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One Direction, Two Stars, Different Stories: Harry Styles Sells Half as Many First Week Singles as Zayn Malik

by Roger Friedman - April 16, 2017 9:56 am

The antipathy toward Harry Styles is remarkable. I don't get it. But after seeing him last night on "SNL" I'll say this-- he seems...

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“Fifth Beatle” Peter Asher Thrilled for Linda Ronstadt’s Medal of Freedom

by Roger Friedman - July 24, 2014 12:43 am

Peter Asher-- the man who discovered James Taylor, started Apple Records with the Beatles, was Paul McCartney's housemate during Beatlemania-- is thrilled for Linda...

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Ed Sullivan Talent Exec: Beatles Were Paid $3500 for Each of Three Shows

by Roger Friedman - February 8, 2014 8:56 pm

Donovan was a no show because of the death of a friend. But Martin Lewis's Beatles panel at the 92nd St. Y on Thursday...

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Mad Men Go Mad For Shirley MacLaine at Swanky AFI Lunch

by Roger Friedman - January 11, 2014 12:03 pm

You'd think the big stars are unimpressed with each other. But at Friday's swanky American Film Institute lunch at the Four Seasons in West...

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Pop Star Ed Sheeran Closes the Door (Literally) On Old Rockers

by Roger Friedman - November 6, 2013 9:54 am

It was a wild night at the Cutting Room on East 32nd St. last night: famed record producer and manager Peter Asher's one man...

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Oscar for Best Song? Could Go to Peter Asher, The Man Who Discovered James Taylor

by Roger Friedman - June 23, 2012 2:20 am

Peter Asher celebrated his 68th birthday Friday night by doing two shows at Feinstein's at the Regency. He's got two more shows tonight (Saturday)...

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“Bangla Desh” George Harrison Film Gets Free Showings for 40th Anniversary

by Roger Friedman - July 27, 2011 2:19 am

Believe it or not, kids, it's the 40th anniversary of "The Concert for Bangla Desh." George Harrison and Ravi Shankar's landmark event took place...

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Hello It’s Him: Todd Rundgren Readies for Summer Survival Camp

by Roger Friedman - June 8, 2011 1:05 pm

This is a guilty pleasure item. Todd Rundgren is hosting a Survival Summer Camp up in Woodstock, New York June 20-24. www.toddstore.com/trsurivalcamp....