Post by CarolinaCutie on Aug 31, 2003 19:49:20 GMT -4
Entertainment highlights during Aug. 31-Sept. 6
In 1978, Teddy Pendergrass performed a "For Women Only" concert in New York. Ladies received white chocolate lollipops in the shape of a teddy bear.
In 1979, INXS played its first gig in Sydney, Australia.
In 1986, Debbie Gibson signed with Atlantic Records. She was still in high school at the time.
In 1988, actor Kevin Bacon married actress Kyra Sedgwick.
In 1989, a judge in Dublin, Ireland, decided not to convict U2 bassist Adam Clayton of marijuana possession, even though he admitted to the crime. Clayton agreed to contribute money to a women's center in Dublin.
In 1992, John Mellencamp and model Elaine Irwin got married at a cabin near Seymour, Ind., where Mellencamp grew up. They'd met while filming the video for his song "Get a Leg Up." She also appeared on the cover of his album "Whenever We Wanted."
In 1993, former Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In 1995, figure skater Tonya Harding made her singing debut with her band, the Golden Blades, in Portland, Ore. The crowd booed during her 15-minute set.
In 1997, Elton John recorded "Candle in the Wind 1997" just hours after performing it at Princess Diana's funeral. It became the best-selling single of all time.
In 2000, Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell married Leighanne Wallace in Atlanta.
In 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the first "American Idol" singing competition, beating out Justin Guarini and winning a recording contract. Nearly 22.5 million people tuned in to watch.
Also in 2002, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar married actor Freddie Prinze Jr. in Mexico.
Philly.com
ROTFLMBAO!!! Well one thing's for sure...she didn't live up to the phrase "break a leg" that time.
What's so weird is that I bought this single the day it was released and only played it once. R.I.P. Princess Di.
In 1978, Teddy Pendergrass performed a "For Women Only" concert in New York. Ladies received white chocolate lollipops in the shape of a teddy bear.
In 1979, INXS played its first gig in Sydney, Australia.
In 1986, Debbie Gibson signed with Atlantic Records. She was still in high school at the time.
In 1988, actor Kevin Bacon married actress Kyra Sedgwick.
In 1989, a judge in Dublin, Ireland, decided not to convict U2 bassist Adam Clayton of marijuana possession, even though he admitted to the crime. Clayton agreed to contribute money to a women's center in Dublin.
In 1992, John Mellencamp and model Elaine Irwin got married at a cabin near Seymour, Ind., where Mellencamp grew up. They'd met while filming the video for his song "Get a Leg Up." She also appeared on the cover of his album "Whenever We Wanted."
In 1993, former Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In 1995, figure skater Tonya Harding made her singing debut with her band, the Golden Blades, in Portland, Ore. The crowd booed during her 15-minute set.
In 1997, Elton John recorded "Candle in the Wind 1997" just hours after performing it at Princess Diana's funeral. It became the best-selling single of all time.
In 2000, Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell married Leighanne Wallace in Atlanta.
In 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the first "American Idol" singing competition, beating out Justin Guarini and winning a recording contract. Nearly 22.5 million people tuned in to watch.
Also in 2002, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar married actor Freddie Prinze Jr. in Mexico.
Philly.com
In 1995, figure skater Tonya Harding made her singing debut with her band, the Golden Blades, in Portland, Ore. The crowd booed during her 15-minute set.
ROTFLMBAO!!! Well one thing's for sure...she didn't live up to the phrase "break a leg" that time.
In 1997, Elton John recorded "Candle in the Wind 1997" just hours after performing it at Princess Diana's funeral. It became the best-selling single of all time.
What's so weird is that I bought this single the day it was released and only played it once. R.I.P. Princess Di.