http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/-t1.htm A little of everything from the Music world. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:20:21 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-s-musical-legacy-celebrated-at-bet-awards-t18882.htm Outspoken Jackson's musical legacy celebrated at BET Awards The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The BET Awards became the Michael Jackson TV celebration Sunday, with joyous tributes to the King of Pop from a New Edition-Jackson 5 medley to host Jamie Foxx's tender monologue delivered in that classic red leather zipper jacket and white glove. Joe Jackson, the singer's father, was on hand to represent the grief-stricken family. "I just wish he could be here to celebrate himself," he ... Music Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:20:21 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-s-musical-legacy-celebrated-at-bet-awards-t18882.htm#22200 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-s-musical-legacy-celebrated-at-bet-awards-t18882.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/lawyer-jackson-was-found-with-pulse-t18881.htm Outspoken Lawyer: Jackson was found with pulse An attorney for the singer's physician also denies that the doctor gave Jackson drugs that contributed to his death. By ANTHONY McCARTNEY The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday. Edward Chernoff also said Dr. Conrad Murray never prescribed or gave Jackson the drugs Demerol ... Music Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:17:15 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/lawyer-jackson-was-found-with-pulse-t18881.htm#22199 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/lawyer-jackson-was-found-with-pulse-t18881.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-leaves-fans-feeling-conflicted-t18869.htm Outspoken Jackson leaves fans feeling conflicted The groundbreaking pop music megastar loved by millions disappeared many years ago. By TIMOTHY FINN McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Kan. — As Los Angeles police investigated the circumstances of Michael Jackson's death, millions of fans all over the world have been mourning. Jackson was 50 when he died, and he may have seemed immortal, but he has looked anything but for a long time. His death is a shock, but it is beyond shocking. ... Music Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:51:54 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-leaves-fans-feeling-conflicted-t18869.htm#22185 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-leaves-fans-feeling-conflicted-t18869.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-doctor-drug-use-at-issue-t18868.htm Outspoken Jackson doctor, drug use at issue With the cause of death unknown, family members have called for a second, private autopsy. By GILLIAN FLACCUS The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Elvis had one. So did Anna Nicole Smith and Marilyn Monroe. They are the doctors who cater to celebrities, dispensing powerful painkillers and sedatives to some of Hollywood's best-known entertainers. Now, as police investigate Michael Jackson's unexpected death, questions arise about the King of Pop's ... Music Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:49:32 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-doctor-drug-use-at-issue-t18868.htm#22184 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jackson-doctor-drug-use-at-issue-t18868.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/despair-need-for-love-haunted-singer-t18853.htm Outspoken Despair, need for love haunted singer Rejected as a teen, the ex-child star vowed to do whatever it took to make people 'love me again.' By ROBERT HILBURN Special to the Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — I'll always regret that the last conversation I had with Michael Jackson ended with him angrily hanging up the phone – at least I've long thought of Michael's mood that day more than a decade ago as angry. I now realize the more accurate description would be "wounded." Michael ... Music Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:40:48 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/despair-need-for-love-haunted-singer-t18853.htm#22167 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/despair-need-for-love-haunted-singer-t18853.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/details-of-jackson-s-final-days-emerge-t18851.htm Outspoken Details of Jackson's final days emerge He was under the care of a cardiologist, getting in condition and taking prescription medication. By JOHN ROGERS The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The final act of Michael Jackson's life came into clearer focus Friday, a picture of a fallen superstar working out with TV's "Incredible Hulk" and under the care of his own private cardiologist as he tried to get his 50-year-old body in shape for a grueling bid to reclaim his glory. While ... Music Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:35:07 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/details-of-jackson-s-final-days-emerge-t18851.htm#22165 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/details-of-jackson-s-final-days-emerge-t18851.