Training is another area seriously lacking. With all the conferences, seminars, teleseminars, video training and group discussions unavailable to us in S.A, how are we expected to learn and to keep abreast of developments? Dial up is not powerful enough and anyway it is limited to times between 7pm and 7am, which is a bad time, as even if you stay up all night, it is roughly midnight to midmorning in the States. So how do we learn?
Jessica Simpson Calls Billy Corgan a ‘Very Dear Friend’
Rumored to be dating Billy Corgan, Jessica Simpson opens up about her relationship with the Smashing Pumpkins frontman, referring to him as a "very, very dear friend."
"I can’t find good enough words to speak about Billy," she tells Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show. Corgan worked on a song with Simpson for her new VH1 show "The Price of Beauty."
She says of her time in the studio with the rock star, "For him to give his time and talents and share them with me, it was a great experience and I hope we can do more music together."
Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson & More Stars Set to Celebrate Quincy Jones
Multi-Grammy-winning music producer Quincy Jones will soon be honored by the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and other music stars, who will record versions of his hit songs in a new album!
Q: Soul Bossa Nostra, set for release in May or June, will include contemporary versions of Jones’ classic hits performed by Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Snoop Dogg and others.
Jones will executive produce the album, which will compile songs selected by the artists themselves.
Glam Squad: March Magnificence
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Star Sightings: Marchin’ Around Town!!!
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Billboard’s Top 10 Albums This Week!
Discs by Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more are battling it out on the Billboard 200. Click the pics for this week’s top 10 albums!
Rascal Flatts Dish About Guest Starring on ‘CSI’
Country music supergroup Rascal Flatts guest starred on Thursday night’s episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and the band spilled behind-the-scenes secrets to ET!
"We jumped at the chance, the opportunity [to guest-star]," guitarist Joe Don Rooney told ET. "It’s been a blast."
We get to step out, do something different, added lead singer Gary LeVox. Weve all had the drive to try to maybe do some acting Its kind of a win-win for everybody.
Shakira Bestowed with Honor from UN
The United Nations presented popstar Shakira with a medal to acknowledge her philanthropic work for issues concerning children and youth.
Shakira founded the Barefoot Foundation in her native country of Colombia. The organization provides proper nutrition and an education to upwards of 6,000 children. It also extends its outreach to the kids’ parents and community.
At the ceremony in Geneva, Shakira made a call for others to offer service: "It’s not too late to keep our promise to our children, but we must act now. Together, we can make education and decent work for all a reality."
Academy of Country Music Announces Nominees
Country legend Reba McEntire and fellow singer Blake Shelton were up bright and early Tuesday morning to announce the Academy of Country Music Awards nominees on CBS’ "Early Show" and ET got the backstage scoop.
"We represent country music this morning, and that’s an honor," Blake said of reading the list of nominees.
Both Reba and Blake received a nomination, and Reba told ET, "We’re tickled. Absolutely wonderful." Blake chimed in, "I’m shocked right now. She’s actually holding me up right now."
Video: Donny Osmond’s First Interview Since the Death of Marie’s Son
The Osmond family has turned to one another as they strive to move forward following the suicide of Michael Bryan, Marie’s son. Marie’s brothers and nephew gathered in Utah on Monday night to support the release of David’s new album, "Reflected." They also used this as an opportunity to reflect on the tragedy that has afflicted their tight-knit family.
Donny Osmond said, "Whenever there’s a situation where there needs to be rallying, the Osmonds rally around each other and support each other. And, there’s a lot of that going on right now."
Upon receiving the devastating news of Michael’s death, the brothers immediately boarded Donny’s plane to join their sister in Las Vegas. "It meant a lot to her to have us at her house," reported Donny.
Aerosmith Announces Summer Tour of Europe
Almost seven months after calling off their last tour when singer Steven Tyler fell off a stage, Aerosmith is heading back out again, this time to Europe.
The legendary band’s "Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock" tour kicks off on June 10th in Sweden.
"Back by popular demand with more spit and fire than ever before, we’re coming across the pond and parting the waters as we go," Tyler said of the upcoming tour.
Top 10 Songs on the Hot 100: Ke$ha Dethroned!
Who dunnit? Who knocked Ke$ha’s long-reigning “TiK ToK” out of the No. 1 spot? Was it Lady Gaga? The Black Eyed Peas? Click the pics to find out, and see the rest of this week’s top 10 singles on Billboard’s Hot 100!
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