Coldplay adds new dates to North American tour

Coldplay [ ] has added a few new shows to the North American stage of the world circuit in backup of the band's up-to-the-minute chart-topping studio apartment album.

The British alt-rockers, world Health Organization are presently enjoying a brief reveal from the road after finishing off an initial block of summer dates last week, will plain off the next stretch out of American shows Oct. 20 in Ottawa, Ontario. New dates since last check include fresh additions in Boston (10/29); Washington, DC (10/31); Philadelphia (11/1) and Atlanta (11/5). Details are below.

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The band will also mount a European run in September; those dates can be plant at Coldplay's website.

"Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends," Coldplay's fourth studio record album, debuted at No. 1 after its June discharge, moving more than 720,000 units in the US alone, 288,000 of which were digital downloads, according to Billboard, which claimed it was the best ever sales week for a digital album.

The album, which was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs, scored equally well in the band's plate country, merchandising more than 300,000 copies in its first base week stunned in the UK.

The young record follows Coldplay's 2005 Grammy-nominated set, "X&Y," which entered The Billboard cc at No. 1 and has since sold more than 10 million copies on the strength of hits including "Talk," "Fix You" and "Speed of Sound."


[Note: The following spell dates have been provided by creative person and/or tour sources, wHO verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may take place before go on cut-rate sale. Check with official creative person websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

October 200820 - Ottawa, Ontario - Scotiabank Place21 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena26, 27 - East Rutherford, NJ - IZOD Center29 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden31 - Washington, DC - Verizon CenterNovember 20081 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center3 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills5 - Atlanta, GA - Phillips Arena7 - Orlando, FL - Amway Arena9 - Sunrise, FL - BankAtlantic Center11 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena13 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center14 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center16 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Center18 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center19 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center21 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center Arena22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Energy Solutions Arena26 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena

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Ruthless and Vorwerk

   
Artist: Ruthless and Vorwerk

   Genre(s): 
Other
   

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 Splendid

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 3

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'Bucket List' tops sales, rentals

Fox's 'Jumper' debuts a close second

Warner Home Video's "The Bucket List" was the top video seller and renter for the week ending June 15, while fellow new release "Jumper," from Fox, topped the Blu-ray Disc sales chart.


"Bucket," a comedy that generated $93.5 million at the U.S. boxoffice, debuted at No. 1 on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart and Home Media Magazine's video rental chart.


"Jumper," a sci-fi actioner with $79.9 million in theatrical receipts, bowed at a close No. 2 on the sales chart, selling 88% as many units as "Bucket List." The film also debuted at No. 2 on the rental chart, generating 91.5% as much action at the rental counter as the Warner comedy.


Two other new releases debuted in the First Alert top 10: Sony Pictures' "The Other Boleyn Girl," a historical drama, at No. 4, and HBO's critically hailed "John Adams" documentary miniseries at No. 5.


"Boleyn Girl," which made $26.8 million at the boxoffice, also scored big with renters, debuting at No. 6 on the Home Media Magazine chart.


Several older releases continued to maintain steady sales. Two Paramount "Indiana Jones" DVDs, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (No. 7) and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (No. 9), remained in the First Alert top 10 five weeks after their release, which coincided with the theatrical debut of the new "Indiana Jones" movie. So did "Indiana Jones -- The Adventure Collection" (No. 8), a boxed set with all three earlier films.

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Miami Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Latin Star Studded FedEx/St. Jude Gala

Join Daisy Fuentes in honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan at the event to
benefit St. Jude
Live performances by Luis Fonsi, Jeremias, and Valeria Gastaldi

MIAMI, May 9 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R),
the world's premier pediatric cancer research and treatment center,
celebrates its sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala on Saturday,
May 17, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade
County.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080509/CLF029 )

Latin stars join Daisy Fuentes in honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan
for their commitment to international healthcare, the local community and
their presence in the music and entertainment industry.

"We are overwhelmed with pride to be honored by such an esteemed
group," said Gloria Estefan. "We are especially grateful for the hospital's
life saving efforts throughout Latin America. The St. Jude International
Outreach Program offers hope for sick children and their families, and they
also share their medical knowledge with the doctors who treat these
children in their hometowns and villages."

The money raised will help more than 5,000 young cancer patients
currently receiving care from St. Jude - all at no cost to their families.
The gala kicks off at 6:00 p.m. for a cocktail reception and silent auction
in which guests can bid on items including a shopping spree at Saks Fifth
Avenue and dinner for ten with artist Romero Britto. The ceremony will
include testimonials by St. Jude patient survivors, live performances and
an elegant dinner.

