Posted in Celebrity, Music on Apr 10th, 2008 No Comments »
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Raine Maida, best known for his gig fronting iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, has branched off on his own and created the record he was always meant to make. The Hunter’s Lullaby, set to hit on August 26th (Kingnoise Records) is a collection of 10 commanding songs that are poignant and lyrical, delivered in a style reminiscent of the 60’s beat poets with hip hop influenced beats of today. A courageous album by an artist who is reveling in the freedom of creative and commercial independence.
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Posted in Celebrity on Apr 9th, 2008 2 Comments »
Alan Alda
Sandi Bedrosian, local jazz singer, sent this photo of Alda’s visit to Serene. He’s surrounded here by his family, wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. His daughter lives locally in North Andover, Mass.
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Posted in Celebrity on Apr 8th, 2008 1 Comment »
An interesting tidbit from a press release I received today:
JibJab, the online entertainment studio that shattered viral video records with its political parody “This Land” is now offering users the chance to put themselves and their friends into hip-hop megastar Snoop Dogg’s latest video, “Sensual Seduction”.
With JibJab’s ‘Starring You!™’ technology, users can upload their photos, cut out their heads and cast themselves and friends in the Snoop Dogg video. The incredibly fun, unique experience can … continued »
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I have a friend who calls cooking shows “food porn” and I have to say — she’s totally right.
I’ve watched people make amazing dishes on these TV shows. I think the point is to get you to make it yourself at home.
I think I’ll stick to toast — and perhaps my specialty — burnt scrambled eggs.
I used to think I was alone in my lack of culinary skill –then I saw professional chefs make Gordon … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity on Mar 19th, 2008 No Comments »
FRIARS CLUB TO ROAST “TODAY” SHOW CO-ANCHOR MATT LAUER
Close Friend, Colleague, and “Today” Show Co-Anchor Al Roker, to be Roastmaster
NEW YORK, NY– NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Matt Lauer will sit for his turn at the roasting pit on Friday, October 24, 2008 when the Friars Club hosts its annual, star-studded Celebrity Roast Luncheon at the New York Hilton Hotel. The event will be hosted by “Today” show weather and features anchor Al Roker, who accepted the title of Roastmaster. Lauer will have to sit quietly as he suffers the best zingers and wittiest one-liners from some of the funniest entertainers in show business. Although as fair warning to the roasters, he does admit, “I plan to give as good as I get!”
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Posted in Celebrity on Mar 18th, 2008 1 Comment »
Courtney left this message and I felt it deserved more attention:
Ani Difranco was always my favorite too, until I ran into her in the French Quarter in New Orleans this past weekend.
Yes, she was (gasp) rude and unappreciative. Her show is just that, a show to make money. In reality, she is totally unreceiving and unappreciative of a genuine fan’s gratitude and support.
I’m sorry to say it, but I am done supporting her fake image. … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity, Music on Mar 7th, 2008 3 Comments »
This just in from my colleague Emily, who recently saw the Rocket Man in Manchester, N.H.:
Last night, Elton John was a man on a mission to give his fans their money’s worth. He systematically knocked off hit after hit, playing — by my count — 25 songs and two encores. The two and a half hour, marathon show feature little chitchatting and surprisingly little flare from a man who is … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity on Mar 1st, 2008 2 Comments »
Rumor has it, Andover’s favorite son, “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno, will be coming back to the Merrimack Valley to speak at Middlesex Community College’s Celebrity Forum in June.
Past speakers have included Oscar winner Geena Davis, Walter Cronkite, and Rudy Guiliani.
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Posted in Celebrity, Music on Feb 12th, 2008 11 Comments »
Check out tomorrow’s paper (Tuesday, Feb. 12) for my story about a Haverhill teen trying to bring rocker/director Rob Zombie back to his alma mater as a graduation speaker.
What do you think? Would Rob Zombie be a good graduation speaker?
Let me know.
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Posted in Celebrity on Feb 6th, 2008 2 Comments »
Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs. That’s the findings of the New York City medical examiner, according to the Associated Press.
The cause of death was “acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine,” spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said in a statement.
The medical examiner’s office only provided generic names, so it is unknown whether he took generic or brand-name drugs. … continued »
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