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Broadway: Frankie Valli, Four Seasons Will Compete with Jersey Boys for One Week
"Jersey Boys." the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is still a big big hit on Broadway. But come October 19th, the...
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Janet Jackson and Mother Not Talking, Janet Charging Mom for Use of Vegas Condo
Janet Jackson continues her descent into post-career madness: she's charging her mother for use of her Las Vegas condo. Katherine Jackson has asked the...
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David Chase’s Musical Film “Not Fade Away” Set for Oscar Release, New York Film Festival
UPDATE As I predicted, "Not Fade Away" chosen for NYFF.
Earlier: A little lost in the pre-Oscar buzz but back now: "Not Fade...
Movies
Whitney Houston Brings Audience to Tears in Final Screen Performance
The remake of "Sparkle" is a meandering mixed bag. But one thing will bring audiences into theaters this Friday: the final screen appearance of...
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Frank Sinatra Hits Number 3 on Charts, As Amazon Gives Away His Hits
Frank Sinatra hit number 3 this week on the charts. Really? Yes, really. A Warner/Reprise collection from 2008 called "Nothing But the Best" sold...
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Weekend: Real Soul, Classic Apollo R&B at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
The Apollo Theater had a very high priced exclusive fundraiser in the Hamptons on Saturday night. But actual R&B players with long histories at...
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Carl Davis, Chicago Soul’s Greatest Producer, Dies at 77
You've never heard the name Carl Davis. But the great Chicago soul producer died yesterday at age 77. He was the man behind the...
Music
NYC Soul Music Weekend: Valerie Simpson, Garland Jeffreys, Laura Nyro
Not going to the Hamptons, Aspen or Gstaad? Well, tonight and tomorrow are major New York music nights. Tonight at 8pm at Lincoln Center's...