Reuters - Oct 8, 2009
Barry Manilow is in a festive mood. With Manilow set to end a five-year run at the Las Vegas Hilton on December 30, Sony Music said the 66-year-old singer has re-signed his recording deal with its Arista...
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A U.S. judge has hailed as a success a new form of punishment for people who go to court for being too noisy -- an hour of listening to Barry Manilow or the theme tune from the children's TV show...
More »AP - Nov 13, 2008
Get this: LeBron listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow. A big fan of all styles of music, Cleveland s superstar always gets ready for games by listening to hip hop. On Thursday before facing the...
More »Reuters - Sep 17, 2007
Pop singer Barry Manilow, a major Democratic fundraiser, said on Monday he has scrapped plans to appear on the television talk show The View, because he did not want to be interviewed by its conservative...
More »AP - Sep 17, 2007
On his last two albums, Barry Manilow tackled songs made famous by Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra and other greats. But his new album presented a real challenge: covering himself. Trying...
More »AP - Jun 29, 2007
The legendary Copacabana, the inspiration for Barry Manilow s smash single and a staple of Manhattan nightlife since World War II, is ready for its last dance. With construction of an extended subway...
More »Reuters - May 3, 2007
Veteran entertainer Bette Midler is known for her larger-than-life persona as the Divine Miss M, but she admits to being a bit intimidated by the huge space she will occupy at her new home stage in Las...
More »E! Online - Apr 2, 2007
Barry Manilow is serving up a little wine with his cheese. A new line of Manilow-branded wines is just one of the many signature products the "Mandy" crooner now offers for sale through his...
More »AP - Mar 24, 2007
PHOENIX (AP) Billy Crystal has been friends with Muhammad Ali for 33 years. That s why he showed up Saturday night for Celebrity Fight Night, the glitzy gala that raises funds and awareness for...
More »AP - Jan 22, 2007
The Copacabana, the famed nightclub that entertained the smart set with a young Frank Sinatra in the 40s and was the inspiration for Barry Manilow s signature song in the 70s is looking for a new home...
More »AP - Jan 19, 2007
Barry Manilow became one of the world s best-selling artists by making timeless classics out of unknown songs. But these days, he s more likely to rely on other people s classics than interpret new material...
More »AP - Dec 8, 2006
Just a few years ago, when teens dominated the pop charts, to be a singer of a more senior age say, about 30 was something to be downplayed or outright omitted on one s musical resume....
More »AP - Dec 8, 2006
EU regulators on Friday opened an antitrust probe of Universal Music Group s plans to buy BMG Music Publishing for about $2.1 billion, saying the deal could damage the already concentrated music publishing...
More »E! Online - Nov 27, 2006
As the saying goes, every time an American Idol alum becomes a star, Simon Cowell s ego gets new wings. We have our history together, don t we, Jennifer? the sharp-tongued Brit said to...
More »AP - Nov 14, 2006
The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department gave antitrust approval Tuesday to Universal Music Group s planned acquisition of BMG Music Publishing for $2.09 billion. The deal must now receive...
More »Reuters - Nov 8, 2006
Purple was the color and Prince was the star on Wednesday as the eccentric musician launched a nightclub venture that will see him performing twice a week in Las Vegas. Prince, 48, the sometimes reclusive...
More »E! Online - Nov 8, 2006
It s not just Montana state that squeaks out photo finishes. With all the discs counted, the Disney Channel s Hannah Montana soundtrack held its spot atop the charts by a mere 1,000 copies over challenger...
More »Reuters - Nov 2, 2006
Eccentric pop superstar Prince is setting up shop in Las Vegas, performing twice a week at a hotel nightclub on the Vegas Strip, organizers said on Thursday. Prince, 48, will perform on Fridays and...
More »Reuters - Oct 1, 2006
Flamboyant New York band the Scissor Sisters dominated music sales in Britain for a second week as they stayed at the top of both the singles and album charts. Their single I Don t Feel Like Dancin...
More »AP - Aug 31, 2006
Barry Manilow was at his Palm Springs home in a wheelchair following hip surgery, but should be walking by the end of the week, his publicist said. Being in a wheelchair would naturally be the case...
More »E! Online - Aug 29, 2006
Maybe Barry Manilow should have used his Emmy acceptance speech to thank his fellow nominees for contributing to his hip factor. In a surprise victory for his PBS special, Barry Manilow: Music and...
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