'The City' Boss Kelly Cutrone Offers 'L.A. Candy' Casting Suggestions Oct 30, 2009
I would like Cher to play me," she proposed. "I think that would be really great ... I think we should just go with Cher Jonathan Rhys Meyers or Cher. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Biography of Singer and Actor Bobby... Oct 29, 2009
Although Bobby has appeared in movies and television shows ("Mob Squad," "Sonny and Cher," "Love Boat"," Fantasy Island," "The Johnny Cash Show," "The Pat Sajek Show," "Jay Leno," and "Frasier," among others) since his stint as a teen idol, his main love has been emergency medicine. He has worked for the L.A.P.D since 1988 as a specialist training new recruits in CPR and first aid. (Suite101.com)
Palm Springs Vacation Oct 22, 2009
Sonny Bono of the singing duo Sonny & Cher was Mayor of Palm Springs for many years. Here are some quick practical tips and suggestions to have a positive Palm Springs holiday. (Suite101.com)
Yes, its been that long Oct 22, 2009
Margaret Thatcher announces her resignation as British PM after John Major is chosen to lead the country and conservative party ... Tears For Fears * Kylie Minogue * Janet Jackson with Black Cat * Jon Bon Jovi with Blaze of Glory * Erasure * Maxi Priest * Rod Stewart * Depeche Mode * The Blues Brothers * Garth Brooks * Red Hot Chili Peppers * Billy Joel * Phil Collins * Vanilla Ice with Ice Ice Baby * Whitney Houston * Aerosmith * Cher * Dannii Minogue * Mariah Carey * The B-52 s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Buffy Sainte-Marie talks about life, her new CD Oct 17, 2009
But having had a career as a teacher, I do speeches, talks at convocations, and I'm a big fan of libraries, which are having a hard time ... Her Island ties: Married surfing teacher Dewain Bugbee of Hawaii in 1968; divorced in 1971; lives on Kauai ; had a relationship since 1993 with localite Chuck Wilson ... Little-known fact: "Until It's Time for You to Go," one of her compositions, has been covered by a diverse lot; Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Arthur Fiedler and the Boston... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Garth Brooks' New Gig Not Your Old Vegas Oct 17, 2009
Cher, for instance, recently started a three-year run at the Caesars Palace Colosseum ... Mary Benton, Phil Archer report. (Click2Houston, TX)
Garth Brooks' new gig not your old Las Vegas Oct 16, 2009
Cher, for instance, recently started a three-year run at the Caesars Palace Colosseum. The show's packed with costume changes after nearly every number, video montages and a large supporting cast. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dyslexia awareness Oct 15, 2009
What do business moguls Sir Richard Branson and Charles Schwab, entertainers Cher and Whoopi Goldberg, famed designer Tommy Hilfiger, renowned paleontologist Dr. John R. Horner, Olympians Bruce Jenner and Greg Louganis, actors Danny Glover, Rob Lowe and Henry Winkler, and Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan all have in common. They are among the millions of individuals who have overcome dyslexia to become successful in later life. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Kristen Bell To Share 'Burlesque' Stage With Christina Aguilera Oct 10, 2009
Cam Gigandet, Cher, Stanley Tucci also star in movie, which begins shooting in November ... "Couples Retreat" star Kristen Bell is the latest actress to find her name on the marquee alongside Stanley Tucci, Cher and "Twilight" villain Cam Gigandet in ... Aguilera plays a small-town girl who moves to Los Angeles and, thanks to her enormous singing talent, finds work at a "neo-burlesque" club run by Cher. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kiss can still party with the best of them Oct 7, 2009
That kind of togetherness is what happens when a band has had more farewell tours than Cher and Barbra Streisand combined ... In frontman Josh Todd, openers Buckcherry had a guy who looked like a cross between Willem Dafoe and Perry Farrell, and moved well in tight trousers ... In Buckcherry s case, it was Deep Purple s Highway Star. (Boston Globe)
Auto-Tune: Love it to death - please Oct 6, 2009
The technology first came to public attention a decade ago, via the intentionally distorted vocals on the Cher single Believe. Since then, the rapper T-Pain built a career on Auto-Tuning his voice to sound robotic. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
‘Zombieland’ costars relish the script’s humor Oct 4, 2009
Harrelson: It was, but the director [newcomer Ruben Fleischer] did a lot of commercials and music videos, so he knew a company that s really good with that kind of thing specifically. I think it really adds a lot, because you ve already had a few good chuckles before you even meet Jesse s character. (Boston Globe)
Entertainer Spotlight on Rebecca Clark Oct 4, 2009
I m known for primarily doing Streisand, but I also sing a wide range of songs from artists like Cher, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey and Linda Eder. Instruments: Voice, piano. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Knoblauch charged with assault Sep 30, 2009
