By SAMUEL MAULL
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — A Georgia man who told police he and Tyra Banks “had a thing together” was convicted Thursday of stalking the supermodel-turned-TV host.
Brady Green, 39, of Dublin, Ga., was convicted by Manhattan Criminal Court Judge James Burke, who heard the case without a jury, of stalking, harassment, criminal trespass and attempted aggravated harassment.
Green faces as many as 90 days in jail when he is sentenced on June 18. His lawyer said an appeal is planned.
Banks testified that she feared for her safety, and for that of her staff and family.
Authorities said Green, 39, repeatedly called Banks’ studio, showed up there, and sent her flowers and letters.
Green was arrested March 18, 2008, at a McDonald’s restaurant near Banks’ studio in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. He told officers he and Banks “had a thing together,” police said.
Banks said she was about to leave the studio that day when her staff warned her about Green. She said they had previously shown her Green’s photograph, told her he had threatened one of her employees and was “somebody I should watch out for.”
The former Sports Illustrated cover girl said she told officers at the scene that she was scared.
“I didn’t know what to do. How do I live my life when I leave this building? I had never experienced anything like this before,” she said.
Calm and smiling frequently as she testified, Banks said security “has changed significantly” around her and her workplaces because of Green.
She said that her company has hired more security staff and that her studio audiences are vetted more thoroughly.
Banks said she is now followed everywhere by security guards, even when she runs and exercises outdoors. Even though she is a public person, “I don’t live that kind of sheltered, protected life,” she said. “I like to walk around.”
Green testified that Banks’ shows on racism and homelessness had moved him and he wanted to contact her. He said his attempts to get tickets for her show had been misunderstood.
He also said he never threatened Banks, never intended to scare her and never tried to date her.
Assistant District Attorney Sean McMahon got Green to admit that he rode a bus for four days from Los Angeles to New York, where he had no friends, relatives and no job, and that the first he thing he did was go to the building that houses Banks’ studio.
Banks is executive producer and host of two popular TV shows, “America’s Next Top Model” and “The Tyra Banks Show.”
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Disney to plant 2.7 million trees for 'Earth'
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Studios is turning box-office cash from its nature documentary “Earth” into seed money to plant trees in the rain forest.
Disney had announced it would plant one tree in Brazil’s endangered Atlantic rain forest for every viewer who saw the movie during its first week. According to Disney, the box-office tally hit $16.1 million, which translates to 2.7 million trees.
The trees are being planted by the Nature Conservancy, which is trying to reforest 2.5 million acres in the rain forest.
“Earth” is narrated by James Earl Jones and follows a year in the lives of three families of polar bears, elephants and humpback whales.
LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Studios is turning box-office cash from its nature documentary “Earth” into seed money to plant trees in the rain forest.
Disney had announced it would plant one tree in Brazil’s endangered Atlantic rain forest for every viewer who saw the movie during its first week. According to Disney, the box-office tally hit $16.1 million, which translates to 2.7 million trees.
The trees are being planted by the Nature Conservancy, which is trying to reforest 2.5 million acres in the rain forest.
“Earth” is narrated by James Earl Jones and follows a year in the lives of three families of polar bears, elephants and humpback whales.
Ashanti will make stage debut in 'The Wiz'
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Ashanti is going down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will make her stage debut this summer as Dorothy in a revival of “The Wiz,” the soul-tinged version of the classic L. Frank Baum story. The musical will play June 12 through July 5 at New York City Center as part of its “Encores! Summer Stars” series. Opening night is June 18.
“The Wiz” has a book by William F. Brown and a score by Charlie Smalls.
NEW YORK — Ashanti is going down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will make her stage debut this summer as Dorothy in a revival of “The Wiz,” the soul-tinged version of the classic L. Frank Baum story. The musical will play June 12 through July 5 at New York City Center as part of its “Encores! Summer Stars” series. Opening night is June 18.
“The Wiz” has a book by William F. Brown and a score by Charlie Smalls.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Douglas, Stone head back to 'Wall Street'
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone are going to show us the money again with a sequel to their 1987 hit “Wall Street.”
