Justin Timberlake’s ‘Problem’ with women
Justin Timberlake — who isn’t exactly hurting from lack of attention from women — is producing an NBC pilot about a bachelor who strikes out with the ladies. The Grammy-winning pop star is an executive producer on “My Problem with Women,” which follows thirtysomething Jose as he attempts to understand his romantic failures through therapy sessions, Reveille Studios announced Friday. The... [Read more]
Madonna leads class into rock hall
Admit it. When Madonna was writhing around onstage in a wedding gown to “Like a Virgin” years ago, the last place you’d expect to see her was in something called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Time has a way of changing things. On Monday, Madge will come to the stage of the Waldorf-Astoria to accept enshrinement. Classmate John Mellencamp, who also churned out hit after hit in the... [Read more]
Who was that girl? Bob Dylan asks in Brazil
The normally taciturn Bob Dylan was moved to words on Thursday night when a young Brazilian woman rushed on stage and hugged him during a concert in Sao Paulo. The American singer-songwriter is known for saying very little to his audience between songs and if he does it’s usually an incomprehensible mumble. During the encore of his second show in Sao Paulo, a long-haired woman ran on to the stage... [Read more]
‘Idol’ picks top 12
The top 12 “American Idol” finalists include an actress, a “Star Search” champion, an Australian, a male stripper and someone who already recorded a debut album. The popular Fox singing contest cut four contestants from the competition Thursday night, leaving a dozen finalists to vie for the show’s record contract grand prize. Next week, for the first time in the show’s... [Read more]
Acting helps singing career of Voegele
Moonlighting as an actress may help Kate Voegele become a pop star. The singer-songwriter recently wrapped up a six-episode stint as back-up singer “Mia” on the CW’s “One Tree Hill.” Since she appeared on the show, her album shot up the iTunes chart (she’s currently in the top 10), and song plays on her MySpace site increased by a million in one week. She rereleased... [Read more]
Strip club: ‘Idol’ once danced here
American Idol” contestant David Hernandez once entertained audiences by removing his clothes instead of singing tunes, a manager at a male strip club in Phoenix said. The 24-year-old finalist from Glendale, Ariz., once worked as a stripper at Dick’s Cabaret, appearing fully nude and performing lap dances for the club’s “mostly male” clientele, club manager Gordy Bryan... [Read more]
Kid Rock pleads not guilty to battery
Kid Rock has pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery from a fight at a Waffle House in Atlanta. Robert James Ritchie, better known as the musician Kid Rock, was not present for the plea. His attorney, Darryl Cohen, waived an arraignment hearing and entered the plea on Ritchie’s behalf in DeKalb County State Court, according to Cohen’s office. Ritchie and five members of his entourage... [Read more]
Canadian rocker Jeff Healey dies of cancer
Canadian blind rocker Jeff Healey, who uniquely played his guitar flat on his lap, has died of cancer on the eve of his latest album release, his publicist said in a statement. Healey, 41, died in a Toronto hospital of a rare cancer, retino blastoma, that he had fought since birth and which claimed his eyesight at the age of one. “Visually, Jeff was an intriguing player to watch, because he played... [Read more]
J. Lo’s twins named Max and Emme
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have reportedly named their newborn twins Max and Emme. Lopez’ manager, Simon Fields, confirmed the babies’ names to People magazine on Friday. The twins were born at a Long Island hospital on Feb. 22, with 5-pound, 7-ounce Emme arriving about 15 minutes before her 6-pound brother. The hospital’s name was not disclosed. Fields said then that Lopez,... [Read more]
Enrique Iglesias to quit before age 50
Enrique Iglesias plans to leave the spotlight before he turns 50 — unlike his famous father, Julio, who is still crooning romantic ballads after four decades. “I’m not sure I want to be up on a stage when I’m 64 or 65,” the 32-year-old pop star told The Associated Press. “In my father’s case, I think he’s going to die onstage and I respect that very much. In... [Read more]
