KX News: Paul McCartney

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

DMX is now serving a 90-day jail sentence. A spokesman for the Los Angeles city attorney say the rapper turned himself in yesterday afternoon. The sentence stems from a probation violation on a 2002 reckless driving conviction. A judge ruled the rapp

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:31:00 GMT

AP Entertainment & Arts Digest for Monday, July 26, 2010 Questions to Dolores Barclay, 212-621-1626, or dbarclay"at"ap.org, or Steve Loeper, 213-346-3135, or sloeper"at"ap.org. In video, contact Rob Merrill at 212-621-7258, or rmerrill

AP Entertainment & Arts Digest for Monday, July 26, 2010...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:36:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind., the seventh of nine children. His father, Joe, is a crane operator at U.S. steel who once played guitar in an R&B band. H

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Kobe Bryant says his latest NBA title is "by far the sweetest" because it came at the expense of the Boston Celtics. Bryant tossed in 23 points, despite a poor shooting night, to lead the Lakers to a 93-79 win in Game 7 of the finals. The victory he

AM PrepEntertainment History: Monday, June 14th

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:41:00 GMT

AM Prep-Entertainment History: Monday, June 14th MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On June 14th,

(Following Advance for Use Friday, June 18)

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:41:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On June 18th, 1977, Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten was slashe

(Following Advance for Use Friday, June 18)

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:41:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Friday, June 18, the 169th day of 2010. There are 196 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 18, 1940, during World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged his cou

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Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:47:00 GMT

AP Arts & Entertainment Digest for Thursday, June 3, 2010 Questions to Dolores Barclay, 212-621-1626, or dbarclay"at" ap.org, or Steve Loeper, 213-346-3135, or sloeper"at"ap.org. In video, contact Alicia Quarles at 212-621-7425. Expande

AP Arts & Entertainment Digest for Thursday, June 3, 2010...

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Faith Hill and Emmylou Harris are in some pretty select company. They were among the artists performing at the White House last night in a tribute to former Beatle Paul McCartney. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were sitting fron

Snag unsnagged...Gay rights order...McCartney at the White House...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:14:00 GMT

After a 12-hour delay, BP will apparently soon resume cutting the well pipe gushing oil at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. The blade was snagged for half a day. Once the pipe is cut, BP will attempt to put a cap on it so the oil can be safely sipho

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:32:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is extending child care, medical leave and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. Obama has directed federal agencies to immediately begin allowing domestic partners and their children some of the same

Obama extends gay rights...BP's saw freed...Activists reach Turkey...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:04:00 GMT

Another step forward for gay rights. President Barack Obama is extending child care, medical leave and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. It covers only benefits that can be extended under existing law, without congressional ac

Second saw may be needed...Activists head home...Auto sales gains...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Engineers trying to cap the pipe that's sending oil into the Gulf of Mexico may have to bring in a second saw to finish cutting the pipe. The one they've been using became stuck in the pipe today. Crews are still hoping to free it and then finish the

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:31:00 GMT

Afghan officials say three suicide attackers armed with guns and at least one grenade launcher were killed in an assault on a national peace conference. President Hamid Karzai has just opened the peace jirga when the attack began. He told the 1,

Obama takes economy spiel to Pittsburgh

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:22:00 GMT

President Barack Obama takes to the road again Wednesday to discuss the economy. This time he'll speak at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Earlier in the day, he'll meet with Gen. Ray Odierno (oh-dee-EHR'-noh), who leads U.S. forces in

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:20:00 GMT

He lived much of his life in the spotlight. And it's unclear whether his family wants the final moments of Gary Coleman to be seen by the public or done in private. An agent for the former child star says the actor's family is planning a memorial se

US library honors Paul McCartney for pop music

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMT

When it comes to popular music, it doesn't get much bigger than the tunes Paul McCartney has written and sung with the Beatles and on his own. The knighted 67-year-old pop star will be honored with Washington's highest award for pop music this w

(Following Advance for Use Friday, June 11)

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:55:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On June eleventh, 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis performed one of two s

McCartney's Mexico concert showing free on screen

Thu, 27 May 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Paul McCartney is allowing his concert in Mexico City to be viewed for free on a giant movie screen. Mexican Culture Secretary Elena Zepeda says the screen will be set up Friday night at a plaza in the capital's Chapultapec park. She says it's

Mon, 24 May 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Dolly Parton, who plays Miley Cyrus' aunt on "Hannah Montana," says the final season mirrors Cyrus' real life when it comes to backlash against her. Parton says there's a point where Cyrus' character, Miley Stewart, takes off her blonde "Hannah Monta

Stevie Wonder, other stars to honor Paul McCartney

Mon, 24 May 2010 07:53:00 GMT

The Jonas Brothers, Faith Hill, Stevie Wonder and Jerry Seinfeld are among an all-star lineup that will honor Paul McCartney next month at the White House. McCartney will receive the third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Cong