According to 20th Century Fox spokesman Gregg Brilliant, Douglas is reprising his role as Gordon Gekko and Stone is on board again to direct the as-yet-untitled sequel.
Brilliant notes that it’s a timely project given what’s happening in the world.
With the economy and financial markets in a tailspin, it will be different times for Douglas’ Gekko. In the original film, corporate raider Gekko was a symbol of Wall Street greed and corruption during the boom era of the 1980s.
LOS ANGELES — Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone are going to show us the money again with a sequel to their 1987 hit “Wall Street.”
According to 20th Century Fox spokesman Gregg Brilliant, Douglas is reprising his role as Gordon Gekko and Stone is on board again to direct the as-yet-untitled sequel.
Brilliant notes that it’s a timely project given what’s happening in the world.
With the economy and financial markets in a tailspin, it will be different times for Douglas’ Gekko. In the original film, corporate raider Gekko was a symbol of Wall Street greed and corruption during the boom era of the 1980s.
Hugh Jackman visit to Mexico canceled
The Associated Press
MEXICO CITY — Even the mighty Wolverine is taking precautions when it comes to swine flu.
Film distributor 20th Century Fox says it has canceled actor Hugh Jackman’s scheduled appearance in Mexico City to promote “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”
The U.S. and several other countries have warned citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico, where the number of deaths blamed on the new virus has surpassed 150. Meanwhile, movie theaters in Mexico City are closed to prevent the flu from spreading.
20th Century Fox representative Christina Inman says a Mexico premiere at the National Auditorium and media events on Wednesday have been canceled until further notice.
MEXICO CITY — Even the mighty Wolverine is taking precautions when it comes to swine flu.
Film distributor 20th Century Fox says it has canceled actor Hugh Jackman’s scheduled appearance in Mexico City to promote “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”
The U.S. and several other countries have warned citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico, where the number of deaths blamed on the new virus has surpassed 150. Meanwhile, movie theaters in Mexico City are closed to prevent the flu from spreading.
20th Century Fox representative Christina Inman says a Mexico premiere at the National Auditorium and media events on Wednesday have been canceled until further notice.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Father of younger Spears' baby injured in crash
The Associated Press
OSCEOLA, La. — Casey Aldridge, the father of actress Jamie Lynn Spears’ baby, and two of his four passengers were thrown from his 2008 Ford F-250 pickup when it rolled over in Louisiana, state police said Monday. No one in the truck was wearing a seat belt.
Trooper Mark Dennis said Aldridge, 19, suffered moderate injuries. He was taken to Riverrun Medical Center in nearby Vidalia, then moved to an undisclosed hospital, Dennis said.
The wreck happened about 1:30 a.m. Sunday on a highway 60 miles southeast of Monroe, near the Mississippi state line. Dennis said the passengers, men aged 19 to 23, refused treatment for minor injuries.
“The fact that three of these guys survived ejection totally defies the odds,” he said.
Investigators did not find cause to suspect drugs or alcohol, but cited Aldridge for careless driving, Dennis said. No one was cited for not wearing a seat belt.
Aldridge, a pipe-layer from Liberty, Miss., is the father of Maddie Briann Spears, born last June. Spears, 18, is the star of the Nickelodeon TV series “Zoey 101” and the sister of singer Britney Spears.
The crash happened in Tensas Parish down Louisiana Highway 606 near a country club on the inside shore of Lake Bruin, a clear oxbow lake popular for boating, fishing and swimming.
Dennis said the truck went off the right side of the highway and into a ditch, overcorrected, ran off the left side of the highway and flipped at least once.
OSCEOLA, La. — Casey Aldridge, the father of actress Jamie Lynn Spears’ baby, and two of his four passengers were thrown from his 2008 Ford F-250 pickup when it rolled over in Louisiana, state police said Monday. No one in the truck was wearing a seat belt.
Trooper Mark Dennis said Aldridge, 19, suffered moderate injuries. He was taken to Riverrun Medical Center in nearby Vidalia, then moved to an undisclosed hospital, Dennis said.
