Daily entertainment news covering Isaac Hayes en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/10/15/dj_a_m_jay_z_aamp_93_exclusive_mixes_all Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:30:23 EST Entertainment News 141205@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) recently dropped the needle on DJ Hero's full set list

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/08/20/celebrity_birthdays_august_134 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 131242@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Strange Days At Blake Holsey High" actor Robert Clark (1986), Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst (1970), Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell (1966; d. 2004), rapper KRS-One (1965),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/23/mega_oscar_diary_ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:22:41 EST Entertainment News 111414@http://www.starpulse.com/news Before we get started on the Mega Oscar Diary, let's go to a few random ramblings from the cadre of pre-shows around the dial:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/25/soul_men_sings_its_way_to_dvd_february_10 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST Entertainment News 108804@http://www.starpulse.com/news Twenty years after an argument that destroyed their friendship and soul band, lead singers Louis and Floyd must re-connect in order to honor their late bandleader at his funeral. In a trip that takes them

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/31/stax_records_to_release_soundtrack_to_so_4 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:48:47 EST Entertainment News 102436@http://www.starpulse.com/news Authentic soul music and superstar musical performances are the consistent theme and backdrop for the side-splitting comedy, Soul Men, starring entertainment icons Bernie Mac, who passed away on August 9,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/06/slick_rick_among_honorees_at_vh1_hip_hop Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:46:01 EST Entertainment News 100078@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade - getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/19/examining_the_music_biopic Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:07:37 EST Entertainment News 98316@http://www.starpulse.com/news The biopic is a longstanding Hollywood tradition. There are the big budget epics like the now infamous Elizabeth Taylor vehicle "Cleopatra," David Lean's masterpiece,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/18/bmi_names_hank_williams_jr_a_music_icon Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:20:22 EST Entertainment News 98452@http://www.starpulse.com/news NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Hank Williams Jr. will be honored as an icon at this year's BMI awards. The honor puts Williams in elite company. Past honorees include

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/24/isaac_hayes_family_wants_songs_back Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:00:39 EST Entertainment News 96401@http://www.starpulse.com/news Soul legend Isaac Hayes' family is to launch legal action to retrieve the rights to his hit songs. The singer's back catalog, which includes classics such as "Do Your Thing"

