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Luther Vandross Doc Coming to Theaters This Fall, Will Premiere on CNN, OWN, Max in 2025 (Exclusive)
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Luther: Never Too Much, the documentary on legendary R&b singer Luther Vandross, is coming to a theater near you this fall.
Giant Pictures is on board as the theatrical distributor for the film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and also visited the Tribeca Festival, Hot Docs International Film Festival and Nantucket Film Festival. In 2025, Luther: Never Too Much will premiere on CNN, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Max. The doc arrives nearly 20 years after the eight-time Grammy winner died in 2005 at age 54. He suffered a stroke in 2003.
“It was a joy to work on this film. Luther was a spectacularly talented performer, composer and producer. His influence was found in multiple genres, and it was a delight to discover each one,” award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, who directed the film, said in a statement. “It has been so much fun to see longtime fans remember why they love him,...
Giant Pictures is on board as the theatrical distributor for the film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and also visited the Tribeca Festival, Hot Docs International Film Festival and Nantucket Film Festival. In 2025, Luther: Never Too Much will premiere on CNN, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Max. The doc arrives nearly 20 years after the eight-time Grammy winner died in 2005 at age 54. He suffered a stroke in 2003.
“It was a joy to work on this film. Luther was a spectacularly talented performer, composer and producer. His influence was found in multiple genres, and it was a delight to discover each one,” award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, who directed the film, said in a statement. “It has been so much fun to see longtime fans remember why they love him,...
- 8/6/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The Oscars may be the Super Bowl of red carpet fashion — but festival season is the sartorial playground for summer style. The spring festival circuit kicked off in the Southern California desert with two weekends of Coachella at Indio’s Empire Polo Field, where the country music fest Stagecoach also takes place.
One of the best deals on last-minute music festival tickets right now is at Ticket Network, which is offering THR readers $150 off orders of $500 with code THR150 or $300 off $1,000 and up with code THR300.
Frequent music festgoers can also save up to 30 percent off concert tickets with FestivalPass, which offers some of the best deals and no ticketing fees on over 50,000 live events, hotels and more. Memberships range from $19 to $99 per month (or $210 to $1,080 per year with annual plans) and include early access, fee-free tickets and more perks.
You can also find some of the best discounts on...
One of the best deals on last-minute music festival tickets right now is at Ticket Network, which is offering THR readers $150 off orders of $500 with code THR150 or $300 off $1,000 and up with code THR300.
Frequent music festgoers can also save up to 30 percent off concert tickets with FestivalPass, which offers some of the best deals and no ticketing fees on over 50,000 live events, hotels and more. Memberships range from $19 to $99 per month (or $210 to $1,080 per year with annual plans) and include early access, fee-free tickets and more perks.
You can also find some of the best discounts on...
- 7/31/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Prince has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The induction took place on Saturday, July 27th at a 40th anniversary screening of Prince’s Purple Rain at the Target Center in his native Minneapolis. His induction marks the second time the Songwriters Hall of Fame has awarded an artist posthumously after inducting the late Cindy Walker in April.
Prince was inducted by Gilbert Davidson, a longtime colleague of the musician, who then bestowed the award to Prince’s sister, Sharon Nelson. “You will always remember his songs,” Nelson told the crowd. “This is the award he wanted more than any other in life — to be known as a great songwriter.”
Prince was originally supposed to be inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame a few different times — the organization’s policy requires that the songwriter must attend both the annual induction and the awards gala to be officially inducted,...
The induction took place on Saturday, July 27th at a 40th anniversary screening of Prince’s Purple Rain at the Target Center in his native Minneapolis. His induction marks the second time the Songwriters Hall of Fame has awarded an artist posthumously after inducting the late Cindy Walker in April.
Prince was inducted by Gilbert Davidson, a longtime colleague of the musician, who then bestowed the award to Prince’s sister, Sharon Nelson. “You will always remember his songs,” Nelson told the crowd. “This is the award he wanted more than any other in life — to be known as a great songwriter.”
Prince was originally supposed to be inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame a few different times — the organization’s policy requires that the songwriter must attend both the annual induction and the awards gala to be officially inducted,...
- 7/31/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
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Chaka Khan first rose to fame in the ’70s as the lead vocalist for the band Rufus, delivering hits like “Tell Me Something Good.” In 1978, the “Queen of Funk” launched her solo career with the smash hit “I’m Every Woman,” which became an empowerment anthem.
Throughout her career, Khan has won 10 Grammy Awards and sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide. She has collaborated with many artists, including Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones, showcasing her versatile talent across genres. Khan’s influence extends beyond music, as she has advocated for women’s rights, racial equality, and various humanitarian causes. So it’s no surprise that the O2 Silver Clef Awards bestowed upon her a special honor.
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Nordoff and Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity. Each year, the O2 Silver Clefs Awards raise millions for the organization while honoring legendary British musicians.
Throughout her career, Khan has won 10 Grammy Awards and sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide. She has collaborated with many artists, including Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones, showcasing her versatile talent across genres. Khan’s influence extends beyond music, as she has advocated for women’s rights, racial equality, and various humanitarian causes. So it’s no surprise that the O2 Silver Clef Awards bestowed upon her a special honor.
Chaka Khan at the 1985 Grammy Awards | CBS via Getty Images
Nordoff and Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity. Each year, the O2 Silver Clefs Awards raise millions for the organization while honoring legendary British musicians.
- 7/5/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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American Idol must replace Katy Perry at its judges table for the next season. While cast members have ideas for who they want to join the show, fans have an idea of a perfect addition. The newest idea is that someone that Idol snubbed in the past yet who became a major star should join to help the next batch of hopefuls.
Here is who fans want to see step into Katy Perry’s chair on American Idol next season.
American Idol Fans Want Maren Morris As Judge
When Katy Perry announced she was leaving American Idol, fans began dream casting her replacement. Names like Jon Bon Jovi and the first Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, topped many fans’ lists. However, a new name has popped up that would be ironic to say the least.
[Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon | YouTube]It has been 17 years since Maren Morris tried out for American Idol.
Here is who fans want to see step into Katy Perry’s chair on American Idol next season.
