Estefan's Bullet Jewellery Confiscated In LondonOctober 8th, 2009 GLORIA ESTEFAN has become the latest celebrity to spark an airport security alert because of her love for peace. The Miami, Florida-based pop star was asked to remove her Bullets 4 Peace pendant before boarding a flight from London to Milan in Italy earlier this week (beg05Oct09) - because the charity line of jewellery contain real bullets.
Quentin Tarantino planning another 'Kill Bill' sequelOctober 5th, 2009 MELBOURNE - 'Kill Bill' director Quentin Tarantino has said that he is planning another sequel to the film, but fans need to wait until 2014. The helmer said that Uma Thurman would be back as 'Beatrix Kiddo', a.ka 'The Bride', in the action film after a gap of ten years.
Will, Jada Pinkett Smith to host Nobel Peace Prize ConcertSeptember 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett are set to host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The star couple said that they are both humbled and honored to take part in the 16th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert to be held on Dec.
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.
Smiths To Host Nobel Peace ConcertSeptember 29th, 2009 Hollywood couple WILL SMITH and JADA PINKETT SMITH will be the hosts of this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in December (09). The pair will take to the stage in Oslo, Norway to host the concert which awards those who promote peace internationally.
Juanes Promises 'peaceful' Cuban ConcertSeptember 21st, 2009 Colombian pop star JUANES promised fans a "peaceful" Paz Sin Fronteras (Peace Without Borders) concert in Havana, Cuba - despite threats he will be killed when he steps onstage. The singer prepared for the historic show as planned on Sunday (20Sep09) - following weeks of attacks from some Cuban exiles, who claim the event is a show of support for the Fidel Castro regime and have threatened the Juanes' life if he takes the stage at the Jose Marti Revolution Plaza concert.
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.
Colombian rocker Juanes and wife announce birth of their third child _ a baby boy _ in MiamiSeptember 14th, 2009 Rocker Juanes' wife gives birth to son in MiamiMIAMI — Less than a week before his "Peace Without Borders" concert in Havana, Colombian rocker Juanes and his wife, Karen, welcomed their first son over the weekend. The singer announced on his Twitter page Saturday that his wife had given birth to the couple's third child, a boy, Dante, in Miami.
The Show Must Go On For Juanes - And What A ShowSeptember 11th, 2009 Defiant Colombian pop star JUANES has confirmed his Paz Sin Fronteras (Peace Without Borders) concert in Havana, Cuba will go ahead as planned next week (20Sep09), despite threats he will be killed when he steps onstage. And to further hammer home the fact he's not afraid, he has turned the event into a massive international festival.
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.
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.
U2 STAGES TO BECOME GIG VENUESAugust 14th, 2009 Irish rockers U2 plan to turn the elaborate stage sets from their current 360 world tour into stand-alone concert venues. The With Or Without You hitmakers are currently touring the globe using three massive steel structures, in the shape of giant claws, as part of the shows.
MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl Crow and a $1 million donation to Stand Up to CancerJune 22nd, 2009 MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl CrowNEW YORK — Sheryl Crow will headline a fundraising concert during All-Star game weekend in St. Louis as part of Major League Baseball's commitment to participate in President Barack Obama's United We Serve initiative.
Neil Diamond to perform with Boston Pops at 4th of July concert and fireworksJune 2nd, 2009 Neil Diamond to play at July 4 concert in BostonBOSTON — Boston's Fourth of July celebration will include a performance by Neil Diamond, whose "Sweet Caroline" is an anthem of sorts for Red Sox fans. Diamond will join conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for the traditional concert and fireworks spectacular on the Charles River Esplanade.
Cuba's Silvio Rodriguez misses Pete Seeger tribute because US visa not approvedMay 4th, 2009 Visa delay keeps Rodriguez from Seeger tributeHAVANA — Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez says he missed Sunday's tribute to folk music legend Pete Seeger because U.S. authorities failed to approve his visa in time.