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Theme Songs Integral Part of Classic Remakes
Studios capitalize on title tunes familiar to both old and young. In a year when the TV Academy nearly abolished its Emmy “main title theme" category, classic TV themes are turning out to be incredibly valuable properties -- especially when it comes to remakes. An update of “Hawaii Five-O" is coming to CBS in the fall, ...
Actor Dennis Hopper Dies at 74
Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper, best known for directing and starring in the 1969 cult classic “Easy Rider," died on Saturday at his home in Venice, California, from complications of prostate cancer. Hopper, the maverick director and costar of the landmark 1969 counterculture film classic “Easy Rider" whose drug- and alcohol-fueled reputation as a Hollywood bad boy ...
Miles Davis Tribute Concert in Chicago
It's practically becoming a cultural rite in Chicago: the annual Memorial Day celebration of Miles Davis' birthday, led by the brilliant Chicago pianist Robert Irving III. Irving, who worked closely with Davis from 1979 to 1988, will preside over the third annual event at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Velvet Lounge. (Davis would have turned 84 ...
Jazz Singer Suzy Williams' Big Band Plays the Venice Talking Stick
Spend a Memorial Day Weekend evening of cool jazz with Suzy Williams and her big band, 'Suzy and her Solid Senders.' Suzy's SOLID SENDERS Band include Brad Kay on piano, Kahlil Sabbagh on drums and vibes, Charles Burns on sax, Dave Jones on bass, Dan Weinstein on trombone, Corey Gemm on trumpet and more TBA. Williams' ...
Phil Spector Produces Wife Rachelle's Debut Album from Jail
It's been three decades since producer Phil Spector has used his 'Wall of Sound' recording technique in the studio but the legendary producer is getting back to work even as he serves jail time for 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Spector is listed as producer and arranger for his wife Rachelle's debut album, Out of ...
Art Linkletter, TV Host, Dies
Art Linkletter, who hosted the popular TV shows “People Are Funny" and “House Party" in the 1950s and 1960s, has died. He was 97. His son-in-law Art Hershey says Linkletter died Wednesday at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles. “Art Linkletter's House Party," one of television's longest-running variety shows, debuted on radio in ...
Johnny Mathis @ San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
American cultural icon Johnny Mathis is a two-time Grammy Hall of Fame honoree, comes to the San Manuel Indian Casino. Mathis with over 50 years of recording experience of romantic ballads and classic standards that continue to transcend generations, including greatest hits “Chances Are," “Wonderful, Wonderful," and “Misty. Featured on the HBO Comedy Festival and past ...
Lee DeWyze is Season 9 'Idol'
This is it: The new “American Idol" gets crowned tonight, as America says goodbye to Simon Cowell. (Until next year when he returns to Fox with his new show.) What was it like to actually be inside the Nokia? [Spoiler alert: This contains details from the finale of “American Idol."] This year, the Nokia has ...
Denise Donatelli Birthday Bash
Come and enjoy the festivities and great jazz as singer Denise Donatelli celebrates her birthday at Charlie O's. Thursday May 27, 8PM to Midnight Denise Donatelli (aka Birthday girl) Vocals Andy Langham, piano Hamilton Price, bass Kevin Kanner, drums Hip music, great vibes and oh yeah..the cake! Charlie O's Bar ...
Los Angeles' Club Nokia Presents: Basia on Friday, June 11
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 9 Los Angeles' CLUB NOKIA has announced a Friday, June 11 show by multi-platinum Polish global pop/jazz singer BASIA. Her timeless influences include the rhythms and styles of Latin music, the sound of classic American soul and R&B, and the polish of '50s and '60s jazz. Tickets, ranging in price from ...
