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Rocky Horror Show
It is the legions of black T-shirts and the smell of fresh urine that let us know we are close to the Holy Land. The "Holy Land" of the Wacken Open Air music festival, that is. Also known as the biggest open-air heavy metal festival in the world. I kid you not.
The New Zealand Herald |
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Britney Spears dominates 'MTV Video Music Awards'
She didn't sing, but Britney Spears made her mark on Sunday's "MTV Video Music Awards," leaving with three Moonmen including Video of the Year.
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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Latin Jazz commemorative stamp Monday at the National Postal Museum in celebration of the rich legacy of Latin jazz.
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Made in IBM Labs: New Techology Preserves Photos, Videos, Healthcare Records and More for Decades
IBM Research today announced an entirely new way to preserve digital information, so it can be read decades after it was created despite future changes in digital formats. Researchers at the lab in Haifa, Israel, are ensuring that digital files -- such as photos, movies, music, videos, financial records, health records, manuscripts, and more -- will be accessible and readable for decades and ...
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Brian Wilson keeps the good vibrations coming on new solo album
"That Lucky Old Sun" reunites Brian Wilson with Van Dyke Parks for a sun-kissed song cycle. Plus: Reviews of the latest albums by Natalie Cole and Young Jeezy. ...
The Plain Dealer |
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Paris Hilton: "Don't Pick on" the Jonas Brothers
Paris Hilton is coming to the Jonas Brothers' defense after comic Russell Brand ridiculed their abstinence pledges when he hosted the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. "I don't pick on them," Hilton told Usmagazine.com after Brand's remarks. "That's something cool for a kid to keep, so don't pick on them for that." The Jonas Brothers - Nick, Joe and Kevin - wear purity rings as a commitment ...
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Stereophonics
What? Over the last decade, Welsh Britpop outfit Stereophonics have churned out reliably stomping rockers with big-hearted choruses to the delight of their fervent U.K. fanbase. However, save their minor radio hit "Dakota" in 2005, they haven't found comparable stateside success. <!--break--With the U.S. release of Stereophonics' sixth outing, Pull the Pin (out for nearly a year already ...
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Free light and music show in town centre
International artist to entertain crowds
Luton Today |
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Lao leaders welcome Vietnamese investors
Laos will create favourable conditions for Vietnamese investors, including those from southern Dong Nai Province, to effectively carry out projects in the country.
Vietnam Net |
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Numark ARC 3 CD Player Gets DJs Started
ARC 3 is an advanced tabletop CD player that plays standard CDs as well as MP3-CDs, enabling DJs to fit several hours' worth of music on a single disc. ARC 3 is easy to use with high-performance controls, including pitch and scratch.
Harmony Central |
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SPORTS HEADLINES
NEW YORK — They cheered, they cried and gave the show a standing ovation even before the first note was sung. Broadway said goodbye Sunday to "Rent," 12 years and 5,124 performances after it first became a rock musical with a message for theatergoers of all ages.
Grand Haven Tribune |
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Rock Band price cut in Europe
As the music game's sequel prepares for its stateside debut, European gamers see the original's price slashed; other console versions also announced.
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SPORTS HEADLINES
LOS ANGELES — No Madonna kiss. No Michael Jackson cameo. No flying Howard Stern. Not even a Kanye tantrum. Click to enlarge MTV has set a high standard for the unexpected at its Video Music Awards, but on the show's 25th anniversary, the network instead settled for throwing its full support behind Britney Spears' comeback.
Grand Haven Tribune |
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Sinatra still a passion for Lee man
He sang Frank Sinatra songs at his bar mitzvah. He owns a jar of marinara sauce emblazoned with the likeness of Frank. And he's already made plans for his own funeral — he wants Frank to sing "My Way."
Berkshire Eagle |
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Getty Images Photographer Wins Visa d'Or Features Award
Getty Images announced today that staff photographer Brent Stirton has won the highly acclaimed Visa d'Or Features award at this year's Visa Pour L'Image international photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France. Brent won the award for his moving coverage of the gorilla killings in the Virunga National Park, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in July 2007. Brent Stirton said, "To win this ...
Centre Daily Times |
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SecureMedia to Exhibit at IBC2008 September 12-16, 2008 at IPTV Zone Stand IP214 Hall 12
Winner of the 2008 IPTV World Series Award for best content protection, SecureMedia is the world's most experienced provider of proven open platform content protection software with its Encryptonite ONE(TM) System CA/DRM, providing non-stop secure delivery of video-on-demand, IPTV, multimedia, music and other digital content over broadband IP networks.
Centre Daily Times |
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Willingboro Jazz Festival a big hit
WILLINGBORO - People clapped their hands and danced as the sounds of Cintron resonated through Mill Creek Park yesterday at the 27th annual Willingboro Jazz Festival.
Burlington County Times |
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LIFE classes offered this fall
Music and theater events, special interest classes, field trips, study groups and peer teaching and learning are some of the benefits of joining Learning Is For Ever, a local membership-based association of retired adult learners sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Continuing Education. Now in its eighth year, LIFE is offering a variety of classes for the fall and winter. A ...
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Kid Rock - Kid Rocks Insomnia Hit
KID ROCK has found an advantage to insomnia - he came up with the idea for his hit song ALL SUMMER LONG during a restless night. The star, 37, hasn't slept properly in a ...
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Christopher Buckley, Alexandra Fuller, T. Boone Pickens and Amanda Hesser Among Phenomenal Lineup of Authors at 2008 ...
AUSTIN, Texas----Fans of literature, reading and books will find more than 190 of the nation's top authors at the Texas State Capitol on November 1 and 2 for the 13th annual Texas Book Festival.
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Papal organist to perform Thursday
A Garden City Beach church welcomes the public Thursday to an organ recital by an American who plays at papal Masses. James Goettsche, the principal organist for the Vatican Basilica of St. Peter, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church, on Cypress Avenue, off U.S. 17 Business. Admission is free. The scheduled program, according to information from the church, comprises ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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Papal organist to perform Thursday
A Garden City Beach church welcomes the public Thursday to an organ recital by an American who plays at papal Masses.
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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B.B. King Museum opening in Mississippi
A new museum is opening to honor music legend B.B. King.
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September is wine month in California
California is celebrating wine this month with festivals, tastings, grape stomps and tours.
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Tickets available for Diamante Awards
Owens Community College will once again serve as host to the Diamante Awards celebration, which recognizes individuals and organizations for...
Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune |
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