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    Oprah Wannabe?  Nov 25, 2008
    Over the weekend, Jackson did put out a story that he d converted to Islam, that the former Cat Stevens, now Yusuf Islam, helped him, etcetera, whatever. This was done to divert attention from the London trial. (Fox News)

    Michael Jackson goes Muslim  Nov 22, 2008
    " Singer Yousef Islam - formerly known as Cat Stevens before he also converted to the religion - attended the star's declaration of belief, known as the shahada. Meanwhile, an itemised list of Jackson's debts to the prince has been revealed - including a $5.63 tub of the singer's favourite Haagen-Daaz ice cream. A source said: "It's the most bizarre list imaginable. Some bills are only for $7. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    3rd 'Fockers' Flick?  Nov 14, 2008
    On that list: Carole King, Daryl Hall, Cat Stevens, Rikki Lee Jones, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn, Carrie Underwood. But at least this time, unlike with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, there s no favoritism. (Fox News)

    Got plans for the weekend?  Nov 13, 2008
    If you like music in the style of Cat Stevens and Jim Croce, check him out. Eau Claire classic rock band Divided Highway plays a free show at 9 p.m. at The Bar, 4054 W. Sixth St., Goodview, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Government to Take Over Airline Passenger Vetting  Oct 23, 2008
    Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Catherine, whose name is similar to Cat Stevens, the former name of the watch-listed Britain-based pop singer who converted to Islam. Details about why certain passengers are stopped are normally not shared with travelers, who often endure long delays and pointed questions. (Washington Post -- Technology)

    New ID rules proposed for airline passengers  Oct 23, 2008
    Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, Catherine, whose name is similar to Cat Stevens, the former name of the watch-listed pop singer who converted to Islam. "We know that threats to our aviation system persist," Chertoff said. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Mad Men Need Money  Oct 21, 2008
    Instead of playing the entire version of That s the Way I Always Heard It Should Be, she instead incorporated it into an amusing story about playing the song live for the first time back in 1971 when she opened for Cat Stevens at the Troubador in West Hollywood. While she played the piano, she was forced to knock a loose mike back into position at the end of each line she sang like return on a typewriter, she laughed. (Fox News)

    Coming attractions: Yusuf Islam's 'Boots' are a threat no longer  Oct 17, 2008
    Formerly known as Cat Stevens: Islam has a new song, Boots and Sand, about his no-fly-list troubles ... In 2004, Yusuf Islam, widely known as pop legend Cat Stevens before his conversion to Islam in the late 1970s, was on his way from London to a Nashville recording studio when a name similar to his had popped up on the no-fly list. (USA Today -- Life)

    Idol revisited  Oct 16, 2008
    "I bumped into Cat Stevens I literally grew up on his stuff, so I was a bit lost for words. But I did shake his hand.". STRANGE REVIEWS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Local artists at First Fridays  Oct 7, 2008
    Tomasino describes his music as "lyrically-driven, alternative, American-soul-rock," citing influences varied from Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) to Korn. Despite wide-ranging musical interests, Tomasino maintains as a true local artist that "honestly, the biggest influences have come from my friends. Playing live for years and years with amazingly talented people rubs off.". (University News, MO)

    Cult Movie: Harold and Maude (1971)  Oct 5, 2008
    Outstanding Cat Stevens score. The film features a great score by, of all people, pop singer Cat Stevens; the songs are never intrusive, alternately winsome and foreshadowing, and extremely effective in conveying the differing moods and shadings of various scenes. (Suite101.com)

    Angie in New York  Oct 4, 2008
    Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, is thinking about touring the U.S. ... A Cat Stevens tour would be a great idea musically, although perhaps a logistical nightmare for security purposes. (Fox News)

    Minki: Bright young thing  Oct 3, 2008
    In fact, for Visser, there's nothing better than being at home, a glass of Shiraz in hand while lying on the couch watching TV. She might even order in her favourite food pizza and chill out to Cat Stevens, Diana Ross or the Bee Gees (she has old-school music tastes). Read more about Minki and The Library on the second page. (iAfrica.com)

