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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 died Tuesday, 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 25 Tuesday, 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 + More Tuesday, 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 list Tuesday, 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 Show Tuesday, 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 Talent Tuesday, 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 ...
Deborah Voigt withdraws from Strauss revival Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:07AMVoigt leaves Strauss for Wagner, and Wagner steps in for Strauss.Or something like that.In a surprise move that could portend other changes in upcoming seasons at the Civic Opera House, Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Monday morning that star soprano Deborah Voigt, who has figured prominently in marketing for the company’s 2011-12 season, has withdrawn from the revival of “Ariadne auf Naxos” by ...
Jason Mraz tells Sydney 'I'm Yours' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:03AMA LEADING US singer, with more than 2 million followers on Twitter, is bound for concerts in Sydney.
Opera New Jersey in Princeton: 'Family Room,' 'Consul,' 'Barber of Seville' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:57AMPRINCETON - Opera doesn't typically leave much unsaid. From the elephants in Aida to the five-hour length of Götterdämmerung, opera is loved for its information overload - musically and theatrically. But at two of Opera New Jersey's three productions last weekend at the McCarter Theatre Center - Gian Carlo Me
Rufus Wainwright Mauls Garland, Upstaged by Sister in Bodystocking: Review Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:28AMIn Rufus Wainwright’s concert of Judy Garland songs at London’s Royal Opera House, it was a surprise to hear him warble “fatty rain, oh cinnamon shelf.”
Jerry Ragovoy dies at 80; songwriter had hits with Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:57AMJerry Ragovoy wrote or co-wrote hits including 'Time Is On My Side,' 'Piece of My Heart,' 'Cry Baby,' 'Get It While You Can' and 'Stay With Me.' Jerry Ragovoy wrote or co-wrote hits including 'Time Is On My Side,' 'Piece of My Heart,' 'Cry Baby,' 'Get It While You Can' and 'Stay With Me.'
Ella Fitzgerald & Norman Granz: She Was His Star Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:27PMNorman Granz , the impresario who made his name at the helm of Jazz at the Philharmonic, was hardly impressed when he first heard Ella Fitzgerald with the Ink Spots in his hometown of Los Angeles in the early ’40s.
Pavilion concert list sees artists return, newcomers shine Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:58PMThe weather may be hot, but the upcoming artists that will rock the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion are hotter – trust us.
Sponsored by Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:13PMStaged for the first time in July 2006 it provides a wonderful opportunity for young people to perform as a group and individually through their school or community group on full sized professional stages in front of a large supportive audience.
Mix Position: New concerts! Sade and John Legend in Norfolk, Jason Mraz in Portsmouth Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:26AMWith the summer concert season in full swing, we're still learning about new local shows. Today's big news is that Sade and John Legend are set to visit Scope in Norfolk on Sept. 12.
Cocktails, Sade and Bounce VII this week in New Orleans Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:20AMIf you're a lover of a well-made drink, then this is your week. Tales of the Cocktail, now in its ninth year, welcomes 20,000+ bartenders, mixologists, bar chefs and lovers of all things mixed, shaken and stirred to New Orleans...
Robbie back after food poisoning Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:18AMRobbie Williams will return to the stage tonight following a bout of food poisoning. Related Stories Beyonce's 'in space' performance Snoop Dogg wants a taste of opera Robbie Williams stages comeback after food poisoning Apprentice Jim: I’m still the world's best salesman Ja Rule is sentenced in tax case
AVI8TORS plan final performance Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:43AMIt was a poignant moment.
Independent Classical podcast: Llyr Williams Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:21AMThere aren't many prizes in music that the young Welsh pianist Llyr Williams hasn't already accrued: a BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, his is a searching and inquisitive talent.
Directors question family control Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:15AMSINCE it was revealed on July 4 that News of the World hacked the voicemail of a murdered schoolgirl, the price of News Corporation shares has fallen by about a sixth and the Murdoch family has sustained paper losses in the order of $US750 million ($703 million).
