HEART SPOKEN: And we thought the times they were a- changing Nov 18, 2009
Unpacking a box of 33 rpm records, I line up a selection of albums by the Lettermen, Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, The Carpenters, Simon and Garfunkel, and Carole King. That evening we begin what would become a nightly ritual, listening and sometimes singing softly to refrains like When I fall in love and What the world needs now is love and, after the experience of heartbreak, I ll never fall in love again. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Mario Pelchat and Dionne Warwick to perform at Symphony Hall Nov 17, 2009
The award-winning French-Armenian composer, pianist, arranger, conductor, director, producer, singer, and bottle washer (just checking to see if you re paying attention) is at Symphony Hall with pop legend Dionne Warwick (above) and Quebec recording star Mario Pelchat. Tomorrow s program is a collection of Legrand s movie tunes plus jazz and Hollywood hits in the French chanson genre. (Boston Globe)
The Brothers Gibb Return Nov 2, 2009
" said Robin. "Other people can, but we can't," said Barry. So the brothers retreated, writing hits for other artists, like Barbra Streisand ("Guilty"), Dionne Warwick ("Heartbreaker"), and Kenny Rogers Parton ("Islands in the Stream"). In 1997 after their music was belittled by a British talk show host ("My dog loves it"), Barry Gibb snapped on the air. "In fact, I might just leave," he said . . . and he did. "I got the sense you were saying, 'Look, we're tired of being the joke. " Mason said.... (CBS News)
Mark your calendar Oct 29, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
nitery -- a nightclub; "Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick recently reunited for a nitery gig in New York.". nix -- reject, say no to; as in the famous Variety headline "Sticks Nix Hick Pix," meaning that audiences in rural areas were not interested in attending films about rural life. (Variety)
Entertainer Spotlight on Marston (85) Oct 22, 2009
He s appeared in concert with the Back Street Boys, KISS, Barry Manilow, Air Supply, Englebert Humperdinck, John Williams, George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Jackson Browne and Concerto for Cello and Orchestra with the Bear Valley Orchestra. As a recording artist, he s performed on recordings for Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Fogelberg, Earth, Wind and Fire, Luther Vandross, B.B. King and Neil Diamond, just to name a few. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
'Jamia' to Perform Saturday at Kinnick Oct 7, 2009
Jamia was featured in an once-in-a-lifetime line-up of female vocalists, including Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, Yolanda Adams, Patti Austin, Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans, Ann Nesby and Paris Bennett. Jamia currently appears on CBS' "Young and the Restless," the #1 daytime soap opera on television. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Drummer Cindy Blackman inspired by her idol Oct 5, 2009
She also has done non-jazz recording dates with Joss Stone, Melinda Doolittle and Sly Johnson, as well as an album by Dionne Warwick of songs associated with Frank Sinatra. "Dionne sounds great," the drummer says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Whitney says, I thank God that people love me Sep 1, 2009
Ebony even talked to Whitneys first cousin, the famous Dionne Warwick, for their article. I am thrilled for her, cousin Warwick told the mag. (MSNBC -- News)
The Wailers play Nantucket’s Chicken Box Aug 24, 2009
(We happen to be partial to Dionne Warwick. If you need a refresher, have some caffeine because the Wailers will perform all the tracks tonight and tomorrow night at 11. (Boston Globe)
Whitney Houston 'Truly Humbled' By Listening-Party Turnout Jul 23, 2009
" Martha Stewart, Andre Harrell, Island/ Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid, journalist Diane Sawyer, Dionne Warwick, ?ber-manager Benny Medina, Rnd Freddie Jackson, comedian Steve Harvey and actress Vivica A. Fox were all in attendance in the Allen Room of Lincoln center. The first ballad played was a song called "Didn't Know My Own Strength. " It was written by Dianne Warren and produced by David Foster. "I thought I'd never make it through/ I had no hope to hold onto," Houston sings. "I didn't know... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Whitney Houston previews her new CD Jul 23, 2009
On Tuesday evening, she premiered several tracks before an industry audience that included her only child, mother Cissy Houston, cousin Dionne Warwick, Alicia Keys and Diane Sawyer. Houston is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, but her career stalled for years and her pop princess image imploded as she battled drugs and endured a troubled (and now defunct) marriage to Bobby Brown. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Houston credits daughter for comeback record Jul 23, 2009
On Tuesday evening, she premiered several tracks before an industry audience that included her only child, mother Cissy Houston, cousin Dionne Warwick, Alicia Keys and Diane Sawyer. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Your weekend's best bets Jul 17, 2009
