Canadian Stem cell pioneers among possible candidates for Monday's Nobel Prize in medicineOctober 4th, 2009 Stem cell pioneers among Nobel Prize candidatesSTOCKHOLM, Sweden — Two Canadian scientists whose discovery of stem cells has paved the way for controversial research could be candidates for the 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine, the winners of which will be announced Monday. Ernest McCulloch and James Till won the prestigious Lasker Award in 2005 and experts say they could also be among the front-runners for a Nobel for their early 1970's identification of the regenerative cells.
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.
Cohen Returns To IsraelSeptember 25th, 2009 LEONARD COHEN has performed in Israel for the first time in 30 years, despite fears for his health and controversy surrounding the concert. The veteran singer/songwriter, who turned 75 on Monday (21Sep09), collapsed onstage during a show in Spain last Friday (18Sep09) - but he was simply suffering from stomach flu.
Juanes Unites A Million Fans For Cuban Peace ConcertSeptember 22nd, 2009 Colombian rocker JUANES united over a million Cuban fans in the name of peace on Sunday (20Sep09) when he defied death threats to play a concert in Havana. The singer announced plans for the Paz Sin Fronteras (Peace Without Borders) show earlier this summer (09) and was immediately criticised by some Cuban-Americans for the gig, claiming it endorsed the Communist-led government of Fidel and Raul Castro.
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.
Police Star Urges Bands To ReformSeptember 17th, 2009 THE POLICE rocker STEWART COPELAND has urged TALKING HEADS and THE SMITHS to reform - because they could "conquer the world". The Message in a Bottle hitmakers reunited for a world tour in 2007, more than 20 years after they split.
Woodstock Mastermind Plans Festival MusicalSeptember 14th, 2009 The brains behind Woodstock is planning a stage musical about the 1969 festival of peace and love. Concert promoter Michael Lang is hoping to persuade acts who performed at the event to compose new tracks for his spectacular, which he hopes to debut on Broadway.
Morrissey Denies Rourke LegendSeptember 14th, 2009 MORRISSEY has exploded a classic THE SMITHS myth in a new rant addressing the way his former bandmate ANDY ROURKE was fired from the group. Rourke was temporarily axed from the cult British act in 1986 over his drug abuse issues, and for more than 20 years he has insisted he was informed of the decision in a
handwritten note placed on his car.
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.
Keith Urban, Vince Gill host all-star concert in Tenn. to raise money for country hall of fameSeptember 1st, 2009 Keith Urban, Vince Gill host all-star concertNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Keith Urban and Vince Gill will co-host an all-star concert to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, with guests including Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Faith Hill.
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.
Paula Abdul to host 'VH1 Divas' Sept. 17 concert special; Sparks, Clarkson in lineupAugust 26th, 2009 Abdul to host 'VH1 Divas' Sept. 17 concert specialLOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul will see familiar faces when she hosts the "VH1 Divas" concert — former "American Idol" winners Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks are among the singers.
Paul McCartney concert at Cowboys Stadium, Rangers play next doorAugust 19th, 2009 McCartney at Cowboys Stadium, Rangers next doorARLINGTON, Texas — Paul McCartney will perform at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium while the Texas Rangers play next door. That could cause some parking headaches on Wednesday night.
Will Smith's daughter set to make TV debutJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter Willow is all set to make her debut on the small screen by appearing in a show on Nickelodeon later this month. Willow, 8, has already appeared in her father's 2007 action film 'I Am Legend', and voiced a character alongside her mother in hit animated film 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa'.
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