Linda Ronstadt News
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Surprising story of the song from 'Dirty Dancing' and some of the other iconic love songs from movies
When it comes to writing a love song, Diane Warren knows a thing or two about what makes a great one. The songwriter, who received her ninth Oscar nomination for the song “Stand Up For Something” from the movie “Marshall,” is behind some of the greatest romantic hits, including “I Don’t Want to
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'Sister Act' turns 25: A breakdown of the film's iconic soundtrack
It's been 25 years since we watched nightclub lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier turn into Sister Mary Clarence to avoid getting killed in "Sister Act." Whoopi Goldberg 's character was put in protective custody, inside a rundown San Francisco convent, to avoid her gangster boyfriend's goons after
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When Whitney Hit The High Note
Y ou have to understand. You have to remember. This is 1991. Before six people died in the World Trade Center bombing. Before 168 died in Oklahoma City. This is before 111 individuals were injured by a bomb made of nails and screws at the Atlanta Olympics. Before backpacks stuffed with pressure
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Capitol Hill's Unfinished Business (The Note)
By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES BOEHNER OUTLINES LAWSUIT AGAINST OBAMA: In a USA Today Op-Ed House Speaker John Boehner details his big goal for the week: “President Obama has overstepped his constitutional authority — and it is the responsibility of the House of Representatives ...
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The Social Climber: Nirvana Reunites With Lorde, Joan Jett; Hillary Clinton Ducks Flying Footwear
quicklist: 1 title: Nirvana Reunites With Lorde, Joan Jett, Kim Gordon as Leads text: Remaining Nirvana band members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on their first year of eligibility Thursday night. The band, minus lead singer Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide 20 years ago this
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5 Things to Know This Morning
Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning. 1. Kaley Cuoco Opens Up About Her Fling With 'Man of Steel' Star Henry Cavill Last year was a big one for Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting: Not only did she start a whirlwind relationship with her now-husband, Ryan Sweeting, but she
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'The Voice'' Recap: Usher, Shakira and Blake Steal One Artist Each
Find Out What You Missed On Last Night's Episode Of the Singing Competition.
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Pot Legalization Debate, From Jimmy Carter to the Dalai Lama
In the national debate over liberalizing marijuana laws, you practically need a scorecard to keep up with who's in favor and who's opposed. Two warring camps keep track of which public figures and are in favor of liberalization (including decriminalization and legalization) and which are opposed:
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Look Who Made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Nirvana, KISS and Peter Gabriel are among the music artists who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. Also on the list, which was released today, are pop singer Linda Ronstadt, blue-eyed soul duo Hall and Oates and British singer-songwriter...
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'The Voice' Recap: Kaley Cuoco's Sister Competes in First Night of Knockout Rounds
The Voice on Monday night aired its first knockout rounds of the fifth season. There are a few key differences between the knockout rounds and the battle rounds we witnessed the previous few weeks. Though teammates are still paired two at a time, each artist...