Bonnaroo profile May 2, 2009
All this is anchored by established acts including the Beastie Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Nine Inch Nails, Elvis Costello, Snoop Dogg, Merle Haggard and David Byrne. What to see: Bonnaroo also features other forms of entertainment, such as interactive art exhibits in the camping areas (some of which are created locally by the Art of Such N Such collective), cinema, video games and theatrical performances. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The advent of video clips completely changed music, and not entirely for the better. Apr 30, 2009
Do you hold the same criticism for your poster boy Costello, the man who while the world economy is going down the drain hides in the backbench, only coming out every once in a while to fire off some cheap shots and smirk before slinking back to his hidey hole. Where are all his ideas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Charity fashion show Walking a runway Under the Sea Apr 17, 2009
Fashions for this year s runway show come from numerous Valley shops, including Diane s Beachwear, Del Sol, Michael Costello Couture, Torrid of Palm Desert and Xpect. In addition to the fashions, the night also features an incredible dinner. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Front page blues Apr 16, 2009
Whether it's a smaller Herald or Globe, cuts - even necessary ones - hurt readers most of all, said Andrew Costello, a former editor of the Herald and now an assistant professor of journalism at Stonehill College in Easton ... "Reporting is very, very time consuming - as well it should be if you want to have a comprehensive, accurate, well-researched paper," Costello said. (Boston Globe)
Kindred spirit Apr 7, 2009
She started in New York, where she lives with her husband, Elvis Costello, and twin two-old-year boys, with appearances on Regis Philbin and David Letterman, plus a free midday concert with full orchestra at the World Financial Center. And since crossing the border into her homeland, her schedule has been equally packed: She taped a segment with the CBC's George Stroumboulopoulos as well as a ton of radio. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
KING 5 TV lays off 5 percent of workers Apr 4, 2009
Ray Heacox, KING 5 s general manager, as well as Station Manager Pat Costello told the staff about the layoffs Monday afternoon, she said. Even though these are cuts, their message was that our commitment to quality content remains, Crowther said. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Height makes right Apr 2, 2009
Chautauqua Institution adds shows with Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes (Aug. 29) and Dr. John and the Lower 911 (Aug. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Nickelback triumph at the Junos Apr 1, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES * Dana Gee interviews Elvis Costello about new TV series - 1 hr ago Three Junos for Nickelback - 3 hrs ago No surprises at Junos - 4 hrs ago * Nickelback sweeps Juno Awards - 6 hrs ago Loose and flippant rules music roost - 10 hrs ago * Requires registration. SHARED. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Apr 1, 2009
Michael Costello Yes Rep ... Michael Costello Yes Rep ... Michael Costello No Rep. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Top 20 heroes & villains of pop culture Mar 30, 2009
Frank Costello (Another great Jack Nicholson villain, from The Departed)15. Ben Wade (Russell Crowe makes murder seem like an act of love for Christian Bale in the 3:10 to Yuma remake). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Elton & Elvis vs. ‘the moronic entertainment environment' Mar 28, 2009
As Canada prepares to celebrate the Junos, Robert Everett-Green talks to Elton John about his talk show, which stars Elvis Costello and hits the country's airwaves this weekend ... The result is Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ... It's just conversation in a small theatre, with occasional musical illustrations, and one or two performances, often with Costello joining in. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Bob Carney's iPod shuffle Mar 27, 2009
"Accidents Will Happen," Elvis Costello. Total songs: 4,662. (Boston Globe)
Five things to watch for, and a few to forget about Mar 26, 2009
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ... Costello is a lively, witty, music-obsessed host and he can draw the big-name guests, including Elton John, Lou Reed and Tony Bennett. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Critic's corner Mar 25, 2009
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With. 9 p.m., Sundance Channel J.T. Scrubs 8 p.m., Channel 5 J.D.. (Boston Globe)
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With . . . Mar 20, 2009
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ... Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ... Elvis Costello interviews Sir Elton John. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Thursday practice report Mar 20, 2009
