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Kris Allen to undergo more wrist surgery
Singer Kris Allen will undergo a second operation on his wrist on Monday after breaking it in a car crash on New Year's Day.
The 2009 American Idol winner had his first surgery to fix the joint days after the accident, but he has yet to fully recover from the injury and now requires further treatment to aid the healing process.
In a post on his website, he explains, "There was always a good chance that it wouldn't heal properly because of how bad the break was. My wrist has not healed like it should and I am going to need another surgery. My surgery will leave me with limited movement for...
READ MOREThe 2009 American Idol winner had his first surgery to fix the joint days after the accident, but he has yet to fully recover from the injury and now requires further treatment to aid the healing process.
In a post on his website, he explains, "There was always a good chance that it wouldn't heal properly because of how bad the break was. My wrist has not healed like it should and I am going to need another surgery. My surgery will leave me with limited movement for...
Charlie Sheen treats Denise Richards to private plane home on Mother's Day
Charlie Sheen treated his ex-wife Denise Richards to a private plane ride on America's Mother's Day (12May13) so she could make it home to take their two daughters to school on Monday (13May13).
The former Bond girl was working in New York on Sunday (12May13), and revealed to her Twitter.com followers that she was heading to famed toy store FAO Schwarz to pick up treats for her three girls - Sam and Lola by Sheen, and adopted daughter Eloise.
She explained, "I've never had to work on Mom's day... NY then home tonight! Made a stop at FAO for toys for the kiddies."
Richards later took to h...
READ MOREThe former Bond girl was working in New York on Sunday (12May13), and revealed to her Twitter.com followers that she was heading to famed toy store FAO Schwarz to pick up treats for her three girls - Sam and Lola by Sheen, and adopted daughter Eloise.
She explained, "I've never had to work on Mom's day... NY then home tonight! Made a stop at FAO for toys for the kiddies."
Richards later took to h...
America To Be Honored With Walk Of Fame Star
Country rockers America are to be honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Actor fans John Stamos and Billy Bob Thornton will induct the duo next month during the act's 40th anniversary celebrations.
The star will be located outside Hollywood's Musician's Institute, close to the plaques of of Al Jolson, Hal David, Rush, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne and Journey.
READ MOREActor fans John Stamos and Billy Bob Thornton will induct the duo next month during the act's 40th anniversary celebrations.
The star will be located outside Hollywood's Musician's Institute, close to the plaques of of Al Jolson, Hal David, Rush, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne and Journey.
New Michael Jackson Song Debuts Online
A previously unreleased Michael Jackson song has been leaked online. "A Place with No Name", the King of Pop's take on 1970s group America's song "A Horse with No Name", has debuted on website TMZ.com.
It is not known when Jackson recorded the track, but according to America manager Jim Morey - who guided the "Thriller" hitmaker's career in the late 1980s and early '90s - the band is eager for the tune to become one of the singer's first official posthumous releases.
Morey says, "The band was honored that Michael chose to do their song and they hope it becomes available for all Michae...
READ MOREIt is not known when Jackson recorded the track, but according to America manager Jim Morey - who guided the "Thriller" hitmaker's career in the late 1980s and early '90s - the band is eager for the tune to become one of the singer's first official posthumous releases.
Morey says, "The band was honored that Michael chose to do their song and they hope it becomes available for all Michae...
Our Favorite Canadian Actors
Given that the United States and Canada closely share days of pride in their country on the calendar, it seemed only logical to single out the many wonderful people that our neighbors to the north have proudly shared for all to enjoy. Following are some of the many comedic, talented, and gorgeous celebrity men and women that call Canada "home."
THE GENTLEMAN
Dan Aykroyd
Born in Ottawa, Ontario on July 1 (Canada Day!), Aykroyd's face has been seen on many a movie screen. He started his comedy with Second City Stage Troupe in Toronto and moved on to pursue an acting caree...
READ MORETHE GENTLEMAN
Dan Aykroyd
Born in Ottawa, Ontario on July 1 (Canada Day!), Aykroyd's face has been seen on many a movie screen. He started his comedy with Second City Stage Troupe in Toronto and moved on to pursue an acting caree...
