Janis Paige, the ebullient redhead who starred in the original Broadway production of The Pajama Game and in such Hollywood musicals as Silk Stockings and Romance on the High Seas, has died. She was 101.
Paige, who was discovered in the 1940s while performing at the legendary Hollywood Canteen, died Sunday of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, her friend Stuart Lampert announced.
Paige starred on her own network sitcom, playing a widowed nightclub singer struggling to raise her 10-year-old daughter, on the 1955-56 CBS series It’s Always Jan, and she had recurring roles as Dick van Patten’s free-spirited sister on ABC’s Eight Is Enough and as a hospital administrator on CBS’ Trapper John, M.D.
The actress also turned in two memorable guest-starring stints in 1976, playing an attractive diner waitress named Denise who tempts Archie (Carroll O’Connor) to cheat on Edith (Jean Stapleton) on All in the Family...
Paige, who was discovered in the 1940s while performing at the legendary Hollywood Canteen, died Sunday of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, her friend Stuart Lampert announced.
Paige starred on her own network sitcom, playing a widowed nightclub singer struggling to raise her 10-year-old daughter, on the 1955-56 CBS series It’s Always Jan, and she had recurring roles as Dick van Patten’s free-spirited sister on ABC’s Eight Is Enough and as a hospital administrator on CBS’ Trapper John, M.D.
The actress also turned in two memorable guest-starring stints in 1976, playing an attractive diner waitress named Denise who tempts Archie (Carroll O’Connor) to cheat on Edith (Jean Stapleton) on All in the Family...
- 6/3/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Billie Eilish may not have debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200 with her new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” but she still achieved some personal-best metrics. The album accumulated 339,000 equivalent album units, her highest total ever in a single week. Of those units, 191,000 came from traditional album sales, also her strongest result. And the lead single, “Lunch,” debuted at number-five on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest debut of her career yet. Given Eilish’s stellar track record in top Grammy categories, could we then see “Lunch” win her Record of the Year and Song of the Year again?
Eilish has already made history in both categories. She won Record of the Year in 2020 and 2021 for “Bad Guy” and “Everything I Wanted,” respectively, making her just the third artist to win that award in consecutive years; that feat had previously been achieved by Roberta Flack (“The First Time Ever I...
Eilish has already made history in both categories. She won Record of the Year in 2020 and 2021 for “Bad Guy” and “Everything I Wanted,” respectively, making her just the third artist to win that award in consecutive years; that feat had previously been achieved by Roberta Flack (“The First Time Ever I...
- 5/30/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Bonnie is as known for her lifelong commitment to social activism as she is for her music. She was a founding member of Muse (Musicians United for Safe Energy) which produced the historic concerts, album and movie, No Nukes in 1979. In 2007 the No Nukes group recorded a music video of a new version of the Buffalo Springfield song For What It’s Worth.
Raitt an honorary member of the Little Kids Rock Board of Directors.
Raitt worked with Reverb, a non-profit environmental organization, for her 2005 and 2006 tours.
Charities & foundations supported
Bonnie Raitt has supported the following charities:
Aid Still RequiredCenter for Biological DiversityDream FoundationEnd Hunger NetworkFarm AidGRAMMY FoundationGreen Music GroupHeifer InternationalLittle Kids RockMusiCaresNational Domestic Violence HotlinePlastic Pollution CoalitionRainforest Action NetworkReverbRock the EarthSafety Harbor KidsSomaly Mam FoundationSpecial OlympicsStop Global WarmingSweet Relief Musicians FundThe Guacamole FundThe Rhythm & Blues FoundationTreatment Action CampaignTrips for Kids Read more about Bonnie Raitt's charity work and events.
Raitt an honorary member of the Little Kids Rock Board of Directors.
Raitt worked with Reverb, a non-profit environmental organization, for her 2005 and 2006 tours.
Charities & foundations supported
Bonnie Raitt has supported the following charities:
Aid Still RequiredCenter for Biological DiversityDream FoundationEnd Hunger NetworkFarm AidGRAMMY FoundationGreen Music GroupHeifer InternationalLittle Kids RockMusiCaresNational Domestic Violence HotlinePlastic Pollution CoalitionRainforest Action NetworkReverbRock the EarthSafety Harbor KidsSomaly Mam FoundationSpecial OlympicsStop Global WarmingSweet Relief Musicians FundThe Guacamole FundThe Rhythm & Blues FoundationTreatment Action CampaignTrips for Kids Read more about Bonnie Raitt's charity work and events.
- 5/27/2024
- Look to the Stars
Michael Cuscuna, the three-time Grammy winner, Mosaic Records co-founder, historian and archivist who produced hundreds of jazz reissues and studio sessions during his career, has died. He was 75.
Cuscuna died Saturday of cancer at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, Grammy-winning recording artist Billy Vera, a longtime friend, announced.
Cuscuna produced the 1970 album Buddy & the Juniors, featuring Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and Junior Mance, for Vanguard Records, and 1972’s Give It Up, Bonnie Raitt’s lone gold album during her time at Warner Bros.
He produced reissues and studio sessions for Impulse, Atlantic, Arista, Muse, Elektra, Freedom, Novus and virtually the entire Blue Note catalog.
“Plainly stated, Blue Note Records would not exist as it does today without the passion & dedication of Michael Cuscuna,” execs from the label wrote on Instagram.
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Cuscuna died Saturday of cancer at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, Grammy-winning recording artist Billy Vera, a longtime friend, announced.
Cuscuna produced the 1970 album Buddy & the Juniors, featuring Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and Junior Mance, for Vanguard Records, and 1972’s Give It Up, Bonnie Raitt’s lone gold album during her time at Warner Bros.
He produced reissues and studio sessions for Impulse, Atlantic, Arista, Muse, Elektra, Freedom, Novus and virtually the entire Blue Note catalog.
“Plainly stated, Blue Note Records would not exist as it does today without the passion & dedication of Michael Cuscuna,” execs from the label wrote on Instagram.
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- 4/22/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tonight on “American Idol,” with guidance from guest mentor Gene Simmons, the Top 14 take on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes live for the Top 12. Plus, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are announced live.
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
- 4/22/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Los Lobos, the iconic East Los Angeles band that elevated that helped bring Chicano music to the masses over the last 50 years, is the subject of the feature-length documentary with the working title “Los Lobos Native Sons,” currently in production and slated for a 2025 release. The film features testimonials from George Lopez, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Waits, Dolores Huerta, Bonnie Raitt, Flaco Jimenez, Cheech Marin, a trailer below.
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
Formed more than 50 years ago in East Los Angeles, the group is unique and versatile, able to play roots rock, Musica Mexicana, soul, folk and a galaxy of other styles. The film is co-directed by veteran filmmaker, producer, and editor Doug Blush and photographer/filmmaker Piero F. Giunti, and produced by Robert Corsini and Flavio Morales.
Blush says, “Los Lobos, as much as any modern band, has expanded and re-defined what’s possible in American music, and in their phenomenal half-century and counting,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
The five artists chosen for the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors are likely being informed now in the month of April about their selections. That’s according to recent honoree Billy Crystal, who said he was told last April and had to keep quiet until mid-summer when the 2023 Kch choices were officially announced.
