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Aug. 15
UGK has No. 1 album after 5-year absence
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 UGK returned after a 5-year absence to The Billboard 200 chart of U.S. album sales with the No. 1 album, "Underground Kingz."
Plies' debut "Real Testament" entered the chart at No. 2, followed by the "NOW 25" hits compilation, retaining its No. 3 spot.
Miley Cyrus' double-disc "Hannah Montana 2 (Soundtrack)/Meet Miley Cyrus" climbed a notch from No. 5 to No. 4.
The Jonas Brothers' self-titled second album debuted at No. 5.
The soundtrack to "Hairspray" fell from No. 4 to No. 6, while Common's "Finding Forever" tumbled from last week's No. 1 slot to No. 7.
Fergie's "The Dutchess" moved up from No. 9 to No. 8, flipping spots with T.I.'s "T.I. vs. T.I.P."
Korn's "Untitled" dropped from No. 2 to No.10 to round out the top tier.
Lennon's solo catalog on iTunes
CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 15 The solo catalog of former Beatle John Lennon went digital this week when U.S. computing giant Apple began selling Lennon's songs on its iTunes Store.
The digital retailer is offering eight albums Lennon recorded between 1969 and his slaying in 1980, as well as "Anthology," "Milk and Honey" and "Working Class Hero," Variety reported Wednesday.
"John would have loved the fact that his music will now be available in a format suited to a new generation of listeners," his wife, Yoko Ono, said in a statement.
Apple's online music store has been offering the solo works of Paul McCartney since May. Ringo Starr's post-Fab Four work is scheduled for an Aug. 28 delivery.
Lennon's tracks do not carry digital rights management software. On Tuesday, the first day of their availability, live recordings of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "I Saw Her Standing There," plus the 1974 hit single "Whatever Gets You Through the Night," were the top sellers.
Only the solo work of the late George Harrison lacks digital distribution.
Ex-adman says he began Poe toast
BALTIMORE, Aug. 15 In a twist on the tell-tale heart tale, a former adman said he started the homage of roses and cognac laid at the Baltimore grave of writer Edgar Allan Poe.
Sam Porpora, a 92-year-old Poe devotee, said he began the tradition in the late 1960s as a publicity stunt to aid the church that owned Westminster cemetery, where the author is said to be buried, The Baltimore Sun reported Wednesday.
Once he "restored Poe to greatness," Porpora said he retired from the toasting business and wasn't sure who kept up the midnight presentation since.
Others differ with Porpora's recollection. Jeff Jerome, Poe House and Museum curator, said his research indicated the ritual dates to 1949, the 100th anniversary of the writer's mysterious death at 40 in Baltimore.
Through the years, several people have claimed the connection, Jerome told the Sun -- but few had Porpora's credentials. He was a parishioner of Westminster Church, a caretaker for the adjoining cemetery and its longtime tour guide.
"He is very enthusiastic about Poe and Baltimore history," said Jerome, who added he can't substantiate Porpora's claim.
Rutgers player sues Imus, CBS
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 A Rutgers University women's basketball team member from New York has sued Don Imus and CBS, saying his disparaging on-air remarks damaged her reputation.
The suit by Kia Vaughn, who claimed the shock jock's sexist and racist statements about the team defamed her, was filed Tuesday just hours after Imus settled his $120 million breach-of-contract suit with CBS, USA Today reported Wednesday.
"This is basically about vindicating my client's good name," Vaughn's attorney, Richard Ancowitz, told the newspaper. "This is not a situation she ever asked for, and she would love to turn the clock back. But unfortunately she can't, because of what Don Imus said on April 4."
Imus was taken off the air for calling the Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy headed ho's." The settlement with CBS has fueled speculation about Imus' return to radio.
Vaughn's lawsuit, thought to be the first by a player in the matter, alleged Imus, former on-air partner Bernard McGuirk and CBS, which broadcast Imus' syndicated radio show, were responsible for damaging her character and reputation. A dollar amount was not specified.
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Poe Toaster
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Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:41:11 GMT
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When I was first contacted by the reporter asking for my comments I couldn't believe my ears! Could this have been a hoax and I and hundreds of others fell for it??
But wait! There is a September, 1950 Baltimore Sunpapers article about the Westminster Church. The Reverend of the church, Bruce McDonald, referred to the anonymous visitor who left a bottle of unnamed liquor on the Poe grave but he thought it might be a joke. Do the math. 1949 is a few years before Sam claims to have started the tribute. This is documentation that someone with authority at the Westminster Church knew the tribute was happening. It doesn't matter if he thought it was a joke or not.
It then occurred to me that Sam was having fun with the story. Read the AP version of this tale. It states that Sam's explanation changed numerous times with each retelling.
Sam deserves a medal for the blood, sweat and tears that he put into the Westminster Church. However, I think his creative juices were working overtime with this story. Once an ad man, always an ad man.
Sam, I think you are still a good guy and I appreciate your sense of humor.
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