Celebrity Birthdays, September 12
Happy Birthday to "Phantom of the Opera" actress Emmy Rossum (1986), "The O.C." actor Benjamin McKenzie (1978), "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard (1978), "Into the Blue" actor Paul Walker (1973), Primus guitarist Larry LaLonde (1968), musician Ben Folds (1966), Fishbone bassist John Norwood Fisher (1965), actress Amy Yasbeck (1963), French singer Mylene Farmer (1961), British actress Rachel Ward (1957), XTC keyboardist Barry Andrews (1956), "Bosom Buddies" actor Peter Scolari (1954), America co-founder Gerry Beckley (1952), author and Rush drummer Neil Peart (1952), "The Matrix" actor J...
READ MORECelebrity Birthdays, September 12
Happy Birthday to "Phantom of the Opera" actress Emmy Rossum (1986), "The O.C." actor Benjamin McKenzie (1978), "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard (1978), "Into the Blue" actor Paul Walker (1973), Primus guitarist Larry LaLonde (1968), musician Ben Folds (1966), Fishbone bassist John Norwood Fisher (1965), actress Amy Yasbeck (1963), French singer Mylene Farmer (1961), British actress Rachel Ward (1957), XTC keyboardist Barry Andrews (1956), "Bosom Buddies" actor Peter Scolari (1954), America co-founder Gerry Beckley (1952), author and Rush drummer Neil Peart (1952), "The Matrix" actor J...
READ MORELive Nation Announces US Summer Tour Lineup
Live Nation, the world's largest live music company, announced a preliminary slate of summer concert tours that includes artists as diverse as Alan Jackson/Brooks & Dunn, Beyonce, Brad Paisley, Chicago/America, Dave Matthews Band, Def Leppard/Styx/Foreigner, Fall Out Boy, Family Values (Korn/Evanescence), Genesis, Gwen Stefani, Jimmy Buffett, John Mayer, Kenny Chesney, Ozzfest, Poison, Projekt Revolution (Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance), The Police, Rascal Flatts, Roger Waters, Rush, Stevie Nicks/Chris Isaak, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill and Toby Keith.
The summer tour schedule is preced...
READ MOREThe summer tour schedule is preced...
Chicago and America Announce US Tour
Rock greats Chicago and America today announced an 18-city U.S. summer tour. Beginning June 5th at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL, the shows will run through July 8th, finishing at the Open Air Theatre in San Diego, CA.
Other highlights on the tour include a date at Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY on June 22nd and Los Angeles' Greek Theatre on July 7th. The tour is being produced by Live Nation.
CHICAGO AND AMERICA US TOUR SUMMER 2007
Tue-Jun-05-07 West Palm Beach, FL Sound Advice Amphitheatre
Wed-Jun-06-07 Tampa, FL ...
READ MOREOther highlights on the tour include a date at Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY on June 22nd and Los Angeles' Greek Theatre on July 7th. The tour is being produced by Live Nation.
CHICAGO AND AMERICA US TOUR SUMMER 2007
Tue-Jun-05-07 West Palm Beach, FL Sound Advice Amphitheatre
Wed-Jun-06-07 Tampa, FL ...
Incognito Tones Things Down On Latest Release, "Bees+Things+Flowers"
Anyone paying attention to the upper echelon of soul music's ever changing face knows the name Incognito. More than the moniker of a great band, Incognito is a brand - a guaranteed one-stop for sophisticated, uplifting U.K.-spun soul-jazz, stamped by a cavalcade of top-notch vocal talent, sweeping arrangements for rhythm section, horns and strings, substance-fueled lyrical content and the unflagging leadership of guitarist/songwriter Jean-Paul Maunick, affectionately known as "Bluey."
Over a 27-year career, London-based Mobo Award winners Incognito made stateside strides with both drea...
READ MOREOver a 27-year career, London-based Mobo Award winners Incognito made stateside strides with both drea...
Celebrity Birthdays, September 12
Happy Birthday to "Phantom of the Opera" actress Emmy Rossum (1986), "The O.C." actor Benjamin McKenzie (1978), "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard (1978), "Into the Blue" actor Paul Walker (1973), Primus guitarist Larry LaLonde (1968), musician Ben Folds (1966), Fishbone bassist John Norwood Fisher (1965), actress Amy Yasbeck (1963), French singer Mylene Farmer (1961), British actress Rachel Ward (1957), XTC keyboardist Barry Andrews (1956), "Bosom Buddies" actor Peter Scolari (1954), America co-founder Gerry Beckley (1952), author and Rush drummer Neil Peart (1952), "The Matrix" actor J...
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