Crystal was honored a few months ago in Washington, D.C. for the annual CBS event, along with Renee Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick. Who do we think will be among the honorees announced this summer? Tour our photo gallery above to see who are our choices for the top 50 entertainers who need to be selected soon. You can also visit our forums thread where we have a much lengthier list of hundreds of eligible artists.
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Crystal was honored a few months ago in Washington, D.C. for the annual CBS event, along with Renee Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick. Who do we think will be among the honorees announced this summer? Tour our photo gallery above to see who are our choices for the top 50 entertainers who need to be selected soon. You can also visit our forums thread where we have a much lengthier list of hundreds of eligible artists.
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 20 Greatest Performances of All Time
Our gallery features deserving artists from the fields of acting (both film and TV), popular music,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Beyond his music, Jackson is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He’s a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (Muse), Nukefree.org, and the Success Through the Arts Foundation, which provides education opportunities for students in South Los Angeles.
Along with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne was one of the organizers of 1979’s No Nukes concerts. As part of this, he helped found the anti-nuclear organization, Musicians United for Safe Energy.
He frequently performs at benefit concerts, including Farm Aid and Amnesty International's A Conspiracy of Hope Tour in 1986.
Charities & foundations supported
Jackson Browne has supported the following charities:
Aid Still RequiredAmnesty InternationalArtists for a New South AfricaArtists for Peace and JusticeBridge SchoolChildren's Defense FundEd Asner Family CenterFarm AidGO CampaignGRAMMY FoundationMusiCaresNational Domestic Violence HotlineOceanaPlastic Pollution CoalitionPlaying For Change FoundationRock School Scholarship FundSafety Harbor KidsSweet Relief Musicians FundThe Black...
Along with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne was one of the organizers of 1979’s No Nukes concerts. As part of this, he helped found the anti-nuclear organization, Musicians United for Safe Energy.
He frequently performs at benefit concerts, including Farm Aid and Amnesty International's A Conspiracy of Hope Tour in 1986.
Charities & foundations supported
Jackson Browne has supported the following charities:
Aid Still RequiredAmnesty InternationalArtists for a New South AfricaArtists for Peace and JusticeBridge SchoolChildren's Defense FundEd Asner Family CenterFarm AidGO CampaignGRAMMY FoundationMusiCaresNational Domestic Violence HotlineOceanaPlastic Pollution CoalitionPlaying For Change FoundationRock School Scholarship FundSafety Harbor KidsSweet Relief Musicians FundThe Black...
- 4/9/2024
- Look to the Stars
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 kicks 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.
Frequent festgoers can 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 tickets for Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other popular music festivals and events at third-party ticket platforms such as SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticket Liquidator and Vivid Seats. The resale sites guarantee that your tickets are 100 percent authentic or refundable.
Frequent festgoers can 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 tickets for Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other popular music festivals and events at third-party ticket platforms such as SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticket Liquidator and Vivid Seats. The resale sites guarantee that your tickets are 100 percent authentic or refundable.
- 4/4/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lorne Michaels is an expert at celebrating the legacy of “Saturday Night Live.” The show’s creator has produced variety specials for the NBC program’s 15th anniversary, 25th anniversary and 40th anniversary, so the upcoming 50th season should have a highly entertaining spectacle. Nothing less than a three-hour event would be expected, but how else should “SNL” celebrate the golden anniversary season, which would begin in the autumn of 2024 and continue through May, 2025?
Here is our exciting, fun suggestion for a way to go above and beyond for the live special. Over the course of a 20-22 episode season, NBC would certainly have almost every episode featuring the current cast along with hot guest hosts and musical guests. However, for the other five episodes spread out over several months, devote an entire 90 minutes to each previous decade. Invite back the biggest cast members from a decade along with well-known guest hosts and music stars.
Here is our exciting, fun suggestion for a way to go above and beyond for the live special. Over the course of a 20-22 episode season, NBC would certainly have almost every episode featuring the current cast along with hot guest hosts and musical guests. However, for the other five episodes spread out over several months, devote an entire 90 minutes to each previous decade. Invite back the biggest cast members from a decade along with well-known guest hosts and music stars.
- 4/3/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Robert Downey Jr.’s tumultuous past with addiction might’ve made him the perfect actor to help Gwyneth Paltrow with this role. When Paltrow was tapped to play an addict, she figured she could seek inspiration from Downey Jr.’s own experiences.
Robert Downey Jr. gave Gwyneth Paltrow great advice when it came to addiction Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Paltrow did a lot of research to get into the mind of an addict for her 2010 feature Country Strong. She played troubled country singer Kelly Canter in the flick, who’d spend most of the film battling her self-destructive lifestyle. The film required Paltrow to step out of her comfort zone in multiple ways. She wasn’t a fan of country music, so she had to familiarize herself with the genre to better prepare for the role.
“I grew up in New York City where...
Robert Downey Jr. gave Gwyneth Paltrow great advice when it came to addiction Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Paltrow did a lot of research to get into the mind of an addict for her 2010 feature Country Strong. She played troubled country singer Kelly Canter in the flick, who’d spend most of the film battling her self-destructive lifestyle. The film required Paltrow to step out of her comfort zone in multiple ways. She wasn’t a fan of country music, so she had to familiarize herself with the genre to better prepare for the role.
“I grew up in New York City where...
- 4/3/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, is easily one of the most iconic living artists in music with hits like “Streets of Philadelphia,” “Dancing in the Dark” and “Born to Run,” among many others. Such a strong career has warranted a lot of awards attention, so it’s no wonder that the Boss has racked up an impressive 20 Grammys, the most for a rock soloist.
SEEGrammys flashback: Mariah Carey’s topsy-turvy history with music’s biggest prize
Despite eventually becoming a Grammy magnet, Springsteen’s first few records received no love from the Recording Academy. His debut, “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” (1973), as well as his sophomore album, “The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle” (also 1973) were commercial disappointments and got blanked come nominations time. That said, most people became aware of Springsteen with his third album, the mainstream breakout “Born to Run” (1975). A few years after that, in...
SEEGrammys flashback: Mariah Carey’s topsy-turvy history with music’s biggest prize
Despite eventually becoming a Grammy magnet, Springsteen’s first few records received no love from the Recording Academy. His debut, “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” (1973), as well as his sophomore album, “The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle” (also 1973) were commercial disappointments and got blanked come nominations time. That said, most people became aware of Springsteen with his third album, the mainstream breakout “Born to Run” (1975). A few years after that, in...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine” has been somewhat of a surprise smash hit, right? While Grande has always been a huge star, it did seem like her star power had been gradually decreasing since her 2020 release, “Positions,” which did well by any pop star’s standards, but was a bit muted in the long run compared to her previous blockbuster “Thank U, Next.” Grande then faced public scrutiny in 2023 due to rumors surrounding her and “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater, with speculation that Slater was still married and with a newborn child when he and Grande began a relationship. While those stories have been challenged, there was still the possibility of damage to her career.
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That was not the case though. “Eternal Sunshine” debuted with 227,000 units in its first week in the US alone, more than 50,000 units better than her last album.
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That was not the case though. “Eternal Sunshine” debuted with 227,000 units in its first week in the US alone, more than 50,000 units better than her last album.
