After a lengthy search, the actor who will play Katherine Mayfair's (Dana Delany) ex-husband in 'Desperate Housewives' has been found.
TV Guide reports that former 'West Wing' star Gary Cole has signed on to play the character.
Cole's first episode will be screened on US TV on 20 April.
The actor's other credits include 'Midnight Caller' and 'Office Space'.
For more on 'Desperate Housewives', read our blog here.
Monday, 23 June 2008
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Reality TV rejects set for Eurovision?
A number of former reality television stars are set to compete for the chance to represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Among those vying for the chance to perform at the event in Belgrade in May are former 'X Factor' star Andy Abraham, 'Any Dream Will Do' star Rob McVeigh and 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?' contestant Simona Armstrong.
They will face competition from former 'EastEnders' star Michelle Gayle, pop duo Loveshy (made up of contestants from 'Popstars: The Rivals') and girl group The Revelations.
The six acts will take part in the 'Eurovision - Your Decision' programme next month, with the winner becoming the UK's official entry for the Eurovision.
BBC's Eurovision host Terry Wogan said: "A turkey is one of the contenders for this year's Irish entry. For the past few years, we've been picking a turkey for the UK.
"Let's hope that the British public will make the right decision this year and give the UK's entry a fighting chance against the Eastern Bloc in Belgrade in May."
For more on Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls, click here.
Among those vying for the chance to perform at the event in Belgrade in May are former 'X Factor' star Andy Abraham, 'Any Dream Will Do' star Rob McVeigh and 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?' contestant Simona Armstrong.
They will face competition from former 'EastEnders' star Michelle Gayle, pop duo Loveshy (made up of contestants from 'Popstars: The Rivals') and girl group The Revelations.
The six acts will take part in the 'Eurovision - Your Decision' programme next month, with the winner becoming the UK's official entry for the Eurovision.
BBC's Eurovision host Terry Wogan said: "A turkey is one of the contenders for this year's Irish entry. For the past few years, we've been picking a turkey for the UK.
"Let's hope that the British public will make the right decision this year and give the UK's entry a fighting chance against the Eastern Bloc in Belgrade in May."
For more on Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls, click here.
Monday, 16 June 2008
El Chicano recaptures the magic at the Greek
On Sunday at the Greek Theatre, a reunited El Chicano showed that the band is worthy of renewed attention as one of the most accomplished exponents of the Eastside sound. Led by the white-haired Bobby Espinosa -- who was perched behind his beloved Hammond B-3 organ, draped for the occasion in a colorful Mexican serape -- El Chicano performed on the second of a two-night concert series called Latin Legends Live!, now in its seventh year at the Greek.
The weekend lineup included other warhorses of the Chicano nostalgia circuit, including headliners War and Tierra, along with Thee Midniters and Malo with Jorge Santana.
Tierra's lively party set featured brothers Rudy and Steve Salas, who once played with El Chicano and who had their own big reunion at the Conga Room in 2002. The band's outstanding current vocalist, Billy Mondragon, could have won the night's "Chicano Idol" competition for his soulfulness, power and pure falsettos.
Sunday's afternoon gloom might have slightly dampened the turnout. But the audience of mostly middle-aged Mexican Americans, many with the trademark goatees and tattoos of veteranos, filled the amphitheater with celebratory enthusiasm for the old-school music that served as a soundtrack for their youth.
The night offered a welcome reminder of how many excellent musicians emerged from the California Chicano community after the success of Carlos Santana and his trademark pop concoction, Latin rock. Unfortunately, nostalgia now fills a void because Chicano bands, with the exception of Los Lobos, have struggled to recapture the 1970s level of popularity.
While not strictly a Chicano band, War (Eric Burden's ex-backup group) fits the Santana mold with its multicultural makeup and its fusion of rock, R&B, salsa and jazz, exemplified by its 1975 Top 10 hit "Low Rider."
