After Vancouver, now it’s Russia’s turn in 2014
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – From the Pacific coast to the shores of the Black Sea. From the peaks of western Canada to the Caucasus mountains of southern Russia. From gleaming North American skyline to palm-fringed resort in the former Soviet Union.
Do svidanya (goodbye) Vancouver. Do vstretchi (see you) in Sochi.
As the Vancouver Olympics come to [...]
Steven Tyler rejoins Aerosmith
NEW YORK (AP) – After turmoil that included public squabbling, threats of a lineup change and a rehab stint, Aerosmith is back and ready to rock.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have announced a European summer tour — with Steven Tyler.
The announcement was made via a video post on the band’s Web site Wednesday. Tyler [...]
Quebec singer blames attack on language
A Juno Award-winning singer from Quebec says he suffered a concussion after an unprovoked attack by a group of anglophones in Quebec City in early February.
Kevin Parent doesn’t know how many people attacked him, just that it hurt, he told reporters Tuesday. (CBC)
Kevin Parent told reporters that he was at an outdoor mulled-wine stand on [...]
Martinez ready for fresh start
(02-23) 04:00 PST Scottsdale, Ariz. — A day might come when laconic Giants pitcher Joe Martinez gets so frustrated on the field that he topples the Gatorade bucket with a karate kick or unleashes a string of words that would look like “#$&@!&#” in a comic strip.
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EMI says Abbey Road studios not for sale
LONDON (AP) — Cash-strapped music company EMI Group Ltd. has shelved plans to sell Abbey Road and is now looking for an investor to help save the London recording studio made famous by The Beatles.
News last week that EMI had been speaking to potential buyers sparked dismay among music fans. Former Beatle Paul McCartney said [...]
UK makes Abbey Road Studios a historic building
LONDON (AP) — The Beatles’ Abbey Road Studios were officially declared a historic building Tuesday, a move that will help preserve the cultural landmark that is a magnet for fans worldwide.
The crosswalk outside the iconic north London studios draws tourists with cameras daily, and the facilities have also hosted Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck and Radiohead [...]