American Idol Fans Want Maren Morris As Judge
When Katy Perry announced she was leaving American Idol, fans began dream casting her replacement. Names like Jon Bon Jovi and the first Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, topped many fans’ lists. However, a new name has popped up that would be ironic to say the least.
[Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon | YouTube]It has been 17 years since Maren Morris tried out for American Idol.
- 6/29/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
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NPR’s Tiny Desk might be small, but Flo Milli’s presence as a performer made expansive use of the space. The rapper made her debut on the live performance series with a set that spanned her growing catalogue of hits, kicking off with rock versions of the ultimate self-affirmation anthem “Conceited” and the biting Ho, Why Is You Here? single “Bed Time.”
The 24-year-old kept commentary around her songs to a minimum during the performance, which featured support from Atlanta’s Band of Brothers and her two backing vocalists,...
The 24-year-old kept commentary around her songs to a minimum during the performance, which featured support from Atlanta’s Band of Brothers and her two backing vocalists,...
- 6/26/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
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Jonathan Majors was surrounded by supporters on Friday as he accepted his first award since he was convicted of assault and harassment in December.
The Creed III actor thanked God and Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee as he accepted the Perseverance Award at the 4th Impact Awards in Los Angeles while reflecting on his arrest and guilty verdict in his speech.
“I reckon folks wanna know about this last year,” Majors said in a clip shared on X. “As a Black man in the criminal justice system, I felt anger, I felt sadness, hurt, surprise. When they snatched me up out of my apartment in handcuffs, I didn’t feel like all that. I didn’t feel like Jonathan Majors, Mr. Creed, Mr. Kang. … I felt like a little scared, weak boy.”
He continued, “Despite the support and evidence that was in my favor, I knew shit was bad. And...
The Creed III actor thanked God and Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee as he accepted the Perseverance Award at the 4th Impact Awards in Los Angeles while reflecting on his arrest and guilty verdict in his speech.
“I reckon folks wanna know about this last year,” Majors said in a clip shared on X. “As a Black man in the criminal justice system, I felt anger, I felt sadness, hurt, surprise. When they snatched me up out of my apartment in handcuffs, I didn’t feel like all that. I didn’t feel like Jonathan Majors, Mr. Creed, Mr. Kang. … I felt like a little scared, weak boy.”
He continued, “Despite the support and evidence that was in my favor, I knew shit was bad. And...
- 6/22/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
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During Brittney Spencer’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut, the Baltimore-born musician delivered the first-ever live performance of “The Last Time,” a deep cut from her debut album My Stupid Life. As she explained mid-way through her six-song set, the song emerged from a conversation about the rarity of love songs in her writing catalogue. It’s often in those moments, when she leans into the creative acts she avoids, that Spencer finds breakthroughs.
“This album, I feel like it really cracked me wide open and it made me be a little more honest,...
“This album, I feel like it really cracked me wide open and it made me be a little more honest,...
- 6/21/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
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Meshell Ndegeocello brings the power of reflection and gratitude to NPR’s Tiny Desk. On Tuesday, the musician visited NPR to perform songs from her upcoming August, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, along with some classics.
Ndegeocello opened her Tiny Desk performance with “Travel,” where she played bass as vocalists Justin Hicks and Kenita Miller sang the track. “James Baldwin said that you think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read,” Ndegeocello said before introducing “Thus Sayeth the Lorde,...
Ndegeocello opened her Tiny Desk performance with “Travel,” where she played bass as vocalists Justin Hicks and Kenita Miller sang the track. “James Baldwin said that you think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read,” Ndegeocello said before introducing “Thus Sayeth the Lorde,...
- 6/18/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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NPR’s Tiny Desk is celebrating Black Music Month with a stacked lineup of performances by female artists, including a set from the Queen of Funk herself, Chaka Khan.
Running just over a half-hour with seven songs, Khan’s performance showcased her vocal prowess and electrifying presence. Opening with her 1974 hit, “Tell Me Something Good,” her five-piece band (plus three backing vocalists) brought the oomph, locking into an irresistible groove with ease.
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After the opening song, Khan sat down at the titular “tiny desk” for a moment and addressed the crowd. “Thank you for being here at Tiny Desk — it is tiny,” she joked, before adding “but it’s nice to be so close together with all of you.” From there, she performed hits like “Through the Fire,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Ain’t Nobody,” and more.
Watch the full video of Khan’s Tiny Desk concert below.
Running just over a half-hour with seven songs, Khan’s performance showcased her vocal prowess and electrifying presence. Opening with her 1974 hit, “Tell Me Something Good,” her five-piece band (plus three backing vocalists) brought the oomph, locking into an irresistible groove with ease.
Get Chaka Khan Tickets Here
After the opening song, Khan sat down at the titular “tiny desk” for a moment and addressed the crowd. “Thank you for being here at Tiny Desk — it is tiny,” she joked, before adding “but it’s nice to be so close together with all of you.” From there, she performed hits like “Through the Fire,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Ain’t Nobody,” and more.
Watch the full video of Khan’s Tiny Desk concert below.
- 6/12/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
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NPR’s Tiny Desk series is dedicating the month of June to “giving the ladies their flowers” during Black Music Month. On Tuesday, Tiny Desk hosted music legend Chaka Khan for a full 35-minute performance of her biggest hits.
The 10-time Grammy winner set the energy high with “Tell Me Something Good” before hitting high notes on “What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me” and “Bleiben Sie” in between sips of tea. “It is tiny but it’s nice to be so close together with all of you, I can see not...
The 10-time Grammy winner set the energy high with “Tell Me Something Good” before hitting high notes on “What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me” and “Bleiben Sie” in between sips of tea. “It is tiny but it’s nice to be so close together with all of you, I can see not...
- 6/11/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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Tierra Whack stopped by NPR for her first Tiny Desk Concert, performing a captivating set of old and new songs, and bringing out a special guest, the Phillie Phanatic.
Whack kicked off the performance with a number of tracks from her 2018 mixtape Whack World — “Flea Market,” “Pretty Ugly,” and more — bringing them to life with a seven-piece band dubbed The Big Backs. Then, she dove into material from her recently-released debut studio album, World Wide Whack.
One highlight came when Whack, a Philadelphia native, was joined by the Phillie Phanatic, who provided backup dancing for her performance of the World Wide Whack cut “Moovies.” Watch the full Tiny Desk Concert below.