El Chicano's "Viva Tirado" was one of those pop music flukes, a jazzy instrumental written by pianist Gerald Wilson, an African American who happened to love bullfighting. El Chicano's 1970 cover version became a Top 40 hit, though it was recorded when the group was still known as the V.I.P.s, a moniker changed by a producer after signing a record deal. Overnight and unwittingly, the band was turned into a symbol for the tumultuous political movement that also called itself Chicano.
Espinosa has kept the group going with various lineups, but this is the first time in more than 20 years that almost all the early members were back on stage together. They include Freddie Sanchez (bass), Jerry Salas (vocals and guitar), Rudy Regalado (timbales), John De Luna (drums) and Mickey Lespron (guitar).
The band's veteran lead singer Ersi Arvizu was warmly received for a guest vocal on her signature bolero, "Sabor A Mi." She did the number like a diva and exited with a pitch: "Don't forget to buy my CD. Believe me, it sounds just like El Chicano." Well, not exactly. The work has little to do with Latin rock and stays truer to the bolero's romantic essence.
Lespron is the only band member who plays on Arvizu's album, "Friend for Life." On Sunday, he lit up the stage with thrilling guitar solos, switching to a vintage 1962 Gibson for "Viva Tirado," the guitar he used on the original recording.
"It felt great, man," said Lespron backstage after the show. "The magic's still there."
agustin.gurza@latimes.com
The weekend lineup included other warhorses of the Chicano nostalgia circuit, including headliners War and Tierra, along with Thee Midniters and Malo with Jorge Santana.
Tierra's lively party set featured brothers Rudy and Steve Salas, who once played with El Chicano and who had their own big reunion at the Conga Room in 2002. The band's outstanding current vocalist, Billy Mondragon, could have won the night's "Chicano Idol" competition for his soulfulness, power and pure falsettos.
Sunday's afternoon gloom might have slightly dampened the turnout. But the audience of mostly middle-aged Mexican Americans, many with the trademark goatees and tattoos of veteranos, filled the amphitheater with celebratory enthusiasm for the old-school music that served as a soundtrack for their youth.
The night offered a welcome reminder of how many excellent musicians emerged from the California Chicano community after the success of Carlos Santana and his trademark pop concoction, Latin rock. Unfortunately, nostalgia now fills a void because Chicano bands, with the exception of Los Lobos, have struggled to recapture the 1970s level of popularity.
While not strictly a Chicano band, War (Eric Burden's ex-backup group) fits the Santana mold with its multicultural makeup and its fusion of rock, R&B, salsa and jazz, exemplified by its 1975 Top 10 hit "Low Rider."
El Chicano's "Viva Tirado" was one of those pop music flukes, a jazzy instrumental written by pianist Gerald Wilson, an African American who happened to love bullfighting. El Chicano's 1970 cover version became a Top 40 hit, though it was recorded when the group was still known as the V.I.P.s, a moniker changed by a producer after signing a record deal. Overnight and unwittingly, the band was turned into a symbol for the tumultuous political movement that also called itself Chicano.
Espinosa has kept the group going with various lineups, but this is the first time in more than 20 years that almost all the early members were back on stage together. They include Freddie Sanchez (bass), Jerry Salas (vocals and guitar), Rudy Regalado (timbales), John De Luna (drums) and Mickey Lespron (guitar).
The band's veteran lead singer Ersi Arvizu was warmly received for a guest vocal on her signature bolero, "Sabor A Mi." She did the number like a diva and exited with a pitch: "Don't forget to buy my CD. Believe me, it sounds just like El Chicano." Well, not exactly. The work has little to do with Latin rock and stays truer to the bolero's romantic essence.
Lespron is the only band member who plays on Arvizu's album, "Friend for Life." On Sunday, he lit up the stage with thrilling guitar solos, switching to a vintage 1962 Gibson for "Viva Tirado," the guitar he used on the original recording.
"It felt great, man," said Lespron backstage after the show. "The magic's still there."
agustin.gurza@latimes.com
Duffy tops Mojo honours list
Duffy's "timeless" smash hit single Mercy was named Song Of The Year
tonight in the Mojo Honours List 2008.
