Debbie In Cannes

Debbie Harry will be in Cannes, France, performing at the Belvedere Vodka party on Friday, May 15th. The party coincides with the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

Blondie and Pat Benatar Launch 2009 Summer Tour

Two Female Rock Icons Share Stage Together For First Time Ever New York, NY --- (May 11, 2009) For the first time ever, two pioneering rock legends, Blondie and Pat Benatar, will share the stage on the Call Me Invincible tour. They will be joined by special guests The Donnas. They will embark on a trek across the U.S., beginning in Saratoga, CA on July 21st and ending August 23rd in Houston, TX. The Blondie and Benatar ticket gives fans of all ages three decades of hits from the two female rock icons for the price of one! Says Blondie front woman Deborah Harry, "Pat Benatar is not only a friend, but a fearless female rocker who has entertained me and her wealth of fans for so many years. This will be a reunion for us both and being able to bring our two shows to fans across the country is very exciting!" Between Blondie and Benatar, the tour will feature songs from a combined ten Platinum albums, eight #1 Hits and countless other favorites including "Heart of Glass," "Heartbreaker," "Call Me," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Rapture," "Invincible," "One Way or Another" and "Love is a Battlefield." Pat Benatar adds, "Deborah and I have been friends forever. I'm thrilled that we're finally getting an opportunity to tour together, it should be a blast." The tour also showcases original artwork created by New Orleans artist, Tim Neil. His unique design will be the recognizable image of the tour featuring the clever blending of both iconic faces and will also be available for purchase on select merchandise items. For tour dates and ticket information, please check out www.blondie.net and www.benatarfanclub.com.

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Debbie Covers Fleetwood Mac With GoodSquad

Check out Debbie performing with GoodSqaud at "Night Of 1000 Stevies": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inRG_06aTs0

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Deborah Harry amfAR Appearance June 11 2009

Deborah Harry will appear at the "Honoring with Pride 2009" fundraising event for amfAR on June 11th, 2009, honoring Lady Bunny, Patricia Field and Cleve Jones. Debbie will appear alongside a star studded cast including host Alan Cumming, Ari Gold, Colton Ford, DJ Billy Beyond, Flotilla DeBarge, Cheyenne Jackson and Christian Siriano. For more info and to buy tickets, please visit www.deborahharry.com.

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YouTube: Debbie At Carrera Vintage Sunglasses Launch

Deborah Harry performing "Rapture" live at The Carrera Vintage Sunglasses launch March 13th, 2009 at Angel Orensanz Foundation, NYC.

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Big Womble With Debbie

Debbie Harry has donated a play list from a concert two weeks ago and a t-shirt - both personally signed - for the Big Womble raffle. The organization raises money for UK charities. Find out how to buy a ticket and see pictures of the items at www.bigwomble.org.uk

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Deborah Harry in new play NANCY AND NICOLE in New York

Pop superstar and acclaimed actress DEBORAH HARRY plays the leading role of the mysterious General in a staged reading of NANCY AND NICOLE, a comic thriller by TOM SIME. The play, presented by The Modern Stage, launches "Oh. Nine. A Play Reading Series" at the Bleecker Street Theatre, 45 Bleecker Street in the NoHo area of New York City's East Village, on Monday, Feb. 9 at 8 pm.

Deborah plays an enigmatic foreign General encountered by a pair of hapless smugglers stranded far from home. The guys aren't sure if the General is friend or foe, but she's their only hope of escape. The playwright describes this suspenseful comedy as "the adventures of two straight guys in a gender-bent world."

NANCY AND NICOLE will be the first of nine plays by Modern Stage founder TOM SIME scheduled for the series, which marks his debut as Writer in Residence at the theater. The readings will be performed Monday nights at 8 p.m. starting Feb. 9 and ending March 30, with no performance on March 16.

Admission to the readings is a $10 suggested donation. Each reading is followed by a free reception. No reservations are needed or taken; admission is first-come, first-serve, pay at the door. The readings will be performed in the theater's downstairs space.