Whack’s appearance came as part of NPR’s celebration of Black Music Month, which will see nine Black female artists perform on Tiny Desk: Whack, Tems, Chaka Khan, Kierra Sheard, Lakecia Benjamin, Meshell Ndegeocello, Brittney Spencer, Swv, and Flo Milli.
Whack kicked off the performance with a number of tracks from her 2018 mixtape Whack World — “Flea Market,” “Pretty Ugly,” and more — bringing them to life with a seven-piece band dubbed The Big Backs. Then, she dove into material from her recently-released debut studio album, World Wide Whack.
One highlight came when Whack, a Philadelphia native, was joined by the Phillie Phanatic, who provided backup dancing for her performance of the World Wide Whack cut “Moovies.” Watch the full Tiny Desk Concert below.
Whack’s appearance came as part of NPR’s celebration of Black Music Month, which will see nine Black female artists perform on Tiny Desk: Whack, Tems, Chaka Khan, Kierra Sheard, Lakecia Benjamin, Meshell Ndegeocello, Brittney Spencer, Swv, and Flo Milli.
- 6/9/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
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Mandisa, a singer who rose to prominence in the fifth season of American Idol and went on to become a Grammy Award-winning Christian artist, died at her home in Nashville, Tenn. on April 18. She was 47.
“We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” a rep for the singer told The Tennessean in a statement on April 19. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details. We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
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“We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” a rep for the singer told The Tennessean in a statement on April 19. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details. We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
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- 6/4/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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Before Simon (Théodore Pellerin) struts out on stage every night in his drag regalia, he prepares backstage by lip-syncing to Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman.” His persona, Glory Gore, isn’t fully formed at this point — she’s only been half-painted into existence — but when Chaka belts out the lyrics to her signature anthem, something physically shifts within Simon as he begins to inhabit the words and the woman inside him alike. Although the other drag queens roll their eyes and tease Simon for always playing the same song each night, it’s not long before everyone joins him for a communal singalong that speaks to the uniquely queer connection these queens have bonded through.
Yet “Solo” isn’t so much about belonging as it is the desperate need to belong, and it’s this pain that Simon is forced to work through when his life twists into...
Yet “Solo” isn’t so much about belonging as it is the desperate need to belong, and it’s this pain that Simon is forced to work through when his life twists into...
- 5/28/2024
- by David Opie
- Indiewire
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Jennifer Lopez Shuts Out Reporter Over Ben Affleck Divorce Rumor ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Jennifer Lopez called out a reporter after he asked her about the Ben Affleck divorce rumors when promoting her new Netflix film Atlas with co-star Simu Liu. On Wednesday, May 22, the 54-year-old actress/producer was in Mexico City promoting her latest film, Atlas, when a reporter interrupted the event to ask her a personal question.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Breakup rumors began swirling last week after reports surfaced that the” Air” actor Affleck had moved out of the couple’s home and was staying separately from his wife. Affleck and Lopez have not confirmed the rumors.
During a promotional event on Wednesday, a reporter interjected and asked the singer, “Is your divorce with Ben Affleck real? These rumors? What is the truth? What is the truth of the situation?”
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Jennifer Lopez called out a reporter after he asked her about the Ben Affleck divorce rumors when promoting her new Netflix film Atlas with co-star Simu Liu. On Wednesday, May 22, the 54-year-old actress/producer was in Mexico City promoting her latest film, Atlas, when a reporter interrupted the event to ask her a personal question.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Breakup rumors began swirling last week after reports surfaced that the” Air” actor Affleck had moved out of the couple’s home and was staying separately from his wife. Affleck and Lopez have not confirmed the rumors.
During a promotional event on Wednesday, a reporter interjected and asked the singer, “Is your divorce with Ben Affleck real? These rumors? What is the truth? What is the truth of the situation?”
Trending Who Is Chaka Khan’s Daughter?...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
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Judge Orders Angelina Jolie To Produce NDAs in Winery Case ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Angelina Jolie’s camp called out her ex-husband, Brad Pitt after an LA judge ordered the actress to provide all NDAs from the past eight years amid ongoing lawsuits over the couple’s French vineyard.
Brad Pitt filed a lawsuit against Angelina Jolie in February 2022, claiming that his ex-wife breached their contract by selling her Miraval winery shares without his consent. The couple bought Château Miraval from Tom Bove on May 8, 2008, for 25 million euros.
In the contentious case, non-disparagement agreements became a key component after Angelina Jolie claimed that she backed out of selling her stake in the company to Pitt over his request that she sign a mutual NDA that her lawyer deemed controlling. In response, Pitt’s attorneys claimed the actress, who has also routinely used NDAs, made the claims about Pitt’s proposed NDA...
Angelina Jolie’s camp called out her ex-husband, Brad Pitt after an LA judge ordered the actress to provide all NDAs from the past eight years amid ongoing lawsuits over the couple’s French vineyard.
Brad Pitt filed a lawsuit against Angelina Jolie in February 2022, claiming that his ex-wife breached their contract by selling her Miraval winery shares without his consent. The couple bought Château Miraval from Tom Bove on May 8, 2008, for 25 million euros.
In the contentious case, non-disparagement agreements became a key component after Angelina Jolie claimed that she backed out of selling her stake in the company to Pitt over his request that she sign a mutual NDA that her lawyer deemed controlling. In response, Pitt’s attorneys claimed the actress, who has also routinely used NDAs, made the claims about Pitt’s proposed NDA...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
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David Sanborn, the multi-genre saxophonist who performed with David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Carly Simon, James Taylor, and many more, has died. He was 78 years old.
Sanborn’s passing was confirmed on Monday via a post on his social media. “It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, six-time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn,” the post read. “Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications.”
Born in 1945, Sanbron was introduced to the saxophone during his childhood as a means of recovering from polio. By the time he was 14, he had the opportunity to perform with blues legends like Albert King and Little Milton, the first of his many, many collaborations.
In 1967, he joined The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, whom he played with at Woodstock two years later. In the early ‘70s, he began performing with more artists,...
Sanborn’s passing was confirmed on Monday via a post on his social media. “It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, six-time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn,” the post read. “Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications.”
