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A Love Supreme Carlos Santana Spreads the Gospel of Tone “I’m proof that a musician can coexist with everyone from Wayne Shorter and Kirk Hammett to Placido Domingo and P.O.D.,” exclaims Carlos Santana as he reclines in his San Rafael, California, headquarters. “I’ll even play with Kenny G., Billy Joel, or Elton John if the song is right.” If that previous quote doesn’t confirm that Santana is sticking with the star-infused collaborations that have garnered him tons of mainstream cheese, two smash albums (Supernatural and Shaman), and an attic’s worth of Grammys, well, consider Carlos jamming with Antonio Banderas on the 2005 Academy Awards telecast. “I thought the whole experience was going to be a lot weirder than it actually was,” says Santana. “But after you play Woodstock on acid, nothing’s a big deal anymore!” With the same peaceful strength that stands behind every note he plays, Santana makes it clear that he doesn’t care what people think of his star-struck pop collaborations —the latest of which [Arista] is untitled at press time, and includes confirmed guests such as Uncle Kracker and former ’NSYNC member JC Chasez. “I’m not going to have the opportunity to play with Herbie Hancock, and then worry about the weird expectations people put on me, and not work with a talented songwriter like Rob Thomas,” he exclaims. “I don’t care what people say about Santana playing corporate rock, and I never have. It’s like, ‘Whatever, man, I’m going to go hang out with Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker [laughs]. And I’ve got news for all of those intellectual snobs and brainiacs: You try and write a song like Green Day, and get it on the radio and connect with people. Even John Coltrane connected with larger audiences with ‘My Favorite Things’—a pop song. No matter what you’re playing, it all comes down to one basic thing: Can you connect with the people—whether it’s a three year old, a 17 year old, or a 50 year old? What’s the point of speaking an elite musical language that only you can understand?” It’s tough to argue with that—especially when Santana is far more than “just” a popular artist. Sure, his guitar solos are on nearly every radio station across the land, but he has also been an adored and respected collaborator with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Wayne Shorter, and John McLaughlin. And his current workload includes several decidedly non-pop-star projects, such as finishing some tracks with blues legend Buddy Guy, readying the release of the Santana/Shorter at Montreux DVD (a performance at 1988’s Montreux Jazz Festival), and wrapping up an all-instrumental Santana album. If the preview I heard is any indication, the instrumental record will delight fans of Santana’s pure 6-string magic with everything from thoughtful nylon-string workouts (“Gabor”) to heavy Latin-rock numbers (“Nomad”). “At this stage of my life, all is one in my eyes,”
he says. “I don’t have to be just the ‘Latin rock
guy.’ If I have the chance, I want to be able to play the
Grand Ole Opry, or in the middle of Africa. Look, it’s not
like I want to be liked by everybody, but who wouldn’t want
to reach as many people’s hearts as they can?”
Celebrity Tribute to Pope John Paul II Exclusive Downloadable Video Features Celebrity Readings of Pope John Paul II's Poetry -- Available for the First Time Anywhere CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2005--Tribute to Pope John Paul II is a unique celebration of Pope John Paul II's thoughts of peace, love, harmony, prayers and poetry read by a dynamic mix of superstars. Tribute to Pope John Paul II is a compilation planned as a celebration of the inspirational words, poems and prayers of the Pope. The producer called upon various talented individuals to share the words that most inspired them. OnQ Digital is releasing this video for the first time to share with the world the thoughts of Pope John Paul II, as conveyed by celebrities such as Britney Spears, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Danny Glover, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Deepak Chopra, Kirk Franklin, Vince Gill, James Earl Jones, Monica, 'N Sync, Edward James Olmos, and Brooke Shields. About the Downloadable Video Tribute to Pope John Paul II is being made available by OnQ Digital
for purchase in twenty-three countries. It can be found at http://popejpii.navio.com.
