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Conrad's slim volume of autobiographical sketches published in 1912 is more a book of genesis than of revelations. During its purposeful meanderings through time, the late-blooming master recreates a "rickety little wharf 40 miles up, more or less, a Bornean river", where his first novel, Almayer's Folly, was conceived; a barge going nowhere in wintriest Rouen and a boarding house in London's Bessborough Gardens, where the manuscript underwent further stages of its five-year gestation; a snowy... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Ofcom penalizes BBC for use of profanity Apr 11, 2008
Phil Collins swore during a performance of "Invisible Touch" with Genesis, while Madonna swore as she urged the crowd to jump up and down. Ofcom said it had decided not to fine the BBC because the breaches were not deliberate or reckless. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Jay-Z: Music's $150 Million Man Apr 5, 2008
In 2007, the cost of two seats to see Phil Collins and a re-united Genesis warble Mama was around $400, while two of the best seats for Jay-Z's current 28-date Live Nation tour with Mary J. Blige go for $500. 00. (Time.com)
Its A Brave New Art World For Arthur Mar 18, 2008
Eventually Arthur became the first rocker signed to Gabriel's label, and the Genesis founder invited him to "Recording Week" at Gabriel's Real World studios in the English countryside. He found other inspirations, eventually moving to New York, where he has lived on and off for 12 years. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
25 biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs Mar 7, 2008
Genesis is another band whose historic rep might be suffering from comparison to its more recent cheesy glory ... Why can t they show Genesis some love. (The Palm Beach Post)
1968: Forty years on Jan 20, 2008
We did a TV broadcast on which we read the first chapters of 'Genesis. The moon was grey, devoid of colour, looked like plaster of Paris. (Guardian Unlimited)
Rock 'n' roll relics resuscitate, refresh fans Dec 28, 2007
Phil Collins got together with his Genesis band mates again (minus Peter Gabriel) for a giant tour, Lou Reed was back performing, and Van Halen announced concerts for the first time in 22 years with original singer David Lee Roth. The Sex Pistols played a concert in London on Nov. 8 and Black Sabbath under the name of Heaven and Hell and The Eagles were also part of the so-called "heritage act" revival. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ageing British rockers hit US - again Dec 28, 2007
Genesis, the prog-rock band fronted first by Peter Gabriel and then Phil Collins, also did well by reuniting. The group, which Collins left in 1996, made $47. (Guardian Unlimited)
Classic acts rule over concert sales Dec 26, 2007
Two other reunited bands, Van Halen and Genesis, landed in the top 10. The David Lee Roth-led edition of Van Halen pulled in $56. (Variety)
First look at Scorsese/RollingStones documentary... Dec 19, 2007
2) Genesis with 56 yr old Phil Collins 4)63 yr old Rod Stewart. Boomer power lives on stage and in the audience. (The Drudge Report)
Thunderbirds to Return to Rochester Dec 12, 2007
Santa's bike shop was open for business Saturday and kids from First Genesis Missionary Church rode off with some nice wheels. An Erie County man is behind bars accused of several area bank robberies. (R News)
Led Zeppelin reunion tests ticket touts Dec 10, 2007
Genesis reformed for 40th anniversary tour, without Gabriel. Spice Girls. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Medical Marijuana Growers Payback Dec 6, 2007
Also, God gives us marijuana on the first page of the Bible in Genesis 1:29-30 ... Genesis says he gave us "ALL seed bearing green plants for food" so those are just a few things to think about. (Washington Post)
Radiohead loss to affect EMI Christmas CD sales Dec 4, 2007
Other EMI artists on the chart are hardy perennials Cliff Richard, Phil Collins and Genesis. Paul Williams, acting editor of Music Week, said: ''Fourth-quarter sales tend to be dominated by superstar acts, big greatest hits and big albums from earlier in the year which have continued to sell. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Pick out a box set for every musical taste Nov 23, 2007
Genesis 1976-1982Rhino/Atlantic, 6 CDs/6 DVDs, $130 Foundation: The first in a trio of box sets that upgrades the band's catalog and celebrates its 40th anniversary packages five studio albums (A Trick of the Tail, Wind & Wuthering, And Then There Were Three, Duke and Abacab) and a disc of rarities, each with a companion DVD. The set traces Genesis through its prog-rock early days through pop stardom ... Genesis 1983-1998 Rhino, 5 CDs/5 DVDs, $100 Foundation: Albums Genesis, Invisible Touch, We... (USA Today -- Life)
