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The American Presidential Election of 1988
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
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INTERVIEW - Sunny Ozell, Patrick Stewart on working with the charity, song that get you through life, Paul Simon, Randy Newman at Silver Clef Awards
INTERVIEW - Sunny Ozell, Patrick Stewart on working with the charity, song that get you through life, Paul Simon, Randy Newman at Silver Clef Awards on July 03, 2015 in London, England.
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Alice Cooper, Leon Russell and more inducted into RRHOF
Associated Press Television
New York - 14 March 2011
1. Wide of pressroom as Neil Diamond poses for photographers
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Neil Diamond/Recording Artist
"It's about as good as it gets. It's a crowning moment. It's the peak....
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Biggest names in entertainment attend banquet in New York
New York
5 May 2006
1.Wide shot, pan right across Columbus circle to Time Warner Headquarters
2.Wide shot, Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony pose for photographer
3.SOUNDBITE: (Englsih) Jim Kelly Time Managing Editor,
"What I hope is...
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Phil Ramone, Grammy-winning producer, dead at 72
AP Television
FILE/New York 17 June 2010
1. Wide shot of Shubert Alley with limousine in foreground
2. Photocall
3.SOUNDBITE (English) Phil Ramone/Producer
"It's the best. We've had a tremendous relationship over the years. In and out....
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Leonard Cohen, Taylor Swift, Phil Collins inducted into Hall of Fame
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AP Television
New York 17 June 2010
1. Performance, David Foster and Peter Cetera
2. Performance, Charice
3. Performance, Judy Collins
4. Performance, k.d. lang
5. Leonard Cohen walks...
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USA - Paul Simon on Broadway
The Capeman / New York / January 29th / ENT 5
Paul Simon opens on Broadway with "The Capeman"
Broadway was buzzing last night when a galaxy of stars turned out for the world premiere of singer/songwriter Paul Simon's first ever musical -...
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Legendary folk rock duo set to tour again
1. Media
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Announcer:
"Simon and Garfunkel and the music they created together have long been an essential part of the American cultural landscape. Their music, their voices, their sound, - all timeless. Their rich...
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Wyclef Jean launches 'Together for Haiti'
New York 20 May 2008
1. WS press conference, push in Dr. Jeffrey Sachs and Wyclef Jean
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dr. Jeffrey Sachs,Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "This is a pivotal moment for the world,...
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Recording artists including Maren Morris and Bebe Rexha talk about their greatest music influences
RECORDING ARTISTS INCLUDING MAREN MORRIS AND BEBE REXHA TALK ABOUT THEIR GREATEST MUSIC INFLUENCES
Some of the biggest names in music gathered recently to honor one of the industry's greatest influences, Jay-Z, at Clive...
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Unseasonal British weather wreaks havoc on Hard Rock Calling festival site
The British summer has so far suffered from very unseasonal weather and this weekend looks set for more of the same - rain on and off and on again.
Hard Rock Calling music festival kicks off at London's Hyde Park on Friday (13 JULY 2012)...
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Paul Simon and his wife, Edie Brickell, were arrested on disorderly conduct charges by officers investigating a 'domestic incident.' Police say a caller from the singers' Connecticut home dialed 911 Saturday night and hung up. (April 28)
Paul Simon and his wife, Edie Brickell, were arrested on disorderly conduct charges by officers investigating a "domestic incident," police said Monday.
A caller from the singers' New Canaan home dialed 911 Saturday night and hung up,...
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Hugh Masekela's son pays tribute to his father: 'He really was everyone's'
HUGH MASEKELA'S SON PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FATHER: 'HE REALLY WAS EVERYONE'S'
While jazz musician Hugh Masekela was loved by many around the world, he was, at heart, a family man.
Speaking Thursday (25 JAN....
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SAfrican jazz trumpeter, anti-apartheid activist Masekela dies at 78
Legendary South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78 after a decade-long fight with cancer, according to a statement from his family on Tuesday.
Often called the "Father...
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SOUTH AFRICA: STATE THEATRE APPOINTS FIRST BLACK DIRECTOR
English/Nat
The South African state theatre, once the cultural shrine to Afrikanerdom, is now a cultural centre for all.
To underline this, the Internationally renowned South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela has been appointed the...
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Disgraced anti-apartheid activist Allan Boesak gets early prison release
Stellenbosch, Western Cape - May 22, 2001
1. Exterior Stellenbosch community corrections office
2. Various Boesak walking out of office and greeted by his wife Elna, family members and supporters
3. Various supporters greeting Boesak
4....
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Carrie Fisher on her one-woman show, 'Wishful Drinking'
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1. Clip, 'Wishful Drinking'
AP Television
New York, 15 Sept. 2009
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Carrie Fisher/Actress-Playwright, on her play "Wishful Drinking": "It...
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Nelson Mandela Speech To UN's Annual Debate On Apartheid, Winnie Mandela, Speaking At 30Th Anniversary Of ANC Military Wing, ANC 80Th Anniversary, Paul Simon, Prepares For SA Concert Tour, Mandela And Sa Pres. De Klerk, Receive Joint Peace Prize In Paris
3 December 1991 UN HQ, NEW YORK
(ANC leader, Nelson Mandela, in a speech to UN's annual debate on apartheid, urges world community to keep economic sanctions against South Africa, lifting them only gradually as apartheid is...
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Stars gather at benefit for Paul McCartney's landmine charity
SHOTLIST: Beverly Hills CA
1. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills walking in
2. Paul and Heather on podium
3. SOT PAUL McCARTNEY, SPEECH - "Thank you. My take on this is very simple. I'm basically asking the people who are going to read...
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Band rock Central Park in New York with free concert
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AP Entertainment
New York - 12 July, 2008
1. Mid pan of people in Central Park, New York for free Bon Jovi concert
2. Close of woman moving to music
3. Mid pan of concert goers
4. Wide of...
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Katy Perry and Usher attend annual pre-Grammy party
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Beverly Hills, California, 30 January 2010
1. Wide shot of the Beverly Hilton Hotel
2. Medium shot of Rihanna
3. Medium shot of Jennifer Hudson and Clive Davis
4....
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USA: FAMILY & FRIENDS ATTEND LINDA MCCARTNEY MEMORIAL SERVICE
English/Nat
Family and friends of Linda McCartney gathered in New York on Monday to say good-bye to the animal rights activist, photographer and wife of the former Beatle.
Sir Paul McCartney arrived in a limousine for the evening service...
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Biography: Singers
An extensive collection of video biographies of popular singers, present and past, from all musical genres. Each article includes its citation in several formats. (Note: Some entries have 'Singer' in their names but are not actual singers.)