- Top valley entertainment stories of 2008: #5 Barry Manilow's big giveaway - It started when a friend told Manilow of the subpar band instruments at Palm Desert Middle School. Manilow not only helped them, he conceived a plan to buy instruments and sheet music for all of the local public schools to encourage others to get similarly involved. Twenty schools told the Palm Springs resident what they needed, and Manilow delivered $500,000 worth of instruments to them in September. The singer called it "Extreme Makeover: Band Edition." (The Desert Sun, 12/31/2008)
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081231/LIFESTYLES01/812300378/1050/RSS04
- Dick Clark returns for a 36th New Year's Eve - Clark, who turned 79 last month and has been in front of the cameras for 61 years, woke up with right-side paralysis on Dec. 6, 2004 – "Your life changes overnight," he said. "I am one of the fortunate ones who survived and have been minimally impaired, so I'm just thankful I'm still able to enjoy this once-a-year treat of bringing in the New Year." The "American Bandstand" icon and longtime producer of the American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards and Golden Globes has long considered them "my television kids." These days, Clark divides his time between his Malibu home and Burbank office. The day ends with his devoted wife Kari. "My wife and I may join friends for dinner at a restaurant, attend a movie or just grab a bite to eat by ourselves away from home," Clark wrote. "Occasionally, we'll attend a music concert. Recently we've seen Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Frankie Valli and Cher." (Orange County Register, 12/30/2008)
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dick-clark-new-2269970-years-eve
- "Stand Up For A Cure" Auctions Off Celebrity Packages For Charity - The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will be holding an online auction in February that will give fans the chance to bid on various celebrity packages to raise money for a good cause. The auction has been organized by Stand Up For A Cure. Fans of Barry Manilow can bid for two chances to meet the singer backstage at concerts in Las Vegas and New York, along with front row tickets to see his show. The package also includes a pre-concert reception with an open bar and a chance to have photos taken with Manilow and Kelly Ripa, who will host the show in New York at the Nassau Coliseum. The auction ends on January 7. Stand Up For A Cure is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to eradicating lung cancer. (All Headline News, 12/29/2008)
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7013558269
- Celebrities turn out for MS - Once again, ACT for MS's Christmas Tree Lane proved that the holiday spirit is alive and well and centered in the Coachella Valley. Celebrities galore, scrumptious appetizers and good wine, courtesy of host Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa and its gregarious general manager Victor Woo, all contributed to the joy. Plus a "forest" of Christmas trees, lovingly decorated by celebrities, awaiting the always-lively auction to benefit those with multiple sclerosis. With Richard DeSantis as producer, it didn't take much coercing for famous singers Carol Channing and Jack Jones to act as celebrity co-hosts, or to have them each perform a song. Bill Marx and Tibor Lesko provided the musical ambience. Barry Manilow, Paris Hilton, Jerry Vale, Gena Rowlands, Suzanne Somers, Jack Jones, author Andrew Neiderman, songwriter Carol Connors, Ruta Lee, Sen. Barbara Boxer, Rep. Mary Bono Mack, Michael Dante and Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald all donated tree decorations or sponsored a tree. (The Desert Sun, 12/28/2008)
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081228/LIFESTYLES09/812280331
- Strictly's Christmas crown - Dancing queens Alesha Dixon and Lisa Snowdon take to the floor again this evening for the Strictly Christmas special. The two ballroom beauties from WGC both feature in a festive edition of Strictly Come Dancing to be shown tonight (Christmas Day) on BBC1 at 7pm. Model Lisa (with Brendan Cole) and singer Alesha (with professional partner Matthew Cutler) will battle four other couples from past and present series for the coveted Christmas crown, including two couples that made the 2008 final (Holby City favourite Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup, and series runner-up Rachel Stevens with partner Vincent Simone). The six-celebrity field will be completed by previous contestant Kelly Brook and 2004 champion Jill Halfpenny. New mum Jill reunites her winning partnership with Darren Bennett. They dance the American Smooth to "My Favourite Things" by Barry Manilow. Model Kelly Brook has a new partner in Brian Fortuna. (Welwyn & Hatfield Times, 12/25/2008)
http://www.whtimes.co.uk/content/whtimes/news/story.aspx?brand=WHTOnline&category=News&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestWHT&itemid=WEED24%20Dec%202008%2013%3A55%3A45%3A333
