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"The Wrestler" actress Evan Rachel Wood (1987)

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/28/pretenders_chrissie_hynde_talks_new_tour Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:35:44 EST Entertainment News 109037@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not too long ago, Chrissie Hynde was still touring behind the same hits that have made her husky, vibrato-steeped voice one of the most memorable in rock 'n' roll.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/31/the_cat_empire_unveil_dancing_nuns_new_a_22 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:00 EST Entertainment News 82756@http://www.starpulse.com/news Getting chased around by scantily clad nuns isn't an everyday occurrence for most of us. But for Australian superstars The Cat Empire it's not necessarily out of the ordinary.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/31/chrissie_hynde_leads_new_york_horse_prot Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:45:07 EST Entertainment News 76398@http://www.starpulse.com/news Chrissie Hynde is fronting a protest on Thursday against the famous horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, New York. The Pretenders singer married her now ex-husband, rocker Jim Kerr (Simple Minds), in one of the carriages in 1984 -

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/25/coldplay_can_t_write_christmas_songs Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:00:00 EST Entertainment News 72316@http://www.starpulse.com/news British rockers Coldplay love writing Christmas songs, but have given up because they are so bad at it. The Yellow hit makers have decided to stick to recording cover versions of classic festive hits instead.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/09/07/celebrity_birthdays_september_42 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 58223@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Thirteen" actress Evan Rachel Wood (1987), "Final Destination" actor Devon Sawa (1978), "American Pie" actress Shannon Elizabeth (1976), rapper Eazy-E (1963; d. 1995), songwriter Diane Warren (1956), actor Corbin Bernsen (1954), actress Susan Blakely (1952), Pretenders singer/guitarist Chrissie Hynde (1951), "The Simpsons" voice actress Julie Kavner (1951), disco singer Gloria Gaynor (1949), singer Buddy Holly (1936; d. 1959), jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins (1930), English actor Peter Lawford (1923; d. 1984), actor Anthony Quayle (1913; d. 1989), and Hungarian film director Elia Kazan (1909; d. 2003).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/09/bruce_springsteen_s_piano_for_sale_on_eb Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:47:27 EST Entertainment News 55159@http://www.starpulse.com/news An acoustic piano once belonging to Bruce Springsteen is up for sale on internet auction site eBay. The instrument, which has also been played by Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Ricky Nelson, Patti Smith and the Pretenders, was owned by Springsteen between 1977 and 1979 in the New York apartment he shared with then-girlfriend Lynn Goldsmith.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/11/hynde_lobbies_for_vegetarianism Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:00:00 EST Entertainment News 51115@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rock singer Chrissie Hynde is such a strict vegetarian, she will only vote for animal-loving politicians. The Pretenders frontwoman is a fierce defender of animal rights and views people's diets as a reflection of their character.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/05/pretenders_singer_chrissie_hynde_to_open Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:42:17 EST Entertainment News 50093@http://www.starpulse.com/news AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chrissie Hynde is opening a vegetarian restaurant here named VegeTerranean. Hynde, lead singer of the Pretenders and Akron native, will sing accompanied by an acoustic guitarist at a free concert at the grand opening of the upscale restaurant on Sept. 15.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/22/elton_john_fan_pays_220_000_for_a_serena Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:26:31 EST Entertainment News 48431@http://www.starpulse.com/news A generous fan of British singer Elton John paid $220,000 on Thursday to be serenaded by the star. The star-studded karaoke benefit in London saw the Rocket Man cover Elvis Presley classic Are You Lonesome Tonight? in aid of the Hoping Foundation, a charity which supports children in Palestine.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/20/the_pretenders_get_back_on_the_chain_gan Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:30:00 EST Entertainment News 48111@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Pretenders stormed to the top of the pops on a string of unforgettable singles, two classic albums and relentless touring only to suffer the tragic loss of two members. Rather than throw in the towel or succumb to the cliche of a solo career for Chrissie Hynde -- the band's singer and songwriter -- surviving members Hynde and drummer Martin Chambers resolved to carry on.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/12/celebrity_birthdays_june_42 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 42237@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday To Lillix guitarist Tasha-Ray Evin (1984), Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima (1981), "Clerks II" star Jason Mewes (1974), late Blues Traveler bassist Bobby Sheehan (1968; d. 1999), actress Paula Marshall (1965), They Might Be Giants singer John Linnell (1959), actor Timothy Busfield (1957), late Pretenders bass player Pete Farndon (1952; d. 1983), Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos (1951), Boston singer Brad Delp (1951), jazz pianist Chick Corea (1941), Holocaust victim Anne Frank (1929), 41st President of the United States George H.W. Bush (1924), and Austrian artist Egon Schiele (1890; d. 1918).