Brokaw defends hard news role amid cable era shifts
Tom Brokaw says network news remains strong as cable and online outlets alter the landscape. NBC Nightly News has added analytical pieces and social trend reports, while continuing to cover major stories. He accepts a university journalism award as NBC faces softer critics. Crook & Chase return to The Nashville Network with a weekday 3 PM slot after syndicated years.
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Bono visits Sarajevo as 45000 attend Kosovo stadium concert
Bono arrives at Sarajevo airport flashing a victory sign amid plans for a large postwar concert at the rebuilt Kosovo Olympic stadium. The event marks Bono’s pledge after spending New Year’s Eve 1995 with Sarajevans and is part of a broader Two Nations in Concert charity effort with the Spice Girls and leaders Mandela and Charles in Johannesburg.
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Brenda Lee to Enter CMA Hall of Fame Today in Branson
Hall of fame singer Brenda Lee from Branson Missouri will be inducted into the Country Music Association Hall of Fame today. Lee known for hits including I'm Sorry and Break It To Me Gently joins a distinguished group of country music legends.
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Compromise Key to Stones New Album Bridges to Babylon
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards describe renewed compromise as essential to the Rolling Stones album Bridges to Babylon. The duo discuss the track Might as Well Get Juiced co produced with the Dust Brothers, Richards’ hope for a different version, and the quick, diverse LA recording process.
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NBC tops season final week despite CBS debut strength
NBC led with a 9.1 rating and 16 share in the last week of the 1996-97 season while CBS and ABC trailed. George & Leo premiered strong for CBS. Nightly News led news programs. new fall season began after delays.
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McCartney's Standing Stone: A Second Classical Work
Paul McCartney unveils Standing Stone an epic 75 minute symphony for orchestra and chorus performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under Lawrence Foster. Critics praise its musicality while noting its hokey program and reliance on clichés and collaborators from Carl Davis to John Harle.
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