This year’s Oscars have set a new record for the largest number of entries ever in the Best Original Song category, but the 105 eligible songs do not include Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ “(If Only You Could) Save Me,” a 1930s-style big band song from “Mank” that was recently nominated for the second annual Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards.
The song is heard briefly coming from a radio in the background of one scene and plays for only about 40 seconds. Academy rules require “a clearly audible, intelligible, substantive rendition of both lyric and melody,” and the song was judged to not fulfill that requirement.
Other songs that didn’t make the list, although they were thought to be in the running, include “Uh Oh” from “Promising Young Woman” and “Boss Bitch” from “Birds of Prey.” Even without those, the list of eligible songs tops 100 for the first time...
The song is heard briefly coming from a radio in the background of one scene and plays for only about 40 seconds. Academy rules require “a clearly audible, intelligible, substantive rendition of both lyric and melody,” and the song was judged to not fulfill that requirement.
Other songs that didn’t make the list, although they were thought to be in the running, include “Uh Oh” from “Promising Young Woman” and “Boss Bitch” from “Birds of Prey.” Even without those, the list of eligible songs tops 100 for the first time...
- 2/5/2021
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Grammy-winning mega-hit makers Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin and Bryan Michael Cox have teamed up with a lineup of music superstar friends, on the new single “Change” (So So Def Recordings), available now on digital music providers.
In conjunction with the release of “Change” from Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin, and Friends, the new song will also be played today, October 23rd, at the top of every hour on all iHeartRadio R&b stations. Urging change, proceeds from the song are benefitting the Social Change Fund, a charitable initiative created by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.
“We created the song to call attention to these long-standing issues,” stated Dupri. “Members of the global community are now awakened to issues affecting Bipoc. The global pandemic forced us all to reevaluate everything from our health...
In conjunction with the release of “Change” from Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin, and Friends, the new song will also be played today, October 23rd, at the top of every hour on all iHeartRadio R&b stations. Urging change, proceeds from the song are benefitting the Social Change Fund, a charitable initiative created by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.
“We created the song to call attention to these long-standing issues,” stated Dupri. “Members of the global community are now awakened to issues affecting Bipoc. The global pandemic forced us all to reevaluate everything from our health...
- 10/29/2020
- Look to the Stars
13-year-old Keedron Bryant has dropped the new video for his viral hit, “I Just Wanna Live.” The song — penned by his mother Johnnetta Bryant and initially shared as a smartphone-shot video where Keedron sang a cappella — made waves when it was released following the killing of George Floyd by police in May. The Sara Lacombe-directed clip is the teenager’s major label music video debut for Warner Records.
The stirring video opens on an American flag, which is dripping blood, as a chorus of children recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The stirring video opens on an American flag, which is dripping blood, as a chorus of children recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 7/29/2020
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
“Our Culture Can’t Be Canceled” was the theme of the night at the 2020 BET Awards, which saw a powerful opening performance by Public Enemy followed by host Amanda Seales’ monologue addressing the current state of the country and several over-the-top performances. From Lil Wayne’s Kobe Bryant tribute to Beyoncé’s humanitarian award speech, this year’s BET Awards gave viewers many unforgettable moments.
The 20th anniversary of the awards show may have been virtual this year, but that did not stop the celebration which honored Black creatives and culture. The show largely focused on the protests currently happening across the country sparked by the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and many other Black lives killed at the hands of police.
Here are the eight best moments of the award show.
“Fight The Power” performance
The show kicked off with an emotional performance from 12-year-old Keedron Bryant,...
The 20th anniversary of the awards show may have been virtual this year, but that did not stop the celebration which honored Black creatives and culture. The show largely focused on the protests currently happening across the country sparked by the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and many other Black lives killed at the hands of police.
Here are the eight best moments of the award show.
“Fight The Power” performance
The show kicked off with an emotional performance from 12-year-old Keedron Bryant,...
- 6/29/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Singer Keedron Bryant kicked off the BET Awards with his stirring anthem “I Just Wanna Live” which was the perfect way to usher in a new rendition of the hip hop classic “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy.
Chuck D and Flavor Flav reunited alongside Jahi from Public Enemy Radio for the tune updated to recognize the current landscape, recognizing the protests and rallies stemming from the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Nina Pop and the countless people from the Black community we have lost due to racism and police brutality.
The new version includes the talents of The Roots’ Black Thought and Questlove as well as Nas, Rapsody and Yg providing some lyrical heft to the song originally released in 1989 and featured in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Over 30 years later, the song continues to remain an anthem for racial injustice. Nas...
Chuck D and Flavor Flav reunited alongside Jahi from Public Enemy Radio for the tune updated to recognize the current landscape, recognizing the protests and rallies stemming from the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Nina Pop and the countless people from the Black community we have lost due to racism and police brutality.
The new version includes the talents of The Roots’ Black Thought and Questlove as well as Nas, Rapsody and Yg providing some lyrical heft to the song originally released in 1989 and featured in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Over 30 years later, the song continues to remain an anthem for racial injustice. Nas...