Nominated in three categories, more than any other artist, Duffy joined fellow
Honours List winners Led Zeppelin, Paul Weller, the Sex Pistols, Genesis,
Neil Diamond and The Specials.
Duffy was beaten as Best Breakthrough Act by Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex
Turner's side project The Last Shadow Puppets.
The Welsh singer-songwriter also lost out on the Best Album Award to Nick Cave
& The Bad Seeds for their offering Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
The event was hosted by Mojo magazine's editor-in-chief Phil Alexander at The
Brewery in east London.
Mr Alexander said of Mercy: "It's a timeless song which is exactly why Mojo
readers voted for it.
"It could really have come from any period in time over the last 50 years.
"At the start of the year she was one of the artists in our Eight For 08
feature but we didn't expect her to sell a million albums in the UK in six
months!"
The guest-list at the event included Dave Grohl, Kate Nash, Al Murray, David
Arnold, Phill Jupitus, Georgie Fame and Graham Coxon.
The ceremony, dedicated to celebrating modern music, consisted of key awards
which were voted for by readers of the monthly music bible Mojo magazine and
users of its website www.mojo4music.com.
Spanning more than three decades and hailed as one of Britain's finest heavy
metal bands, Motorhead were honoured with the Mojo Hero award.
Mr Alexander said: "This category recognises an act or artist that we at Mojo
truly admire and love, and whose achievements we feel have been grossly
overlooked.
"Lemmy and Motorhead have proved time and again what a unique force they are.
"They have remained true to the basic spirit of rock n' roll and continue to
astound us with the sheer volume of their performances.
"They've influenced everyone from Metallica to Primal Scream.
"The reason: well, there's simply no better way to go deaf than by listening
to Motorhead."
The Sex Pistols were presented with the Mojo Icon Award.
Mr Alexander said: "As punk's standard-bearers, the Sex Pistols truly
re-defined modern music in the space of one solitary album. Who else has
managed that?
"They also influenced every aspect of popular culture - from fashion to the
media, film and literature and on to the music industry itself.
"They remain totems for rebellion in a manner that is totally unique and which
we are proud to salute with this award."
Having re-united for a blistering show at the O2 Arena at the end of 2007 Led
Zeppelin took home the Best Live Act Award.
The Classic Songwriter Award went to Diamond, presented by fellow musician
Richard Hawley.
Two-tone ska band the Specials were selected for the Mojo Hall Of Fame,
joining previous winners such as Sir Elton John and The Doors.
Mr Alexander said: "Everyone wishes that the Specials were still around now.
"Not only was their music terrific but they stood for something in terms of
what they had to say."
Genesis were awarded the Mojo Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding
career that positions them as one of the top 30 highest-selling recording
artists of all time with about 150 million albums sold worldwide.
The Mojo Special Award went to Grammy award-winning soprano singer Judy
Collins.
Another Grammy award winner, New Orleans-based blues and soul singer Irma
Thomas, flew into the UK to collect the Mojo Legend Award.
Alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine won the Mojo Classic Album Award for
their critically acclaimed work Loveless.
John Fogerty received the Mojo Inspiration Award for his contribution to rock
music and "Modfather" Weller received the Outstanding Contribution To Music
Award.
Meanwhile ska and roots reggae master Toots Hibbert took home the Mojo Roots
Award which was presented by Jazzie B.
Other winners included folk legend John Martyn, who scooped the Mojo Les Paul
Award and the Fall's frontman Mark E Smith who received the Mojo Maverick
Award.
The Mojo Vision Award went to Julien Temple for his documentary The Future Is
Unwritten about the life of Clash frontman Joe Strummer.
Juno Original Soundtrack won the Mojo Compilation Of The Year Award and the
Mojo Catalogue Release Of The Year went to Pillows & Prayers, Cherry Red
Records 1981 - 1984.
