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Born in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, she was one of seven children raised by devout Christian parents. She sang in church, and in her teens joined a funk group called The Crow, so named because Donna was the only black member of the group. At eighteen, Gaines left home and school to audition for a role in the cast of the Broadway musical, Hair. Unsuccessful in getting the part in the Broadway show (Melba Moore got the role)... |
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News in english
about Donna Summer
(October / 2009)
WILL AND JADA TO CO-HOST NOBEL CONCERT: Performers will include Wyclef, Donna Summer and more. Date: 01 Oct 2009
Eurweb -
*Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith will serve as co-hosts for this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, which will take place on Dec. 11, organizers announced Wednesday.
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Will And Jada Smith To Host Nobel Concert Date: 01 Oct 2009
The Star -
Hollywood A-list actor Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith will host the Nobel Peace Prize concert to be held in Oslo, Norway in December. The concert which will feature the likes of Wyclef Jean, Donna Summer and Toby Keith will be “an awe-inspiring experience” promises the actors.
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Ask Billboard: Latest Greatest Hits, Part 2 Date: 23 Oct 2009
Billboard -
Readers continue to discuss Britney Spears' "3" and other songs, including those by Donna Summer, that became hits as new cuts on best-of albums.
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Elton John announces details for annual AIDS benefit Date: 27 Oct 2009
LiveDaily -
Former President Bill Clinton will be among the honorees at the annual Elton John [ tickets ] AIDS Foundation benefit event, entitled "An Enduring Vision," according to a press release. The Nov. 16 benefit--which will be held at New York City's Cipriani Wall Street--will feature special musical guest Donna Summer [ tickets ] . In a statement, John said, "Donna Summer's energy, voice and spirit ...
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Columns > Blister Date: 28 Oct 2009
Orlando Weekly -
Sometimes you get caught in a moment, whether it’s yours to embody or not. The lights dim to a dull yellow, a glass clinks with another off in the distance, a rose petal dances in the smoke-filled air before lighting on the top of your rouged cheekbone, and suddenly you’re Bad Girl Donna Summer, dripping in lace and ambivalence as the night spreads its legs in front of you.
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