Kool & the Gang News

The man pictured above is the new EU President. His name is Herman van Rompuy, but for all I care it could be Herman Munster.

By Erin Crowell 'Girls, ya'll got one A night that's special everywhere From New York to Hollywood It's ladies night and girl The feeling's good' -- 'Ladies Night' by Kool & The Gang Calling all sophisticated mamas to the third annual Gals, Glam & Glitz event, happening this Friday, at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City.

Caption: Whoopi Goldberg Opening night of 'A Steady Rain' on Broadway at Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre - Arrivals New York City, USA .... WHOOPI GOLDBERG had a ball celebrating her 54th birthday on Friday - she was treated to a special performance by KOOL & THE GANG.

DATE: November 22, 7.15 p.m. VENUE: The Music Academy Osibisa could well be the poster band for heterogeneity - its poly-rhythms have made audiences worldwide jump for joy.

The 19th annual presentation of the Botswana Defence Force bands in concert kick-started Friday in Mogoditshane with high tempo, which was unfortunately cut by power failure.

Stephen King drops by " The View" next Friday to help Whoopi Goldberg celebrate her birthday.

Maine Fast Fac t : The average annual snowfall in Augusta is 80 inches but in 1996 Augusta received 173.8 inches of snowfall.

Michael Flaherty got a kiss from Joann Cardinale, and Mayor Thomas Menino greeted Jo Fidler.

He has captured a 7-foot python, investigated the grisly murder of a woman whose body was locked in a basement freezer, helped make a particularly crime-plagued neighborhood safer, and watched as Canton farmland evolved into bustling neighborhoods.

Dave Hoover as Tim McGraw in "Country Superstars Tribute." Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 2 a.m. If You Go What: "Country Superstars Tribute" When: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Where: Whiskey Pete's Showroom Tickets: $21.95; 386-7867, primmvalleyresorts.com . Country Superstars Tribute Primm seems to have become its own entertainment universe ...

Hear Kool & the Gang and the Commodores for a reduced price during the Beauty of a Bonzer charity event 8 p.m. Oct.

Kool & The Gang and the Commodores to perform at the 9th annual Beauty of a Bonzer Charity Event at the US Airways Center on October 17, at 8p.m. This unique concert event raises money for six Valley nonprofit organizations.

Actor Paul Hogan is 70. Actor-comedian Chevy Chase is 66. Actress Sigourney Weaver is 60.

Students from three area school districts will have a golden opportunity to receive advice and training this week from a group of professional musicians who have gained national fame for their a cappella blend of rock, pop, jazz and soul.

Our team of Gretna Heritage Festival veterans picks the highlights of the 2009 event Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Biggest overflow crowds: Observers estimated Saturday's crowd at more than 80,000, breaking records.

The Gretna Heritage Festival kicks off this afternoon in historic downtown Gretna.

Mother Nature worked her magic Friday clearing out the showers and leaving behind partly cloudy skies and autumn-like temps to kick off the 15th annual Gretna Heritage Festival.

The Best Bank's favorite fest has come a long way. Now in its 15th year, the Gretna Heritage Festival has grown to encompass 25 square city blocks, with music on seven stages from early afternoon until long past sundown.

Prakazrel Michel, better known as Pras, wrote most of his verses and hooks to The Fugees' first album, "Blunted on Reality," while a Yale freshman.

"Entourage" fans how does it feel? I feel great, and you should too. After all, we are officially "Ashley-free"! This blog should be a celebration! After a season full of lows and "lowers", I watched the latest episode of "Entourage" with a strange euphoria.