Stones Guitarist Richards Injured in Fiji (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was hospitalized for a mild concussion he suffered while vacationing in Fiji, reportedly after falling out of a palm tree.
Thousands Pack Second Day of Jazz Fest (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - The Franklin Avenue Baptist Choir, from one of this city's more devastated areas, had already whipped fans at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival into a frothing frenzy — but the choir's leader didn't think the crowd was excited enough.
Rocker Doherty Nabbed for Drug Photos (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - Troubled rocker Pete Doherty was arrested Saturday as part of a police investigation into tabloid newspaper photos allegedly showing him injecting himself and a woman with drugs, police said.
Rocker Doherty arrested after drugs photos (Reuters)
April 29, 2006
Reuters - British rock singer Pete Doherty was
arrested on Saturday after a police investigation into a
tabloid photo which the paper said showed him injecting drugs
into a female fan's arm as she lay unconscious.
Pickler Not Surprised by 'Idol' Vote (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - Kellie Pickler isn't surprised she was voted off "American Idol" this week. The 19-year-old waitress from Albemarle says she did feel stung by people making fun of her accent, her malaprops, and her inexperience.
Sweden Seeks Back Taxes From Ex-ABBA Star (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - The Swedish tax authority is demanding nearly $11.6 million in back taxes, fees and interest from Bjorn Ulvaeus on royalties from ABBA's hits.
Half of Phish to Play Sanders' Fundraiser (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - Half of the jam band Phish plan a Vermont-style reunion for a political cause: Rep. Bernie Sanders' bid for the Senate.
Keith Richards Hospitalized in New Zealand (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was hospitalized for a mild concussion he suffered while vacationing in Fiji, reportedly after falling out of a palm tree.
Dylan leads off post-Katrina Jazz Fest (Reuters)
April 29, 2006
Reuters - Bob Dylan treated thousands of
sun-baked fans to a rocking set of classics like "All Along the
Watchtower" and "Like a Rolling Stone" to open New Orleans'
first post-Katrina music festival, one the city hopes will
kick-start its recovery.
'Nuestro Himno' Elicits Mixed Reactions (AP)
April 29, 2006
AP - Shopkeepers at one of the city's busiest tourist destinations had mixed reactions Friday to the release of a Spanish-language version of "The Star Spangled Banner."