The Spinners were one of the biggest Rl groups of the 70s, with hits such as Rubberband Man and the No. 1 single Then Came You, which paired the band with Dionne Warwick. The group still includes founding members Bobbie Smith and Henry Fambrough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In Tinseltown, a dead man steals his own live show Jul 9, 2009
Jesse Jackson was in the audience, as were Dionne Warwick, Spike Lee and Barbara Walters. With the guests seated and hushed, Jackson arrived, in an ornate gold casket draped in flowers and brought to centre-stage, to be part of his own memorial, a showman even in death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Warwick, son reflect on Jackson Jul 8, 2009
Singer Dionne Warwick: Jackson's memorial service was done with style, class ... (CNN) -- Dionne Warwick was one of the thousands of guests to attend Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California ... Dionne Warwick: Well, it was probably one of the most emotional mornings and afternoons that I've spent in a very long time. (CNN -- Money)
Family, fans and celebrities mark life of Michael Jackson Jul 8, 2009
Jesse Jackson was there, just to be in the audience, as were Dionne Warwick and Spike Lee and Barbara Walters. Once all of the guests, famous and nonfamous, were there and seated and hushed, Michael Jackson himself arrived, in an ornate gold casket draped in flowers and brought to a position of prominence in the center of the stage. (Missoulian, MT)
Local and celebrity reaction Jun 27, 2009
Dionne Warwick, singer and Jackson s friend. Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Michael Jackson, the 'King of Pop,' dies at age 50 Jun 26, 2009
" Jackson ranked alongside Elvis Presley and the Beatles as the biggest pop sensations of all time. In fact, he united two of music's biggest names when he was briefly married to Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie.But as years went by, Jackson became an increasingly freakish figure a middle-aged man-child weirdly out of touch with grown-up life. His skin became lighter, his nose narrower, and he spoke in a breathy, girlish voice. He surrounded himself with children at his Neverland ranch, often wore... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Celebrities react to Jackson's death Jun 26, 2009
" Singer Dionne Warwick: "The news of the passing of Michael Jackson comes as a heartbreaking shock for me. Michael was a friend and undoubtedly one of the worlds greatest entertainers that I fortunately had the pleasure of working with. (Honolulu Advertiser)
QUINCY JONES: 'Part of my soul has gone with him'... Jun 26, 2009
Quincy Jones (centre): 'I've lost my little brother' - he produced the Thriller album, and is seen here backstage at the Grammy Awards in 1986 with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. The head of the Sony Corporation Sir Howard Stringer said 'Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. (The Drudge Report)
Michael Jackson dies at L.A. hospital Jun 26, 2009
"Jackson caused a furor in 2002 when he playfully dangled his infant son, Prince Michael II, over a hotel balcony in Berlin while a throng of fans watched from below.In 2005, he was cleared of charges he molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor at Neverland in 2003. He had been accused of plying the boy with alcohol and groping him, and of engaging in strange and inappropriate behavior with other children.The case followed years of rumors about Jackson and young boys. In a TV documentary, he had... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
She Keeps Us Smiling Jun 24, 2009
When you press her delicate paw she belts out a roaring rendition of "That's What Friends Are For." Dionne Warwick would be green with envy. The bear has been hanging out at our house since February, when I had surgery on my face. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Robin Thicke among Artscape acts Jun 4, 2009
Robin Thicke, Dionne Warwick among Artscape acts - Baltimore Business Journal ... Robin Thicke, Dionne Warwick among Artscape acts ... Artscape Festival 2009 will feature a diverse lineup of musical artists, including alternative rock band Cake, R&B singer Dionne Warwick and singer/songwriter Robin Thicke. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Gatling finds early success with theater May 19, 2009
The most recent show, The Oak Ridge Boys, drew between 900 to 1,000 people while the other show, Dionne Warwick, drew between 600 to 700 people. Beale remains confident the theater will succeed under Gatling s ownership. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Evans to Croon 'Amsterdam' May 11, 2009
LOS ANGELES, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Evans, the crooner who has been performing as the opening act in the United States for such legendary talent as Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, Dionne Warwick, and Social Distortion, has announced that he has completed writing a song entitled "Amsterdam" which will be recorded in the next two months. (Photo: ). (PR Newswire)
Corporate Event Entertainment Planners are Turning to Singer Brian Evans May 11, 2009
" Evans who can perform with anything from track to a full big band, has been performing at various casinos while working on his new album. "The great thing about this genre of music is it's self-contained. Brian can bring his charts, hire a local band, and it's flawless. (Canada Newswire)
American Crooner to Perform in Russia May 11, 2009