The theater, also the venue of the hit comedy Sleepwalk With Me, is located at the corner of Bleecker and Lafayette, a block north of Houston Street and just down the street from the Public Theater. Nearby subway stations include Broadway-Lafayette for the B-D-F-V lines and Bleecker Street on the 6.

Coincidentally, the theater is also less than a block away from 315 Bowery, former location of the late, hallowed nightclub CBGB, where Ms. Harry's massively popular, influential and still-thriving band Blondie gained early fame.

For more information, call the theater at 212 260 8250 or email modernstagenyc@yahoo.com. On the web: www.themodernstage.com

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Deborah Harry to Play Fundraiser at I.C.E.

"Deborah Harry returns to I.C.E. for a fundraiser to help the children of our school. If you are looking to see Ms. Harry perform in a cool theater space, get tickets to the show. You'll see her do solo numbers, and perform with support from ICE musicians and teachers Roy Nathanson and Sean Sondregger, and the ICE student band." More information at the I.C.E. School web site.

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White Christmas Party Benefiting GMHC

Mr. Patrick Duffy Presents
Andrew Buckler's White Christmas Party
A Holiday Party and Concert Benefiting GMHC

Come one, Come all it's an all inclusive party complete with performances and a little something for everyone. It's an Event NOT TO BE MISSED!

Tis the season of giving and two of Downtown's brightest sons are giving back to a most worthy cause. Event-planning impresario, Mr. Patrick Duffy, and fashion designer, Andrew Buckler, have teamed up to throw a holiday party and concert on Saturday, December 20 at Santo's Party House, to support GMHC's efforts to reduce HIV infections, help people living with HIV maintain and improve their health and independence, and keep HIV prevention and treatment and national priority.

Mistress of Ceremonies, Lady Bunny will be hosting a constellation of performing stars including Debbie Harry, Jasper James, Angelique Ali, Michele Balan, Sequinette, Acroback. The hosts for the evening will include Cator Sparks, Chef Josie, Kelly Cutrone, Kevin Crawford, Spencer Sweeney, Deryck Todd, Kai Kuhne, Pedro Andrade and The Trinity. The DJs for the night will be SPANK, Prince Peter and Max Pask. The event sponsors are SKYY Vodka, Classic Cars and HX.

"Guests must be at least 21 years of age."

$40 Ticket Price: 9 til late
Includes 2 hour SKYY VODKA Bar (9 pm –11 pm) and evenings concert

$25 Tickets Price: 11 pm til late
Doors open at 11 pm includes concert

For tickets and more information visit Gay Men's Health Crisis

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Fall Out Boy rope in their heroes

"Fall Out Boy have admitted they were 'honoured' to work with Elvis Costello and Debbie Harry on their new album. The emo rockers roped in the legendary singers along with Lil Wayne, Panic At The Disco's Brendon Urie and Gym Class Heroes singer Travis McCoy for their fifth record Folie a Deux. Singer Patrick Stump said: 'To say I'm influenced by Elvis Costello is a gross understatement. To have him on this record was just a real honour.' He went on: 'Debbie Harry's song came together very naturally. She's amazing and she just added so much authority to the song.'"

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DEFinition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop

A new book, titled "DEFinition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop" by Cey Adams with Bill Adler, contains some rare Charlie Ahearn stills of Deborah Harry and Blondie making the "Rapture" video in 1981. (Check out a review of the book at Mic to Mic, or buy the book here .) The significance of the "Rapture" video is discussed in the chapter on hip-hop video and film.

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Billboard Announces Women In Music Honorees

"Ciara, Deborah Harry and Colbie Caillat will be honored at Billboard's third annual Women in Music breakfast, to be held Oct. 24 at New York's St. Regis Hotel. Ciara will receive the Woman of the Year award, which recognizes success as a recording artist and leadership in embracing the changing music business. Harry will be honored with the Icon award, given to a woman whose art and career have blazed trails for successive generations. Caillat, who broke through last year with her debut album, 'CoCo,' will receive the Rising Star award, acknowledging early success and greatest potential among artists who have released two or fewer albums."