    Today's Best Bets  Sep 19, 2008
    Asheville's Galen Kipar Project is a musical experience and exploration guided by the influence of Paul Simon, Cat Stevens and Joni Mitchell. or. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    COLUMN: Apple polishes up its new line of iPods, Baig finds  Sep 10, 2008
    Instantly a playlist was generated with songs such as Eric Clapton's Tears In Heaven, Cat Stevens' Wild World and John Lennon's Imagine. I'm looking forward to putting it through the test with my own iTunes library. (USA Today -- Money)

    Song speculation all in vain  Aug 31, 2008
    CAT STEVENS: Another of Simon's former paramours, the singer-songwriter now known as Yusef Islam featured a close-up photograph of a coffee cup on his recent album, "An Other Cup," which ties in with the "You're So Vain" lyric, "I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee.". 1. (Albany Times Union)

    Watch list should protect, not punish  Aug 28, 2008
    Ted Kennedy and other congressmen, singer Cat Stevens, ACLU attorneys, peace activists, and even Nelson Mandela. But this is of cold comfort to those of us who have had the dubious distinction of being on the secret terrorist watch list. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Stewart gives another reason to believe  Aug 17, 2008
    His renditions of Bonnie Tyler's "It's a Heartache" (a nod to Rod in the first place), John Fogerty's "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," and Cat Stevens' "Father & Son" (accompanied by a montage featuring three generations of Stewart men and boys) were singable but senseless. Stewart brings nothing new to the material, and the recycled tunes smacked of for-profit nostalgia mongering. (Boston Globe)

    American Idol is all in the showmanship  Aug 11, 2008
    These people know Nelly, Shakira, Cat Stevens and Josh Groban like the backs of their hands, and trust me, they will let you know it. In these lines, drummers drum, guitarists strum and singers sing. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Harold and Maude’ falls flat as a musical  Aug 8, 2008
    Whereas Cat Stevens s catchy score was a large part of the movie s appeal, composer Thalken s lackluster melodies largely fall flat. Music director Jodie Ricci and orchestra do what they can with the bland songs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Eddie Vedder Scales Back At NYC Solo Show  Aug 6, 2008
    A number of Pearl Jam songs that don't work as well as loud rock performances found new life in this scaled-down environment, including "Dead Man," "Drifting" and "Man of the Hour," while covers of Daniel Johnston's "Walking the Cow," James Taylor's "Millworker" and Cat Stevens' "Trouble" reinforced the intimate vibe. There was plenty of time for audience participation though, particularly on Pete Townshend's "Let Me Love Open the Door," the Beatles' "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away," Pearl... (Billboard.com)

    Vedder Lifts Voice Above Grunge  Aug 6, 2008
    Early on, Vedder laid down "Trouble," in which he tapped a world weariness in his baritone that matched the lyrics of the Cat Stevens classic. It gave you goose bumps. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Delta artist brings the inanimate to life (5)  Aug 4, 2008
    And I love Cat Stevens. I love Corrine Bailey Rae and Norah Jones. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Insular players too prickly with media: Farr-Jones  Jul 25, 2008
    His mother, Julie, is a former New Zealand national figure-skating champion, and his favourite song is the Cat Stevens anthem Father and Son. Why don't they play that song, rather than the dreadful Walking on Sunshine every time the Wallabies score a try. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Girl Talk's sample-mad album seeks refuge online  Jul 25, 2008
    One song, Still Here, includes Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Radiohead, Ace of Base, Fergie, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, 50 Cent and that's not even half of the song's samples. Who knew that Blackstreet's No Diggity went so well with both Kanye West's Flashing Lights and Radiohead's 15 Step. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)

    'US terror list harasses innocents'  Jul 23, 2008
    A flight from London with Cat Stevens on board - the singer who converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam - was diverted and forced to land in Maine when US officials became aware that Islam, or Stevens, was on board. The singer, who has no terrorist record under either name, was denied entry to the US. His namesake, Cat (short for Catherine) Stevens, the wife of a US senator, has had problems flying because her name is Cat Stevens, the ACLU says. (India Times, India)

    Islam wins damages for veiled women slur  Jul 19, 2008
    Former Cat Stevens to donate substantial payout to charity ... Yusuf Islam sold an estimated 60 million albums as Cat Stevens, but retired from showbusiness in 1978 after converting to Islam ... LONDON - Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens, on Friday accepted libel damages and an apology from a news agency which reported he refused to talk to women at an awards ceremony who were not wearing a veil. (MSNBC -- International)