Cat 00000C3C cher hits pinch-hit homer in 11th for three-game cushion. Twins-Tigers doubleheader just a glimpse of drama to come. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
The Risk of Being 'It' Sep 30, 2009
The Risk of Being 'It. The Risk of Being 'It. (Suite101.com)
'Twilight' Star Cam Gigandet To Get 'Sexy' With Christina Aguilera In New Movie Sep 22, 2009
Now, Cher and Christina Aguilera are being joined by a red-hot "Twilight" star who will be appearing in ... "Obviously, it's Christina Aguilera, so she has an amazing voice. She finds a club run by Cher, a burlesque club. And she takes it to a whole new level and, of course, meets me the love of her life. "I am a struggling piano player, and I'm currently working as a bartender at Cher's burlesque club," Gigandet said of his character. "Christina and I meet, fall in love, and drama ensues. (VHI.com -- Music News)
This Week: Arts and entertainment picks Sep 21, 2009
This musical cocktail on the rocks is a cross between the style of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme and the antagonism of Sonny and Cher. $30. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Young! Talented! Divas! Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus Are Set to Raise the Roof on The Brooklyn Academy of Music Tomorrow Night! Sep 17, 2009
Previous featured performers over the years included Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Cher, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Chaka Khan and many more. Fans can go now to to submit a "Diva Stories" text or video testimonial that tells the world how their favorite divas have influenced their lives. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Las Vegas Still Shining in Hard Times Sep 12, 2009
Santana plays at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and Cher and Bette Midler split dates at Caesar's Palace. Midler told CBS News, "Vegas offers the opportunity for people to see something they would never see at home -- never, ever, ever!". (CBS News)
Michael Jackson VMA Tribute Will Include Top Choreographers Sep 12, 2009
" Although probably best known as J. Lo's onetime hubby, Judd is a pop force in his own right, having performed with 'NSYNC and Celine Dion. Who doesn't remember Christopher Walken's turn in Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice" video? Well, if you dug it and how could you not? you're already a fan of Friedman, as he was Walken's double for the shoot. He's also boogied with Prince, Spears and 'NSYNC. You want Grammy nominations? Emmy wins? Look to Robson, a vet of "SYTYCD" who's also worked with... (VHI.com -- Music News)
It's charmed life for jeweler Rodkin Sep 12, 2009
Then her lifelong friendships with Cher and Elton John, and her extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime experiences, such as being introduced to Paris by Salvador Dali and propositioned by Jimi Hendrix (she turned him down). It's no wonder that she's had two offers to option her life story. (Honolulu Advertiser)
FALL TV: The new shows Sep 11, 2009
Briefly: Drawing on his life as a model, producer Ashton Kutcher shows what it's like to be an Iowan in New York ... Matthew Morrison stars as a teacher looking for reflected glory ... Briefly: Jack Nicholson, Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon walked this way years ago. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
It's a whole new Beatles sound with this box set Sep 9, 2009
As for the music, the Beatles recorded on analog tape, which has been carefully preserved, like the "Mona Lisa" or Cher, and has now been transferred to digital tape at Abbey Road Studios. They've all gone through equalization and de-noising to remove tape hiss and other misfires without sacrificing authenticity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Beatles are EW Pick of Week Sep 7, 2009
Like fellow un-retirees Cher and Brett Favre, Jay-Z knows the value of stepping out of the game temporarily -- and the hazards, too ... It's been four months since Fox teased us with a sneak peek at "Glee," so to recap: Gung-ho Spanish teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) decided to revive the glee club at McKinley High, recruiting a squad of misfits-with-a-dream; villainous cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) tried to stand in his way; there was a killer rendition of Journey's... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Its showtime! Sep 5, 2009
Elton John and Celine Dion leave the $95 million building known as the Colosseum only to be replaced by spectacles from Bette Midler and Cher ... Dion and John may be gone, but Bettes The Showgirl Must Go On is a witty and visual romp through the Divine Miss Ms greatest hits and bits, while her fellow headliner at the Colosseum, Cher, models no fewer than 20 of her outlandish Bob Mackie gowns. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cabaret review: Julie Wilson's way with songs Sep 4, 2009
His best number is "I'm Still Here," where he offers snippets of the Sondheim song in other voices - Ethel Merman, Eartha Kitt, Cher, Bette Davis. Compared to Streisand, those are all "easier" voices and he nails them beautifully. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sep 4, 2009
