Carly Simon Reunites with Cat Stevens After 34 Years
It was just a few weeks ago that Carly Simon went to London on a promo tour for her “Never Been Gone” album. Remember all that hoopla about “You’re So Vain” being about David... Read More
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Sony Music Bloodbath: Beyonce and the Boss’s Peeps Are Purged
Bruce Springsteen may have a $100 million record deal at Sony Music but the person he trusted most is gone. Tracy Nurse, a 30 year veteran of the company, has been purged as part of a blood bath that’s t... Read More
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John Lennon Film Set for 70th Birthday Release
“Nowhere Boy,” the acclaimed film that tells the story of John Lennon’s early days, has gotten a US release date. I am told that The Weinstein Company will give “Nowhere Boy” its launch on Friday... Read More
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Sinatra Dance Show Soars, But Nancy Sinatra Sours
“Come Fly Away,” the sizzling, sexy Twyla Tharp dance show with the music of Frank Sinatra, is a hit. Last night’s opening was a smash, there were standing ovations and rave reviews. The show is so g... Read More
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Johnny Maestro Dies: It’s the Worst that Could Happen
Johnny Maestro, lead singer of the Brooklyn Bridge, and famed vocalist from the 50s and 60s has passed away. He was 70 and had been fighting cancer. The Brooklyn Bridge is in every Hall of Fame except the ... Read More
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Michael Jackson Fan Fest Press Conference Set for Monday in Indiana
Michael Jackson’s fake kid, Omer Bhatti, a cousin named Genevieve Jackson, and Katherine Jackson–via satellite link–are all going to converge on a press conference this Monday in suburban Chicago. MJ... Read More
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Could the Beatles Wind Up with Bronfman’s Warner Music?
You read earlier this week that EMI Music, desperate to settle its staggering debt, is thinking of licensing its recorded music to another label for release. And standing in the wings: Edgar Bronfman’s h... Read More
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Sweet Smell of Success: Brill Building Landmarked
According to the New York Times, the Brill Building has been designated a landmark. It’s safe from greedy real estate developers and university boards of directors. http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010... Read More
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Sting Will Rock Today Show’s Plaza for First Time
If you’re a Sting fan, circle May 13th and 14th. The former Police front man, I am told, is going to rock Rockefeller Plaza on Friday May 14th. Sting’s going to inaugurate the Today Show’s Summer Con... Read More
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Addams Family Pre-Bway Opening A Smash
The Broadway musical version of “The Addams Family” is a smash. Last week, in previews, “The Addams Family” had the second highest gross with $1,192,213–finishing just behind “Wicked” at #1... Read More