- Ocean Spray Christmas special draws 1.5m viewers - "Cranberry Christmas," an animated TV special produced by Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., was watched by 1.5 million viewers earlier this month, Ocean Spray's ad agency, Arnold of Boston, said. A song from the special, "Christmas Is Just Around the Corner," cowritten and performed by superstar crooner Barry Manilow is moving up the pop charts, noted Ocean Spray, a cooperative of cranberry and grapefruit growers based in Lakeville and Middleborough ... To produce the TV special, Ocean Spray bought the rights to "Cranberry Christmas," a 1976 book written and illustrated by Wende and Harry Devlin. As it turned out, a producer of the TV version of "Cranberry Christmas," Rick Ungar, knew Manilow and persuaded the pop star to sign on to the project, Arnold's press release noted (Manilow music and cranberry cookies - the holidays don't get much better than that!). The TV special "Cranberry Christmas," which was produced to fit into a 30-minute time slot, debuted earlier this month as part of the ABC network's 25 days of Christmas series. (The Boston Globe, 12/23/2008)
http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2008/12/ocean_spray_chr_1.html
- Holiday Highlights - Television will be awash in holiday cheer the next few weeks. Here's a new offering - "Cranberry Christmas": Barry Manilow provides the songs in this kiddie 'toon. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, ABC Family. (Re-airs 12:30 p.m., Dec. 13). (San Jose Mercury News, 12/7/2008)
http://www.mercurynews.com/tv/ci_11116554
- There's more for the kids (and their parents) with three new animated, musical holiday specials. Monday at 7:30 p.m., ABC Family presents "Cranberry Christmas." Watch the New England stalwart, Mr. Whiskers, try to keep the local skating bog out of the evil clutches of mean neighbor Cyrus Grape and, in the process, save Christmas for all the children of Cranberryport. Barry Manilow wrote two original songs for this special.
http://www.pe.com/thingstodo/other/stories/PE_News_Local_S_tvlookout07.338e19c.html (The Press-Enterprise, 12/6/2008)
http://www.theeagle.com/lifestyles/-House-of-Saddam--looks-at-time-in-power (Bryan/College Station Eagle [Texas]), 12/7/2008)
- Holiday specials: Cranberry Christmas - Barry Manilow performs a couple of original songs in this new animated special. Set in the fictional town of Cranberryport, it's the tale of a young girl who tries to help a grumpy man avoid a miserable holiday. 7:30 p.m. Monday, ABC Family. (NorthJersey.com, 12/6/2008)
http://www.northjersey.com/entertainment/tv/35670139.html
- Strictly Come Dancing: it's the quarter-final! The four remaining couples in Strictly Come Dancing have each performed two routines in a bid to make next week's semi-final. And it was a close show, with the judges praising the quartet for some of their best dances yet ... The results will be announced on Sunday evening's show, which will also feature a performance from veteran crooner Barry Manilow. (Whats On TV [UK], 12/6/2008)
http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/strictly-come-dancing-2008/news/strictly-come-dancing-its-the-quarter-final/4533
- Grammy nominees have ties to valley - Coachella Valley residents were again well represented in the Grammy Awards nominations announced Wednesday. Local nominees included (for) Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Palm Springs resident Barry Manilow for "In The Swing Of Christmas," released by Hallmark/Arista. Manilow, who is touring in England, won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Performance for "Copacabana" in 1978. His recording of "I Write The Songs" won Song of the Year in 1976. He's also been nominated for seven other performance Grammys. (The Desert Sun, 12/5/2008)
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081205/LIFESTYLES0101/812050343
- Viva Las Vegas - Elvis Presley isn't the only star who has played the Las Vegas Hilton to have a chart debut this week ("I'll Be Home For Christmas" duet with Carrie Underwood on Hot Country Songs chart, from Elvis' "Christmas Duets")... Current showstopper Barry Manilow is new at No. 14 on The Billboard 200 with "The Greatest Songs of the Eighties." This is Manilow's 34th album to chart in 34 years and three weeks. He made his album chart debut with "Barry Manilow II" the week of Nov. 23, 1974. (Billboard, 12/5/2008)
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/bonus.jsp?JSESSIONID=2cpbJ5YG8zWBvKw86WrZLlvTZxHndRrgTtQ6vBylj2mkNHpDLGzt!1370349113
- The main Manilow ... Barry - Ex-model Lisa Snowdon said she was flattered by the appeal from her home town urging the public to keep her in Strictly and aims to please them by laying on a perfect Waltz and Jive in the hope that tough cookie Craig Revel Horwood will give her a score of 10. Meanwhile, 65-year-old soft rocker Barry Manilow will be nipping into the studio to belt out "Copacabana" for the results show. Lisa will be performing on Saturday, December 6 at 6.05pm on BBC One. (The Sun, 12/5/2008)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/strictly_come_dancing/article2009130.ece
- Grammy nominations announced! - The nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced in a live television special on Wednesday night ... Trophies will be handed out on Feb. 8, 2009. Nominees [include ... for] Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: In The Swing Of Christmas - Barry Manilow (Entertainment Weekly, 12/3/2008)
http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/12/grammy-nominati.html?iid=top25-Grammy+nominations+announced!
