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Bruce Springsteen Celebrates Birthday with Mom at NJ Concert

09/24/2012 at 3:00 am

Image credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen's concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday night also served as a de facto birthday party for him.

The Boss, who turned 63 on Sunday, was presented a birthday cake on stage by his mother, Adele Springsteen, his brother-in-law, Michael Scialfa, and other family members, according to the Asbury Park Press.

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Farm Aid 2012 Rocks Sold-Out Audience of Over 30,000 Fans in Hershey, PA

09/24/2012 at 3:00 am

Paul Natkin/Photo Reserve, Inc.The 27th annual Farm Aid festival took place Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 30,000 fans at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event featured the usual headlining performances by the charity's co-founders Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson, as well as by longtime board member Dave Matthews.  read more ≫


Upcoming DVD Chronicles the Early Years of Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Era

09/24/2012 at 3:00 am

MVD Entertainment GroupA new documentary focusing on The Rolling Stones during the years after guitarist Ronnie Wood joined the band will be released on DVD on November 20.  The Rolling Stones -- Under Review 1975-1983: The Ronnie Wood Years (Part 1) will cover the fruitful-yet-turbulent period for the British rock legends that began when the Faces guitarist signed on to take the place of the departing Mick Taylor. read more ≫


Trader Joe’s Recalls Peanut Butter Linked to 29 Salmonella Cases

09/23/2012 at 9:31 am

ABC News(NEW YORK) -- National grocery chain Trader Joe’s is voluntarily recalling  peanut butter that has been linked to 29 salmonella cases in 18 states.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we have removed all Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter from sale, due to pending health-related inquiries,” Trader Joe’s said in a statement. read more ≫


Ex-Eagle Don Felder to Perform at U.N.-Sponsored Awards Event in NYC on Sunday

09/23/2012 at 3:00 am

Photo: Michael HelmsFormer Eagles guitarist Don Felder is part of the entertainment lineup for the 2012 South-South Awards, scheduled to take place Sunday at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City.  The United Nations-sponsored event honors government officials from around the world, as well as ambassadors and various U.N. figures.  The ceremony also will include performances from veteran singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop and West African pop star Angelique Kidjo. read more ≫


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