Born in 1945, Sanbron was introduced to the saxophone during his childhood as a means of recovering from polio. By the time he was 14, he had the opportunity to perform with blues legends like Albert King and Little Milton, the first of his many, many collaborations.
In 1967, he joined The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, whom he played with at Woodstock two years later. In the early ‘70s, he began performing with more artists,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
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David Sanborn, beloved jazz saxophonist who is credited on songs for Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and many more, died Sunday. He was 78.
A message posted to the musician’s social media page confirmed the news, noting that Sanborn had been battling prostate cancer for the past few years. “Mr. Sanborn had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018, but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently. Indeed he already had concerts scheduled into 2025,” the message reads. “David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music. It has been said that he ‘put the saxophone back into Rock ’n Roll.’”
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn. Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications. pic.twitter.com/VyW...
A message posted to the musician’s social media page confirmed the news, noting that Sanborn had been battling prostate cancer for the past few years. “Mr. Sanborn had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018, but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently. Indeed he already had concerts scheduled into 2025,” the message reads. “David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music. It has been said that he ‘put the saxophone back into Rock ’n Roll.’”
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn. Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications. pic.twitter.com/VyW...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rania Aniftos, Billboard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Smooth jazz saxophonist David Sanborn, who played on recordings by Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and Carly Simon and performed live with David Bowie and the Rolling Stones, died in Tarrytown, New York, on Sunday afternoon. A rep confirmed the news to Rolling Stone. A message on Sanborn’s social media cited complications after an extended battle with prostate cancer. He was 78.
“Mr. Sanborn had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018 but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently,” the message said. “Indeed he already...
“Mr. Sanborn had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018 but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently,” the message said. “Indeed he already...
- 5/13/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
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The idea of artists needing a “career reboot” often has as much to do with the petulant impatience of content-saturated fans than the actual situation of the artist in question. But in the case of Sia, the urgency of a course correction is hard to deny. Sia broke out from the ranks of top-level songwriters-for-hire in 2014 with the self-emptying party-kamikaze ginormity of “Chandelier.” Her 2017 album This is Acting was a concept record of sorts that repurposed songs she’d originally written with singers like Adele and Rihanna in mind, of...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jon Dolan
- Rollingstone.com
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Why Is Tom Joyner in A Wheelchair? Cruise Host's Health Condition Explored - Main Image
Why is cruise host Tom Joyner in a wheelchair? When his 24th cruise shipped off, fans can't help but notice he is now in a wheelchair. What happened to him?
Tom Joyner is in a Wheelchair During His 24th Cruise Launch
Former American radio personality Thomas Joyner had recently launched his 24th Cruise for Fantastic Voyage, which sailed from Miami, Florida on April 27 this year.
After retiring from his The Tom Joyner Morning Show in 2019, Joyner has dedicated his career to marketing cruises for Black people, because, as he previously said, "Black people didn't do cruise ships for good reason. But the main reason then was because they weren't invited."
This year's musical lineup includes the legendary Chaka Khan, New Edition's Bobby Brown, and Ralph Tresvant, duo Ja Rule and Ashanti, Method Man & Redman,...
Why is cruise host Tom Joyner in a wheelchair? When his 24th cruise shipped off, fans can't help but notice he is now in a wheelchair. What happened to him?
Tom Joyner is in a Wheelchair During His 24th Cruise Launch
Former American radio personality Thomas Joyner had recently launched his 24th Cruise for Fantastic Voyage, which sailed from Miami, Florida on April 27 this year.
After retiring from his The Tom Joyner Morning Show in 2019, Joyner has dedicated his career to marketing cruises for Black people, because, as he previously said, "Black people didn't do cruise ships for good reason. But the main reason then was because they weren't invited."
This year's musical lineup includes the legendary Chaka Khan, New Edition's Bobby Brown, and Ralph Tresvant, duo Ja Rule and Ashanti, Method Man & Redman,...
- 4/30/2024
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Mandisa, the Grammy-winning contemporary Christian artist who enjoyed a successful run on American Idol, died Thursday. She was 47.
The musician, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was found dead at her home, her family said in a statement shared on social media. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details,” the family continued. “We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing...
The musician, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was found dead at her home, her family said in a statement shared on social media. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details,” the family continued. “We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing...
- 4/19/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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Paris Hilton knows a thing or two about fame. The reality show star and singer has lent her vocals to Sia’s new single, “Fame Won’t Love You.” The reflective, anthemic song will appear on Sia’s forthcoming album, Reasonable Woman, out May 3 via Atlantic Records.
The collaboration between the pair marks the start of their working relationship as Sia will serve as the executive producer of Hilton’s next LP. On the track, the duo suggests it’s better to prioritize relationships over the lure of fame, singing,...
The collaboration between the pair marks the start of their working relationship as Sia will serve as the executive producer of Hilton’s next LP. On the track, the duo suggests it’s better to prioritize relationships over the lure of fame, singing,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
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Madonna and Sean Penn were one of the biggest celebrity couples of the 1980s, but it didn’t work out for them. Despite their high profile, it seems like the reasons for their divorce are not widely discussed. Interestingly, Madonna wrote a song about a “destructive relationship” that seemed to resonate with Penn.
Madonna and Sean Penn met on the set of a famous music video
According to People, the Queen of Pop met Penn on the set of one of her defining music videos: “Material Girl.” Six months later, the two married on Madonna’s 27th birthday. Penn was 25 at the time.
At first, Madonna said their relationship was great because they shared the same temperament. Like many famous couples, they decided to play a couple onscreen. Together, they starred in the romantic comedy Shanghai Surprise, which became a notorious critical and commercial bomb.
Madonna was close to David Wolinski,...
Madonna and Sean Penn met on the set of a famous music video
According to People, the Queen of Pop met Penn on the set of one of her defining music videos: “Material Girl.” Six months later, the two married on Madonna’s 27th birthday. Penn was 25 at the time.
At first, Madonna said their relationship was great because they shared the same temperament. Like many famous couples, they decided to play a couple onscreen. Together, they starred in the romantic comedy Shanghai Surprise, which became a notorious critical and commercial bomb.
Madonna was close to David Wolinski,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Kelly Clarkson took on another iconic hit on Friday’s episode of her talk show. During her Kellyoke segment, the host delivered a cover of Chaka Khan’s Grammy-winning song “Ain’t Nobody” — the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s 1983 track with Rufus from their live album, Stompin’ at the Savoy.
