Carole King News

Monday, November 23, 2009. Chaos and violence continue, the 'intended' elections remain in disarray, the US military announces a death, Nouri parades forward more show confessions, and more.

So today the Iraqi Parliament was going to meet and, for the dreamers among the press, resolve the issues arising from Iraq's Sunni vice president, Tareq al-Hashemi vetoing the election law earlier this week .

James Taylor and Carole King have been close friends for more than 40 years. Emotional honesty.

While the landmark album Tapestry earned her superstar status, singer/songwriter Carole King had already firmly established herself as one of pop music's most gifted and successful composers, with work recorded by everyone from the Beatles to Aretha Franklin.

The "Troubadour Reunion" tour--which evolved out of a series of six performances the two old friends gave together in late 2007 to mark the 50th anniversary of West Hollywood, CA's historic Troubadour nightclub--kicks off March 27 in Melbourne, Australia.

Singer Carole King performs onstage during the 9th annual 'A Home for the Holidays' held at REN-MAR studios on December 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

The Middletown Recreation and Parks Department's Performing Arts Program is trying to raise a little cash - and it's putting on a show to do it.

During the height of her success, Carole King moved to the mountains of Idaho and became a dedicated advocate for the environment.

The San Jose Photoshop User Group is meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Adobe SJ office .

Suppose U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., commandeers a government plane. She fills it with representatives of the Sierra Club, Greenpeace, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and singer Carole King.

So much has already been said about singer Mary Travers and her great talent, but I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to thank her, posthumously, for one of the most subtle, heart-breaking vocal performances everA - her devastating, plain-spoken delivery of "Leaving On A Jet Plane," the world's most bittersweet musical goodbye.

The Adler posse knows a thing or two about the concert business. Lou Adler, the patriarch, is responsible for some of the great American cultural touchstones of the past 40 years, and a few of these moments are showcased on the wall of his home office in Malibu .

In 1972, producer/guitarist/singer/songwriter Todd Rundgren had just experienced his greatest solo success with the release of Something/Anything. The double album showcased Rundgren's songwriting prowess and his considerable abilities as a musician and producer as chunks of the album were played by Rundgren alone.

"The raid was the latest assertion of total military independence by Iraqi forces from US control.

MICHELLE Collins, 46, is best known as the scheming Cindy Beale in EastEnders. She is on tour in Deceptions, which continues at the Theatre Royal in Windsor on August 3. For further details call 01753 853 888 or visit www.theatre royalwindsor.co.uk Carole King: Tapestry The ultimate woman's album - at least so I thought until an actor friend told ...

So, what would you do if you came into an unexpected $1000? In this economy, I'm certain most of us would be far more inclined to pay the bills -- or sock it away "just in case" -- than spend it on a day of food, wine and song.

The second annual Washington Wine Weekend Festival to benefit Camp Korey is taking place the weekend of July 10 through July 12 at Carnation Farm.

Most famously, Carole King was a staple at the famed Brill Building in New York City churning out pop confections with partner Gerry Goffin for the likes of The Shirelles, Little Eva, and Aretha Franklin, whose version of King and Goffin's " Like a Natural Woman" remains a Soul standard.

The Hangar Theatre's 2009 Kiddstuff season opens with the jovial musical 'Really Rosie,' written by Maurice Sendak , with music by four-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter Carole King.

When Gloria Estefan returns to the MGM Grand at Foxwoods for three shows starting Friday, she'll have a special guest who means a lot to her: singer, songwriter and fellow platinum-selling artist Carole King.