- 3/21/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Fifteen minutes into the debut episode of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s podcast, the power is knocked out by a bomb cyclone. Her guest, Jane Fonda, continues speaking, unaware the connection is lost, and Louis-Dreyfus frantically attempts to reconnect, amid a few choice swear words and a blaring home alarm.
Rather than edit it out, Louis-Dreyfus saw it as an asset and kept it in the episode: “It’s just funny. So, I figured why not? Let’s include it. Everybody can relate too. I was so tense.”
The Veep and Seinfeld star was inspired to create Wiser Than Me after watching the 2018 documentary Jane Fonda in Five Acts and reflecting that older women, despite having cultivated decades of wisdom, are rarely heard from. In each episode of the podcast, Louis-Dreyfus asks guests, including Diane von Furstenberg, Isabel Allende and Carol Burnett, about their careers and relationships, as well as their views on sex,...
Rather than edit it out, Louis-Dreyfus saw it as an asset and kept it in the episode: “It’s just funny. So, I figured why not? Let’s include it. Everybody can relate too. I was so tense.”
The Veep and Seinfeld star was inspired to create Wiser Than Me after watching the 2018 documentary Jane Fonda in Five Acts and reflecting that older women, despite having cultivated decades of wisdom, are rarely heard from. In each episode of the podcast, Louis-Dreyfus asks guests, including Diane von Furstenberg, Isabel Allende and Carol Burnett, about their careers and relationships, as well as their views on sex,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, will return to airwaves for another season on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest is also set to return to the beloved competition series for the show’s seventh season on ABC and 22nd overall.
Tonight we embark on a nationwide search across Los Angeles, Nashville, and the judges’ very own hometowns to find the next singing sensation. The aspiring stars will sing their hearts out in hopes of earning a golden ticket to Hollywood. Will the next American Idol be among tonight’s auditions? Read our full recap of the Season 22 premiere, airing February 18 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC), below.
Tonight we embark on a nationwide search across Los Angeles, Nashville, and the judges’ very own hometowns to find the next singing sensation. The aspiring stars will sing their hearts out in hopes of earning a golden ticket to Hollywood. Will the next American Idol be among tonight’s auditions? Read our full recap of the Season 22 premiere, airing February 18 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC), below.
- 2/19/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In this upcoming episode of “Austin City Limits” airing on PBS, viewers are in for a treat as the legendary blues-rock slide guitarist Bonnie Raitt takes the stage. With her timeless classics and highlights from her triple 2023 Grammy Award-winning album “Just Like That…”, Raitt promises to deliver an unforgettable performance.
Fans of Raitt’s soulful music can expect to be mesmerized by her masterful guitar skills and emotive vocals as she brings her signature sound to the iconic “Austin City Limits” stage. From heartfelt ballads to energetic blues-rock numbers, Raitt’s performance is sure to captivate audiences and leave them wanting more.
Tune in at 12:30 Am on Sunday, February 25, 2024, to witness Bonnie Raitt’s electrifying performance on “Austin City Limits.” Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of one of music’s most talented and celebrated artists as she showcases her incredible talent and passion for music.
Fans of Raitt’s soulful music can expect to be mesmerized by her masterful guitar skills and emotive vocals as she brings her signature sound to the iconic “Austin City Limits” stage. From heartfelt ballads to energetic blues-rock numbers, Raitt’s performance is sure to captivate audiences and leave them wanting more.
Tune in at 12:30 Am on Sunday, February 25, 2024, to witness Bonnie Raitt’s electrifying performance on “Austin City Limits.” Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of one of music’s most talented and celebrated artists as she showcases her incredible talent and passion for music.
- 2/18/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Alanis Morissette makes her long-awaited Austin City Limits debut this weekend, and ahead of the episode, Rolling Stone can exclusively share the singer’s “Hand in My Pocket” performance from Austin’s Moody Theatre.
The hour-long episode — airing February 17 on PBS, and Morissette’s first-time on the venerable concert series — features the Jagged Little Pill singer rifling through her arsenal of hits, including “Head Over Feet,” “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Thank U,” and a rousing rendition of “Hand in My Pocket,” complete with Morissette’s harmonica solo and a crowd singalong.
The hour-long episode — airing February 17 on PBS, and Morissette’s first-time on the venerable concert series — features the Jagged Little Pill singer rifling through her arsenal of hits, including “Head Over Feet,” “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Thank U,” and a rousing rendition of “Hand in My Pocket,” complete with Morissette’s harmonica solo and a crowd singalong.
- 2/16/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Billie Eilish swooped the Song of the Year trophy for “What Was I Made For?” at the 2024 Grammys on Sunday. Not everyone was surprised, but Eilish herself certainly was.
“Yikes damn, that’s stupid, guys,” the 22-year-old singer admitted, peeking at the audience over gold-rimmed sunglasses. “Whoa, literally like I was looking at everybody’s faces, and I was like, ‘Yo, I just want to say everybody in this category, like, down was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, and I feel crazy right now,'” she continued.
“Yikes damn, that’s stupid, guys,” the 22-year-old singer admitted, peeking at the audience over gold-rimmed sunglasses. “Whoa, literally like I was looking at everybody’s faces, and I was like, ‘Yo, I just want to say everybody in this category, like, down was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, and I feel crazy right now,'” she continued.
- 2/5/2024
- by Charisma Madarang and Maya Georgi
- Rollingstone.com
Who will prevail in the race for Song of the Year at the 2024 Grammy Awards? This prize strictly honors the songwriters of the year’s best composition. That makes it different from Record of the Year, which is presented to the artists, producers, and engineers. Scroll down to see our official odds, which have been calculated from the combined predictions of Gold Derby users. The odds will keep changing, so we’ll be updating this list as the season progresses.
SEE2023 Grammy predictions: Album of the Year
For the majority of Grammy history there were five nomination slots in this category. From 2019 to 2021, this race was expanded to eight nominees, as were Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. And in 2022 the top four categories were expanded once again to 10 slots. This year sees a contraction, though. In 2024 we’ll be back down to eight...
SEE2023 Grammy predictions: Album of the Year
For the majority of Grammy history there were five nomination slots in this category. From 2019 to 2021, this race was expanded to eight nominees, as were Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. And in 2022 the top four categories were expanded once again to 10 slots. This year sees a contraction, though. In 2024 we’ll be back down to eight...
- 2/2/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the Killers, and Bonnie Raitt highlight the 2024 Jazz Fest lineup as the venerated festival returns to New Orleans from April 25 to May 5.
Vampire Weekend, Queen Latifah, Heart, Bomba Estéreo, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Earth, Wind & Fire, Widespread Panic, and the Beach Boys are also among the hundreds of acts that will perform at the Fair Grounds Race Course over the course of two long weekends this spring. Additionally, Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will perform in celebration of the late singer-songwriter.
Vampire Weekend, Queen Latifah, Heart, Bomba Estéreo, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Earth, Wind & Fire, Widespread Panic, and the Beach Boys are also among the hundreds of acts that will perform at the Fair Grounds Race Course over the course of two long weekends this spring. Additionally, Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will perform in celebration of the late singer-songwriter.
- 1/18/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Selena Gomez will play Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic based on the superstar singer’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams.
The Only Murders In The Building star and executive producer gave credence to the months-old internet rumors about the project today by posting a photo of the memoir as an Instagram Story. Deadline’s sister publication Rolling Stone later confirmed the casting.
