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Friday 27 June 2008

Wife of comedian Denis Leary skewers celebrity

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The wife of comedian Denis Leary sends up Hollywood, marriage and celebrities in her new novel that is based on her experiences of dealing with her husband's fame and observations of film stars.

Ann Leary's first novel, "Outtakes From A Marriage," which was recently released in the United States, was written after 25 years of watching her husband, a libertarian stand-up comedian and actor, rise from obscurity to wide recognition.

"It's a story about marriage and it is also a look at what happens to people when they become famous," she said.

Leary decided not to write about her real life, living in a small town in Connecticut with her husband, because she said it was not very compelling.

"We are not the most exciting people," she explained.

The novel, which Publishers Weekly said shows "an eye for the comedy of manners of the rich and idle" comes four years after her memoir "An Innocent, a Broad" about the real-life story of the premature birth of son Jack in London and living in the British capital for several months.

"Outtakes from a Marriage" centers more on the effects of stardom on the celebrity, those close to them and the reactions of the public -- including on the red carpet.

Leary, 45, has her own experiences on the red carpet including being swept aside and overhearing photographers' blunt comments while snapping her husband, who is currently starring in his own U.S. television show "Rescue Me".

Thursday 19 June 2008

AZNAVOUR

Artist: AZNAVOUR

   Genre(s):
Folk
   Vocal

Discography:

Live Olympia 1980 CD2

Year: 1980
Tracks: 14

Live Olympia 1980 CD1

Year: 1980
Tracks: 15

Aznavour Live: Olympia (cd2)

Year: 1972
Tracks: 21

Liz Phair announces two more 'Guyville' performances

Friday 13 June 2008

Paul McCartney: 'I Want to Work With The Wombats'

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed he'd like to produce upcoming British rockers The Wombats.

The Beatles legend, 65, admits that he hasn't produced much music recently, and suggested his fellow Liverpudlians may not want to work with him.

He says, "I don't do much production now but it might be very tempting [to work with The Wombats]. I'm not sure they would want me.

"I had one of the guys from The Wombats in one of my classes. It was great. Now years later they're doing great."

Paul also revealed what current band he rates. "I like Radiohead - they're really cool," he said. "I think they're on it. Innovative.

"The Zutons, The Killers, The Wombats. There are a lot of good people around."

Paul is set to play alongside the Kaiser Chiefs and The Zutons at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on June 1. The show is part of the celebrations for the city's status as European Capital Of Culture.

McCartney, who recently finalized his divorce from Heather Mills, explained he'll be performing the big hits, but revealed he's "got a couple of surprises for Liverpool".

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