Aerosmith leads Hall of Famers

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Aerosmith song-writing duo Steven Tyler and Joe Perry headline this year’s class of inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization said on Friday (Saturday in Manila). Singer Tyler and guitarist Perry wrote such rock classics as “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “Love in an Elevator” since the band formed... 

$1-M bounty for ex-LA cop

LOS ANGELES – A record $1-million reward was posted on Sunday for information leading to the capture of a fugitive former Los Angeles cop suspected of targeting police officers and their families in three killings committed in retaliation for his 2008 firing.  Read More »

Sarah singing in Grammys possible

Manila, Philippines – SARAH Geronimo may perform in one of the United States’ biggest music industry events before millions of viewers next month. The 24-year-old singer has been shortlisted as one of the international performers at the 55th Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, according to the official website of the prized Kapamilya star. Incoming search terms:sarah geronimo on grammy... 

Timberlake hints return to recording

NEW YORK (AP) – Justin Timberlake has concentrated almost exclusively on his acting career over the last few years. But recently, he posted a video on his website that showed him walking into a studio, putting on headphones and saying: “I’m ready.”  Read More »

Patti Page dies at 85

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Unforgettable songs like “Tennessee Waltz” and “(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window?” made Patti Page the best-selling female singer of the 1950s and a star who would spend much of the rest of her life traveling the world. When unspecified health problems finally stopped her decades of touring, though, Page wrote a sad-but-resolute... 

Judge okays Brown’s European tour

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – R&B singer Chris Brown was given the go-ahead to carry out his European tour after a Los Angeles judge said that the entertainer was “in compliance” with probation imposed for his 2009 assault on former girlfriend Rihanna.  Read More »

Stones memorabilia auctioned after divorce

NEW YORK (Reuters) – An assortment of Rolling Stones memorabilia and artwork provided by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and his ex- wife was sold in a two-day auction, Julien’s Auctions said on Sunday (Monday in Manila). The collection featured memorabilia spanning four decades from the guitarist’s work with the band, and included several worn leather and velvet jackets,... 

Kimball, Cetera in ‘Rock Legends’

Manila, Philippines – BOBBY Kimball, the original lead singer of the legendary rock group Toto, and Kenny Cetera of Chicago Experience, are sharing the same stage on Oct. 9 for a special show billed as “Rock Legends.“ Presented by Steve O’Neal Productions and EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, the show will be held at the Isla Ballroom of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. Also featured is the... 

Rihanna confused about Brown beating

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) ­- A sobbing Rihanna has told Oprah Winfrey she felt protective of boyfriend Chris Brown after he beat her up more than three years ago and was concerned that everyone would think of him as a monster. The “Umbrella“ singer, in a rare emotional TV interview, told Winfrey that the days and weeks after the incident left her confused and ashamed.  Read More »

Usher’s stepson Kirk, 11, dies 2 weeks after lake accident

ATLANTA (AP) — The stepson of Grammy award-winning pop star Usher has died, two weeks after the child was critically injured in a boating accident. Willie A. Watkins funeral home in Atlanta confirmed Saturday it was handling funeral arrangements for 11-year-old Kirk Glover. Glover was a son of Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster. Incoming search terms:kirk glover (12) Read More »