“Ain’t nobody/Loves me better/Makes me happy/Makes me feel this way,” Clarkson belted out while backed by My Band Y’all. When looking back at her legacy, Khan told Rolling Stone in a December 2023 interview that she “never,...
“Ain’t nobody/Loves me better/Makes me happy/Makes me feel this way,” Clarkson belted out while backed by My Band Y’all. When looking back at her legacy, Khan told Rolling Stone in a December 2023 interview that she “never,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
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Darkthrone have released the new song “Black Dawn Affiliation,” the lead single from the Norwegian black metal veterans’ newly announced album, It Beckons Us All, out April 26th.
The duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto both commented on the new song, with Fenriz stating, “Nocturno Culto sculpted ‘Black Dawn Affiliation’ and as much as I writhe in woe trying to describe riffs I did not make, we are certainly rocking hard and dark around a dungeon of slow Kreator 1986-era riffs (think ‘Awakening of the Gods’ or ‘Take Their Lives’ from the Flag of Hate 12″).”
Nocturno Culto added, “It is not easy to describe the music you make, but for sure I will try…it’s heavy! Everything worked out as I hoped for this track. Some things are just forged in the studio, like as Fenrizs excellent vocals at the end of the song; and the choir I wanted.
The duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto both commented on the new song, with Fenriz stating, “Nocturno Culto sculpted ‘Black Dawn Affiliation’ and as much as I writhe in woe trying to describe riffs I did not make, we are certainly rocking hard and dark around a dungeon of slow Kreator 1986-era riffs (think ‘Awakening of the Gods’ or ‘Take Their Lives’ from the Flag of Hate 12″).”
Nocturno Culto added, “It is not easy to describe the music you make, but for sure I will try…it’s heavy! Everything worked out as I hoped for this track. Some things are just forged in the studio, like as Fenrizs excellent vocals at the end of the song; and the choir I wanted.
- 4/11/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
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Sia has re-teamed with Labrinth for an anthemic new single, “Incredible.” The track, which sees the duo boosting their self-worth, is the second listen from Sia’s forthcoming LP, Reasonable Woman, out May 3 via Atlantic Records, following her collaboration with Kylie Minogue, “Dance Alone.”
The singer initially debuted “Incredible” during her performance at the Cartier Trinity Launch in Paris in February. She has a longstanding collaborative relationship with Labrinth and they previously worked together on her album LSD, her Wonder Woman track “To Be Human,” and “Oblivion,” which appeared in Sia’s film Music.
The singer initially debuted “Incredible” during her performance at the Cartier Trinity Launch in Paris in February. She has a longstanding collaborative relationship with Labrinth and they previously worked together on her album LSD, her Wonder Woman track “To Be Human,” and “Oblivion,” which appeared in Sia’s film Music.
- 4/5/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
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The season of the very first sign of the zodiac is here, and that’s exactly why being a leader comes so easy for Aries folks.
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
- 3/30/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
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It’s been a year — one in which Barbie pink dominated fashion, the box office and the Oscar red carpet, notably on America Ferrera, who glittered in a custom Atelier Versace sheath, courtesy of stylist Karla Welch. Lest we forget, a side effect of the SAG-AFTRA strike was red carpets being rolled up for four months — but not before Cardi B shut down the Met Ball in Chenpeng and Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt hit the London premiere (an hour early, so the cast could attend before the strike began) in Alexander McQueen, as selected by Jessica Paster. Post-strike, stars like Hunter Schafer, decked out in ethereal Prada as styled by Dara, came back shining more brightly than ever at the Golden Globes. And who doesn’t love a Hollywood icon comeback? The fashion world trumpeted Demi Moore, who wore a Balmain swan as procured by Brad Goreski to the Feud: Capote vs.
- 3/27/2024
- by Carol McColgin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Kenny Ortega, the director of Disney Channel franchises High School Musical and Descendants, has returned to Paradigm for representation.
Previously at A3 Artists Agency, Ortega found his way back to the Hollywood talent agency by way of Paradigm partner and head of the New York office Jack Tantleff, and Paradigm managing partner Andrew Ruf.
Ortega’s film and TV directing and choreography work in the family and kids musical space includes 1992’s Newsies, the original Dirty Dancing, Hocus Pocus, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, Xanadu and the High School Musical franchise, for which he earned an Emmy for choreography.
He has directed and choreographed music videos, live TV and live concert performances for the likes of Miley Cyrus, Cher, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Dianna Ross, Mick Jagger, Gloria Estefan, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Pointer Sisters, Kiss and The Jonas Brothers.
In 2019, Netflix plucked Ortega away from...
Previously at A3 Artists Agency, Ortega found his way back to the Hollywood talent agency by way of Paradigm partner and head of the New York office Jack Tantleff, and Paradigm managing partner Andrew Ruf.
Ortega’s film and TV directing and choreography work in the family and kids musical space includes 1992’s Newsies, the original Dirty Dancing, Hocus Pocus, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, Xanadu and the High School Musical franchise, for which he earned an Emmy for choreography.
He has directed and choreographed music videos, live TV and live concert performances for the likes of Miley Cyrus, Cher, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Dianna Ross, Mick Jagger, Gloria Estefan, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Pointer Sisters, Kiss and The Jonas Brothers.
In 2019, Netflix plucked Ortega away from...
- 3/21/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Fool in Love Festival Books Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Al Green, and Chaka Khan for Inaugural Lineup
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A who’s who of funk, soul, pop, and R&b legends will play the inaugural Fool in Love festival in Inglewood, CA on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.
Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Al Green, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Smokey Robinson, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Kool & the Gang are among the acts highlighting Fool in Love’s 2024 lineup.
Other notable acts include Santana, Dionne Warwick, Charlie Wilson, The Spinners, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Morris Day & The Time, The O’Jays, Durand Jones, Mayer Hawthorne, The Delfonics, War, and more.
The one-day festival will take at Hollywood Park on the grounds adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Tickets to Fool in Love 2024, including Ga, Ga+, and VIP passes, will go on sale beginning Friday, February 16th. Registration for an advanced pre-sale is now ongoing.