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New York Magazine: In Conversation - Debbie Harry and Santogold

"Debbie Harry is still a young punk: Dressed in a loose floral dress and Converse sneakers, she pouts a little while waiting for Santogold to put on an elaborate purple leather jacket and lime-green hot pants, then carefully pack up a suitcase’s worth of clothes after her photo shoot. But the classic rock icon and the flashy emcee have more in common than meets the eye: Both make power pop out of the hip sounds of their era, both became famous in their early thirties, and both, they discover, are ambivalent about the way New York’s music scene has changed over the years."

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Debbie Harry And Roy Nathanson To Appear At Joe's Pub Oct 12 2008

Debbie Harry has been scheduled to appear at the Public Theater's celebration of the tenth anniversary of Joe's Pub in New York. "Roy Nathanson and friends with special guest Debbie Harry" will appear on Oct. 12 at 2:30 PM. Tickets are free, but you must follow the instructions on Joe's Pub Virtual Line (www.joespub.com) to snag a pair. Requests will be taken until October 5th and you can request tickets to as many shows as you like. On October 6th you can log on and see if your request has been granted. For more information, check www.joespub.com

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ROCK & RESCUE Auction: Autographed Debbie Harry Artwork

Debbie Harry, the face of rock/New Wave band, Blondie, is an avid supporter of Rational Animal, an organization whose mission is to increase public awareness about at-risk animals in New York City. She has contributed this fabulous piece of art, donated by Marc Jacobs, for ROCK & RESCUE 2008 auction.

One side blue, the other a fuschia color, the print depicts Debbie Harry and the band name "Blondie." What's more, each side is autographed by Debbie herself!

This amazing piece of artwork measures a whopping 71 and 7/8 inches x 48 inches. Click on this link (http://www.charityfolks.com/cfauctions/auction_bid.asp?auctionid=12587&catname=Music&mcid=8749) to bid and for more information.

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3rd Annual Gimme Shelter Rock & Rescue

Debbie Harry is scheduled to perform at the 3rd Annual "Gimme Shelter Rock & Rescue" benefit show in New York City on October 6th, 2008. The event will be hosted by Adam Horovitz (aka Adrock of the Beastie Boys) and Gina Gershon, and will also feature performances by Lissy Trullie, Jesse Malin, Goonsquad, Bloody Social, Earl Greyhound and Adam Green, with DJ sets by Moby and J.D. Samson (of Le Tigre). The event will include an auction with items from Debbie Harry, Beastie Boys, Black Crowes and more! For more information check the Highline Ballroom site at highlineballroom.com and the Gimme Shelter site at rational-animal.org.

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Debbie Harry And Fergie Rock "Fashion Rocks 2008"

Debbie Harry performed in New York City last night at the Fifth Annual "Fashion Rocks" at Radio City Music Hall. She performed "Call Me" as a duet with Fergie. The show was recorded for TV and will air on CBS on Tuesday, September 9th. Check out some great photos at DayLife.com.

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New Single Fit Right In b/w Heat Of The Moment Now On Sale!

The wait is over! Deborah Harry's new single "Fit Right In" backed with "Heat Of The Moment (Feat. Mecca Dawn)" is now available in the US and ready for immediate download! Check out www.deborahharry.com or go directly to the single on iTunes US and Amazon US!

