Jones Shuns RetirementOctober 1st, 2009 Veteran crooner TOM JONES is happy to turn 70 next year (10) - because he has no plan to hang up his microphone and retire. The Welsh legend will hit the milestone in June, but instead of eyeing retirement he is enjoying the ongoing success of his career.
Leonard Cohen recovers after collpsing onstage in SpainSeptember 19th, 2009 Leonard Cohen recovers from collapseMADRID — Leonard Cohen is recovering after collapsing onstage while on tour in eastern Spain, his music company said Saturday. The veteran poet and performer has been released from hospital after suffering from a stomach complaint, Doctor Music Concerts said in a statement.
Poet and performer Leonard Cohen recovering after collpsing onstage in SpainSeptember 19th, 2009 Poet/performer Cohen recovering from collapseMADRID — Leonard Cohen is recovering after collapsing onstage while on tour in eastern Spain, his music company said Saturday. The veteran poet and performer has been released from hospital after suffering from a stomach complaint, Doctor Music Concerts said in a statement.
Bellamy Discusses Piracy With AllenSeptember 17th, 2009 MUSE star MATT BELLAMY has asked to meet LILY ALLEN to discuss internet piracy after she urged musicians to fight illegal downloads. The Smile hitmaker has called on fellow artists to help her launch an industry-wide plan of action to stamp out illicit file-sharing before it destroys music.
Facts Of The Day (Tom Hanks, Tim Allen)September 10th, 2009 Former 007 TIMOTHY DALTON is to join TOM HANKS and TIM ALLEN in the third TOY STORY film, according to new reports. The suave Brit will lend his voice to a pretentious hedgehog called Mr.
Jay-z Will Quietly Slip Away From Rap When He RetiresSeptember 9th, 2009 Hip-hop superstar JAY-Z has vowed never to announce his rap retirement again after changing his mind about hanging up his microphone in 2003. The Big Pimpin' hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, declared The Black Album would be his last when it was released six years ago - but he couldn't stay away from the recording studio and returned to the charts in 2006 with comeback disc Kingdom Come.
Viggo Mortensen considering movie retirementSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Viggo Mortensen is planning a long career hiatus after the release of his new film 'The Road'. The 'Lord of The Rings' star is contemplating early retirement to spend more time as a publisher, poet and photographer.
Mortensen Considers Movie RetirementSeptember 9th, 2009 VIGGO MORTENSEN is considering early retirement following the release of his new movie THE ROAD - because he wants to spend more time as a publisher, poet and photographer. The Lord of The Rings star, who publishes his poetry and photographic books through his Perceval Press imprint, insists he is planning a long hiatus from Hollywood - and he may never return as a movie star.
Moss & Allen Bonded Over BulliesSeptember 9th, 2009 Supermodel KATE MOSS became friends with LILY ALLEN when she rescued the pop star from a gang of bullies at Britain's Glastonbury music festival. The unlikely pair has developed a close relationship over the years, with the Smile singer recently spotted on holiday with the catwalk beauty in the south of France.
Apple confirms Sept. 9 for next product launch amid talk of enhanced digital albums, tabletAugust 31st, 2009 Apple confirms music-themed launch for Sept. 9CUPERTINO, Calif.
Hugh Grant thinking about retirement againAugust 17th, 2009 LONDON - He has threatened to retire at least twice before and now Hollywood actor Hugh Grant is talking about quitting acting yet again. Blaming a string of stage fright attacks, the 48-year-old actor says he is ready to give up his day job at last.
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.
Lily Allen pulls out of Spanish music festival due to illnessJuly 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brit pop singer Lily Allen was forced to pull out of a Spanish music festival, as she was too ill to fly to the event. Allen, 24, was due to appear at Benicassim festival at the weekend, but doctors told her that she was too ill to get on a plane and perform after coming down with a bout of gastroenteritis.She is very sorry to let fans down and hopes to be back to full strength as soon as possible," Contactmusic quoted a representative for Allen, who was replaced by rockers Maximo Park at the event, as having written on her MySpace.com blog.
Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Allen Klein dies in NYC at 77July 4th, 2009 Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Klein diesNEW YORK — Former music manager Allen Klein, a no-holds-barred businessman who bulldozed his way into and out of deals with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, has died. Bob Merlis, a publicist for Klein's company, ABKCO Music & Records, says Klein died Saturday at his New York City home of Alzheimer's disease.
'Idol' winner Kris Allen to perform the national anthem at Sunday's Game 2 of NBA finalsJune 5th, 2009 'Idol' winner Kris Allen to perform at NBA finalsNEW YORK — "American Idol" winner Kris Allen is taking part in a fiercely contested competition watched by millions, but this time, he'll have nothing to do with the outcome. Allen is scheduled to sing the national anthem Sunday before Game 2 of the National Basketball Association finals on ABC.