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Monmouth University Named the Official Archival Center for Bruce Springsteen’s Works and Memorabilia

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Monmouth University Named the Official Archival Center for Bruce Springsteen’s Works and Memorabilia

New Jersey’s Monmouth University today announced a new collaborative partnership to establish The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. Through the collaboration, Monmouth University becomes the official archival repository for Springsteen’s written works, photographs, periodicals, and artifacts. The announcement was made during “A Conversation with Bruce Springsteen,” held this evening at the University’s Pollak Theatre.

The new collaboration broadens an existing relationship between Springsteen and Monmouth University, which has served as the home of the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection since 2011. The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music will preserve and promote the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and his role in American music, while honoring and celebrating icons of American music like Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Frank Sinatra, and others. The expanded partnership will help to more deeply integrate the history and inspiration of American music into the curriculum and research experience at Monmouth. It will also serve to bolster an already highly successful music industry program at the university, one of only nine university affiliates of the GRAMMY Museum.

“Monmouth University is excited by the opportunity to grow our relationship with Bruce Springsteen,” said Monmouth University President Paul R. Brown. “Our partnership has been a natural one — just steps from Springsteen’s birthplace and the site where Born to Run was written, Monmouth University’s location brilliantly captures the essence of Springsteen’s music while providing the academic heft of one of only nine university affiliates of the GRAMMY Museum. The establishment of The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music celebrates and reinforces the Jersey Shore’s legacy in the history of American music, while providing a truly transformative experience for our students.”

Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band Returns For New Album And Tour

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Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band Returns For New Album And Tour

Paul Shaffer formed what soon became dubbed The World’s Most Dangerous Band back in 1982 and, for over three decades, they ruled the late night musical landscape. After a 24-year gap since their first album, “The World’s Most Dangerous Party” produced by Todd Rundgren, the eponymous PAUL SHAFFER & THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND features appearances by an all-star pan-demographic lineup including guest vocalists Dion, Jenny Lewis, Bill Murray, Darius Rucker, Shaggy, and Valerie Simpson. Shaffer and bandmates Will Lee and Felicia Collins round out the lead vocal duties.

PAUL SHAFFER & THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND will be available from Sire Records on March 17 on CD. The collection will also be released digitally. The group will tour behind the album with a string of shows that begins on April 1 in New York.

Shaffer played keyboards in the “Saturday Night Live” house band during the show’s paradigm-shifting first five seasons (becoming a featured on-camera player as well, e.g. his iconic impression of rock impresario Don Kirshner) before forming what Letterman soon named The World’s Most Dangerous Band in 1982 when he became musical director and sidekick on “Late Night With David Letterman.” After more than a decade on NBC, Shaffer and the band departed for CBS for a new show (“Late Show With David Letterman.” Although the band changed their name to “The CBS Orchestra”, the core lineup remained the same, adding Felicia Collins on guitar as well as a horn section.

All in all, Shaffer and the group spent over three decades living up to the band’s original name as they played to millions of television viewers five nights a week. Now, for the first time in 25 years, Shaffer and the band have re-claimed the moniker of The World’s Most Dangerous Band, recorded their first album together in 24 years, and will be embarking on a North American tour this spring in support of the release. Joining Shaffer are Felicia Collins (guitar), Anton Fig (drums), Will Lee (bass), and Sid McGinnis (guitar), with Tom Malone, Frank Greene, and Aaron Heick (horns).

“Getting to record with a band which has played together for several decades was magical. We’re so comfortable playing together, we finish each other’s licks!” says Shaffer. “The wonderful friends, old and new, who guested on vocals were a dream come true for us. They poured their hearts and souls into our music, and we thank them profusely.”

The new album was produced by Richard Gottehrer, whose career writing and producing music began in the early Sixties at the Brill Building, and executive produced by Seymour Stein. Together with Jerry Goldstein and Bob Feldman, Gottehrer wrote several massive hits, including “My Boyfriend’s Back” and “Hang On Sloopy.” The trio also wrote “Sorrow,” a song recorded by a number of artists, including David Bowie for his 1973 covers album, Pin Ups. On this album, singer Jenny Lewis joins the band for a heartfelt, tranquil version of the track, dedicated to Bowie.