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/police-seek-evidence-at-jackson-s-home-t18840.htm Outspoken Police seek evidence at Jackson's home As officials release a 911 call made from his rented home, stores and Internet sites are inundated with orders for the pop star's music. The Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Police investigating Michael Jackson's death looked into his medical treatment today, seeking to interview one of the pop king's doctors and seizing a car that they said may contain drugs or other evidence. As medical examiners began an autopsy on Jackson, police towed a ... Music Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:46:24 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/police-seek-evidence-at-jackson-s-home-t18840.htm#22152 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/police-seek-evidence-at-jackson-s-home-t18840.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/ap-source-michael-jackson-dies-in-la-hospital-t18833.htm Outspoken AP Source: Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY and DERRIK J. LANG Associated Press Writers LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson, the moonwalking former child star who became known the world over as the "King of Pop" before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. The person said Jackson died in a Los Angeles hospital. The person was not authorized ... Music Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:10:31 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/ap-source-michael-jackson-dies-in-la-hospital-t18833.htm#22144 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/ap-source-michael-jackson-dies-in-la-hospital-t18833.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/susan-boyle-superstar-t18200.htm Outspoken Susan Boyle, Superstar by Paul Cashmere undercover.com Did you see Simon Cowell`s face when Susan Boyle sang on Britain`s Got Talent over the weekend? He was stunned, and so was the audience. Susan Boyle looks nothing like a star. The 47-year old unemployed who admits to having never been kissed performed ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from Les Miserables on the show. She said she lives at home with her cat named Pebbles and has never been married. I’ve never been married, never been ... Music Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:12:26 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/susan-boyle-superstar-t18200.htm#21414 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/susan-boyle-superstar-t18200.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/do-you-recall-what-was-revealed-the-day-buddy-holly-died-t17155.htm Outspoken 'Do you recall what was revealed' the day Buddy Holly died? Fifty years after his death, the music of the rock icon still resonates with his fans. By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Fifty years later, it's known as "the day the music died." But Peter Bachelder remembers Feb. 3, 1959, as the day a talented musician, whom he had seen less than a year earlier in Lewiston, died in a plane crash. "When I saw him, he was riding the crest of three ... Music Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:10:02 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/do-you-recall-what-was-revealed-the-day-buddy-holly-died-t17155.htm#20207 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/do-you-recall-what-was-revealed-the-day-buddy-holly-died-t17155.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/coroner-abdul-fan-s-death-was-suicide-by-overdose-t16819.htm Outspoken Coroner: Abdul fan's death was suicide by overdose Morning Sentinel LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A coroner in Los Angeles has found that an "American Idol" hopeful found dead outside Paula Abdul's home committed suicide with prescription drugs. Assistant Chief of Coroner Ed Winter says Paula Goodspeed died in November after of a prescription drug overdose. The report didn't specify which drugs. Officials had suspected suicide, but the coroner's office had been waiting on toxicology ... Music Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:04:40 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/coroner-abdul-fan-s-death-was-suicide-by-overdose-t16819.htm#19832 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/coroner-abdul-fan-s-death-was-suicide-by-overdose-t16819.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/boy-george-guilty-of-imprisoning-escort-t15644.htm Outspoken Boy George guilty of imprisoning escort CNN News LONDON, England -- Former Culture Club singer Boy George has been convicted of falsely imprisoning a male escort. The judge told Boy George he faced jail. Norwegian Audun Carlsen, 29, said the frontman with the 1980s band beat him with a metal chain as he tried to flee his London flat after a naked photo shoot. A jury at a London court found on Friday that the case was proven against the 46-year-old musician -- tried under ... Music Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:52:16 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/boy-george-guilty-of-imprisoning-escort-t15644.htm#18470 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/boy-george-guilty-of-imprisoning-escort-t15644.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/sound-idea-t14975.htm Outspoken Sound Idea Don’t abandon your old vinyl. Technology has made it easier and cheaper than ever to move your favorite tunes to thoroughly modern computers, CDs and iPods. By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Just take those old records off the shelf. ... Besides being the first line of Bob Seger's song "Old Time Rock & Roll," that sentence might be a rallying cry for people to finally do something with their crates full of vinyl LP record albums. One ... Music Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:54:42 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/sound-idea-t14975.htm#17719 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/sound-idea-t14975.