CNY Arts Center Promotes Performing Arts Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:13AMAt the recent Arts Fest on the River in Fulton, July 9th, CNY Arts Center presented a line-up of local talent that delighted audiences all afternoon. “It was some of the best feedback we received about the day with comments that we had a good mix of musical styles to appeal to all ages and types,’ said Nancy Fox, Coordinator.
Clackamas County events roundup: Milwaukie Daze, Estacada Celebration, Sandy Kiwanis Fly-in Cruise-in Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:09AMMilwaukie Daze, Estacada Summer Celebration, Sandy Kiwanis Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast, a Dog Romp, Geek Squad Summer Academy, plays, wine tastings, library programs, and concerts in parks county-wide highlight Vickie's Monday events roundup.
Robbie Williams stages comeback after food poisoning Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:59AMPop star Robbie Williams will return to the stage tonight following a bout of food poisoning. Related Stories Beyonce's 'in space' performance Snoop Dogg wants a taste of opera Apprentice Jim: I’m still the world's best salesman Ja Rule is sentenced in tax case Robbie back after food poisoning
Roger Daltrey unsure if The Who will ever tour again Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:01AMThe 67-year-old is currently touring his Tommy Reborn show – which contains tracks from the London band’s celebrated 1969 rock opera – around Britain, but Daltrey isn’t sure if he’ll take to the stage again with Pete because of the legendary guitarist’s hearing problems.
Opera review: SFO premiere of Vivaldi'a 'Griselda' misfires Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:30AMWhen opera people argue about whether directors have gone too far in imprinting their fantasies on the productions they oversee, they are talking about the sort of thing witnessed Saturday night at Santa Fe Opera's house premiere of what was represented to be Antonio Vivaldi's Griselda.
Get Real Quality Time During your Romantic London Break Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:25AMLONDON, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Summer is a magical time for romance, from country weddings to holiday flings; love is truly in the air. Now is the time to start looking for the perfect break to spend some quality time for two. When you …
Not even lightning can keep Greg Brown from making music Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:01AM"The music business is in complete disarray," said Brown. "Quite frankly, I'd lost interest in recording and thought that part of my career had come to a close. However, all things come around, and — upon a little coaxing and a degree of rest...
Roger Daltrey - Roger Daltrey Unsure If The Who Will Tour Again Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:49AMRoger Daltrey isn't sure if he will ever tour with Pete Townshend again as The Who. The 67-year-old singer is currently performing his 'Tommy Reborn' show - which features songs from the band's acclaimed rock opera - but he doesn't know if he will tak...
Worst is yet to come for Murdoch Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:42PMHow News Corp found itself in this mess goes to the heart of the company and its corporate governance.
THE LEADING MEN: Julian Ovenden of Death Takes a Holiday and Brent Barrett of Silence! Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:16PMDeath and Hannibal Lecter. Julian Ovenden and Brent Barrett's characters in their respective Off-Broadway shows are making quite a killing this summer.
Hilton Als: Maria Callas haunts the stage in “Master Class.” Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:15PMI’m not really much of an opera queen. When, among my gay male friends of the eighties, the talk turned to opera seria versus the “reform” operas of the mid-eighteenth century, say, or opera buffa and its influence on England’s Savoy operas, I . . .
Bonding through dance Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:11PMTHE Esplanade field in Penang was transformed into a mini Japan when thousands of people thronged the place for the Bon Odori Festival.
Readers' Letters - May 21 2009 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:08PMReaders' letters from the May 21 issue of the Observer. Following Greg Miles' article 'Footballers kick out at parish over negative attitude' (Observer, last week), I am disappointed to read the Bosham council has shown such disregard to the aims and aspirations of its football club.
Katherine Jenkins - Katherine Jenkins Loses Dresses On Flight Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:19PMOpera star Katherine Jenkins suffered a nightmare journey to South America earlier this week (begs11Jul11) - her first flight was cancelled and then her elaborate stage dresses went missing in a baggage mix-up. The Welsh singer kicks off a tour of the regi...
