Dani Martin

Opera Singer News

Which Member of News Corp.’s Board Has the Most Unlikely Résumé?Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:14PMUntil just moments ago, we would have guessed opera singer and heiress Natalie Bancroft. But then we were tipped off to the existence of Sex and the Single Zillionaire , a romance novel written by Tom Perkins — venture capitalist, Rupert loyalist, and ex-husband of Danielle Steele.

Cornell MacNeil has diedTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:55PMAnd so, of the long tradition of great American Verdi baritones, only one remains. Lawrence Tibbett, Leonard Warren, Robert Merrill and now Cornell MacNeil are no longer with us. Sherrill Milnes is the only one still extant, and long may he continue.

Bradley Dean Will Return to Off-Broadway's Fantasticks July 25Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:45PMDean, who last appeared in The Fantasticks as El Gallo when the musical celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009, will return to that role July 25. He succeeds Edward Watts, who will exit the production July 24.

Adams Covers Vampire, Karen O's Opera + MoreTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:41PMThe ever-prolific Ryan Adams has taken a break from writing his own songs to cover Vampire Weekend 's tune "Mansard Roof," and he's posted a video of the performance on his Facebook page. "I do it no justice but I love it," he writes. "I sung it imagining being on a dark beach made of diamonds with a darkened night sky full of twinkling sand." Head over to his Facebook Page to watch his stripped ...

Barrett’s bouncer from Taunton eliminated from ‘Love in the Wild’Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:20PMTaunton resident Adam Rose didn’t find “Love in the Wild” but he says he’ll keep looking for someone special closer to home. The personal trainer who works as a bouncer at Barrett’s Ale House in Bridgewater was eliminated at the end of last week’s episode of NBC’s summer reality show, along with contestant Kym Nguyen, a hairstylist from Quincy who had caught his eye, but, alas, the feeling wasn ...

Seven Big East players on Good Works listTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:57AMSeven Big East players were among the record 132 nominations for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team , honoring those student-athletes who excel in community service. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the program. All those nominated must be actively involved with a charitable organization, service group or community service while maintaining good academic standing. Congratulations to all ...

Gig Harbor High Graduate Sets Sights on Ellen ShowTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:05AMThis summer, she hopes to kick things up a notch — Abbott is vying to get the attention of Ellen DeGeneres . The comedian and television icon has launched a record label, Eleven Eleven, with the goal of jump-starting careers for young, talented artists.

TV tonight: America's Got TalentTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01AMAmerica's Got Talent watchers will want to tune in Tuesday, when the second group of 12 performers take the stage for viewers' votes.

Portugal. The Man Announces World Tour; Dates Celebrate Acclaimed Experimental Rockers' Hugely Anticipated Atlantic ...Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 07/19/11) - Atlantic Records artist Portugal. The Man has announced details of an upcoming world tour. The trek celebrates the long awaited arrival of their major label debut, "IN THE MOUNTAIN IN THE CLOUD," which arrives today in stores and all DSPs. The tour officially kicks off on September 28th at The Avalon in Santa Clara, CA, and continues through an October ...