MUSIC NEWS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
KEITH-RICHARDS-TIFF
Keith Richards says he thinks the Rolling Stones ``are still sort of finding themselves, in a way.'' The Stones guitarist was at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday for the world premiere of a documentary about him. Asked by a reporter what his relationship with frontman Mick Jagger is like these days, Richards gave a broader response about the dynamics within the whole group. His comments came a day after he said the Stones have plans to record next year.
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QUINCY JONES-HOSPITALIZED
A rep for Quincy Jones says the musician and producer will be fine -- after a health scare yesterday. Publicist Arnold Robinson says Jones complained of shortness of breath -- and when he was taken to the hospital, he was kept for observation. Says Robinson: ``Quincy is fine.'' Jones is 82 -- and has won 27 Grammys during his long career. He produced the Michael Jackson album ``Thriller'' and also worked with Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra.
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KID ROCK-JURY DUTY
Many are called, few are chosen. And so it was for Kid Rock and his effort to fulfill his duty as a citizen.
The rock star was called for jury duty in suburban Detroit -- but he ended up being excused from actually serving. The Detroit Free Press reports Kid Rock was among 160 potential jurors yesterday for a murder trial at Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac, Michigan.
When called on to answer questions, he said he'd be likely to give police ``the benefit of the doubt'' at the trial. He noted he has friends in law enforcement and knows the assistant prosecutor handling the case.
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LANDMARK MUSIC FESTIVAL
More names have been added to the lineup for the Landmark Music Festival next weekend. Joining the mix now will be Drake, The Strokes, alt-J and Ben Howard. Dozens of artists will take part in the event in Washington D-C. The event is set up to raise funds for the restoration of the National Mall.
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DAVID CASSIDY-HOME SALE
There's been a new, higher, bid placed on a home owned by ex-teen idol David Cassidy. An auction company in Florida says the new offer is $2 million for the home, located in Fort Lauderdale. Cassidy bought the home in 2001 for $1.1 million. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom house has been appraised at $1.9 million. A previous bidder had offered $1.8 million -- but that bid was withdrawn on Wednesday. Cassidy is 65 and filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. His lawyer says they are hoping to get more money so Cassidy can pay off his debts. A bankruptcy judge will be asked to approve the new offer.
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SUGE KNIGHT-HEARING-POSTPONED
It's going to take more time to deal with Suge (SHUG) Knight's legal issues. A judge has delayed the proceedings for two cases hanging over the head of the former rap kingpin. In one case, he and comedian Katt Williams are charged with snatching a camera from a celebrity photographer. Knight is also facing murder charges from an incident in January in which he ran over a man in his pickup truck outside a burger joint in Compton, California. Knight has pleaded not guilty in both cases. He could be put away for life if convicted in either case.
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SELENA-NEW SONG
She has been dead for two decades.
But fans will soon be able to hear a bit of new music from Selena.
Her father says he found a recording of a song named ``Oh No (I'll Never Fall in Love Again'' a few weeks ago. She sang the song without instruments during a radio interview which was later posted on YouTube. Selena's dad says fans have been asking to have it released. Now it has. Her dad has released it on his production company's online station.
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WAYNE NETWON - TOUR GUIDE
Imagine if Elvis were around to give tours at Graceland. Fans of Wayne Newton will get to experience the ultimate ``insider'' tour -- when the singer will be serving as a tour guide at a museum opening at his former estate. Starting today, the 52-acre Casa de Shenandoah will be open for tours. The regular tour is $35 -- but a V-I-P package will feature a tour given by Newton himself. Newton lived on the property for 45 years, but he moved out two years ago. Visitors will get to see Newton's memorabilia, house, jet, cars, gift shop -- and some of his pets, including Arabian horses and a capuchin monkey.
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LIONEL RICHIE LOOKING FORWARD TO VEGAS
What 21-year-old kid wouldn't want to hang out with his dad in Las Vegas? Lionel Richie says his son Miles is no exception. He says when he asked his son about doing a residency in Vegas, he said his son declared that ``we are going to have the greatest time.'' Richie will play 20 shows over four months at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets go on sale starting today.
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(The Associated Press)