Veteran video director Brett Ratner has worked with Madonna, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Jessica Simpson, Wu-Tang Clan and many others. And he's got high praise for VMA Best New Artist campaigner Miley Cyrus, whose "7 Things"
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Miley Cyrus' '7 Things' Is About Nick Jonas, Director Brett Ratner Seemingly Reveals
Monday, 25 August 2008
Download Marc Bolan mp3
 Artist: Marc Bolan: mp3 download Genre(s): Other Discography:  No Title Year: 2000 Tracks: 15  Live At BBC Year: 1970 Tracks: 11  Bolan At The Beeb Year: Tracks: 23 Singer/songwriter/guitarist Marc Bolan was one of the major glam rock music figures of the early '70s, particularly in England. After evacuant his debut solo individual, "The Wizard," and its follow-ups, "The Third Degree" and "Hipster Gumbo," on Decca Records in the U.K. in 1965-1966, he coupled the band John's Children in 1967. The same yr, he and percussionist Steve Peregine Took formed Tyrannosaurus Rex, an acoustic pair. They made tierce albums, My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair merely Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows (1968), Prophets, Seers and Sages, the Angels of the Ages (1968), and Unicorn (1969), so split, with Bolan retaining the band predict and teaming up with Mickey Finn on the galvanizing Beard of Stars (1970). By the goal of 1970, with the call abbreviated to T. Rex, Bolan and Finn scored a U.K. reach with "Taunt a White Swan," the low gear of x straight Top Ten hits, and the album T. Rex. Adding bass player Steve Curry and drummer Bill Fifield, T. Rex expanded into a fully fledged rock-and-roll & roll banding, and scored a phone number one stumble with "Hot Love" and another with "Acquire It On." (Under the title "Have it away a Gong (Convey It On)," the song became T. Rex's only substantial U.S. reach, making the Top Ten in 1972.) This was followed by the landmark record album Electric Warrior (1971), which topped the U.K. charts and included the single "Jeepster." Then came "Telegram Sam," T. Rex's third base U.K. act one. "Metallic element Guru" became T. Rex's fourth number one in May 1972. (During this period, with T.Rextasy hit Britain, numerous reissues also charted.) The future unexampled T. Rex album, The Slider, became a Top Ten reach in July 1972. T. Rex's seventh straight Top Ten unmarried, "Children of the Revolution," peaked in the charts in September, followed by "Solid Gold Easy Action" in December. In March 1973 came "Twentieth Century Boy," the one-ninth T. Rex Top Ten unmarried, and the Top Ten album Tanx. In June, "The Groover" became the band's tenth and final Top Ten unmarried. In August, Bolan tried the ethel Waters for victimisation his have name on records, issue the non-charting "Pirate flag" single credited to Marc Bolan with Big Carrot, merely so he retreated to the T. Rex rubric, though the original group was fragmenting. Bolan and T. Rex's commercial and decisive fortunes declined afterwards, as they released Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974), Bolan's Zip Gun (1975), Futuristic Dragon (1976), and Yawl in the Underworld (1977). Bolan died in an car accident in 1977, and his work has been reissued oft in the U.K. |
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Artist David B. will discuss his graphic memoir "Epileptic"
First came the graphic novel, then the vivid memoir. At 2 p.m. today in the Microsoft Auditorium of the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library, an acclaimed Parisian artist with the pen name of David B. discusses his graphic memoir "Epileptic" (Pantheon), his floor of ontogenesis up with an epileptic brother.
"Epileptic," which Time Magazine described as a "perfect memoir," is said to have inspired "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi, a memoir of growing up in Iran that was released as a film in 2007, and which the library chose as its "Seattle Reads" pick in 2006.
"Epileptic" won numerous awards in Europe. David B. (real name: Pierre-Fran�ois Beauchard) will be joined by Kim Thompson, translator of "Epileptic" and co-owner of Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books. The program is presented in cooperation with Alliance Fran�aise de Seattle and Fantagraphics Books. More information: 206-386-4636 or www.spl.org.
Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times book editor
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Thursday, 7 August 2008
The Showdown
Artist: The Showdown
Genre(s):
Hardcore
Metal: Alternative
Discography:
Temptation Come My Way
Year: 2007
Tracks: 12
A Chorus of Obliteration
Year: 2004
Tracks: 10
Friday, 27 June 2008
Mad Professor and Lee Scratch Perry
Artist: Mad Professor and Lee Scratch Perry
Genre(s):
Dance
Discography:
Dub Take the Voodoo Out of Reggae
Year: 1997
Tracks: 10
Dik Darnell
Monday, 23 June 2008
Joe Chester - The Tiny Pieces Left Behind
Recorded over the space of three years in studios both in Ireland and France, Joe Chester's second album, 'The Tiny Pieces Left Behind', has a disjointed feel to it, which despite occasional flashes of brilliance has a tendency to get lost in too many instruments and not enough substance.
Where as Chester's debut, the much acclaimed 'A Murder of Crows' was a mainly acoustic affair, full of strong songs and catchy melodies, 'The Tiny Pieces Left Behind' sees him opt for a much fuller sound. This should work well, as Chester has earned his stripes for over the last 10 years in guitar-based bands such as Sunbear and Tenspeedracer. However, at times the singer-songwriter's vocals struggle to compete with the richer sound.
The album opens strongly with both 'Something is Better (Than Nothing At All)' and 'The Right Place' offering decent harmonies and the instruments afforded to them are up to the task of strong, catchy melodies.
The best find on the album has to be 'To Hold onto Melting Love', a wispy, thoughtful tune, double-tracked vocally and offering contributos Ann Scott and Gemma Hayes the proper platform to showcase their considerable talents. The melody soars and dips, eventually ending up with a traditional air. Beautiful.
However, too many times on the album the songs just fade into obscurity, ok for a first or second listen, but offering nothing to listeners to keep the coming back. 'Why Things Break' is a forgettable track, with the repetitive nature of verse and chorus not helped out by Chester's vocals.
There is equally nothing memorable about 'Alarms', a long drawn-out affair, devoid of any melody, Chester's voice again competing unfavourably with the music. Ditto 'Long Distance Friend'.
With only a handful of decent tracks and one stand-out song, the album has to be considered a let-down following the considerable beauty and success of his debut. Unfortunately, it's all too familiar 'difficult second album' territory for the singer-songwriter.
Padraic Geoghegan
Where as Chester's debut, the much acclaimed 'A Murder of Crows' was a mainly acoustic affair, full of strong songs and catchy melodies, 'The Tiny Pieces Left Behind' sees him opt for a much fuller sound. This should work well, as Chester has earned his stripes for over the last 10 years in guitar-based bands such as Sunbear and Tenspeedracer. However, at times the singer-songwriter's vocals struggle to compete with the richer sound.
The album opens strongly with both 'Something is Better (Than Nothing At All)' and 'The Right Place' offering decent harmonies and the instruments afforded to them are up to the task of strong, catchy melodies.
The best find on the album has to be 'To Hold onto Melting Love', a wispy, thoughtful tune, double-tracked vocally and offering contributos Ann Scott and Gemma Hayes the proper platform to showcase their considerable talents. The melody soars and dips, eventually ending up with a traditional air. Beautiful.
However, too many times on the album the songs just fade into obscurity, ok for a first or second listen, but offering nothing to listeners to keep the coming back. 'Why Things Break' is a forgettable track, with the repetitive nature of verse and chorus not helped out by Chester's vocals.
There is equally nothing memorable about 'Alarms', a long drawn-out affair, devoid of any melody, Chester's voice again competing unfavourably with the music. Ditto 'Long Distance Friend'.
With only a handful of decent tracks and one stand-out song, the album has to be considered a let-down following the considerable beauty and success of his debut. Unfortunately, it's all too familiar 'difficult second album' territory for the singer-songwriter.
Padraic Geoghegan
Monday, 16 June 2008
Ashley Tisdale Positively Healthy
A rumor about Ashley Tisdale's health spread faster then reports of her new nose. Multiple Internet sites said the "High School Musical" star contracted a disease when she had her nose job last year, prompting loyal Ashley fans to speak out on youtube, but it is completely false (via People). There was no need to panic. The tween musical franchise will continue and Ashley is in perfectly good health. Her rep denounced the rumors calling them "completely untrue".