"FedEx is thrilled to have the Estefan's join us in the critical
partnership with St. Jude. No place in the world does what St. Jude does
for children stricken with leukemia and other cancers," said Julio C.
Barrionuevo, Vice President of Finance, Planning and Engineering for
Federal Express, Latin America & Caribbean. Barrionuevo chairs the annual
drive, and FedEx has been the title sponsor of the Angel and Stars Gala
since its inception in 2002.

The Estefans join other top Latin artists and entertainers who have
supported the life-saving mission of St. Jude over the past few years,
including, Albita, Antonio Banderas, Barbara Bermudo, Giselle Blondet,
Romero Bitto, Cristian Castro, Rashel Diaz, Luis Enrique, Erika Ender, Jose
Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Javier Garcia, Jeremias, Jose Jose, Fanny Lu,
Domenic Marte, Jorge Moreno, Eduardo Osorio, Francisco Paz, Carlos Ponce,
Neida Sandoval, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Sissi, Jimmy Smits, Gaby Spanic, and
the late Soraya.

"There are no words to describe how grateful we are for the generosity
that the Hispanic community has shown to St. Jude. You are not fundraisers
but lifesavers," said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer for ALSAC, the
fundraising organization of St. Jude. "We are especially thrilled to
welcome Emilio and Gloria Estefan to our St. Jude family and congratulate
them on this evening's honor."

Gala sponsors include FedEx Express, Stanford Financial Group,
Universal Music Latino, VISA International, Univision Radio, Anthony R.
Abraham Foundation, Maya, Southern Wine and Spirits of South Florida, Sea
Latino, The "M" Point, KPMG, Yahoo!Telemundo, Telefonica, DDB, Car Factory
Outlet, Lopez- Cantera Foundation, CB Richard Ellis, Coors Brewing Company,
Inktel Direct, Jefferson Lee Ford III Memorial Foundation, Zubi
Advertising, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive en Espanol, Merrill Lynch, Leon
Medical Centers, and Grey Goose Vodka.

"I am delighted with the awareness our sponsors and other St. Jude
supporters have brought to the fight against childhood cancer. I am so
proud that I have been a part of this event since its inception in 2002,"
said Daisy Fuentes. "I can think of no better cause to support than the
mission of St. Jude. Founder Danny Thomas would be proud that South Florida
and the Latin community is fighting hard to ensure his vision is kept
alive."

To purchase tickets, become a sponsor or donate items for the gala,
please call 1-800-278-3383.

ABOUT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for
its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and
other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas
and based in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries
with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever
pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without
insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by
ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit
http://www.stjude.org .




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Man who took Lost star hostage pleads guilty

The man who took 'Lost' star Josh Holloway and his wife hostage faces up to 30 years in jail.
Ruben Royce, 23, broke into to the couple's Hawaiian home in October 2005 and threatened them before making off with their wallets and car.
Royce pleaded guilty to 33 criminal charges in a Honolulu court, including three other robberies, as part of a prosecution bargain that could see him sentenced to up to 30 years behind bars.
He was convicted last month of another robbery, as well as charges including reckless endangerment and firearms violations. Royce said he had no idea at the time that Holloway, who plays Sawyer in the series, was famous.
"Basically, he was driving around looking for fancy cars, nice homes and picked certain ones for home invasion," said prosecutor Maurice Arrisgado.
He said Holloway and his wife had been frightened by Royce.
"They thought they were going to get killed," Arrisgado said. "This guy was very vicious and had no hesitation in pointing the gun in their face."
Royce will be sentenced on 29 April.

Puddle Of Mud

   
Artist: Puddle Of Mud

   Genre(s): 
Rock
   

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Discography:


   
 Famous

   Year: 2007   
Tracks: 1

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Single of the first home acts of the Apostles signing to Hitch Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's label, Flawless Records, was the alt-metal quartet Puddle of Mudd -- consisting of Wesley Scantlin (guitar and vocals), St. Paul Phillips (guitar), Stephen A. Douglas Ardito (bass part), and Greg Upchurch (drums). Piece their songs expectedly carry the rage of such contemporaries as Korn and Madness Against the Simple machine, Scantlin's representative at multiplication is spookily similar to Nirvana's late, great frontman, Kurt Cobain, containing plain elements of traditional hard rock (unlike the other aforesaid band's orientation for tap). August 2001 sawing machine the release of their major-label debut, Contract Strip (which was preceded by the self-employed person press release Abrasive), as they embarked on a European tour with Godsmack a month later, ahead touring the U.S. as voice of the Kinsperson Values 2001 tour, alongside Rock Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, and Staind. The band later remained reasonably busy, purgative Life story on Display in 2003 and Noted in 2007.