The wreck happened about 1:30 a.m. Sunday on a highway 60 miles southeast of Monroe, near the Mississippi state line. Dennis said the passengers, men aged 19 to 23, refused treatment for minor injuries.
“The fact that three of these guys survived ejection totally defies the odds,” he said.
Investigators did not find cause to suspect drugs or alcohol, but cited Aldridge for careless driving, Dennis said. No one was cited for not wearing a seat belt.
Aldridge, a pipe-layer from Liberty, Miss., is the father of Maddie Briann Spears, born last June. Spears, 18, is the star of the Nickelodeon TV series “Zoey 101” and the sister of singer Britney Spears.
The crash happened in Tensas Parish down Louisiana Highway 606 near a country club on the inside shore of Lake Bruin, a clear oxbow lake popular for boating, fishing and swimming.
Dennis said the truck went off the right side of the highway and into a ditch, overcorrected, ran off the left side of the highway and flipped at least once.
Fleetwood Mac back at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT - Amidst their first concert tour in five years, legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac will be returning to Mohegan Sun Arena for an encore performance June 17 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $125 and $95 and go on sale May 2 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.co m; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting May 3 subject to availability.
For more information on Fleetwood Mac and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Tickets are $125 and $95 and go on sale May 2 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.co m; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting May 3 subject to availability.
For more information on Fleetwood Mac and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
'Shrek' to launch national tour
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — “Shrek the Musical” is set to trek.
Producer Bill Damaschke says the show based on the hit DreamWorks animated film will launch its national tour in June 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago. No casting was announced.
The musical features book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. The Broadway production stars Brian d’Arcy James as the cantankerous green ogre. It currently is on view at the Broadway Theatre.
NEW YORK — “Shrek the Musical” is set to trek.
Producer Bill Damaschke says the show based on the hit DreamWorks animated film will launch its national tour in June 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago. No casting was announced.
The musical features book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. The Broadway production stars Brian d’Arcy James as the cantankerous green ogre. It currently is on view at the Broadway Theatre.
Indian police end probe of 'Slumdog' star's dad
By ERIKA KINETZ
The Associated Press
MUMBAI, India — Indian police said Thursday they would not charge the father of a child star in the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” and ended their investigation into claims he tried to sell his 9-year-old girl to a reporter posing as a wealthy sheik.
Rubina Ali’s estranged mother, Khurshid Monish Dewade, filed a complaint against the girl’s father on Sunday, after the British tabloid News of the World reported that he offered to give Ali up for adoption in exchange for $400,000, police said.
The newspaper — owned by News International Ltd., the main British subsidiary of News Corp., which also owns “Slumdog” distributor Fox Searchlight Pictures — said the deal was allegedly offered to one of its reporters.
The father, Rafiq Qureshi, has denied any wrongdoing.
The accusations further complicated the lives of the families of the slum-dwelling child stars, who have come under intense scrutiny since the movie skyrocketed to Oscar-winning fame and grossed more than $300 million worldwide.
“There is not any crime. The matter is closed,” said Rahim Shaikh, the senior police inspector in Mumbai’s Nirmal Nagar, where the claim against Qureshi was processed.
No charges have been filed, he added.
Police questioned Qureshi but were unable to track down the three journalists who carried out the alleged sting.
Officers looked for them at the Leela, a five-star hotel where the report said they met Qureshi but they had already left, Shaikh said.
Police traced two mobile phone numbers the trio gave the hotel to local Vodafone SIM cards, which were activated on April 16 and deactivated on April 19.
Indian police made no further efforts to contact the journalists or News of the World in England, Shaikh added.
“The matter is closed. No money changed hands. Rubina is here. There is no crime,” he said.
After the report, Rubina’s estranged mother thanked News of the World “for bringing this matter to light.”
“You have come like angels for me and my daughter and saved her from ending up God knows where,” she told the paper. “Who knows who Rubina would have been sold to, or what would have happened to my child if you hadn’t exposed Rafiq.”
Dewade could not be reached for comment Thursday.