'Idol' judges back Bowersox, DeWyze for finale

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Casey James only had an all right night on "American Idol." The judges didn't back the 27-year-old musician from Fort Worth, Texas, on the Fox singing contest Tuesday, the final showdown before next week's finale. His mellow renditions of Er

(Following Advance for Use Monday, May 3)

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:13:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On May third, 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Bret Michaels is still in intensive care in critical condition after suffering a brain hemorrhage last week. As of yesterday, doctors were still searching for the cause of the bleeding at the base of his brain stem. He's under 24-hour care at an undi

Katie Stevens, Michael Lynche blossom on 'Idol'

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:14:00 GMT

"American Idol" finalists Katie Stevens and Michael Lynche don't need any help from their friends. The 17-year-old high school student from Middlebury, Conn., and the 26-year-old personal trainer from Astoria, N.Y., were in bloom with their inte

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Last night could be the night that changes Lee Dewyze's life. At least that's how Simon Cowell feels. Dewyze blew away the judges on "American Idol," with a rocking version of "Treat Her Like a Lady." Andrew Garcia also wowed the panel. Crystal Bow

Heather Mills squares off against nanny in court

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Heather Mills, the ex-wife of Paul McCartney, defended herself from accusations made by a former nanny at an employment tribunal in Britain. Sara Trumble says Mills was a rude, angry and dishonest woman who forced her to lie to McCartney.

Heather Mills in court battle with former employee

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:42:00 GMT

A former employee of Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills is suing her for sex discrimination. Sara Trumble wants compensation after allegedly being unfairly dismissed from her job as a nanny after she became pregnant. Mills' split from t

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:13:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On March 8, 1962, The Beatles made their TV debut o

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:20:00 GMT

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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:40:00 GMT

(Stations: Please substitute the following for V2262, slugged AM Prep-Entertainment History, which moved at 3:05 a.m. Eastern time. The new version removes Doc Watson's birthday. His birthday is March 3.) MORNING PREP - MORNING P

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Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:44:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On March fifth, 1955, Elvis Presley made his TV debut on the r

EMI says Abbey Road studios not for sale

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Struggling music company EMI Group has shelved plans to sell Abbey Road, the London recording studio made famous by The Beatles. News last week that EMI had been speaking to potential buyers sparked concern among music fans. Paul McCartney said

National Trust may save Abbey Road studios

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:54:00 GMT

Britain's National Trust may intervene to protect the Abbey Road studios where the Beatles recorded most of their hits. The London studios are being put up for sale by the cash-strapped record company EMI. The possibility that the studios

UK group urges Elton John to cancel Israel show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:06:00 GMT

A British academic group that supports Palestinian rights is urging singer Elton John to cancel a summer concert in Israel. The British Committee for Universities of Palestine says in an open letter to John that it is wrong to perform in Israel

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Feb. 9)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:41:00 GMT

! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On Feb. 9, 1964, The Beatles made their first live U.S. television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." An estimated 73 million people

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:27:00 GMT

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:55:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On February 16th, 1962, Bobby Vinton recorded the song "Roses

(Following Advance for Use Friday, February 19)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:55:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On February 19th, 1958, The Miracles released their first sing

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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:55:00 GMT

! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On Feb. 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed in a plane crash in Iowa. Holly was 22

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Big names like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and even Paul McCartney didn't get Oscar nominations yesterday, even though they all had songs that were eligible. Instead, one of the five songs that was nominated was by newcomer Ryan Bingham. So, he now h

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:26:00 GMT

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Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:42:00 GMT

! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On Feb. 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed in a plane crash in Iowa. Holly was 22, Val

Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis on single for Haiti

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:15:00 GMT

Organizers say Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis and Michael Buble have agreed to sing on a charity single for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The Sun newspaper is helping put together the single and says it will be a cover of R.E.M.'s 1993 ballad "E

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The key to getting a ticket to Hollywood on "American Idol" is to split your pants on national television. It worked for Cornelius Edwards of Boynton Beach, Florida, who ripped his pants while doing the splits. The judges felt sorry for him and put h

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Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:53:00 GMT

! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On Jan. 25, 1958, Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" became the first single ever to enter the U.K. pop chart at No. 1. In 1962, "Twis

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Teddy Pendergrass' funeral is set for next Saturday, January 23, at a church in Philadelphia. The official public viewing will be held next Friday. Pendergrass will be buried at a cemetery outside Philadelphia. He died of colon cancer Wednesday at th

Paul McCartney, Harrison Ford bound for the Globes

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:32:00 GMT

The Golden Globes' guest list includes a former Beatle, an Oscar winner and Indiana Jones. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association says Paul McCartney, Reese Witherspoon and Harrison Ford will be presenters at Sunday's show. Ricky Gervais