    Cat Stevens accepts libel damages  Jul 19, 2008
    Musician Cat Stevens - now known as Yusuf Islam - has won libel damages over articles suggesting he refused to talk to women not wearing a veil. The stories also claimed that the singer - a Muslim convert - would only speak to women other than his wife through a third party. (BBC News)

    Gabriella Cilmi: Meet the teen queen who is the sound of summer  Jul 19, 2008
    " She, of course, ignored such criticism, and though she did ditch the piano lessons, became increasingly convinced that music was to become her life. "I remember being 10 years old and sitting on the sofa watching television," she says. "There was old footage of Cat Stevens singing 'Father and Son', and I don't know why and I don't want to sound cheesy here either but I felt some kind of weird connection, that singing was what I wanted to do as well. " By the age of 12, she was in her own rock... (Independent)

    Taste of paradise?  Jul 19, 2008
    Page last updated at 10:33 GMT, Friday, 18 July 2008 11:33 UK. Aran Islands eye haven status. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Passport staff join strike action  Jul 19, 2008
    " It is believed a limited number of appointments will be available at the passport office, and that there will be a reduction in the number of passports issued. Involved The action by Coastguard staff began at 1900 BST on Friday. The Public and Commercial Services union said up to 700 employees at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency across the UK were involved. They are complaining that pay rates are behind other emergency services. It is the second walk out in three months. The MCA has said it... (BBC News)

    Singer is honoured by university  Jul 19, 2008
    Former pop star Yusuf Islam, previously known as Cat Stevens, has been awarded an honorary doctorate of philosophy. The singer, who had a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, received the award from the University of Gloucestershire. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Singer Islam gets libel damages  Jul 19, 2008
    Yusuf Islam, the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, has won substantial damages from two UK newspapers which falsely claimed he supported terrorism ... " 'Pragmatic view' The Sunday Times and the Sun both confirmed they were making payments to Mr Islam but declined to specify the amounts. Sunday Times managing editor Richard Caseby said there had been an "agreed settlement". "The Sunday Times always denied liability and we disagreed with Cat Stevens' lawyers interpretation of the article, but... (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Cat Stevens Wins `Substantial' Damages in `Sexist Bigot' London Libel Case  Jul 19, 2008
    Cat Stevens Wins Damages in `Sexist Bigot' London Libel Lawsuit ... He was born Stephen Demetre Georgiou to a Swedish mother and Greek Cypriot father in London and took the name Cat Stevens when he began his singing career, which included the hits ``Wild World'' and ``Morning Has Broken. (Bloomberg -- UK)

    Cracking Code Pink  Jul 17, 2008
    "It's not OK to fight and do torture and violence. The peace train does not run on hate!" A group of earnest middle-aged people picked up the "Peace Train" and began dutifully trotting it around the bandstand to the Cat Stevens song. "The rainbow of love is our caboose! Now we're going chugga-chugga-chug.". (Salon)

    Beaches Unplugged shines spotlight on local performers  Jul 16, 2008
    Keith de Sousa performed The Girl From Ipanema, Dan Coady played Cat Stevens' Moonshadow and Bob Dylan's Tambourine Man. Shackelford, accompanied by Smith, closed the show with another Dylan tune, Like a Rolling Stone, and received a standing ovation. (Florida Times-Union)

    US terrorism watch list tops 1 million  Jul 15, 2008
    Critics have pointed to troubles that figures such as US Sen Edward Kennedy, 1960s civil rights leader Rep John Lewis and singer Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) have had with watch lists as evidence the consolidated database is poorly managed. The Terrorism Screening Center, which maintains the list, has already put in place several steps to ensure the list is accurate and up-to-date, spokesman Chad Kolton said. (India Times)

    Hal Ashby's films are tributes to the underdog  May 25, 2008
    The film features a soundtrack heavy with Cat Stevens songs, an added enticement if you're a fan of his Tea for the Tillerman period. Then came The Last Detail (1973), the story of two navy officers who are charged with taking a young offender to jail but decide to let him enjoy himself along the way. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    The soundtrack of a generation  May 20, 2008
    "Of course, the men playing opposite these highly uncommon women form a remarkable cast themselves Taylor plus Kris Kristofferson, Warren Beatty, Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens, Leonard Cohen, Jackson Browne, David Crosby and Graham Nash, to name a few. With all that pre-AIDS free love floating around, Girls Like Us offers readers endless saucy hook-ups, break-ups and high dramas while cracking a few mysteries about who, exactly, inspired such salacious gems as Simon's "You're So Vain" and... (Toronto Star)