- 2008 Grammy Award Nominations Are Announced - Nominations for the 2008 Grammy Awards were announced on December 3, as part of a special concert aired on CBS ... Nominees for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album are Still Unforgettable by Natalie Cole, The Sinatra Project by Michael Feinstein, Noël by Josh Groban, In The Swing Of Christmas by Barry Manilow, and Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall by Rufus Wainwright. For more information, visit www.grammys.org. (TheaterMania, 12/3/2008)
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/16488
http://www.grammys.org
- Manilow's 'Copacabana' hits G&L Theatre stage - Audiences at this weekend's "Copacabana" musical in Naples will discover how Barry Manilow and Oscar Wilde think alike. "Life imitates art far more than art imitates life," playwright, poet and short story writer Wilde once said. Barry Manilow wrote the 1978 song "Copacabana" about a guy writing a song. His character dreamed the song would become a smash hit. That year Manilow's disco ditty crested at No. 8 on the Billboard charts and at No. 42 in the United Kingdom. He got a Grammy. And "Copacabana" keeps shapeshifting. Manilow made it into a made-for-TV musical film and a one-hour Las Vegas show. He expanded it into a stage musical in England and later it jumped the pond back to the United States. When the song became 15 years old, a remix version reached No. 22 on the Billboard charts. Most people have heard of the song but aren't acquainted with the musical's more intricate plot, says Broadway performer Larry Alexander. "It might be the first musical that was based on a song, and I'm a pretty big musical theater freak," he says. In the musical, Alexander plays the songwriter, Stephen. Stephen writes about Lola, a showgirl at Copacabana, a night club based on a real New York City hot spot during the 1940s. Lola's boyfriend is the club's bartender, Tony. "As he writes it, the characters come alive," says Alexander, whose Stephen becomes Tony. "At the end of the story, it's unclear whether it's still fantasy or reality." It's also apropos that Katie Barton plays Lola. Like Lola, she's a young woman who recently moved to New York City to make it big in show biz. "I can definitely relate," Barton says. But enter the dangerous Rico character. Rico spots Lola in a performance, gets her drunk on champagne and drugs her drink. He kidnaps her and takes her to become his woman and his main showgirl in his own club, the Tropicana in Havana. "That's where my imagination comes in," Barton says, laughing. So Tony and the Copacabana club owner come to Havana to rescue her. A fight ensues. A gun fires. And someone dies... The musical is packed with elaborate, high-energy songs and dances. Bright, feathery and sequined headdresses adorn the showgirls in Vegas fashion. Critics have dubbed Manilow's work as cheesy, but many musicians and cabaret performers respect his craftsmanship as a songwriter, Alexander and TheatreZone director Mark Danni say. "I like to have something in my season that's light and fun, something in which you can sit back and smile," Danni says. "It's certainly not cerebral, nor is it trying to be." In typical TheatreZone fashion, Danni and the professional New York City cast are putting the show together in a whirlwind eight days. TheatreZone is Naples' only professional equity theater company. (The News Press, 12/3/2008)
http://www.news-press.com/article/20081203/NEWS0119/812030348
- Rock on Barry, rock on! - Who would have thought it would take Barry Manilow to re-unite Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, so to speak. If you remember the popular Rogers/Parton song, "Islands in the Stream," Manilow hopes to reignite that same passion with Reba McEntire in Barry's new album, "The Greatest Songs of the Eighties." The classics "Careless Whisper," "Open Arms," and "Time After Time" are also included. (The Calgary Sun, 11/30/2008)
http://calsun.canoe.ca/Showbiz/2008/11/30/7581851-sun.html
- Christmas TV season, New This Year: Cranberry Christmas - Barry Manilow provides the music for this animated story, which finds the residents of Cranberryport fighting to reclaim their ice skating spot; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13 (ABC Family). (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 11/30/2008)
http://www.lvrj.com/living/35276639.html
- What celebrities are thankful for this year - The Associated Press asked celebrities what they're thankful for... "Health. It's all about health. My health. My loved ones' health. We're all here. We're all OK. As I get older (starts to chuckle) we're all hanging on! What's going to happen next year? So far, we made it through another one." -- musician Barry Manilow. (Associated Press, 11/26/2008)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g6wl9HM9zr6fOOd8nouO0RG1xGmgD94MP5402