Bill Murray has a long history with Shaffer, who played piano for his popular “Saturday Night Live” character Nick the Lounge Singer, and last year served as MC for the actor’s Netflix special “A Very Murray Christmas”, for which he received his fourth EMMY nomination. On the new album, Murray and Shaffer team up once again on a freewheeling romp through “Happy Street.”

The talented band puts a tropical spin on Vince Guaraldi’s Grammy-winning track “ Cast Your Fate To The Wind” with a little help from rapper Shaggy, and then switches gears to lay down a slinky groove for Darius Rucker’s cover of Timmy Thomas’ hit “Why Can’t We Live Together,” a song that’s been covered by everyone from Santana to Sade.

PAUL SHAFFER AND THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND
CD Track Listing
“Cast Your Fate To The Wind” – featuring Shaggy
“Why Can’t We Live Together” – featuring Darius Rucker
“Sorrow” – featuring Jenny Lewis
“Yeh Yeh” – featuring Paul Shaffer
“Win Your Love For Me” – featuring Dion
“Happy Street” – featuring Bill Murray
“Some Kind Of Wonderful” – featuring Felicia Collins
“Rhythm” – featuring Leo Napier
“I Don’t Need No Doctor” – featuring Valerie Simpson & Felicia Collins
“Enjoy The Ride” – featuring Will Lee
“Just Because” – featuring Paul Shaffer
“Wigwam”

PAUL SHAFFER AND THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND
Tour Dates
(More To Be Announced Soon)
APRIL
1 The Clemens Center Elmira, NY
2 The Palace Theater Greensburg, PA
8 The Borgata Atlantic City, NJ
20 Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Falls, ONT
21 The Wellmont Theater Montclair, NJ
22 Theater At Westbury Westbury, NY
MAY
3 Centrepoint Theatre Ottawa, ONT
4 Wilbur Theater Boston, MA
6 Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT
JUNE
9 Ryman Theater Nashville, TN
10 Seminole Casino Immokalle, FL
11 Cobb Energy PAC Atlanta, G
29 Kresge Auditorium Interlochen, MI
30 Arcada Theater St. Charles, IL
JULY
1 Ames Center Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Kristen Wiig And Steve Carell Had The Funniest Skit At The Golden Globes

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Kristen Wiig And Steve Carell Had The Funniest Skit At The Golden Globes

Before they presented the nominees for the Golden Globes’ best animated film, Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell shared memories of the first time they each watched an animated movie. How they kept a straight face throughout…

https://youtu.be/u_QQgz74qpo

George Michael And Queen’s Rehearsal Footage Of “Somebody to Love” with David Bowie Watching

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You might have been seen Queen & George Michael’s Somebody To Love video or heard the song from The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness that took place at Wembley Stadium on Easter Monday, April 20, 1992. The concert was a tribute to the life of the late Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, with all proceeds going to AIDS research. The concert was also the launch of The Mercury Phoenix Trust AIDS charity organisation.

A engaging classic for sure. But feast your eyes on rehearsal footage, where around the 3:00 mark, one David Bowie can be seen clearly having a great time.

https://youtu.be/i2vo12–EDM

The White House: People Share Their Most Memorable Moments from the Obama Presidency

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The White House: People Share Their Most Memorable Moments from the Obama Presidency

Americans and people from around the world reflect on moments that meant the most to them.

Hamilton Actor Daveed Diggs Raps Sesame Street’s Classic ‘Rubber Duckie’

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Hamilton Actor Daveed Diggs Raps Sesame Street’s Classic ‘Rubber Duckie’

It’s a Rubber Duckie sing-along! Follow the words on the screen and join Daveed Diggs in singing this classic Sesame Street tune.

Want To Open For Bon Jovi? Here’s Your Chance.

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Want To Open For Bon Jovi? Here’s Your Chance.