    5/13: Pink Martini  May 11, 2008
    Lauderdale put together a repertoire of such feline favorites as the theme from That Darn Cat, the Meow Mix cat-food jingle, a classic by Cat Stevens and Rossini's Duet for Cats, whose only lyric is "meow.". Whatever the audience, Pink Martini goes down easy. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Eddie Vedder captivating in solo stand  Apr 14, 2008
    Aside from his own songs, Vedder wrapped his throaty baritone around Bob Dylan's "Masters of War," James Taylor's "Millworker," a pair of Cat Stevens songs from "Harold & Maude," Bruce Springsteen's "Growin' Up" and the Beatles' "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," which was transformed into a joyful sing-along. While he has yet to write a song that has as much resonance as the work of his heroes, Vedder proved to be a captivating solo performer, something that's not a given for the frontman of... (Reuters)

    Local movie buffs create their 'dream' festivals  Apr 10, 2008
    " Supported by a talented cast, colorful New Wave symbolic cinematography and a killer soundtrack from German Krautrock band CAN and Cat Stevens, "Deep End" deserves your attention. This title is not available on DVD or VHS. Skolimowski also has appeared as an actor recently in films such as Julian Schnabel's "Before Night Falls" and David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises. " "Excalibur" (1981) Nature-loving John Boorman's ("Deliverance") lush epic has it all - majestic scenery, brutal action,... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Cut Copy show true colours  Apr 7, 2008
    The album, which is out at the end of the month, is a collection of folk songs by artists including Cat Stevens, John Denver, Neil Young and Bob Dylan. It's a brave man who tackles songs by such renowned performers, but Leith has made it clear he is paying homage to the artists by singing their beautiful songs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    The leading ladies of the soft-rock '70s  Apr 1, 2008
    And Simon's personal life reportedly included Taylor (father of her two children), Jack Nicholson, Kris Kristofferson, Cat Stevens, film directors Terence Malick and Bob Rafelson, as well as mysterious flirtations with Mick Jagger and Warren Beatty. (Beatty comes off as the cad of the book, since he also reportedly chased Mitchell and King. (Boston Globe)

    Vedder Warms Up For Solo Trek With Seattle Gigs  Mar 27, 2008
    Vedder played guitar for most of the shows but also strapped on a banjo for Cat Stevens' "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" and switched to harmonica, mandolin and ukulele on a host of other tunes. As expected, the set lists mixed Pearl Jam tracks ("Around the Bend," "I Am Mine," "Dead Man") with songs from Vedder's "Into the Wild" soundtrack ("Guaranteed," "No Ceiling," "Society") and a bevy of covers (Bruce Springsteen's "Growin' Up," Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down," Bob Dylan's "Forever... (Billboard.com)

    Songs of redemption  Mar 22, 2008
    Here, we find something of a parallel with Cat Stevens, a spiritual lyricist who bewildered his fans upon becoming Yusuf Islam in 1978. Similarly, in many eyes, Dylan had changed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    'Dancin' ' revival to play at Studio 54  Mar 21, 2008
    Performed by a live orchestra, the score includes pre-existing tunes in a variety of genres and pop hits recorded by Neil Diamond and Cat Stevens. Design team for the revival includes Peter Larkin (sets), Willa Kim (costumes) and Jules Fisher (lights and projections), all three of whom worked on the original production. (Variety)

    George Varga asks: Who made you God?  Mar 21, 2008
    After signing singer-organist Lee Michaels, A&M inked deals with The Flying Burrito Brothers, Sea Train and such hot young English acts as Joe Cocker, Free and Cat Stevens. A&M's diverse roster also featured Wes Montgomery, The Carpenters, Waylon Jennings, Supertramp, Peter Frampton and future North County resident Rita Coolidge. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    25 biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs  Mar 7, 2008
    Cat Stevens (seems like a political decision ) ... You can t get them all in right away, but for the love of God, at least start with Three Dog Night, Gram Parsons and Cat Stevens ... Cat Stevens had been part of my top 50, as had the Doobie Brothers and Gram Parsons. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Hollywood Hit List  Mar 6, 2008
    Weller also details Simon s many romances before she married James Taylor in 1972 Cat Stevens, Kris Kristofferson, Warren Beatty and Mick Jagger among them. She also opens the door on a long-held open secret in rock 'n' roll: that Taylor s subsequent wives were so jealous of his attachment to Simon that they banned her from seeing him. (Fox News)

