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ROCK: HUEY LEWIS DOESN'T LIKE FIREWORKS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Huey Lewis is performing at one of the biggest fireworks displays in the nation, and there's just one problem: he doesn't like fireworks. Lewis says he's not opposed to them, but they're his least favorite part of Independence Day. It stems from a trip to Europe his family took when he was five years old. His family left him with a babysitter in a basement apartment in Spain during one of their big national holidays. Lewis says the fireworks were "feet from the window, and they were so loud they scared me for life." He says since that time, he has not been a fan of fireworks. However, he says he couldn't refuse playing a Fourth of July show with the Capitol in the background, which he says he likes so much he wishes he could take it with him. Lewis, along with Taylor Hicks and Jerry Lee Lewis, will play in Washington. It will be shown as "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS. < < 00:34 "" Margie Szaroleta Jerry Lee Lewis, Taylor Hicks and Huey Lewis are among the performers at the Independence Day celebration in Washington tonight. AP music correspondent Margie Szaroleta gives the details. ) < 00:00 "fireworks fan" Huey Lewis Huey Lewis says he doesn't like fireworks because of a European trip he took with his family when Lewis was five years old. ) < 00:00 "a problem" Huey Lewis Huey Lewis says he knows that being outside in the summer, at night and under lights, he's going to have to deal with bugs. ) < 00:18 "like it" Huey Lewis Huey Lewis says he enjoys playing Independence Day gigs. ) < 00:00 "with you " Huey Lewis Huey Lewis says he can't beat playing "A Capitol Fourth." < 00:48 "" Excerpt of Huey Lewis and the News Archive audio of Huey Lewis and the News, performing "The Power of Love."
POP: TAYLOR HICKS PLANS FOR PATRIOTISM, BUGS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- If a bug flies into Taylor Hicks' mouth tonight, it might be a gift. Hicks will perform at "A Capitol Fourth," the celebration in front of the Capitol that will be carried on PBS. Hicks says outdoor venues can attract bugs, especially under the lights, but "if you can incorporate that into your show, you've got a good thing going." Hicks says he's planning to wear a patriotic outfit, but not one covered in stars and stripes. He says, "I might just leave the American flag to be the American flag this time." Huey Lewis and Jerry Lee Lewis will also perform. < < 00:12 "for sure" Taylor Hicks Taylor Hicks says he'll wear a patriotic outfit but he probably won't go as far as wearing a star-spangled suit. < 00:00 "thing going" Taylor Hicks Taylor Hicks says he's prepared in case it's buggy when he's performing. < 00:22 "even more" Taylor Hicks Taylor Hicks says he will prepare differently for "A Capitol Fourth" than he does for his other shows. ) < 00:17 "the fireworks" Taylor Hicks Taylor Hicks was asked how he feels about fireworks. ) < 00:00 "" Excerpt of Taylor HIcks Archive audio of Taylor Hicks, performing "Just To Feel That Way."
POP: THE SAGA OF MADONNA, LENNY, A-ROD AND HIS WIFE
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's a complicated circle of gossip, denials and divorce involving Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, A-Rod and his wife. Madonna's publicist has denied rumors that her marriage to Guy Ritchie is falling apart. Us Weekly reported Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez had been visiting Madonna late at night and she had been sitting in Rodriguez's seats during a Yankees game. The New York Daily News reported that Rodriguez and his wife, Cynthia, have separated. Cynthia Rodriguez visited Kravitz in Paris, prompting rumors that Kravitz was involved in breaking up their marriage. Kravitz denies that. He says in a statement Cynthia is a friend and she came to his home in Paris "to escape from everything happening in New York City." He says he opened his home to her as a friend and it's "extremely hurtful" for him to be labeled an adulterer.
ALTERNATIVE: HEADSTONE STOLEN FROM GRAVE OF JOY DIVISION'S IAN CURTIS
LONDON (AP) -- The grave of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis is without a headstone. The BBC reports the headstone to Curtis' grave in northwest England was stolen sometime between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The stone is inscribed with his name, date of death and the words "Love Will Tear Us Apart." Police have no leads.
OLDIES: COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD TRIES TO BREAK GUITAR RECORD
CONCORD, Calif. (AP) -- Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish and more than 2,000 of his friends are hoping they've broken a world record. McDonald led 2,052 electric and acoustic guitarists who played "This Land Is Your Land" in a park in Concord, California, Tuesday night. They played for more than six minutes. Organizers believe it's enough to beat the Guinness World Record for guitar-ensemble playing. The current record is 1,802 people playing "Smoke on the Water" in Germany in 2007. It could take about a month for Guinness to verify the record.
POP: KYLIE MINOGUE RECEIVES OBE
LONDON (AP) -- Kylie Minogue says she was "nervous" and "a bit excited" to receive a special honor from Britain, since she's Australian. Minogue has received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE. Prince Charles bestowed the honor on her during a ceremony yesterday at Buckingham Palace in London. She describes the event as "emotional," "magical" and "wonderful." < < 00:06 "very excited" Kylie Minogue, singer Australian singer Kylie Minogue says she's proud to be honored for her career in music. < 00:11 "magical, wonderful" Kylie Minogue Australian singer Kylie Minogue says she's proud to be among the people who received honors at Buckingham Palace in London.
Last Update: July 04, 2008 03:06 EDT
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