Washington (ANI): Britney Spears mom Lynne Spears has blasted the popstar's erstwhile manager Sam Lutfi in her new book for acting as a predator in her daughter's spirit and cut her off from her loved ones. Called 'Through The Storm A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World', Lynne has described how Lutfi worked his way into her daughter's life and tried to cut all her ties with her family.
"She (Britney) was sad, floundering, ripe for a marauder to come along. Britney was exposed to this man wHO rode in on a white horse," Contactmusic quoted Lynne, as saying in her book. She wrote: "Within a month of meeting, Sam was in complete controller of her life. He appointed himself as her gate-keeper, and there was no one he wanted to keep the gate closed to more than Britney's family."
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Wednesday 10 September 2008
Sunday 31 August 2008
Morrissey Makes First KCRW Appearance on Morning Becomes Eclectic Friday, August 29 - 11:05 am
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 28 -- Legendary singer
Morrissey shares some of his favorite songs and chats with KCRW Music
Director Nic Harcourt as a client DJ on Morning Becomes Eclectic this
Friday, August 29 at 11:05 am PDT (on air and streaming at KCRW.com). This
is the first time the acclaimed solo artist and former leader of the
groundbreaking grouping The Smiths has appeared on the station. KCRW is
National Public Radio's flagship station for Southern California.
"Sitting mastered with Morrissey was both daunting and exciting. He is such
an interesting person, with strong opinions and huge musical gift. He
does non mince actor's line when he dislikes something, but when he negotiation about
music he respects, he is an outspoken fan," said Harcourt.
Morrissey tells Nic he scarcely finished a new album called "Years of
Refusal" and discussed his dislike of traveling -- he won't fly -- but his
love of performing.
"Traveling is unmanageable, but the actual moment when you are on stage
with your songs is perfect," said Morrissey.
Morrissey, considered by many to be one of the most influential artists
of all time, chose songs from throughout his life, both his early
influences and forgotten favorites. He called himself an "early developer"
who began collecting singles in the '60s.
"At the time when music happens to you and grabs you and jumps on top
of you, you don't realize that it will stay with you forever. You think
you'll outgrow everything. But with music, with artists, you actually fall
in love. You fall in love with that present moment, hearing them. And you fall in
love with them," said Morrissey. "You may crowd these things aside for 10 or
15 long time, but you go back to them"
Despite his general aversion for modern music -- which he describes as
all plug and no substance -- his first song selection as Guest DJ was "What
Took You So Long," by a new four-piece from Manchester called The
Courteeners. Morrissey praised Buzzcocks ability to be intellectual and
deliver "hard fast pop music" and calls the New York Dolls "one of the
groups that changed everything on the planet." His other picks range from
one hit wonder Mr. Bloe to Noel Coward's classic contract on the State of
England, "There ar Bad Times Just Around the Corner."
The Morrissey catalogue in the KCRW music library is vast -- with over
18 solo albums, both imports and domestic releases, EPs and LPs -- not to
mentions tons of The Smiths' records on both CD and vinyl group. The Smiths are
nonpareil of the most important UK bands of all time and Morrissey's trademark
voice, theatrical performances and lyrical depth are unique. (As far
as personal favorites go, Harcourt loves the cynicism and catchiness of the
track "We Hate it When Our Friends Become Successful," off the EP of the
same mention).
Tune in and hear Morrissey live on Friday, August 29 at 11:05 am PDT or
keep an eye out for the session in our archives HERE:
http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb080829morrissey
KCRW-FM, licensed to Santa Monica College, is National Public Radio's
flagship station for Southern California. Every week, more than than 550,000
listeners tune in to get word the station's eclectic and innovative
noncommercial program schedule on strain. KCRW.com streams more than 1.5
million hours online every month, and listeners download more than 2
billion audio and video podcasts per month.
