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Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack died at his home in Dubois, Wyoming yesterday at the age of 65. He had been battling cancer for some time and succumbed to complications of the disease with his family at his side. Hossack was a member of the Doobie Brothers between 1971 and 1973, playing on several of the band's best-known hits, including "Jesus Is Just Alright," "Listen to the Music" and "China Grove." Hossack returned to the band when they reunited in 1987 and was a mainstay of the group through the next two decades.
Malawi's government on Tuesday (March 13) accused Madonna of not consulting over her plans to build 10 new schools in the poor southern African state and said the singer seemed more interested in promoting her global image than helping with education there. The singer, who has adopted two children from Malawi, announced in January her Raising Malawi charity was teaming up with the non-profit group buildOn to construct the schools, which would educate at least 1,000 children a year. Malawi's Ministry of Education spokeswoman told Reuters the government was "fed up" with Madonna. The pop star did not immediately comment on the criticism.
Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth did not disappoint the many fans who'd camped out in advance of Monday (March 12) night's premiere of the highly anticipated film, "The Hunger Games," hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars as they graced the red carpet. Lawrence, in particular, showed star power as she walked the arrival line as fans screamed her name. The Oscar nominated actress plays the role of Katniss Everdeen in the "The Hunger Games," which is based on the successful teen book of the same name by best selling author Suzanne Collins.
Lindsay Claiborn, Reuters.
