On Broadway, ‘Spider-Man’s’ greatest enemy is the budget

Published By newsdesk On Friday, November 6th 2009. Under Theatre  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,   
As this Spider-Man tale opens, the audience sees New York City "on fire and in ruins" as "a section of the Brooklyn Bridge ascends with Mary Jane bound and dangling helplessly from the bridge." Soon thereafter, a new villainess called Arachne flies into the picture spinning her own deadly trap, ... Read More

Lady Gaga, and More for Gavin Friday Benefit at Carnegie Hall

Published By newsdesk On Tuesday, October 6th 2009. Under News of the day  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
“We had all kinds of grand ideas,” Bono said onstage at Carnegie Hall, early in an October 4th concert honoring Irish singer-songwriter-provocateur Gavin Friday. Bono was recalling his teenage years in Dublin, running through the streets with Friday and the future members of their bands, U2 and Friday’s tribal punk ... Read More

Bono and the boys talk pop stardom U2 Tour Costs $750K a Day

Published By newsdesk On Saturday, October 3rd 2009. Under On Tour  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Bono and the boys talk pop stardom U2 Tour Costs $750K a Day
Rolling Stone goes behind the scenes—and tags along in a private jet—for its cover story on the U2360° Tour (aka “the biggest rock tour of all time”), which is comprised of a 170-ton stage carted around by 200 trucks, 250 speakers, almost 400 employees—and $750,000 a day in overhead costs. ... Read More

African singer criticized by Muslims plays in NYC

Published By newsdesk On Sunday, June 7th 2009. Under Music News, News of the day  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   
An African music star who ignited worldwide controversy among fellow Muslims with one of his albums was in the city Saturday to perform at an arts festival aimed at spreading a deeper understanding of Islam. "I want to show the true face of Islam — a religion in which people ... Read More

Beyonce announces North American dates

Published By newsdesk On Saturday, April 18th 2009. Under Gigs & Tickets  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Pop culture superstar Beyonce is bringing her 2009 "I AM..." World Tour to North America this summer with a series of full-length concerts launching at New York's Madison Square Garden in June and winding down with a four-night residence at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas July 30-August 2 (please see ... Read More

British singer Natasha Bedingfield weds in Malibu

Published By newsdesk On Tuesday, March 24th 2009. Under Biography, News of the day  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
British singer Natasha Bedingfield has gotten married in Malibu. People Magazine reports the pop songstress wed California businessman Matthew Robinson in a 30-minute outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Saturday. About 150 guests watched Bedingfield walk down the aisle in a Vera Wang dress beside the chateau at the ... Read More

Bono ‘just a naughty boy’

Published By newsdesk On Saturday, February 28th 2009. Under Biography, News of the day  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   
Bono ‘just a naughty boy’
Bono is 'just a naughty boy' when he is with U2. The group’s bassist Adam Clayton says he and his bandmates – guitarist The Edge, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. – bring Bono, who is known for his political campaigning, back down to earth. Adam said: 'When Bono’s back in the ... Read More

Bono’s pictures with two partying girls posted on Facebook

Published By newsdesk On Saturday, January 24th 2009. Under Talk of the Town  Tags: , , , ,   
Bono’s pictures with two partying girls posted on Facebook
U2 singer Bono's pictures showing him partying with two bikini-clad teenagers in St Tropez were posted on the social networking site Facebook. The 48-year-old rocker, who was on holiday with long-time friend Simon Carmody, had his arms around the two girls, with a brief description added to them. Bono met the two ... Read More

A Musical Guide to Inauguration Weekend

Published By newsdesk On Thursday, January 15th 2009. Under Music News  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
In less than a week, the new guy finally gets his chance to save our republic. So cue the music! If you're heading into Washington for the festivities, here's a rundown on 10 shows worth catching. 10. Metallica (Thursday at the Verizon Center. Sold out). It would be so awesome if Dick Cheney ... Read More

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