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Morrissey shares some of his favorite songs and chats with KCRW Music
Director Nic Harcourt as a client DJ on Morning Becomes Eclectic this
Friday, August 29 at 11:05 am PDT (on air and streaming at KCRW.com). This
is the first time the acclaimed solo artist and former leader of the
groundbreaking grouping The Smiths has appeared on the station. KCRW is
National Public Radio's flagship station for Southern California.
"Sitting mastered with Morrissey was both daunting and exciting. He is such
an interesting person, with strong opinions and huge musical gift. He
does non mince actor's line when he dislikes something, but when he negotiation about
music he respects, he is an outspoken fan," said Harcourt.
Morrissey tells Nic he scarcely finished a new album called "Years of
Refusal" and discussed his dislike of traveling -- he won't fly -- but his
love of performing.
"Traveling is unmanageable, but the actual moment when you are on stage
with your songs is perfect," said Morrissey.
Morrissey, considered by many to be one of the most influential artists
of all time, chose songs from throughout his life, both his early
influences and forgotten favorites. He called himself an "early developer"
who began collecting singles in the '60s.
"At the time when music happens to you and grabs you and jumps on top
of you, you don't realize that it will stay with you forever. You think
you'll outgrow everything. But with music, with artists, you actually fall
in love. You fall in love with that present moment, hearing them. And you fall in
love with them," said Morrissey. "You may crowd these things aside for 10 or
15 long time, but you go back to them"
Despite his general aversion for modern music -- which he describes as
all plug and no substance -- his first song selection as Guest DJ was "What
Took You So Long," by a new four-piece from Manchester called The
Courteeners. Morrissey praised Buzzcocks ability to be intellectual and
deliver "hard fast pop music" and calls the New York Dolls "one of the
groups that changed everything on the planet." His other picks range from
one hit wonder Mr. Bloe to Noel Coward's classic contract on the State of
England, "There ar Bad Times Just Around the Corner."
The Morrissey catalogue in the KCRW music library is vast -- with over
18 solo albums, both imports and domestic releases, EPs and LPs -- not to
mentions tons of The Smiths' records on both CD and vinyl group. The Smiths are
nonpareil of the most important UK bands of all time and Morrissey's trademark
voice, theatrical performances and lyrical depth are unique. (As far
as personal favorites go, Harcourt loves the cynicism and catchiness of the
track "We Hate it When Our Friends Become Successful," off the EP of the
same mention).
Tune in and hear Morrissey live on Friday, August 29 at 11:05 am PDT or
keep an eye out for the session in our archives HERE:
http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb080829morrissey
KCRW-FM, licensed to Santa Monica College, is National Public Radio's
flagship station for Southern California. Every week, more than than 550,000
listeners tune in to get word the station's eclectic and innovative
noncommercial program schedule on strain. KCRW.com streams more than 1.5
million hours online every month, and listeners download more than 2
billion audio and video podcasts per month.
More info
Monday 11 August 2008
Treatment With Anti-Anemia Drugs May Not Be Safe For Multiple Myeloma Patients
� A recent report published in American Journal of Hematology demonstrated that Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), a widely used drug to treat anaemia, may get a minus impact on the endurance of myeloma patients. In the report, 323 multiple myeloma patients were evaluated over a 20 year period in Greece from 1988 to 2007. The investigators reviewed their medical records and observed an association betwixt ESA exposure and a reduction in progression-free and overall natural selection.
The study demonstrated that ESA disposal may influence the row of the disease, in that people who standard ESA may progress before than those who did not receive ESA. The median survival rate was 31 months for patients who were administered ESAs, compared to 67 months in those who were not uncovered to ESAs. The medial progression-free selection for patients in the ESA radical was 14 months, and 30 months for those without ESA exposure.
For the past 15 days,
The study demonstrated that ESA disposal may influence the row of the disease, in that people who standard ESA may progress before than those who did not receive ESA. The median survival rate was 31 months for patients who were administered ESAs, compared to 67 months in those who were not uncovered to ESAs. The medial progression-free selection for patients in the ESA radical was 14 months, and 30 months for those without ESA exposure.
For the past 15 days,
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Harold and Kumar Are Hungry Again
Courtesy of Warner Bros.