Sharon Osbourne: You Can X This
Everyone knows you don't f with Sharon Osbourne. After 4-years judging the hit British show, the X-Factor, Ozzy's misuses told the show to take their contract offer and shove it. The exact words Sharon used are unclear, but if her reality show days are any indication, it had to be a colorful selection of words. Sharon's peeps insist she was just tired of doing the show after 4-years and wanted to move on, but the London rumor mill says she was jealous of her much younger and perky co-host, Danni Minogue, and her constant flirting with Simon Cowell. Sharon was sick of competing for attention and when the show didn't meet her financial demands for next season, she walked, according to the Daily Mail.
No need to worry. There is no bad blood between Sharon and Simon. She'll still be a judge on "America's Got Talent" this summer.
Miley Wannabe Won't Put Out
15-year-old Miley Cyrus wannabe says she is saving herself for marriage (via Just Jared). The rising Disney star is breathing down the scandal plagued Hannah Montana's back and appealing to tweens and their homely moms across the country. Selena says she told her Dad she wanted a promise ring and he got it blessed at the church so she can set an example for other kids. That's what Britney Spears said. It's just a matter of time before Selena and Miley really go wild.
Party Favors: Clinton says: Bye, Bye, Bye ... Vin Diesel Casted as Baby Daddy
It's finally over. Hillary Clinton made a good attempt to become the first woman president, but she hit a ceiling. After a never-ending political season, Clinton will concede to Barack Obama this afternoon and suspend her campaign in the same venue she danced the night away with Hubby Bill when he won the White House (via NY Daily News). ...Not only did Vin Diesel knock up his girlfriend, he somehow managed to become a father without anyone in LaLa land even knowing. In April, the action hero actor premiered his latest project, a little girl according to Us.
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Thursday, 5 June 2008
Paltrow Wants More Children
Gwyneth Paltrow wants a third child with rocker husband Chris Martin, to honour her late father Bruce Paltrow. The actress claims the director - who died of cancer in 2002 - regretted only having two children; Paltrow and her brother Jake. She tells the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, "I may force myself to do it one more time because the result is so worth it. And also my (late) dad said to me that his only regret in life was that he had only two children and he didn't have more." Paltrow and Martin have also considered adopting. The actress adds, "I do feel we're so fortunate, and we kind of owe it to humanity. We have a lot of love to give and a lot of resources." Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Martin are parents to four year old Apple; and Moses, one.
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Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls Set to Take the Stage for the '2008 MTV Movie Awards' Live on Sunday, June 1
NEW YORK, May 14 -- MTV today revealed performers for
Hollywood's highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2008 MTV
Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the
masses, this year's ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical
showcase. Taking the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited
live performances are Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls. Hosted by Mike
Myers, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" airs LIVE on June 1st at 8:00pm
ET/7:00pm CT from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA.
MTV is once again setting the trend for what will be hot in music this
summer, as both Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls perform music from their
upcoming albums at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Coldplay is set to perform
the single "Violet Hill" from their new album, Viva La Vida, to be released
June 17th. Known for their hit singles, such as "Speed of Sound" and
"Clocks," Coldplay has been one of the most commercially successful acts
today, selling over 30 million albums.
Adding sizzle to the night, sexy singing-and-dancing ensemble, The
Pussycat Dolls will deliver "When I Grow Up" from their upcoming album to
be released Summer 2008. This is a follow up to their triple-platinum debut
album, PCD, which featured hit singles including "Don't Cha" and "Buttons."
Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls are just the most recent artists to
take to the MTV Movie Awards stage, which has showcased a variety of
established and up-and-coming artists. Last year's show welcomed Rihanna
featuring Jay-Z, and Amy Winehouse. Both Amy Winehouse and Rihanna found
themselves at the top of the Billboard Album charts following electrifying
live performances of their hit singles "Rehab" and "Umbrella" at the "2007
MTV Movie Awards." MTV powerhouse Rihanna whose album Good Girl Gone Bad
was released on June 5, 2007 -- just two days after her Movie Awards
performance -- sold an impressive 162,000 copies in its first week to hit
#2 on the Billboard charts. And then- emerging artist, Amy Winehouse's
album Back To Black had a sales increase of 33% in the same week as her
"2007 MTV Movie Awards" performance.
Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" are
"Superbad," leading the way with five nominations, and "Juno," receiving
four nominations. Also vying for an award are "Enchanted," "Transformers,"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and "Knocked Up" with 3
nominations each. MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC
video sites, including Photobucket (http://www.photobucket.com), MySpace
(http://www.myspace.com), Daily Motion (http://www.dailymotion.com), Break
(http://www.break.com), Buzznet (http://www.buzznet.com), Heavy (http://www.heavy.com) and
FunnyorDie (http://www.funnyordie.com) to give anyone and everyone with a creative
vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. Finalists for the
"BEST MOVIE SPOOF" will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the "2008 MTV
Movie Awards" where one will be crowned the winner.
The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the
viewers. Fans can vote by visiting http://www.movieawards.mtv.com before May 23rd
to support their favorite nominees in each category.
The "2008 MTV Movie Awards" will be available to a potential viewing
audience of more than 1.4 billion people via MTV's global network of 64
channels reaching 559.8 million households around the world as well as
through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will
reach the entire interactive community, via more than 180 MTV digital media
properties around the world.
Mark Burnett serves as Executive Producer for the 2008 MTV MOVIE
AWARDS. Audrey Morrissey is Co-Executive Producer. Jane Mun and Ted Smith
serve as Producers.
Official sponsors of "The 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS" are Dibs, Dove Go
Fresh, GM, Old Navy, Orbit(R), Secret and Taco Bell Corp.(R).
About MTV
MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music,
creativity and youth culture. For over 26 years, MTV has evolved,
challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation
a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every
platform and screen. On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour
ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years. Online, MTV.com
scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched ten dynamic online
communities and six new virtual worlds. On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1
music brand in the wireless space -- delivering 90% more streams than in
2006. And MTV's successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each
deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college
students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV
Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading
creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know
more? Come on in ... http://www.mtvpress.com.
About Mark Burnett Productions
Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) is a leading production company for
primetime television, cable and the internet, and has produced 1,100 hours
of television programming which regularly airs in over 70 countries around
the world. MBP revolutionized television with hits such as Survivor (CBS),
The Apprentice (NBC), The Contender (ESPN), Rock Star: INXS (CBS), the
Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks Television co-production On The Lot (FOX),
and the smash hit Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (FOX) which is
currently being produced in 51 countries. In the summer of 2007, MBP
entered the world of Award Shows, when Mark Burnett served as executive
producer for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. Since 2001, MBP has garnered a
total of 47 Emmy nominations with 5 wins, and has won 4 People's Choice
Awards. Mark Burnett has been named one of the most influential people in
the world by TIME magazine and named TV Guide's most valuable player. He
has won both BRANDWEEK'S Marketer of the Year Award and the prestigious
ROSE D'OR FRAPA Format Award. In 2007, Mark Burnett was inducted into the
Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.
See Also
Hollywood's highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2008 MTV
Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the
masses, this year's ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical
showcase. Taking the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited
live performances are Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls. Hosted by Mike
Myers, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" airs LIVE on June 1st at 8:00pm
ET/7:00pm CT from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA.
MTV is once again setting the trend for what will be hot in music this
summer, as both Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls perform music from their
upcoming albums at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Coldplay is set to perform
the single "Violet Hill" from their new album, Viva La Vida, to be released
June 17th. Known for their hit singles, such as "Speed of Sound" and
"Clocks," Coldplay has been one of the most commercially successful acts
today, selling over 30 million albums.
Adding sizzle to the night, sexy singing-and-dancing ensemble, The
Pussycat Dolls will deliver "When I Grow Up" from their upcoming album to
be released Summer 2008. This is a follow up to their triple-platinum debut
album, PCD, which featured hit singles including "Don't Cha" and "Buttons."
Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls are just the most recent artists to
take to the MTV Movie Awards stage, which has showcased a variety of
established and up-and-coming artists. Last year's show welcomed Rihanna
featuring Jay-Z, and Amy Winehouse. Both Amy Winehouse and Rihanna found
themselves at the top of the Billboard Album charts following electrifying
live performances of their hit singles "Rehab" and "Umbrella" at the "2007
MTV Movie Awards." MTV powerhouse Rihanna whose album Good Girl Gone Bad
was released on June 5, 2007 -- just two days after her Movie Awards
performance -- sold an impressive 162,000 copies in its first week to hit
#2 on the Billboard charts. And then- emerging artist, Amy Winehouse's
album Back To Black had a sales increase of 33% in the same week as her
"2007 MTV Movie Awards" performance.
Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" are
"Superbad," leading the way with five nominations, and "Juno," receiving
four nominations. Also vying for an award are "Enchanted," "Transformers,"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and "Knocked Up" with 3
nominations each. MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC
video sites, including Photobucket (http://www.photobucket.com), MySpace
(http://www.myspace.com), Daily Motion (http://www.dailymotion.com), Break
(http://www.break.com), Buzznet (http://www.buzznet.com), Heavy (http://www.heavy.com) and
FunnyorDie (http://www.funnyordie.com) to give anyone and everyone with a creative
vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. Finalists for the
"BEST MOVIE SPOOF" will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the "2008 MTV
Movie Awards" where one will be crowned the winner.
The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the
viewers. Fans can vote by visiting http://www.movieawards.mtv.com before May 23rd
to support their favorite nominees in each category.
The "2008 MTV Movie Awards" will be available to a potential viewing
audience of more than 1.4 billion people via MTV's global network of 64
channels reaching 559.8 million households around the world as well as
through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will
reach the entire interactive community, via more than 180 MTV digital media
properties around the world.
Mark Burnett serves as Executive Producer for the 2008 MTV MOVIE
AWARDS. Audrey Morrissey is Co-Executive Producer. Jane Mun and Ted Smith
serve as Producers.
Official sponsors of "The 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS" are Dibs, Dove Go
Fresh, GM, Old Navy, Orbit(R), Secret and Taco Bell Corp.(R).
About MTV
MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music,
creativity and youth culture. For over 26 years, MTV has evolved,
challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation
a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every
platform and screen. On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour
ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years. Online, MTV.com
scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched ten dynamic online
communities and six new virtual worlds. On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1
music brand in the wireless space -- delivering 90% more streams than in
2006. And MTV's successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each
deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college
students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV
Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading
creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know
more? Come on in ... http://www.mtvpress.com.
About Mark Burnett Productions
Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) is a leading production company for
primetime television, cable and the internet, and has produced 1,100 hours
of television programming which regularly airs in over 70 countries around
the world. MBP revolutionized television with hits such as Survivor (CBS),
The Apprentice (NBC), The Contender (ESPN), Rock Star: INXS (CBS), the
Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks Television co-production On The Lot (FOX),
and the smash hit Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (FOX) which is
currently being produced in 51 countries. In the summer of 2007, MBP
entered the world of Award Shows, when Mark Burnett served as executive
producer for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. Since 2001, MBP has garnered a
total of 47 Emmy nominations with 5 wins, and has won 4 People's Choice
Awards. Mark Burnett has been named one of the most influential people in
the world by TIME magazine and named TV Guide's most valuable player. He
has won both BRANDWEEK'S Marketer of the Year Award and the prestigious
ROSE D'OR FRAPA Format Award. In 2007, Mark Burnett was inducted into the
Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.
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Thursday, 22 May 2008
Jolie shows off baby bump at awards
Jolie shows off baby bump at awards
Actress Angelina Jolie revealed her baby bump at the Mugwump Heart Awards after previously dismissing media speculation about a gestation.
The star caused a stimulate when she arrived at the motion-picture show event wear a figure-hugging negroid dress up, disclosure an obvious baby chance.
A source close to the actress and her cooperator Brad William Pitt reportedly told People magazine that the couple are "thrilled to be adding to their dwell".
