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Paramount Idol ContestantsTune Up for Finale
Last Updated: 10:46 PM 05/22/12 - The Paramount Idol competition finale will take place Wednesday evening hosted by CBS19's Tara Wheeler.
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Hot on the Hanger: Posh
Last Updated: 10:29 AM 05/22/12 - Posh is a store located on the downtown mall in Charlottesville that specializes in providing vintage and new clothing.
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Alan Jackson Concert Draws Thousands, Raises Funds
Last Updated: 9:13 AM 05/21/12 - After months of planning and anticipation, thousands packed into the parking lot of Louisa County High School Sunday night for the free Alan Jackson Concert.
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"Queen of Disco" Donna Summer Dies at 63
Last Updated: 1:17 PM 05/17/12 - Disco queen Donna Summer has died, a family spokesperson told the Associated Press. She was 63.
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Charlottesville Musical Duo Will Release Debut Album
Last Updated: 9:49 PM 05/16/12 - The Red Rattles is a musical duo from Charlottesville. Luke Nutting plays guitar and Dave Jacobs plays drums and is the lead vocalist.
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Judges Announced for "Paramount Idol" Finale
Last Updated: 12:45 PM 05/16/12 - The Paramount Theater is gearing up for the live finale of the "Paramount Idol" singing competition. The panel of celebrity judges for the contest has been announced.
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Celebrity Makeup Artist Shares Her Tips
Last Updated: 9:35 AM 05/15/12 - Top makeup artist to the stars, Lori Neapolitan visited the Newsplex to show how she makes actresses camera ready. She shared her advice with our Tara Wheeler.
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Aaron Neville Coming to Paramount Theater
Last Updated: 9:37 AM 05/15/12 - Soul and R&B singer Aaron Neville will perform at The Paramount Theater on the Downtown Mall on June 26.
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Reality TV, Religion Give Birth to Top Baby Names
Last Updated: 2:53 PM 05/14/12 - Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for baby boys for the 13th straight year.
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Opera Performance Comes to Charlottesville
Last Updated: 11:43 PM 05/09/12 - Lyrics Opera Virginia is presenting its version of the famous opera Carmen at the Paramount Theater.
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A-List Make-Up Artist Shares Her Tips
Last Updated: 9:34 AM 05/08/12 - Celebrity make-up artist Lori Neapolitan is in Charlottesville for the Simple Beauty event.
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Fashion Show to Benefit Local Museum and Public Television
Last Updated: 8:13 PM 05/07/12 - A high-end fashion fundraiser is being held at the Main Street Arena Thursday, May 10, 2012.
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Beastie Boys Co-Founder Dies at 47
Last Updated: 5:04 PM 05/04/12 - Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons says Adam Yauch, the gravelly voiced Beastie Boys rapper who co-founded the seminal hip-hop group, has died at age 47.
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Country Artist Performs to Help Benefit the Sexual Assault Resource Agency
Last Updated: 11:38 PM 05/03/12 - Country artist Ashley McMillen will be performing at Rapunzel's Coffee and Books in Lovingston, Friday evening at 8:00 p.m and Sunday at the Local in Belmont.
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Students Present Classic Musical
Last Updated: 11:24 PM 05/02/12 - Students at Albemarle High School are taking their talents to the stage. They have been busy rehearsing for their performance of the classic story "Fiddler On the Roof".
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Auditions Announced for "Paramount Idol" Singing Competition
Last Updated: 1:03 PM 04/25/12 - The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville is hosting its own Idol-esque singing competition.
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White House Gate Crasher Tareq Salahi to Run for Va. Governor
Last Updated: 7:02 PM 04/25/12 - White House gate crasher Tareq Salahi says he plans to run for governor of Virginia next year. Salahi gained fleeting fame with his now estranged wife as uninvited guests to a 2009 White House state dinner.
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Death Cab for Cutie Coming to Charlottesville Pavilion
Last Updated: 12:44 AM 04/25/12 - Alternative rock group Death Cab for Cutie will perform live at the nTelos Wireless Charlottesville Pavilion on July 14, the concert venue announced Tuesday.
