Fitzgerald, Ella (1918-1996)
The flawless voice and delivery of singer Ella Fitzgerald is woven tightly into the tapestry of American popular music. Her place in the canon of jazz artists was ensured ...
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Ella Fitzgerald (1918-1996) was one of the most exciting jazz singers of her time and, because of the naturalness of her style, had a popular appeal that extended far beyond the borders of jazz.Ella F...
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"You can only be an innovator once ... and I hate that," joked Patti Austin backstage at a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.Austin joined host Natalie Cole, Wynonna Judd, Nancy Wilson and other singers a...
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John McHugh and Maggie Lee expect about 50 people at their wedding Friday. Their wedding reception could draw more than 4 million. The La Crosse couple decided to forgo hiring a band or DJ and...
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New York has unveiled its first multi-nation advertising campaign, inserting itself into the increasingly intense international competition to attract the world's tourists.The "This Is New York Cit...
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Question 1 of 10:The film industry was changed forever when the first ‘talkie’ was released in 1927. What was it called?
Modern Times
The Jazz Singer
Birth of a Nation
The General
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Question 1 of 10:
Michael
's legendary moonwalk first wowed the world in 1983, during a TV performance of which song?a) Thriller (0)b) Billie Jean (1)c) Off the Wall (0)d) Human Nature (0)Question...
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While the concept of dedicating just one month to commemorating almost a century of influential black music seems questionable, one influential hip hop figure is making the best use of that limited...
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American singer and actress (b. Jan. 12, 1928,
Portsmouth, Va.
—d. Nov. 17, 2006,
Las Vegas, Nev.
), earned the sobriquet "Miss Rhythm" while dominating the rhythm-and-blues charts througho...
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Costume designer Bill Belew, who created Elvis Presley's jumpsuits and the tight black leather outfit he wore on his 1968 television special, has died. He was 76.Belew died Jan. 7 at Desert Regiona...
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Back in the Apollo Theater's heyday, audience members walked through an ornate, spacious lobby. Inside the theater, hand-painted detailing decorated the walls. And on the stage, stars were born.Sup...
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Fitzgerald, Ella (1918-1996)
Ella Fitzgerald
Stars salute Ella Fitzgerald at concert
