Pope Benedict XVI to attend concert to mark 70th anniversary of WWII startOctober 1st, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI to attend WWII concertVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI will attend a concert marking the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II being performed by young musicians from around the globe. The Vatican says the Oct.
NYC mayor's helicopter makes practice landing before U2's NJ concertSeptember 25th, 2009 NYC mayor's helicopter lands at U2 showEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey state troopers were surprised when a helicopter owned by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a practice landing in a Giants Stadium parking lot before a U2 concert.
Vice president lays flowers at ground zero reflecting pool for 9/11 anniversary serviceSeptember 11th, 2009 Biden lays flowers at ground zero reflecting poolNEW YORK — Vice President Joseph Biden has laid flowers in a reflecting pool at ground zero before a ceremony to mark the eighth anniversary of Sept. 11. Biden and his wife, Jill, arrived on the west side of the New York City site shortly before the ceremony at a nearby park.
US marks eighth anniversary of 9/11 terror strikeSeptember 11th, 2009 NEW YORK - The eighth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center twin towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, which killed nearly 3,000 people, was observed here on Friday. On September 11, 2001, four hijacked planes crashed into the twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.
Jay-Z remembers DJ AM pushing to recover from plane crash to appear at rapper's showSeptember 1st, 2009 Jay-Z remembers DJ AM's drive to appear at showNEW YORK — After DJ AM survived a plane crash last year that killed four people, the last thing Jay-Z had in mind was having the disc jockey play at his concert. But the rapper says he spoke to DJ AM a day after last September's plane crash in Columbia, S.C., and he asked Jay-Z not to count him out of appearing at the show.
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 is sorry about the huge outrage surrounding his upcoming peace concert in Cuba, but says that his intentions are truly genuine. "I deeply regret having caused, let's say, this bad moment," he said in an interview Friday night.
Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumJune 29th, 2009 Woodstock anniversary exhibit at rock museumNEW YORK — Peace and love will last a lot longer than three days at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating Woodstock's 40th anniversary with a new exhibit. From July 3 to Nov.
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick's mother-in-law dies on his 25th wedding anniversaryMay 6th, 2009 Mass. gov's mother-in-law dies on 25th anniversaryBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's mother-in-law has died on his 25th wedding anniversary.
Tiptoe through the tulips at these festivalsApril 27th, 2009 Tiptoe through the tulips at these festivalsNEW YORK — It's tulip time, and the bulbs have special significance in New York this year because of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's river journey. New York City and New York State are celebrating their roots as a Dutch colony with all types of events connected to Holland, including flower festivals in the Bronx and in the state capital of Albany.
Fans demand ticket refund from Britney SpearsApril 17th, 2009 LONDON - Angry fans are demanding a refund from Britney Spears or promoters AEG Live for the money they spent to buy the tickets for her concert in Vancouver, Canada which was abruptly halted. The concert held April 8 had to be stopped in the middle to clear second-hand smoke from the venue.
Rihanna to return to stage with Dubai concertApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Barbadian singer Rihanna is set to return to the stage for her first performance since her altercation with Chris Brown by performing in a concert in Dubai. The 'Umbrella' star's concert will be taking place on May 28, though the location is yet to be disclosed.
Macca, Ringo Starr reunite for meditation charity concertApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Former 'The Beatles' members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited for a concert on April 4, to raise money for a meditation charity. McCartney headlined the show at New York City's Radio City Music Hall as part of The David Lynch Foundation's 'Change Begins Within' concert in aid of Transcendental Meditation.
A.R. Rahman announces his world tourMarch 29th, 2009 KOCHI - Oscar winning music director A.R. Rahman has announced that he will undertake a world tour musical concert.
Monty Python team to reunite for 40th anniversary of first showMarch 28th, 2009 LONDON - Members of British television comedy Monty Python have decided to reunite for a documentary to mark the 40th anniversary of their first show. The surviving members of the show-John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin-will be interviewed, reports the Sun.
Jennifer Aniston's beau gifts her song on birthdayFebruary 10th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Jennifer Aniston's musician boyfriend John Mayer has written a song for her as her 40th birthday gift. Mirror.co.uk reports that the rock star has penned a special track for her to celebrate her 40th milestone and he was to debut it at her birthday party later Wednesday night.