LONG BEACH - Director James Cameron, singer Sheryl Crow, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and former CIA covert operations officer Valerie Plame Wilson are among the more than 40 speakers and musicians coming to Long Beach this week for the annual invitation-only TED Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center.
TED - which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design - brings together 1,500 of the most creative and scientific minds to Long Beach, which is hosting the event for the second consecutive year, from Wednesday to Saturday. Organizers moved the event here last year after it outgrew its venue of 24 years, Monterey.
"Once again, it brings world-class luminaries, leaders and thinkers from a variety of walks of life and disciplines to Long Beach," said Steve
Goodling, president and CEO of the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, adding that hotels are full.
Themed "What the World Needs Now," this year's conference features a diversity of speakers ranging from anti-
slavery activist Kevin Bales to spider silk scientist Cheryl Hayashi.
And what the world needs now is something of a rethink, said TED Curator Chris Anderson.
"Whether it's climate change, health care, or the sputtering global economy, you can't miss the sense of frustration and malaise," he said. "Public policy stumbles forward, ever more compromised and complicated, but there seems little to celebrate.
"At TED2010, we expect a different kind of conversation. We've lined up a spectacular group of speakers with the ideas to help us break out of this toxic tangle, ideas that are insightful, provocative, mold-
breaking and inspiring. In the long run they can make a significant difference to our shared future."
On Wednesday, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will be presented with the 2010 TED Prize, a $100,000 award to be used by the recipient to make real his "one wish to change the world."
Oliver has been involved in various projects, including a campaign to improve nutrition at schools that prompted the UK government to invest $1 billion to overhaul lunches. He has also spoken on health-related issues, such as obesity and diabetes, and founded Fifteen Foundation, which helps disadvantaged 18- to 24-year-olds learn to work and lead in the restaurant industry.
Also speaking at TED is Long Beach native Chip Conley, founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, a boutique hotel company with lodgings in Northern and Southern California, including Hotel Maya, Long Beach's newest waterfront lodging.
Conley, a first-time TED speaker, will discuss "why it's important that business and political leaders focus more on the intangibles of life, like happiness, to manage their operations," he said.
Conley said he is especially excited to hear speeches by Gates and creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson.
"It's people who are coming together and spreading really interesting new ideas about how the world can work in many different ways, and I think it's fascinating that they've chosen Long Beach to be the place," Conley said, adding that TED puts Long Beach on the map.
Goodling would not discuss the length of TED's contract in Long Beach, but did say that TED "has committed for several years."
"We're absolutely thrilled to have that privilege, but like any relationship we know that we must continue to earn it," he said. "And all of us - the hotels and the city - have worked very hard to respond to the TED organizers and the needs of their members."
One example of something suggested by TED guests was installing more lighting along Ocean Boulevard to create a safer walk from the Convention Center to the Hilton, Goodling said.
"Not only will this benefit TED and all the attendees but it will benefit all of our groups and visitors and residents in the downtown area," he said.
karen.robes@presstelegram.com, 562-499-1303
Source: Press Telegram, Long Beach, California
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Sabato 6 Febbraio 2010 / Saturday February 6, 2010
[NEWS] SHERYL COMING TO "COUGAR TOWN"
Cougar Town has recruited singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow for a three-episode arc, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Sheryl will make her first appearance on the show in March as a new girlfriend for Grayson (Josh Hopkins).
Giovedi' 4 Febbraio 2010 / Thursday February 4, 2010
[2010 TOUR] SHERYL CROW IS COMING TO RIVERBEND
Sheryl will open this year’s Riverbend Festival, according to Friends of the Festival Executive Director Chip Baker.
The announcement comes on the heals of today’s announced additions to the lineup: George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, The Whigs and Carmine Appice Slamm.
Sheryl will take the Coca Cola stage on the next June 11.
[NEWS] SHERYL GUEST STAR ON EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
Sheryl and Miranda Lambert makes a special guest appearance on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” which will be aired on ABC sometime in the spring.
The show is hosted by Ty Pennington, formerly a carpenter on the show Trading Spaces. The series is devoted to rebuilding families' homes when the family is in need of new hope.
Here's some pictures posted on Twitter by Ty Pennington:
Mercoledi' 3 Febbraio 2010 / Wednesday February 3, 2010
[2010 TOUR] NEW DATE ADDED - GREENVILLE, SC
Peace Center Press Release - Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow will make her first appearance at the Peace Center on April 12th. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 5th at 9:00am (box office) and 10:00am (phone and Internet). Priority window for Peace Center donors and Broadway subscribers beginning February 1st.