Genesis Dips Into Back Catalog For Live CD Oct 25, 2007
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Genesis takes a trip down memory lane on "Live Over Europe," which chronicles the first portion of the band's reunion tour ... " Also included is a double drum solo sequence featuring Collins and Chester Thompson. Genesis wrapped its tour Oct. 14 in Los Angeles. Also on Nov. 20, Rhino will issue a featuring expanded editions of the group's albums from 1983-1998. Here is the track list for "Live Over Europe": Disc one:"Duke's Intro" - "Behind the Lines" - "Duke's End""Turn It... (Billboard.com)
CHANNEL ISLAND: ABC betting on 'Women's Murder Club' Oct 8, 2007
The project's genesis deserves a special prize for bringing together a motley crew of boldface names. Brett Ratner, the garrulous director best known for the "Rush Hour" action films, developed the series alongside (sound the gong, please) Joe Simpson, the onetime Baptist minister turned manager to his pop-singing daughters, Jessica and Ashlee. (Los Angeles Times)
Genesis takes audiences on a tour of its huge discography Oct 2, 2007
After a dizzying run of hits for Genesis in the 1980s - coupled with ubiquitous solo work from Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford - the British band at last headed off the charts in 1992 to give Genesis its first extensive break in three decades ... Vocalist Collins, relegated to about 15 minutes at the drums during Genesis' pop heyday, now spends nearly three times that at the kit ... In a big rock reunion year marked by the return of diverse brand-name acts - from Van Halen to the Police -... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Entertainment Sep 27, 2007
By Justin Rodstrom Staff Reporter Genesis at Wachovia Center "Genesis?" Aren't they some lame synth Phil Collins show that died in the '80s ... After seeing Genesis Sept. 17 and 19, though I gotta say the performances put a lot of my prejudices to shame. (The Villanovan, PA)
Passion Gone In Collins & Co. Sep 27, 2007
September 27, 2007 -- YOU needed earplugs at Tuesday's Genesis concert ... This did happen in a late-show triple play in which the songs "Domino" and "Los Endos" were sandwiched around a drum duet by Collins and longtime Genesis sideman Chester Thompson ... No doubt Collins felt the Genesis drama getting dreary, and the sappiness factor was high with tunes like "Hold On My Heart" and "Mama." But even with hits like "I Can't Dance" and "Invisible Touch," the show as a whole never found its pace. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Will.i.am solo; Sep 24, 2007
It may seem unlikely now, but in the 1970s who would have predicted that Phil Collins would be the biggest star from Genesis. "They made a movie about him in the Philippines, his whole life story," will. (Los Angeles Times)
Genesis tour showcases three friends Sep 22, 2007
Genesis in the middle of North American tour ... LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Too many people, Phil Collins says, tend to forget the genesis of a rock 'n' roll band ... The classic '80s Genesis lineup -- Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins and Tony Banks -- is on tour this fall. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Branson sells his Virgin Megastores Sep 18, 2007
1977 Amid huge controversy, Virgin signs the Sex Pistols after they had been sacked by EMI and Aer successful acts through the 1970s and 1980s include Genesis, Simple Minds, Janet Jackson, Phil Collins and Human League. 1979 Opens flagship Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street, which remains the world's largest entertainment store. (Guardian Unlimited)
And the Collins said: reunite! Sep 16, 2007
Genesis regroups sans Peter Gabriel at the Big O tomorrow, but might the Lamb yet lie down again ensemble. Phil Collins of Genesis performs in Toronto on Sept. 7 to kick off the bands first North American tour in 15 years ... And the bearded prog prophets looked upon the gathering and wondered: Is this the Beginning of the End of Genesis. (Canada.com)
Zeppelin reunites for tribute show Sep 13, 2007
Page, Plant and Jones initially reformed with Genesis' Phil Collins and Chic/Power Station drummer Tony Thompson sharing drum duties, for a performance at Live Aid in Philadelphia in 1985. In May 1988, Jason Bonham joined the three originals for another one-off reunion at an Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert in New York. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Led Zeppelin Takes Flight, For One Night Only Sep 13, 2007
