Nothing's Shocking and Its Backlash Sparked by Jane's Addiction
The Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell remains evasive about lyrics as controversy swirls around album art. The band sparked protests after a Tower Theater appearance and faced distributor refusals over Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de la Habitual covers. Farrell offered a plain white cover with a freedom of speech note, while stores split between versions.
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Kira L. Billie
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Perry Farrell
Farrell
Upper Darby
Tower Theater
Casey
Jane’s Addiction
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Sinead OConnor Leads Red Hot Blue World AIDS Day Tribute
Sinead O Connor, famed for her shaved head, sports a different look in music video performances of Cole Porter classics. The World AIDS Day special aired Saturday to raise funds for AIDS research, with proceeds from the Red Hot Blue album supporting the cause.
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Sinead O’connor
Cole Porter
Burt Lancaster Suffered Stroke in California Hospital
Actor Burt Lancaster, 77, was hospitalized in Los Alamitos after a stroke that left him with right side weakness and speech difficulty. Friend and adviser Jack Ostrow said a full prognosis would take several days as doctors monitor his condition.
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Los Alamitos
Calif
Burt Lancaster
Jack M. Ostrow
Lancaster
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Orange County
Ostrow
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