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/03/maroon_5_makes_billboard_chart_history Thu, 03 May 2007 16:02:00 EST Entertainment News 40826@http://www.starpulse.com/news Maroon 5 has made U.S. pop chart history after scoring the biggest jump to number one ever on the Billboard Hot 100. The group's Makes Me Wonder has shot up the chart from number 64 to number one, beating Kelly Clarkson's previous jump from 52 to the top spot.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/26/touching_tv_charity_drive_brings_america Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:25:13 EST Entertainment News 39669@http://www.starpulse.com/news Tears of joy and sadness flowed in the US last night as American Idol highlighted the plight of poverty-stricken kids in Africa and America. The TV talent contest became a charity drive for two magical hours when pop, rock and movie stars filmed special messages, videos and performed live in a bid to highlight charity organization ONE: The Campaign To Make Poverty History.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/19/shannon_moore_s_evaporate_is_10_spot_lab Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:30:00 EST Entertainment News 34470@http://www.starpulse.com/news While i-Tunes set the standard by offering tracks for just $.99 each, the 10 Spot label has been launched with the digital download customer in mind. Believing in the mantra "10 Tracks, 10 Bucks, Every Time" 10 Spot stands firm with their new price point.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/02/rock_and_roll_hall_of_fame_induction_cer Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:19:48 EST Entertainment News 32511@http://www.starpulse.com/news For the first time ever, VH1 Classic will air the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" LIVE on Monday, March 12 at 8:30 PM/ET. Music fans will get to see and hear Van Halen, R.E.M., Patti Smith, The Ronettes, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five get inducted into this esteemed musical institution as the action and music unfolds.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/24/jingle_bell_rock_the_top_christmas_tunes Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 24534@http://www.starpulse.com/news We all have a favorite Christmas tune, but have you ever wondered which classic pop ditty is the most successful at this special time of year? Over the past five years, the American Society Of Composers, Authors And Publishers (ASCAP) has tapped into Santa's iPod in an effort to find out just what songs really make Christmas special.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/13/the_history_boys_soundtrack_spotlights_a_21 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:05:33 EST Entertainment News 21305@http://www.starpulse.com/news After winning five Tonys earlier this year-including honors for Best Play--The History Boys is set to conquer the big screen this November with Fox Searchlight's film adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/09/rod_stewart_to_release_first_rock_album__10 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:59:43 EST Entertainment News 18241@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rod Stewart returns to his roots with the release of "Still The Same... Great Rock Classics Of Our Time," a landmark recording of great rock songs and Stewart's first rock album in over 8 years, scheduled for release October 10th on J Records. "Still The Same... Great Rock Classics Of Our Time" comes on the heels of the unprecedented success of the four volumes that comprise his Grammy-award winning "Great American Songbook" series,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/26/the_pretenders_first_two_albums_expanded_3 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:36:29 EST Entertainment News 16909@http://www.starpulse.com/news Despite only releasing two albums, the legacy of the Pretenders' original lineup still looms large. Singer Chrissie Hynde; guitarist James Honeyman Scott; bassist Pete Farndon; and drummer Martin Chambers scored back-to-back Top 10 albums on both sides of the Atlantic in 1980 and 1981. Rhino adds to the iconic band's canon with double-disc editions of the Pretenders' debut and follow-up that feature live cuts, demos, and previously unreleased tracks;

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/07/celebrity_birthdays_september_7 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 15107@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Thirteen" actress Evan Rachel Wood (1987), "Final Destination" actor Devon Sawa (1978), "American Pie" actress Shannon Elizabeth (1976), rapper Eazy-E (1963; d. 1995), songwriter Diane Warren (1956), actor Corbin Bernsen (1954), actress Susan Blakely (1952), Pretenders singer/guitarist Chrissie Hynde (1951), "The Simpsons" voice actress Julie Kavner (1951), disco singer Gloria Gaynor (1949), singer Buddy Holly (1936; d. 1959), jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins (1930), English actor Peter Lawford (1923; d. 1984), actor Anthony Quayle (1913; d. 1989), and Hungarian film director Elia Kazan (1909; d. 2003).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/07/19/vh1_classic_to_air_mtv_s_first_24_hours_1 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:20:32 EST Entertainment News 10723@http://www.starpulse.com/news Music lovers may remember the first video ever to be played on the first music television network, MTV, but do they remember the video that followed? VH1 Classic is giving viewers a second chance to relive the first moments that music videos came alive on TV by traveling back in time for a 24-hour event that showcases the first videos ever to be played on MTV.

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