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James Gurley, innovative guitarist for Janis Joplin's Big Brother band, dead at 69
JOHN ROGERS - December 24, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) James Gurley, the innovative guitarist who helped shape psychedelic rock's multilayered, sometimes thundering sounds as a member of Big Brother and the Holding Company, the band that propelled Janis Joplin to fame, has died of a heart attack. He was 69. Gurley was...
Jose Feliciano protests use of his 'Feliz Navidad' for musical spoof about illegal immigrants
SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS - December 24, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Grammy-winner Jose Feliciano has gotten an apology after accusing a pair of radio producers of trashing the spirit of Christmas by using his popular holiday song, "Feliz Navidad," for a racist musical spoof about undocumented immigrants. Feliciano released a statement...
Documentary project planned on Michael Jackson's former personal doctor, Conrad Murray
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) When Michael Jackson's embattled personal physician returned to work last month, cameras were rolling. Miranda Sevcik (SEHV'sik), a spokeswoman for Dr. Conrad Murray, confirms that a British documentary crew chronicled his first day back at a Houston clinic for the...
Singer Amy Winehouse charged in connection with alleged assault at British theater, police say
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
LONDON (AP) Singer Amy Winehouse was charged Wednesday in connection with an assault at a theater, police said. The 26-year-old soul diva was arrested after she presented herself at a police station with her lawyer, Thames Valley Police said in a statement. She was...
British court blocks singer Boy George's attempt to appear on reality television show
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
LONDON (AP) A British court has blocked an attempt by former Culture Club singer Boy George to appear on a reality television show. The 48-year-old had hoped to appear on Channel 4's "Celebrity Big Brother" despite being on probation for assaulting a male escort....
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler says he's entered rehab to treat pain killer addiction
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Steven Tyler has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an addiction to painkillers the Aerosmith frontman has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries. Tyler said he's eager to return to work with his band mates. "I love Aerosmith; I love...
Auction selling Cher's Hawaii property estimates $8M to $12M for six-bedroom home
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
HONOLULU (AP) Cher's six-bedroom Hawaii home overlooking the Pacific Ocean is set to be auctioned Jan. 18. Concierge Auctions estimated the three-quarter-acre property with views of the Hualalai Golf Course was worth about $8 million to $12 million. A Web site set up for...
Atlanta rapper T.I. released from Arkansas prison after serving 7 months on weapons charges
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta rapper T.I. has been released from a federal prison in Arkansas and is headed to a halfway house in Georgia. A lawyer for T.I. said the rapper was released Tuesday morning. T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., last May began serving his...
Usher balancing flashy and classy with a look that is always evolving
SAMANTHA CRITCHELL - December 22, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Usher knows his stuff when it comes to fashion. The R&B singer describes his style as "flashy classy" and he is known for seamlessly moving between three-piece banker suits and leather jackets. He admires edgier designers such as Rick Owens, Marc Jacobs and Kris Van...
Usher balancing flashy and classy with a look that is always evolving
SAMANTHA CRITCHELL - December 22, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Usher knows his stuff when it comes to fashion. The R&B singer describes his style as "flashy classy" and he is known for seamlessly moving between three-piece banker suits and leather jackets. He admires edgier designers such as Rick Owens, Marc Jacobs and Kris Van...
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