Palestinian and Israeli peace groups has sold out in less than a day. Ticket agent Avi Messing told Israel's Channel 2 TV that the 47,000 tickets for the Sept.
Aretha, Springsteen to help Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrate anniversary with concertJuly 22nd, 2009 Rock hall celebrates anniversary with concertNEW YORK — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has lined up many of its members for a blowout concert celebrating its 25th anniversary. Bruce Springsteen, U2, Stevie Wonder, Metallica and Aretha Franklin are among the performers.
NY Philharmonic delegation heads to Cuba to explore concert halls, might tour there in fallJuly 10th, 2009 NY Philharmonic to visit Cuba, maybe tour in fallNEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic is headed to Cuba to explore the communist nation after being invited to perform there in the fall. Orchestra president Zarin Mehta says he's part of a delegation traveling to Havana on Friday.
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