Le Cher Sextet puts a new spin on classic pop and rock tunes tonight at Witch House (k) ... Weekly highlights include Denise Juan (C), a former pop singer turned piano teacher and television presenter, and her band Sunshine Costa. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Boy falls into Boston zoo movie set's lion pit Sep 3, 2009
When firefighters showed up, there was a movie set medic with the boy, who was conscious and talking as emergency workers put him on a stretcher before taking him to a hospital ... The movie also features Cher and Sylvester Stallone. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Japan's Unendurable New Prime Minister Sep 3, 2009
" Choose your torture: a good waterboarding, some SERE training with the Special Forces, a Cher concert - I'd choose any of them over being trapped in a cocktail party, much less on an island, while being harangued by this bore about why he's the reincarnation of Themistocles. And we still haven't begun talking about the substance of Hatoyama's ideas. Does evoking the slogan "libert, galit, fraternit" as his guiding philosophy qualify? Would Hatoyama realign Japan with Europe, which lacks... (CBS News)
Letter: Wow what a show! Aug 28, 2009
We got to hear songs from Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Sonny & Cher, Tom Jones, Gene Pitney and Little Anthony ... Saugus Advertiser, 72 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, MA 01915. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
1920s Burlesque Roars Back Into Mainstream Aug 27, 2009
"Even my super-conservative grandmother is totally OK with it," one performer, Cherokee Rose, said of her work with L'amour's troupe, the Chicago Starlets ... But, L'amour says, it's no wonder people are confused about what burlesque is when you have harder-core strip clubs featuring burlesque performances or even pop music acts, such as the Pussycat Dolls, referring to themselves as a "burlesque troupes." Singers Cher and Christina Aguilera also are set to star in a movie titled "Burlesque.". (KERO 23, CA)
Huckabee's Score-Settling Book Aug 24, 2009
In the middle of a disquisition on libertarianism, Huckabee pauses to praise the musician Cher for tours that are "an amazing blend of rock concert, circus and fashion show.". He also returns again and again to stories of his supporters, like the woman who gave him her wedding ring on a rope line in Michigan because she could not afford to make a contribution to his campaign and the truck driver who appeared on his behalf at public rallies. (Time.com)
Michael Jackson, Woodstock Spark Surge In Music Memorabilia Aug 23, 2009
For this reason, it's items associated with bands such as the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Cher, and the Rolling Stones that have seen the biggest increase in value, Woolley said. In 2000, the piano on which John Lennon composed "Imagine" sold for 1. (Time.com)
A&E to announce airdate soon for Jacksons special Aug 21, 2009
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 1972 file photo, The Jackson 5, from left, Tito, Marlon, Michael, Jackie and Jermaine perform during the "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo, file) The A&E network says an airdate for its documentary special about members of the Jackson family will be announced soon. (Helena Independent Record)
'The Circus Starring Britney Spears' Adds Special Guest Jordin Sparks for Leg Two of Hit North American Tour Aug 16, 2009
The company is currently producing tours and productions including Bette Midler "The Showgirl Must Go On" and Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and The Color Purple. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, Leonard Cohen, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Hannah Montana, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney and American Idols Live. (PR Newswire)
Daily television guide Aug 15, 2009
A lawyer (Cher) teams up with a juror to solve a murder ... Playful, high-energy comedy about a teacher (Jack Black) who turns his pupils into a rock band ... Come Dance at My Wedding 9 p.m. (HALMRK) A dance teacher (Brooke Nevin) meets her estranged father (John Schneider) just before her wedding. (Boston Globe)
Yeah... It Is A Dry Heat! Aug 12, 2009
" Indeed he wasn't as Holbrook was the most consistent QB today. Holbrook and Porterie's favorite target of the day was big WR Carmeiris Stewart who made himself open on numerous plays. Also a solid target was Nick Wilhelm, who always seems to get open. Nick Wilhelm Also in the second half AJ Butler had a solid day both catching screen passes and running up the gut during The Thud drill. Bubba Forrest was the man once again when it came to the defensive backfield as I had him with at least two... (TheRedMenace.com)
24-VII Danceforce: This Kaneohe dance studio has launched some of Hawaii's biggest young stars Aug 8, 2009
