Stories tagged with "music business"

Former Blues Brothers consultant dies by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — A former Atlantic Records music executive who helped transform the Blues Brothers from a Saturday Night Live skit into Grammy Award-nominated recording... – Jul 15, 2009 at 9:50 PM in Entertainment

Miley's pal Osment finds her own voice by USA Today

Emily Osment, 17, who plays Hannah Montana's buddy Lilly Truscott, is following Miley Cyrus' footsteps into the music business. A tentative release date of March 9 has been set for... – Jul 09, 2009 at 9:21 PM in Entertainment

Remembering a thriller: Michael Jackson, 1958-2009 by Konrad.Marshall

First, they talk about “Big Boy,” the Jackson 5’s first single. Then they go into the latter days of Motown. They inevitably mention “Thriller,” and... – Jun 27, 2009 at 2:31 AM in Communities

British torch singer Adele headed for Vogue by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Adele is in vogue, and soon to be in Vogue.The British torch singer competes in four categories at Sunday's Grammy Awards, including record of the year... – Feb 03, 2009 at 6:16 AM in Entertainment

`NOW' CD series teams with `Idol' creator by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Executives behind "American Idol" and the "NOW That's What I Call Music!" CD series are teaming up for a new television show they want to get on the air... – Jan 30, 2009 at 10:16 AM in Entertainment

Bernie Hamilton, 'Starsky and Hutch' captain, dies by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Actor Bernie Hamilton, who played the no-nonsense police captain on the 1970s TV series "Starsky and Hutch," has died. He was 80. Hamilton died of... – Jan 01, 2009 at 5:31 PM in Entertainment