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What do You Think of Lady Gaga?
Lady Gaga has been around for some time now.
Before she started singing, she wrote songs for people like Akon, Britney Spears and The Pussycat Dolls.
Akon was the one to suggest to Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, that she should take a mic and start singing!
Two of her most popular songs, which I personally find way cool, are Let's Dance and Poker Face!
Lady Gaga grew up in the late 80's, listening to music by David Bowie, Queen, Michael Jackson and Cyndie Lauper.
Her sense of style is unique, quirky and loud!
What do you think of Lady Gaga? Do you like her music? Do you think she's eccentric in the way she dresses?
http://www.waleg.com/celebrities/archives/016633.html
Jackson fan, 5, close to tears as idol postpones gig
A HEARTBROKEN five-year-old was left close to tears on hearing Michael Jackson had postponed the gig at which the youngster was going to see his hero live.
Bobby Robertson was set to travel with his family to London’s O2 arena to visit the self styled King of Pop on July 12 for the third date of the This Is It tour – Jackson’s first tour in 12 years.
The youngster’s parents had cancelled plans to holiday in Spain so they could take him to see the singer in the flesh.
The couple told him the show, one of four changed, had been moved to March next year because Michael is “poorly”. Rumours Jackson has skin cancer have been denied.
The Coryton Primary pupil, whose favourite song is Beat It, said: “I’m sad because Michael Jackson is not feeling very well. I wanted to see him because he has got a good singing voice. And I like his dances.
“I can do some of them, all of them nearly. I’m pretty good. I hope we’ll see him next year.
“I was looking forward to it and I wanted to see him in July. I am sad that I am going to have to wait until next year.
“I asked my dad how many sleeps there will be until then. He said there will be lots.”
Bobby and his brother Cameron, who attends Whitchurch High School, appeared on Red Dragon FM yesterday to tell listeners how upset they were.
Cameron, 15, has been a fan since he was six.
He said: “I’m just gutted because it would have been my first concert and I really wanted to see him.
“I don’t want to have to wait until next year, Michael’s awesome.”
Bobby’s dad Daniel – also a huge ***** fan – was over the moon after snapping up four tickets for himself, his wife Ceri and the kids, even though they set him back £340.
He also forked out £20 to have T-shirts made especially for the shows and £5 in texts to qualify to buy tickets.
The 29-year-old British Gas worker, who lives with his family in Mynachdy, Cardiff, said: “Our concert has been moved to March 3, 2010.
“But that is the best part of a year away. At the moment there is not a lot we can do.
“So we have got to wait the best part of a year even with all the scepticism about his health and whether we will actually be able to see him.
“They have said we’ll have the same tickets but will the concert even be going on?”
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2009/05/22/jackson-fan-5-close-to-tears-as-idol-postpones-gig-91466-23685891/
British musician/comedian brings show to Ramada
Elton John. Billy Joel. Ray Charles. Jerry Lee Lewis. Tom Jones. Willie Nelson. Michael Jackson. Neil Diamond. Mick Jagger. Barry Manilow. Jimmy Keys imitates them all.
But the British piano player and singer does have a favorite.
“I like doing Joe Cocker because he’s so funny,” Keys said during a phone interview from Southampton, Bermuda.
It’s all there. The facial grimaces. The odd arm and hand movements. The voice.
“I tend to stick to the classic people, especially because I do a lot of my shows in Florida where there’s an older crowd; they want to see people they know, so it’s hard to put in anybody modern,” Keys said. “Although there’s not the characters like there used to be, it seems to me. A lot of the classic guys are such characters, they’re fun to do.”
The comedian even did one imitation right in front of the superstar — and made him laugh.
More http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/05/22/british-musiciancomedian-brings-show-to-ramada/
Smokey Robinson Honoured. Motown Icon Given award
Smokey Robinson, one of the pivotal influences behind the success of the Motown label, is to be award in a Los Angeles ceremony next month.
Born and raised in Detroit, William Robinson was given the name 'Smokey' by an uncle who noted the young star's fixation with cowboy movies. Musical from an early age, Robinson soon fell into the orbit of Berry Gordy.
Gordy founded Tamla Records in 1959, which was later to evolve into Motown. One of the most successful records of all time, it truly deserved the boast it placed on its record - 'The Sound Of Young America'.
