Conductor Daniele Gatti makes heroic display as substitute at Carnegie Hall season openerOctober 2nd, 2009 At Carnegie gala, sub conductor displays heroicsNEW YORK — A not so funny thing happened on the way to the opera. Italian conductor Daniele Gatti arrived in New York from Japan 1½ weeks ago to lead "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera, his first appearance there since 1995.
Lily Allen dismisses retirement reportsSeptember 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lily Allen has dismissed reports that she is retiring from the music industry. The singer had earlier posted a blog entry on her anti-music piracy site, 'It's Not Alright,' which went: "Just so you know, I have not renegotiated my record contract and have no plans to make another record.
Lily Allen's worst concert experienceSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - Popstar Lily Allen recently revealed one of her worst concert experiences when crowd in Seattle were asking for more while she was sitting on the lavatory at end of the show. "I came down with diarrhoea but I still went on.
Degeneres Defends American Idol JobSeptember 24th, 2009 Newly appointed AMERICAN IDOL judge ELLEN DEGENERES has taken a swipe at her critics - insisting she'll be a "great" addition to the hit talent contest. The chatshow host is the shock replacement for longtime judge Paula Abdul, who quit in August (09) over an alleged pay row.
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo praises founder of Venezuela's famed youth orchestrasSeptember 15th, 2009 Placido Domingo offers free concert in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Spanish tenor Placido Domingo thrilled several hundred Venezuelans on Tuesday by showcasing his soaring voice during a free concert and heaping praise on the founder of the South American country's famed youth orchestras. Domingo said composer Jose Antonio Abreu "deserves a monument" for inspiring more than a million Venezuelan children to take up music since he founded "The System," a network of more than 200 youth and children's orchestras, over 30 years ago.
Cox Broadway-bound To Play BakerSeptember 9th, 2009 R&B singer DEBORAH COX is taking to the stage to star in a Broadway biopic of pioneering African-American performer JOSEPHINE BAKER. The Nobody's Supposed To Be Here star is returning to the theatre to tell the tale of the late singer/actress, who became the first black woman to star in a motion picture and was a leading figure in the U.S.
Laura Linney to star in offbeat Showtime comedy pilot on woman with cancer, 'The C Word'August 27th, 2009 Linney set for offbeat comedy pilot about cancerLOS ANGELES — Laura Linney is taking on an offbeat role in a Showtime comedy pilot — a woman who is diagnosed with cancer. Showtime said Thursday that Linney will star in and executive produce the half-hour show, "The C Word," with the pilot episode to be shot this fall.
Geri Halliwell training to become pilotAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell is training to become a pilot. The 37-year-old singer's boyfriend, aristocrat Henry Beckwith, is a certified helicopter pilot, and treated Halliwell to a ride over London for her birthday earlier this month, reports the Daily Express.
HALLIWELL'S PILOTING PASSIONAugust 13th, 2009 GERI HALLIWELL's jet-setting lifestyle has become a new hobby - she is training to become a pilot. The former Spice Girl's current boyfriend, British aristocrat Henry Beckwith, is a certified helicopter pilot, and treated Halliwell to a ride over London for her 37th birthday earlier this month (Aug09).
MCCARTNEY 'NOT RETIRING'August 4th, 2009 SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has slammed reports his next tour in 2010 will be his last. The Beatles legend was reportedly in negotiations to set up a series of concerts across the globe to mark his retirement from the road.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma says listening to Venezuelan youth orchestras a learning experienceJune 26th, 2009 Yo-Yo Ma feels the music with Venezuelan youthCARACAS, Venezuela — Cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma led a workshop with Venezuela's top young musicians on Thursday and said he came away feeling like a student himself. Ma came to Venezuela to perform with conductor Gustavo Dudamel and his Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra, but also took time to listen to youth orchestras at a Caracas music school.
Producer: Black Entertainment TV Awards will honor Michael JacksonJune 26th, 2009 Producer: BET Awards will honor Michael JacksonNEW YORK — An executive producer for the Black Entertainment TV Awards says Sunday night's live broadcast from Los Angeles will honor Michael Jackson. Stephen Hill said the show will be dedicated to Jackson because of his influence on music and pop culture.
Kodak retiring Kodachrome film; Photography company cites lack of demand in digital ageJune 22nd, 2009 Kodak retiring Kodachrome filmROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eastman Kodak Co.
Tony Awards eliminating special theatrical event category beginning 2009-10 seasonJune 19th, 2009 Tonys retiring special theatrical event categoryNEW YORK — The Tony Awards are retiring the special theatrical event category. The category elimination will take effect beginning with the 2009-10 season.
Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman performs with Venezuela's Gustavo DudamelJune 4th, 2009 Itzhak Perlman performs with Venezuela's DudamelCARACAS, Venezuela — Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman is performing with Venezuela's top young musicians and says he is impressed by their spirit and intensity. Perlman said Wednesday that he was moved by the experience of playing with Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and his Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra during their first of two concerts in Caracas this week.
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