Welcome '09 with a shimmy Nov 23, 2008
For those wondering what ever happened to 1980s crooner Paul Young, perky Katrina and the Waves front woman Katrina Leskanich, and Cutting Crew lead singer Nick van Eede, the three are singing along to skaters in Switzerland and providing the music for the show. There are also Art on Ice shows happening in Zurich and Lausanne. (Boston Globe)
MctraxMedia: Legendary Songwriter Andy Fraser Ripped off by 'Dance Diva' Sep 16, 2008
Recently honored by BMI's 3 Million Play Club for crafting monster rock anthem "All Right Now," Fraser's best known around the world as legendary bassist / founding member of 70s rock band FREE, Robert Palmer's mega-hit "Every Kinda People" and songwriter to Joe Cocker, Chaka Khan, Rod Stewart, Paul Young, Etta James and Bob Seger among many others. . (Canada Newswire)
Going back to a simpler time Sep 5, 2008
Add to that the Bangles, Grace Knight from the Eurogliders, Paul Young and Bonnie Tyler at the home of kitsch, the Crown Casino ... The Wreckery play the Northcote Social Club tonight; Mental as Anything play September 11 at the New Capers; the Models and the Reels play September 25 at St Kilda's Prince Bandroom; Crown hosts Grace Knight (September 25), the Bangles (Oct 8-9), Tony Hadley and Paul Young (Oct 23), the Ladyboyz (October 26) and Bonnie Tyler (Oct 28-29); and the Hoodoo Gurus, the... (The Age, Australia -- National)
Beijing will belong to jazz legends for one night Aug 29, 2008
Expect this and exquisite renditions of Seals & Crofts' Summer Breeze and Hall & Oates' (and Paul Young smash) Every Time You Go Away along with an instrumental take on John Legend's GRAMMY award-winning soul smash, Ordinary People, stunning new jazz vocal versions of the Miles Davis classics Four and'Long Come Tutu and some delectable new compositions. Such a broad spectrum of musical influences is sure to attract a crowd of all ages. (Xinhuanet, China)
Who's who put on the glitz Jul 29, 2008
Presenters included the All Saints actor and soon-to-be musical theatre performer Joelene Anderson, Hunters Hill parents Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton, Sydney Dance Company import Rafael Bonachela, Tom Burlinson, David Campbell, Kate Ceberano, Jason Coleman, Taryn Fiebig, Maina Gielgud, Damien Leith, Lisa McCune, Caroline O'Connor, John O'May, Paulini, Don Spencer, Ian Stenlake, Virginia Trioli and John Paul Young. Nominees (who were present) in various categories included - Neil Armfield,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Giving it the old college try Jul 20, 2008
The changes for the college, which include record enrollment increases, a more traditional student body, adoption of a new name and the introduction of two new sports, have been on a rapid-fire pace since college Dean Paul Young came to Gillette in 2005. And thats one reason the Foundation Board and Young hit the pause button this past spring. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Frozen in time Jul 1, 2008
The hosts were Paul Young and Morag Hood - who presented Roundup, an hour-long children's current affairs programme on Scottish television network STV.. It was the second time they had featured the Fab Four on their show - a pre-fame Beatles had mimed to their second single, Please, Please Me on the show in January 1963. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The father, the songs, the holy jokes Jun 12, 2008
On Sunday Sweeney will be the guest of honour at "One for the Road", a benefit concert at The Bridge Hotel in Rozelle where a host of performers including Brian Cadd, the Aztecs, Richard Clapton, John Paul Young, Jim Keays, Doug Parkinson, Swanee, Phil Manning and Dinah Lee will perform. Good friend and concert promoter Michael Chugg will return from Phuket for the show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
You can't stop the music Jun 9, 2008
In 2005, aged 12, he performed for a full house at the Sydney Entertainment Centre alongside Marcia Hines, Todd McKenney and John Paul Young. Further, his performance was recorded in a documentary, The Music In Me, which has since screened at film festivals from Avignon to New York. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Artistic endeavors May 2, 2008
The first thing that strikes you is their enthusiasm, said Paul Young, dean of Gillette College. One of the things that we really want to do is start a college radio station. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Kiss my Darcy Mar 27, 2008
Firth was also caught off-guard with the singing of the grand finale number, Love Is In The Air, originally recorded by John Paul Young. The song makes some of us cringe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Slice of surreal Mar 25, 2008
Never in my wildest imagination did I ever think I would one day bump into British pop star Howard Jones at the lobby of Genting Hotel; I never dreamed I would I cringe at Paul Young goofing off on stage ... On the other hand, you might have been one of those immensely disappointed with the likes of Paul Young and Johnny Hates Jazz, the tag team that seemed dead set on demolishing the night ... Was this the same Paul Young who once crooned like the best of them on Marvin Gayes Wherever I Lay My... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Networks continue short pilot season Mar 19, 2008