The movie is in pre-production, with James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager John Boylan co-producing. Additional casting and release date have not been announced.
An unconfirmed report of Gomez’s involvement in the biopic surfaced last July, but the Ig Story today moved the possibility into the definite.
Keach directed the 2020 film Linda and the Mockingbirds, a documentary chronicling a road trip undertaken by Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and a group of younger musicians to the Mexican town of Banámichi in the state of Sonora, the birthplace of Ronstadt’s grandfather.
The Only Murders In The Building star and executive producer gave credence to the months-old internet rumors about the project today by posting a photo of the memoir as an Instagram Story. Deadline’s sister publication Rolling Stone later confirmed the casting.
The movie is in pre-production, with James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager John Boylan co-producing. Additional casting and release date have not been announced.
An unconfirmed report of Gomez’s involvement in the biopic surfaced last July, but the Ig Story today moved the possibility into the definite.
Keach directed the 2020 film Linda and the Mockingbirds, a documentary chronicling a road trip undertaken by Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and a group of younger musicians to the Mexican town of Banámichi in the state of Sonora, the birthplace of Ronstadt’s grandfather.
- 1/10/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite all the hurdles that the entertainment industry has experienced in 2023, the year was still able to give us numerous incredible moments at awards shows this year. With that in mind, we’ve asked our site’s contributors and editors to give us their choices for their favorite awards moments of the year. Below are the 16 moments from this year that stood out as the year’s best to Gold Derby’s writers.
The combination of strikes led by the Writer’s Guild of America and the Screen Actor’s Guild brought the industry to a halt when WGA started theirs back in May and ran through the end of SAG-AFTRA’s in November. It affected the Tony Awards, which went unscripted after getting a waiver, and also caused the 2023 Emmys to be moved to January of 2024.
Most of the chosen moments came from specific wins. Christopher Tsang really loved...
The combination of strikes led by the Writer’s Guild of America and the Screen Actor’s Guild brought the industry to a halt when WGA started theirs back in May and ran through the end of SAG-AFTRA’s in November. It affected the Tony Awards, which went unscripted after getting a waiver, and also caused the 2023 Emmys to be moved to January of 2024.
Most of the chosen moments came from specific wins. Christopher Tsang really loved...
- 12/29/2023
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
Considering his hilarious multiple Emmy-winning work on Schitt’s Creek, this markedly different feature filmmaking debut as writer-director-producer and star from Daniel Levy is a revelation — and a welcome one. The appropriately titled Good Grief explores exactly what that name implies, as Levy uses his own experience as an impetus to paint a larger picture of love, loss and grief in all its complexity. But at its heart, this impressive if sometimes tonally dicey story is also about the complications — and importance — of friendship in a scenario that revolves around a trio of BFFs who take a life-changing trip to Paris and get more than they each bargained for.
The opening sets the stage, as we meet Marc (Levy) at a holiday party in the spacious and impressive London apartment, where his flamboyant and successful filmmaker husband Oliver (Luke Evans) is sucking up all the energy.
Marc is an artist (his poignant paintings that play a part in the film’s finale are by Kris Knight) but clearly lives in the shadow of his more famous partner. But it seems to be a life they both love.
In the crowd are Marc’s good friends, the vivacious and lively Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel), the latter once a romantic interest for Marc before their breakup and his subsequent relationship and marriage to Oliver. However, tragedy rears its head, as Oliver heads out from the party to grab a cab to the airport and dies in a head-on collision before leaving the street.
The grieving process begins but doesn’t end with the emotional funeral for Oliver, and it all comes to a crescendo a year later and in another holiday season, where friends Sophie and Thomas convince Marc it is time to move on, and one way to do it is to finally read the card Oliver had left him for him as he took off that fateful evening.
In it is far more than he ever bargained for, and to say it provides complications is an understatement. Those only pile up when Marc and Oliver’s lawyer Imelda (Celia Imrie – wonderful) reveals Oliver had a lavish Paris apartment, the existence of which he never shared with his husband. “I guess now is not the time to talk about your will,” she deadpans.
Joined by his two best friends for what they think will be finally a snapping-back-to-life for Marc, the trio heads off for a fun few days to Paris, but unbeknownst to them, Marc is privately on a mission to discover the answer to all the secrets left behind by Oliver, with whom he apparently had an open marriage, a plot point tossed in and given oddly short shrift in Levy’s script.
Although this offers plenty of melodramatic opportunities for Levy, he fortunately resists laying on the soapy elements. It really is just as much a chance to focus on three individuals whose own problems hit the boiling point in different ways that not only reveal truths for each, but also their longtime connection to each other. The balancing act in a movie that is largely about the process and the price of grief is formidable for the debuting filmmaker, who is better known for his comedic chops. But it is just promising enough to make us look forward to where he goes next. The guy is a quadruple threat and an assured talent.
Levy’s ability for directing actors and giving them juicy roles is evident immediately with choice turns by both Negga, sensational as the freewheeling and fun Sophie, and Patel, who is completely believable as he winds himself up in a frenzy at the individual and unexpected actions of his buddies.
It is also a credit to Levy, who lets both of these exceptional actors steal all the scenes they are in. Even though Levy’s Marc is at the center of this, he is somewhat weighed down, having to first play so much grief, and then the complex reaction to the dark situation Oliver has handed him in death.
There are others in the mix as well including Arnaud Valois as Theo, a brief attraction for Marc in Paris that turns into an opportunity to escape the hold Oliver still has on him, and Medhi Baki as Luca, a mystery man with a key to answering some of the unanswered questions.
Emma Corrin also turns up briefly as a performance artist, as does Kaitlyn Dever. But neither has much to do. Evans hits all the right notes as Oliver, even if his presence in the story is felt more offscreen after his character’s early demise.
Paris has never looked more inviting than it does here with Ole Bratt Birkeland’s sumptuous cinematography. The handsome production design of both the London and Paris apartments is perfectly handled by Alice Normington, as are the flashy fashions of costume designer Julian Day. A big shoutout to Rob Simonsen’s music score, and the soundtrack delivered by music supervisor Season Kent, with some terrific songs from the likes Bonnie Raitt, Elton John and especially Neil Young’s haunting evergreen “Only Love Can Break Your Heart.”
Producers are Levy, Megan Zehmer, Debra Hayward and Kate Fenske. Executive producers are Stacey Snider and Caroline Levy.
Title: Good Grief
Distributor: Netflix
Release Date: December 29, 2023 in select theatres; January 5 streaming
Director-screenwriter: Daniel Levy
Cast: Daniel Levy, Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, Luke Evans, Celia Imrie, Arnaud Valois, Emma Corrin, Kaitlyn Dever, David Bradley, Medhi Baki
Rating: R
Running time: 1 hr 40 min...
The opening sets the stage, as we meet Marc (Levy) at a holiday party in the spacious and impressive London apartment, where his flamboyant and successful filmmaker husband Oliver (Luke Evans) is sucking up all the energy.
Marc is an artist (his poignant paintings that play a part in the film’s finale are by Kris Knight) but clearly lives in the shadow of his more famous partner. But it seems to be a life they both love.
