Prince Charles’ humour fantastic: Barlow
June 4th, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) English singer Gary Barlow feels that Prince Charles is a great company to be with.The Take That singer met Charles to discuss the plans for the ... Read more...
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Argentina may issue currency with Evita’s likeness
June 4th, 2012 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, June 4 (IANS/EFE) Argentina may issue special bills bearing the likeness of Eva Duarte, also known as Evita, to mark the 60th anniversary of the death of ... Read more...
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New Take That album coming out next year
May 23rd, 2012 - 7:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Take That singer Gary Barlow, has announced that the group will release a new album next year. The singer has recently travelled around a number of ... Read more...
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Scherzinger to star in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ revival (Lead)
May 11th, 2012 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) Singer Nicole Scherzinger is set to feature in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber hit rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar".In 2011, the singer was rumoured to ... Read more...
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Scherzinger to star in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
May 11th, 2012 - 8:27 am ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) Singer Nicole Scherzinger is set to feature in a new play - Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar".In 2011, the singer was rumoured to be a ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin returns to Broadway
March 14th, 2012 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 14 (IANS/EFE) Ricky Martin has embarked together with Elena Roger on a "fascinating trip" with his return to Broadway in "Evita", a work in which he feels ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin happy with family, return to Broadway
February 14th, 2012 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Feb 14 (IANS/EFE) Singer and actor Ricky Martin said he is happy with both his personal and professional life as he prepares to return to the Broadway stage ... Read more...
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Lloyd-Webber reveals he is impotent after prostate cancer treatment
March 31st, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, March 31 (ANI): Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed in a TV show that he 'can't have sex' after his prostate cancer treatment.Webber, whose company, the Really Useful Group, is one of ... Read more...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber wants Nicole Scherzinger in his new TV show
March 14th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 14 (ANI): Musical maestro Andrew Lloyd Webber is trying to get Nicole Scherzinger onboard for his new TV show.Webber took the Pussycat Dolls star and her boyfriend, F1 ace Lewis ... Read more...
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Director of Spider-Man musical quits over show’s music
March 10th, 2011 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar 10 (ANI): The director of musical 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' has left the production after she brought in a veteran director to tune up the music.Julie Taymor, 58, ... Read more...
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Stephen Sondheim to be honoured at Olivier Awards
March 5th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Legendary U.S. composer Stephen Sondheim is set to receive a special prize at the Laurence Olivier Awards later this month.The musical icon will be presented with the Special ... Read more...
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‘Bombay Dreams’ enthrals Karachi with Bollywood atmosphere
January 29th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Jan 29(ANI): A local rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bombay Dreams' opened this week in the Pakistani port city of Karachi.The Karachi Arts Council auditorium was packed to the point that ... Read more...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber wants to write ’solid love’ song for Royal wedding
November 27th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 27 (ANI): Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has said that he would be 'honoured' to write an anthem for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.For the marriage of ... Read more...
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Michael Crawford, Lloyd Webber collaborate for Oz show
September 25th, 2010 - 4:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 25 (ANI): Legendary singer Michael Crawford is all set to collaborate with Andrew Lloyd Webber once again for the composer's latest production, 'The Wizard Of Oz'.The pair first worked together ... Read more...
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Working with Usher, Dido, but not for my album: A.R. Rahman (Interview)
July 5th, 2010 - 10:00 am ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman says contrary to reports, he will not be collaborating with U&B star Usher and pop singer Dido for his next ... Read more...
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Picasso masterpiece auctioned in Britain
June 24th, 2010 - 8:58 am ICT by IANS
London, June 24 (DPA) A masterpiece from Picasso's "blue period" sold for 34.7 million pounds ($51.8 million) at a major auction of Impressionist and Modern Art at Christie's in London Wednesday.
The 1903 ... Read more...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s son to follow in his father’s footsteps
June 18th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 18 (ANI): British musical theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's son Nick has decided to follow in his father's footsteps.Webber is one of the world's best-known musical impresarios.Nick has worked with ... Read more...