Here are the winners on the Mojo Honours List 2008:
Song of the Year Award: Mercy by Duffy
Best Breakthrough Act: The Last Shadow Puppets
Best Album Award: Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Hero Award: Motorhead
Icon Award: the Sex Pistols
Best Live Act Award: Led Zeppelin
Classic Songwriter Award: Neil Diamond
Hall of Fame: The Specials
Lifetime Achievement Award: Genesis
Special Award: Judy Collins
Legend Award: Irma Thomas
Classic Album Award: Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Inspiration Award: John Fogerty
Outstanding Contribution to Music Award: Paul Weller
Roots Award: Toots Hibbert
Les Paul Award: John Martyn
Maverick Award: Mark E Smith
Vision Award: Julien Temple for The Future is Unwritten
Compilation of the Year Award: Juno Original Soundtrack
Catalogue Release of the Year: Pillows & Prayers Cherry Red Records 1981-1984
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3. David Cook, “The Time of My Life”
5. Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown, “No Air”
15. David Cook, “Dream Big”
22. David Cook, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”
19. Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”
28. David Cook, “The World I Know”
36. David Archuleta, “Imagine”
42. David Cook, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”
45. Daughtry, “Feels Like Tonight”
47. David Cook, “Billie Jean”
58. David Archuleta, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me”
60. David Archuleta, “In This Moment”
67. David Cook, “Always Be My Baby”
73. David Cook, “Hello”
77. David Cook, “The Music of the Night”
92. David Cook, “Eleanor Rigby”
99. David Cook, “I’m Alive”
5. Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown, “No Air”
15. David Cook, “Dream Big”
22. David Cook, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”
19. Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”
28. David Cook, “The World I Know”
36. David Archuleta, “Imagine”
42. David Cook, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”
45. Daughtry, “Feels Like Tonight”
47. David Cook, “Billie Jean”
58. David Archuleta, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me”
60. David Archuleta, “In This Moment”
67. David Cook, “Always Be My Baby”
73. David Cook, “Hello”
77. David Cook, “The Music of the Night”
92. David Cook, “Eleanor Rigby”
99. David Cook, “I’m Alive”
Metal Church
Artist: Metal Church
Genre(s):
Metal: Heavy
Metal
Rock
Discography:
A Light In The Dark
Year: 2006
Tracks: 11
The Weight Of The World
Year: 2004
Tracks: 10
Masterpeace
Year: 1999
Tracks: 11
Live
Year: 1998
Tracks: 10
Hanging In The Balance
Year: 1993
Tracks: 12
The Human Factor
Year: 1991
Tracks: 10
Blessing In Disguise
Year: 1989
Tracks: 9
The Dark
Year: 1986
Tracks: 10
Metal Church
Year: 1985
Tracks: 9
Four Hymns '84 (Demo)
Year: 1984
Tracks: 4
Formed Seattle in 1982, Metal Church consisted of vocalizer David Wayne, guitarists Kurdt Vanderhoof and Craig Wells, bassist Duke Erickson, and drummer Kirk Arrington. Their 1985 self-titled debut album, recorded when the thrash/speed metal genre was tranquil evolving, made a immense splosh on the scene, as did its similar reexamination, The Dark. However, the band very hit its tread when Wayne left and was replaced by Mike Howe on 1989's Blessing In Disguise; Vanderhoof left after the album due to his disapproval of touring and was replaced by Metallica guitar technical school John Marshall. Vanderhoof remained the group's designated composer on 1991's The Human Factor, possibly the band's most socially conscious record album. However, the second Advent of alternative stone and problems with their record label contributed to a loss of direction on 1993's Wall hanging in the Balance, and Metal Church complete up disbanding. In 1999, the group's original lineup -- Wayne, Vanderhoof, Wells, Erickson, and Arrington -- reunited and released the album Masterpeace. Alive appeared early the following yr.