We Feel Half-Baked Already: To the surprise of no one, Kal Penn and John Cho will return as Harold and Kumar, as writer-directors Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg testament create a third flick in the humble but profitable stoner comedy series. "Storyline is being unbroken under wraps," says Variety, but we're willing to bet that Harold and Kumar Go to Rehab will research the pair's struggles with addiction before following them on the long, rewarding road to recovery. Also, there volition be boobs. [Variety]
She's So Excited … About Your Personal Development: Elizabeth Berkley and MTV are developing a show based on Berkley's "Ask Elizabeth" self-esteem workshops for girls. Easy for her to allege, of form: If you had taught the populace about the dangers of speed on Saved by the Bell and and so been in Showgirls, you'd feel pretty good about yourself, too. [HR]
Do You Want to See Something Really Scary?: Last seen discussing Nazis with Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo DiCaprio is working with Warner Bros. to romance material for a possible Twilight Zone movie. Howard Hughes … flying the Spruce Goose … merely something's on the wing! [HR]
He's Back: You've waited patiently, and today you volition be rewarded, because Darren Aronofsky is confirmed to direct a new RoboCop movie for MGM. David Self (Road to Perdition) will write the screenplay, and Comic-Con 2010 will provide the angry fan-site operators wHO will text file every difference between the original and the remake and make up one's mind what is "canon." [HR]
Thompson Feeling Fair: Emma Thompson will write the screenplay for Columbia's remake of My Fair Lady, making the whole idea appear about 20 percent less misbegotten than it did before. [Playbill]
We Feel Half-Baked Already: To the surprise of no one, Kal Penn and John Cho will return as Harold and Kumar, as writer-directors Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg testament create a third flick in the humble but profitable stoner comedy series. "Storyline is being unbroken under wraps," says Variety, but we're willing to bet that Harold and Kumar Go to Rehab will research the pair's struggles with addiction before following them on the long, rewarding road to recovery. Also, there volition be boobs. [Variety]
She's So Excited … About Your Personal Development: Elizabeth Berkley and MTV are developing a show based on Berkley's "Ask Elizabeth" self-esteem workshops for girls. Easy for her to allege, of form: If you had taught the populace about the dangers of speed on Saved by the Bell and and so been in Showgirls, you'd feel pretty good about yourself, too. [HR]
Do You Want to See Something Really Scary?: Last seen discussing Nazis with Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo DiCaprio is working with Warner Bros. to romance material for a possible Twilight Zone movie. Howard Hughes … flying the Spruce Goose … merely something's on the wing! [HR]
He's Back: You've waited patiently, and today you volition be rewarded, because Darren Aronofsky is confirmed to direct a new RoboCop movie for MGM. David Self (Road to Perdition) will write the screenplay, and Comic-Con 2010 will provide the angry fan-site operators wHO will text file every difference between the original and the remake and make up one's mind what is "canon." [HR]
Thompson Feeling Fair: Emma Thompson will write the screenplay for Columbia's remake of My Fair Lady, making the whole idea appear about 20 percent less misbegotten than it did before. [Playbill]
Tuesday 24 June 2008
Sunday 15 June 2008
Are You a Saturday Night Fever Fan?
Send GMA your video tribute to the iconic '70s film, which came out 30 years ago
Wednesday 11 June 2008
Remote Spaces and Odyssey
Artist: Remote Spaces and Odyssey
Genre(s):
Electronic: Progressive
Discography:
Ypsylon Project
Year: 2003
Tracks: 9
Olafur Eliasson Goes Chasing Waterfalls, and Other Culture Highlights From the Magazine
Renderings: © Olafur Eliasson, 2008/Courtesy of the Public Art Fund
In this week's New York, Olafur Eliasson talks about the waterfalls that will soon appear in the waters around New York City. How will Eliasson's waterfalls be made, and will they be as "wonderfull" as he thinks? In other water news, Firewater's Tod A. returns from his exile across the ocean with a new album full of songs he made along the way. Jeremy McCarter marvels at the flood of Neil LaBute plays out there and wishes he'd slow it down to a trickle. David Edelstein reviews the icebound majesty of Werner Herzog's Encounters at the End of the World (plus the more local majesty of Adam Sandler's hair in You Don't Mess With the Zohan). And Vulture's own Dan Kois marvels at the announcement that the Riverbottom Nightmare Band might be on Broadway soon, and quizzes you on the many, many other projects currently in the musical-theater development pipeline.