The Associated Press
MUMBAI, India — Indian police said Thursday they would not charge the father of a child star in the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” and ended their investigation into claims he tried to sell his 9-year-old girl to a reporter posing as a wealthy sheik.
Rubina Ali’s estranged mother, Khurshid Monish Dewade, filed a complaint against the girl’s father on Sunday, after the British tabloid News of the World reported that he offered to give Ali up for adoption in exchange for $400,000, police said.
The newspaper — owned by News International Ltd., the main British subsidiary of News Corp., which also owns “Slumdog” distributor Fox Searchlight Pictures — said the deal was allegedly offered to one of its reporters.
The father, Rafiq Qureshi, has denied any wrongdoing.
The accusations further complicated the lives of the families of the slum-dwelling child stars, who have come under intense scrutiny since the movie skyrocketed to Oscar-winning fame and grossed more than $300 million worldwide.
“There is not any crime. The matter is closed,” said Rahim Shaikh, the senior police inspector in Mumbai’s Nirmal Nagar, where the claim against Qureshi was processed.
No charges have been filed, he added.
Police questioned Qureshi but were unable to track down the three journalists who carried out the alleged sting.
Officers looked for them at the Leela, a five-star hotel where the report said they met Qureshi but they had already left, Shaikh said.
Police traced two mobile phone numbers the trio gave the hotel to local Vodafone SIM cards, which were activated on April 16 and deactivated on April 19.
Indian police made no further efforts to contact the journalists or News of the World in England, Shaikh added.
“The matter is closed. No money changed hands. Rubina is here. There is no crime,” he said.
After the report, Rubina’s estranged mother thanked News of the World “for bringing this matter to light.”
“You have come like angels for me and my daughter and saved her from ending up God knows where,” she told the paper. “Who knows who Rubina would have been sold to, or what would have happened to my child if you hadn’t exposed Rafiq.”
Dewade could not be reached for comment Thursday.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Andrea Bocelli to stop at Mohegan Sun June 20
UNCASVILLE, CT - In support of his critically-acclaimed new album, Incanto, iconic Italian singer and songwriter Andrea Bocelli will electrify the stage in Mohegan Sun Arena on June 20.
Tickets are $350, $275, $195, $125 and $75. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Monday, April 20th subject to availability.
Incanto, Andrea Bocelli's twentieth studio album, was released in November 2008 and is a romantic tour-de-force, featuring Bocelli's glorious sound in perfect compliment to the rich and sonorous tradition of classic Italian love songs. Equipped with one of the most identifiable voices in music, Bocelli has sold over 70 million albums to date and continues to defy categorization, age barriers and labels of all kinds. He has performed for two popes, two U.S. presidents, Queen Elizabeth II and a veritable who's who of heads of state and members of royalty.
In concert or on the opera stage, Bocelli has worked with everyone from Christina Aguilera and Bono to the great Luciano Pavarotti. His performances at major concert venues and media events such as his duet with Josh Groban at the Grammy Awards, mentoring contestants on American Idol and singing at the official ceremonies of past Olympic games, have propelled Andrea Bocelli to become a global household name.
For more information on Andrea Bocelli and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Tickets are $350, $275, $195, $125 and $75. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Monday, April 20th subject to availability.
Incanto, Andrea Bocelli's twentieth studio album, was released in November 2008 and is a romantic tour-de-force, featuring Bocelli's glorious sound in perfect compliment to the rich and sonorous tradition of classic Italian love songs. Equipped with one of the most identifiable voices in music, Bocelli has sold over 70 million albums to date and continues to defy categorization, age barriers and labels of all kinds. He has performed for two popes, two U.S. presidents, Queen Elizabeth II and a veritable who's who of heads of state and members of royalty.
In concert or on the opera stage, Bocelli has worked with everyone from Christina Aguilera and Bono to the great Luciano Pavarotti. His performances at major concert venues and media events such as his duet with Josh Groban at the Grammy Awards, mentoring contestants on American Idol and singing at the official ceremonies of past Olympic games, have propelled Andrea Bocelli to become a global household name.