Page, Plant and Jones initially reformed with Genesis' Phil Collins and Chic/Power Station sticksman Tony Thompson sharing drum duties for a performance at Live Aid in Philadelphia in 1985. In May 1988, Jason Bonham joined the three originals for another 'one-off" reunion at an Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert in New York. Plant and Page teamed in 1994 for an MTV special and subsequently toured globally and released two albums. Jones has also released two solo albums, although his... (MediaWeek.com)
Genesis Turns It On Again Sep 10, 2007
" In 1991, Genesis released "We Can't Dance," their last album with Collins as their lead singer and drummer. The band hit the road in 1992 for the successful "We Can't Dance" tour to promote the album and four years later Collins decided to leave Genesis to focus on solo projects. Together again Recently, there had been some speculation that Genesis might reunite for a tour. But it wasn't until November 7th, 2006 that it became a reality. Originally, Collins wanted Gabriel to tour with them as... (Suite101.com)
Concert Review: Genesis dazzles Sep 10, 2007
Genesis has pondered this and understands it beautifully ... As it turns out, Genesis made a pretty good choice 33 years ago when it let the drummer sing ... In fact, all the members of Genesis still look fine and gentlemanly -- although that's hardly even important to the proceedings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Big things never arrive Sep 9, 2007
On a spectacular behemoth of a stage and in front of a mature, ready crowd that was not wildly expressive, Genesis kicked off the North American leg of its world tour, at a venue where kicking is nothing new ... We're Genesis, said sociable frontman Phil Collins after, and we're gonna try and entertain you this evening ... But the thing of it is, Genesis is not really a stadium band even if the stadium is a relatively small one (at some 20,000 seats), and even if the LED-panelled Water World... (Globe and Mail)
Phil Collins, Genesis hit road together again Sep 8, 2007
The three core members of Genesis, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins and Tony Banks have reunited again ... LOS ANGELES - Too many people, Phil Collins says, tend to forget the genesis of a rock n roll band ... They were friends first and they got together to play music, says the drummer and singer who is back as frontman for Genesis as it returns from a 15-year touring hiatus. (MSNBC -- Music)
In the beginning, Phil was a drummer Sep 8, 2007
Genesis Reunion Tour Lacks Animosity -- Which Might Be Why It'll Work. Phil Collins belts out the hits like it's 1987 during yesterday's Genesis rehearsal at the Air Canada Centre ... What with all the high-profile musical reunions in recent years, this summer 's Genesis tours have been flying more or less under the media radar. (National Post)
Genesis Not Planning Past North American Tour... Sep 7, 2007
Genesis Not Planning Past North American Tour. Genesis Not Planning Past North American Tour ... Gary Graff, Toronto As they prepare to begin their first North American tour in 15 years, the members of Genesis are not yet prepared to say if their reunion will lead to more touring or even some new music. (Billboard.com)
For a reunited Genesis, tour is beginning of the end Sep 7, 2007
By Mike Snider, USA TODAY Never a favorite with critics, Genesis built a solid fan base over nearly four decades ... After the North American leg of the group's reunion tour opens tonight in Toronto, Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will play what they say will be Genesis' final U.S. concerts ... Collins, 56, officially left Genesis in 1996, and the group last toured in 1992. (USA Today)
Genesis' hit-making trio regroups for the first time in more than a decade with a show Sunday at Mellon Arena. (with audio). Sep 6, 2007
The book on Genesis: Hit-making trio version of the band regroups. The book on Genesis: Hit-making trio version of the band regroups Thursday, September 06, 2007 By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... Today's Genesis == Mike Rutherford, left, Daryl Stuermer, Phill Collins and Tony Banks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Led Zeppelin set to reform for O2 gig Sep 2, 2007