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Hot on The Hanger: Tennis Players Talk Fashion
Last Updated: 9:11 PM 04/23/12 - Many athletes are in Charlottesville for the Boyd Tinsley Women's Clay Court Classic, but some of them took some time off the court to get ready for a fashion show.
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Fridays After Five Kicks Off
Last Updated: 10:11 PM 04/20/12 - Fridays After Five kicked off Friday evening. People came out to see Love Cannon, a musical group that mixes bluegrass and 80s music perform.
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Raya Brass Band Rocks the Newsplex
Last Updated: 9:39 AM 04/17/12 - A unique band stopped by the Newsplex. They had everyone in the studios, newsroom, control room, and even the receptionist dancing.
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Popular Nickelodeon Act Coming to Charlottesville
Last Updated: 11:57 AM 04/04/12 - The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, is coming to Charlottesville in September.
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2012 Fridays After Five Schedule Released
Last Updated: 11:49 PM 04/02/12 - The first half of the 2012 Fridays After Five schedule has been released. The 25th anniversary of the summertime concert series at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion will kick off on Apr. 20.
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Dates Set for 25th Anniversary of Virginia Film Festival
Last Updated: 1:21 PM 03/27/12 - The Virginia Film Festival has announced the dates for its upcoming 25th anniversary year. The 2012 festival will take place Nov. 1-4. Last year's festival drew more than 24,000 people and a record 27 sold-out screenings.
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Oscar Night America Raises $35,000 for Virginia Film Festival
Last Updated: 12:54 PM 03/13/12 - This year's Oscar Night America event at the Paramount Theater helped raise more than $35,000 for the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Film Festival.
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Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers Coming to Charlottesville
Last Updated: 3:16 PM 03/12/12 - Officials announced Monday that Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers are bringing their bluegrass sound to the nTelos Wireless Charlottesville Pavilion in June.
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New Music, Arts Festival Launches in Charlottesville
Last Updated: 11:58 AM 03/08/12 - The Tom Tom Founders Festival officially launched Thursday morning in Charlottesville. It will celebrate original music, arts and innovation for one month, starting on Founders Day, Apr. 13, Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
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Soundtrack to Charlottesville: Jessica Fisher
Last Updated: 9:50 AM 03/01/12 - Gospel singer Jessica Fisher says faith is at the forefront of her music.
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Many Attend Charlottesville's Oscar Night
Last Updated: 9:24 AM 02/27/12 - Many people walked the red carpet and watched the Academy Awards at the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville Sunday night. The Oscar Night America event was the only one of its kind in the state of Virginia.
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Oscar Night America Party Returning to Charlottesville
Last Updated: 12:53 PM 02/24/12 - The glitz and glamour of Hollywood is returning to the Paramount Theater for a third year. Charlottesville's Oscar Night America party will be on Sunday, Feb. 26.
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Soundtrack to Charlottesville: Tommy Wood
Last Updated: 11:38 AM 02/23/12 - Tommy Wood is a traditional country musician who is inspired by the old-time legends.
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Soundtrack to Charlottesville: Hunter Wolfe
Last Updated: 11:37 AM 02/23/12 - Hunter Wolfe is a dynamic 19-year-old from Orange County who performs a rocking brand of blues with his 15-year-old sister.
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Soundtrack to Charlottesville: Bennie Dodd
Last Updated: 11:40 AM 02/23/12 - Bennie Dodd has been a staple on the Charlottesville music scene for decades. He has performed at many places in Charlottesville including churches and fraternity parties.
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Dave Matthews Band Announces 2012 Summer Tour
Last Updated: 1:45 PM 02/15/12 - The Dave Matthews Band returns to the road this summer with a 41-stop North American tour that includes concerts in Bristow and Virginia Beach.
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'Modern Family' Toddler's Cuss Word Drawn Ire
Last Updated: 3:38 PM 01/18/12 - An anti-profanity crusader on Tuesday asked ABC to pull this week’s "Modern Family" episode in which a toddler appears to use a bleeped curse word.
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Goo Goo Dolls Announce JPJ Concert
Last Updated: 7:14 PM 09/26/11 - The Goo Goo Dolls will make their Charlottesville debut at John Paul Jones Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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Thousands Attend Dave Matthews Charity Concert
Last Updated: 11:16 AM 08/21/11 - Thousands of fans packed the nTelos Wireless Pavilion Saturday night to see mega stars Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. Fans came from all over the county to see the charity concert.