In the crowd are Marc’s good friends, the vivacious and lively Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel), the latter once a romantic interest for Marc before their breakup and his subsequent relationship and marriage to Oliver. However, tragedy rears its head, as Oliver heads out from the party to grab a cab to the airport and dies in a head-on collision before leaving the street.
The grieving process begins but doesn’t end with the emotional funeral for Oliver, and it all comes to a crescendo a year later and in another holiday season, where friends Sophie and Thomas convince Marc it is time to move on, and one way to do it is to finally read the card Oliver had left him for him as he took off that fateful evening.
In it is far more than he ever bargained for, and to say it provides complications is an understatement. Those only pile up when Marc and Oliver’s lawyer Imelda (Celia Imrie – wonderful) reveals Oliver had a lavish Paris apartment, the existence of which he never shared with his husband. “I guess now is not the time to talk about your will,” she deadpans.
Joined by his two best friends for what they think will be finally a snapping-back-to-life for Marc, the trio heads off for a fun few days to Paris, but unbeknownst to them, Marc is privately on a mission to discover the answer to all the secrets left behind by Oliver, with whom he apparently had an open marriage, a plot point tossed in and given oddly short shrift in Levy’s script.
Although this offers plenty of melodramatic opportunities for Levy, he fortunately resists laying on the soapy elements. It really is just as much a chance to focus on three individuals whose own problems hit the boiling point in different ways that not only reveal truths for each, but also their longtime connection to each other. The balancing act in a movie that is largely about the process and the price of grief is formidable for the debuting filmmaker, who is better known for his comedic chops. But it is just promising enough to make us look forward to where he goes next. The guy is a quadruple threat and an assured talent.
Levy’s ability for directing actors and giving them juicy roles is evident immediately with choice turns by both Negga, sensational as the freewheeling and fun Sophie, and Patel, who is completely believable as he winds himself up in a frenzy at the individual and unexpected actions of his buddies.
It is also a credit to Levy, who lets both of these exceptional actors steal all the scenes they are in. Even though Levy’s Marc is at the center of this, he is somewhat weighed down, having to first play so much grief, and then the complex reaction to the dark situation Oliver has handed him in death.
There are others in the mix as well including Arnaud Valois as Theo, a brief attraction for Marc in Paris that turns into an opportunity to escape the hold Oliver still has on him, and Medhi Baki as Luca, a mystery man with a key to answering some of the unanswered questions.
Emma Corrin also turns up briefly as a performance artist, as does Kaitlyn Dever. But neither has much to do. Evans hits all the right notes as Oliver, even if his presence in the story is felt more offscreen after his character’s early demise.
Paris has never looked more inviting than it does here with Ole Bratt Birkeland’s sumptuous cinematography. The handsome production design of both the London and Paris apartments is perfectly handled by Alice Normington, as are the flashy fashions of costume designer Julian Day. A big shoutout to Rob Simonsen’s music score, and the soundtrack delivered by music supervisor Season Kent, with some terrific songs from the likes Bonnie Raitt, Elton John and especially Neil Young’s haunting evergreen “Only Love Can Break Your Heart.”
Producers are Levy, Megan Zehmer, Debra Hayward and Kate Fenske. Executive producers are Stacey Snider and Caroline Levy.
Title: Good Grief
Distributor: Netflix
Release Date: December 29, 2023 in select theatres; January 5 streaming
Director-screenwriter: Daniel Levy
Cast: Daniel Levy, Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, Luke Evans, Celia Imrie, Arnaud Valois, Emma Corrin, Kaitlyn Dever, David Bradley, Medhi Baki
Rating: R
Running time: 1 hr 40 min...
- 12/29/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the hottest nominees for the Grammys’ best new artist trophy, Noah Kahan, will be seen Dec. 14 in a free, one-time stream of his “Austin City Limits” taping, which fans will otherwise have to wait till 2024 to see in its television broadcast premiere.
The preview stream begins at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt — aka 8 p.m. in the actual city of Austin — on the “Acl” YouTube channel. Kahan fans who miss the show as a stream can catch the episode when it premieres as a regularly scheduled TV broadcast on PBS on Feb. 10, 2024.
Kahan’s performance runs for an unedited full hour and includes 16 songs, including “Dial Drunk” and other favorites from his breakthrough album, “Stick Season,” along with stories behind the songs. (See the full setlist below.)
The second half of the 49th season of “Austin City Limits” officially kicks off Jan. 13 with a Hall of Fame...
The preview stream begins at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt — aka 8 p.m. in the actual city of Austin — on the “Acl” YouTube channel. Kahan fans who miss the show as a stream can catch the episode when it premieres as a regularly scheduled TV broadcast on PBS on Feb. 10, 2024.
Kahan’s performance runs for an unedited full hour and includes 16 songs, including “Dial Drunk” and other favorites from his breakthrough album, “Stick Season,” along with stories behind the songs. (See the full setlist below.)
The second half of the 49th season of “Austin City Limits” officially kicks off Jan. 13 with a Hall of Fame...
- 12/13/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The Voice became a whole new ballgame Monday, as the remaining contestants vied not for the favor of coaches Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Niall Horan and/or Reba McEntire but for the audience’s seal of approval. Which of the Top 12 gave performances that seemed to guarantee them a spot in the Semi-Finals? Read on, and we’ll discuss.
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Jacquie Roar (Team Reba), “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” — Grade: B | First out of the gate, Reba’s country rocker delivered a strong vocal on Lainey Wilson’s hit, but it was undermined by a performance...
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Jacquie Roar (Team Reba), “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” — Grade: B | First out of the gate, Reba’s country rocker delivered a strong vocal on Lainey Wilson’s hit, but it was undermined by a performance...
- 12/5/2023
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
As The Voice completed its Season 24 Playoffs Tuesday evening, John Legend’s team members competed to remain in the contest after their coach cut his lineup in half. Did he make better selections than, say, Niall Horan (whose elimination of Alexa Wildish is sure to irritate me all the way through the finals) and Gwen Stefani (who kept Bias and Tanner Massey instead of Stee and Rudi)? Read on and find out!
Azán, “Adorn” — Grade: A | I’m giving John’s Super Save artist an “A” for her Miguel cover even though I kinda wasn’t crazy about it. She sang beautifully.
Azán, “Adorn” — Grade: A | I’m giving John’s Super Save artist an “A” for her Miguel cover even though I kinda wasn’t crazy about it. She sang beautifully.
- 11/29/2023
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night.
The Foo Fighters are Grammy catnip, especially given Dave Grohl’s eager participation in the festivities. They’ve been nominated 31 times and won 15 awards, including a record five times for Best Rock Record. While they did win it as recently as 2022 for Medicine at Midnight, the emotional heft of But Here We Are makes it likely...
The Foo Fighters are Grammy catnip, especially given Dave Grohl’s eager participation in the festivities. They’ve been nominated 31 times and won 15 awards, including a record five times for Best Rock Record. While they did win it as recently as 2022 for Medicine at Midnight, the emotional heft of But Here We Are makes it likely...
- 10/30/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
When Tyler Childers was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards, he let loose with an acceptance speech for the ages, denying the very term “Americana” and pointedly declaring himself a country artist.
“As a man who identifies as a country music singer, I feel Americana ain’t no part of nothin’,” he said onstage at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium that year. “It is a distraction from the issues that we are facing on a bigger level as country music singers.”
