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Warner Music Group Corp reports losses and stock drop
Warner Music Group (WMG), the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, reported a larger second-quarter loss and suspended its quarterly dividend.
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My bar mitzvah
Wyatt Isaacs chants from the Torah during his bar mitzvah, above; and says holding the Torah, below, was like *holding my heart.*
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles |
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'The Comfort Girls' satisfy in three part harmony
The desert air was balmy and hot. The almost-full moon hung over palm trees and the fireflies glittered amid a spotlight's beam.
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles |
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Some of ex-Motown star's recording equipment recovered
DETROIT -- Operators of a Detroit pawn shop believe they have some of the music and recording equipment reported stolen by city councilwoman and former Motown star Martha Reeves.
WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids |
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Earnings: RNWK Q1 Rev Up 14 Percent But Earnings Lower Than Expected; Music Up 12 Percent,
Work in progress: RealNetworks is playing two this afternoon—announcing Q1 earnings and the spinoff of its casual games business. Revenue rose 14 percent to $147.6 million, compared with $129.5 million in the same quarter last year.
paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance |
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Genealogy Blogging
Genealogists have joined the world of blogging. There are blogs to teach on a research topic or bloggings that keep families up to date on happenings within that particular family. Some bloggers will update daily, while others weekly or maybe monthly. FREE sites for genealogy/family blogs listed!
BellaOnline |
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SAT MAY 10
(ART) Worlds away from the violent effects of war, an American citizenry is assumed passive and silent.
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles |
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Music Sharing Mega-Site Ucombo.com Launches Download Store
http://www.ucombo.com - Ucombo.com, the much-touted music sharing website for professional and budding artists has opened up another opportunity for musicians to market their original tracks, for free. A virtual download store powered by Ucombo.com can be accessed from a link posted on any website, including MySpace and Facebook. This will allow fans to purchase and download MP3's using Paypal ...
URLwire |
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Earnings roundup: Bertelsmann loss narrows, Nasdaq OMX profit surges
May 8, 2008 - 3:58 p.m. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bertelsmann AG, the owner of book publisher Random House, said Thursday that its first-quarter net loss narrowed significantly — but the higher euro and a drop in sales at its book and music clubs crimped revenue.
Canadian Business |
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Path to God is simple says Sir Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard marked the 50th anniversary of his start in showbusiness yesterday with the publication of a book containing his top 50 Bible stories for children.
Times Online |
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The 2nd International Jazz Composers' Symposium
The second International JAZZ COMPOSER'S SYMPOSIUM expects to welcome over 100 jazz composers, musicians, and scholars when it convenes June 12-14 in Tampa, Florida.
All About Jazz |
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Oroville's Concerts in the Park starts tonight
OROVILLE — The Feather River Recreation and Park District's 2008 Summer Concerts in the Park series will begin today, from 6:30-8 p.
Oroville Mercury-Register |
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Marco Benevento: Emotional connection comes late in evening of reworked pieces
The challenge of instrumental music — jazz in particular — is that there are no words to tell you what to feel. It's far more subjective...
Seattle Times |
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Athletics: Runners to Experience a Rock and Roll History Tour
CLEVELAND (May 8, 2008) – The Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum have joined forces to provide the participants in the 31st annual road race on Sunday, May 18 with a rock and roll history lesson throughout the course.
RunnersWeb.com |
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Earnings roundup: Bertelsmann, Nasdaq
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) _ Bertelsmann AG, the owner of book publisher Random House, said Thursday that its first-quarter net loss narrowed significantly _ but the higher euro and a drop in sales at its book and music clubs crimped revenue.
INO News |
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Live Nation Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Live Nation released financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 today.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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AEG Acquires Ownership Shares of Golden Boy Promotions
LOS ANGELES----AEG, considered one of the world's leading live sports and entertainment presenters, has entered into an agreement with boxing's leading promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, to acquire ownership shares of the Los Angeles-based organization, it was announced today by Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions, and Tim Leiweke, President & CEO, AEG.
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Entertainment Distribution Company Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
Entertainment Distribution Company, Inc. , the majority shareholder of Entertainment Distribution Company, LLC a global and independent provider of supply chain services to the home entertainment market, today reported first quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2008.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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MTV Networks Upfront Presentation: 'The Ultimate ROI: Return on Innovation'
At its 2008 upfront presentation, MTV Networks , a unit of Viacom , united its leadership, talent and marketing partners to showcase innovative partnerships, programming and platforms across its brands, which include MTV, VH1, COMEDY CENTRAL, Nickelodeon, Spike TV, CMT, Logo, Nick at Nite, The N and TV Land.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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RealNetworks Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks®, Inc. today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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CGCC graduating more than 540 Friday
Hundreds of Chandler-Gilbert Community College students will don caps and gowns Friday for commencement ceremonies in front of the Performing Arts Center on the Pecos Campus.
The Arizona Republic |
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"I'm Not There" review
Few songwriters of the rock ’n’ roll era have had more of their tunes recorded by other artists than Bob Dylan.
The Record |
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Country music superstar Eddy Arnold dies at 89
Arnold died at a care facility near Nashville, said Don Cusic, a professor at Belmont University and author of the biography quot Eddy Arnold I'll Hold You in My Heart. quot His wife of 66 years, Sally, had died in March, and in the same month, Arnold fell outside his home, injuring his hip.
The Gainesville Sun |
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El-P and Dizzee Rascal Announce Tour
It looks like Def Jux 's partnership with Dizzee Rascal to release Maths + English in the U.S. was the beginning of a beautiful relationship. And the next result of that relationship is a juicy tour featuring Dizzee and label honcho El-P . After they play the Def Jux SXSW showcase in March (alongside Del the Funky Homosapien and Devin the Dude, among others), the two will take North America by ...
Pitchfork |
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Dizzee Rascal and El-P Launch Tour
They may call it the "No Chiefs Allowed Tour" , but El-P and Dizzee Rascal 's North American jaunt is packed to the gills with towering talent. Aside from their own formidable presences, the tour includes appearances by Def Jux artists and associates Aesop Rock, Kidz in the Hall, Busdriver, Mr. Dibbs, and Mighty Quin. And Aaron LaCrate is serving as Dizzee's DJ. Not bad, gentlemen.
Pitchfork |
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