For more information on Andrea Bocelli and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Lewis Black "Let Them Eat Cake" tour live at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT — Lewis Black, host of Comedy Central's hit show, "The Root of All Evil," returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for a night of stand-up comedy on July 18th starting at 8 p.m.
All seats are $45 and go on sale April 25 through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 26th, subject to availability.
Lewis Black has been ranting about the follies of American life and politics for several years now, becoming best known for his continuing visits to Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His hysterically-funny observations have made him one of the most popular attractions on the stand-up comedy circuit, taking him from comedy clubs to Carnegie Hall. In 2008, Black released his latest CD, Anticipation.
For more information on Lewis Black and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711 , ext. 27163.
All seats are $45 and go on sale April 25 through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 26th, subject to availability.
Lewis Black has been ranting about the follies of American life and politics for several years now, becoming best known for his continuing visits to Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His hysterically-funny observations have made him one of the most popular attractions on the stand-up comedy circuit, taking him from comedy clubs to Carnegie Hall. In 2008, Black released his latest CD, Anticipation.
For more information on Lewis Black and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711 , ext. 27163.
Frankie Valli, Four Seasons return to Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT — One of the most beloved groups in pop music history, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will appear in concert live at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7 p.m. Sept. 6.
All tickets are $27.50, and go on sale April 24 through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 25th, subject to availability.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons scored nineteen Top 10 hits starting in the 60s including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like A Man." Their distinctive New Jersey-bred sound survived and even flourished in the wake of the "British Invasion" of the mid-60s. Later, Valli went on to a successful solo career, singing the theme to the movie version of Grease and hitting the top of the charts with "My Eyes Adored You" and "December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)." In 1990, the group was honored with their induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As evidence of the group's staying power, a musical based on their rags-to-riches story entitled "Jersey Boys" is a Tony-Award winning smash hit on Broadway.
For more information on Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events Hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
All tickets are $27.50, and go on sale April 24 through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 25th, subject to availability.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons scored nineteen Top 10 hits starting in the 60s including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like A Man." Their distinctive New Jersey-bred sound survived and even flourished in the wake of the "British Invasion" of the mid-60s. Later, Valli went on to a successful solo career, singing the theme to the movie version of Grease and hitting the top of the charts with "My Eyes Adored You" and "December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)." In 1990, the group was honored with their induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As evidence of the group's staying power, a musical based on their rags-to-riches story entitled "Jersey Boys" is a Tony-Award winning smash hit on Broadway.
For more information on Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events Hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Beyonce live at Mohegan Sun!
UNCASVILLE, CT - Superstar Beyoncé is hitting the road this summer and is set to perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23.
Tickets are $145.75 and $95.75 and go on sale April 25 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on April 26, subject to availability.
From her leap to stardom as part of the trio Destiny's Child to her recent starring role in the hit movie Cadillac Records, Beyoncé is one of show business's most recognizable faces and an international superstar. Her latest album, I am…..Sasha Fierce, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned two No. 1 hit singles "If I Were A Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)."
For more information on Beyoncé and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Tickets are $145.75 and $95.75 and go on sale April 25 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on April 26, subject to availability.
From her leap to stardom as part of the trio Destiny's Child to her recent starring role in the hit movie Cadillac Records, Beyoncé is one of show business's most recognizable faces and an international superstar. Her latest album, I am…..Sasha Fierce, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned two No. 1 hit singles "If I Were A Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)."
For more information on Beyoncé and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Hank Williams Jr. takes over Mohegan Sun stage
UNCASVILLE, CT - Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. is set to perform live at Mohegan Sun on Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m..
Tickets are $50 and go on sale starting April 17 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000, or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 18th, subject to availability.
In the music industry, there are very few artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he's helped shape our country's cultural landscape with his unbridled creativity through his "from the gut" honesty and unwavering personal convictions. His music not only reflects his own life, but the common experiences that unite us.
For more information on Hank Williams Jr. and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Tickets are $50 and go on sale starting April 17 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000, or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 18th, subject to availability.