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Belmont Restaurant Hosts Songwriter Showcase
Last Updated: 9:31 AM 08/02/11 - Every Monday night The Local in Belmont transforms into a songwriter's hot spot where local musicians try to hit all the right notes.
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Bob Weir Postpones Jefferson Theater Show
Last Updated: 1:39 PM 07/27/11 - Red Light Management announced that Bob Weir has postponed his show at the Jefferson Theater and canceled his appearance with Merle Haggard at the nTelos Wireless Charlottesville Pavilion.
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Expedition Impossible Contestant Sets Down Roots in Greene County
Last Updated: 2:06 PM 07/27/11 - ABC's new reality series, Expedition Impossible, follows 13 teams as they traverse across Morocco. And one of the show's competitors, John Post, has recently set down roots in Greene County. He spoke to ABC16's Tara Wheeler about his traveling experience.
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Popular Charlottesville Radio Host Gets New Gig
Last Updated: 2:04 PM 07/27/11 - Longtime Charlottesville radio personality Jay Lopez has joined the staff at Monticello Media.
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Top of the Hops Beer Festival
Last Updated: 2:05 PM 07/27/11 - The 2nd Annual Top of the Hops Beer Festival will take place Saturday, September 10 at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Charlottesville.
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Police: Singer Amy Winehouse Dies
Last Updated: 2:04 PM 07/27/11 - Amy Winehouse, the beehived soul-jazz diva whose self-destructive habits overshadowed a distinctive musical talent, was found dead Saturday in her London home, police said. She was 27.
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Talent Show Provides Entertainment, Therapy
Last Updated: 2:03 PM 07/27/11 - The Charlottesville Therapeutic Program provided area kids a chance to shine on the stage. Participants put on the play Beauty and the Beast at Walker School gym before receiving awards.
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Va. Beach Hotel Owners Push for Video Poker
Last Updated: 11:17 AM 07/20/11 - Hotel owners along Virginia Beach's Oceanfront want local officials to push the legislature to allow video poker at their resorts.
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Emmy Nominees Announced
Last Updated: 12:21 PM 07/14/11 - The Emmy nominations are out and "Mad Men" is leading the series pack with 19 bids, including best drama.
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Dancing With the Stars: Terry Dean Recaps Week 2
Last Updated: 8:55 AM 09/28/10 - Terry Dean, of Terry Dean's Dance Studio, joined CBS19's Tiffani Sargent to offer his opinions on the contestants' performances during week two of the show.
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Terry Dean Breaks Down "Dancing with the Stars"
Last Updated: 9:36 AM 09/21/10 - Terry Dean, of Terry Dean's Dance Studio, joined CBS19's Tiffani Sargent to discuss the season premiere of Dancing With the Stars.
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Charlottesville Ready to Go Gaga
Last Updated: 12:06 AM 09/08/10 - The outrageous entertainer, Lady Gaga, will perform at the John Paul Jones Arena Wednesday night. Charlottesville fans are preparing to pay homage to their idol's unique style by visiting local party stores.
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Pole Dancers Take the Stage at the Paramount Theater
Last Updated: 11:21 AM 09/03/10 - Some of the best pole dancers in the nation are coming to Charlottesville for a competition at the Paramount Theater that is sure to heat up the stage.
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New additions to National Recording Registry
Library of Congress selects 25 historic recordings for preservation, from rock, rap, funk and country, to the voices of former slaves
Summer, Parton join National Recording Registry
Library of Congress names 25 historic recordings for preservation, from rock, rap and country, to Edward R. Murrow, Peanuts, and the voices of former slaves
"Dancing With the Stars" crowns a winner
A singer, an actor, and a football player were in the running to win the mirrorball trophy this season
Video: Beatles Abbey Road photo fetches $25k
A rare photograph, one of only six taken at the photo shoot for the Beatles iconic "Abbey Road" album cover, has sold at auction for over $25,000. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports.
Star Trek's "Scotty" finally launched into space
Actor James Doohan said in his will he wanted a space burial; 5 years later, SpaceX helps grant his wish