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First Leonard Cohen takes Toronto, then he takes...
Singer Leonard Cohen on Friday kicks off his first world tour in 15 years with a Toronto gig, marking the return of the poet who converted to Buddhism during his absence from the limelight.
Nations:Canada U.S. People:Lou Reed Peter Gabriel Willie Nelson Elton John Source:(AFP)
2008-06-05
Tribeca hopes for rebound after criticism last year
In 2007, the Tribeca Film Festival underwent a modern-day rite of passage: the backlash.
Nations:U.S. People:Lou Reed Sissy Spacek Tina Fey Al Gore Robert De Niro Meryl Streep Activities:Tribeca Film Festival
2008-04-21
Rocker Lou Reed takes aim at new technology
Lou Reed is lashing out at new modes of audio technology, saying that "people have got to demand a higher standard" than current MP3 music files.
People:Lou Reed
2008-03-14
Madonna leads class into rock hall
Admit it. When Madonna was writhing around onstage in a wedding gown to "Like a Virgin" years ago, the last place you'd expect to see her was in something called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Time has a way of changing things. On Monday, Madge will come to the stage of the Waldorf-Astoria to accept enshrinement. Classmate John Mellencamp, who also churned out hit after hit in the 1980s, will join her.
People:Madonna John Mellencamp Lou Reed Billy Joel Justin Timberlake Tom Hanks
2008-03-07
Ageing rockers outshine newcomers in 2007
A wind of reconciliation swept the music industry in 2007, making reunions of ageing rockers the defining theme of the year.
Nations:U.K. U.S. People:Led Zeppelin Amy Winehouse Rod Stewart Stewart Copeland Lou Reed Freddie Mercury
2007-12-28
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