Saturday Jun 20 | Schwitzer health news blog
Steve Jobs case another example of transplant disparities?
Laura Meckler writes in the WSJ: Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs's decision to travel to Tennessee for a liver highlights the significant disparities in transplant waiting times across the country -- the source of a longstanding controversy over the fairest way to distribute scarce organs.
Natalie Cole planning comeback concert
Singer Natalie Cole performs at the US Doctors for Africa honoring the First Ladies of Africa Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 21, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
Natalie Cole feels good with her new kidney in place and, thus, her tour has been rescheduled to start up again in the fall! Natalie sent a special message out to her fans to thank them for her support and reward them with a brand new show: "My family and I want to express our extreme appreciation for the outpouring of kindness we have received ...
Recording Academy L.A. Chapter Presents Al Schmitt
The Recording Academy's Los Angeles Chapter and Producers & Engineers Wing recently presented an exclusive and intimate Up Close & Personal interview with legendary engineer Al Schmitt.
Singer Natalie Cole bypassed thousands of people to get an organ. How did she do it? There are nearly 80,000 people on the wait list for a kidney transplant, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing.
Natalie Cole gets kidney, loses older sister
Natalie Cole is known for many things: She's the daughter of Nat "King" Cole and a Grammy Award winner; and in the last several years, the R&B artist has been recognized for adding gospel music to her repertoire.
R&B/Hip-Hop Briefs: Capital Jazz Fest, Slaughterhouse
Chaka Khan is stepping in for Natalie Cole at the 17th annual Capital Jazz Fest at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md.
Pop Music: Al Jarreau caps Capital Jazz Fest
Instead, the 69- year-old singer is inside, sipping tea and nursing a pesky bout of the flu.
Cole recuperating after kidney op
Natalie Cole has returned home after undergoing a successful kidney transplant. According to her representatives, the singer was released on Sunday from the Los Angeles clinic where she went under the knife.
Natalie Cole Released From Hospital
Natalie Cole's publicist says the U.S. singer has been released from a Los Angeles hospital following her kidney transplant surgery.
Controversial Video Release Takes Jab at R. Kelly
True to his intuition, his group went on to win the $100,000 grand prize on Natalie Cole's "Big Break" show, and R. Kelly went on to superstar fame.
Cancer kills Nat King Cole daughter
The sister of US singer Natalie Cole , actress Carol Cole , has died aged 64. She died of lung cancer on the day Natalie received a kidney transplant.
Natalie Cole Leaves Hospital - ET
Entertainment Tonight Headlines Natalie Cole Leaves Hospital Singer Natalie Cole has reportedly been released from the hospital after undergoing a kidney transplant.
Singer Natalie Cole's Sister Dies
On the same day that the singer Natalie Cole received her kidney transplant this past Monday, her sister Carol Cole died at the age of 64.
Tickets remain for all shows at Britt
With tickets set to go on sale to the public in a few days, singer Natalie Cole has been forced to cancel a show originally set for July 17 at the Britt Festivals in Jacksonville.
Stars galore invade the Strip for Memorial Day weekend
Click HERE for my Memorial Day weekend calendar in Strip Scribbles on VegasDeLuxe.com, but because there are so many personalities on parade here, I wanted to pick out some highlights: Comedians Cheech & Chong, Lewis Black, Joe Rogan and Dane Cook will be serving up the laughter; The Beach Boys, Smokey Robinson, Taylor Swift, Ozomatli, Kool and the ...
Grapevine: Jay-Z confirms split with Def Jam
Rapper Jay-Z confirms that he has split with Def Jam records, reports the Associated Press.
Rose Theatre releases 2009 season
Natalie Cole will perform at Rose Theatre for the 2009 season. The Rose Theatre Brampton announced its 2009-2010 season on Tuesday, promising to bring an eclectic mix of music, comedy, theatre and dance to the city of Brampton.
With tickets set to go on sale to the public in a few days, singer Natalie Cole has canceled a show originally set for July 17 at the Britt Festivals in Jacksonville.
Karina and Maksim Reveal Their Wedding Plans
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars" pro dancers and engaged couple Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are revealing their wedding plans! The couple reveals to People.com that they plan to tie the knot next June--- and it may be a bigger event than they imagined.