Music
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Kenny Rogers brings Christmas tour to NapervilleOct 31, 2013 10:36 am - Grammy Award-winning recording star Kenny Rogers, recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, heads to the suburbs next month with his “Christmas & Hits Throu...
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Yoko Ono: ‘Thankful’ for McCartney’s commentsOct 31, 2013 9:49 am - NEW YORK — Yoko Ono says she’s thankful Paul McCartney appears to have gotten over his grudge against her. McCartney, in a recent Rolling Stone interview, said he’s gett...
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Marvin Gaye’s children sue over ‘Blurred Lines’Oct 31, 2013 6:30 am - LOS ANGELES — Two of Marvin Gaye’s children have countersued Robin Thicke and his collaborators on the hit “Blurred Lines” for copyright infringement. The suit filed Wed...
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Gyptian brings the heat on 4th albumOct 31, 2013 6:00 am - Gyptian, “Sex, Love & Reggae” (VP Records) After the Nicki Minaj-assisted 2010 hit, “Hold You,” reggae star Gyptian returns with his fourth album, which is a subtle blen...
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Dist. 214 bands report successful fall seasonsOct 30, 2013 2:52 pm - In Northwest Suburban High School District 214, Elk Grove, Prospect and Rolling Meadows high school bands recently reported on successful fall seasons. The Elk Grove Hig...
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Chicago Master Singers perform Brahms and Rutter at TechnyOct 30, 2013 12:41 pm - Barrington-based Chicago Master Singers will open its 35th anniversary season with performances of three choral masterpieces by Johannes Brahms — “Schicksalslied,” “Begr...
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American Country Awards hands Swift eight nominationsOct 30, 2013 7:04 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift is the top nominee for the American Country Awards. Swift received eight nominations, including top honor artist of the year. Blake Shelt...
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Stevie Wonder plans two albums next yearOct 30, 2013 6:58 am - LOS ANGELES — Stevie Wonder plans to release two albums next year, including some newly written songs, and he’s working on a third. The 63-year-old performer said in an...
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Weekend picks: Richard Marx brings 'Endless Summer Nights' backOct 30, 2013 6:00 am - Marx the spot Singer and songwriter Richard Marx performs Friday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $30-$40. (630) 637-...
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Music notes: Kanye, Lamar play United Center next weekOct 30, 2013 5:30 am - In the spotlight Chicago native Kanye West has been so overexposed lately, whether because of his frequent public hissy fits or his relationship with reality TV sta...