General Information:
When:
April 16th
April 17th
April 18th
Price:
Three-day pass $269
Where:
Empire Polo Club
81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201
800-745-3000
http://www.coachella.com/
California, Indio: Coachella 2010
Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza announced their pregnancy
Mario Lopez, the former Saved by the Bell actor who currently hosts the MTV dance competition America’s Best Dance Crew, has said that he is excited about becoming a dad, People reports. They announced their pregnancy last week.
Charlie Sheen in court – I am innocent
This Monday Charlie Sheen got his indictment in the initial court hearing in Aspen, Colorado, The Wrap reports.
Josh Dubovie is impressed by Eurovision track
Josh Dubovie (19), who triumphed on the BBC’s talent show Your Country Needs You! last week, has claimed that he is really impressed by his Pete Waterman-penned Eurovision track.
Tim Burton and Marion Cotillard received French honour
Director Tim Burton and actress Marion Cotillard have received one of France´s highest cultural honours, Digitalspy reports.
Alexandra Burke advocated her mother Melissa Bell’s new talent contest Roc Da Mic?
Alexandra Burke, the former Soul II Soul lead singer, has advocated her mother Melissa Bell´s new talent contest “Roc Da Mic”, according to reports. It was recently suggested that the pair are arguing over Bell´s alleged intention to release a tell-all book.
NYC: 13th annual ASPCA Bergh Ball
What: 13th annual ASPCA Bergh Ball
Where: Plaza Hotel in New York City
When: April 15
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Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first humane organization established in the Americas and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animal welfare. One million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501 not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. The ASPCA, which is headquartered in New York City, offers a wide range of programs, including a mobile clinic outreach initiative, its own humane law enforcement team, and a groundbreaking veterinary forensics team and mobile animal CSI unit. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org.
LA: The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design at FIDM
The Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandizing (FIDM) hosts its annual showcase of Oscar-nominated costumes in the Best Costume Design category. The Free exhibit includes nominated costumes from the current year’s nominees as well as the winners for best costume design from the previous year.
When: February 9, 2010 – April 17, 2010, Tues – Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Where: 919 S. Grand Ave, Downtown Los Angeles, 90015, corner of 9th
Cost: Free
Parking: Pay parking is available under the FIDM building (enter off 9th, just west of Grand) or at street meters or surrounding lots.
Info: www.fidm.edu, (213) 623-5821
LA: Jonathan Wilson, Buffy Sainte-Marie
Thu., April 15, 10:00pm
Coming out of the same Toronto coffeehouse scene as Joni Mitchell & Neil Young in the early ’60s, Buffy Sainte-Marie was an impressive songwriter from the start, composing several notable tunes — such as the harrowing but beautifully chilling ballad “Codeine” — that were covered by Janis Joplin, Chet Atkins, Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Gram Parsons and Cher. But she also had a distinctive voice with a mesmerizing vibrato, as she sang fiery, contrarian anthems about Native American identity. Given her musical importance and considering how rarely Sainte-Marie tours, it would be a big event any time the Hawaiian-based singer comes to town.
But the fact that she’s still creatively thriving makes this more than a nostalgia fest. Her latest album, “Running for the Drum” (Appleseed Recordings), a transcontinental collaboration with the French musician-producer Chris Birkett, is a fascinating collision of genres and eras, juxtaposing unabashed love songs with politically defiant protest. “Blue Sunday” is a fast-stepping original that authentically evokes early rockabilly, while “No No Keshagesh” sounds like trip-hopping space disco. “Working for the Government” weaves together Sainte-Marie’s banshee wails, psychedelic dub bass and traditional tribal chanting into a punk-funk frenzy. The acoustic folk ramble “Little Wheel Spin and Spin” is less elaborately arranged, but it’s even more spellbinding.
Where: Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd.; L.A. CA
Also at Topanga Community House, Sat. Apr. 17.
LA: Taylor Swift concert
Thu., April 15, 7:00pm
It’s kind of a shame that Taylor Swift & John Mayer already recorded a duet (“Half of My Heart,” from his recent Battle Studies), because the past few months have provided plenty for the two stars to bond over. Each has been trying to live down a public-relations snafu (her off-key Grammy performance, his off-color Playboy interview) via a dramatic reduction in new-media face time , regarded by many industry pundits as the only way to maintain one’s fanbase these days. Should be interesting to see if the radio silence extends to Swift ‘s onstage banter.
Onstage banter, though, is ditzy “American Idol” alum Kellie Pickler ‘s specialty; she’s way more entertaining between songs than during them. Openers Gloriana are Lady Antebellum minus all the moody bits.
Also Friday, April 16.
Where: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St.; L.A. CA
Tila Tequila: I feel too comfortable and I say things that are too personal
Tila Tequila has admitted that she is often too candid when she uses the internet, Los Angeles Times reported. The reality star told that she often does not think about the fact her blog and Twitter page are available to the public.
Katie Price hunts £1m deal for second wedding
Glamour girl Katie Price (31) & her new husband Alex Reid will marry for a second time this summer & reportedly hope to rake in £1m in a magazine deal, News Of The World reports.
Joe Jonas is glad that Demi Lovato confirmed the pair´s romance
Joe Jonas (17) has apparently signalled that he is glad that Demi Lovato confirmed the pair´s romance.
Stewart: “I was starstruck at Oscars”
The Twilight actress Kristen Stewart (19), who will appear opposite Dakota Fanning in the upcoming film The Runaways, has said that she became starstruck at the “Academy Awards 2010” last Sunday.
Carey Mulligan used the Oscars for job
Carey Mulligan (24) has admitted that she used the 2010 Academy Awards to make contacts in the industry, STV reports.