Smokey Robinson was the lead singer with The Miracles. A hugely talented vocalist and songwriter he crafted some of the 60s most defining hits, beginning with 1960's 'Shop Around'. The singer endured his share of heartbreak, with his wife's miscarriage providing the spur for 'Tracks Of My Tears' - perhaps his move moving work.
Robinson also wrote songs for other Motown artists, helping craft the label's distinctive sound. Through its close knit family atmosphere stars were able to learn from each other, producing a roll call of stunning talent that begins with Martha Reeves and ends with Michael Jackson.
Turning solo the singer remained on Motown. Robinson was made vice-president of the label in 1961 and only relinquished this position in 1988.
Still regularly recording and touring, Smokey Robinson is one of the finest recording artists alive today. Bob Dylan provided Robinson's most esteemed piece of acclaim, naming the songwriter as the finest poet in America.
Smokey Robinson willhonoured with the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award at a ceremony in Los Angeles next month.
"Smokey is one of the most gifted and influential artists of our time," ASCAP President Paul Williams said in a statement.
"His superb accomplishments as a songwriter and performer, a founding member of the Miracles and his association with Motown Records have helped write a significant and enduring chapter in American musical history."
Smokey Robinson will be presented by the award as part of the annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 26th.
Part inductees include P Diddy, Mary J Blige and Timbaland.
http://www.clashmusic.com/news/smokey-robinson-honoured
Daniel Merriweather Hoping To See Michael Jackson Live
Daniel Merriweather is hoping to catch Michael Jackson live on his London O2 Arena residency.
Jackson has sold-out a 50 date stretch at the venue, which will begin in July.
Merriweather tells the Daily Star he's a big fan of the King of Pop, as he explains:
"I really hope I can get tickets to Michael Jackson's comeback this summer."
"I used to moonwalk in my bedroom as a kid." The 'Red' singer revealed. "I can even do it sideways!"
"He's got a lot of shows to do so I reckon he'll be at his best during the first five nights. I kind of hope he brings a jetpack and flies off the stage."
http://angryape.com/news/daniel-merriweather-hoping-to-see-michael-jackson-live
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Lady Gaga has been around for some time now.
Before she started singing, she wrote songs for people like Akon, Britney Spears and The Pussycat Dolls.
Akon was the one to suggest to Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, that she should take a mic and start singing!
Two of her most popular songs, which I personally find way cool, are Let's Dance and Poker Face!
Lady Gaga grew up in the late 80's, listening to music by David Bowie, Queen, Michael Jackson and Cyndie Lauper.
Her sense of style is unique, quirky and loud!
What do you think of Lady Gaga? Do you like her music? Do you think she's eccentric in the way she dresses?
http://www.waleg.com/celebrities/archives/016633.html
Jackson fan, 5, close to tears as idol postpones gig
A HEARTBROKEN five-year-old was left close to tears on hearing Michael Jackson had postponed the gig at which the youngster was going to see his hero live.
Bobby Robertson was set to travel with his family to London’s O2 arena to visit the self styled King of Pop on July 12 for the third date of the This Is It tour – Jackson’s first tour in 12 years.
The youngster’s parents had cancelled plans to holiday in Spain so they could take him to see the singer in the flesh.
The couple told him the show, one of four changed, had been moved to March next year because Michael is “poorly”. Rumours Jackson has skin cancer have been denied.
The Coryton Primary pupil, whose favourite song is Beat It, said: “I’m sad because Michael Jackson is not feeling very well. I wanted to see him because he has got a good singing voice. And I like his dances.
“I can do some of them, all of them nearly. I’m pretty good. I hope we’ll see him next year.
“I was looking forward to it and I wanted to see him in July. I am sad that I am going to have to wait until next year.
“I asked my dad how many sleeps there will be until then. He said there will be lots.”
Bobby and his brother Cameron, who attends Whitchurch High School, appeared on Red Dragon FM yesterday to tell listeners how upset they were.
Cameron, 15, has been a fan since he was six.
He said: “I’m just gutted because it would have been my first concert and I really wanted to see him.
“I don’t want to have to wait until next year, Michael’s awesome.”
Bobby’s dad Daniel – also a huge ***** fan – was over the moon after snapping up four tickets for himself, his wife Ceri and the kids, even though they set him back £340.