"Although shy about his own accomplishments, Pacleb beams with pride when he talks about his students. The 24-VII wall of fame, a collage of photographs in Pacleb's office, features dozens of former studio students who have made it big, including Pussycat Dolls dancer and movie stuntwoman Alicia Vela-Bailey, Horibe, Jackie Dowsett, a dancer for Cher and a Radio City Music Hall Rockette and Gil Duldulao, choreographer for Janet Jackson."We're still close; we'll never lose that bond," he said. "I... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fountain rekindles magic of Blue Room Aug 3, 2009
Back in the day, it featured all the A-listers: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Marlene Dietrich, Rosemary Clooney and even Sonny and Cher. According to former Times-Picayune critic David Cuthbert, that famous duo even created their stage act at the Blue Room, basing it on New Orleanian Louis Prima and his wife and singing partner Keely Smith. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Christina Aguilera becomes DJ, talks music, film Jul 31, 2009
Aguilera, a 28-year-old mother to a 1-year-old son, is also working on a new CD and has signed on to do a movie with Cher; both are due to be released next year ... Cher will be starring with me, so it's very exciting for me to step into that project and I'll be taking it very seriously so that's actually what I am diving into filming over the next few months. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New Orleans hotel reopens 4 years after Katrina Jul 30, 2009
As important, Romig said, is the return of the iconic Blue Room Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Rosemary Clooney, Marlene Dietrich and Sonny and Cher all performed there. The Blue Room, which reopens in late July with a concert by jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain, and the Sazerac Bar, have been Roosevelt landmarks for decades. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Private Jessica says President is misusing her 'heroism' Jul 23, 2009
The singer Cher recently visited the hospital where Lynch recovered from her ordeal and talked on TV of meeting a teenage soldier who had lost both his arms ... I don't understand why these guys the wounded are so hidden and there aren't pictures of them,' Cher said. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Leona Lewis to headline Divas gig Jul 23, 2009
Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and Cher have all performed at previous Diva concerts. Since the first Diva concert in 1998, musical instruments worth $43m (26. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus Bring Back VH1 Divas Jul 22, 2009
British singers Leona Lewis and Adele round out the lineup. Don't let some of their young ages fool you these women are among the best entertainers in the world and will continue to thrill music fans for a long time to come. (VHI.com -- Music News)
This week's fashion gossip Jul 21, 2009
The 'I Kissed A Girl' singer loves the look Alicia Silverstone sported in the '90s comedy movie in which she played airhead matchmaker Cher Horowitz which included knee-high socks, cardigans in pastel shades, belly tops and mini-kilts. Katy explained: "'Clueless' was a fabulous inspiration to me in the '90s! So were Shirley Manson, a young Gwen Stefani, Madonna and Courtney Love. Now I idolise Dita Von Teese, Agyness Deyn, Bjork, Natalia Vodianova, and always Lolita.". (iAfrica.com)
Family goes from joy to sorrow Jul 18, 2009
Lee Lan, Beng Kee and Beng Hocks fiancee Soh Cher Wei, 28, had earlier gone to the scene of his death at Plaza Masalam to symbolically bring his soul back to the mortuary ... The school teacher said she would keep the baby and probably obtain a transfer to be with her family in Batu Pahat, Johor. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Michael Klenfner, 62, turned Blues Bros. from skit to band Jul 17, 2009
Mr. Klenfner later helped steer Cher s comeback with her 1998 hit Believe. He promoted hundreds of other musicians in a career spanning more than 30 years. (Boston Globe)
Confirmation questions: Abortion, gun rights and ... wardrobe malfunctions? Jul 15, 2009
In that narrow opinion, the Supreme Court reversed a 2nd Circuit decision and upheld an FCC sanction of Fox Television after Cher and Nicole Richie uttered profanities during live broadcasts of the Billboard Music Awards. Now both cases have gone back to the appeals courts. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
19 Entertainment and dick clark productions Lock in So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009 Jul 15, 2009
The company's national promotion arm is currently producing tours and productions including Bette Midler "The Showgirl Must Go On" and Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; and "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," an international tour of the artifacts of King Tut. Recent and upcoming promoted concert tours have included artists such as Taylor Swift, Leonard Cohen, Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Hannah Montana, Spice Girls, Prince, Britney Spears, Kenny... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Music spun in reverse in Oregon Cabaret Theater's 'History' (8) Jul 12, 2009