Mau Mau
Artist: Mau Mau
Genre(s):
Jazz
Discography:
Dea
Year: 2007
Tracks: 11
Pamela Anderson - Pamela Anderson And Ex-husband Tommy Lee Dating
Starsailor cover U2, The Stone Roses and Gorillaz at Isle Of Wight
Starsailor covered U2, The Stone Roses and Gorillaz during an afternoon slot on the main stage at the Isle Of Wight Festival this afternoon (June 15), as well as playing a slew of new songs.
Taking the stage at 5pm (BST) on the final day of the festival, the band were playing on the third day of rain-less sunny weather at the island bash.
After opening with 'Alcoholic' and 'Poor Misguided Fool', singer/guitarist James Walsh introduced a new song, 'Tell Me It's Not Over'. "It's the first time we've played this at a UK festival," he announced.
The new song showcases a melodic piano riff reminiscent of early Coldplay and a mid-to-fast pace, and earned a loud declaration of love from the front row. "We love you to!" shouted Walsh in response.
Later in the set Walsh dedicated another new song, 'Boy In Waiting', to Hank Williams. "It's a bit of a country song," he said.
Following 'In The Crossfire' Walsh played an acoustic tribute to The Stone Roses. He played a section of their hit 'She Bangs The Drums' before leading into 'All The Plans We Make', another song destined for the band's forthcoming new album, due later this year.
Starsailor made another band tribute at the death of the following 'Four To The Floor'. They extended the song, with Walsh singing, "It's dare!", a reference to 'Dare' by Gorillaz.
The final tribute of the set came during set closer 'Good Souls', during which the band played a section of U2's 'Where The Streets Have No Name' as an interlude.
Starsailor played:
'Alcoholic'
'Poor Misguided Fool'
'Tell Me It's Not Over'
'Fever'
'Boy In Waiting'
'In The Crossfire'
'She Bangs The Drums'
'All The Plans We Make'
'Four To The Floor' (followed by 'Dare' tribute)
'Tie Up My Hands'
'Silence Is Easy'
'Good Souls' (including 'The Streets Have No Name' interlude)
Taking the stage at 5pm (BST) on the final day of the festival, the band were playing on the third day of rain-less sunny weather at the island bash.
After opening with 'Alcoholic' and 'Poor Misguided Fool', singer/guitarist James Walsh introduced a new song, 'Tell Me It's Not Over'. "It's the first time we've played this at a UK festival," he announced.
The new song showcases a melodic piano riff reminiscent of early Coldplay and a mid-to-fast pace, and earned a loud declaration of love from the front row. "We love you to!" shouted Walsh in response.
Later in the set Walsh dedicated another new song, 'Boy In Waiting', to Hank Williams. "It's a bit of a country song," he said.
Following 'In The Crossfire' Walsh played an acoustic tribute to The Stone Roses. He played a section of their hit 'She Bangs The Drums' before leading into 'All The Plans We Make', another song destined for the band's forthcoming new album, due later this year.
Starsailor made another band tribute at the death of the following 'Four To The Floor'. They extended the song, with Walsh singing, "It's dare!", a reference to 'Dare' by Gorillaz.
The final tribute of the set came during set closer 'Good Souls', during which the band played a section of U2's 'Where The Streets Have No Name' as an interlude.
Starsailor played:
'Alcoholic'
'Poor Misguided Fool'
'Tell Me It's Not Over'
'Fever'
'Boy In Waiting'
'In The Crossfire'
'She Bangs The Drums'
'All The Plans We Make'
'Four To The Floor' (followed by 'Dare' tribute)
'Tie Up My Hands'
'Silence Is Easy'
'Good Souls' (including 'The Streets Have No Name' interlude)
Scrapy
Artist: Scrapy
Genre(s):
Ska
Discography:
2004 - Unsteady Times
Year: 2004
Tracks: 3
Saturday Night
Year: 2002
Tracks: 12
Hangmen
Slovak Chamber Orchestra
Artist: Slovak Chamber Orchestra
Genre(s):
Classical
Discography:
Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seas
Year:
Tracks: 3
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