The trio's only other reunions were a disappointing performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert, with Genesis drummer Phil Collins, and their 1995 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The concert is likely to coincide with the release of a greatest hits collection for November. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Aug. 29, 2007 Church Columnists Aug 30, 2007
Larry preached from Genesis 24:1-28 and 48-56 on When we get ahead of God we get into trouble and to be a servant of God you have to humble yourself and that we live by faith not by sight. Let s keep Kay Waltrip in our prayers, she had surgery to remove cancer from her leg Wednesday, this is Clara Huskey s daughter. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Genesis Gears Up For 'Turn It On Again' Tour First N. American Tour in 15 Years with Rehearsals in Toronto Aug 24, 2007
TORONTO, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis is gearing up to take N. America by storm for the first time in 15 years ... Genesis will go down in history as the first band to ever play in the new stadium ... "We had a lot of fun in Europe and are excited to bring our show to all of our fans in North America," said Genesis. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Billboard Bits: Coachella '08, Genesis, Bob Mould... Aug 23, 2007
Billboard Bits: Coachella '08, Genesis, Bob Mould. Billboard Bits: Coachella '08, Genesis, Bob Mould ... Just in time for its first with Phil Collins since 1992, Genesis will on Sept. 11 release a double-disc hits collection, "Turn It on Again" via Rhino. (Billboard.com)
Genesis Sketching Out Live DVD, Autobiography Jul 13, 2007
Gary Graff, Detroit There's no new music in the offing, but that's not keeping the reunited Genesis from planning a parade of product in the fourth quarter of the year, including a book and a probably DVD and live album ... com that "a guy's filmed every breath I've taken since the first meeting in New York last October," and that Genesis will be filming its concert Saturday at the Circo Massimo in Rome, which closes out the European leg of the Turn It On Again Tour ... "We're gonna film that... (MediaWeek.com)
Live Earth: Dead on Arrival Jul 11, 2007
Madonna, Genesis, UB40, the Police, Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), Crowded House, Duran Duran - these were among the headliners for this supposedly cutting-edge extravaganza. I listened to these acts in high school more than 20 years ago, and some of them were already going gray by then. (Townhall.com)
Diana ratings dwarf Live Earth Jul 10, 2007
Genesis singer Phil Collins swore while adapting the lyrics to one of his songs, causing BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles to apologise for his "potty mouth" afterwards. And the BBC cut away from an introduction by US comedian Chris Rock after he swore on air. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sydney stages first Live Earth gig Jul 9, 2007
The crowd -- which was expected to swell to 60,000 -- immediately rose to its feet as the reunited Genesis used its hit "Land of Confusion" to send an environmental message with Phil Collins urging fans to make the world "a place worth living in.". The London show was one of nine gigs involving some 150 acts around the world aimed at raising awareness about climate change and backed by Gore, the former US vice president turned green campaigner. (Daventry Express)
We're here to save the world. Will you help?" Jul 9, 2007
It opened under an early afternoon sun with Phil Collins and Genesis and ended long after dark with Madonna scheduled as the closing attraction. In between, performing before a crowd of some 50,000 people, came, among others, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Duran Duran, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Spinal Tap, Beastie Boys and Foo Fighters. (International Herald Tribune)
Musicians, holographic Al Gore urge fans to fight warming at Live Earth events worldwide Jul 8, 2007
The crowd immediately rose to its feet as the reunited Genesis used its hit and of Confusion to send an environmental message, with Phil Collins urging fans to make the world place worth living in. Will. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Stars join their voices to support Live Earth Jul 8, 2007
The show opened under an early afternoon sun with Phil Collins and Genesis and was to end long after dark with Madonna as the closing attraction. In between, performing before a crowd of some 50,000, were, among others, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Duran Duran, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Spinal Tap, Beastie Boys and Foo Fighters. (International Herald Tribune)