He also forked out £20 to have T-shirts made especially for the shows and £5 in texts to qualify to buy tickets.
The 29-year-old British Gas worker, who lives with his family in Mynachdy, Cardiff, said: “Our concert has been moved to March 3, 2010.
“But that is the best part of a year away. At the moment there is not a lot we can do.
“So we have got to wait the best part of a year even with all the scepticism about his health and whether we will actually be able to see him.
“They have said we’ll have the same tickets but will the concert even be going on?”
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2009/05/22/jackson-fan-5-close-to-tears-as-idol-postpones-gig-91466-23685891/
British musician/comedian brings show to Ramada
Elton John. Billy Joel. Ray Charles. Jerry Lee Lewis. Tom Jones. Willie Nelson. Michael Jackson. Neil Diamond. Mick Jagger. Barry Manilow. Jimmy Keys imitates them all.
But the British piano player and singer does have a favorite.
“I like doing Joe Cocker because he’s so funny,” Keys said during a phone interview from Southampton, Bermuda.
It’s all there. The facial grimaces. The odd arm and hand movements. The voice.
“I tend to stick to the classic people, especially because I do a lot of my shows in Florida where there’s an older crowd; they want to see people they know, so it’s hard to put in anybody modern,” Keys said. “Although there’s not the characters like there used to be, it seems to me. A lot of the classic guys are such characters, they’re fun to do.”
The comedian even did one imitation right in front of the superstar — and made him laugh.
More http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/05/22/british-musiciancomedian-brings-show-to-ramada/
Smokey Robinson Honoured. Motown Icon Given award
Smokey Robinson, one of the pivotal influences behind the success of the Motown label, is to be award in a Los Angeles ceremony next month.
Born and raised in Detroit, William Robinson was given the name 'Smokey' by an uncle who noted the young star's fixation with cowboy movies. Musical from an early age, Robinson soon fell into the orbit of Berry Gordy.
Gordy founded Tamla Records in 1959, which was later to evolve into Motown. One of the most successful records of all time, it truly deserved the boast it placed on its record - 'The Sound Of Young America'.
Smokey Robinson was the lead singer with The Miracles. A hugely talented vocalist and songwriter he crafted some of the 60s most defining hits, beginning with 1960's 'Shop Around'. The singer endured his share of heartbreak, with his wife's miscarriage providing the spur for 'Tracks Of My Tears' - perhaps his move moving work.
Robinson also wrote songs for other Motown artists, helping craft the label's distinctive sound. Through its close knit family atmosphere stars were able to learn from each other, producing a roll call of stunning talent that begins with Martha Reeves and ends with Michael Jackson.
Turning solo the singer remained on Motown. Robinson was made vice-president of the label in 1961 and only relinquished this position in 1988.
Still regularly recording and touring, Smokey Robinson is one of the finest recording artists alive today. Bob Dylan provided Robinson's most esteemed piece of acclaim, naming the songwriter as the finest poet in America.
Smokey Robinson willhonoured with the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award at a ceremony in Los Angeles next month.
"Smokey is one of the most gifted and influential artists of our time," ASCAP President Paul Williams said in a statement.
"His superb accomplishments as a songwriter and performer, a founding member of the Miracles and his association with Motown Records have helped write a significant and enduring chapter in American musical history."
Smokey Robinson will be presented by the award as part of the annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 26th.
Part inductees include P Diddy, Mary J Blige and Timbaland.
http://www.clashmusic.com/news/smokey-robinson-honoured
Daniel Merriweather Hoping To See Michael Jackson Live
Daniel Merriweather is hoping to catch Michael Jackson live on his London O2 Arena residency.
Jackson has sold-out a 50 date stretch at the venue, which will begin in July.
Merriweather tells the Daily Star he's a big fan of the King of Pop, as he explains:
"I really hope I can get tickets to Michael Jackson's comeback this summer."
"I used to moonwalk in my bedroom as a kid." The 'Red' singer revealed. "I can even do it sideways!"
"He's got a lot of shows to do so I reckon he'll be at his best during the first five nights. I kind of hope he brings a jetpack and flies off the stage."
http://angryape.com/news/daniel-merriweather-hoping-to-see-michael-jackson-live
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Michael Jackson History
Michael Jackson History
1992 - Michael Jackson financed the funeral of a 9-year-old boy that had been killed in a drive-by shooting.
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