Stephanie on May 13, 2008 at 8:16 am (3 months, 2 weeks ago)
With the announcement that singer Tina Turner would soon be going out on tour after a seven year hiatus, I thought now would be a good time to whip out a clip of my favorite Tina performance of all time. I can’t be sure, but I think the year was 1985 and it was the Private Dancer Tour. Tina was on stage singing one of my favorite songs, “Tonight”, when she was joined by fellow rock star, David Bowie. The chemistry between these two artists is what makes this performance so great and the reason why it has become a classic amongst Tina fans like myself. Read the rest of this entry »
Stephanie on January 23, 2008 at 10:14 pm (7 months, 1 week ago)
Now that the WGA has agreed not to the picket the Grammys, artists are coming from left and right trying to grab a coveted performance spot on the shows 50th Anniversary telecast. So far Beyonce and Tina Turner have been confirmed and are expected to open the show with a duet. Rumors are also running rampant that Janet Jackson will perform, after a 21 year absence. Blake McGrath, a backup dancer for Janet, told MTV Canada in an interview that they were rehearsing for the show. However, no official word from Janet’s camp has come down so only time will tell if this rumor is true. Another name being thrown around is Whitney Houston. Word has it Clive Davis thinks the Grammys is the perfect place to re-introduce Whitney to the industry and world at large. Read the rest of this entry »