Deconstructing 'Chaotic': What Britney revealed In the promotional spots for Britney Spears' new reality series on the WB, the singer asked if we could handle her truth. Here's a recap of Tuesday's premiere of Britney & Kevin: Chaotic, including several things we learned about the singer and her new husband: The setup: Shaky, Blair Witch Project-like footage interspersed with sit-down interviews with Spears. Opening shot: A zoomed-in glance at Britney's knees in leggings: "They look like boobs, but they're not. They're my knees," Spears says, chuckling. Britney's up-close look: Scattered blemishes, unwaxed eyebrows, a red Kaballah bracelet and occasional cigarette smoking. Decoding Britney's unique accent: G-eye = guy; fawn = fun; e-ewe = you; dew = do; wah = why Britney's best on-screen question: "What's your favorite sex position?" The answers: Felicia, Britney's assistant: "I don't know. I've never done it before." N Sync's JC Chasez: "I like a lot of positions," he says, making sexual movements with his hips. "Not all of them, but a lot of them." Britney: On camera, she teasingly tells her Mom, Dad and younger sister Jaime-Lynn to ignore her answer, and then says, "I'm not gonna answer that." On meeting Kevin Federline in Hollywood: "I had my groove on, and I thought I looked kinda hot," she says. "His whole vibe was kinda sexy." Kevin: "That night, magic happened." On intimacy with Kevin: "Our sex is so good. Ecstasy, ecstasy, ecstasy. I've had sex three times today," she tells her staff before a concert in England. Five more things we learn about Britney: 1. Pig faces are encouraged. Spears upturns her nose twice at the camera, accompanying both silly moments with impressions of a ditzy California valley girl. 2. She thinks Eminem is cool. The evidence: First, we hear her sing along with D-12's My Band. Later, she tells Federline, "He's a genius, but he complains a lot. But it's cool." 3. Brad Pitt? Also cool. If she could marry any celebrity, Spears says it would be Pitt. When asked what celebrity he'd like to wed, Federline replies, "none of y'all." 4. And ditto for Pink. "I think Pink is really cool," Spears declares from her makeup chair, singing along to the song Trouble. "Yes I do. Yes I do." 5. She gets "real antsy in cars." At least, that's
what she tells her driver on the way to an appearance on British
MTV's TRL.
Timberlake's Publicist Hits Back At Bar Mitzvah Story Nonsense Justin Timberlake's publicists are fuming about reports the pop superstar is planning to lip-sync his way through a bar mitzvah performance for $1 million. US tabloids reported the singer would be forced to mime his performance at British billionaire Philip Green's family party after undergoing surgery on his throat, but Timberlake's spokesman Ken Sunshine has declared the story is rubbish. He spits, "Either their sources are lying or they don't
have any sources. This is yet another example of someone lying
and it keeps going."
Kerrie Brandt - Moderator at Space Explorers, Inc. from De Pere,
Wisconsin comments: Chrissy Paape - Moderator at Space Explorers from De Pere, Wisconsin
comments: Chaveaira - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa,
Florida asks: I was around 8 or 9 years old when my Grandfather took me to Kennedy Space Center to see my first launch, it was incredible! Amy - Chat Guest at from Delafield, WI asks: From 7am until 9pm 6 days a week!! Karen Anderson - Teacher at Tellico Plains Junior High Sch from
Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: Because of my love of space and my experiences becoming a Cosmonaut, NASA thought that I would be able to inspire kids to become more interested and involved Daniel - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa,
Florida asks: It didn't cost me anything personally Karen Anderson - Teacher at Tellico Plains Junior High Sch from
Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: My Dad and Grandfather were always interested in space and they got me into wanting to know more Megan - Chat Guest at Syracuse University from Syracuse, NY asks: I hope so! Chimene Seegmiller - Chat Guest at from West Jordan, Utah asks: Maybe I would have to flip a coin...:-) Jessica - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa,
Florida asks: It was fun because it was something that interested me, to other people they might not have found it to be that much fun but I really enjoyed it. Student - Student at Amity Intermediate Center from Douglassville,
Pennsylvania asks: Just turned 26 on May 4th Student - Student at Amity Intermediate Center from Douglassville,
Pennsylvania asks: I have a really good assistant! Karen Anderson - Teacher at Tellico Plains Junior High Sch from
Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: It is the most important part of becoming an astronaut, especially math, science and critical thinking Daniel - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa,
Florida asks: I think everyone should have the opportunity to go to space one day but it shouldn't happen until there is a safer way to get them there. Major - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa, Florida
asks: I would be working on experiments, environmental research, and finding new educational tools to be used in schools. Karen Anderson - Teacher at Tellico Plains Junior High Sch from
Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: My favorite subject in school was Math then Science Amy - Chat Guest at University of Texas Arlington from Everman,
TX asks: I truly believe that kids becoming more interested in space exploration will help the future of our planet Karen Anderson - Teacher at Tellico Plains Junior High Sch from
Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: Absolutely! Hollie Miller - SEI Staff at Space Explorers, Inc. from Depere,
Wisconsin asks: Parabolic flights, ran 4 miles a day, underwater training, learning the Russian language, lots of studying and physical training. We learned about how to live on the International Space Station even down to how to eat and drink in space. Zee Carlson - Chat Guest at Twin Ridge from Bellevue, Nebraska
asks: I've never watched it but I think anything is possible sarah - Chat Guest at from los angeles, ca asks: I am chatting with you because I love that kids are interested in space and want to do whatever I can to promote more interest in our space program sarah - Chat Guest at from los angeles, ca asks: Yes, I had my manager Cindy with me and we adopted a stray kitten and named him Orbit Deangelina - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa,
Florida asks: I like them both, they are so different from one another. I love performing but have always been interested in space exploration Patricia Novy - Teacher at St. Francis Xavier School from Merrill,
Wisconsin asks: I cannot even find appropriate words to describe what I think it would be like, it's my dream so it would be the most fulfilling accomplishment I can imagine Jackie - Chat Guest at DCCC from Norwood, PA asks: Does it have to be a person or can I bring my dogs? Just kidding, I'd have to say Jennifer Aniston now that she is single!! Student - Student at Amity Intermediate Center from Douglassville,
Pennsylvania asks: Sky diving, hiking, taking my dogs to the park, I like anything adventurous Student - Student at Amity Intermediate Center from Douglassville,
Pennsylvania asks: I first became interested in being an entertainer when I was 16 Amy - Chat Guest at University of Texas Arlington from Everman,
TX asks: EVERYTHING! Especially that my Russian teacher was French! Santiago - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa,
Florida asks: No, I think that might cost too much money Sean - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa, Florida
asks: I would probably get sick and throw up but my body would adjust Guillermo - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa,
Florida asks: I am just going to continue to work on getting there first then will figure out the rest but I'd love to be on a shuttle mission Jason Daniels - Teacher at K Beach Elementary School from Soldotna,
Alaska asks: 2, their names are Foster and Dingo, they are brothers that were rescues Bobby - Chat Guest at Washburn from Washburn, Wisconsin asks: I think that 10 days would be plenty of time for me Karen Anderson - Teacher at Tellico Plains Junior High Sch from
Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: Mars, because of the recent discoveries Tara Ferriola - Chat Guest at Widener University from Norwood,
PA asks: all the time, I can't get Joey out of my house Katie Frank - SEI Staff at Space Explorers from Depere, Wisconsin
asks: I would only be concerned that I do a good job and make the most out of the experience Megan - Chat Guest at Syracuse University from Syracuse, NY asks: I just continued pursuing it, I am not going to give up and in the meantime I can continue to get more people interested in it Kerrie Brandt - Moderator at Space Explorers, Inc. from De Pere,
Wisconsin comments: Jessa F-C - Chat Guest at from Encino, CA asks: I realized how lucky we are to live in America and feel blessed to be here. I no longer take things for granted, my life there was very minimalistic and we lived with only the basics so I really value the comforts of home more. Liz Coburn - Chat Guest at from Winter Haven, Florida asks: Due to complications beyond my control I was grounded Student - Student at Amity Intermediate Center from Douglassville,
Pennsylvania asks: My favorite song is "The Dance" by Garth Brooks Charity - Chat Guest at from Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: Of course I will, can't wait!! Jason Daniels - Teacher at K Beach Elementary School from Soldotna,
Alaska asks: Not sure which song yet Major - Student at Stewart Middle Magnet School from Tampa, Florida
asks: No, I believe that it will only become safer to travel into space sarah - Chat Guest at from los angeles, ca asks: I have my own Film and TV production company and am still pursuing acting/producing Kristen - Chat Guest at East River Elem. from St. Louis, MN asks: My favorite part of being there was becoming friends with the other Cosmonauts and the zero gravity flight Karen Anderson - Teacher at Tellico Plains Junior High Sch from
Tellico Plains, Tennessee asks: As soon as I'm able, I know that it will happen when the time is right Kerrie Brandt - Moderator at Space Explorers, Inc. from De Pere,
Wisconsin comments: Kerrie Brandt - Moderator at Space Explorers, Inc. from De Pere,
Wisconsin comments:
Justin Timberlake dates Jack on 'W&G' next year Justin Timberlake will have a recurring part as "Jack's bad boyfriend" on "Will & Grace" next year for three episodes, Digital Spy reported last Friday. Apparently, despite a shrinking audience, the show's producers haven't figured out that fans are tired of the endless parade of celebrity walk-ons. No reports have surfaced yet on how Timberlake's girlfriend, Cameron Diaz, feels about him playing gay for pay. Although the star wattage of Jack (a.k.a. closet case Sean Hayes)
doesn't compare to Timberlake's, perhaps a more believable boyfriend
would have been Lance Bass
from that other boy band, N'Sync, about whom rumors have long
abounded.
