Music
Miami Rapper Bizzle was assassinated
By GalaTView Staff
Miami rapper Bizzle, born Robert Labranche, was shot and killed outside of a car wash late Monday, local police have confirmed.
The 37-year-old artist was seen by witnesses arguing with a younger man in front of the business. Shortly thereafter, a hail of gunfire was heard. Police say they are looking for an African-American suspect believed to be in his twenties and last seen wearing all black.
"La Cuenta Atrás" is among the most welcomed records by audiences in Spain
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Vega is not an ordinary artist. Her recent nomination for the Latin Grammy in the category of Best Pop/Rock Album is undoubtedly recognition for a great album, but also for a great artist. “La Cuenta Atrás” (Sony Music), produced by Sebastian Krys, a renowned producer, “is an optimistic record” according to Vega, “this is the record I had to make; this nomination is definitely encouraging and reaffirming and keeps me working in the same direction”. For this record, Vega has had the collaboration of exceptional musicians such as Abe Laboriel Jr., David Levita, Chris Chaney and Robert J. Manning Jr.
A musical genre often times describes an artist’s personality, but in Vega’s case definitions don’t apply. She was born in Cordoba, Spain, as Mercedes Migel Carpio, and graduated from her career in advertising and public relations. Vega has a great passion: music who is a performer and songwriter of her own songs. She is actively involved in all aspects of her career: writing songs, and producing music and videos, where she is always involved in writing the screenplay as well as acting.
Debbie Reynolds was hospitalized
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Debbie Reynolds, the famous 80-year-old actress and singer has been hospitalized and is canceling upcoming appearances after suffering an adverse reaction to medication. Debbie Reynolds has cancelled all appearances for the next three months and her manager Milt Suchin who said the star was taking a “wait-and-see approach” concerning upcoming events.
Rihanna more famous than ever
Rihanna was selected by Billboard to be their “Top Pop Artist of the Last 20 Years.”The news came as a surprise to industry insiders considering the pop singer released her first single only seven years ago. Rihanna is expected to be a nominee at the 2012 American Music Awards. Nominations will be revealed soon for the anticipated celebration of music, which will take place in November.
50th Anniversary cover of Love Me Do by The Beatles
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“Love Me Do” on the 50th anniversary of its release for use in filming a story about the Beatles at Liverpool’s historic Cavern Club, the shop that sold the disc. Paul McCartney was only 16 years old when he composed, in 1958, the [Love Me Do] song. John Lennon contributed to the bridge of the song. With only 18 (different) words and mainly 2 (+1) chords they reached No 17 on the UK Record Retailer charts (end of 1962). No wonder that after a while they were composing No 1 hits.
Jason Statham shares credits with Jennifer López
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Photos by: Alfonso De Elías.
Jason Statham’s latest film is Parker, in which he plays a thief who’s double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Later, he teams up with the feisty Leslie (Jennifer López), and resolves to get his stolen cash back. All this, of course, is an excuse for our hero to break the noses and generally Statham every member of the supporting cast, including Taylor Hackford, Michael Chiklis and Nick Nolte.
Usher brights with his own light
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Just a week after announcing the dates for a 21-stop European Euphoria Tour, Usher announced on Thursday (September 27) that he will be postponing those dates until fall 2013. Usher has yet to speak publicly about his new role as judge in “The Voice.”
Jennifer Lawrence sings in a musical scene
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Lawrence was so nervous about how she’d sound in her lip-synced through a musical scene in upcoming movie House At The End Of The Street because she feared her singing voice was not good enough. The Hunger Games star plays a young singer named Elissa Cassidy in the new horror film, and the script calls for her character to play the guitar and croon.
Yoko Ono was awarded
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Yoko Ono awarded the Russian punk band Pussy Riot this year’s LennonOno grant for peace. The artist – the widow of Beatles musician John Lennon – will screen the words ”Imagine Peace” intermittently throughout the day on three huge screens around the iconic square, the message, which sums up the lyrics of John’s 1971 song ‘Imagine’, will be translated into 24 languages. The LennonOno Grant for Peace is given every two years to honour Yoko Ono’s late husband John Lennon’s dedication to peace and human rights.
Tony Bennett and Marc Anthony will be in a Duet "For Once In My Life"
Legendary performer and 17-Time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, will release his latest CD, TONY BENNETT: VIVA DUETS, worldwide on Monday, October 22nd on Columbia Records. VIVA DUETS, is the singer’s third duets-themed project, following the platinum selling and critically praised DUETS and DUETS II CDs. Featuring many top names in the Latin recording industry, VIVA DUETS finds Bennett performing his greatest hits with a celebrated roster of artists including Marc Anthony, Christina Aguilera, Ricardo Arjona, Chayanne, Franco De Vita, Gloria Estefan, Vicente Fernandez, Juan Luis Guerra, Dani Martin Romeo Santos, Thalia, and Vicentico. A truly international endeavor, VIVA DUETS features bi-lingual performances with artists representing nine countries and three continents.