Opera portraits Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:21PMThe Thailand Opera and Musical Theatre Company will present its debut production Opera Portraits at the Four Seasons Hotel on July 26 at 7pm. Three more rounds are scheduled for Aug 2 at 2pm and 7pm at Mahidol University's College of Music; and Aug 24 at 8pm at the Siam Society.
Harry Potter fever keeps going with 'J.K. Rowling Story' on Lifetime Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:59PMBest bets * "Masterpiece Mystery!" introduces a new detective in Aurelio Zen (Rufus Sewell), who fights crime in modern-day Italy. Tonight's episode has him chasing a killer who is on a vendetta-fueled rampage. 8 p.m. today, KUED Channel 7. read more
Maytime Rameau, Gluck, and Strauss Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:52PMThe highlight of a recent spate of operatic activity in Boston was Rameau’s rarely-heard “Les Indes Galantes” (May 7), semi-staged in festive Jordan Hall by Boston Baroque, playing with splendid clarity and verve under Martin Pearlman.
KITSAP CALENDAR: July 15 to 21 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:43PMEDITOR'S NOTE: Calendars in the print version of Kitsap A&E have been edited for space and timeliness. Full-length versions of the calendars are available in the Entertainment section of kitsapsun.com.
National anthem a challenge for some Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:28AMOmaha World-Herald OMAHA - Oh, say can you sing the national anthem? "Whose broad stripes and bright stars" ... probably you could manage that part without making the children plug their ears and the dog throw himself o'er the ramparts. And you don't have to be especially brave to sing "... were so gallantly streaming." But would your voice still be gleaming after the perilous climb up the scale ...
Nolan sticks to the script in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:05AMActor Paul Nolan plays the lead, for the third time, in the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
Pinoy Baritone performs in a Stockhausen Opera in Cologne Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:40AMBerlin-based Filipino baritone Jonathan Zaens performed in a contemporary opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen last April at the Cologne Opera. Related posts: Pinoy cellist performs at famous Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall in New York City is a performance venue... Pinoy teleserye Mara Clara gets Int’l media award nomination ABS-CBN's top-rating teleserye “Mara Clara” was one of the key... Lea Salonga ...
Review: Mary Chapin Carpenter at the Opera House Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:34AM“I just played three upbeat, positive songs,” observed Mary Chapin Carpenter d
Pair prepares to play the role of Bloody Mary in U.S. and U.K. Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:40AMLoretta Ables-Sayre will re-create the Bloody Mary character, which earned her a Tony nomination (best supporting actress in a musical), in the European equity production of "South Pacific," opening Aug. 15 for a run through Oct. 1 at the Barbican Theatre in London.
Paul Nolan sticks to the script in playing "Jesus Christ Superstar" lead Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:07AMSTRATFORD, Ont. - As he blows away audiences with his stirring lead performance in "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Paul Nolan finds himself being asked the same question a lot these days: How do you play Jesus Christ?
Electronic Sultana Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:03AMIn an unprecedented move the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, on the audio section of the web site Dhakirat Misr Al-Mu'asirah (Modern Memory of Egypt), managed to archive over 100 eminently enjoyable songs in the beautiful voice of Mounira El-Mahdiya (b. Zakiya Hassan Mansour in 1885, d. 1965), the greatest Egyptian singer between the two world wars also known as the Sultana of tarab or musical ...
Breaking: Much-loved American singer dies Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:42AMThe death has been announced of one of the great American baritones, the Met’s trademark Scarpia, Cornell Macneil. He was 88, sang 26 roles and recorded powerfully for Decca with Karajan, Serafin and Solti.
Renaissance woman Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:39AMWhen I was a child decades ago, it was part of our Sunday routine to watch Sunday, Sweet Sunday—a noontime show of musical entertainment from the very best Filipino singers of the time.