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Heart attacks. Plane crashes. Car crashes. Drug overdoses. Murder. Over the years, these have become some of the most common causes of the often shocking deaths in the music industry. On a lighter note, some might argue that even ham sandwiches have been involved.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/20/american_idol_showdown_adam_should_win_i Wed, 20 May 2009 09:03:15 EST Entertainment News 123263@http://www.starpulse.com/news It's interesting the way Ryan Seacrest framed last night's battle of the American Idol finalists, painting a major contrast between the two contestants.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/02/catching_up_with_teairra_mari_on_her_new Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:10:17 EST Entertainment News 116514@http://www.starpulse.com/news After being dropped by Jay-Z's label, Ms. Teairra Mari has been out of the spotlight. Now with her second album, At That Point, Teairra is ready to make a strong comeback.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/02/lynda_carter_loses_the_hero_suit_picks_u Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:19:18 EST Entertainment News 112055@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - Lynda Carter peers at the ultrasleek stereo in her hotel room, trying to find the right button - any button, really - that will get it to accept her CD.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/22/celebrity_birthdays_january_88 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 105731@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "7th Heaven" actress Beverley Mitchell (1981), American singer Willa Ford (1981), Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody (1980), "Malcolm in the Middle" actor Christopher Masterson (1980),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/11/25/seal_discusses_his_album_soul_his_love_f Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:49:21 EST Entertainment News 104522@http://www.starpulse.com/news The gorgeous 45 year old crooner from the UK is at it again. Grammy award winning soul artist Seal is back with his 6th studio album "Soul." It is a 12 track collection of classic soul songs

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/11/10/music_review_seal_has_soul_with_new_cove Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:10:11 EST Entertainment News 103178@http://www.starpulse.com/news There's no doubt his music has always had soul, but now Seal properly covers the genre with his new aptly titled new album, "Soul."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/27/seal_to_release_album_of_covers_soul_nov_11 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 101974@http://www.starpulse.com/news Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will release a new album, "Soul," on Warner Bros. Records on November 11, 2008. It is the best-selling artist's sixth studio album and was created in partnership with

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/30/new_artist_watch_qwote Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 82252@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jive Records along with Miami based Final Cut Music Group and legendary label Slip N Slide (home of artists Trick Daddy, Trina, Plies and Rick Ross among others) announces the signing of singer/songwriter Qwote.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/22/celebrity_birthdays_january_53 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 72943@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "7th Heaven" actress Beverley Mitchell (1981), American singer Willa Ford (1981), Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody (1980), "Malcolm in the Middle" actor Christopher Masterson (1980), character actor Balthazar Getty (1975), "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" actress Olivia d'Abo (1967),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/11/thievery_corporation_producer_rob_garza_ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 67348@http://www.starpulse.com/news Having spent over the past ten years creating, producing, remixing and touring, Rob Garza has been influenced by an endless list of diverse artists. Some surprising, some not. In fact, for Dust Galaxy, he was more influenced by non-musicians…

