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Family of Marvel Comics' Jack Kirby is seeking more recognition, money for his workThe talented artist never grew rich and famous like others at Marvel. His children are trying to change that legacy. You'd be hard-pressed to find a recent comic book that didn't have the stylish scrawl of the artists somewhere on the cover, but that was not the case when Jack Kirby was making pop-culture history back in the 1960s with his wildly kinetic drawings of the X-Men, Hulk and the Fantastic Four. "I think I have a highly unique and unusual style, and that's the reason I never sign my drawings," the proud Kirby told an interviewer in 1987, seven years before his death. "Everybody could tell any of my covers a mile away on the newsstand, and that satisfied me."
LA Times Sunday, September 27, 2009Gustavo Dudamel starts off at a fast tempoThe excitement is infections and he is, no question, a rare talent. But let's all keep our cool while he continues to grow. Eléctrico Gustavo, writ large on the back of buses, appears to be the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's newest source of renewable energy. Radiante Gustavo flashing on electric billboards luridly illumines the Southern California sky in competition with Nature and Her sunsets. Pasión Gustavo, in giant letters on Walt Disney
concert Hall, stirs Frank Gehry's steel.
LA Times Sunday, September 27, 2009Alicia de Larrocha dies at 86; renowned Spanish pianistHer first
record was released before she was 10; later she toured with the L.A. Philharmonic and performed regularly at New York's Lincoln Center, featured in its Mostly Mozart
festival. Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, who thrilled music listeners for decades with polished and enthralling interpretations of great classical works, has died. She was 86.
LA Times Sunday, September 27, 2009Lady Gaga - Cheryl Cole Goes GagaCheryl Cole is "obsessed" with Lady Gaga's style.The Girls Aloud beauty has been won over by the 'Poker Face' singer's eccentric style and outfits.She...
Contact Music Sunday, September 27, 2009Scholars study Springsteen during weekend eventWEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Hold still, Bruce - this won't hurt a bit! Scholars from around the world are dissecting the Springsteen legend this weekend in New Jersey.
Seattle Post Intelligencer Sunday, September 27, 2009George Michael - La Roux Pines For Faithful DadLa Roux singer Elly Jackson wants George Michael to be her dad.The 'Bulletproof' star admires the pop legend - who was arrested earlier this year following a car crash...
Contact Music Sunday, September 27, 2009Mika - Mikas Poster PaybackMika paid for promotional posters to be displayed near his ex-lover's house.The 'We Are Golden' singer - who refuses to comment on speculation about his sexuality -...
Contact Music Sunday, September 27, 2009Anna Friel - Anna Friel Struggles To See FamilyAnna Friel says finding time to visit her family in England is a "pain in the a**e".The 'Pushing Daisies' actress - who owns houses in Los Angeles and London - loves...
Contact Music Sunday, September 27, 2009Early McCartney musings discovered in LiverpoolLONDON -- A discovery in a Liverpool library has revealed that Paul McCartney's talent for writing was winning him prizes when he was just 10 - though for an essay about the queen, rather than a hit song.
Seattle Post Intelligencer Sunday, September 27, 2009Michael Jackson - Jackson Honoured By HindusHindu fans have given MICHAEL JACKSON a belated, sacred send-off in India.Fans dedicated a pind-daan ritual to the King of Pop at the holy city of Bodh Gaya as part of...
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