[VIDEO] EXTRATV - SHERYL AND JAMIE FOXX ON THE GRAMMY RED CARPET
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[VIDEO] SHERYL CROW PRESENTING @ 52ND GRAMMY AWARDS
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[NEWS] SHERYL CROW AND DELAI LAMA TO RAISE AWARENESS OF WHOLE CHILD INTERNATIONAL AND THE EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN WORLDWIDE
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2010 – His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, will give his first large-scale public address in Los Angeles since September 2006 on Feb. 21 at the Gibson Amphitheatre. Grammy-winning singer Sheryl Crow will open the public address given by His Holiness, “Cultivating Compassion and the Needs of Vulnerable Children.”
Whole Child and His Holiness come together the weekend of February 20 as Whole Child launches a global initiative to raise awareness of the emotional needs of vulnerable children.
“I am delighted to be a part of this special weekend with Whole Child International and His Holiness the Dalai Lama,” said Crow. “There are millions of children globally who don’t get the care they need. As a mother, it’s an honor to be involved.”
Tickets are on sale now through Live Nation at www.livenation.com and at all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.ticketmaster.com for the 1:30 PM event on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at the Gibson Amphitheatre.
“We are thrilled to have Sheryl alongside us as a strong voice,” said Karen Gordon, Founder and CEO of Whole Child. “We look forward to her support as we elevate the care of vulnerable children globally.”
The Dalai Lama will be in Los Angeles for two days with Whole Child to speak with distinguished gatherings of philanthropists, top academics, government officials, and the public to highlight the needs of vulnerable children worldwide.
The announcement of His Holiness’s visit and details of the weekend are at www.wholechild.org
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the temporal and the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He frequently states that his life is guided by three major commitments: the promotion of basic human values or secular ethics in the interest of human happiness, the fostering of inter-religious harmony, and the welfare of the Tibetan people, focusing on the survival of their identity, culture, and religion.
Whole Child International
Whole Child International is a global NGO working to elevate the level of childcare for vulnerable children worldwide. It believes that all children, as a matter of human rights, should have the opportunity to fulfill his or her developmental potential. Whole Child International strives to build culturally sensitive solutions that incorporate best practices into the care of institutionalized children. Over the past three years, Whole Child has staged interventions in eight childcare institutions with the support of government organizations in El Salvador and Nicaragua. Learn more at www.wholechild.org.
Lunedi' 1 Febbraio 2010 / Monday February 1, 2010
[NEWS CIOCCOLOSE] JAMIE FOXX AND SHERYL CROW TO COLLABORATE
"Extra's" Mario Lopez caught up with Jamie Foxx and Sheryl Crow on the Grammy red carpet, where the two stars discussed a possible song collaboration.
"I'm doing my album, I would love to do something with you... I would love to, I'm serious," Foxx tells Crow.
Crow said she'd already heard some of his upcoming album through friend Justin Timberlake, and thought it was "unbelievable." As to doing a song together, she invited Foxx to sing on her next album!
Eager to get recording, Foxx shared some possible lyrics with "Extra." "There was a cowboy born on the plane, she was the wind that blew out his flame..."
Source: ExtraTV
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[PICS] 52ND GRAMMY AWARDS - INTERVIEW @ RED CARPET
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[PICS] 52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
Guardate che donnina cioccolosa!
Sheryl arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center
on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Domenica 31 Gennaio 2010 / Sunday January 31, 2010
[PICS] MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR - SHERYL CROW INTERVIEW
[PICS] 52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS - SALUTE TO ICONES HONORING DOUG MORRIS
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 30: Sheryl Crow and Taylor Swift at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY
Awards - Salute To Icons Honoring Doug Morris held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 30, 2010 in
Beverly Hills, California. Photo by Kevin Mazur.
Photo1&2: red carpet; Photo 3: Sheryl with Richie Sambora; Photo4: with Taylor Swift Photo 5: with Katy Perry (L) and Taylor Swift (R)
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Sabato 30 Gennaio 2010 / Saturday January 30, 2010
[LIVE REVIEW] 2010 MUSICARES (USA TODAY)
By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY
LOS ANGELES — Friends and disciples led Neil Young on a journey through the past, singing his songs and his praises at the 20th annual MusiCares gala Friday night.
"He made the free world a better place to rock in," said actor/musician Jack Black, host of the benefit at the Los Angeles Convention Center. "Long may Neil run."