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/madonna-orchestrates-a-britney-justin-reunion-t14665.htm Outspoken Madonna Orchestrates a Britney-Justin Reunion By Natalie Finn (E! Online) – If there's one thing we can count on from Madonna, it's the making of a little music history now and again. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake will be performing alongside the Material Girl Thursday when her Sticky & Sweet tour touches down at Dodger Stadium, E! News' Ryan Seacrest has learned. "They are going to be onstage performing with Madonna," Seacrest said on KIIS-FM host DJ BoyToy ... Music Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:53:10 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/madonna-orchestrates-a-britney-justin-reunion-t14665.htm#17351 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/madonna-orchestrates-a-britney-justin-reunion-t14665.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/triple-tragedy-leaves-hudson-career-at-crossroads-t14327.htm Outspoken Triple tragedy leaves Hudson career at crossroads By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK – Just a month ago, a bubbly Jennifer Hudson — who had been striking gold with just about everything she touched — was running down the list of all the projects that she expected would soon dominate her life. Already an Oscar-winning actress, the 27-year-old was about to release her first album, which would become an instant best-seller, and a new movie, "The Secret Life of Bees." ... Music Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:52:58 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/triple-tragedy-leaves-hudson-career-at-crossroads-t14327.htm#16959 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/triple-tragedy-leaves-hudson-career-at-crossroads-t14327.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/four-tops-frontman-levi-stubbs-dead-at-72-t13959.htm Outspoken Four Tops frontman Levi Stubbs dead at 72 By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press Writer DETROIT – Four Tops frontman Levi Stubbs, whose dynamic and emotive voice drove such Motown classics as "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" and "Baby I Need Your Loving," died Friday at 72. He had been ill recently and died in his sleep at the Detroit house he shared with his wife, said Dana Meah, the wife of a grandson. The Wayne County medical examiner's office also confirmed the ... Music Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:02:10 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/four-tops-frontman-levi-stubbs-dead-at-72-t13959.htm#16549 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/four-tops-frontman-levi-stubbs-dead-at-72-t13959.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/janet-jackson-resumes-tour-after-bout-of-vertigo-t13904.htm Outspoken Janet Jackson resumes tour after bout of vertigo By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - Janet Jackson took the stage to exploding fireworks, clouds of smoke and the sounds of some early hits Wednesday in her first concert since she was sidelined for two weeks by a bout of vertigo. Sporting a huge mohawk and light-colored body suit, the Grammy-winning performer opened with "Pleasure Principle," followed by "What Have You Done for Me Lately" from ... Music Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:48:23 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/janet-jackson-resumes-tour-after-bout-of-vertigo-t13904.htm#16484 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/janet-jackson-resumes-tour-after-bout-of-vertigo-t13904.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/natalie-cole-on-bed-rest-after-hepatitis-c-bout-t13495.htm Outspoken Natalie Cole on bed rest after Hepatitis C bout Reuters News Service LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Natalie Cole is resting in bed at her Los Angeles home after being hospitalized in New York last month because of a setback in her battle with Hepatitis C, her spokeswoman said on Thursday. The Grammy-award winning singer, 58, canceled her October tour dates and all other appearances after spending about a week in the hospital in September. But spokeswoman Maureen O'Connor said ... Music Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:48:29 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/natalie-cole-on-bed-rest-after-hepatitis-c-bout-t13495.htm#16027 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/natalie-cole-on-bed-rest-after-hepatitis-c-bout-t13495.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/kingston-trio-s-nick-reynolds-75-dies-in-sd-t13494.htm Outspoken Kingston Trio's Nick Reynolds, 75, dies in SD The Associated Press SAN DIEGO - Nick Reynolds, a founding member of the Kingston Trio who jump-started the revival folk scene of the late 1950s and paved the way for artists such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, has died. He was 75. Reynolds had been hospitalized with acute respiratory disease and other illnesses, and died Wednesday in San Diego after his family took him off life support, said son Joshua Reynolds. "Dad was so happy ... Music Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:45:28 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/kingston-trio-s-nick-reynolds-75-dies-in-sd-t13494.htm#16026 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/kingston-trio-s-nick-reynolds-75-dies-in-sd-t13494.