Jolie and George Dibdin-Pitt already have four-spot children, six-year-old Maddox, four-year-old Kiss of peace, three-year-old horse Zahara and one-year-old Battle of Pittsburgh Landing.
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Daniel Ash says Bauhaus is done, Love and Rockets live
Daniel Ash says Bauhaus is done, Love and Rockets live
Since its foundation, the tike isthmus Bauhaus [ tickets ] has been associated with "doom and gloom," as guitar player Daniel Ash puts it. Just, with their newly record album, "Go Away Andrew Dickson White," Ash and his bandmates decided to make a very
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Thursday, 24 April 2008
Hilton fortune to go to charity
Hilton fortune to go to charity
Paris Hilton's potential inheritance has dramatically diminished after her grandfather announced plans to donate 97% of his $2.3bn fortune to charity.
80-year-old Barron Hilton, the son of the man who founded the hotel chain and made the family fortune, will place the money in a charitable trust that will eventually benefit the Conrad N Hilton Foundation, raising its total value to about $4.5bn.
In a statement the foundation said: "Barron Hilton, chairman of the foundation, intends to contribute 97% of his entire net worth, estimated today at $2.3bn, including the created trusts, at whatever value it is at the time of his passing."
His wealth includes the $1.2bn Barron Hilton stands to earn from both the recent sale of Hilton Hotels Corp - started by his father Conrad in 1919 - and the pending sale of the world's biggest casino company, Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Paris Hilton was not immediately available for comment on her grandfather's plans for his fortune.
Jerry Oppenheimer, who profiled the Hilton family in his 2006 book 'House of Hilton', has said Barron Hilton is embarrassed by the behaviour of his socialite granddaughter Paris and believes it has sullied the family name.
The Conrad N Hilton Foundation supports projects that provide clean water in Africa, education for blind children, and housing for the mentally ill. Its aims, based on Conrad Hilton's will, are "to relieve the suffering, the distressed and the destitute".
"Speaking for the family as well as the foundation, we are all exceedingly proud and grateful for this extraordinary commitment," said Steven Hilton, one of Barron's sons and president and chief executive of the foundation.
Conrad Hilton established the foundation in 1944 and when he died in 1979 left virtually all of his fortune - including, according to media reports at the time, a 27% controlling stake in Hilton Hotels - to the charity.
But Barron Hilton challenged the will and after a nearly decade-long legal struggle reached an out-of-court settlement to split ownership of the shares with the foundation in 1988, The New York Times reported.
The hotel group was sold for $20bn in October to private equity firm Blackstone Group, while the acquisition of Harrah's - of which Barron Hilton was a board member until 2006 - is due to be completed by Apollo Management and TPG Capital in early 2008.
Rihanna, Bill Cosby, Tyler Perry coming to Essence
Rihanna, Bill Cosby, Tyler Perry coming to Essence
By Keith Spera Music writer The 2008 Essence Music Festival will resonate with the sound of its host city. Irma Thomas, jazz trumpeters Terence Blanchard, Nicholas Payton, Irvin Mayfield, Kermit Ruffins and Christian Scott, blues belter Marva Wright, the Rebirth...
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Singer Lenny Kravitz is hospitalised
Singer Lenny Kravitz is hospitalised
Vocaliser Lenny Kravitz has been admitted to a hospital in Miami to be treated for severe bronchitis.
The 43-year-old musician has reportedly been excruciation from a series of severe respiratory tract infections, as well as grippe, since mid-January.
A voice for the star said in a statement: "Due to extreme dehydration and fatigue duty, doctors were unable to control it with outpatient handling and advised the vocaliser to check into the hospital."
"He was taken this morning to the emergency room at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami for immediate treatment."
Kravitz's unwellness has forced him to put over promotional material events for his freshly album 'It Is Clock time for a Erotic love Revolution'.
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Funeral Winds
Artist: Funeral Winds
Genre(s):
Metal: Death,Black
Rock
Discography:
Koude Haat
Year: 2004
Tracks: 9
Godslayer Xul
Year: 1998
Tracks: 8
Screaming For Grace - Abigail
Year: 1995
Tracks: 8
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