Named 2010's Person of the Year, Young, 64, was celebrated for his artistic and philanthropic contributions, especially his longtime commitment to Farm Aid and the Bridge School for children with severe speech and physical disabilities.
The Recording Academy charity event, which provides financial and medical and assistance to musicians in need, drew a record crowd of more than 2,200, including such brand names as Jeff Beck and Brian Wilson.
Black discouraged civilians from confronting celebrities with convoluted tales of adoration. "Keep it caveman," he said.
The stage served up a steady parade of stars, starting with John Mellencamp, joined by T Bone Burnett on guitar, performing a brawny version of Down By the River. Ozomatli's Mr. Soul, a brassy, bruising slice of psychedelic Latin rock, followed, and then the mood turned mellow with Jackson Browne's Don't Let It Bring You Down and a duet of Long May You Run by Stephen Stills and Sheryl Crow.
Stills returned for Crosby, Stills & Nash's Human Highway, and Crow reappeared for one of the evening's high points, a rendition of Helpless with Elton John, Leon Russell and Neko Case.
"As a philanthropist and humanitarian, you're one my heroes," said John, who spoke of Young's early support and generosity. "I'll never forget your kindness."
Ballads and midtempo tunes dominated the bill: Only Love Can Break Your Heart performed by Lady Antebellum, Tell Me Why by Norah Jones, Lotta Love by Jason Mraz and Shawn Colvin. The twangy harmonies of Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams graced Comes a Time.
Introducing the harrowing The Needle and the Damage Done, Dave Matthews said, "Death is a wicked way for life to remind us how precious it is."
Rising band Everest turned Revolution Blues into Dylanesque punk. Elvis Costello, reminiscing about hearing early Young tunes on Radio Luxembourg, played The Losing End (When You're On).
Wilco, providing another peak moment, delivered an impassioned Broken Arrow that built to a cacophonous climax. Ben Harper, on acoustic slide guitar with three backup singers, revived protest tune Ohio. And Keith Urban and John Fogerty joined forces on a rollicking Rockin' in the Free World.
Not every effort soared. James Taylor's Heart of Gold felt unrehearsed, Dierks Bentley's flavorless Cinnamon Girl had none of the original's charm. And the Red Hot Chili Peppers' off-key A Man Needs a Maid lumbered. As for Josh Groban's formal treatment of Harvest Moon: bad fit.
In a live auction, Elton John coughed up $12,000 for the chance to sing background vocals on Brian Wilson's next album. Afterward, Black began to improvise, first with his shoes, which fetched $500.
"It has arch supports," he said. "Those are not included. I'll give you the socks later."
Next he offered his tie. "Flowers, colors — 50 bucks?"
A fan paid $100. And finally:
"Who wants my pants?" he said, dropping his trousers to reveal red boxers. He warned the cameraman, "Don't go close up!"
Black hoisted a large sign that Young had created backstage for performers. It read: "Just do what you want to do. Don't listen to anyone else."
"This should get more than my shoes," Black said.
Sure enough. Young agreed to sign it, and a bidder paid $20,000.
The flustered honoree took the podium and thanked the night's many musicians.
"I forgot how many songs I've written," Young said. "It's been a great night. Wore me out."
He expressed discomfort in gazing back, that it's difficult to recognize the prolific young artist who wrote Broken Arrow. And he wonders what's left in his quiver.
"I listen to some of those songs — who was that guy?" he said. "Look at Tony Bennett. He rocks. I look at that man and say, 'I can do this.' I'm going to keep on going, and I hope you do, too."
Source: USA Today, January 30, 2010
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[PICS] 2010 MUSICARES - RED CARPET - NEW PHOTOS
For Kevin! ;-)
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[PICS] 2010 MUSICARES - RED CARPET, SHOW AND BACKSTAGE
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 29: Sheryl Crow onstage at the 2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute To Neil Young at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California (Photos by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
John Mellencamp, Jack Black and Sheryl
GALLERY 1: RED CARPET
GALLERY 2: SHOW
GALLERY 3: BACKSTAGE
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Venerdi' 29 Gennaio 2010 / Friday January 29, 2010
[PICS] 2010 MUSICARES - REHEARSAL - JANUARY 28, 2010
Sheryl with Stephen Stills at the 2010 MusiCares person of the year tribute To Neil Young rehearsals held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage)
[PICS] 52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS - SALUTE TO ICONES HONORING DOUG MORRIS 
