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NOT-SO-SWEET EMOTION

Nov 9, 2009 11:36 AM CST

Steven Tyler Quits Aerosmith: Band

Move follows missed tour dates and apparent dissension

(Newser) - Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has left the band, according to rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford and lead guitarist Joe Perry, who have suggested that they're looking for a new singer. The news comes after a disastrous summer tour in which Tyler broke his shoulder in a stage fall and canceled many...

Smoking Prince Harry
Turns to Celeb Hypnotist

Sep 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT

Smoking Prince Harry Turns to Celeb Hypnotist

Paul McKenna has also helped Ronnie Wood, Guy Ritchie

(Newser) - Prince Harry is reading celebrity therapist Paul McKenna’s Quit Smoking Now in a bid to finally swear off cigarettes, the News of the World reports. After quitting for a year, Harry recently smoked at a friend’s wedding, and apparently got hooked again after RAF training and breaking with...

Cowell: Quitting
Idol 'Feels Right'

Apr 21, 2009 9:38 AM CDT

Cowell: Quitting Idol 'Feels Right'

Says his plan is no negotiating trick

(Newser) - Simon Cowell has three hit shows worldwide, including America’s most popular; he pulls in $36 million a year from Fox; and the success of Susan Boyle is raising the talent guru’s profile even higher. But, he tells the New York Times, he’s not backing off statements to...

Yahoo to Reorganize in
Wake of Microsoft Bid

Jun 20, 2008 7:26 AM CDT

Yahoo to Reorganize in Wake of Microsoft Bid

Company execs quit amid changes

(Newser) - Regrouping in the aftermath of Microsoft’s takeover bid, Yahoo plans to consolidate its myriad branches, the Wall Street Journal reports. President Susan Decker aims to centralize the mail, search, and home-page teams to help boost earnings and justify its rejection of Microsoft’s $47.5 billion offer; some executives...

Signs Point to Clinton Exit

Jun 2, 2008 5:54 PM CDT

Signs Point to Clinton Exit

Schedule empties out; staffers told to tally expenses

(Newser) - With the final primaries a day away, the press corps is following a trail of breadcrumbs that may lead to a quick departure by Hillary Clinton. Campaign staffers were urged to turn in all outstanding expense receipts by week’s end, the Atlantic reports. And advance staffers were told they’...