Warner Music Group names Cavallo to newly created role of chief creative officerOctober 7th, 2009 Warner Music Group appoints Cavallo to new postNEW YORK — Warner Music Group Corp. said Tuesday that it named music producer Rob Cavallo to the newly created role of chief creative officer.
Grammy-winning rapper Method Man charged with failing to pay nearly $33,000 in taxesOctober 5th, 2009 Rapper Method Man charged with not paying taxesNEW YORK — Grammy-winning rapper Method Man has been arrested in New York City on felony charges for failing to pay his taxes. The 38-year-old rapper turned himself in Monday morning.
Ex-fiance of 'Housewives' cast member dies of head injuries after fight at Atlanta strip clubOctober 3rd, 2009 'Housewives' cast member's ex-fiance dies in fightATLANTA — The former fiance of a cast member from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" died Friday night after a fight outside an Atlanta strip club, and police said they had charged a man in his death. Atlanta police spokesman James Polite said Fredrick Richardson was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of Ashley "A.J." Jewell, who died from massive head injuries after the fight in the parking lot of the Body Tap Club.
Canadian producer Pierre Cossette, father of the Grammy Awards, dies at 85September 12th, 2009 Cossette, father of the Grammy Awards, dies at 85TORONTO — Pierre Cossette, who founded the modern Grammy Awards and produced the globally televised music awards ceremony for 35 years, died of congestive heart failure at a Montreal hospital. He was 85. The Canadian producer's death was announced late Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., by the Recording Academy.
Natalie Cole returns to the stage for the first time since kidney transplant surgerySeptember 10th, 2009 Natalie Cole performs 1st post-surgery concertLOS ANGELES — Natalie Cole has returned to the concert stage for first time since a successful kidney transplant. The 59-year-old singer performed Wednesday night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Erich Kunzel, award-winning conductor of Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, dies at 74September 1st, 2009 Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops director, dies at 74CINCINNATI — Erich Kunzel, the award-winning conductor who headed the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra since it was founded three decades ago and who won international fame through sales of more than 10 million recordings, has died at age 74. Kunzel was diagnosed with liver, colon and pancreatic cancer in April but continued conducting while undergoing treatment.
Grammy award-winning keyboardist, 'legendary musician' Larry Knechtel dead at 69August 24th, 2009 Award-winning keyboardist Knechtel dead at 69YAKIMA, Wash. — Larry Knechtel, a Grammy award-winning keyboardist who accompanied big-name musicians such as Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and the Dixie Chicks, is dead at 69.
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.
Musician who helped revive American folk music, Mike Seeger, dies at 75 in Va. of cancerAugust 10th, 2009 Folk music revivalist Mike Seeger dies at 75LEXINGTON, Va. —Mike Seeger, who helped revive traditional American folk music, has died at age 75.
Grammy-winning reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel to donate $25,000 to help build homes in MiamiJuly 15th, 2009 Reggaeton stars donate $25,000 to building homesMIAMI BEACH — Fresh off the success of their latest album, Grammy-winning reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel are donating $25,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. The duo from Puerto Rico also announced Wednesday they will donate $1 to the organization for every ticket sold for their U.S.
Bob Frederick, who hired Roy Williams and helped build the Big 12, dies after cycling accidentJune 13th, 2009 Former Kansas athletic director Bob Frederick diesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bob Frederick, an accomplished college athletic administrator who took lots of heat for hiring an obscure assistant named Roy Williams, has died.
Hip-hop star Kanye West has private concert for 3,000 Chicago teens improving in schoolJune 12th, 2009 Kanye West treats 3,000 students to private showCHICAGO — Hip-hop artist Kanye West returned to his hometown Thursday amid thunderous applause and 3,000 teenagers chanting his name during a private concert for Chicago public school students who improved their grades and attendance. The event was put on by The Kanye West Foundation, a nonprofit working to decrease dropout rates and improve literacy.
Queen Latifah: I was sexually abusedJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah has for the first time revealed that she was a victim of sexual abuse as a child. The beauty said that a teenage babysitter preyed upon her, adding that the incident left her unable to form relationships as an adult, reports The Sun.
Natalie Cole announces her first post-kidney transplant concert; thanks fans for supportJune 9th, 2009 Natalie Cole announces first post-surgery concertNEW YORK — Natalie Cole is preparing for her comeback performance less than a month after a successful kidney transplant. The Grammy-winning singer says she'll perform Sept.
Seal and Heidi Klum are having a girlMay 9th, 2009 Seal and Heidi Klum are having a girlNEW YORK — Seal and Heidi Klum are expecting a baby girl. The Grammy-winning singer confirmed the news on Friday's segment of "The Oprah Winfrey" show.
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