In this week's New York, Olafur Eliasson talks about the waterfalls that will soon appear in the waters around New York City. How will Eliasson's waterfalls be made, and will they be as "wonderfull" as he thinks? In other water news, Firewater's Tod A. returns from his exile across the ocean with a new album full of songs he made along the way. Jeremy McCarter marvels at the flood of Neil LaBute plays out there and wishes he'd slow it down to a trickle. David Edelstein reviews the icebound majesty of Werner Herzog's Encounters at the End of the World (plus the more local majesty of Adam Sandler's hair in You Don't Mess With the Zohan). And Vulture's own Dan Kois marvels at the announcement that the Riverbottom Nightmare Band might be on Broadway soon, and quizzes you on the many, many other projects currently in the musical-theater development pipeline.
Winehouse quizzed by police over drug claim
Singer Amy Winehouse has been questioned in connection with a video which allegedly showed her smoking crack cocaine, a police source said on Wednesday.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said officers interviewed the 24-year-old in connection with an allegation of unlawful possession of a controlled drug.
He said she was not arrested, but was interviewed under caution and inquiries were continuing.
Last month footage obtained by the Sun newspaper appeared to show Winehouse inhaling fumes from a crack pipe.
The disturbing images were said to have been filmed during a party at Winehouse's London home.
The singer is now in rehab, admitting herself to the clinic in north London on 24 January days after the video appeared.
On 4 February the singer took a break from her treatment to apply for a US visa so she could attend the Grammys in Los Angeles on 10 February, where she is nominated for six awards.
The application process will not be simple due to her drugs record. Last October she was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said officers interviewed the 24-year-old in connection with an allegation of unlawful possession of a controlled drug.
He said she was not arrested, but was interviewed under caution and inquiries were continuing.
Last month footage obtained by the Sun newspaper appeared to show Winehouse inhaling fumes from a crack pipe.
The disturbing images were said to have been filmed during a party at Winehouse's London home.
The singer is now in rehab, admitting herself to the clinic in north London on 24 January days after the video appeared.
On 4 February the singer took a break from her treatment to apply for a US visa so she could attend the Grammys in Los Angeles on 10 February, where she is nominated for six awards.
The application process will not be simple due to her drugs record. Last October she was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis.
Amy Winehouse Filmed Singing Racist Song
Amy Winehouse’s career looks to have taken another step in the wrong direction after a video emerged of her singing a ‘racist’ song.
The video shows Winehouse and a friend being filmed by her husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who is egging the pair on to sing the tune.
The News Of The World claim they were given the footage by one of Fielder-Civil’s friends who was “determined to show the world just what power Blake wields in manipulating the vulnerable young star.”
The video was purportedly shot in May 2007, just weeks before the pair married in Miami.
Fielder-Civil is heard to say: "Can we have a singsong of it?"
Winehouse and her friend then reluctantly give a rendition of the song Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes with the original words replaced.
They repeatedly sing: "Blacks, Pakis, Gooks and Nips, Gooks and Nips!
The last line contains the words: "And deaf and dumb and blind and gay!"
After they finish singing, Fielder-Civil insists that he wasn’t filming before Winehouse’s friend asks him to swear on his life.
On top of the potentially damaging video the newspaper have also published numerous pictures of Winehouse surrounded by drug paraphernalia including crack pipes.
Do you think Amy could possibly get any worse? Be sure to leave your comment below.
The video shows Winehouse and a friend being filmed by her husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who is egging the pair on to sing the tune.