Likened to Frank Sinatra, Evans has been performing in the United States as the opening act for such American talent as Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, Social Distortion, and Dionne Warwick. But his turn is finally coming. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brian Evans to Open for Joan Rivers May 9, 2009
Evans, who has opened for Joan Rivers before, also has opened for Jay Leno, Social Distortion, Dionne Warwick, Franki Valli, among others, and is currently working on his major label debut which will feature a duet with Kelly Osbourne. The new CD will be produced by Grammy nominated producer Chris Walden. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sinbad, Warwick Listed As Tax Evaders Apr 12, 2009
Brendan Hoffman/Getty ImagesDionne Warwick ... -- California's budget deficit would shrink by nearly $5 million if singer Dionne Warwick and comedian Sinbad Adkins would pay their taxes. (KIRO TV, WA)
Hollywood celebrities among those evading tax Apr 11, 2009
Singer Dionne Warwick, actor Burt Reynolds and actor-comedian Sinbad still make this year's roll of California taxpayers with the largest delinquent income tax bills, but Simpson, who was on last year's list, was taken off the list because he is in prison, the Los Angeles Times reported. This year's ranking includes 250 names, among them a few are famous or local notables, but most are low-profile individuals and businesses, according to the report citing the state's Franchise Tax Board. (Xinhuanet, China)
Spears walks off stage to protest smoke Apr 11, 2009
California's budget deficit would shrink by nearly $5 million if singer Dionne Warwick and comedian Sinbad Adkins pay their taxes. They are among the state's biggest tax scofflaws, the Franchise Tax Board reported yesterday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
State goes after legendary all-ages music clubs Apr 11, 2009
"I don't know if we're supposed to call the Dionne Warwick psychic hot line or what," added Holliday. The fight has caught the attention of neighbors, the music industry and elected officials, including San Francisco Supervisor Sophie Maxwell and state Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Sinbad, Dionne Warwick make tax-evader list Apr 10, 2009
- California's budget deficit would shrink by nearly $5 million if singer Dionne Warwick and comedian Sinbad Adkins would pay their taxes. They are among the state's biggest tax scofflaws, according to a report issued Thursday by the Franchise Tax Board. (MSNBC -- News)
What Should 'American Idol' Top Eight Sing This Week? Apr 8, 2009
" , 1985 That Year's Big Songs: Madonna's "Crazy for You," Phil C 00003F78 ollins and Philip Bailey's "Easy Lover" What He Might Pick: REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling," Stevie Wonder's "Part Time Lover," Sade's "Smooth Operator" What He Should Stay Away From: Julian Lennon, Jack Wagner, Collins What We'd Like to Hear: A stripped-down piano-only take on Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)" or a solo version of Tears for Fears' "Shout" , 1986 That Year's Big Songs: Elton John,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hawaii will post list of biggest tax scofflaws on new state Web site Apr 6, 2009
People who've shown up as negligent taxpayers there include O.J. Simpson, singer Dionne Warwick and comedian Sinbad Adkins. Other states' lists have included a state senator, NFL player, prominent political adviser and real estate developers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jazz trumpeter Flagg named dean of Hartt music school Mar 28, 2009
Hartt alumni include singer Dionne Warwick and television producer Kent McCray, who worked with actor Michael Landon on Little House on the Prairie. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- News)
Dionne Warwick has directions to the RRT Mar 13, 2009
Dionne Warwick that is ... Tickets for the Dionne Warwick concert go on sale March 26 and are available through Ticketmaster, or call (252) 536--5705. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
People Meter: The Mint karaoke lounge Mar 11, 2009
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Obama's speech and Twitter Feb 26, 2009
The Post's Reliable Sources reports that Dionne Warwick also was present. "I'm going into my 48th year in this industry, and for that period of time my recordings have been played worldwide with no amount of compensation coming to Dionne Warwick," she said. (Variety)
Surprise Reunion Feb 17, 2009
The story of Scepter Records, Florence Greenberg, the Shirelles, Luther Dixon, Dionne Warwick, Chuck Jackson etc is filled with great music produced by the legendary Richard Perry. Burt Bacharach and Hal David among other composers are well represented. (Fox News)
Ticket Brokers Sell Concert Tickets... Feb 12, 2009
co.uk, ticket sellers for a summer 2009 concert by singer Dionne Warwick offered a buy-now, pay-later deal. This downturn deal allowed concert goers to defer payment by a few months to pay by March 2009. (Suite101.com)
Army Archerd Feb 10, 2009
Showbiz friends, past and present, of President-elect Barack Obama have started to converge on D.C. For instance, I spoke on the phone with Dionne Warwick as she was arriving in D.C. today to host Sunday's all-star American Music Ball event. She will cohost the Urban Ball with Ludacris with the acts aimed at younger America: it features the Cheetah Girls, Fantasia Barrino, Big Boi and Cedric the Entertainer. (Variety)