Live Earth fails to pack large-scale punch Jul 8, 2007
Genesis were the first band to take the stage, playing a four-song sample from the set they performed in its entirety later in the day at Manchester as part of their current British tour ... But with latecomers still trickling into the stadium, Genesis landed a few punches notably with the environmentally incorrect Turn It On Again without knocking anybody out ... Their music hasn t yet acquired the dimensions to suit stadia but the predominantly under-40 demographic of the audience seemed more... (Times Online)
Stars Take Center Stage In Fight To Halt Climate Change Jul 8, 2007
" The entire venture has Al Gore as its guardian guru. The former vice president's environmental documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth," inspired the American producer, Kevin Wall, to apply the formula he used to organize Live 8 to the fresh challenge of global warming. Gore enthusiastically backed the 24-hour initiative. "It's the largest entertainment event in the history of the world," Gore said with some hyperbole Thursday on CNN's Larry King Live, noting that an audience of 2 billion people... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Performances around the world Jul 8, 2007
Phil Collins who appeared at the original Live Aid in 1985 in both London and Philadelphia showed he and Genesis could still rock, but Collins swore during one of the numbers, prompting emcee Chris Moyles to scold, "Potty mouth, he'll be punished." ... But she said the American bands appealed to the largely young audience, who don't know the songs from Genesis and Duran Duran. (USA Today)
A shout-out for the planet Jul 8, 2007
The crowd immediately rose to its feet as the reunited Genesis used its hit "Land of Confusion" to send an environmental message, with Phil Collins urging fans to make the world "a place worth living in.". Gore made a live video appearance from Washington to open the first show on the other side of the world in Sydney. (SunSpot.net)
Al Gore, Live Earth spread the message Jul 8, 2007
As an eclectic group took to the stage in South Africa, Hamburg kicked off with a show by Colombian sensation Shakira while London started out with the newly-reformed Genesis, fronted by Phil Collins. All three concerts featured outstanding lineups, with South Africa playing host to , UB40, The Soweto Gospel Choir and others, which Germany hosted Snoop Dogg, Chris Cornell, Enrique Iglesias and a rare and stunning performance by Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens. (Actress Archives)
World: Live Earth events happening around globe Jul 8, 2007
The crowd which was expected to swell to 60,000 rose to its feet as the reunited Genesis used its hit Land of Confusion to send an environmental message with Phil Collins urging fans to make the world a place worth living in. The London show was one of nine gigs involving some 150 acts around the world aimed at raising awareness about climate change and backed by Gore, whose campaign to force global warming onto the international political stage inspired the event. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
PAPER: Superstars flying 222,623 miles between them to get to the LIVE EARTH concerts... Jul 7, 2007
" Indeed, an audit of the lifestyles of the A-list performers appearing at Live Earth, reveals that they are among the worst individual polluters in the world, as their world tours and private jets billow thousands of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. One hour in a Gulfstream jet burns as much fuel as driving a family car for a year. The Daily Mail has found that five of the top performing acts together have an annual output of almost 2,000 carbon tonnes. Madonna alone has... (The Drudge Report)
GENESIS -- Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford -- Launches Their First Tour in 15 Years Jun 19, 2007
Heading to North America on Sept. 7th LOS ANGELES, June 19 /CNW/ - The moment that Genesis fans have been waiting 15 years for, finally arrived this week, as Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford reunited for Turn It On Again - the tour ... A capacity audience of 48,000 in Hamburg's AOL Arena rocked the night away as Genesis powered their way through a set that spanned this iconic band's incredible repertoire ... In 1987, Genesis played sold out stadium shows across the globe, including... (Canada Newswire)
Genesis returns to the stage after 15 years Jun 12, 2007
