George Bush, Howard Dean square off over Springsteen constituency
Campaign operations for George Bush and Howard Dean will converge on Bruce Springsteen’s Giants Stadium stand next weekend in an effort to raise, respectively, money and awareness for their candidates.
Campaign operations for George Bush and Howard Dean will converge on Bruce Springsteen’s Giants Stadium stand next weekend in an effort to raise, respectively, money and awareness for their candidates.
The New Jersey Daily Record reports that the Republican Party has acquired a suite for the Sunday (7/27) show and is re-selling the 22 tickets for $1,000 each. The Democratic New Jersey for Dean camp is hosting a free potluck get-together in the venue’s parking lot prior to Saturday’s (7/26) show. Dean reps note that face-value tickets are still available for those interested in checking out the show after the tailgate party.
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Stars come out for Luther Vandross video
Beyoncé, Monica, Stevie Wonder and Ruben Studdard are among the artists who will appear in a video for Luther Vandross’ latest single, “Dance with My Father.” Vandross has been hospitalized since he suffered a stroke in April.
A J Records spokesperson said that the video has the look and feel of a home movie.
Read the story at MTV.com
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Back to ‘Reality’ for David Bowie
“Reality," David Bowie’s 26th studio album, is scheduled for release on Sept. 16. He’ll back the effort with his first world tour in almost 10 years.
The album features nine originals, as well as covers of Jonathan Richman’s “Pablo Picasso” and George Harrision’s “Try Some, Buy Some.”
Read the story at Billboard.com
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Michael Jackson opposes bill to make file-swapping a felony
Pop star Michael Jackson issued a statement on Monday (7/21) stating his opposition to the Authors, Consumer and Computer Owners Protection and Security Act of 2003, which would make downloading copyrighted music over the Internet a felony.
“I am speechless about the idea of putting music fans in jail for downloading music. It is wrong to illegally download, but the answer cannot be jail,” Jackson said. “Here in America we create new opportunities out of adversity, not punitive laws and we should look to new technologies, like Apple’s new Music Store for solutions. This way innovation continues to be the hallmark of America. It is the fans that drive the success of the music business; I wish this would not be forgotten.”
Under the bill, which was introduced last week by Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Howard Berman (D-Calif.), a person convicted of illegally swapping music could face penalties of up to five years and prison and a $250,000 fine.
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