John Wilson, last surviving member of soul group Silhouettes, dies at age 69 at his SC homeSeptember 30th, 2009 Last member of Silhouettes has died at SC homeCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The Rev.
Aged 92, Dame Vera Lynn beats The Beatles to No. 1 spot on Britain's album chartSeptember 14th, 2009 Aged 92, Dame Vera Lynn has Britain's No. 1 recordLONDON — Seventy years after she first stepped into a recording studio, Dame Vera Lynn is at the top of Britain's album chart.
Spanish police arrest ex-Argentine police official suspected of dirty war crimesJuly 24th, 2009 Spanish police arrest ex-Argentine police officialMADRID — Spanish police have arrested a former Argentine police official suspected of committing human rights abuses during the South American country's dirty war, the Interior Ministry said in a statement Friday. Jorge Alberto Soza was arrested July 7 in the eastern town of Ontinyent but details were not released immediately "for operational reasons," a police spokeswoman told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in keeping with force rules.
Indian singer Gangubai Hangal, who fought caste and gender prejudices, dies at 96July 21st, 2009 Veteran Indian singer Gangubai Hangal diesNEW DELHI — Veteran Indian classical singer Gangubai Hangal, who battled caste and gender prejudices to establish a career that spanned more than seven decades, died Tuesday after being briefly hospitalized for respiratory problems. She was 96. Hangal was put on a life-support system Monday night after her condition turned critical, her doctor, Asho Kalamadani, told Press Trust of India news agency.
Son becomes pastor of NY church once run by gospel singer Timothy Wright, who died after crashJuly 13th, 2009 Son takes over gospel singer Wright's NYC churchNEW YORK — Gospel singer Timothy Wright's son has been installed as pastor of his late father's New York City church. David Wright became leader of the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ during a service Sunday.
British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies aged 86July 6th, 2009 British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies aged 86LONDON — British comic actress Mollie Sugden, who played the formidable saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the BBC's long running comedy series "Are You Being Served?", has died aged 86.
Mariah Carey left without hairdresser for CannesMay 21st, 2009 CANNES - Pop singer Mariah Carey's Cannes Film Festival experience was almost ruined when she was abandoned by her hair stylist. The singer jetted to France to attend the premiere of her new movie 'Precious' May 15, and she almost had to trick her tresses herself when her hired help failed to show, reported contactmusic.com.
Shipwrecked Argentine swims seven hours to get helpMarch 27th, 2009 BUENOS AIRES - A 45-year-old man swam seven hours to get help from the Argentine coast guard, an act that saved his girlfriend after their shipwreck. 'It was tremendous, we've been born again,' Laura Di Battista, who spent 12 hours floating on a life preserver, said of her odyssey Thursday.
Bengali music legend Ramkumar Chattopadhyay deadMarch 19th, 2009 KOLKATA - Legendary Bengali singer Ramkumar Chattopadhyay, known for popularising the 'shyama sangeet' and 'tappa' genres in West Bengal, died at a private hospital here Wednesday, hospital officials said. He was 89. Chattopadhyay had been admitted to Belle Vue Clinic in south Kolkata with some complications March 9.
Gabriel Batistuta switches to poloMarch 4th, 2009 BUENOS AIRES - Retired Argentina football striker Gabrial Batistuta has now switched sports and made his formal debut as a polo player alongside his friend and compatriot Adolfo Cambiaso. In a game that was played Monday in Canuelas, some 50 kilometres southwest of Buenos Aires, Batistuta - the most prolific striker in the history of the Argentine national team - scored two goals on horseback, although he missed several others.
I'm just a bathroom singer: Sonam KapoorFebruary 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - She plays an aspiring singer in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's much-awaited 'Delhi-6', but Sonam Kapoor says that in real life she is just good enough to sing in the bathroom. 'I love music and I'm passionate about it.
Duffy never wanted to become a singerFebruary 15th, 2009 LONDON - Grammy award winner Duffy had never dreamt of becoming a singer as she was very shy as a child. 'As a kid, I never wanted to be a singer - I was far too shy - but I needed a way of externalizing my thoughts and singing was one of the best options to say what I believed in,' Duffy said, reports chinadaily.com.
Noted ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan admitted to hospitalFebruary 12th, 2009 KARACHI - Eminent ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan was admitted to a private hospital in Karachi Thursday evening after his health deteriorated, news reports said. The singer was hospitalised following a lung infection and he has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), The News reported.
Argentine president calls for greater cooperationJanuary 20th, 2009 HAVANA - Visiting Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez Wednesday called for greater unification of the Latin American countries through cooperation. During a meeting with her Cuban counterpart Raul Castro, the Argentine president discussed issues related to the regional economy and impact of globalisation.
Bollywood singer Shaan still takes music lessonsJanuary 3rd, 2009 Famous Bollywood playback singer Shaan is among the best singers on the block but he continues to take music lessons from his teacher. A friend of the singer said: 'Shaan says that he is still a student as far as singing is concerned.
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