The defense returned two -interceptions for touchdowns early in the scrimmage and never looked back, soundly defeating the offense. The only touchdown for the Tigers' offense came near the end off the scrimmage. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weavering Capital collapses over... Mar 20, 2009
Weavering Capital collapses over suspect trade - Times Online. Free Champions League bulletin. (New York Post -- Business)
From punk to Celtic for St. Patrick's celebrations Mar 13, 2009
THE CHIEFTAINS There are plenty of Irish music acts in town this weekend, but only one (that we know of) has recorded with Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Sting, and Tom Jones. That band is, of course, the Chieftains, and tonight, the beloved Celtic act plays a show at Symphony Hall. (Boston Globe)
Tune in to Truman Show Mar 13, 2009
Peter Costello's life has become The Truman Show ... Costellonomy, like bird watching, is a discipline best suited to the very patient ... In all the TV archives across Australia, how many hours of footage are filed under: "Peter Costello, possibly about to do something interesting". (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
New Straight-Talking Safety Ads Debut for Award-Winning 2009 Ford F-150 Pickup Mar 12, 2009
R. C. Costello & Assoc, Inc. provides process safety audits, safety reviews, process hazards analysis (HAZOP) and explosion investigations to the chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From rock band to concert grand Mar 11, 2009
Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter made a CD with Elvis Costello a few years ago, the Kronos String Quartet plays the occasional Jimi Hendrix cover as an encore, and the Vitamin Records label has produced literally hundreds of string-quartet tributes to bands such as Led Zeppelin, Arcade Fire, Limp Bizkit and (their most recent issue) AC/DC.. Your response to these efforts probably depends on how well you know the original material, and how open you are to radical departures in sound and... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Costello is no economic seer: Tanner Mar 11, 2009
Peter Costello has been called many things during his political career ... Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner on Wednesday made a mockery of Mr Costello's claims that he had forewarned Australia about the global financial crisis ... It was ridiculous for Mr Costello to claim credit for suggesting in October 2007 that Australia was about to be hit by a tsunami coming from a collapse in the global economy, Mr Tanner told parliament. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Best bets: Cha cha cha! Dancing suits up Mar 9, 2009
Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello and, yes, Elvis Perkins. He may not be a household name yet, but his new album Elvis Perkins in Dearland offers up more of the singers unique folk-rock sound. (MSNBC -- News)
Aggies Finish Regular Season At Cal State Northridge Mar 4, 2009
Costello finished with eight points, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the first half ... COSTELLO DRAINS FIVE THREE'S TWICEWhen G gets on a roll, she gets on a roll ... Costello, whose trey at the halftime buzzer gave the Aggies a 30-18 halftime lead against Pacific on Saturday, has 96 for her career. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Moore has hard task steering the right course Feb 28, 2009
Despite some very public stoushes with Peter Costello over Macquarie's sizeable executive salaries and Alan Jones over Sydney Airport, he was intimately involved in its biggest. deals around the globe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Should lawmakers have a say in college curriculum and staffing? Feb 28, 2009
Should lawmakers have a say in college curriculum and staffing. Andrea Cornell Sarvady, a left-leaning columnist, writes the commentary this week and Shaunti Feldhahn, a right-leaning columnist, responds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
TV review: It's Isaak time, now cut him loose Feb 26, 2009
But it wasn't until the Sundance Channel started "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ..." (9 p.m. Wednesdays) this season that a degree of seriousness and musicology was applied. Though Season 1 of Costello's acclaimed interview and performance show ends tonight (featuring Smokey Robinson), in fewer than 24 hours another one rises ... The trouble for "The Chris Isaak Hour" is that it follows so closely on the heels of Costello's wonderful series for Sundance. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jen, John Coming to NYC Feb 24, 2009
At the Vanity Fair Oscar party, she and director husband Sam Mendes met and greeted new VFFs Diana Krall and Elvis Costello. Kate was near tears as waves of people stopped by to wish her well. (Fox News)
Sounds of the Big Easy Feb 24, 2009
and have played with Lenny Kravitz, Wynton Marsalis, Elvis Costello, and Eric Clapton. They even performed "Hot Tamale Baby" for Martha Stewart. (Boston Globe)