Once tickets are on sale, fans can look for deals or get...
Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Al Green, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Smokey Robinson, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Kool & the Gang are among the acts highlighting Fool in Love’s 2024 lineup.
Other notable acts include Santana, Dionne Warwick, Charlie Wilson, The Spinners, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Morris Day & The Time, The O’Jays, Durand Jones, Mayer Hawthorne, The Delfonics, War, and more.
The one-day festival will take at Hollywood Park on the grounds adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Tickets to Fool in Love 2024, including Ga, Ga+, and VIP passes, will go on sale beginning Friday, February 16th. Registration for an advanced pre-sale is now ongoing.
Once tickets are on sale, fans can look for deals or get...
- 2/14/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
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Lionel Richie and Diana Ross will headline the first Fool in Love festival set to take place at Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood, California on Aug. 31.
The event will also bring together performances from pop, soul, and R&b legends including Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, Charlie Wilson, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The O’Jays, The Jacksons, and more.
The presale will begin Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. P.T. and a festival SMS list at FoolInLove.com is now open for sign-ups...
The event will also bring together performances from pop, soul, and R&b legends including Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, Charlie Wilson, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The O’Jays, The Jacksons, and more.
The presale will begin Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. P.T. and a festival SMS list at FoolInLove.com is now open for sign-ups...
- 2/14/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced this year’s slate of nominees, with 10 first-timers. On Saturday (Pst), the Cleveland museum and hall of fame revealed a list of 15 artistes eligible for induction at this year’s ceremony: Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne and Sade, reports People magazine.
“This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honours and celebrates,” John Sykes, chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said, “Continuing in the true spirit of Rock & Roll, these artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”
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“This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honours and celebrates,” John Sykes, chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said, “Continuing in the true spirit of Rock & Roll, these artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”
As per People, eligibility for nomination requires an artiste to have released their...
- 2/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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Sia enlisted the help of recent Grammy winner Kylie Minogue for her latest single, “Dance Alone.”
The duo reunited 10 years after previously working together on Minogue’s Kiss Me Once. The blissful pop track will appear on Sia’s Reasonable Woman, out May 3 via Atlantic Records. “I am not afraid/I know I’ll be ok/There’s nothing you can say,” the song declares before diving into the chorus: “I just want to dance alone/I ain’t never going home… I just want to dance alone/I just want to lose my phone.
The duo reunited 10 years after previously working together on Minogue’s Kiss Me Once. The blissful pop track will appear on Sia’s Reasonable Woman, out May 3 via Atlantic Records. “I am not afraid/I know I’ll be ok/There’s nothing you can say,” the song declares before diving into the chorus: “I just want to dance alone/I ain’t never going home… I just want to dance alone/I just want to lose my phone.
- 2/7/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
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Filled with wonderful musical performances exploring the 30-year career of Luther Vandross, Dawn Porter’s sweeping biographical documentary Luther: Never Too Much interweaves archival materials and new interviews in a manner that is effective at telling the story but somehow feels a little too distant from its subject. In particular, the selection of archival materials of Vandross, who passed away in 2005 at age 54, and the film’s later chapters divulging personal struggles with health and weight along with speculation about his sexuality, keep the viewer at arm’s length. Perhaps this is somewhat by design, a case of the film’s subject not speaking out, as some speculate for fear of alienating his female fans and perhaps his record label.
A barrier-breaking artist in many respects, Vandross grew up in the projects of the Bronx before becoming a seminal recording artist working as a background vocalist, producer, and later a...
A barrier-breaking artist in many respects, Vandross grew up in the projects of the Bronx before becoming a seminal recording artist working as a background vocalist, producer, and later a...
- 2/5/2024
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
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At the Grammys, Best R&b Album and Best Progressive R&b Album have gone to some of the most influential artists in the industry, including Erykah Badu, Boyz II Men, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Frank Ocean, Beyoncé and Robert Glasper (much to Chris Brown’s chagrin). Let’s break down this year’s contenders.
SEEFrom Billie Eilish to David Bowie, breaking down Grammy races for Best Music Video and Best Music Film
Best R&b Album
Emily King’s “Special Occasion” might be in fifth place here, especially considering King has the least commercial success and it’s not a particularly acclaimed album. Inversely, while Summer Walker is a huge star, the Grammys seem to be iffy on her: this is her first nomination ever despite multiple hit records. As such, it’s possible the relative lack of competition for the nomination played more of a role in...
SEEFrom Billie Eilish to David Bowie, breaking down Grammy races for Best Music Video and Best Music Film
Best R&b Album
Emily King’s “Special Occasion” might be in fifth place here, especially considering King has the least commercial success and it’s not a particularly acclaimed album. Inversely, while Summer Walker is a huge star, the Grammys seem to be iffy on her: this is her first nomination ever despite multiple hit records. As such, it’s possible the relative lack of competition for the nomination played more of a role in...
- 2/1/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
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The Conga Room is closing its doors.
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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R&b legends Keyshia Cole and Trey Songz will be going on tour this year for their Love Hard tour.
Joining them will be Grammy nominee Jaheim and “Can’t Raise A Man” singer K. Michelle.
“Been 10 years since I’ve done a tour!” Cole wrote in her announcement. “I owe this to Myself! And my fans to put on the best show of my career…this has been a goal of mine Forever…Thank U To Everyone Involved, I Appreciate you All. See u guys Soon… ”
The tour will have Cole, Trey Songz and Jaheim making 26 stops across the country. K. Michelle will be joining them on selected dates.
Major cities included in the stops are Atlanta, New York City and Las Vegas.
Though it’s been ten years since Cole has been on tour, her music has kept on going. In 2023, Cole released a new song, “No Love Lost,...
Joining them will be Grammy nominee Jaheim and “Can’t Raise A Man” singer K. Michelle.
“Been 10 years since I’ve done a tour!” Cole wrote in her announcement. “I owe this to Myself! And my fans to put on the best show of my career…this has been a goal of mine Forever…Thank U To Everyone Involved, I Appreciate you All. See u guys Soon… ”
The tour will have Cole, Trey Songz and Jaheim making 26 stops across the country. K. Michelle will be joining them on selected dates.
Major cities included in the stops are Atlanta, New York City and Las Vegas.
