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Prince's music sales, streams skyrocketed since his death
- April 22, 2017
The estate's lawsuit said Boxill signed a 2004 confidentiality agreement that the recordings would remain Prince's sole property. In addition to Light's comments, Billboard reports that Prince sold more albums in 2016 than any other artist. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
The estate's lawsuit said Boxill signed a 2004 confidentiality agreement that the recordings would remain Prince's sole property. In addition to Light's comments, Billboard reports that Prince sold more albums in 2016 than any other artist. (more...)
Prince's 1980s Band 'The Revolution' to Go on Memorial Tour
- April 22, 2017
FILE - In this April 22, 2016 file photo, a woman places flowers at a memorial at First Avenue in Minneapolis where pop super star Prince often performed. Fans are also encouraged to wear purple on April 21 and share pictures via social media using#PaisleyPark and #Celebration2017. "This will be an overall piece about how Prince affected this small, Minnesota town by filming " Purple Rain " here", Mazan said. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
FILE - In this April 22, 2016 file photo, a woman places flowers at a memorial at First Avenue in Minneapolis where pop super star Prince often performed. Fans are also encouraged to wear purple on April 21 and share pictures via social media using#PaisleyPark and #Celebration2017. "This will be an overall piece about how Prince affected this small, Minnesota town by filming " Purple Rain " here", Mazan said. (more...)
Crystal Palace not looking to sign John Terry, says manager Sam Allardyce
- April 22, 2017
The 26-year-old will play his first game at the home of Liverpool since leaving the club for Palace last summer. With five victories in their last seven games, Palace have climbed up to 15th in the league and are seven points clear of the drop zone. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
The 26-year-old will play his first game at the home of Liverpool since leaving the club for Palace last summer. With five victories in their last seven games, Palace have climbed up to 15th in the league and are seven points clear of the drop zone. (more...)
Rock Hall of Fame Adds Pearl Jam, ELO, Journey & More
- April 22, 2017
Friday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also inducted ELO , Joan Baez, Journey , Tupac Shakur and Yes. Eddie Vedder and the rest of Pearl Jam have performed on Letterman's "Late Night" many times. After Letterman , the band's current lineup of Eddie Vedder , Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Matt Cameron, plus founding drummer Dave Krusen , all took the stage to deliver acceptance speeches . (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Friday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also inducted ELO , Joan Baez, Journey , Tupac Shakur and Yes. Eddie Vedder and the rest of Pearl Jam have performed on Letterman's "Late Night" many times. After Letterman , the band's current lineup of Eddie Vedder , Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Matt Cameron, plus founding drummer Dave Krusen , all took the stage to deliver acceptance speeches . (more...)
NY enacts free middle class college tuition
- April 22, 2017
The Excelsior Scholarship will be open to even more people over the next two years, with $125,000 being the threshold in 2019. No age limit has been mentioned to obtain the scholarship, but the students need to enroll full-time with an average of minimum 30 credits per year. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
The Excelsior Scholarship will be open to even more people over the next two years, with $125,000 being the threshold in 2019. No age limit has been mentioned to obtain the scholarship, but the students need to enroll full-time with an average of minimum 30 credits per year. (more...)
Bill O'Reilly Loses Job At Fox News Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
- April 22, 2017
For two decades O'Reilly has ruled the "no spin zone" with cable news' most popular show, and his ratings had never been higher. By April 2017, O'Reilly and Fox had paid out more than $13 million to five of these women, who claimed they were victims of lewd comments, verbal abuse or unwanted sexual advances. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
For two decades O'Reilly has ruled the "no spin zone" with cable news' most popular show, and his ratings had never been higher. By April 2017, O'Reilly and Fox had paid out more than $13 million to five of these women, who claimed they were victims of lewd comments, verbal abuse or unwanted sexual advances. (more...)
Bill O'Reilly Accuser Who Was Reportedly Called "Hot Chocolate" Speaks Out
- April 22, 2017
Colbert, of course, made it a point to acknowledge O'Reilly's contribution to his show, which has a almost decade-long history. So no formal sending to Rupert until after the call. For further insight into O'Reilly's future, Colbert looked to his 1998 novel, Those Who Trespass , which tells the story of a TV news host who begins stalking and killing his colleagues after he's fired. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Colbert, of course, made it a point to acknowledge O'Reilly's contribution to his show, which has a almost decade-long history. So no formal sending to Rupert until after the call. For further insight into O'Reilly's future, Colbert looked to his 1998 novel, Those Who Trespass , which tells the story of a TV news host who begins stalking and killing his colleagues after he's fired. (more...)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Shares Gap Down After Analyst Downgrade
- April 22, 2017
Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines Corp. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $82,563,000. International Business Machines has 943,212,000 shares outstanding at the moment which are trading around 161.69 bringing International Business Machines's market capitalisation to 152.51B Dollars. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines Corp. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $82,563,000. International Business Machines has 943,212,000 shares outstanding at the moment which are trading around 161.69 bringing International Business Machines's market capitalisation to 152.51B Dollars. (more...)
