Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Monday, April 13, 2009

Michael Jackson Auction

Next week could be your chance to own a part of pop culture history. Over 2000 items owned by Michael Jackson are up for auction. Items left behind when Michael vacated his Neverland Ranch. Items include the actual gates from the ranch, paintings and statues of Michael, and the probably the most recognized item from Michael's career, the glove.

To see some of the items for sale visit here

Birthdays April 14

Birthdays for today:

John Gielgud (105). Died at 96.
Loretta Lynn (75).

Birthdays April 13

Birthdays for today:

Peabo Bryson (58)
Max Weinberg (58)

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Birthdays April 12

Birthdays for April 12

Tiny Tim in 1932. Died in 1996.
Herbie Hancock (69)
John Kay of Steppenwolf (65)
David Cassidy of Partridge Family (59)
Pat Travers (55)

Adventureland: Pays Tribute to 80s Movies

The new film "Adventureland" plays tribute to 80s films, particularly those by John Hughes.

"The Breakfast Club," "St. Elmo’s Fire," "Say Anything," and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" are just some of the movies that resonate throughout "Adventureland".

To read more: Adventureland

Saturday, April 11, 2009

What's next,"Retro Magic: The Musical"?!

A Broadway show that features rock songs from the 80s is now open at the Brooks Atkinson Theater in New York.

The show consists of songs such as "I Want to Know What Love Is," "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Here I Go Again," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and others, performed at deafening volume by the hard-rocking five-piece onstage band.

Those seen in attendence: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and members of Night Ranger.

To read more: Rock Of Ages: The Musical

Birthdays April 11

Birthdays for April 11
Lisa Stansfield (single from 1989, "This Is The Right Time"). Age 43, 1966.
Stuart Adamson from Big Country. Born 1958, died 12/16/2001 at 43.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Birthdays April 10

Birthdays for April 10
Babyface born Kenneth Edmonds. Age 51 (1958)
Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats. Age 50 (1959)

PETA asks Pet Shop Boys to change name

The Pet Shop Boys have been asked by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals) to changed their name to Rescue Shelter Boys. The duo, consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe acknowledged the full request on the Pet Shop Boys website, and while the request may seem bizarre, it could raise awareness to "cramped, filthy conditions" that breeders keep animals in before selling them to pet stores, PETA said in its letter.

The musicians said they were "unable to agree" to the request "but nonetheless think (it) raises an issue worth thinking about."

http://www.petshopboys.co.uk/