Despite that sharply worded speech,...
“As a man who identifies as a country music singer, I feel Americana ain’t no part of nothin’,” he said onstage at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium that year. “It is a distraction from the issues that we are facing on a bigger level as country music singers.”
Despite that sharply worded speech,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Winning the Grammy for Album of the Year is definitely an achievement. However, perhaps an even bigger achievement is to do well with the Grammys after you win. Indeed, many artists fail to replicate their Grammy success after Album of the Year victories, less due to a “curse” and more due to how hard it is to have multiple culturally impactful eras. To analyze this, let’s consider the follow-up records to every 21st century Album of the Year winner, divided into three categories: the successes, mixed results, and disappointments.
SEEGrammys flashback: In 1990 Bonnie Raitt won Album of the Year just in the ‘Nick of Time’ The Successes
These are follow-ups to Album of the Year winners that managed to win at least one Grammy out of multiple nominations. While most weren’t as successful as their Album of the Year predecessors, they still did well.
Adele has two albums on this list,...
SEEGrammys flashback: In 1990 Bonnie Raitt won Album of the Year just in the ‘Nick of Time’ The Successes
These are follow-ups to Album of the Year winners that managed to win at least one Grammy out of multiple nominations. While most weren’t as successful as their Album of the Year predecessors, they still did well.
Adele has two albums on this list,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Elvis Presley‘s “Don’t Be Cruel” remains one of his most beloved tracks. A classic rock band put their own spin on the track in the 1980s. Subsequently, the same band had a hit covering “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
Deciding to cover Elvis Presley’s ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ was ‘torture’ for Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick had a huge hit with their 1988 power ballad “The Flame,” a song that wasn’t written by any of the members of the group. During a 2023 interview with Songfacts, Cheap Trick’s Ben E. Carlos said the band wanted their follow-up single to be a cover. “I literally went through piles of tapes with Richie [Nielsen] from publishers, went through hundreds of songs,” he recalled. “We’d sit there in a room with a ghetto blaster, put a tape in, get about 10 seconds in, and usually just pop the tape out and pitch it in the circular file.
Deciding to cover Elvis Presley’s ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ was ‘torture’ for Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick had a huge hit with their 1988 power ballad “The Flame,” a song that wasn’t written by any of the members of the group. During a 2023 interview with Songfacts, Cheap Trick’s Ben E. Carlos said the band wanted their follow-up single to be a cover. “I literally went through piles of tapes with Richie [Nielsen] from publishers, went through hundreds of songs,” he recalled. “We’d sit there in a room with a ghetto blaster, put a tape in, get about 10 seconds in, and usually just pop the tape out and pitch it in the circular file.
- 8/11/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There’s an interesting divide evident in Gold Derby’s Grammy predictions. Miley Cyrus‘s “Flowers” and Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” are both predicted to be nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, but the two categories are expected to have different winners. Cyrus is the favorite for Roty, while Swift is in the catbird seat for Soty. As we have pointed out previously, such a split is rare.
Usually when Roty and Soty split, it’s because the winner of one category isn’t nominated in the other, as in 2023 when Bonnie Raitt surprised by winning Soty for “Just Like That.” She wasn’t up for Roty, though, so that prize went to Lizzo for “About Damn Time.” But for two songs to be nominated in both races and still split them is unusual. The last time that happened was 1995, when Sheryl Crow‘s “All...
Usually when Roty and Soty split, it’s because the winner of one category isn’t nominated in the other, as in 2023 when Bonnie Raitt surprised by winning Soty for “Just Like That.” She wasn’t up for Roty, though, so that prize went to Lizzo for “About Damn Time.” But for two songs to be nominated in both races and still split them is unusual. The last time that happened was 1995, when Sheryl Crow‘s “All...
- 8/4/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2023 Grammys was hearing Bonnie Raitt’s name called as the winner of the prestigious Song of the Year award for “Just Like That.” While many were shocked at Raitt taking home the award over smash hits by artists like Adele, Harry Styles, and Lizzo, few would consider Raitt undeserving of the prize. This is especially true if you know how important Raitt has been to popular music for decades. But that wasn’t the only general field award she’s won. At the 32nd Grammy Awards, held in 1990, Raitt’s comeback record “Nick of Time” won her three trophies, including Album of the Year over legends like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Don Henley.
To understand Raitt’s 1990 wins, you need to understand her career leading up to “Nick of Time.” Raitt got her start in the early ’70s, earning praise as one of...
To understand Raitt’s 1990 wins, you need to understand her career leading up to “Nick of Time.” Raitt got her start in the early ’70s, earning praise as one of...
- 8/2/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Sad news hit this morning that Tony Bennett has died following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. The legendary crooner had one of the longest careers in the history of popular music. His debut LP, Because of You, landed in 1952, and he worked steadily in the studio and on the road until 2021.
Fans who came of age in the Fifties will likely remember early hits like “Cold, Cold Heart,” ” Rags to Riches,” and “Strangers in Paradise.” Children of the Sixties are more likely to think of songs like “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,...
Fans who came of age in the Fifties will likely remember early hits like “Cold, Cold Heart,” ” Rags to Riches,” and “Strangers in Paradise.” Children of the Sixties are more likely to think of songs like “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The past two years have shown that we all still really love Joni Mitchell. The legendary singer-songwriter made headlines last year when she appeared at the Newport Folk Festival completely by surprise. Mitchell was brought by Brandi Carlile, who has been a longtime fan, and performed multiple songs with her and other artists. The news broke quickly, and many were excited that Mitchell had decided to perform again after more than 20 years without giving a full concert. Earlier in 2022, Mitchell had also been honored with the Grammy Person of the Year Award, honoring her legacy. And now, in 2023, Mitchell is back with two major events: she had a headlining concert back in June, and she’s got a new live album of her Newport session coming to us this month. And trust, you should probably keep an eye out for it.
“Joni Mitchell at Newport,” slated for a July 28 release,...
“Joni Mitchell at Newport,” slated for a July 28 release,...
- 7/17/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
The Grammy Awards fan roundtable is pulling two chairs away from the table now that the general field categories have been reduced from 10 nominees, which became the standard when two additional nominees were added in each one day before nominations were announced in 2021. Now, only eight artists will be up against each other for Album, Record and Song of the Year as well as Best New Artist.
And while this means fewer musicians will receive nominations in those categories, nominees for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical and Songwriter of the Year,...
And while this means fewer musicians will receive nominations in those categories, nominees for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical and Songwriter of the Year,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
During her show in Atlanta on Monday, Stevie Nicks thanked Taylor Swift for writing the Midnights track “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” Nicks told the audience that the song has helped her grieve her friend and Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie over the last several months.
McVie and Nicks were close from the minute Nicks had joined Fleetwood Mac in 1974. Nicks celebrated their long friendship and sisterhood while grieving publicly for McVie, who died in November from a stroke and metastasized cancer. She has been paying tribute to her...
McVie and Nicks were close from the minute Nicks had joined Fleetwood Mac in 1974. Nicks celebrated their long friendship and sisterhood while grieving publicly for McVie, who died in November from a stroke and metastasized cancer. She has been paying tribute to her...