- Barry Manilow enters at No. 30 with "Christmas Is Just Around the Corner" - "Corner" is Manilow's 47th song to appear on the AC list in a span of 34 years and one month, dating back to the November 1974 debut of "Mandy." That pushes him into seventh place among artists with the most AC hits (The top six are Elton John - 67; Barbra Streisand - 64; Neil Diamond - 57; Elvis Presley - 52; Johnny Mathis - 49; Frank Sinatra - 48). (Billboard.com, 11/26/2008)
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/bonus.jsp?JSESSIONID=3LQhJtnJ93R2gT3R1Hp1n7GGpdsn2d2T9vnQRXKjhc2JxXs4Qs8m!302388889
- Barry Manilow sings for Saban: Event raises $1.3 million for Free Clinic - Besides raising $1.3 million for the Saban Free Clinic, the Beverly Hilton dinner Nov. 24 answered the question: Can Barry Manilow sing a cappella? He could indeed, to loud applause after his piano was found to be unplayable. Though the piano malfunctioned, other parts of the evening including remarks from Cheryl Saban, Tom and Ellen Hoberman, Bob Saget, Dana Walden, and a touching video tribute introduced by Norm Crosby to the late Bernie Brillstein, went smoothly. (Variety, 11/26/2008)
http://www.variety.com/vstory/VR1117996544.html?categoryId=38&cs=1
- 'Copacabana' to premiere at Lyric Theatre - Rachel Blavatnik has inside information about how to direct "Barry Manilow's Copacabana," a musical based on the singer-songwriter's pop hit about a nightclub showgirl named Lola and the men who fought over her. Four years ago, she was the company manager of the extravagant show's national tour; now, she is staging its area premiere at Stuart's Shiloh Theatrical Productions, beginning Wednesday (December 3). Asked what makes "Copacabana" a good choice for Shiloh's performers and audience, producer Lori Risco said, "Well, it's Barry Manilow. Who doesn’t love Barry Manilow? That's why I'm excited. It brings me back to my childhood. So for the older people in the community, I can only imagine their enthusiasm." Blavatnik said, "I love that it is really a love letter to the 1940s, the MGM musicals of the era. And the dancing is so incredible. As a complete non-dancer, I am so impressed with the choreography that Lindsay Davis has put together. And the showgirls are amazing." What: "Barry Manilow's Copacabana"; When: Wednesday through Dec. 7; Where: Shiloh Theatrical Productions at the Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart; Admission: $25; Contact: (772) 286-7827; Online: www.shilohtheatricalproductions.com. (TCpalm [Florida's Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches], 11/26/2008)
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/nov/26/copacabana-premiere-lyric-theatre/
- Noisy Handed Manilow Punishment - A US judge has decided to make the punishment fit the crime by forcing noisy people to listen to Barry Manilow songs. Judge Paul Sacco introduced the new form of sentence after becoming fed up dealing with repeat offenders. Most of them had repeatedly played their car or home stereo too loud or were involved in band practices which disturbed neighbours. "This is a way, when I look back, of teaching manners to people," the judge, from Fort Lupton Municipal Court in Colorado, said. People who violate the town's noise laws are required to listen to the judge's choice of music at high volume for one hour. The selection includes Manilow classics, as well as the theme song from children's television show Barney And Friends and other uncool music ... Judge Sacco said the scheme has been far more successful in cutting down repeat offenders that the previous system of fines. (Sky News, 11/26/2008)
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20081126/twl-noisy-handed-manilow-punishment-3fd0ae9.html
- Coventry Musical Theatre Society celebrate 100 years - The oldest theatrical group in Coventry is moving to a new home to celebrate 100 years of entertaining city audiences. Musicals like The Sound Of Music, Oklahoma, Anything Goes and The Pajama Game have all been past hits for members of Coventry Musical Theatre Society and they will be marking their centenary year in 2009 with a special staging of the Barry Manilow musical Copacabana at the Belgrade Theatre. (Coventry Telegraph, 11/24/2008)
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2008/11/24/
coventry-musical-theatre-society-celebrate-100-years-92746-22326010/