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Symphony Orchestra Of India Debuts In The International Market
June 14th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 14, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Symphony Orchestra of India, the first professional orchestra of western classical music of the country, debuted in the International arena on last Friday.In 2006, the National Center ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin Returns To Broadway With “Evita”
June 11th, 2010 - 7:25 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Ricky Martin fans have reasons to get excited as the star is returning to Broadway with the revival of “Evita” in 2012.The musical theatrical will have Ricky Martin playing the character ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin To Play Che In “Evita” Revival
June 11th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Pop singer Ricky Martin will be returning to Broadway in 2012, to play the role of Che in the musical revival of "Evita", based on the ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin returns to Broadway with ‘Evita’
June 11th, 2010 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
London, June 10 (IANS) Singer Ricky Martin is set to return to Broadway with the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita".
The 38-year-old singer will play Che opposite Argentine actress Elena Roger. Martin ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin to bring Evita back to Broadway
June 10th, 2010 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 10 (ANI): Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin is all set to return to Broadway in an attempt to revive the famous Tony Award winning musical Evita.According to producers, the Andrew ... Read more...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice to team up for new Oz musical
May 28th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 28 (ANI): Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice are all set to recreate their musical magic for the new 'Wizard Of Oz', according to reports.
Revered lyricist Rice has spilled the ... Read more...
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McKenzie Music Studio To Re-stage Jesus Christ Superstar On April 9
March 28th, 2010 - 1:54 am ICT by GD
By Gina GomezBloomfield, Mar 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) McKenzie Music Studio will be reviving the fervor of classic rock opera with the staging of "Jesus Christ Superstar". The iconic opera which has been ... Read more...
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Picasso painting on the block for 40 mn pounds
March 18th, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 18 (IANS) A portrait painted by Picasso when he was 22 is to be auctioned with an estimated price of 40 million pounds.
The painting is owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber's ... Read more...
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Prostate cancer op ruins Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sex life
March 16th, 2010 - 3:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 16 (ANI): Music composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that his sex drive has been affected after prostate cancer treatment.The 61-year-old 'Love Never Dies' composer, who has been married thrice, ... Read more...
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MJ’s ‘penniless’ brother to auction off Elvis Presley jacket to clear debt
March 7th, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 7 (ANI): Michael Jackson's older brother Tito has reportedly been forced to place a rare Elvis Presley jacket under the hammer to clear debts worth 17,000 pounds.The 56-year-old was ... Read more...
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No plans to sell Abbey Road studios: EMI
February 22nd, 2010 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 22 (ANI): Music group EMI has released a statement saying that it has no plans to sell London's Abbey Road studios.The firm added that the studios, made famous ... Read more...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Wants To Buy Abbey Road?
February 21st, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
London, Feb 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Music company EMI has recently announced that it is going to sell the Abbey Road studios of London. They are apparently selling it in order ... Read more...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber eyeing Abbey Road studios
February 20th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 20 (ANI): Musical legend Andrew Lloyd Webber wants to buy the historic Abbey Road studios.Music company EMI is believed to be planning to sell the venue, which saw the Beatles ... Read more...
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Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ sequel cancelled
February 15th, 2010 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 15 (ANI): British composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's first show of 'The Phantom of the Opera' sequel in London's West End has been cancelled after theatre bosses decided the production ... Read more...
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A.R. Rahman sweeps the Grammy Awards
February 2nd, 2010 - 12:21 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Feb 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Mozart of Madras A.R. Rahman has brought home yet another honor by winning not one but two Grammy Awards for his hit track "Jai Ho' from ... Read more...
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Chennai celebrates A. R. Rahman winning two Grammy awards
February 1st, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Feb.1 (ANI): Celebrations erupted on Monday in Chennai city after music composer A. R. Rahman bagged two Grammy Awards on Sunday (Jan.31).Rahman won the awards for the soundtrack of ... Read more...
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I’ve never dreamt of winning these awards: Rahman
February 1st, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman, who won two awards at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony here, says he never dreamt of winning honours of this ... Read more...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber successfully treated for prostate cancer
January 12th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 12 (ANI): Legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he has been treated for prostate cancer successfully.The theatre impresario said he is now 'fighting fit' after the operation to ... Read more...
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