Feb 05
They’re in … a new class of inductees was announced by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Wednesday morning.
Performers inducted are: rap/rock pioneers the Beastie Boys, pop troubadour Donovan, hard rockers Guns N’ Roses, poetic singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, L.A. funk-rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers and British pop icons the Small Faces/the Faces.
The Guns N’ Roses induction sets up the drama: Speculation is rife about how abustible reunion of guitarist Slash and frontman Axl Rose would lead to a full reunion tour.
Inducted as an “early influence” is R&B/bluesman Freddie King (“Hideaway”); the Ahmet Ertegun (nonperformer) Award goes to song publishing mogul/TV producer Don Kirshner; and the Award for Musical Excellence was awarded to New Orleans recording engineer/studio owner Cosimo Matassa, recording engineer/producer Tom Dowd and recording engineer/producer Glyn Johns.
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Jan 24
Still very much an irrepressible life-force at 70, Chucho Valdés, the renowned Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader, is on a winter tour of the United States that sets down for high-energy maneuvers Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 and 28, at the cabaret series at the University of Connecticut’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.
Valdés is trekking coast-to-coast with his fiery ensemble, The Afro-Cuban Messengers, promoting his eighth Grammy Award winning album, “Chucho’s Steps.”
The latest product of Valdés’ expansive, ecumenical musical mind — an intellect honed in the demanding proving grounds of Cuba’srigorous conservatories and celebratory clubs — the new disc is a vibrant blend of hard-swinging American jazz and complex, compelling Afro-Cuban rhythms. And, a
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Jan 23
A third of high school-age children do not eat the daily requirement of fruits and vegetables, and more than a fourth don’t always have a daily serving of fruit, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Although the study highlighted a need for healthier school lunches, local school officials said they can only do so much.
“We are required to provide two or more servings of fruits, vegetables or a combination of those at each meal,” said Joann Knox, director of child nutrition operations for the Abilene Independent School District. “But just because we provide them doesn’t mean we can make the students eat them.”
AISD serves about 13,000 lunches every day of the school week, feeding about 75 percent of the student population.
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Jan 22
Petra Ecclestone was spotted doing some shopping in Beverly Hills, California. She dropped by Barneys to pick up some things. I wonder if she dropped by Paige as well? She wore a pair of Rag & Bone Skinny Leather Pants in Navy for the shopping trip. I dont know much about Petra besides being heir to Formula One Racing and buying the Spelling Mansion. Because you knoweveryone needs multiple rooms for just gift wrapping.
I like that Rag & Bone is one of the brands that didnt let denim dominate the color market. I think the color of these is great and they fit Petra amazing.
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Jan 17
‘X Factor’ winner: Melanie Amaro captures title in Simon Cowell’s import of British talent competition 
‘The X Factor’ winner Melanie Amaro with Simon Cowell.
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Melanie Amaro, who was briefly sent packing from the reality competition show earlier in the season only to be later reinstated, went home with a $5 million recording contract and a starring role in a Pepsi commercial.
“Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh
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