As one of Rock’s biggest bands, Bon Jovi’s legacy is as much about giving back as it is about anthemic performances and box-office-smashing tours. In that spirit, Jon Bon Jovi today announced on Facebook Live an opening act contest that allows bands to upload an audition for the chance to open an arena date on Bon Jovi’s upcoming 2017 This House Is Not For Sale Tour.

It is the third time in recent years that the Grammy Award-winning band has invited local and regional artists to share the stage (2006’s Have A Nice Day Tour and 2010’s The Circle Tour). Those chosen will demonstrate that they have the sound, style, and substance to open an arena show.  A different artist(s) will open for Bon Jovi on each one of the Live Nation-promoted concerts listed below.

Jon Bon Jovi said, “Every great band starts small and builds their rep one show at a time. That’s the opportunity we were given and now we want to pay it forward. If you’re ready for the arena stage, submit your audition tapes and join us in playing for the best audiences in rock music.”

Bands will upload audition videos beginning now at www.bonjovi.com/2017-opening-act-contest/ or the Bon Jovi and Live Nation Facebook pages. Submissions will be displayed in a live gallery for viewing and sharing.  Live Nation will choose 10 finalists, and Bon Jovi management will select the opening act contest winner for each tour date. All musicians who are selected as tour openers will be featured across Live Nation and Bon Jovi’s Facebook pages. For rules, visit http://livemu.sc/OACRules.

Winners will be notified they have won on the following dates:

First round of participating dates – winners announced on or about January 27, 2017:

  • Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC – concert on February 8, 2017
  • Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA – concert on February 10, 2017
  • BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL – concert on February 12, 2017
  • Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL – concert on February 14, 2017
  • BJCC in Birmingham, AL – concert on February 16, 2017
  • Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN – concert on February 18, 2017
  • Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO – concert on February 19, 2017

Second round of participating dates – winners announced on or about February 4, 2017:

  • Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK – concert on February 21, 2017
  • American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX – concert on February 23, 2017
  • T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV – concert on February 25, 2017
  • Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA – concert on February 28, 2017

Third round of participating dates – winners announced on or about February 8, 2017:

  • SAP Center in San Jose, CA – concert on March 1, 2017
  • Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ – concert on March 4, 2017
  • Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA – concert on March 5, 2017
  • The Forum in Los Angeles, CA – concert on March 8, 2017

Fourth round of participating dates – winners announced on or about February 26, 2017:

  • Pepsi Center in Denver, CO – concert on March 14, 2017
  • FedExForum in Memphis, TN – concert on March 16, 2017
  • Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH – concert on March 18, 2017
  • Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH – concert on March 19, 2017
  • Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN – concert on March 22, 2017

Fifth round of participating dates – winners announced on or about March 7, 2017:

  • United Center in Chicago, IL – concert on March 26, 2017
  • Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN – concert on March 27, 2017
  • Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI – concert on March 29, 2017
  • Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA – concert on March 31, 2017
  • Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT – concert on April 1, 2017

Sixth round of participating dates – winners announced on or about March 12, 2017:

  • PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA – concert on April 5, 2017
  • Madison Square Garden in New York, NY – concert on April 7, 2017
  • Madison Square Garden in New York, NY – concert on April 8, 2017
  • Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON – concert on April 10, 2017
  • Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON – concert on April 11, 2017

The This House Is Not for Sale Tour is Bon Jovi’s first outing since the band’s 2013 Because We Can World Tour, which was their third tour in six years to be ranked the #1 top-grossing tour in the world (a feat accomplished only by The Rolling Stones previously).  On tour, the iconic rock band will present anthems, fan-favorites, and new hits from their newly released 14th studio album, This House Is Not for Sale (Island/UMG). Tour dates are on sale now at LiveNation.com and through participating venue Box Offices. Bon Jovi Fan Club tickets, including exclusive VIP packages are on offer now as well.

