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Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Still rockingProving the adage that old pop stars don't ever really retire (they just fade away until the time is right for a comeback), iconic soul/R&B diva Tina Turner will return to the road for the first time in eight years.The 68-year-old Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer will embark on a North American tour, which kicks off Oct. 1 in Kansas City.In 2000, Turner, one of the most dynamic performers of her generation, played a farewell world tour marking the end of her career as a live performer. But her part in a well-received duet at this year's Grammys lured the singer back to the touring circuit.
No laughing matterTonight's Young American Comedy tour at Trump Marina Hotel Casino, featuring comics Mike Young, Sam Tripoli and Bret Ernst, has been cancelled. Refunds available at point of purchase.Tickets on sale todayAshlee Simpson June 28 at Wildwoods Convention Center.KC & the Sunshine Band July 11 and 12 at Bally's Atlantic City.Hot Water Music July 11 at the Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia.Bow Wow, left, July 15 at House of Blues Atlantic City inside the Showboat Casino-Hotel.Eve 6, the Nudies July 16 at House of Blues Atlantic City.Nine Inch Nails Aug. 29 at the Wachovia Center, Philadelphia.Nightwish Aug. 29 at the Trocadero.Rocky Horror Picture Show Sept. 27 at House of Blues Atlantic City.For all events, except at the Wachovia Center, call 800-736-1420 or visitwww.ticketmaster.comFor Wachovia shows, call 800-298-4200 or visitwww.comcasttix.comOn TVtonightOn the heels of her Oscar-nominated performance in the indie hit "Juno," Ellen Page stars in "An American Crime." It's a film based on the events surrounding the real-life murder of an Indiana teen. The cast also includes Catherine Keener (above right with Page), James Franco and Bradley Whitford. 9 p.m., Showtime
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