    Rod has all the right numbers, so why does he phone it in?  Feb 28, 2008
    There are several Sam Cooke songs, a pair of Cat Stevens numbers, one Tom Waits and a Van Morrison. Oh yes, and It's A Heartache. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    One guitarist's eclectic tastes  Feb 8, 2008
    Slash, who has recorded with Michael Jackson and Bob Dylan, is also a fan of Cat Stevens and The Raspberries. Here's a look at three of his musical favorites. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs  Jan 31, 2008
    The singer formerly known as Cat Stevens stunned fans in 1979 by giving up his music career and converting to Islam ... Yusuf Islam, the philanthropist and singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, stunned fans and the music industry in 1979 by giving up his music career and converting to Islam. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Park Bench Theories|  Jan 27, 2008
    Channeling Paul Simon through much of the album (especially in 'London Town') with hints here and there of Marvin Gaye, D'Angelo and Cat Stevens, this Jamie has an at-times-folksy, at-times-jazzy sound. And while there is no question that his musical arrangements are pleasing, his vocal ability prestigious and his lyrics occasionally insightful and creative, this album does little to make you sit up and listen. (iAfrica.com)

    Nepal Tour Offered by Ports of India Beginning at $550  Jan 22, 2008
    Find out why singers such as Bob Segar and Cat Stevens have immortalized Kathmandu, the capital city, in song by visiting Nepal using Picasso Travel's Ports of India very affordable Kathmandu and Pokhara package. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    NEW Bonner's Blog Entry  Jan 15, 2008
    Last year, I spent the new year folding laundry in my bed room at my apartment while listening to my Cat Stevens record. This year was slightly more exciting. (Umassathletics.com)

    Earnhardt's latest ride  Jan 14, 2008
    The track, originally by Cat Stevens, is performed in the commercial by Charlyn "Chan" Marshall, 35, also known as Cat Power. Posted. (USA Today -- Money)

    The year in music: Indie sounds ruled 07  Jan 5, 2008
    It is much brighter and poppier and features samplings from songs by Cat Stevens, the Tornadoes and Scott Walker. Despite the fact that it took me quite a few listens to begin to appreciate this album, it has become one of my most-played albums of the year. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)

    Six questions with Ayo  Jan 3, 2008
    Due to her father's eclectic album collection, Ayohas influences as varied as Pink Floyd and Cat Stevens ... There was a lot of Afrobeat and reggae in there, but also pop like Leo Sayer, Cat Stevens, Simon and Garfunkel and Joni Mitchell. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Troubadour rocks on;  Dec 25, 2007
    The club was a key launching pad for dozens of distinguished songwriters, including John Prine, Randy Newman, Cat Stevens, Kris Kristofferson and Jackson Browne, as well as Taylor and King. But no single show did more to cement the Troubadour's star-making power than Elton John's U.S. debut on a summer night in 1970. (Los Angeles Times)

     Read on...  Dec 6, 2007
    Three songs that mean a lot to me: Father and Son, Cat Stevens Counting Blue Cars, DishwallaLeopard Skin Pillbox Hat, Bob Dylan. Concert that changed your life:Little Feat at Winterland a long time ago. (Variety)

    Dixie Chick Urges Donations to Defense Fund for Murderers  Dec 4, 2007
    " It established both of them. In their wake came Carly Simon, to whom Taylor was married for a decade, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens and floods of sensitive singer-songwriters. But in the beginning it was Carole and James, and they demonstrated why on Friday night amply. The 80-minute set ran thusly: "Blossom" James, with Carole on piano, "So Far Away" Carole, with James on guitar, Kortchmar s "Machine Gun Kelly" James, introducing the band and "Kootch," who wrote the song, in... (Fox News)

    46664 rocks Joburg  Dec 3, 2007
    Previous 46664 concerts, in which stars such as Queen and Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) participated, took place in Cape Town and the Western Cape city of George, as well as in Spain and Norway. Another edition is scheduled for 27 June 2008 in London to mark Mandela's 90th birthday. (iAfrica.com)