- 5/23/2023
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
It is fitting to find Fanny: The Right to Rock broadcast on PBS. The channel thrives on educational material, and director Bobbi Jo Hart’s documentary teaches many lessons. The film chronicles the career, and captures the reunion of Fanny, a group of musicians who changed the dynamics of rock in the 1970s. The lineup was unique, labels and management executives dubbed them the “female Beatles.” They made history as the first all-women rock band to release an LP with a major record label.
Originally called The Svelts and rebranded as Wild Honey, Fanny was formed in the mid-1960s in Sacramento, Calif., by three Filipina American musicians: sisters June and Jean Millington, on guitar and bass, and drummer Brie Darling. All three sang. When Darling had her daughter, Brandi, in 1968, Fanny added drummer Alice de Buhr, and roving keyboardist Nickey Barclay.
As was the fashion of the time, they lived in a band house.
Originally called The Svelts and rebranded as Wild Honey, Fanny was formed in the mid-1960s in Sacramento, Calif., by three Filipina American musicians: sisters June and Jean Millington, on guitar and bass, and drummer Brie Darling. All three sang. When Darling had her daughter, Brandi, in 1968, Fanny added drummer Alice de Buhr, and roving keyboardist Nickey Barclay.
As was the fashion of the time, they lived in a band house.
- 5/22/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
“American Idol” Season 21 is coming to an end Sunday, May 21 with Colin Stough, Iam Tongi and Megan Danielle battling it out to join the esteemed list of previous winners. After surviving auditions, Hollywood Week and the Final Judgement, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie chose them as part of the Top 26.
Since then, America has voted by the millions to keep these three in the competition. They’ve participated in theme weeks including “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night,” “Judge’s Song Contest,” “Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran Night” and “Disney Night” to reach this moment. So, who do You want to win it all? Vote in our poll below.
See ‘American Idol’ outrage! Fans say Wé Ani was robbed of spot in finale [Poll Results]
Colin Stough
Hometown: Amory, Ms
Occupation: Hvac Technician
Age: 19
Hollywood Showstopper: “Cold” by Chris Stapleton
Top 26: “Midnight Train to Memphis” by The SteelDrivers...
Since then, America has voted by the millions to keep these three in the competition. They’ve participated in theme weeks including “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night,” “Judge’s Song Contest,” “Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran Night” and “Disney Night” to reach this moment. So, who do You want to win it all? Vote in our poll below.
See ‘American Idol’ outrage! Fans say Wé Ani was robbed of spot in finale [Poll Results]
Colin Stough
Hometown: Amory, Ms
Occupation: Hvac Technician
Age: 19
Hollywood Showstopper: “Cold” by Chris Stapleton
Top 26: “Midnight Train to Memphis” by The SteelDrivers...
- 5/16/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Margo Price and Charley Crockett were among the top nominees when the Americana Music Association announced the nominations for the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards on Tuesday via Twitter.
Price and Crockett are both up for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. For Price, that’d her LP Strays and its song “Change of Heart”; for Crockett, it’s The Man from Waco and the song “I’m Just a Clown.” Both will compete for Artist of the Year with Sierra Ferrell, Allison Russell, and Billy Strings,...
Price and Crockett are both up for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. For Price, that’d her LP Strays and its song “Change of Heart”; for Crockett, it’s The Man from Waco and the song “I’m Just a Clown.” Both will compete for Artist of the Year with Sierra Ferrell, Allison Russell, and Billy Strings,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Chris Strachwitz, the founder of Arhoolie Records — an indispensable label for American roots music, from blues and zydeco to gospel and Mexican folk, for nearly seven decades — has died at the age of 91.
The German-born Strachwitz “died peacefully” Friday “at home in Marin County, CA, surrounded in his last days by dear friends and family,” the Arhoolie Foundation announced on social media Saturday; the non-profit was established by Strachwitz to preserve much of the music he’d unearthed since establishing the label in 1960.
“Over his 91 years, Chris captured the music...
The German-born Strachwitz “died peacefully” Friday “at home in Marin County, CA, surrounded in his last days by dear friends and family,” the Arhoolie Foundation announced on social media Saturday; the non-profit was established by Strachwitz to preserve much of the music he’d unearthed since establishing the label in 1960.
“Over his 91 years, Chris captured the music...
- 5/6/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
American Idol’s structure looks much different now than when the show first started. Once the competition show transitioned from Fox to ABC back in 2018, the new network also created a different format. The show now moves along much quicker than it ever used to. It sometimes feels like the show is racing through contestants, which begs the question: When is this season’s finale?
‘American Idol’ top 10 contestants on May 1, 2023 | Eric McCandless/ABC/Getty Images The ‘American Idol’ season finale will air at the end of May
Those who watch the show only have a few more weeks to take in this season’s incredible talent. The show’s finale will air on Sunday, May 21. Not much is known about the finale yet, but traditionally, a number of celebrities perform, as well as former contestants. Contestants who previously either won or made it far on the show typically return to sing,...
‘American Idol’ top 10 contestants on May 1, 2023 | Eric McCandless/ABC/Getty Images The ‘American Idol’ season finale will air at the end of May
Those who watch the show only have a few more weeks to take in this season’s incredible talent. The show’s finale will air on Sunday, May 21. Not much is known about the finale yet, but traditionally, a number of celebrities perform, as well as former contestants. Contestants who previously either won or made it far on the show typically return to sing,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
American Idol’s April 30 episode saw the reveal of the show’s top 10 contestants, and while some were thrilled with who went through, others were disappointed in the two contestants left behind. Regardless, the judges loved every performance. The contestants took on advice from former Idol star Adam Lambert, who has made quite a career for himself and credited the show for giving him his start. The singers sang rock and roll hits that fit their voice, with one contestant’s performance even making Luke Bryan cry.
Spoilers ahead!
Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’ | Eric McCandless/ABC/Getty Images ‘American Idol’ sent two contestants home on April 30
The show must go on, and Nutsa’s performance of the same name (the iconic queen song) did not earn her a spot in the show’s top 10. Though she spared no power note and the judges loved her intensity,...
Spoilers ahead!
Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’ | Eric McCandless/ABC/Getty Images ‘American Idol’ sent two contestants home on April 30
The show must go on, and Nutsa’s performance of the same name (the iconic queen song) did not earn her a spot in the show’s top 10. Though she spared no power note and the judges loved her intensity,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bonnie Raitt will undergo surgery for an unspecified “medical situation,” her management has confirmed. The 73-year-old has rescheduled four upcoming shows, and canceled an additional performance .
Raitt will not be appearing at Brandi Carlile‘s “Mothership Weekend” next month, and has postponed her shows in Athens, Georgia; Louisville, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram page Friday.
“Bonnie has a medical situation that requires surgery to address,” the statement read. “The doctors say that in order for her to heal properly, they recommend she not perform for a couple of weeks.”
“It’s always upsetting to have to disappoint her fans, band, crew and our promoters, but sometimes unforeseen things just happen,” a statement from the music star said.
Raitt plans to resume her 2023 tour in Dublin, Ireland, on June 1, according to the statement.
“Thank you for your well wishes and understanding,...
Raitt will not be appearing at Brandi Carlile‘s “Mothership Weekend” next month, and has postponed her shows in Athens, Georgia; Louisville, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram page Friday.