- Economy plays sour tune for school music programs - Mary Lou Weinrich recently found herself with more elementary school students interested in music than she had instruments for, so she reached out to an untapped resource. Weinrich, coordinator of the Visual and Performing Arts program for the San Bernardino City Unified School District, put out a call to district residents, hoping to send them scurrying into attics and garages in search of instruments left there to gather dust. She struck a chord -- and collected enough instruments to enable 12 to 15 more students to participate in the program. With the slumping economy cutting into their funds, Inland school district music program coordinators and teachers are relying on resourcefulness to keep the arts alive for their students. In Riverside, music teachers have seen some help from a state block grant, but they still find themselves borrowing instruments from each other's schools to fill the gap. Teachers in Rialto and Hemet also reported getting help from the state grant, but still having to find alternate sources for funding. Instructors often loan instruments, provide sheet music and help raise money for trips and competitions. Singer and songwriter Barry Manilow recently donated $500,000 in musical instruments to middle and high schools in the Palm Springs, Coachella Valley and Desert Sands school districts to help replenish depleted music programs. Weinrich said the San Bernardino district buys new instruments regularly, but there always is a need for more. (The Press-Enterprise, 11/23/2008)
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_music24.3cff5e2.html
- LeBron James has Manilow on iPod - A big fan of all styles of music, Cleveland's superstar always gets ready for games by listening to hip hop. On Thursday before facing the Denver Nuggets, James walked into the Cavaliers' locker room wearing headphones and bouncing as a track by rap star, Jay-Z, one of his good friends, blared in his ears. James said Jay-Z is almost always his choice before taking the floor, but he has diverse musical taste and enjoys R&B and alternative rock. James was then informed that Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, his longtime friend and U.S. Olympic teammate, admitted last year that he had Barry Manilow's music on his iPod. "I probably got a little of that," James said. "I bet you I can find it on my iPod." "I bet you couldn't," a reporter said, challenging James, who then reached into a bag holding his personal player. A few moments later, no luck. "Nope," James said. "No Brian Manilow." As the room broke up in laughter, James corrected his error. "Oh, BARRY Manilow," he said, smiling. "I was talking about his cousin." James then continued his search, and sure enough, he came up with some Barry Manilow tunes, showing "Copacabana," "Mandy" and "I Am Your Child" on his varied playlist. "I got everything," he said. (Yahoo! News, 11/14/2008)
http://asia.news.yahoo.com/081114/ap/d94edmug0.html
- Review: Manilow magic at Copacabana - Letchworth Arcadians chose an unusual musical for their autumn show - Copacabana - which was written by Jack Feldman, Bruce Sussman and of course Barry Manilow. The show is relatively new, and enjoyed an 18-month run in the West End from 1997. The story opens in present day New York as Stephen is trying to write a new song and falls into a daydream of the characters of his new song. Stephen observes as Lola La Mar arrives in post-war New York and tries to launch her career as a showgirl. She meets Tony Forte who helps her land a role at The Copa Club, and they soon fall in love. However the course of true love never runs smoothly and soon the menacing Rico interferes in their relationship and tries to force Lola to perform at his club in Havana, which upsets his partner, Conchita, and leaves Tony with the dangerous task of rescuing Lola ... The show was thoroughly enjoyable, and the whole cast really threw themselves into the spirit of the musical. Rob Malone gave a wonderful performance as Stephen/Tony. His voice was perfectly suited to the role and his enthusiasm was tangible. Steve Wilks, as the baddie Rico, was impressively sinister and imposing, and Kimberley Dempster acted the part of Lola well. Francesca Meaby was very good in the role of Conchita, and performed one of the show's big numbers beautifully. Brian Seal and Siân Spencer, as Sam (the owner of the Copacabana) and Gladys (a Copa cigarette girl) respectively, both gave charismatic performances and they managed the New York accents well. The Letchworth Arcadians did a great job and really brought the musical to life. (Hertfordshire Mercury, 11/11/2008)
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/hertfordshiremercury-leisure-theatre/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=365534