Pearl Jam album, poster artists excited about band's Hall of Fame induction
- April 22, 2017
Video footage from Electric Light Orchestra and Pearl Jam's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 7 at New York's Barclays Center have surfaced online. Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams spoke in honour of Nile Rodgers , a legendary producer and songwriter who has worked with a who's-who list of musical greats, including Madonna, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Daft Punk and Lady Gaga. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Video footage from Electric Light Orchestra and Pearl Jam's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 7 at New York's Barclays Center have surfaced online. Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams spoke in honour of Nile Rodgers , a legendary producer and songwriter who has worked with a who's-who list of musical greats, including Madonna, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Daft Punk and Lady Gaga. (more...)
'No Rule Book': Young Royals Talk Mental Health, Parenthood and Diana's Death
- April 22, 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on the show Friday, where they surprised DJ Adele Roberts , who is running the London Marathon for the royals' mental health charity Heads Together . On the subject of music, William said they had been to Radio 1's Big Weekend where he got "a very sweaty man hug from Tinie Tempah". Favorite takeout food: "Curry, definitely" said Kate . (more...)
- April 22, 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on the show Friday, where they surprised DJ Adele Roberts , who is running the London Marathon for the royals' mental health charity Heads Together . On the subject of music, William said they had been to Radio 1's Big Weekend where he got "a very sweaty man hug from Tinie Tempah". Favorite takeout food: "Curry, definitely" said Kate . (more...)
A Video History of Pearl Jam and David Letterman
- April 22, 2017
A tribute to Berry, the first musician ever inducted into the Rock Hall, opened the event, followed by new inductee Electric Light Orchestra's version of "Roll Over Beethoven". I love each and every one of you! "To all these people we give our most honest and deepest thanks", Gossard said, before naming as many as he could. The band had performed at the Ed Sullivan Theatre seven times while Letterman hosted " The Late Show ", so it's safe to say they know each other well. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
A tribute to Berry, the first musician ever inducted into the Rock Hall, opened the event, followed by new inductee Electric Light Orchestra's version of "Roll Over Beethoven". I love each and every one of you! "To all these people we give our most honest and deepest thanks", Gossard said, before naming as many as he could. The band had performed at the Ed Sullivan Theatre seven times while Letterman hosted " The Late Show ", so it's safe to say they know each other well. (more...)
Prince fans mourn singer 1 year after his death
- April 22, 2017
In tribute to his fallen friend, collaborator and Purple Rain costar, Morris Day recorded "Over That Rainbow", a touching ballad paying homage to the Purple One. Upstairs in The Loft, Housequake - a collective of the country's best funk, soul and blues musicians, will perform Prince's best-known hits and most loved fan favourites. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
In tribute to his fallen friend, collaborator and Purple Rain costar, Morris Day recorded "Over That Rainbow", a touching ballad paying homage to the Purple One. Upstairs in The Loft, Housequake - a collective of the country's best funk, soul and blues musicians, will perform Prince's best-known hits and most loved fan favourites. (more...)
Disney to launch a 'Star Wars' starship luxury resort
- April 22, 2017
Read on to see the video for yourself, and check out the images of what we can expect from Star Wars Land when it finally opens its gates. or, perhaps more appropriately, airlocks. That's it for now, but we'll have more The Last Jedi news as it comes. Before you start planning your vacation to this galaxy not-so-far away, know that a stay at the proposed resort comes with a price. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Read on to see the video for yourself, and check out the images of what we can expect from Star Wars Land when it finally opens its gates. or, perhaps more appropriately, airlocks. That's it for now, but we'll have more The Last Jedi news as it comes. Before you start planning your vacation to this galaxy not-so-far away, know that a stay at the proposed resort comes with a price. (more...)
