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Review: 'I'm Still Here' paints sad pic of Joaquin Phoenix
On Feb. 11, 2009, when Joaquin Phoenix made his infamous monosyllabic, grunged-out appearance on "Late Show With David Letterman," it inspired an orgy of media gossip fueled by a basic question: Was Phoenix having some sort of mental breakdown -- or was his whole shambling, beatnik-derelict routine an elaborate hoax?
Pat Metheny loads up his "Orchestrion" for North American tour - Setlist blog
Pat Metheny [ tickets ]'s one-man show "Orchestrion" is booked for another 19 North American performance halls in October. Most of the dates are in the Northeast.
On the first go-round following the release of "Orchestrion," Metheny and his multi-instrument contraption played the Barbican in London, l'Olympia in Paris, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Town Hall in New York City and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Coming away from the L.A. show, I found that Metheny did not deviate from the styles he is commonly associated with -- lengthy guitar lines, slightly shifting tempos and some gorgeous lyricism. Visually, it's more fun than pretty much any other jazz show. ...continued
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Tour dates for this story available at SoundSpike.com
On the first go-round following the release of "Orchestrion," Metheny and his multi-instrument contraption played the Barbican in London, l'Olympia in Paris, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Town Hall in New York City and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Coming away from the L.A. show, I found that Metheny did not deviate from the styles he is commonly associated with -- lengthy guitar lines, slightly shifting tempos and some gorgeous lyricism. Visually, it's more fun than pretty much any other jazz show. ...continued
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Parole rejected for John Lennon's killer - Pop Notes
For the sixth time, John Lennon [ tickets ]'s killer has been denied parole. Mark David Chapman, now 55 years old, gunned down Lennon on a New York City street on Dec. 8, 1980.
On Tuesday (9/8), a New York parole board reportedly interviewed Chapman via a video conference. He first became eligible for parole in 2000. ...continued
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On Tuesday (9/8), a New York parole board reportedly interviewed Chapman via a video conference. He first became eligible for parole in 2000. ...continued
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Katy Perry to appear on "Saturday Night Live" season opener - Pop Notes
Katy Perry [ tickets ] will be the musical guest on the Sept. 25 season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on NBC-TV.
Perry revealed the news yesterday (9/8) via her Twitter feed, which read, "OKAY! My BIG surprise is I'm opening the season of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on Sept 25 W/SNL Alum Amy Poehler!!!" ...continued
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Perry revealed the news yesterday (9/8) via her Twitter feed, which read, "OKAY! My BIG surprise is I'm opening the season of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on Sept 25 W/SNL Alum Amy Poehler!!!" ...continued
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In Pictures: Drake in Oakland, CA
Now that Canadian rapper/singer/actor Drake [ tickets ] has completed several summer festival appearances, his headlining "Dreams and Nightmares Tour" is poised for take off.
Miami fans will be treated to the tour's kickoff on Sept. 21, and the setlist will surely include tracks from his new album, "Thank Me Later," as well as last year's extended EP "So Far Gone." The latter set debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, and his since been certified gold by the RIAA. ...continued
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Miami fans will be treated to the tour's kickoff on Sept. 21, and the setlist will surely include tracks from his new album, "Thank Me Later," as well as last year's extended EP "So Far Gone." The latter set debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, and his since been certified gold by the RIAA. ...continued
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Alejandro Sanz, Juan Luis Guerra lead Latin Grammy nominations - Pop Notes
Spaniard Alejandro Sanz [ tickets ] and Dominican Juan Luis Guerra [ tickets ] picked up four Latin Grammy nominations apiece today, as did Uruguayan songwriter Jorge Drexler [ tickets ] and Mario Domm, frontman of the Mexican group Camila [ tickets ].
The Latin Recording Academy revealed its nominations Wednesday (9/8) during an event at the Avalon in Los Angeles. ...continued
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The Latin Recording Academy revealed its nominations Wednesday (9/8) during an event at the Avalon in Los Angeles. ...continued
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Thriller 25 Super Deluxe Edition - Michael Jackson
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NATIONAL BRIEFING | WEST; California: Jackson Doctor Is Expected To Surrender
Legal counsel for Dr Conrad Murray, who was treating Michael Jackson at time of his death, says Murray plans to surrender to face charges; it is unclear what charges Murray could face; he has maintained that nothing he gave Jackson should have caused his death
MUSIC; For Haiti, They Are The Remake
Jon Pareles column compares We Are the World 25 for Haiti with original 1985 version, written by Michael Jackson, organized by Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones for aid to Africa; remake has become top single on iTunes and has been viewed on YouTube four million times; photo
7 of Michael Jackson's Doctors Will Not Face Charges
State investigators examining the death of Michael Jackson have decided not to file charges against seven doctors who treated him, the authorities said Wednesday.
NATIONAL BRIEFING | WEST; Nevada: Records On Jackson Drugs
Dr Conrad Murray bought propofol, powerful anesthetic, and had it shipped to Michael Jackson's Los Angeles home, where it was found at his bedside after he died
NATIONAL BRIEFING | WEST; Nevada: Doctor Agrees To Pay Support
Conrad Murray, doctor being investigated in Michael Jackson's death, reaches agreement in child support case in which he is accused of owing more than $14,000 to woman and her son; photo