UC Davis Closes Home Season With 'Runners, Tigers Feb 24, 2009
Senior Genevieve Costello will be playing her final games at The Pavilion this week ... Costello has scored 623 career points, dished out nearly 200 assists and is closing in 100 career three-pointers ... COSTELLO WINDING UP CAREERG is the lone senior on this year s Aggie squad and will be honored during pregame activities on Saturday before UC Davis matchup with Pacific. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
The Almanac -- weekly Feb 24, 2009
They include Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo in 1475; French dramatist Cyrano de Bergerac in 1619; English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning in 1806; Union Army Gen. Philip Sheridan in 1831; humorist and short story writer Ring Lardner in 1885; Texas swing bandleader Bob Wills in 1905; comic actor Lou Costello (Abbott and Costello) in 1906; TV personality Ed McMahon in 1923 (age 86); symphony conductor Sarah Caldwell in 1924; former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan in 1926... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Jerry Lewis Wins an Oscar at Last Feb 23, 2009
Comedy duos had been a staple of vaudeville (Buck and Bubbles, Gallagher and Shean, Burns and Allen) and movies; in 1942, theater exhibitors voted Bud Abbott and Lou Costello the No. 1 "star" in Hollywood. What Lewis saw in Martin, when they first teamed up in 1946, was something unique: a sexpot straight man, a perfect complement to Jer's goony girly-boy. (Time.com)
Marshall is not a possession Feb 21, 2009
Stay in Touch: Peter Costello gave a Richard Nixon salute to the crowd of conservative faithful. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Aggies Begin Season-Long Homestand On Thursday Feb 19, 2009
Seven of the nine active players have made at least 13 each with a trio of players (Costello, P LAUREN JURIC-27, W CORTNEY FRENCH-23) each making at least 20. PUTTING IN THE EXTRA WORKDue to injuries and a limited roster, two freshmen have been getting extra-long run on the court. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Jonas Bros. are 'good boys,' happily grounded, talkative Feb 19, 2009
Nick starts to list the group's influences, which include "a lot of classic artists, like Elvis Costello and Prince and ". His voice grows faint, then the line abruptly goes dead. (USA Today)
It's time for Costello to decide Feb 9, 2009
As Peter Costello waltzed across the radio and TV landscape last week, it felt as if we'd hurtled back into Howard-time when the member for Higgins was treasurer and Australia was, in his mind, in fine and dandy, bullet-proof shape ... Costello has clear choices right now ... At the very least, Costello should give his party the courtesy of a decision about his future. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The weevils are in the detail Feb 8, 2009
One irony in the current political argument is that if Howard had won in 2007 and Peter Costello had by now either become PM or was still treasurer, he would likely have been advised to bring down much the same package as he and Turnbull are denouncing. (Of course, the advice could have been rejected or headed off, in favour of the smaller, tax-cuts-oriented package the Coalition favours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Turnbull's stimulus gamble Feb 8, 2009
Peter ("When we were in government . . .") Costello, you say. Well, he's knocked leadership back at least twice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Alternative bands are outside the Grammys looking in Feb 8, 2009
It was deja vu the next year, with R.E.M. prevailing over Elvis Costello, Nirvana, Jesus Jones, and Richard Thompson. Finally, in 1993, a more left-field victor emerged: Tom Waits for "Bone Machine," leaving Morrissey, the Cure, the B-52s, and XTC empty handed. (Boston Globe)
Journalists Vote Democratic: 1972-2004 Feb 8, 2009
On Friday's American Morning program, CNN correspondent Carol Costello referred to the liberal organization ACORN as merely "a group committed to registering minority voters," and highlighted how it's "trying to quiet what it calls 'hysteria,' coming from conservative circles" who "charge it's...guilty of voter fraud." The on-screen graphic accompanying her report, which was the last full segment during the 6 am Eastern hour of the CNN program, exclaimed "ACORN Fight Back: Says Conservatives... (MediaResearch.org)
The decision to block the stimulus package displays breathtaking arrogance. Feb 8, 2009
I think a big smirk from Peter Costello over the Rudd Grand Plan may be obvious ... Lindsay I see Costello is back on the scene Are you scared yet,also dont you think it is funny you introduced a huge debt package and deficit on groundhog day ... The reason we voted out Howard and Costello was because of their arrogance in rushing through legislation without due consideration and their ability to fork out money. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Springsteen, Phish head lineup for Bonnaroo Feb 7, 2009