Also on board as EPs: Peter Principato, Paul Young, Brian Dobbins, and the folks from Reveille. Reveille and Principato-Young are also producers. (Variety)
Hell's Kitchen Feb 29, 2008
Paul Young (looking like Ricky Gervais' twin): if you watched Rage over summer you may have seen this singer in one of those Countdown repeats from 1983; Jim Davidson: from Up the Elephant and Round the Castle, one of those diamond geezer sitcoms from around the same era which the ABC somehow deemed culturally relevant to its local audience; Lee Ryan, ex-boy band singer who feels grating carrots and cheese is beneath him, and won't wear a hat in the kitchen for fear of messing up his hair. Then... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
School to hold fourth annual fundraising event Feb 18, 2008
We talk about our missions a lot, said administrator Paul Young. This brings it alive for them; it helps them to be a part of the Great Commission. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Concord Christian School looks to triple enrollment by third year Feb 18, 2008
That was neat, said administrator Paul Young. We had 16 people in the first hour. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Come back and play Jan 29, 2008
Paul Youngs unmistakable soulful voice made him one of the most respected British singers of all time, and finally Malaysians will get to see him perform live. Like a dream, a life, a reason, everything must change, so the memorable Paul Young song goes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Merritt reaps benefit Jan 11, 2008
Bishop says the concert, which featured Daryl Braithwaite, Jon English, Ross Wilson and John Paul Young, raised $240,000. "I speak to him every couple of days and he has an incredibly positive attitude," Bishop says. (The Australian)
80s stars cash in on thirtysomething pop nostalgia boom Jan 2, 2008
Others include Curiosity Killed the Cat, Bananarama, Paul Young and ABC. ... Paul Young Former miller's apprentice who hit the money with his third single, a cover of the Marvin Gaye classic Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home), No 1 for three weeks in 1983. (Guardian Unlimited)
Five Hawkeyes Advance To Midlands Finals Dec 31, 2007
dec. Emanuel Brooks (Missouri), 9-1 157 - #5 (Iowa) dec. Paul Young (Indiana), 4-0 157 - #2 Cyler Sanderson (Iowa St.) dec. #5 (Iowa), 10-4 184 - (Iowa) maj. dec. Josh Zabel (Wis. (Hawkeyesports.com)
The Beat Goes On! COMEDY CENTRAL's(R) 'RENO 911!' Cops are Back for A Fifth Season Premiering Wednesday, January 16 at 10:30 P.M.* Dec 18, 2007
Credits for "RENO 911!" include John Landgraf, Garant, Kenney-Silver and Lennon as executive producers and Peter Principato and Paul Young as co- executive producers. Jim Sharp and Monika Zielinska serve as the executives in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL. Jersey Television was formerly headed by John Landgraf, who is now president and general manager of the cable network FX. Landgraf continues to executive produce "RENO 911!," along with his former Jersey partners Danny DeVito, Michael... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Third Annual South Beach Comedy Festival Kicks Off With a Star-Studded Line-Up Nov 16, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Comedy Impact Report Nov 13, 2007
Because managers can, as Paul Young of Principato-Young says, "work across the town," i.e. collaborate with all the agencies as well as other managers, something that more rivalrous agents tend not to do, managers have been particularly essential in filling Hollywood's comedy pipeline. "Managers work much closer together than a lot of the agencies," says Young's partner, Peter Principato. (Variety)
'All The Best' of Zucchero Sees January Release on Verve Nov 13, 2007
"All The Best" includes a 1995 version of Senza Una Donna, the song that brought Zucchero international fame when he recorded it with Paul Young in 1990. Additional tracks include Baila, Nel cosi' blue, Bacco, Un kilo, Il volo, Diavolo and Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime, featuring Vanessa Carlton. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grandmother celebrates 100th birthday by becoming world's oldest paraglider... Nov 1, 2007
KYLIE'S GOLDEN TOUCH. Kylie Minogue looks better than ever - shame the same can't be said for her ex. (The Drudge Report)
New James Bond style tank -- that is 'invisible'! Nov 1, 2007
Paul Young stripping naked for a 20 bet. Lesley-Ann Jones says she misses the much-derided decade that's suddenly cool again. (The Drudge Report)
Lost and found Oct 15, 2007