Bill O'Reilly may get $25 million payout
- April 22, 2017
Sarah Palin, pictured during a panel discussion before a preview of the film "Climate Hustle" on Capitol Hill on April 14, addressed Bill O'Reilly's departure from Fox News on Thursday. Workers were spotted Thursday posting boards over windows of the midtown streetside studios, to hide posters of O'Reilly and the show that once bore his name. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Sarah Palin, pictured during a panel discussion before a preview of the film "Climate Hustle" on Capitol Hill on April 14, addressed Bill O'Reilly's departure from Fox News on Thursday. Workers were spotted Thursday posting boards over windows of the midtown streetside studios, to hide posters of O'Reilly and the show that once bore his name. (more...)
Library book sale starts Saturday
- April 22, 2017
Saturday brings the general public into the mix and on Sunday, all remaining items will be half price. Friday admission is limited to Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library members. Proceeds go towards supporting the library's different branches. The sale will conclude with a bag sale from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The three-day event kicks off Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.at the Williamsburg Community Building, across from the Williamsburg Library. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Saturday brings the general public into the mix and on Sunday, all remaining items will be half price. Friday admission is limited to Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library members. Proceeds go towards supporting the library's different branches. The sale will conclude with a bag sale from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The three-day event kicks off Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.at the Williamsburg Community Building, across from the Williamsburg Library. (more...)
UN Security Council fails to condemn North Korea's missile test
- April 22, 2017
A North Korean missile blew up nearly immediately on its test launch on Sunday, the United States military said . "We've got a powerful nuclear deterrent already in our hands, and we certainly will not keep our arms crossed in the face of a USA pre-emptive strike", he said. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
A North Korean missile blew up nearly immediately on its test launch on Sunday, the United States military said . "We've got a powerful nuclear deterrent already in our hands, and we certainly will not keep our arms crossed in the face of a USA pre-emptive strike", he said. (more...)
70s tale Free Fire is a blast
- April 22, 2017
There are a lot of characters to keep track of (I haven't even mentioned the two mysterious snipers who crash the party later on), and over the course of the protracted shootout, it becomes clear that the players all have two main things in common: they've got impossibly short fuses and they're all worthless shots. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
There are a lot of characters to keep track of (I haven't even mentioned the two mysterious snipers who crash the party later on), and over the course of the protracted shootout, it becomes clear that the players all have two main things in common: they've got impossibly short fuses and they're all worthless shots. (more...)
Why Blake Lively Told Off a Reporter For Asking About Her Outfit
- April 22, 2017
Designer Brandon Maxwell, who created the "wave" jumpsuit Lively wore to the event, posted a photo of the actress in his design and thanking her for her work with the Child Rescue Coalition . "When a law enforcement officer told me this, I asked, how young are the victims?" Gretchen Carlson, the former Fox News anchor who was the original whistleblower regarding sexual harassment at the network with her shocking claims against former CEO Roger Ailes, started the ball rolling. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Designer Brandon Maxwell, who created the "wave" jumpsuit Lively wore to the event, posted a photo of the actress in his design and thanking her for her work with the Child Rescue Coalition . "When a law enforcement officer told me this, I asked, how young are the victims?" Gretchen Carlson, the former Fox News anchor who was the original whistleblower regarding sexual harassment at the network with her shocking claims against former CEO Roger Ailes, started the ball rolling. (more...)
What unexpected feat did you pull off while pregnant?
- April 22, 2017
Very impressive! Winning the Australian Open also meant that she beat Steffi Graf's previous record for the most Grand Slam singles titles, taking her into the record books. The American is likely to spend an entire grand-slam cycle - if not longer - away from the court, so Omnisport's Matthew Scott looks at who is best-placed to fill her mighty shoes as top dog. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Very impressive! Winning the Australian Open also meant that she beat Steffi Graf's previous record for the most Grand Slam singles titles, taking her into the record books. The American is likely to spend an entire grand-slam cycle - if not longer - away from the court, so Omnisport's Matthew Scott looks at who is best-placed to fill her mighty shoes as top dog. (more...)
Champs Elysees shooter was focus of anti-terror probe
- April 22, 2017
In a statement from its Amaq news agency, the extremist group gave a pseudonym for the shooter indicating he was Belgian. The attacker, identified as French national Karim Cheurfi, was later killed by police during the Thursday night shootout, the Guardian reported. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
In a statement from its Amaq news agency, the extremist group gave a pseudonym for the shooter indicating he was Belgian. The attacker, identified as French national Karim Cheurfi, was later killed by police during the Thursday night shootout, the Guardian reported. (more...)
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