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'Smokey and the Bandit' co-star, musician Jerry Reed dies at 71
(AP) AP - Jerry Reed, a singer who became a good ol' boy actor in car chase movies like "Smokey and the Bandit," has died of complications from emphysema at 71. Home > Rss Directory > General > Yahoo News |
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RIP Jerry Wexler - Washington Post National PostRIP Jerry WexlerWashington Post - 55 minutes agoThe revered producer and Atlantic Records co-pilot - a music-biz legend who coined the term "rhythm and blues," then worked with some of the genre's greatest artists on some of their greatest recordings (and a Home > Rss Directory > General > Google News |
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A granddaddy of rock, Bo Diddley dies at 79 - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Calgary HeraldA granddaddy of rock, Bo Diddley dies at 79The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - 5 hours agoby Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger With his stocky build and his thick glasses, Bo Diddley didn't look like a typical rock 'n' roll star.Bo Diddley, giant figure in rock, dies Home > Rss Directory > General > Google News |
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Woman Suspected of Being 'Weather Girl Bandit' Captured - FOXNews Woman Suspected of Being 'Weather Girl Bandit' CapturedFOXNews - 1 hour agoThe woman suspected of being the "Weather Girl Bandit" is in custody in Los Angeles, it is reported. According to MyFoxLA.“Weathergirl Bandit” Arrested eFluxMediaCops Claim to B Home > Rss Directory > General > Google News |
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Music Man Jerry Wexler: Label Him Golden - Washington Post TVNZMusic Man Jerry Wexler: Label Him GoldenWashington Post - 16 hours agoIt was at Atlantic under Wexler that the genius of Ray Charles emerged. (St. Petersburg Times) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will Home > Rss Directory > General > Google News |
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Reed to Raise Money for McCain According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Republicans around Georgia received an invitation from Ralph Reed last week, who will serve as a host of a "special event" -- also known as a fundraiser -- for Sen. John McCain on Aug. 18. The Wall Street Journal notes Reed "was a high-profi Home > Rss Directory > General > Political Wire |
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Reed Ditches Print, Gets Analytical - Forbes Enews 2.0Reed Ditches Print, Gets AnalyticalForbes - 2 hours agoThe London-based Anglo-Dutch publisher will sell its print business, Reed Business Information, and buy information-services company ChoicePoint (nyse: CPS - news - people ) for $4.1 billion.UPDATE 1-H Home > Rss Directory > General > Google News |
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Musical star Charisse dies in LA Cyd Charisse, a former co-star of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, dies in Los Angeles aged 86, her publicist says. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC World |
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Musical star Charisse dies in LA Cyd Charisse, a former co-star of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, dies in Los Angeles aged 86, her publicist says. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC |
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Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70 Reggae star Alton Ellis, known as "the Godfather of rocksteady", dies at the age of 70. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC World |
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Obama Camp: Ralph Reed Uninvited to McCain's Fundraiser - ABC News The Associated PressObama Camp: Ralph Reed Uninvited to McCain's FundraiserABC News - 42 minutes agoABC News' Ron Claiborne reports: The Obama campaign is continuing to hammer Republican Sen. John McCain for what claims in the involvement former Christian Coalition dire Home > Rss Directory > General > Google News |
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Ben-Hur star Charlton Heston dies Charlton Heston, who won a best actor Oscar for his performance in the Hollywood epic Ben-Hur, dies aged 84. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC |
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Hollywood star Heston dies Charlton Heston, who won a best actor Oscar for his performance in the Hollywood epic Ben-Hur, dies aged 84. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC World |
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Golden Girls star Getty dies, 84 Actress Estelle Getty, best known as Sicilian grandmother Sophia Petrillo in US sitcom The Golden Girls, dies aged 84. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC |
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Golden Girls star Getty dies, 84 Actress Estelle Getty, best known as Sicilian grandmother Sophia Petrillo in US sitcom The Golden Girls, dies aged 84. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC World |
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Silent movie star Page dies at 98 Actress Anita Page, who starred alongside Buster Keaton and Joan Crawford, dies aged 98 in Los Angeles. Home > Rss Directory > General > BBC |
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Ex-Yanks star, broadcaster Bobby Murcer dies at 62
(AP) AP - Bobby Murcer, a five-time All-Star outfielder who spent nearly four decades with the New York Yankees as a player, executive and announcer, has died. He was 62. The Yankees said Murcer died Saturday due to complications from brain cancer. He was surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in his Home > Rss Directory > General > Yahoo News |
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Reed Elsevier Buys ChoicePoint for $4.1 Billion Reed, which owns the Lexis Nexis information service, will acquire ChoicePoint, headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga., a provider of data and analytics to the insurance industry. Home > Rss Directory > Business > NY Time |
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Reed Elsevier Seeks to Acquire ChoicePoint for $4.1B Reed Elsevier PLC, the owner of the LexisNexis Group, is seeking to acquire ChoicePoint Inc. in a $4.1 billion cash deal that would create a global data brokering service. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > WashingtonPost |
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Rocker Lou Reed takes aim at new technology AUSTIN, Texas (Billboard) - Lou Reed is lashing out at new modes of audio technology, saying that "people have got to demand a higher standard" than current MP3 music files. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > Reuter |