Leader of the Pack is done as a burlesque, while I Got You Babe, the signature Sonny and Cher hit, is a hilarious romp with Berry and Franklin visually and vocally mimicking the duo. Love Me Tender/Can t Help Falling in Love, two Elvis hits, are merged into a soulful tune. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Police Beat: July 10, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
Troopers allege that Cher Jammes, 42, Big Lake, drove to the store drunk and that Karen M. Cope, 51, Wasilla, tried to drive drunk away from the store. Charges for Cope: Felony DUI, DWLS, driving in violation of a restricted license. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Cougars slink their way into pop culture Jul 6, 2009
In Cheri, Michelle Pfeiffer is a courtesan in a relationship with a younger man, played by Rupert Friend ... "Initially, there were people like Cher, but people gave her a bad time," Gibson says. (USA Today -- Life)
Southeast Asia Jul 5, 2009
- Cher S Jimenez (Apr 21,'09). Preliminary polls indicate that incumbent President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will win another five-year mandate in Indonesia's July elections. (Asia Times Online)
Greater China Jul 5, 2009
- Cher S Jimenez (Apr 21,'09) ... Public anger in China has been aroused at a Chinese mother and daughter for wearing kimonos next to Japanese cherry trees, while a new book plays on nationalist fears over the West. (Asia Times Online)
Cars and guitars Jul 4, 2009
The impersonations, which were a hit at last year s opener, include Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, and Sonny and Cher. The car theme, which is new, includes songs by George Jones, Dwight Yoakam and Julianne Hough. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Hannah Montana: The Movie Jul 3, 2009
Miley has an industrial strength box of make-up and a dress rack like Cher; within a minute she's on stage singing her petunias off. After some perfunctory plot business involving an English tabloid reporter (Peter Gunn) and a shoe fight with Tyra Banks, she's back in picturesque Crowley Corners, Tennessee, relearning the virtues of small-town American life, whether she wants to or not. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Coathangers: Jul 3, 2009
The Coathangers were so peeved by "a noisy upstairs neighbor who stomped around in his boots at 8 in the morning while listening to Cher on repeat" that the band purged its annoyance by writing a song about him ... The Coathangers were so peeved by "a noisy upstairs neighbor who stomped around in his boots at 8 in the morning while listening to Cher on repeat" that the. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eros Ramazzotti Ali e Radici Tour Jul 3, 2009
He has recorded songs with many leading artists such as Tina Turner, Cher, Anastasia, Ricky Martin and Andrea Bocelli. Recent Achievements. (Suite101.com)
Family: Michael Jackson Had A Will Jul 1, 2009
Like Ike Turner to Tina and Sonny to Cher, these control types made them what they are. Why did all the other Jackson siblings turn out mostly nromal. (CBS News)
Jackson Expert On His Illnesses Jul 1, 2009
And celebrities don't tell the truth about plastic surgery, unless you're Cher. I'm not even quite sure that she really tells the whole truth about her plastic surgery. (CBS News)
Local Boston Pops oboist Frank Charnley to retire on July 4 Jun 30, 2009
Charnley's love affair with the oboe began as a high school junior in 1965, when he first heard Sonny and Cher sing "I Got You Babe.". "There were just two repeating oboe notes that affected the song's timbre and something clicked. I had to know what produced that sound," he recalled. (Medfield Press, MA)
Michael Jackson, before the fall Jun 30, 2009
I'm old enough to remember the Jackson 5's appearances on the variety shows of the late '60s and early '70s like "Sonny and Cher" and "The Flip Wilson Show." They were major events because of (a) the paucity of black people on television and (b) the precociousness and charisma that a boy only a few years older than me exuded as the group's lead singer. There was nothing "sexless" about Michael Jackson in the early '70s as far as I was concerned. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Career clicks for celebrity photographer Jun 30, 2009
His famous subjects ranged from Playboy bunnies to John Lennon, Cher, Bob Hope and Henry Kissinger. At 62, the Deltona resident still makes his living taking wedding photos, creating model portfolios, doing magazine covers and snapping Hooters calendar girls. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Strawberry Fest thanks Jun 29, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published - Monday, June 29, 2009. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Blame it on fame Jun 28, 2009
The Jackson 5 performing for the TV cameras on the Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour in 1972 ... During an appearance on Larry King on Thursday, pop star Cher reminisced: When I think of him, I think of this adorable boy I met who loved to look at my beaded socks and said to me once, Cher, do you think we could just go to the movies. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