Other performers scheduled to perform from June 11-14 include Snoop Dogg, the Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, Elvis Costello, TV on the Radio, Al Green, Merle Haggard, David Byrne, Erykah Badu, Animal Collective, the Decemberists and Lucinda Williams. The annual event, which is held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn. (MSNBC -- Music)
DVD reviews: Hancock, 24: Redemption Feb 7, 2009
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All Stephen Colbert gets his own holiday show with this comedy and music that comes to DVD days after premiering on TV. Riding out a snowstorm in his cabin, Colbert celebrates the holiday with songs and silliness featuring Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, John Legend, Feist and Jon Stewart. DVD, $19. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Mr. Grammy's credo: ‘Cover your business butt' Feb 7, 2009
The Vancouver-based music manager/impresario, with a list of clients that reads like a who's who of pop music Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, Ry Cooder, Norah Jones, Elvis Costello, Tracy Chapman is suggesting some artistic licence might be employed ... Sam Feldman in his Vancouver office: His clients include Joni Mitchell, Diana Krall and Elvis Costello ... Taking place in Vancouver on Feb. 16, it's going to be a monster affair, he declares 500 guests treated to Krall, Elvis Costello, James Taylor... (Globe and Mail)
House votes to delay digital TV transition Feb 7, 2009
NBC's Tom Costello reports. Nightly News. (MSNBC -- Technology)
What Kevin wants, Kevin gets - for now Mar 22, 2008
A desperate John Howard and Peter Costello saw an opportunity. So did Rudd's travelling pack of media blowflies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Decisions coming for Braves Mar 21, 2008
I love this blog and I love this part of ST, it reads like everyone is writng a script for a Bud Abbott and Lew Costello skit, but we do know who s on first and whats on third, don t we. By Nate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sideshow takes on delusions of grandeur Mar 8, 2008
Kevin Rudd in Port Moresby, John Howard in Washington, Mark Vaile in the Middle East, Peter Costello in solitary, Alexander Downer in denial, Malcolm Turnbull in pursuit, Brendan Nelson in Chatswood at the Red Cross blood bank ... Well, apart from disconnected political layabouts such as Costello and Downer, out hunting for some corporate patron or other to take them off the public tit, we've got the likes of the shameless Vaile, the Nationals' former tractor salesman from Taree who became... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Jeff Garlin definitely will not curb your enthusiasm Mar 7, 2008
Garlin spent hours as a youngster watching his favorite comedians like Richard Pryor, Woody Allen, Jackie Gleason, Jack Benny, Abbot and Costello and Martin and Lewis. I m still blown away when I think that Sid Caesar s Show of Shows was done live before millions and millions of TV viewers, he says. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Danny Bonaduce Mentors Hopeful Child Stars and More Importantly Their Stage Parents Mar 6, 2008
Joining Danny in judging will be notable Hollywood casting director and manager, Marki Costello ... It's a tough business but in the end one team will emerge the winner and receive $50,000 cash and one year representation by Marki Costello. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Buck naked and 1500 bucks down Mar 5, 2008
Police prosecutor Tina Green told magistrate John Costello that Ogilvie had explained to the arresting officers that "it was just something he had to do". His legal aid lawyer said he had no criminal history. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Reality show pushes kids Mar 3, 2008
" Ten children aged between nine and 16 had been living in a Dural house with one of their parents each. Over a fortnight, the children compete in talent challenges against each other, while the parents must prove they have the skills to manage their charges. One pair is eliminated in each episode during the six-part series, with the winner receiving $50,000 in prize money. There is no outside voting from viewers, with all decisions made by judges, celebrity agent Max Markson and Marki Costello,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bop 'til you drop Mar 3, 2008
Peter Costello danced the macarena, Cheryl Kernot did the cha-cha and Kevin Rudd learned the rumba ... "Most of the time, we have them for extended interviews. But you have to remember, they do get their free political kick: before he did the macarena, Peter Costello had a serious discussion about politicians' superannuation. I think he would've stood on his head to have that discussion. Last year Rudd stayed, as did Costello, for two hours ... They're happy to play the game because they see it... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* [REEL NEWS] Feb 29, 2008