" The Brahman seem convinced; the herd ain't budging. And the sound check is shifted closer to curtain. Alp-sized coal heaps fringe the town. We rattle over the railway line, past a "dragline bucket" in Rotary Park - a symbol of the town's mining industry - and into the Paul Young Reserve. "Gorgeous singer, Paul Young," jokes Barnes, and breaks into song, "Cos we're living in the love of the common people. " Szabo, a former Meat Loaf impersonator, is waiting by the rodeo chute, Led Zeppelin logo... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lyle, Rick, Doug and Paul to play last show Saturday Oct 13, 2007
"We've had a lot of fun, it's been great. It's really sad to know that it's over, but you run out of gas after awhile." Comprised of Berry, Doug Ruhnow on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Young on the drums and vocals, and Rick Tetreault on the bass and vocals, the group has been entertaining audiences throughout the Black Hills, and into Wyoming, North Dakota and Nebraska, for approximately 33 years. Though different members signed on at different times, they have all been together for at least 20... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Friends unite to give Max what he gave them Oct 4, 2007
Many of Merritt's peers, including Daryl Braithwaite, Ross Wilson, Jon English, Brian Mannix, Russell Morris, James Reyne, Normie Rowe, Spectrum, Wendy Stapleton, Wilbur Wilde and John Paul Young will perform his songs. Merritt has health insurance, but can no longer earn a living. (The Age)
The Wild One rocks again Oct 2, 2007
Glenn Shorrock, John Paul Young, Colleen Hewett and Mark Holden will play a range of roles in the touring production. Tim Campbell, a relative newcomer who stars in Home and Away, will play the Wild One and Alexis Fishman will play O'Keefe's girlfriend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fox pacts with Principato-Young Sep 28, 2007
At least two other studios were vying for the comedy management-production powerhouse, founded by Peter Principato and Paul Young in 2000. In a statement, Principato and Young said, "We had an excellent experience at Fox making 'Reno 911: Miami.' The studio has been our home for the past two years, and its track record speaks for itself. We can't imagine being in better hands.". (Variety)
Laurel Sauer Sep 28, 2007
Channel 5's unbreakable pair may split. Channel 5's unbreakable pair may split. (The Palm Beach Post)
Channel 5's unbreakable pair may split Sep 28, 2007
Palm Beach Post Columnist. Friday, September 28, 2007. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jim Davidson leaves TV show over gay slur Sep 13, 2007
Other celebrities on the show include ex-boxer Barry McGuigan, former newspaper editor Rosie Boycott and singer Paul Young. Davidson got into hot water after complaining that some of the diners had given him a "funny look", ITV said. (Reuters UK)
Jim gets chop for 'shirtlift' jibe SURLY comedian Jim Davidson is axed from Hell’s Kitchen over anti-gay slurs Sep 11, 2007
Trouble stirred on Sunday when Jim told Brian and singer Paul Young about a look he believed he got from a table of diners. He said: Why do shirtlifters pull that same face. (The Sun Newspaper Online, UK -- News)
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
Collins, despite looking nothing like a pop star, was even more successful outside of Genesis, scoring six No. 1 singles, starting with 1984's "Against All Odds." Rutherford also hit No. 1 with Mike + the Mechanics, a side project that continues to be a going concern in Europe, although one of its singers, Paul Young, died in 2000. When Collins left the band in '96, Banks and Rutherford attempted the and-then-there-were-two version of Genesis with singer Ray Wilson, which did OK in England but... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Daryl Hall is ... ... at home in Kittery Jun 24, 2007
"Everytime You Go Away," written by Hall, was a No. 1 hit for Paul Young in 1985. For information, visit www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Operation Brisket Freedom Jun 23, 2007
Using footage of their sneaky snacking dog Ranger, Mandy and Paul Young produced their own video advertisement for H-E-B, as part of the grocery chain s commercial contest. Cedar Park couple wins second in My H-E-B' contestMandy and Paul Young insist their dog Ranger owes them money. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
The moments that rocked and rolled Oz music Jun 16, 2007
"And possibly no Stevie Wright solo career, certainly not the Albert productions that made AC/DC such a huge success, and none of those classic Countdown songs by artists such as John Paul Young, William Shakespeare and Cheetah, as well as their own hits under the Flash and the Pan name.". The panel put together a list of significant moments that defined and shaped Australian music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Australian Musician, the longest continuously published musicians' magazine in... (The Age)
Easybeats top Oz rock history list Jun 13, 2007