Bon Jovi released This House Is Not for Sale on Nov. 4, 2016. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, giving the rock band its sixth No. 1. The title track reached the Top Ten of the AC Radio Chart (Bon Jovi’s highest debut on that chart to date). This House Is Not for Sale is Bon Jovi’s first major release since What About Now (2013), the band’s third consecutive multi-platinum album to debut at No. 1 on the Top 200 (Lost Highway in 2007, and The Circle in 2009).

Visit www.bonjovi.com for updated information.

Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Surprises Elevator Riders

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Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Surprises Elevator Riders

Kelly Hansen of Foreigner surprises elevator riders in a sing-a-long of their hits! See them live with Cheap Trick on The 40th Anniversary Tour.

Microsoft Finds Its Latest Great Inspiration in This All-Deaf High School Football Team

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Microsoft Finds Its Latest Great Inspiration in This All-Deaf High School Football Team

The Eagles are the high school football team at the California School for the Deaf. They use Microsoft Surface for their game preparation, developing the playbooks that help them win big.

https://youtu.be/keR8e3Bz7p0

Are you ready for January 25? Join the conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day

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Are you ready for January 25? Join the conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day

The 2017 Bell Let’s Talk campaign moves to its next phase today with all-new TV and radio spots encouraging everyone to join the conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 25.

The new ads feature national spokesperson Clara Hughes asking fellow Bell Let’s Talk team members Étienne Boulay, Marie-Soleil Dion, Michael Landsberg, Howie Mandel, Michel Mpambara, Stefie Shock and Mary Walsh if they’re ready for January 25 — and asking everyone across Canada to prepare to get engaged by talking, texting and joining the conversation on social media.

“The momentum in Canadian mental health we’ve all created together is truly incredible. But the stories of struggle we hear every day also make it clear that we have so much more to do. Let’s all get ready to roll on January 25 with the messages of support that show mental health is on everyone’s mind,” said Clara, Canada’s 6-time Olympic medalist and Bell Let’s Talk spokesperson since the launch of the initiative in 2010. “Talking about mental illness has helped to reduce the stigma around this critical national health concern and resulted in real action in research, workplace mental health and access to care. Remember, your calls, texts and social media messages on January 25 will drive Bell’s funding of mental health programs all year round, at no added cost to you. Let’s get ready to talk!”

The first phase of the Bell Let’s Talk Day 2017 campaign began December 26 with promotional spots on multiple TV networks, online and out of home, and in Cineplex and Guzzo theatres and at Hot Docs. All of this year’s campaign videos can be found on the enhanced Bell.ca/LetsTalk website along with improved new tools and resources to help your own mental health conversation.

Join the conversation and drive Bell’s funding of mental health
On January 25, Bell will donate 5 cents to Canadian mental health programs for each of these interactions made that day:

  • Every text message, mobile call and long distance call made by Bell Canada and Bell Aliant customers
  • Every tweet using #BellLetsTalk
  • Every view of the Bell Let’s Talk Day video on Facebook.com/BellLetsTalk
  • Every Instagram post using #BellLetsTalk
  • Every use of the Bell Let’s Talk geofilter on Snapchat

Bell’s donations are made at no extra charge to Bell Let’s Talk Day participants. Normal long distance or text charges, if any, apply.

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2016 set new records with 125.9 million messages of support, growing Bell’s funding for Canadian mental health by $6,295,764.75. #BellLetsTalk was the #1 Twitter hashtag in Canada for all of 2016, and the most used in the world on Bell Let’s Talk Day 2016.

With its original anchor donation of $50 million and the results of the first 6 Bell Let’s Talk Days, Bell’s total commitment to mental health now stands at $79,919,178.55, and is expected to surpass $100 million in 2020.

5 simple ways to help end the stigma
You can help end the stigma around mental illness with 5 simple ways developed by Dr. Heather Stuart, the Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair at Queen’s University:

  • Language matters – pay attention to the words you use about mental illness
  • Educate yourself – learn, know and talk more, understand the signs
  • Be kind – small acts of kindness speak a lot
  • Listen and ask – sometimes it’s best to just listen
  • Talk about it – start a dialogue, break the silence
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