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Carole King to Join Alicia Keys for Black Ball Benefit

09/24/2012 at 6:00 am

Photo: James O'MaraCarole King has been added to the lineup of acclaimed R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys' annual New York City benefit concert, the Black Ball, which is scheduled for November 1 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The charity event benefits Keys' Keep a Child Alive Foundation.

In a statement, Alicia says, "Carole King is an inspirational musician who blazed the trail for women in the music industry and I’m honored to have her perform at the Black Ball."  read more ≫


Report Warns of Trampoline Dangers

09/24/2012 at 3:57 am

Hemera/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- An estimated 98,000 trampoline-related injuries occurred in 2009, resulting in 3,100 hospitalizations, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).  Head and neck trauma account for 17 percent of injuries.

While the number of trampoline-related injuries has steadily decreased since 2004, the AAP reaffirmed its position on Monday, advising against any recreational trampoline use. read more ≫


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 ≫


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