    Stop new HIV infections - Madiba  Dec 3, 2007
    Previous "46664" concerts, in which stars such as Queen and Cat Stevens also participated, have taken place in Cape Town and the Western Cape city of George, as well as in Spain and Norway. Mandela announced 46664 would be "stepping up its campaign" with a massive concert planned for Hyde Park in London on 27 June next year to coincide with his 90th birthday. (iAfrica.com)

    Give generously?Celebrities and super-rich head for London charity bash  Dec 1, 2007
    Al Gore, Nobel prize winner Lily Cole, model John Bon Jovi, rock star Lily Allen, singer Bob Geldof, singer and campaigner Benazir Bhutto, politician Christian Slater, actor Daryl Hannah, actress Sir David Frost, broadcaster Jerry Hall, model Damien Rice, singer Bianca Jagger, campaigner Marie Helvin, model Yusuf Islam, singer (formerly Cat Stevens) Lady Annabel Goldsmith, socialite Zac Goldsmith, politician. But organisers of the Fortune Forum summit - specifically set up to raise cash from the... (BBC News -- UK)

    Nicole Kidman's 'Compass' Points to Success  Nov 28, 2007
    Tom Petty and John Sebastian are in the running along with Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), the Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora team and Steve Winwood. Who am I voting for. (Fox News)

    Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Nominees  Nov 21, 2007
    Tom Petty and John Sebastian are in the running along with Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), and the aforementioned Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora team and Steve Winwood. Voters must also choose inductees from the non-performer category, containing some of the most respected and successful songwriters of our times. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Japan Starts Fingerprinting, Photographing at Airports to Catch Terrorists  Nov 20, 2007
    Yusuf Islam, formerly known as the pop singer Cat Stevens, was refused entry to the U.S. in September 2004, because he was mistakenly matched to an individual on a watch list. In another case, U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts was barred from a flight because his name matched an alias of someone on a watch list. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    Review: 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium' magically avoids cliche  Nov 17, 2007
    (You're going to have that Cat Stevens song stuck in your head for the rest of the day, but at least it's a good scene. . (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Don't bomb Iran  Nov 9, 2007
    Yusuf Islam AKA Cat Stevens ... There's a video of Iran circulating on the internet, with Cat Stevens's song as background. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)

    Blunt is back|  Nov 5, 2007
    Simultaneously it continues Blunt's apparent obsession with the '70s even if his musical knowledge of the decade seems limited to Cat Stevens, and the lyrics reference the '60s (The Lonely Hearts Club Band) and '80s ('Billy's Got A Gun') that pervades much of 'All The Lost Souls. So musically 'Same Mistake' and 'Carry You Home' are twee, folksy ditties you might find on 'Tea For The Tillerman' or 'Catch Bull At Four', while 'One Of The Brightest Stars' is an equally saccharine ballad harking... (iAfrica.com)

    More films are using one artist for music  Oct 30, 2007
    Some of the most famous soundtracks are dominated by one artist or group, such as Simon & Garfunkel's work on The Graduate or Cat Stevens' songs for Harold and Maude. More moviemakers are now trying that approach to make the music become a distinctive voice for the story. (USA Today)

    Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) Releases on DVD His Historic First Concert Performance in Over 28 Years.  Oct 27, 2007
    Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) Releases on DVD His Historic First Concert Performance in Over 28 Years ... Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) Releases on DVD His Historic First Concert Performance in Over 28 Years ... Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 1st 2007, Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, made a historic return to the live arena performing a full length set to an invited audience at The Porchester Hall in London. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Man about town  Oct 23, 2007
    At 19, Scott, who cites his musical influences as music from the west coast 1970s, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Neil Young landed himself a major recording contract and looked every inch like someone who was well on the way to making it with his childhood sweetheart by his side, surrounded by supportive friends and family. In short, life was sweet. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    * Planet Pop  Oct 22, 2007
    " she told her fans. In the Potter films, Dumbledore was played by the late Richard Harris and then by Michael Gambon. Rowling, 42, who has become a billionaire from the Potter phenomenon, was on a US book tour and Friday's event was for 1,000 fans who won tickets in a sweepstakes organized by the US publisher of her books, Scholastic. The first in the boy wizard series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, was published in 1997 and the final and seventh novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    'Dancin' gets Rialto revival  Oct 18, 2007
    Performed by a live orchestra, the score is a wide array of pre-existing tunes, including jazz and classical, as well as pop songs that were recorded by Neil Diamond and Cat Stevens. New production will include never-before-seen numbers by Fosse, the late helmer-choreographer whose credits included "The Pajama Game," "Sweet Charity," "Pippin" and the original production of "Chicago." His work was also showcased on the Rialto in the 1999 revue "Fosse.". (Variety)