“Bonnie has a medical situation that requires surgery to address,” the statement read. “The doctors say that in order for her to heal properly, they recommend she not perform for a couple of weeks.”
“It’s always upsetting to have to disappoint her fans, band, crew and our promoters, but sometimes unforeseen things just happen,” a statement from the music star said.
Raitt plans to resume her 2023 tour in Dublin, Ireland, on June 1, according to the statement.
“Thank you for your well wishes and understanding,...
- 4/30/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Bonnie Raitt postponed her May tour dates this week, announcing via Instagram that she has a “medical situation” requiring surgery.
“Bonnie has a medical situation that requires surgery to address. The doctors say that in order for her to heal properly, they recommend she not perform for a couple of weeks,” the statement read. “Unfortunately, this overlaps our five tour dates in May, and we are very sorry to have to cancel our performance at @brandicarlilesmothershipwkd on May 14th and postpone our shows in Athens, Louisville, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.”
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Raitt’s statement did not specify what her situation entailed, but did say she would be back in time for her June 1 performance in Dublin, Ireland.
The message also told fans to “hold onto your tickets,” promising that they will remain valid for a rescheduled date.
Raitt turned heads this year when her song,...
“Bonnie has a medical situation that requires surgery to address. The doctors say that in order for her to heal properly, they recommend she not perform for a couple of weeks,” the statement read. “Unfortunately, this overlaps our five tour dates in May, and we are very sorry to have to cancel our performance at @brandicarlilesmothershipwkd on May 14th and postpone our shows in Athens, Louisville, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.”
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Raitt’s statement did not specify what her situation entailed, but did say she would be back in time for her June 1 performance in Dublin, Ireland.
The message also told fans to “hold onto your tickets,” promising that they will remain valid for a rescheduled date.
Raitt turned heads this year when her song,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Bonnie Raitt‘s upcoming concerts in May will be put on hold until further notice as the musician undergoes a needed procedure. “Bonnie has a medical situation that requires surgery to address,” representatives for Raitt announced through her official Twitter account. “The doctors say that in order for her to heal properly, they recommend she not perform for a couple of weeks.”
This wrench in Raitt’s schedule means that she will no longer perform at Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend and will reschedule shows in Athens, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh.
This wrench in Raitt’s schedule means that she will no longer perform at Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend and will reschedule shows in Athens, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh.
- 4/28/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Tonight, the contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America’s first votes for the Top 20, performing again in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 12. “American Idol” 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl will also take the stage. Follow our live blog below (updated in Pacific Standard Time).
“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, is back for another season on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
You can vote for your favorite contestants until 9 a.m. Et/ 6 a.
“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, is back for another season on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
You can vote for your favorite contestants until 9 a.m. Et/ 6 a.
- 4/24/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Black Deer Festival has revealed its final wave of acts for 2023, including Richard Hawley, Damian Lewis, Patty Griffin, Brandy Clark and Grace Petrie.
The new additions join a star-studded list of performers that includes Bear’s Den, Bonnie Raitt, and The Pretenders.
The fourth edition of the Americana festival is set to collide with the release of Lewis’ first album, Mission Creep. The actor-turned-musician has appeared in dramas such as Homeland and Billions, and only recently released his debut single “Down on the Bowery”.
“I’m really looking forward to Black Deer Festival and so excited to play live for y’all in the deer park on the day my new album is officially released,” Lewis said.
Grammy-nominated Clark is also set to release her hotly anticipated self-titled album in the month before her Black Deer performance.
Other new names to the bill include Elephant Sessions, Jaime Wyatt, The Wandering Hearts and Ian Prowse.
The new additions join a star-studded list of performers that includes Bear’s Den, Bonnie Raitt, and The Pretenders.
The fourth edition of the Americana festival is set to collide with the release of Lewis’ first album, Mission Creep. The actor-turned-musician has appeared in dramas such as Homeland and Billions, and only recently released his debut single “Down on the Bowery”.
“I’m really looking forward to Black Deer Festival and so excited to play live for y’all in the deer park on the day my new album is officially released,” Lewis said.
Grammy-nominated Clark is also set to release her hotly anticipated self-titled album in the month before her Black Deer performance.
Other new names to the bill include Elephant Sessions, Jaime Wyatt, The Wandering Hearts and Ian Prowse.
- 4/20/2023
- by Meg Warren-Lister
- The Independent - Music
The biggest event of the 38th Grammy Awards, which took place in February 1996, was Mariah Carey’s infamous shutout across all six of her nominations. The R&b and pop singer-songwriter was expected to pick up multiple Grammys due to the success of her album “Daydream.” Yet, as the ceremony progressed, Carey and the audience quickly realized that “Daydream” wasn’t as strong as most thought. There’s one category in particular that had to seem locked for Carey more so than anything else: Best Pop Vocal Album. Being the first award of the telecast, “Daydream’s” loss to Joni Mitchell’s “Turbulent Indigo” really set the stage for the rest of the Carey-snubbage that was about to take place. However, even without Carey, Mitchell’s win would’ve been just as shocking with top-selling albums from artists like Madonna and The Eagles also nominated. In the end, it was...
- 4/16/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Morgan Wallen has undoubtedly been the most successful country artist of the 2020s so far. The 29-year-old singer and songwriter has had two of the biggest albums of the decade: his 2021 release “Dangerous: The Double Album” and his recent 2023 collection “One Thing at a Time.” But Wallen has also been relevant for his controversies, whether it is partying during lockdown or his infamous drunk incident where he said the N-word. Especially since it happened amid widespread public discussion about racial inequalities in the US, Wallen was ostracized from the country music industry, although his fans seemed more enthusiastic than ever to support him. Wallen has since apologized and been welcomed back into the industry, but he’s still being ignored by Grammy voters. However, it’s 2023, and a new era of Wallen’s music is upon us. Will this year change things, or will Wallen remain goose-egged?
A lot of...
A lot of...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Taylor Swift has built a reputation — no pun intended — as one of the leading songwriters of her generation. That’s supported by her Grammy stats: she holds the record for the most Song of the Year nominations in history, tied at six with none other than Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie. She could break that record and stand alone with another nomination in 2024 for “Anti-Hero.”
Swift has been nominated for the following songs:
2010: “You Belong with Me”; lost to Beyonce‘s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
2015: “Shake It Off”; lost to Sam Smith‘s “Stay with Me”
2016: “Blank Space” ; lost to Ed Sheeran‘s “Thinking Out Loud”
2020: “Lover”; lost to Billie Eilish‘s “Bad Guy”
2021: “Cardigan”; lost to H.E.R.‘s “I Can’t Breathe”
2023: “All Too Well”; lost to Bonnie Raitt‘s “Just Like That”
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2023
As you can see,...
Swift has been nominated for the following songs:
2010: “You Belong with Me”; lost to Beyonce‘s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
2015: “Shake It Off”; lost to Sam Smith‘s “Stay with Me”
2016: “Blank Space” ; lost to Ed Sheeran‘s “Thinking Out Loud”
2020: “Lover”; lost to Billie Eilish‘s “Bad Guy”
2021: “Cardigan”; lost to H.E.R.‘s “I Can’t Breathe”
2023: “All Too Well”; lost to Bonnie Raitt‘s “Just Like That”
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2023
As you can see,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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