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Mar 2, 2012

Tyrell crafts romantic soundtrack Steve Tyrell “I’ll Take Romance” (Concord) Taking up a suggestion from former President Bill Clinton, who danced to Steve Tyrell’s music at daughter Chelsea’s wedding, Tyrell has crafted an album of romantic standards that can serve as a soundtrack for weddings and other special occasions. Fittingly, it includes his version of “The Way You Look Tonight” from...
Mariah Carey helps christen new Disney ship in NYC

Mar 2, 2012

Mariah Carey helped christen the new Disney cruise ship Fantasy at a Hudson River pier in Manhattan on Thursday night and promised to bring her twins back to enjoy some Disney hospitality. ``I christen thee Disney Fantasy. May God bless this ship and all who sail on it," said Carey as she stood with Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs, and of course Mickey Mo...
Learning English through singing

Mar 1, 2012

The Korea Herald Youth English Choir launched in ceremony Sixth-grader Kwak Se-mi always wanted to sing, but she was always too busy for it. “There are certain things that you have to learn as a young student, like English,” Kwak told The Korea Herald on Wednesday. “So I’ve been doing that and it’s been fun. But being a part of this choir is super fun because I get to perform while I sing in En...
Badu saddened by Malaysia concert ban

Mar 1, 2012

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) ― American singer Erykah Badu expressed sadness Wednesday at Malaysia’s decision to ban her show after a photo of her with body art including the Arabic word for “Allah” caused anger. Authorities in Muslim-majority Malaysia scrapped the concert Tuesday, a day before it was scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur after Badu’s photo appeared in the biggest English-language paper...
S. Korean conductor in Pyongyang for rehearsal

Feb 29, 2012

Renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-whun arrived in North Korea Tuesday for a rehearsal of a planned joint performance in Paris by North Korean and French orchestras, the North’s media reported. A brief report by the North’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) confirmed the arrival of Chung and his party in the country’s capital of Pyongyang, but gave no other details, including the purpos...
Rattle leads Berlin in Mahler and Bruckner

Feb 27, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) ― When 12-year-old Simon Rattle heard Mahler’s Second Symphony live for the first time, he concluded he wanted to be a conductor. Forty-five years later, the “Resurrection’’ symphony still is central to his life. Now completing his 10th season as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, Rattle led an emotional and enthralling performance of the majestic work on Saturday night, t...
Conductor Chung to visit N. Korea ...for rehearsal

Feb 27, 2012

Renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-whun plans to visit North Korea this week for a rehearsal of a planned joint performance in Paris by North Korean and French orchestras, an official said Monday. Chung is scheduled to travel to Pyongyang with his wife and his assistant on Tuesday for a three-day trip for the rehearsal, Unification Ministry spokesman Kim Hyung-suk said. The trip comes ...
Rapper Jones arrested after fight at Foxwoods

Feb 26, 2012

Rapper Jim Jones was arrested and charged with assaulting a Connecticut state trooper in a brawl at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, police said Saturday. The hip-hop artist and actor, whose “We Fly High” was one of 2007’s top-selling rap tracks, was charged with assault on a police officer and breach of peace, state police spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance said. Vance said he was not certain how the alter...
Levine finds ‘Voice’ beyond Maroon 5

Feb 26, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) ― From moving like Mick Jagger to dating Russian model Anne Vyalitsyna, Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine hasn’t had problems attracting women in recent years. In an interview, the 32-year-old said that even though he was a “nerdy’’ musician in high school, he still always had luck with the ladies. “I loved hanging out with girls ... It was never an issue, how about that? And, of cou...
Eyelike

Feb 24, 2012

The Black Keys ‘s new album hits the shelves here The Black Keys “El Camino” (Nonesuch) The blues-rock duo’s seventh studio album hit the shelves here on February after drawing widespread attention around the world. The new album, produced by Danger Mouse, is the follow-up to The Black Keys’ Grammy-winning 2010 album “Brothers.” The duo gained popularity after their album “Brothers” became a...
Cyndi Lauper‘s ’Kinky Boots‘ heads to Chicago

Feb 23, 2012

A new musical bringing together Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this fall. ``Kinky Boots‘’ will make its world premiere at the Bank of America Theatre in October ahead of a possible Broadway transfer, producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig said Wednesday. The musical is based on the 2005 British movie about a failing shoe fact...
Rihanna, Brown songs could draw criticism

Feb 23, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) ― Rihanna is known for making bold statements, from her often sexually charged music to her tattoos to even the hue of her hair. But her latest decision ― a musical pairing with the man who three years ago left her bloodied and bruised ― has left some questioning her judgment. On Monday, after days of teasing, Rihanna and Chris Brown debuted two songs featuring each other. Brown s...
Gov't employee punished over fake nude photo of Girls' Generation

Feb 22, 2012

A 53-year-old government employee was dismissed from his post Wednesday after police started investigating his role in spreading a fake nude photo of K-pop group Girls' Generation, his office said. The employee, whose name was withheld, was relieved of his duties from the Yeonsu Ward Office in Incheon, west of Seoul, one day after police booked him on suspicion of posting the photo on an online ...
Adele wins big again at hometown Brit Awards

Feb 22, 2012

LONDON (AFP) ― Just over a week after her spectacular sweep at the Grammys, British soul diva Adele triumphed on home soil Tuesday at the annual Brit Awards in London. The 23-year-old picked up two awards ― including the prestigious British album of the year ― to add to the six Grammys she won in Los Angeles, cementing her status as one of Britain’s most successful pop exports in years. Adele ―...
After ‘The Artist,’ French composer in quest for Higgs Boson

Feb 22, 2012

Ludovic Bource, who composed the score for the Oscar-tipped French silent movie “The Artist,” hopes to set to music the mammoth scientific quest to find the Higgs Boson, also known as the “God particle.” After scoring four movies for French director Michel Hazanavicius, earning Golden Globe and BAFTA awards and an Oscar nomination for his work on “The Artist,” the 41-year-old composer told AFP h...