In the music industry, there are very few artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he's helped shape our country's cultural landscape with his unbridled creativity through his "from the gut" honesty and unwavering personal convictions. His music not only reflects his own life, but the common experiences that unite us.
For more information on Hank Williams Jr. and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aerosmith live at Mohegan Sun in June
UNCASVILLE, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena will play host to rock icons Aerosmith at 7:30 p.m. on June 28th. Special guests ZZ Top open the show.
Tickets are $175 and $125 and go on sale starting April 18 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1. 800.745.3000, or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting April 19 subject to availability.
Aerosmith first broke through in the mid-70s with a string of successful albums including Aerosmith and Toys In The Attic, along with Top 10 singles such as "Dream On" and "Walk This Way." To date, the band has scored 21 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, four Grammy Awards and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and in 2005 they were ranked No. 57 in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
ZZ Top has been considered one of America's most sturdy bands of the past three decades. With their superior musicianship, attitude, style and some devilishly funny songs, they remain one of Rock's most entertaining live acts. Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard have sold over 30 mi l lion records worldwide. The band has become internationally known for such hits as "Tush," "La Grange," "Cheap Sunglasses," "Sharp Dressed Man," "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Legs."
For more information on Aerosmith with special guests ZZ Top and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Tickets are $175 and $125 and go on sale starting April 18 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1. 800.745.3000, or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting April 19 subject to availability.
Aerosmith first broke through in the mid-70s with a string of successful albums including Aerosmith and Toys In The Attic, along with Top 10 singles such as "Dream On" and "Walk This Way." To date, the band has scored 21 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, four Grammy Awards and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and in 2005 they were ranked No. 57 in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
ZZ Top has been considered one of America's most sturdy bands of the past three decades. With their superior musicianship, attitude, style and some devilishly funny songs, they remain one of Rock's most entertaining live acts. Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard have sold over 30 mi l lion records worldwide. The band has become internationally known for such hits as "Tush," "La Grange," "Cheap Sunglasses," "Sharp Dressed Man," "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Legs."
For more information on Aerosmith with special guests ZZ Top and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Monday, April 6, 2009
REO Speedwagon, .38 Special join forces at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT - Three powerhouses of rock are teaming up for an unforgettable night at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special will perform live at 7 p.m. July 1..
All tickets for this incredible lineup are $45 and go on sale April 11 at 10:00 through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 12th subject to availability.
Styx began as an art/progressive rock band in the early '70s and scored a hit single with "Lady" in 1975. It wasn't until after the release of their 1977 album, The Grand Illusion, that Styx became an arena headliner. Some of the band's biggest hits include "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," "Babe" and "Mr. Roboto."
REO Speedwagon's constant stream of chart-topping albums and hit singles distinguished the band's output in the late '70s and early '80s. Their most recent album, 2007's Find Your Own Way Home, is their first CD of completely new material since 1996.
.38 Special formed in the mid-'70s, becoming a household name with such hits as "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You" and "If I'd Been The One." The current lineup features guitarist and co-lead singer Don Barnes, rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer Donnie Van Zant, guitarist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps and drummer Gary Moffatt.
For more information on Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special will perform live at 7 p.m. July 1..
All tickets for this incredible lineup are $45 and go on sale April 11 at 10:00 through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 12th subject to availability.
Styx began as an art/progressive rock band in the early '70s and scored a hit single with "Lady" in 1975. It wasn't until after the release of their 1977 album, The Grand Illusion, that Styx became an arena headliner. Some of the band's biggest hits include "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," "Babe" and "Mr. Roboto."
REO Speedwagon's constant stream of chart-topping albums and hit singles distinguished the band's output in the late '70s and early '80s. Their most recent album, 2007's Find Your Own Way Home, is their first CD of completely new material since 1996.
.38 Special formed in the mid-'70s, becoming a household name with such hits as "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You" and "If I'd Been The One." The current lineup features guitarist and co-lead singer Don Barnes, rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer Donnie Van Zant, guitarist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps and drummer Gary Moffatt.
For more information on Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week's schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
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