The actress joins the likes of former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer, World Vision Australia head Tim Costello and Aboriginal surgeon Kelvin Kong as the only woman on the steering committee, which is billed as a meeting of 1,000 of the nation's best and brightest minds. The summit responsibilities for Blanchett, who is joint artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, include helping to select up to 100 participants and leading the discussion in her field of expertise. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
KRink: Turning graffiti ink into a marketing brand Feb 28, 2008
"Krink," Powers explained, "is a homemade silver ink" that was "developed in the KR kitchen." Back then, KR, who says he stopped writing graffiti years ago and is thus more comfortable being known as Craig Costello, never figured his "Krink" would be known beyond that circle let alone that it would become a brand name on his custom-designed ink and markers, sold in boutiques and specialty shops in the U.S., Europe and Japan. "There was never, ever, ever the idea that I would make any money off... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
ViXS Systems Ports Orb Embedded Solution onto XCode(TM) Family of ICs Feb 21, 2008
"Ultimately, consumers want to pick their media, pick their screen, and press play," said Joe Costello, Chairman and CEO of Orb Networks. "The OeS platform enables device manufacturers to build better and synergistic product families because it bridges the gaps between content formats, media location, playback location, and user interface." ViXS offers a family of chipsets that support solutions used in today's high-volume digital TVs, CE products, portable media players, as well as tomorrow's... (PR Newswire)
TV betting service draws criticism Feb 21, 2008
Former head of the Inter-Church Gambling Taskforce, Tim Costello, argued that TV punting would expose children to gambling in the home when they previously would not have been. "This is another way for gambling to invade every space of life," Mr Costello said. (The Age)
Question time just the trailer to Libs' classic flick Feb 19, 2008
Peter "The Bookkeeper" Costello. Now that their Godfather sleeps with the fishes (politically speaking), they are free to talk without fear of getting whacked. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'Degrading' to expose Howard's fall Feb 18, 2008
Video: Senior Liberals - Peter Costello, Alexander Downer and Nick Minchin give their views to the ABC's Four Corners about John Howard's refusal to stand down as PM.. Senior federal Liberals "spilling their guts" about the Howard government's downfall is degrading, outspoken former Victorian Liberal premier Jeff Kennett says. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Costello blew it Feb 18, 2008
Peter Costello and John Howard ... FORMER senior Liberal ministers say Peter Costello blew his best chance of becoming prime minister when his handling of the 2006 flare-up over the leadership caused John Howard to change his mind about retiring ... Mr Costello, who was aware of the leak that caused the flare-up and did not try to stop it, rejects this, saying Mr Howard never seriously contemplated retiring. (Sydney Morning Herald)
These hopefuls aiming to lose real big Feb 17, 2008
"If I keep going like this, I'm not going to live to see my [3-year-old] daughter graduate from high school," said Al Costello, 45, of Everett, who owns Al's State Street Caf in Boston. Once a body-builder with a 32-inch waist, Costello now tips the scales at 285 pounds. (Boston Globe)
Wright was right Feb 16, 2008
Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette The Costello house in Peters, Washington County, has deep overhangs characteristic of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style. If Frank Lloyd Wright had been an art collector, he might have designed a house like Benjamin Costello's ... If America's most famous architect had been a lawyer, he might have had an office like Mr. Costello's. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
McNamee's lawyer predictsBushwill pardonClemens; GOP fires back Feb 15, 2008
NBC's Tom Costello reports. Its clear Democrats had expected a government-funded, TV show trial, and now theyre whining that Republicans didnt want to play, said the spokesman, Frederick Hill. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Seinfeld' bit player can do so much more Feb 10, 2008
Balaban says he liked the story by screenwriter Hugh Costello, "and when Susan became interested and Ralph jumped aboard, it didn't occur to me not to do it.". The film -- shot in 20 days at a century-old estate with 300 acres of gardens and a 23-room mansion on New York's Long Island -- never hints at penny-pinching, though Balaban says it was made on a bare-bones, $500,000 budget. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Astronautscheckshuttle for damage Feb 9, 2008
8: NBC's Tom Costello talks to space station astronauts Dan Tani and Peggy Whitson about life more than 200 miles above Earth. Nightly News. (MSNBC -- Technology)