SNL gaffe fuels Ashlee Simpson lip sync debate
Ashlee Simpson faced a lip sync mishap on SNL with backing track use cited by her manager father as due to acid reflux. He defended her live performance for Radio Music Awards and said she has never used backing vocals on stage before. Lorne Michaels called the incident mortifying but not world ending, noting vocal problems are common in the industry.
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Merrill dies opera baritone who sang anthem at Yankees games
Robert Merrill, famed opera baritone of the Met for 31 seasons and a longtime Yankee Stadium anthem singer, died at 85 in suburban New York. He performed opening day renditions since 1969 and also sung at World Series and Old-timers Day events, earning praise from Yankees officials and fans.
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On This Date in History Oct 26 Through the Years
Key historical notes mark October 26 with events such as the Gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone 1881 the Erie Canal opening 1825 and Pan American Airways first Boeing 707 flight 1958. Other items include peace treaty signing 1993 CD prevention obesity study 1998 and a 2004-2005 recap of notable incidents and deaths.
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Brazilian and German win Polar Music Prize honors
Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil and German singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau win the 2005 Polar Music Prize. Gilberto Gil, Brazil’s culture minister, and Fischer-Dieskau will each receive 137,043 dollars and travel to Sweden to collect the award on May 23 from King Carl XVI Gustaf. The prize honors contributions to both pop and classical music and was founded in 1989 by ABBA manager Stig Anderson.
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Heartland Film Festival honors director Jan Sardi
INDIANAPOLIS Love's Brother directed by Jan Sardi won the festival's $50,000 grand prize at Conseco Fieldhouse. Sardi and actor Adam Garcia accepted the award as the Heartland seeks to honor life affirming stories.
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Birthday List Highlights Stars and Celebrities
Actress Shelley Morrison is 68 and actor Bob Hoskins turns 62. Pat Conroy and Pat Sajak reach 59 and 58. Hillary Clinton 57 and Jaclyn Smith 57. Maggie Roche and Bootsy Collins 53. Keith Strickland 51. D W Moffett 50. Rita Wilson 46. Dylan McDermott 43 and Cary Elwes 42. Natalie Merchant 41. Keith Urban 37. Tom Cavanagh 36. Mark Barry BBMak 26.
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