"Firstly Harry Vanda and George Young were young migrants who met at the Villawood migrant hostel in Sydney in 1963, young kids with a vision and basically they formed one of the great Australian '60s bands, the Easybeats. "But not only that, once the Easybeats had finished they wrote songs and produced material for the likes of John Paul Young, William Shakespeare and of course Stevie Wright, and most significantly they had a big hand in getting AC/DC on the road to world fame. " Mr McFarlane... (ABC News Online, Australia)
Beyond Down Under, few top the pops Jun 6, 2007
Alongside Down Under are two songs that make it look positively new: AC/DC's Highway to Hell, released in 1975, and John Paul Young's Love is in the Air, released in 1978 and already a two-time APRA winner for most-performed Australian work overseas ... John Paul Young was also born in Scotland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Songs for everybody Jun 2, 2007
"There is no secret," reveals George Young, who has written and produced hits for artists as diverse as the Easybeats, AC/DC and John Paul Young. "For a song to succeed it must ring the bell of the average Joe on the street. The longer the ring, the longer the song will endure.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Choose your Howard and Rudd theme songs May 28, 2007
for howard- old man river or yesterdays hero by john paul young. Posted by: gerry on May 28, 2007 2:40 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Thursday Interview - Euro Star May 12, 2007
" On returning from Norway, Luv Bug were on a "crest of a wave" getting a lot of work offers throughout Europe, but Richard recalls the highlight of supporting Paul Young in the RDS in Dublin in front of 8,000 people. The band subsequently signed to Virgin Records in 1987, recording in Burbank Studios in Los Angeles in 1987 under the guidance of producer Roy Thomas Baker who had produced Bohemian Rhapsody for Queen. Luv Bug then featured highly in the English charts. The band is still touring... (Ulster Herald (subscription))
APRA music nominations announced May 9, 2007
Former Easybeats Harry Vanda and George Young for Love Is In The Air, performed by John Paul Young, and Bon Scott with Angus and Malcolm Young, better known as AC/DC, for a track called Highway To Hell, are nominated in the most performed Australian work overseas category. Present day Melbourne rockers Jet have two tracks, Are You Gonna Be My Girl and Look What You've Done, in the category, while another classic Australian track, Men At Work's 1981 hit Down Under, written by Colin Hay and Ron... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Hicks Takes It Slow May 6, 2007
Hicks covers the Marvin Gaye classic "Wherever I Lay My Hat," which worked in the '80s for Paul Young; and he does a song by Paul Pena, the late San Francisco bluesman/Tuvan throat singer, who also wrote the Steve Miller hit "Jet Airliner." Hicks wrote a couple of the songs. He made two independent albums before "Idol." Hicks says the first, "In Your Time," recorded in Nashville in 1997, was filled with his initial experiments in the studio. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Click here to see the review. Apr 5, 2007
Variety: Digital Editions. Daily VarietyWithout the smudgy fingers. (Variety)
Thornton service Mar 31, 2007
Casket Bearers were Paul, Tom and Tony Thornton, Kevin Kopp and Jim and Paul Young. Wednesday afternoon the Notre Dame P.C.C.W. recited the rosary and Wednesday evening Deacon Mark C. Arnold led the family, relatives and friends in a Christian Vigil Service at the Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Support Continues to Erode! Mar 27, 2007
P.S.: According to a quotation from Paul Young cited by Markland, "Hubbard based his own religion, Scientology, on some of Aleister Crowley's writing including specific symbols, his grading system, his use of hypnotic implants, and the concept of the OTO." I'd say the best parts of this urban legend are undebunked. via ] 11:23 A.M.. (Slate)
In hindsight, the grand prix is worth all the song and dance Mar 17, 2007
By the way, didn't the Australian idols perform in the pre-game show for the AFL grand final supported by the youthful talents of Daryl Braithwaite and John Paul Young. Jack Byrne, Mosman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Somewhere over the rainbow, Billy can hear this Mar 5, 2007
Outside the service generations of Australian entertainers - from Stevie Wright, Billy Birmingham and John Paul Young to the Midnight Oil frontman turned Labor MP, Peter Garrett, and the country singer Melinda Schneider - shared their memories of Thorpe. "More than anyone he believed in me," said Schneider, who wrote several songs with Thorpe. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Newton John's tribute to Thorpe Mar 4, 2007
Among others at the memorial are fellow musicians John Paul Young, Wilbur Wilde, Steve Wright and Col Joye in addition to actor Michael Caton and politician Bronwyn Bishop. At the conclusion of the service, Thorpe's coffin was escorted from the stage, before a recording of a recent Thorpe performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow was played on the entertainment centre's big screen. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
