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KRS One’s Family Cancels Public Memorial

The family of rap pioneer KRS-One has cancelled a planned New York City memorial that was to pay tribute to the rapper’s stepson, Randy Hubbard Parker, who committed suicide earlier this month.
In a statement released Thursday, the family cited “personal reasons” as the cause behind the cancellation. “If the hundreds of letters and responses to [...]

Keyshia Cole Tour Dates 2007

Sat, 08/11/07
08:00 PM Eagles Club/The Rave/Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI
Sun, 08/12/07
07:30 PM House of Blues Chicago
Chicago, IL
 
Tue, 08/14/07
07:00 PM House of Blues Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Wed, 08/15/07
07:00 PM Chene Park
Detroit, MI
Fri, 08/17/07
08:00 PM Love
Washington, DC
Sat, 08/18/07
08:00 PM House of Blues Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
Sun, 08/19/07
08:00 PM Nokia Theatre Times Square
New York, NY
Tue, 08/21/07
08:00 PM The Norva
Norfolk, VA With Special [...]

Etta James Hospitalized

Medical problems cause legendary singer to miss tour.

Legendary Blues singer Etta James is reported to be in stable condition in a Los Angeles hospital suffering from complications following abdominal surgery.
According to an email sent by James’ manager Lupe De Leon, the 69-year-old rock ‘n’ roll pioneer was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center this week due [...]

Last of the Original Drifters Dies At 81

 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the musical group The Drifters, died Wednesday. He was 81.
Pinkney was found dead at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach Police spokesman Jimmie Flynt said. The death was not considered suspicious, he said.
Pinkney was scheduled to perform for Fourth [...]

Jackson Drops Auction Action

 Lawyers for Michael Jackson on Friday dropped an effort to block an auction of the pop star’s personal belongings and other Jackson family items, including Jackson’s gold record for his “Thriller” album.
Jackson, 48, had sought to prevent the auction and force the return of items he claimed were personal property, court documents show.
The Boca Raton, [...]