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/publicist-says-janet-jackson-is-hospitalized-t13410.htm Outspoken Publicist says Janet Jackson is hospitalized The Associated Press NEW YORK - A representative for Janet Jackson says the singer has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly before a concert. According to statement released by W&W Public Relations, the singer canceled her concert in Montreal on Monday after she "got suddenly ill" during her sound check and had to be rushed to the hospital just before show time. The statement says Jackson is being monitored ... Music Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:05:42 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/publicist-says-janet-jackson-is-hospitalized-t13410.htm#15932 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/publicist-says-janet-jackson-is-hospitalized-t13410.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/chrissie-hynde-and-the-pretenders-t13327.htm Outspoken IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND YOU'RE JUST GETTING IN YOU KNOCK ON THE FRONT DOOR AND A VOICE SWEET AND LOW SAYS "WHO IS IT?" SHE OPENS UP THE DOOR AND LETS YOU IN NEVER ONCE ASKS WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN SHE SAYS "ARE YOU HUNGRY? DID YOU EAT YET? LET ME HANG UP YOUR COAT PASS ME YOUR HAT" ALL THE TIME SHE'S ... Music Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:10:36 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/chrissie-hynde-and-the-pretenders-t13327.htm#15840 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/chrissie-hynde-and-the-pretenders-t13327.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/david-bowie-and-annie-lennox-freddie-mercury-tribute-t13326.htm Outspoken One of the voices is the original on the song and with Queen backing. The other is a fantastic substitute. No one can be what Freddie was, but some can give a fabulous rendition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNG2z4wWkhA&feature=related Still, nothing beats the original : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BK0r6XIwSE&feature=related Music Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:52:10 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/david-bowie-and-annie-lennox-freddie-mercury-tribute-t13326.htm#15839 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/david-bowie-and-annie-lennox-freddie-mercury-tribute-t13326.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/new-mozart-piece-of-music-found-in-french-library-t13051.htm Outspoken New Mozart piece of music found in French library By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press Writer PARIS - A French museum has found a previously unknown piece of music handwritten by Mozart, a researcher said Thursday. The 18th century melody sketch is missing the harmony and instrumentation but was described as an important find. Ulrich Leisinger, head of research at the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg, Austria, said there is no doubt that the single sheet was written ... Music Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:49:16 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/new-mozart-piece-of-music-found-in-french-library-t13051.htm#15536 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/new-mozart-piece-of-music-found-in-french-library-t13051.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jacksons-reunite-at-bmi-urban-awards-t12557.htm Outspoken Jacksons reunite at BMI Urban Awards By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES - The Jacksons were crowned icons at the BMI Urban Awards, but the King of Pop was an absentee. Janet Jackson presented her music-making brothers — Michael, Tito, Jackie, Marlon, Jermaine and Randy — with the lifetime achievement BMI Icon award following a musical tribute at the award show celebrating R&B and hip-hop's top hitmakers. While Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Randy reunited Thursday ... Music Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:06:56 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jacksons-reunite-at-bmi-urban-awards-t12557.htm#14975 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/jacksons-reunite-at-bmi-urban-awards-t12557.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/this-is-the-end-for-doors-legal-case-t12197.htm Outspoken This is the end for 'Doors' legal case AFP News Service LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Two of the surviving members of 1960s supergroup "The Doors" have lost a legal battle in California to be allowed to tour under the group's name, court records showed Friday. The California Supreme Court denied a petition by lawyers for keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger to review a 2005 decision by a lower court that barred them from using the word "Doors" in the title ... Music Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:31:44 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/this-is-the-end-for-doors-legal-case-t12197.htm#14557 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/music-f19/this-is-the-end-for-doors-legal-case-t12197.htm