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HOWLUCINATION '08: "LOW LIFE CITY"

LEAVING THE 21ST CENTURY
HOWL! FESTIVAL AND THE JACKIE FACTORY PRESENT
HOWLUCINATION '08: "LOW LIFE CITY"
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7
5-7 PM, FREE ADMISSION
TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK, NYC
mothernyc.com/lowlife
howlfestival.com

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF BRILLIANT BOWERY PERFORMANCE

On September 7, JACKIE FACTORY producers CHI CHI VALENTI and JOHNNY DYNELL will present their second annual HOWLUCINATION to crown this year's HOWL! FESTIVAL. HOWLUCINATION is a new spectacle created by the JACKIE FACTORY each year as an evening event for HOWL!. The new LOW LIFE CITY follows on the heels of their first HOWLUCINATION at HOWL! - last year's scandalous LOW LIFE. LOW LIFE CITY is a two hour theatrical showcasing the East Village - and especially, The Bowery, in a lavishly costumed production starring dozens of downtown's finest. A time-travelling, bawdy and witty cavalcade of talent, this show is not recommended for children!

This year's superb cast is now complete - MCs PAUL ALEXANDER (of "The Ones") and HATTIE HATHAWAY, Bowery Belle DEBBIE HARRY, icon JOEY ARIAS with master puppeteer BASIL TWIST, burlesque supernovas DIRTY MARTINI, MISS DELIRIUM TREMENS and JONNY PORKPIE and NASTY CANASTA of PINCHBOTTOM BURLESQUE, GOON SQUAD featuring MISS GUY, drag divinity SWEETIE, butoh ensemble VANGELINE THEATER, WORLD FAMOUS *BOB*, LOGO song star ADAM JOSEPH as The Irish Tenor, slapstick duo DUELLING BANKHEADS, sister act ACID BETTY and EPIPHANY, sensationalist AMBER RAY, Bay Area artiste FAUXNIQUE, BLACKLIPS eminence POISON EVE, members of THE PIXIE HARLOTS, and New Bowery treasures TRINA ROSE, HEATHER LITTEER aka JESSICA RABBIT DOMINATION and TIGGER!

For pictures from last years edition visit LOW LIFE @ HOWL 2007 on FLICKR HOWLUCINATION '08: LOW LIFE CITY was inspired by the seminal LUC SANTE book "LOW LIFE: The Lures and Snares of Old New York." It continues a body of work born at JACKIE 60 a decade ago, with past editions in London, Minneapolis and of course, last year's HOWL! For the show's producers, East Village residents for over two decades, this annual show is a Valentine to the neighborhood's past, present and future stars. Dress Up and join us in the park! Wear NYC demimonde evening glamour (1860-2010), Gangs of New York, Victorian/Edwardian rags, newsboy caps, B'hoy for Butch Women, corsets and vintage lingerie, Bowery Belle ringlets, Opium Den loungewear, Vampyre of Gotham, black parasols, Bowery Twink, velvet, 19th century Clownwear, Top Hats or Bowery Punk.

THE HOWL! FESTIVAL was named in honor of the groundbreaking poem by ALLEN GINSBERG and began in 2002. HOWL celebrates the East Village and Lower East Side's role as a preeminent locus of culture, with signature events like the group reading of HOWL and ART AROUND THE PARK. Centered in Tompkins Square Park, the festival attracts more than 100,000 visitors bringing to the clubs, galleries, parks, streets, and theaters of Manhattan's Lower East Side.

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REVOLUTIONARY ACTS - A BENEFIT FOR THE LIVING THEATRE

Barbara Maier, in association with GOODIE magazine, will present Revolutionary Acts: A Benefit for The Living Theatre Honoring Judith Malina.

Talent set to perform includes Tony-nominated Justin Bond, Debbie Harry, Eisa Davis and Coleman Domingo of Tony-winner Passing Strange, and Nellie McKay, among an impressive list of audacious performers.

Mon., Aug. 25th 7PM
Barbara Maier presents
A BENEFIT FOR THE LIVING THEATRE
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St., NYC
Tickets: $50
($30 standing room)
212-967-7555
Table Reservations (two-drink or $12 food min.) 212-539-8778

Producer Maier says, “In the spirit of Judith Malina and The Living Theatre, I’ve encouraged the performers to contribute provocative works, social and political commentary.” The benefit is meant to provide substantial relief to the iconic The Living Theatre, which is experiencing financial challenges.

More details at www.joespub.com

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