    Death Of An '80s Disco King  Oct 5, 2007
    DEATH OF AN '80S DISCO KING. Friday, October 05, 2007 Last Update: 06:20 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Gossip)

    How appropriate James Blunt's recent hit is called 1973  Oct 3, 2007
    What you won't find is very much easy-listening pop music, the type of folk-infused, candy-coated stuff that pushed Cat Stevens or Chris de Burgh or Al ( Y ear of the Cat) Stewart into the spotlight in the seventies and eighties ... The new hit single 1973 featured a saucy sing-along chorus that might have been pulled right off Cat Stevens's 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman. (Globe and Mail)

    Rolling Stone Magazine Hits a Sour Note Over Hall of Fame Nominees  Oct 1, 2007
    Controversial Cat Stevens also stays in the cold despite his dozen or so hits and his influence on singer-songwriters of his era. And I haven t even raised the idea of Poco, Aaron Neville, the Turtles, Gram Parsons and hitmakers Three Dog Night, whose members made hits for dozens of new songwriters including Harry Nilsson, John Hiatt, Jimmy Cliff, Hoyt Axton, Paul Williams and Randy Newman. (Fox News)

    Yusuf Islam Drops By 'Cafe' On DVD...  Sep 26, 2007
    Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Yusuf Islam's March 1, 2007, performance at London's Porchester Hall will be released Oct. 23 on DVD via Hip-O/UMe as "Yusuf's Cafe." The event marked the first time the former Cat Stevens had played a complete concert in 28 years and came in support of his 2006 album, "An Other Cup.". Several cuts from that project are featured, as are Cat Stevens-era favorites such as "Don't Be Shy," "Peace Train," "Father & Son" and a re-arranged version of "Wild World.". (Billboard.com)

    'Candy': not for grown-ups, Mandy says  Sep 21, 2007
    The 13-song set continued with a few interjections from Moore's 2003 collection Coverage, including her tolerable takes on Cat Stevens' "Moon Shadow" and Joni Mitchell's "Help Me.". Moore showcased her work-in-progress guitar skills on "Adore Her." She also brought out opening act and collaborator Rachael Yamagata to sing their co-written tune, "Ladies Choice.". (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    James Blunt talks about his new album, All the Lost Souls  Sep 9, 2007
    But more so he credits his band, honed by 2; years of touring, and return producer Tom Rothrock, for the sound of the CD, which he describes as "a 70s rock album", inspired by singersongwriters of the period such as Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Elton John and Lou Reed. "I wrote the first album on a piano and a guitar, thinking I would always play them on a piano and a guitar. Without the knowledge that I might have a band and without the knowledge that I might have an audience," he says. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Michael Moore takes parting shot at Bush in rockstar flick...  Sep 9, 2007
    Pop singer Cat Stevens, "who couldn't be here tonight" because he found himself on a US no-fly list after changing his name to Yusuf Islam, got a nod. So too did the Dixie Chicks, who were widely criticized and saw concert ticket sales plummet after lead singer Natalie Maines insulted Bush and angered conservative American country music fans. (The Drudge Report)

    Slightly Stoopid’ to play in Portsmouth  Aug 24, 2007
    They reference Sublime, Bob Marley and Cat Stevens as influences, but still have their own take on each genre of music. For their latest album, the band worked with a variety of producers to create a sound that infuses reggae, rock, punk and hip-hop. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)

    Brian Howe doesn't miss the long tours of Bad Company  Aug 24, 2007
    Avril Lavigne, The Bravery, Buckcherry, Cat Stevens, The Boomers, Andrew Gold all adorn his 80-gig iPod. Howe is still passionate about music, he just doesn t care to live it 24-7. (Winona Daily News, MN)

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