Though it’s been ten years since Cole has been on tour, her music has kept on going. In 2023, Cole released a new song, “No Love Lost,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
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Off-the-cuff performances are what beatboxers do best. On the latest episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, special guest Reggie Watts shifted into musician mode with ease when the host asked for a quick crash course in the quirky musical style.
Hudson was meant to be picking up some beatboxing herself but was so enthralled by Watts’ performance that she ended up just watching in awe — until she got the idea to lay down a vocal over his percussive beat. Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman” was their choice of song for the segment.
Hudson was meant to be picking up some beatboxing herself but was so enthralled by Watts’ performance that she ended up just watching in awe — until she got the idea to lay down a vocal over his percussive beat. Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman” was their choice of song for the segment.
- 1/17/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
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“I found a piece of my peace right here in Georgia,” says Chaka Khan, who just started a new life in the big rural property she purchased in that state. She recently sat in her bedroom there, gazing at the trees outside, and looked back at her life and career for our new interview with her, which you can hear on the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. Some highlights follow; to hear the full interview, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify,...
- 12/31/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
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Chaka Khan‘s bad blood with Kanye West is officially in the past.
If you were unaware, the 70-year-old “Through the Fire” music icon took issue with the way that she was sampled on Kanye‘s 2004 song “Through the Wire.” He spud up her vocals in a way that she was less than fond of.
However, during a recent interview, Chaka explained how she feels about the sample now and who she blames for her initial response.
Read more about Kanye West and Chaka Khan…
During an interview with Rolling Stone, Chaka confirmed that Kanye did not reveal he intended to alter her voice when the sample was cleared.
However, she doesn’t hold him accountable.
“And you know, that was my fault, too, for feeling salty about that in any way,” she said. “Because if I understood the rap game more completely, like I do now, then that wouldn...
If you were unaware, the 70-year-old “Through the Fire” music icon took issue with the way that she was sampled on Kanye‘s 2004 song “Through the Wire.” He spud up her vocals in a way that she was less than fond of.
However, during a recent interview, Chaka explained how she feels about the sample now and who she blames for her initial response.
Read more about Kanye West and Chaka Khan…
During an interview with Rolling Stone, Chaka confirmed that Kanye did not reveal he intended to alter her voice when the sample was cleared.
However, she doesn’t hold him accountable.
“And you know, that was my fault, too, for feeling salty about that in any way,” she said. “Because if I understood the rap game more completely, like I do now, then that wouldn...
- 12/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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You couldn’t pay Chaka Khan to put up with life on the road, the 70-year-old icon confirmed to Rolling Stone, saying she “will not do another tour” because “I got this rich-ass life.”
Khan, a 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, drew a distinction between herself and the kinds of artists who spend their later years singing old songs. “Some people, that’s all they have, you know? I got this rich-ass life. I’ve got great-grandchildren I want to get to know better. So I will not do another tour. I’ll do dates, but it won’t look like a tour. They’ll be far enough apart that I can have time to sleep in between.”
When asked if she’d ever retire entirely, she laughed: “Well, I might do that three or four times, like other bitches do.” Khan is equally uninterested in her legacy. “I don’t really care,...
Khan, a 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, drew a distinction between herself and the kinds of artists who spend their later years singing old songs. “Some people, that’s all they have, you know? I got this rich-ass life. I’ve got great-grandchildren I want to get to know better. So I will not do another tour. I’ll do dates, but it won’t look like a tour. They’ll be far enough apart that I can have time to sleep in between.”
When asked if she’d ever retire entirely, she laughed: “Well, I might do that three or four times, like other bitches do.” Khan is equally uninterested in her legacy. “I don’t really care,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Wren Graves
- Consequence - Music
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Lance Bass is joining the producing team of Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute, the critically acclaimed sold-out theatrical show!
Executive producers Bradley Bredeweg and Kelley Parker (Mad World Inventions) brought the 44-year-old former boybander on board as their show recently extended their run through January 14th at Hollywood’s The Bourbon Room (6356 Hollywood Blvd).
The smash hit jukebox-musical parody – playfully dubbed by Secret Los Angeles as the “show LA just won’t quit” and Ktla called it a “Spectacular stage show” – Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute pays homage to Tim Burton’s iconic 1990 film Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp and features renditions of some of pop music’s biggest songs including What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish), Dream On (Aerosmith), Uninvited (Alanis Morissette), I’m Every Woman (Chaka Khan), Shallow, I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor Swift), Shake It Out (Florence + The Machine) and Fast Car (Tracy Chapman).
“I am...
Executive producers Bradley Bredeweg and Kelley Parker (Mad World Inventions) brought the 44-year-old former boybander on board as their show recently extended their run through January 14th at Hollywood’s The Bourbon Room (6356 Hollywood Blvd).
The smash hit jukebox-musical parody – playfully dubbed by Secret Los Angeles as the “show LA just won’t quit” and Ktla called it a “Spectacular stage show” – Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute pays homage to Tim Burton’s iconic 1990 film Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp and features renditions of some of pop music’s biggest songs including What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish), Dream On (Aerosmith), Uninvited (Alanis Morissette), I’m Every Woman (Chaka Khan), Shallow, I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor Swift), Shake It Out (Florence + The Machine) and Fast Car (Tracy Chapman).
“I am...
- 12/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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For Chaka Khan, the end of 2023 was nothing short of triumphant. In November, she was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and she also moved from Los Angeles to a big, rural property in Georgia, where she says she’s found “peace of mind.”
The R&b icon, who just released a new fragrance (Chaka by Chaka Khan), and is still playing live dates even as she strives to wind down her touring schedule, looked back at some career highlights and struggles in the latest edition of our Last Word interview.
The R&b icon, who just released a new fragrance (Chaka by Chaka Khan), and is still playing live dates even as she strives to wind down her touring schedule, looked back at some career highlights and struggles in the latest edition of our Last Word interview.
- 12/28/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
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As Beyoncé continues to relish in the success of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, her dad is also entering his film era. On Tuesday, the businessman announced that he inked a deal with production company Say Unkel Entertainment to adapt his memoir Racism From the Eyes of a Child into both a film and a limited series, per Variety.
The first half of Knowles’ memoir will be covered in the feature film, recounting his early years growing up in Alabama during the Sixties and the race riots, where he was...