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/04/fill_your_stocking_with_modern_day_holid Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 66195@http://www.starpulse.com/news On October 2nd Shout! Factory released Darlene Love's first Christmas album, It's Christmas, Of Course, which is sure to start a holiday tradition of its own!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/14/check_out_johnta_austin_s_new_single_vid_4 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 55842@http://www.starpulse.com/news His name is already familiar to record buyers who make note of the songwriting credits on major hit records by such superstar artists as Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/02/aretha_franklin_among_judges_at_audition Wed, 02 May 2007 11:42:38 EST Entertainment News 40499@http://www.starpulse.com/news SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) _ Breanna Norman quietly walked up to the microphone, took a deep breath, closed her eyes and began singing ''Amazing Grace.'' About a minute later, the 10-year-old thanked Aretha Franklin for listening to her.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/07/rolling_stones_aamp_paul_simon_songs_add Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:32:20 EST Entertainment News 33018@http://www.starpulse.com/news Songs by rockers The Rolling Stones and Paul Simon have been hailed as historic works of art after being chosen for preservation by the Library Of Congress. The Rolling Stones' classic single "Satisfaction" and Simon's "Graceland" will be preserved in the National Recordings Registry for future generations to enjoy.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/22/celebrity_birthdays_january_22 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 25805@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "7th Heaven" actress Beverley Mitchell (1981), American singer Willa Ford (1981), Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody (1980), "Malcolm in the Middle" actor Christopher Masterson (1980), character actor Balthazar Getty (1975), "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" actress Olivia d'Abo (1967), "Unfaithful" star Diane Lane (1965), Will Smith partner DJ Jazzy Jeff (1965), late INXS singer Michael Hutchence (1960; d. 1997), "Exorcist" star Linda Blair (1959), "Dawson's Creek" actor John Wesley Shipp (1956), Journey singer Steve Perry (1949), British actor John Hurt (1940), "Incredible Hulk" actor Bill Bixby (1934; d. 1993), "Carrie" actress Piper Laurie (1932), Motown singer Sam Cooke (1931; d. 1964), jazz trombonist J.J. Johnson (1924; d. 2001), prolific film actress Ann Sothern (1909; d. 2001), Russian choreographer George Balanchine (1904?; d. 1983), and film director D.W. Griffith (1875; d. 1948).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/19/multi_grammy_winning_jazz_superstars_geo Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:36:33 EST Entertainment News 19203@http://www.starpulse.com/news On October 24th, the music world will be dazzled by a harmonic convergence of superstars when singer/guitarist/songwriter George Benson teams with vocalist extraordinaire/songwriter Al Jarreau for Givin' It Up. Friends and label-mates for over three decades, this outing marks the first time that the two artists, both multiple Grammy® winners with Gold and Platinum selling albums, have recorded together as equal partners.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/16/rare_and_unreleased_music_highlights_sou Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:31:22 EST Entertainment News 8405@http://www.starpulse.com/news Atlantic Records was home to many of the legendary singers, songwriters and producers who defined the sweet sound of the early 1960s and '70s soul. Rhino Records uncovers forgotten classics drawn from Atlantic's vast library and brings them together for a pair of single-disc

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/04/05/first_us_album_from_british_soul_singer_ Wed, 05 Apr 2006 20:30:21 EST Entertainment News 5256@http://www.starpulse.com/news You'd be forgiven for not knowing James Hunter. But not for long.... While music critics are busy compiling their 'Best of 2005' lists, this out-of-nowhere soul genius has already recorded the first classic album of 2006. A virtual unknown here in the States, The All Music Guide calls Hunter "one of the best blue-eyed soul singers to emerge in the late 20th Century."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/22/today_s_celebrity_birthdays_jan_22 Sun, 22 Jan 2006 03:00:40 EST Entertainment News 1355@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "7th Heaven" actress Beverley Mitchell (1981), American singer Willa Ford (1981), Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody (1980), "Malcolm in the Middle" actor Christopher Masterson (1980), character actor Balthazar Getty (1975), "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" actress Olivia d'Abo (1967), "Unfaithful" star Diane Lane (1965), Will Smith partner DJ Jazzy Jeff (1965), late INXS singer Michael Hutchence (1960; d. 1997), "Exorcist" star Linda Blair (1959), "Dawson's Creek" actor John Wesley Shipp (1956), Journey singer Steve Perry (1949), British actor John Hurt (1940), "Incredible Hulk" actor Bill Bixby (1934; d. 1993), "Carrie" actress Piper Laurie (1932), Motown singer Sam Cooke (1931; d. 1964), jazz trombonist J.J. Johnson (1924; d. 2001), prolific film actress Ann Sothern (1909; d. 2001), Russian choreographer George Balanchine (1904?; d. 1983), and film director D.W. Griffith (1875; d. 1948).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/16/cat_stevens_returns_with_definitive_2_cd Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:30:48 EST Entertainment News 654@http://www.starpulse.com/news New two-CD Gold Retrospective Collection (click for review) from Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) Features The Hits "The First Cut Is The Deepest," "Where Do The Children Play?," "Hard Headed Woman," "Wild World," "Moonshadow," "Morning Has Broken," "Peace Train," "Oh Very Young" And More.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/03/elvis_costello_is_a_very_busy_guy Thu, 03 Nov 2005 14:08:49 EST Entertainment News 398@http://www.starpulse.com/news Elvis Costello has put an impressive coda onto the end of 2005, a year which has already seen the release of a special edition of his latest album, 'The Delivery Man,' his 'Live in Memphis' concert DVD, a CD of his performance on Marian McPartland's "Piano Jazz" show, 'The Right Spectacle,' a DVD collection of his music videos, the Rhino re-release of his celebrated album 'King of America,' a performance on the Today Show's outdoor concert series, and a full-length US tour.

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