Springfield lands role in EFX at MGM Grand
The rocker and former soap star joins the MGM Grand production EFX in Las Vegas. He debuts January 30 the same day his 12th studio album is released, replacing Tommy Tune whose final show is January 13. He will guide audiences through visions of Merlin Houdini Barnum and H G Wells.
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Downey Jr Seeks Help After Thanksgiving Arrest
Actor Robert Downey Jr checked into Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles for a brief stay after a Thanksgiving weekend arrest. He was released Sunday. Riverside County DA to decide this week whether to file charges from the Nov 25 Palm Springs resort incident involving cocaine and meth. Downey, 35, was guest star on Ally McBeal and previously served prison time for a drug case.
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University honors Jim Henson with life-size statue
Alma mater uncovers a bronze likeness of Jim Henson and Kermit to stand at the Adele Stamp Student Union. The gift comes from Maryland’s Class of 1998, honoring the Muppets creator who first performed on a University of Maryland show in 1954. Jane Henson calls the campus a crucial start to his storied career.
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Wyclef Jean to Headline Carnegie Hall Charity Show
Wyclef Jean announced plans to headline a January 19 charity concert at Carnegie Hall in New York. He will be joined by Eric Clapton Whitney Houston Destiny's Child Charlotte Church and Third World to raise funds for the Wyclef Jean Foundation aiding musical education for children.
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Johnson claims co writing role in Chuck Berry hits
Johnnie Johnson, 76, files a federal suit in St. Louis alleging he co wrote about 50 Berry songs including Roll Over Beethoven and No Particular Place to Go. He seeks half of tens of millions in royalties and license fees citing Berry exploited his alcoholism and misled him. Berry’s lawyer calls the suit to be fully defended and shows no settlement.
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