Guitarist Mike Rutherford (R), bassist Daryl Stuermer (C) and drummer Chester Thompson of British band Genesis perform at Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland on June 11, 2007 ... British mega-group Genesis has kicked off its first tour in 15 years with a true-to-form show in Helsinki, exciting the 35,000 fans at Olympic Stadium with classics such as "Invisible Touch" ... Founded in 1966 by Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel and Anthony Phillips, Genesis has changed composition several... (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
On the road again Jun 8, 2007
Dusty rock 'n' roll stadium acts are all the rage on the concert stage this year the Police and Genesis, both broken up amid acrimony and egos, are banking big bucks by patching things up and hitting the road, playing on our nostalgia ... Genesis: Can't speak for you, but I had enough of Phil Collins 10 years ago. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Shake it with Justin Timberlake this summer Jun 1, 2007
Reunited acts like Genesis and the Police seem to be in the highest demand, with concerts selling out in pre-sales ... Genesis: OK, so its somewhat cruel that Peter Gabriel happens to be on a separate yet concurrent world tour schedule as Phil Collins and the boys. (MSNBC -- News)
Never too old to rock| May 21, 2007
"Breaking up is hard to do," sang The Carpenters in 1976, but a number of bands from that era like the Police, Genesis, Van Halen and The Who are proving that getting back together isn't as difficult as thought ... Phil Collins has joined up with his Genesis band mates again (minus Peter Gabriel), Lou Reed is back performing, and Van Halen announced a reunion before then pulling out but apparently with a view to trying again next year. (iAfrica.com)
Today in Entertainment History May 17, 2007
In 1992, a Genesis concert in Tampa, Florida, ended after two songs because Phil Collins had a sore throat. Police arrested several concert-goers who got upset when the show was stopped. (WSJA.com, AL)
James Brown: Why he loomed so large May 5, 2007
He and his band frequently had to dress outside; a large towel he wore to keep warm, then doffed onstage, was the early genesis for his signature throwing-off-the-cape move. Equally intriguing are the comments from funk legend Bootsy Collins, who played backup for Brown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Prince Charles too old for Diana tribute Apr 30, 2007
The Prince of Wales may be younger than some of the star performers, but he is too old to attend this summer s tribute pop concert to Diana, Princess of Wales. The Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall will stay away from the Wembley Stadium Concert for Diana, which marks the tenth anniversary of her death, a Clarence House spokesman said yesterday. (Times Online)
Birkhead Sells Photos of Anna Nicole Smith's Baby, as Predicted Apr 19, 2007
There were electrifying performances by the Manhattan Transfer ( Sing Moten s Swing ) and Phil Collins solo ( In the Air Tonight ) and with Genesis ( Follow You, Follow Me ) that showed the breadth and depth of Atlantic s amazing run after their R&B heyday in the 1960s. But it was that heyday that ruled the show. (Fox News -- Views)
Bands back together Apr 7, 2007
Back where they belong: Together. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/07/2007. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Here are some REAL reasons why bickering bands reunite Apr 4, 2007
Luckily, there are plenty of other reunions to come this summer and fall, including Genesis, Rage Against the Machine, the Stooges, Smashing Pumpkins and Crowded House. With that in mind, we offer the most common genuine reasons that, after years of distance and acrimony, musicians suddenly decide to bury the hatchet in something besides each other's backs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Weekend Hotlist Mar 29, 2007
Of all the strange ideas, it occurred to Phil Collins -- the British-born photographer and video artist, not the Genesis singer -- to film people in Colombia and Turkey singing karaoke versions of the Smiths songs. Collins found a surprising following in these countries for the British post-punk band and advertised for "the shy, the dissatisfied, narcissists, and anyone who's ever wished they could be someone else for a night." His video project, which opens at Carnegie Museum of Art Saturday... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Browne makes Songwriters Hall of Fame Mar 20, 2007
Chris Rock directs, Genesis and Cyndi Lauper plan tours, Michael Jackson greets troops and more. . (MSNBC -- Music)
