Rock Hall Induction Dinners Return to Spark at Waldorf
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 14th annual induction dinner at the Waldorf Astoria revived the old magic with live jams and bold speeches. Inductees Paul McCartney Bruce Springsteen Billy Joel Curtis Mayfield Del Shannon and the Staple Singers highlighted a night ending with Springsteen and the E Street Band previewing a reunion tour. McCartney honored Linda McCartney and Cleveland New York and the Hall were cited as pivotal, with McCartney dedicating the moment to his late wife.
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Relatives of Buddy Holly sue MCA Records in Texas
The heirs of Buddy Holly sue MCA Records in state court asserting hoarded royalties forged contracts and unauthorized albums. Plaintiffs Maria Holly Larry Holley Travis Holley and Pat Holley seek damages in a multi million dollar case alleging MCA deceived Holly's parents into granting rights and that royalties and contracts are improper. The suit notes Holly died in 1959 at age 21 after a plane crash and cites songs including Thatll Be the Day Peggy Sue and Maybe Baby.
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MacNeil Lehrer and Times Seek Late Night PBS News Hour
MacNeil Lehrer Productions and The New York Times pursue a half hour late night national news program for PBS stations. The show aims to air at 11 p m east and west coast with local inserts and a younger audience, seeking 15 second underwriting credits to meet station guidelines.
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Barnicle to write weekly Sunday column for Daily News
Former Boston Globe columnist Mike Barnicle, who resigned over a fabricated column, will write a weekly column for the Sunday Daily News. Editor Edward Kosner cites Barnicle’s apology and ongoing work at WCVB-TV, with first piece set for March 28 from Lincoln Massachusetts.
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DIVX explained and billed for DVD rentals
A DIVX equipped DVD player lets consumers rent DIVX discs with several payment paths. A Bond movie like Tomorrow Never Dies can be bought outright for 19.35 or rented in 48 hour windows for 4.95, then billed monthly for continued access, or paid 14.95 for unlimited plays.
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