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Taylor Swift, "Slumdog" soundtrack shine on chart
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES – Country star Taylor Swift claimed a 10th non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the U.S. pop album chart on Wednesday, while the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" rocketed up the rankings.
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Bill would tax downloads in Washington
A Washington state lawmaker wants to tax movies and other products and services Internet users pay to use online.State Rep. Ross Hunter, D-Medina, said his proposal is a matter of fairness, The Seattle Times reported Wednesday.The newspaper noted Washington and 17 other states collect taxes on downloaded purchases such as music and books, but the tax does not extend to products streamed to ...
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For once in his life: Stevie Wonder honored with Gershwin prize and a White House concert
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Wednesday thanked musician Stevie Wonder for creating "a style that's uniquely American" as he presented the singer-songwriter the nation's highest award for pop music.
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Huckleberry Fin to play at Daum Theatre
As February comes to a close, the University of Akron will send Black History Month out with a bang with the School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration's production of Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. As the name suggests, the musical is based off of Mark Twain's 1884 novel.
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Pacific Performance Works Hit Auckland Fringe
Performance works from Pacific artists will bring a vibrant vibe to the Galatos stage this Friday, for the opening night of the Auckland Fringe Festival.
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Music review: Antony and Johnsons' heartache
There are many words one could use to describe the music of Antony and the Johnsons, but "noise" isn't one of them. Yet, this unique band, fronted by Antony Hegarty, whose voice can evoke the plaintive singing of humpback whales, opened the 17th Noise Pop...
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Taj Mahal to be inducted into Blues Hall of Fame
Taj Mahal, the blues musician whose vibrant, worldly music encompassed African-rooted sounds of all kinds, will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Mahal, 66, whose real name is Henry St. Clair Fredericks, has been selected, along with soul singer Irma...
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Local Music Teachers Bring Music To Children
In rough economic times, many can't afford music lessons. One local couple is going out of their way to make sure those who wish to learn how to play have the opportunity.
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Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts lead the rock chicks at NME awards
Sarah's outfit was quite a departure from her usual style, swapping her figure-hugging look for a slouchy, dress with horizontal stripes.
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Arsenal Announce Asian Heritage Night
ANAHEIM, CA (February 25, 2009) - The Anaheim Arsenal, proud affiliates of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks, will host an Asian Heritage Night on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Numerous Asian cultural groups will come together to present a variety of Asian cultural art, dances, music, and martial arts.
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Community leaders gather to learn more about gangs
Gang symbols and slang pepper popular music. Organized crime is often portrayed in movies and television shows. And gangs are often blamed for big city crime. Many Davidson County residents believe gang activity is miles away, a danger that just has not reached local communities. But it has.
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Pop star Stevie Wonder celebrated at White House
President Barack Obama on Wednesday thanked musician Stevie Wonder for creating "a style that's uniquely American" as he presented the singer-songwriter the nation's highest award for pop music.
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Theatre Replacement wins $60,000 Rio Tinto Alcan Performing Arts Award
VANCOUVER - Theatre Replacement is one of Vancouver's smallest theatre companies, but on Wednesday it won one of the largest arts prizes in Canada.
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Indian Rocks Beach Art Center Upcoming Events
The Beach Art Center will be hosting its 3rd Annual "Monte Carlo Night" on Saturday, March 7th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be games (played with "funny money"), appetizers, drinks, music, horse races, black jack, roulette,Texas hold 'em, silent auction, prizes and fun.
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TEMECULA: City looking to trim support for iconic festivals
TEMECULA ---- The festival featuring hot air balloons that brighten the skies of Temecula each year is not immune to a slowing economy.
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Jesse Langseth's got 'Bette Davis Eyes'
Jesse Langseth thinks Kim Carnes' Bette Davis Eyes is one of the greatest songs ever written. She doesn't have Kim's sandpaper voice, but she's got phrasing that plays the song's enigma. She plays with the melody just enough to distinguish it from the original, and she knows where to push it to take advantage of her vocal strengths. She makes a good case for her claim about the song -- if it's ...
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Divorce! The Musical
February 25, 2009 Reviewed by Dany Margolies A musical about divorce sounds just awful, doesn't it? Well, this production proves that in the right hands, even cauliflower can be turned into art. The exclamation point in the title is our first clue that this show has a self-aware sense of humor.
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Obamas welcome Stevie Wonder to White House
President Barack Obama planned to present the nation's second Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during a concert featuring Tony Bennett, Martina McBride and Wonder himself.
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Eminem accused of suing Universal Music over unpaid royalties
Universal Music has been forced to issue an statement denying that Eminem is suing the record label for hundreds of millions of pounds after several websites claimed the rapper had launched a lawsuit against the company.
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Memorial concert Sunday for Cline Otey will benefit Marylhurst program
Growing up in Boring and Milwaukie, Lisa Otey couldn't walk down the street with her family without somebody recognizing her musician father. Cline Otey taught thousands of children in the orchestras of North Clackamas School District. He also played violin...
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20 QUESTIONS WITH: Soprano Danielle de Niese
At only 29 years of age, soprano Danielle de Niese regularly graces many of the world's most prestigious opera and concert stages. She wraps up her seven-city recital tour Feb. 27 at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.
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Theatre Replacement wins $60,000 Rio Tinto Alcan Performing Arts Award
VANCOUVER — Theatre Replacement is one of Vancouver's smallest theatre companies, but on Wednesday it won one of the largest arts prizes in Canada. The Rio Tinto Alcan Performing Arts Award, which is worth $60,000 and given on a rotating annual basis to dance, theatre and music organizations, goes to the eclectic little company for the creation of a new project.
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Rem - Pylon Star Bewley Suffers Heart Attack
PYLON founder RANDALL BEWLEY is in intensive care in Athens, Georgia after suffering a heart attack. The guitarist and new wave cult figure suffered a cardiac arrest ...
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Clay Aiken - Aiken Gets Helping Hand From Sons Superproducer Uncle
CLAY AIKEN's baby son may hold the key to his musical future - the tot's uncle is a revered superproducer who has worked with WHITNEY HOUSTON, MADONNA and CELINE ...
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Kylie Minogue in Mumbai to work on MV for Bollywood film 'Blue'
Australian singer Kylie Minogue reacts as she looks at fans from a car after arriving at the international airport in Mumbai early February 26, 2009. Minogue is in Mumbai to work on a music video for the Bollywood film 'Blue' which stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta and Zayed Khan. The movie has its music scored by Oscar winner A R Rahman.
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