- 6/29/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2020 BET Awards are honouring the moment — but still ready to celebrate! The virtual awards ceremony kicked off on Sunday with an emotional performance by 12-year-old Keedron Bryant and a powerful rendition of “Fight the Power” before host Amanda Seales delivered a stirring monologue — making references to Breonna Taylor, worldwide protests for racial equality and… Terry Crews. Seales joked she was chosen...
- 6/29/2020
- by Jamie Samhan
- ET Canada
Alicia Keys is set to host Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, an hourlong program set for 7 p.m. June 29 on Nickelodeon. The special aims to amplify the voices and experiences of black kids across the country.
Also set to simulcast on TeenNick, Nicktoons and the Nick app and YouTube channel, Kids, Race and Unity will feature the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering questions from real kids. It also will offer tools for families to have constructive conversations about race and inclusivity and highlight teenage activists who are fighting racial injustice.
It will be the first of a series of Nick News specials that will air on Nickelodeon in the coming months.
Keys will lead a series of conversations with special guests, including the Black Lives Matter co-founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi; 12-year-old singer Keedron Bryant; Antiracist Baby author Ibram X. Kendi; Jade Fuller,...
Also set to simulcast on TeenNick, Nicktoons and the Nick app and YouTube channel, Kids, Race and Unity will feature the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering questions from real kids. It also will offer tools for families to have constructive conversations about race and inclusivity and highlight teenage activists who are fighting racial injustice.
It will be the first of a series of Nick News specials that will air on Nickelodeon in the coming months.
Keys will lead a series of conversations with special guests, including the Black Lives Matter co-founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi; 12-year-old singer Keedron Bryant; Antiracist Baby author Ibram X. Kendi; Jade Fuller,...
- 6/23/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon is bringing back “Nick News” for an hour-long special about children, race, and unity.
The special will be hosted by Alicia Keys and is meant to amplify the voices and experiences of Black kids across the country in the wake of the large-scale protests that have rocked the United States in recent weeks. It will air June 29 at 7 p.m. Et/Pt.
Keys will lead a series of conversations with special guests, including: the co-founders of Black Lives Matter, Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi; teen activist Marley Dias, founder of the #1000BlackGirlsBook campaign; 12-year-old singer and viral sensation, Keedron Bryant; Ibram X. Kendi, author of “Antiracist Baby;” Jade Fuller, Nya Collins, Zee Thomas, Kennedy Green, Emma Rose Smith and Mikayla Smith, the Nashville, Tenn., teens who founded Teens4Equality; social media star Tabitha Brown and her family; and family therapist, Dr. George James.
“Kids, Race and Unity:...
The special will be hosted by Alicia Keys and is meant to amplify the voices and experiences of Black kids across the country in the wake of the large-scale protests that have rocked the United States in recent weeks. It will air June 29 at 7 p.m. Et/Pt.
Keys will lead a series of conversations with special guests, including: the co-founders of Black Lives Matter, Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi; teen activist Marley Dias, founder of the #1000BlackGirlsBook campaign; 12-year-old singer and viral sensation, Keedron Bryant; Ibram X. Kendi, author of “Antiracist Baby;” Jade Fuller, Nya Collins, Zee Thomas, Kennedy Green, Emma Rose Smith and Mikayla Smith, the Nashville, Tenn., teens who founded Teens4Equality; social media star Tabitha Brown and her family; and family therapist, Dr. George James.
“Kids, Race and Unity:...
- 6/23/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon is bringing back “Nick News” for a series of specials, starting with Monday’s “Kids, Race and Unity,” which will be hosted by Alicia Keys.
The June 29 program, which premieres at 7 p.m. Et/Pt in a simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons, will “amplify the voices and experiences of Black children across the country amid current events,” according to Nick. “Kids, Race and Unity” will “feature the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering questions from kids, offer tools for families to have constructive conversations about race and inclusivity, and highlight teen activists who are fighting racial injustice.”
More “Nick News” specials will follow in the coming months.
Also Read: Nickelodeon Sets New 'Smurfs' Series for 2021 Under Licensing Deal
Keys will lead a series of conversations with guests, a group that also includes Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi; 12-year-old singer and viral sensation,...
The June 29 program, which premieres at 7 p.m. Et/Pt in a simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons, will “amplify the voices and experiences of Black children across the country amid current events,” according to Nick. “Kids, Race and Unity” will “feature the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering questions from kids, offer tools for families to have constructive conversations about race and inclusivity, and highlight teen activists who are fighting racial injustice.”
More “Nick News” specials will follow in the coming months.
Also Read: Nickelodeon Sets New 'Smurfs' Series for 2021 Under Licensing Deal
Keys will lead a series of conversations with guests, a group that also includes Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi; 12-year-old singer and viral sensation,...
- 6/23/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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