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/20/celebrity_birthdays_august_82 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 94276@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Strange Days At Blake Holsey High" actor Robert Clark (1986), Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst (1970), Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell (1966; d. 2004), rapper KRS-One (1965), actor James Marsters (1962),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/13/south_park_pays_tribute_to_isaac_chef_ha Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:58:26 EST Entertainment News 95521@http://www.starpulse.com/news South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have paid tribute to the late Isaac Hayes - by posting a message on the show's website.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/13/sheriff_s_department_hayes_likely_died_o Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:52:21 EST Entertainment News 95488@http://www.starpulse.com/news MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/12/aretha_franklin_pays_tribute_to_isaac_ha Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 95451@http://www.starpulse.com/news Aretha Franklin has become the latest star to come forward with a tribute to Isaac Hayes, who died on Sunday. In a statement, the soul legend insists the "Walk On By" hitmaker was much more than just a singer/songwriter,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/12/dionne_warwick_and_gloria_gaynor_pay_tri Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:08:21 EST Entertainment News 95379@http://www.starpulse.com/news Singers Dionne Warwick and Gloria Gaynor are the latest stars to pay tribute to Isaac Hayes, who died on Sunday.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/10/award_winning_musician_isaac_hayes_passe_65 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:28:25 EST Entertainment News 95249@http://www.starpulse.com/news MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Isaac Hayes, the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless ''Theme From Shaft'' won Academy and Grammy awards, has been found dead at home. He was 65.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/13/notes_aamp_quotes_1 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:00:44 EST Entertainment News 77873@http://www.starpulse.com/news Elle Macpherson's nickname in school was 'Smelly Ellie,' although the supermodel insists it was only because it rhymed.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/01/impress_your_loved_one_with_a_message_fr Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:12:47 EST Entertainment News 76488@http://www.starpulse.com/news Soul man Isaac Hayes is offering romantics the chance to spring a surprise on their loved ones this St. Valentine's Day - by providing his famous voice in phone messages.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/17/lights_camera_scientology_ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:50:01 EST Entertainment News 71530@http://www.starpulse.com/news With a ban in Germany on the horizon, scientology has come under severe media scrutiny and public debate in recent years. Ever since Tom Cruise defamed Brooke Shields during post-partum-depression-gate '07, the quasi-religion has been a heated topic. It's been called an oppressive cult. A money-guzzler.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/07/host_of_stars_honor_willie_nelson_with_b Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:34:54 EST Entertainment News 66872@http://www.starpulse.com/news NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Willie Nelson received BMI's icon award Tuesday during the organization's 55th annual Country Awards, and several of his friends showed up to help him celebrate.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/05/the_temptations_return_with_48th_studio_ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:30:00 EST Entertainment News 66713@http://www.starpulse.com/news With 2006's Grammy-nominated Reflections, The Temptations performed the Motown classics they always loved but never had the chance to previously record.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/20/celebrity_birthdays_august_51 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 54431@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Strange Days At Blake Holsey High" actor Robert Clark (1986), Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst (1970), Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell (1966; d. 2004), rapper KRS-One (1965), actor James Marsters (1962), actress Sophie Aldred (1962), "The Ice Storm" actress Joan Allen (1956), Hong Kong singer Agnes Chan (1955), musician John Hiatt (1952), Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott (1949; d. 1986), Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant (1948), journalist Connie Chung (1946), "Dr. Who" actor Sylvester McCoy (1943), scientologist Isaac Hayes (1942), singer Jim Reeves (1923; and 23rd President of the United States Benjamin Harrison (1833; d. 1901).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/19/fans_puzzled_by_a_lost_isaac_hayes Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:38:58 EST Entertainment News 52345@http://www.starpulse.com/news Isaac Hayes stunned fans at a Stax Records tribute concert in Hollywood on Wednesday night by mumbling his way through his set and stammering to the audience. The soul man, who turns 65 next month, was headlining the 50 Years of Stax concert at the Hollywood Bowl - but his puzzling performance left many fans worrying about his health.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/12/bmi_to_honor_willie_nelson_as_music_icon Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:56:43 EST Entertainment News 51181@http://www.starpulse.com/news NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Willie Nelson can add another award to his long list of accolades. Broadcast Music Inc. announced Thursday that it will bestow upon Nelson its icon designation during its 55th annual Country Awards Nov. 6 in Nashville.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/25/soul_stars_celebrate_50_years_of_stax Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:06:06 EST Entertainment News 48763@http://www.starpulse.com/news Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples and Booker T. & The MG's were among the soul stars who reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of record label Stax on Friday. The 50 Years Of Stax concert was hosted by American Idol judge Randy Jackson and Public Enemy star Chuck D. at the Orpheum in Memphis, Tennessee, where Stax Records was based.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/13/memphis_to_host_seven_days_of_soul_june_22 Sun, 13 May 2007 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 41761@http://www.starpulse.com/news Underscoring its role as a contemporary and historical center of American music, Memphis, Tennessee will host "Seven Days of Soul" June 16- 22, as part of the city's year-long "50 Years of Soul" celebration.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/08/isaac_hayes_reveals_he_dated_dionne_warw Tue, 08 May 2007 16:12:41 EST Entertainment News 41547@http://www.starpulse.com/news Isaac Hayes and Dionne Warwick were once a secret soul super couple. The Shaft hitmaker recently revealed he and Warwick, Whitney Houston's cousin, dated in the 1970s. He says, "I went out with Dionne (for) about six or seven years. We'll be friends for life."

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