Hip-Hop Among Big Winners at ASCAP Awards Scott Storch was named Songwriter of the Year as the songwriter
with the most award-winning songs. Over the past few years, Storch
has worked as either a songwriter, producer or musician on a number
of records including Eve and Gwen Stefani's "Let Me Blow
Ya Mind," rap artist / producer Dr. Dre's "Still D.R.E.,"
super west coast rap aartist Xzibit's "X," Justin
Timberlake's "Cry Me A River," hip-hop rap
artist Ja Rule's "Clap Back," and The Roots' "You
Got Me" and "Don't Say Nuthin'," and Mario's smash
hit "Let Me Love You."
Rumored Cast for Madden's Killshot Viggo Mortensen, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke and Justin Timberlake are being rumored as the main cast for director John Madden's (Shakespeare in Love) big-screen adaptation of screenwriter Elmore Leonard Killshot. The thriller follows a woman and her blue-collar husband become the targets of two killers after they stumble on an extortion plot hatched by the bad guys. Killshot is a WeinsteinCo. project and will be released under
the branded Quentin Tarantino Presents label, and produced by
Lawrence Bender and Richard Gladstein.
Justin Timberlake Offered $1 Million To Mime Justin Timberlake has been offered $1 million dollars to lip synch at a private party. Trousersnake has been asked to perform bar mitzvah of British retail mogul Philip Green's son in the French resort of St Jean Cap Ferrat, reports Ananova. Last week Trousersnake underwent surgery at Los Angeles' Cedars Sinai Hospital to remove nodules that were deemed a threat to his voice. After the operation doctors banned him from singing until he is fully recovered. A source close to Green has said: "We don't think he'll be singing live, due to his throat problem. He may mime." Green is the 5th richest man in the UK.
Timberlake for 'Will & Grace' role? Justin Timberlake has signed up for a three-episode stint on will & Grace, according to Sky Showbiz today. The singer has recently made a foray into the world of acting, having filmed no less than three films in the past year. Now he's apparently moved on to the small screen with a recurring part as "Jack's bad boyfriend" in the camp comedy. The episodes will feature in the show's upcoming eighth - and
likely final - season.
Justin Timberlake undergoes surgery It has been reported that Justin Timberlake recently needed surgery
to save his voice. The singer was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital
recently he was treated for throat nodules - painful growths on
the vocal cords caused by overstretching. "This is caused
by straining of the voice," Adam Filipe (famed vocal coach)
said. "These young singers today fail to take classes with
vocal teachers and often strain when they sing. The fad has become
common because the consumer is not aware of how bad they sound."
Justin was said to have had a successful surgery and is looking
forward to his role in Shrek 3. "Justin will be at home resting
for the weekend. He won't be able to sing or talk loudly for a
while."
Timberlake Addicted To Golf Pop sensation Justin Timberlake may be dating Cameron Diaz but he has a second love - playing golf. The hunky 24-year-old admits the game is not particularly "cool", but Charlie's Angel beauty Diaz has become addicted to the exclusive sport too. He says, "I know it's not cool but I have played for years.
Now I have Cameron hooked too."
As Derby Eve turned into Derby Day, the Barnstable Brown Gala got rolling Elsewhere, rumors swirled that Jordan had played a match at Valhalla Golf Club last week for $100,000. Implausible? Sure. But so were the $325 Gucci bowling shoes that former *NSYNC singer
Joey Fatone wore with his
chocolate-brown, pinstriped suit.
Not Just Kid's Stuff A stop at Walt Disney World for the theme park's Happiest Celebration on Earth led to some hobnobbing for Celebrity Chatter... Also celebrating was N'Sync's Joey Fatone.
He's working on a major movie deal, although he wouldn't reveal
what the film is. Fatone has found success on stage and screen
in addition to his boy-band fame. He appeared in "My Big
Fat Greek Wedding" and in the Broadway show "Rent."
Ladies, the guy is cute up close.
Family Room Entertainment Project Status Report for April
2005 Emmett/Furla Films, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Room Entertainment Corporation (OTCBB:FMLY), would like to present the following status report on projects that are in development and/or slated for production in fiscal year 2005. The following projects have completed principal photography and are currently in post-production: -- "THE TENANTS," starring Dylan McDermott and Snoop Doggy Dogg; -- "TODAY YOU DIE," starring Steven Seagal; -- "SUBMERGED," starring Steven Seagal; -- "THE WIDOW'S LOVER," starring Willem Dafoe; and -- "EDISON," starring recent Academy Award winner
Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake
and Kevin Spacey.
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