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:27:00 GMT

The Kiss Army are manning their battle stations after learning Kiss does not make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but ABBA does. Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Stooges, The Hollies and ABBA will be inducted in the next Rock Hall class. Kiss, Donna Summer,

Paul McCartney takes MeatFree Monday to EU

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:35:00 GMT

Paul McCartney has taken his Meat-Free Monday campaign to the European Parliament, saying the power to halt global warming lies as much with individuals as with their governments. McCartney met in Brussels with Rajendra K. Pachauri, head of the

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, December 8)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:14:00 GMT

MORNINGPREP-MORNINGPREP-MORNINGPREP-MORNINGPREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On December eighth, 1956, eleven-year-old Brenda Lee released her first single,

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:27:00 GMT

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:45:00 GMT

! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On Dec. 1, 1950, Sam Cooke joined the gospel group The Soul Stirrers. In 1956, the Leonard Bernstein (BURN'-styn) musical "Candide,"

US Library of Congress to honor Paul McCartney

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMT

The Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Librarian of Congress James Billington announced the prize Monday. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring next year, though the library hasn

Paul McCartney wins Gershwin Prize

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:16:00 GMT

The Library of Congress will bestow its Gershwin Prize upon Paul McCartney. The prize is given to a musician whose lifetime contributions to popular music exemplify the standards associated with composers George and Ira Gershwin. Librarian

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson....

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson. Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind., the seventh of nine children. His father, Joe, is a crane operator at U.S. steel who once played guitar in an R&B band

A Falcons player gets on the good side of PETA

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMT

Here's a change in Atlanta: A Falcons player showing some love for animals. Providing quite a contrast to Michael Vick's gruesome dogfighting operation, tight end Tony Gonzalez and his wife, October, posed in the nude for an anti-fur advertiseme

Beyonce, Paul McCartney in Thanksgiving specials

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:21:00 GMT

ABC says Paul McCartney and Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) will star in back-to-back one-hour specials Thanksgiving night. The evening starts at 9 p.m. EST with a Beyonce concert that was taped over the summer in Las Vegas. That will be followed b

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson....

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson....

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Paul McCartney plans European tour in December

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:40:00 GMT

Paul McCartney will return to Hamburg, where The Beatles honed their craft, to launch his first European tour in five years. McCartney announced Thursday he will play the German city on Dec. 2 to kick off the "Good Evening Europe" tour. Th

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson....

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, October 24)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:13:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On October 24th, 1957, singer-actor Bing Crosby married Kathy

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:14:00 GMT

The real Lucy from "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" has died. Lucy Vodden died in a London hospital after a long battle with lupus. She was 46. Vodden was friends with John Lennon's son Julian, who came home from school when he was 4 with a picture he

Early McCartney musings discovered in Liverpool

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:22:00 GMT

He famously wrote that he wanted to be a paperback writer. A recently discovered essay, penned in 1953 for a local competition, shows Paul McCartney got started early. A British researcher found an essay written by the former Beatle for the coro

Following Advance for Use Friday, Sept. 25)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:55:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Friday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2009. There are 97 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 25, 1789, the first United States Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution

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Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:10:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson....

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:34:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson. (Editors: Watch for dating of final entry on today's scheduled funeral.) Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind., the seventh of nine children. His father

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson....

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Judge rejects bid to stop Stella perfume launch

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:53:00 GMT

A British judge has declined to stop the release of a new Stella McCartney perfume in a dispute over the right to use the word "nude." The designer's new scent, STELLANUDE, is due to be launched in Britain this weekend. McCartney is the daughter o

McCartney at Cowboys Stadium, Rangers next door

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:04:00 GMT

Paul McCartney will perform at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium while the Texas Rangers play next door. That could cause some parking headaches on Wednesday night. McCartney's concert was expected to draw at least 40,000 to the $1.15 billion

McCartney at Cowboys Stadium tonight, Rangers next door...

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:43:00 GMT

The first big parking test for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium comes tonight with a Paul McCartney concert at the same time the Texas Rangers play next door. McCartney's concert is expected to draw at least 40,000 to the $1.15 billion Cowboys Sta

McCartney at Cowboys Stadium, Rangers next door

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:50:00 GMT

The first big parking test for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium comes with a Paul McCartney concert at the same time the Texas Rangers play next door. McCartney's concert, scheduled Wednesday night, was expected to draw at least 40,000 to the new

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, August 29)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:13:00 GMT

MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP ! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On August 29th, 1958, George Harrison joined John Lennon's band

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson....

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson. Stations: Edits throughout. The timeline is updated periodically. Discard previous versions. Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind., the seventh of nine c