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Singer Robin Gibb, Bee Gees co-founder, dies at 62
Sunday, May 20, 2012 7:14pm
LONDON (Reuters) - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who with brothers Barry and Maurice helped define the disco era with their falsetto harmonies and funky beats on smash hits such as "Stayin' Alive" and "Jive Talkin'," has died after a long fight with cancer. He was 62. The singer had colon and liver cancer and, despite brief improvements in his health in recent months, passed away on Sunday evening. "The family of Robin Gibb ... announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery," a statement posted on his official website said. ...
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies aged 62
Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:17pm
LONDON (Reuters) - Robin Gibb, who with his brothers Barry and Maurice formed the disco-era hit machine the Bee Gees, has died aged 62, his official website said on Sunday. The singer had been battling colon and liver cancer. "The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery," a statement posted on his official website said. "The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time. ...
George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas end song lawsuit
Friday, May 18, 2012 6:35pm
(Reuters) - The funk pioneer George Clinton has settled a lawsuit in which he accused the pop and hip hop group Black Eyed Peas of using part of one of his songs in remixes of its hit song "Shut Up" without permission. The settlement followed two weeks of mediation, and was revealed in filings this week in Los Angeles federal court. Terms were not disclosed, but the mediator Gail Killefer in a court filing said the settlement "fully" resolved the dispute. ...
Jack White attempts record for most metaphors
Friday, May 18, 2012 4:15pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jack White earned his musical stripes with his chart-topping debut solo album "Blunderbuss," and now the singer is attempting to add another accolade to his shelf - a Guinness World Record for most metaphors in a single concert. The eccentric former White Stripes frontman, who also has put "Blunderbuss" forward for the fastest named album in history, did not explain why he is attempting this feat of speech, but his record company is concerned about failure. ...
Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips make "Idol" final
Friday, May 18, 2012 1:10pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He brought the "American Idol" judges to their feet, but Joshua Ledet couldn't win over fans and was sent home from the top-rated TV talent show on Thursday, leaving Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to battle for the crown on next week's finale. The elimination of Ledet - through audience voting and not by the judges - sets up a final showdown between Sanchez and Phillips to determine who will be named the next "American Idol," a distinction that has belonged to hitmakers such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, among others. ...
Sewell And English Top Hood River Voting
Hood River County District Attorney John Sewell retained his position in the primary election. Sewell ended up with 55 percent of the vote, 2,925 to 2,390 for challenger Brian Aaron following an at...
Wood And Kramer Top Wasco Commission Primary
Chip Wood and Steve Kramer will face off in November for a seat on the Wasco County Commission. They were the top two vote getters in the six-way primary election for the positon currently held by...
White Salmon Schools Move Toward Long-Term Plan
The White Salmon Valley School District board took another step toward putting together a long-term strategic plan during a recent worksession. Superintendent Jerry Lewis says the board selected four.
TD Urban Renewal Panels Get Update
The Dalles City Council, acting as the Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency, and the Urban Renewal Advisory Committee got a project update at a joint meeting on Tuesday. City Manager Nolan Young...
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