The first half of Knowles’ memoir will be covered in the feature film, recounting his early years growing up in Alabama during the Sixties and the race riots, where he was...
- 12/13/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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Mathew Knowles, the prolific music manager and father to artists Beyoncé and Solange, is ready to take his life story to the screen.
Knowles has partnered with production company Say Unkel Entertainment to adapt his 2017 memoir “Racism From the Eyes of a Child” into both a feature film and a limited series, Variety can report exclusively.
The film will cover the first half of his book and recount Knowles’ early years growing up at the epicenter of the race riots in early ‘60’s Alabama. He was one of six black students to attend an all-white school and participated in peaceful protests where he was burned with a cattle-prod and, on one occasion, arrested four times in one day.
His early struggles have been referenced and documented in numerous works by daughter Beyoncé, including the watershed music video “Formation” and in her various documentary films – most recently in the theatrical release “Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce.
Knowles has partnered with production company Say Unkel Entertainment to adapt his 2017 memoir “Racism From the Eyes of a Child” into both a feature film and a limited series, Variety can report exclusively.
The film will cover the first half of his book and recount Knowles’ early years growing up at the epicenter of the race riots in early ‘60’s Alabama. He was one of six black students to attend an all-white school and participated in peaceful protests where he was burned with a cattle-prod and, on one occasion, arrested four times in one day.
His early struggles have been referenced and documented in numerous works by daughter Beyoncé, including the watershed music video “Formation” and in her various documentary films – most recently in the theatrical release “Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce.
- 12/12/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
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Being a superstar doesn’t always mean having chart hits.
From massive rock groups and boy bands to iconic vocalists and singer-songwriters, there are countless acts that have managed to inspire generations of entertainers and win over millions of fans without having ever actually notched a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Over the years, there have been some especially surprising icons who would seem to have a few No. 1s under their belt, but for whatever reason, their songs never managed to wind up sitting at the top spot of the chart.
Not having a No. 1 doesn’t take away from these talented artists’ repertoire, and it’s pretty interesting to see how charts don’t always mean everything when it comes to a musician’s success and impact on the culture.
Click inside to see which artists have not notched at No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit…
One Direction
The...
From massive rock groups and boy bands to iconic vocalists and singer-songwriters, there are countless acts that have managed to inspire generations of entertainers and win over millions of fans without having ever actually notched a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Over the years, there have been some especially surprising icons who would seem to have a few No. 1s under their belt, but for whatever reason, their songs never managed to wind up sitting at the top spot of the chart.
Not having a No. 1 doesn’t take away from these talented artists’ repertoire, and it’s pretty interesting to see how charts don’t always mean everything when it comes to a musician’s success and impact on the culture.
Click inside to see which artists have not notched at No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit…
One Direction
The...
- 12/5/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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The much-praised Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute is a success!
JustJared.com can confirm that the jukebox-musical parody is extending its limited run at Hollywood’s The Bourbon Room through Sunday, January 14. The show pays homage to Tim Burton’s iconic 1990 film Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp. It also features renditions of some of pop music’s biggest songs including What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish), Dream On (Aerosmith), Uninvited (Alanis Morissette), Like a Prayer (Madonna), I’m Every Woman (Chaka Khan), Shallow, I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor Swift), Shake It Out (Florence + The Machine) and Fast Car (Tracy Chapman).
The December 1st opening night celebration welcomed Noah Centineo, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and 80′s pop icon Pat Benatar among many others. Check out the pictures from the premiere and production stills in the gallery!
Tickets for ‘Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute’ are $55 for Ga and $75 for VIP. Exclusively sold at FeverUp.
JustJared.com can confirm that the jukebox-musical parody is extending its limited run at Hollywood’s The Bourbon Room through Sunday, January 14. The show pays homage to Tim Burton’s iconic 1990 film Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp. It also features renditions of some of pop music’s biggest songs including What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish), Dream On (Aerosmith), Uninvited (Alanis Morissette), Like a Prayer (Madonna), I’m Every Woman (Chaka Khan), Shallow, I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor Swift), Shake It Out (Florence + The Machine) and Fast Car (Tracy Chapman).
The December 1st opening night celebration welcomed Noah Centineo, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and 80′s pop icon Pat Benatar among many others. Check out the pictures from the premiere and production stills in the gallery!
Tickets for ‘Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute’ are $55 for Ga and $75 for VIP. Exclusively sold at FeverUp.
- 12/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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Garth Brooks has taken his country music to Las Vegas and isn’t going anywhere else any time soon.
Back in May, the “Friends in Low Places” singer began his concert residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and will be there until December 16. He’ll be taking a break for a few months after but is scheduled to return to the Colosseum on April 18 next year.
Last week, Brooks performed at the opening of his new bar in Nashville, Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk.
“This town has been amazing to me,” Brooks said during his performance in Nashville. “When this [opportunity] popped up, the thought was, does Garth Brooks owe Nashville? You bet Garth Brooks owes Nashville.”
He then went on to explain the reason he named his bar after his hit song.
“You can like Garth Brooks. You can not like Garth Brooks. Either way,...
Back in May, the “Friends in Low Places” singer began his concert residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and will be there until December 16. He’ll be taking a break for a few months after but is scheduled to return to the Colosseum on April 18 next year.
Last week, Brooks performed at the opening of his new bar in Nashville, Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk.
“This town has been amazing to me,” Brooks said during his performance in Nashville. “When this [opportunity] popped up, the thought was, does Garth Brooks owe Nashville? You bet Garth Brooks owes Nashville.”
He then went on to explain the reason he named his bar after his hit song.
“You can like Garth Brooks. You can not like Garth Brooks. Either way,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
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H.E.R’s magnetic take on the Foo Fighters single “The Glass” was first previewed when she joined the band on Saturday Night Live in October. Following the performance, the singer and songwriter laid the track down on her own in the studio. Today, H.E.R.’s solo rendition of “The Glass” is available on streaming as the A-side of Foo Fighters’ double single release.
The other side of the record contains the original Foo Fighters recording of “The Glass,” which appeared on their studio album But Here We Are,...
The other side of the record contains the original Foo Fighters recording of “The Glass,” which appeared on their studio album But Here We Are,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
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