- Interview: Dionne Warwick ... Q: Which other musicians and writers have been important in your career? Dionne: As well as Bacharach and David, I've also loved working with Barry Manilow and the brothers Gibb (The Bee Gees), Jerry Ragovoy, Quincy Jones. I've worked with Luther Vandross and the list goes on and on. They all have been quite instrumental in the development of what I am and who I am. (Norwich Evening News 24, 11/7/2008)
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/GoingOut/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=GoingOutMusic&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=GoingOutMusic&itemid=NOED07%20Nov%202008%2009%3A09%3A53%3A020
- Reba, Barry team up for Islands in the Stream - Kenny and Dolly had a hit 25 years ago with "Islands in the Stream," and now maybe Barry and Reba can. The song is contained in Manilow's forthcoming "The Greatest Songs of the Eighties" out Nov. 25. The 1983 hit single, featuring Rogers and Parton, was written by the Bee Gees and was the biggest single of the year in 1983. (Country Standard Time, 10/29/2008)
http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=2239
- Barry Manilow and the Chesterfield Mayfair - Barry Manilow will be leaving Copacabana, the hottest spot north of Havana, to wow crowds in London this winter with three shows at the O2 Arena (December 4, 6, 7). His success in the music industry is well known, with 75 million records sold and a string of hits including "Weekend in New England," "I Write the Songs" and "Mandy" under his belt. Fans in London can look forward to the energy, charm and undeniable stage presence Manilow brings with him to every show. After a night of love songs, couples on a romantic break together can enjoy each other's company in a suite at the luxury London hotel the Chesterfield Mayfair. The Mayfair Suites package will provide guests with a bottle of champagne on arrival, a three-course table d'hote dinner, chocolates and flowers. Let Barry get the night going with his silky-smooth voice and let the sumptuous luxury of the Chesterfield Mayfair do the rest. (Red Carnation Hotels, 10/28/2008)
http://www.redcarnationhotels.com/press-room/destination-news/18847869
- Reba McEntire Revisits the '80s With Barry Manilow - Reba McEntire will join Barry Manilow for a duet of 'Islands in the Stream,' the No. 1 smash pop-country hit for Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers from 1983. The track will be included on Manilow's upcoming 'Greatest Songs of the Eighties,' due to be released November 25. Other songs on the album range from Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' to Stevie Wonder's 'I Just Called to Say I Love You.' Reba's three-disc boxed set, '50 Greatest Hits,' will be released October 28. (The Boot, 10/20/2008)
http://www.theboot.com/2008/10/20/reba-mcentire-duets-with-barry-manilow-on-country-classic/
- The Many Lives of Reba McEntire - Reba McEntire's doing several versions of reincarnation in her career these days. She's returned to the cover of Redbook magazine — where she’s definitely been before; a number of her biggest singles are finding new life in the upcoming album 50 Greatest Hits; and she's helping reincarnate the Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton duet "Islands In The Stream." Reba's recorded a new version of that 25-year-old hit with Barry Manilow, according to Billboard, for his album The Greatest Songs Of The Eighties, due Nov. 25. (Great American Country, 10/17/2008)
http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,3034,GAC_26063_5938680,00.html
- The North Bay and Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce their unique fundraising event "Stache Bash" taking place throughout the month of November. The Foundation is encouraging businesses and individuals in the North Bay area to help raise necessary funds for the ongoing administration costs that the group incurs. "We are asking everyone in the community to get involved by either gathering pledges and growing a moustache; or pledging your support for your favourite grower", says Jack Burrows, Foundation Chair. Participants will have 4 weeks to grow their best moustache, to be judged on November 28 at the Davedi Club. The evening festivities will begin at 7:00pm with entertainment and finger foods will be served. Pledges will be counted, judging will occur and prizes like a trip for 2 to Las Vegas with tickets and back stage passes to see Barry Manilow, and more. Pledge forms are available at: the North Bay Nugget, the Chamber of Commerce, Burrows Garden Center, Canadian Tire North Bay, Rogers Radio station or online at: stachebash.ca. (North Bay News, 10/17/2008)
http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=28238
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