Music Mogul Singleton Loses Cancer BattleOctober 8th, 2009 Legendary Sun Records boss SHELBY SINGLETON has lost his battle with cancer at a Nashville, Tennessee hospital. He was 77. The record producer and label executive became the boss of the Memphis-based Sun Records in the late 1960s after making his name as a top record producer and talent manager.
Combs Leaves Music Label After Five YearsSeptember 28th, 2009 Hip-hop mogul SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS has confirmed his long-rumoured exit from Warner Music Group - their five-year deal will expire by the end of the month (Sep09). The rapper's 2006 record Press Play was the only album he released during his exclusive deal with Warner Music Group/Atlantic Records - set to end in a matter of days.
Kathy Griffin continues irreverent Creative Arts Emmys tradition, this time as hostSeptember 16th, 2009 Host Kathy Griffin livens up Creative Arts EmmysLOS ANGELES — Kathy Griffin has a history with the Creative Arts Emmys. She once gave an acceptance speech so provocative that the Catholic League condemned it.
Emma Bunton lost out on Lois Lane role in Superman ReturnsSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton has revealed she had auditioned for the role of Lois Lane in the 2006 blockbuster Superman Returns before Kate Bosworth was signed in for the flick. Bunton said she flew to Los Angeles for an audition before director Bryan Singer.
Snoop Becomes A Music BossSeptember 9th, 2009 SNOOP DOGG can add music mogul to his impressive resume - he has just been named the new creative chairman of EMI's Priority Records. The rapper will executive produce a series of Priority releases to celebrate the label's 25th anniversary in 2010, according to Variety.
Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' is returning to Broadway for the holiday seasonAugust 24th, 2009 'White Christmas' returns to Broadway for holidaysNEW YORK — The stage version of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" is serving up another round of holiday cheer. The musical based on the 1954 movie classic returns to Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Nov.
Break out the boas! 'La Cage aux Folles' returns to Broadway next AprilAugust 7th, 2009 Break out the boas! 'La Cage' returns to BroadwayNEW YORK — Break out the boas, spangles and feathers — "La Cage aux Folles" (lah-KAJ'-oh-fahl) is returning to Broadway. Producer Sonia Friedman says a revival of the 1983 Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein musical will open April 18 at a theater to be announced.
Warner Bros' planning new franchise on 'World of Warcraft'July 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood studio Warner Bros. is on the verge of launching a new fantasy franchise based on popular game "World of Warcraft", and feels it has the potential of becoming as successful as its "Harry Potter" and "Batman" blockbusters.
'Harry Potter 6' pushes Warner revenue past $1 bnJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - The sixth instalment of Harry Potter has given Hollywood studio Warner Bros. its seventh No.1 hit of the year and has pushed the studio's domestic gross past the $1 billion mark.
Brandon Routh's 'Superman' contract expiresJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Brandon Routh is no longer contracted to play "Superman", but says if approached he would love to essay the popular character again. The actor who has portrayed journalist Clark Kent and his alter ego superhero in two big screen outings - "Superman Returns" (2006) and upcoming "Superman: Man of Steel", admits he has no idea about the future of the franchise but would love to play the role again, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Clooney ends partnership with Warner Bros, joins hands with SonyJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - George Clooney has ended his long-standing business partnership with Warner Bros. movie studios, and has instead joined hands with Sony.
Clooney leaves Warner Bros. for SonyJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star George Clooney has ended his long-standing business partnership with Warner Bros and has inked a new deal with Sony. Clooney found fame after starring in hit medical drama ER, a TV show produced by Warner Bros in 1994.
Clooney sets up shop at Sony, moving Smoke House production company from Warner Bros.June 30th, 2009 Clooney sets up at Sony with production companyLOS ANGELES — George Clooney has lined up a new home for his production company. According to Sony Pictures, Clooney and producing partner Grant Heslov's Smoke House Pictures is in final negotiations on a two-year development and production deal with the studio.
George Clooney ditches Warner Bros, 'smoke's in with Sony to open HIS OWN studioJune 30th, 2009 LOS ANGELES — George Clooney has lined up a new home for his production company. Clooney and producing partner Grant Heslov's Smoke House Pictures is in final negotiations on a two-year development and production deal with Sony Pictures, studio Co-Chairwoman Amy Pascal said Tuesday.
Producer sues Ryan O'Neal, others over Farrah Fawcett's upcoming cancer documentaryMay 14th, 2009 Producer sues over Fawcett documentaryLOS ANGELES — A producer is suing over Farrah Fawcett's upcoming documentary on her battle with cancer. Craig Nevius filed the lawsuit in Santa Monica on Wednesday, seeking to regain creative control of the upcoming NBC special.
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