The News Of The World claim they were given the footage by one of Fielder-Civil’s friends who was “determined to show the world just what power Blake wields in manipulating the vulnerable young star.”
The video was purportedly shot in May 2007, just weeks before the pair married in Miami.
Fielder-Civil is heard to say: "Can we have a singsong of it?"
Winehouse and her friend then reluctantly give a rendition of the song Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes with the original words replaced.
They repeatedly sing: "Blacks, Pakis, Gooks and Nips, Gooks and Nips!
The last line contains the words: "And deaf and dumb and blind and gay!"
After they finish singing, Fielder-Civil insists that he wasn’t filming before Winehouse’s friend asks him to swear on his life.
On top of the potentially damaging video the newspaper have also published numerous pictures of Winehouse surrounded by drug paraphernalia including crack pipes.
Do you think Amy could possibly get any worse? Be sure to leave your comment below.
Minor accident on the set of "Hannah Montana" movie
RIDGETOP, Tenn. — No one was seriously injured when the wind blew a projection screen against a Ferris wheel on the set of "Hannah Montana: The Movie," witnesses said.
No local law enforcement agencies or emergency medical services reported being called to the set Tuesday in Robertson County, some 15 miles north of Nashville.
Witnesses told WKRN-TV in Nashville that some children were on the ride at the time.
Jim Humphrey, the business manager for Miley Cyrus, the 15-year-old star of "Hannah Montana," said he wasn't aware of the accident.
Humphrey didn't return later phone calls for information.
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Hendrix's drummer Buddy Miles dies
Buddy Miles, the legendary drummer who played with Jimi Hendrix in the Band of Gypsys, has died. He was 60.
The drummer died at his home in Austin, Texas on Tuesday; he had suffered from congestive heart disease, according to his official website.
A teen prodigy, Miles played with such other greats as Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Muddy Waters, Barry White, Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin, and his work is credited with developing acid jazz and funk metal.
Reuters reports that paying to tribute to Miles, his former Band of Gypsys bandmate Billy Cox described him as "an unsung musical genius".
"Jimi Hendrix no longer has to hold auditions as the right drummer has just flown in," said Cox.
The drummer died at his home in Austin, Texas on Tuesday; he had suffered from congestive heart disease, according to his official website.
A teen prodigy, Miles played with such other greats as Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Muddy Waters, Barry White, Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin, and his work is credited with developing acid jazz and funk metal.
Reuters reports that paying to tribute to Miles, his former Band of Gypsys bandmate Billy Cox described him as "an unsung musical genius".
"Jimi Hendrix no longer has to hold auditions as the right drummer has just flown in," said Cox.
Jascha Heifetz - violin, Brooks Smith - piano
Artist: Jascha Heifetz - violin, Brooks Smith - piano
Genre(s):
Classical
Discography:
Violin Sonata, K.454 in B flat major
Year: 1954
Tracks: 3
Sonata, Op.18 in E flat major
Year: 1954
Tracks: 3
Sabre Dance (from Gayne)
Year: 1954
Tracks: 1
Porgy and Bess
Year: 1954
Tracks: 6
Preludes
Year: 1953
Tracks: 3
Nana (Berceuse) (No.4, Seven Popular Spanish Songs)
Year: 1952
Tracks: 1
Garden Scene (from Much Ado About Nothing, Op.11)
Year: 1952
Tracks: 1
Caprice, No.13 in B flat major, Op.1, No.13 (1952)
Year: 1952
Tracks: 1
Caprice No.20 in D major
Year: 1952
Tracks: 1
Oriental Sketch, Op.2, No.2
Year: 1950
Tracks: 1
March (from The Love for Three Oranges)
Year: 1950
Tracks: 1
Daisies, Op.38, No.3
Year: 1950
Tracks: 1
Nicole Richie - The Things They Say 8529
"Forget about 40 years in showbusiness. Just surviving 27 years of NICOLE RICHIE is enough. I stand here as a survivor." LIONEL RICHIE on his daughter's troublesome childhood.
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