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Ailing Liza Minnelli scraps concerts

Sat, 10/16/2010 - 11:16 by Rakhi

New York -- Entertainer Liza Minnelli announced on her Web site she is canceling a string of U.S. concerts because she has bronchial pneumonia.

She is no longer set to perform in Spokane, Wash., Friday; Appleton, Wis., Oct. 22; Joliet, Ill., Oct. 29; Indianapolis, Oct. 30; Boston, Nov. 7; Memphis Nov. 12; and Nashville, Nov. 13.

"Performing live is my passion and I'm greatly disappointed that I will not be able to continue my tour," Minnelli, 64, said in a statement. "I do not want to let down my fans as my loyalty to them has always been of prime importance in my life. I will be back on stage on Nov. 20."

Her return gig will be in Staten Island, N.Y., she said.

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Liza set for TCM special about parents

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 10:34 by Rakhi

Los Angeles -- Entertainer Liza Minnelli has been booked to discuss her parents' legacy with TCM interviewer Robert Osborne for a new U.S. television special.

"Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli" is to air Dec. 11. Rather than focusing on Minnelli herself, the special is intended to take the unique approach of centering on the lives and careers of Minnelli's famous parents, Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli, the cable network said.

In conjunction with the premiere, TCM said it will run two nights -- Dec. 11 and Dec. 14 -- filled with films starring Garland, directed by Vincente Minnelli and/or starring Liza Minnelli.

Liza Minnelli to release new CD

Thu, 07/15/2010 - 07:48 by Pankaj Damin

New York -- Liza Minnelli's latest album "Confessions," a collection of American classics, is set for release this September, Decca Label Group said Wednesday.

"Confessions" features some of Minnelli's favorite songs with accompaniment by her longtime pianist Billy Stritch, the record label said.

It is set for release Sept. 28.

"It just sort of happened," Minnelli said in a statement on the project came about. "I used to have these evenings at my house, usually on a weekend, and people like Tony Bennett -- or more surprising people like Janet Jackson -- would come by, and we would end up singing around the piano."

The Things They Say:

Tue, 09/01/2009 - 22:20 by Salinder Kumar

"That kid did more good for people than anybody will ever know, and all of his friends know it.

Liza minnelli pays tribute to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, who was the best man at her wedding to DAVID GEST.

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-IANS-WENN

Jennifer Lopez stunned by hubby's surprise birthday bash

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 18:18 by Natalie James

Los Angeles, July 27: Hollywood singer/actress Jennifer Lopez was left stunned after her husband Marc Anthony gave her a star-studded surprise party for celebrating her 40th birthday on Saturday evening in New York City.