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Carrie Underwood to sing at People’s Choice Awards (AP)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:44:29 +0000

AP - The People's Choice Awards says Carrie Underwood will perform at its 35th annual ceremony next month.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Stars on board for New Orleans Jazz Festival (Reuters)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:56:08 +0000

Reuters - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary this spring with a star-studded lineup featuring Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, James Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Kings Of Leon, Tony Bennett, the Neville Brothers and Sugarland.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Wanted by MTV: “Adventure capitalists” (Reuters)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:32:35 +0000

Reuters - MTV is developing a slate of eight new "aspirational, enterprising and empowering" series for 2009 as part of a push to ramp up the network's original programing.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

“High School Musical” tunes among Oscar hopefuls (Reuters)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:58:35 +0000

Reuters - Forty-nine tunes have been deemed eligible to compete in the best original song category at the 81st Annual Academy Awards on February 22.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Composer Maurice Jarre set for Berlin festival honor (Reuters)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:02:25 +0000

Reuters - Oscar-winning French composer Maurice Jarre will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Berlin International Film Festival, which runs from February 5-15.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Mannish Boys lead nominees for blues awards (AP)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:58:47 +0000

AP - The group Mannish Boys leads all nominees for the upcoming Blues Music Awards in Memphis with six nominations, including album and band of the year.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Aretha Franklin talks about new Xmas CD (AP)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:51:50 +0000

AP - When the holidays draw near, the first songs Aretha Franklin starts playing from her yuletide collection are "This Christmas" and "Christmas Just Ain't Christmas (Without the One You Love)."

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Fall Out Boy turn focus outward on new CD (AP)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:33:44 +0000

AP - If you're wondering how Pete Wentz feels about becoming a dad or looking for insight into his recent marriage to Ashlee Simpson, don't expect to find any details by listening to Fall Out Boy's new CD, "Folie A Deux."

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Brandy Sued Again for Smashup (E! Online)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:11:02 +0000

E! Online - Another lawsuit to leave her brokenhearted.

Original post by E! Online and software by Elliott Back

Peppers’ Kiedis Has Kidney Trouble? (E! Online)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:45:23 +0000

E! Online - Anthony Kiedis' scar tissue isn't just a song. Turns out, it's a real-life medical drama, too.

Original post by E! Online and software by Elliott Back