The only person who believed in David Bowie’s vision of “Young Americans” more than Bowie himself was David Sanborn. The saxophonist, who was trained in jazz, had broken into the pop world as a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and by guesting on Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book. Sanborn, who died Sunday, was in his late 20s when he linked up with Bowie for the Diamond Dogs Tour — he’s featured on the David Live double-album — and joined him in the studio for the recording of Bowie...
- 5/14/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
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
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
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
Looking back, 1974 was a groundbreaking year for new musical releases. To re-create some of the magic that year brought, Classic Vinyl (Ch. 26) is counting down the top “50 Albums Turning 50” — as voted by you, our listeners!
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The “50 Albums Turning 50” countdown premieres on Classic Vinyl (Ch. 26) on May 24 at 3pm Et.
Stream it anytime, anywhere, on the SiriusXM app.
Directions: Vote once for up to 20 of your favorite albums in the poll below before 11:59pm Et on May 20, 2024.
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Albums from 1974 you voted on
These are the possible album choices for this year’s “50 Albums Turning 50” countdown:
Aerosmith – Get Your Wings
America – Holiday
April Wine – Live!
Argent – Encore: Live in Concert
Bachman–Turner Overdrive – Not Fragile
Bad Company – Bad Company
Bill Wyman – Monkey Grip
Billy Joel – Streetlife Serenade
Blue...
50 Albums Turning 50Stream the full countdown nowListen on the App
Listen on the App
The “50 Albums Turning 50” countdown premieres on Classic Vinyl (Ch. 26) on May 24 at 3pm Et.
Stream it anytime, anywhere, on the SiriusXM app.
Directions: Vote once for up to 20 of your favorite albums in the poll below before 11:59pm Et on May 20, 2024.
Can’t see the poll? Click here to vote.
Albums from 1974 you voted on
These are the possible album choices for this year’s “50 Albums Turning 50” countdown:
Aerosmith – Get Your Wings
America – Holiday
April Wine – Live!
Argent – Encore: Live in Concert
Bachman–Turner Overdrive – Not Fragile
Bad Company – Bad Company
Bill Wyman – Monkey Grip
Billy Joel – Streetlife Serenade
Blue...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jackie Kolgraf
- SiriusXM
Chris Pratt listened to a lot of old school music as his Guardians of the Galaxy character Peter Quill. But after a while, he didn’t enjoy the soundtrack nearly as much as his Star-Lord did.
Why Chris Pratt grew tired of Star-Lord’s music Chris Pratt | Anthony Harvey/Getty Images
Pratt did whatever he could to get into the head of his Star-Lord character in Guardians of the Galaxy. This meant working out rigorously for the role so he could get himself into superhero shape. But this also meant listening to Star-Lord’s music nonstop. When audiences are first introduced to Pratt’s Peter Quill in the first movie, the character is seen dancing around and listening to music. The music is a mix of songs Quill’s mother made for him back when he was still living on Earth.
To get into Quill’s headspace, Pratt spent...
Why Chris Pratt grew tired of Star-Lord’s music Chris Pratt | Anthony Harvey/Getty Images
Pratt did whatever he could to get into the head of his Star-Lord character in Guardians of the Galaxy. This meant working out rigorously for the role so he could get himself into superhero shape. But this also meant listening to Star-Lord’s music nonstop. When audiences are first introduced to Pratt’s Peter Quill in the first movie, the character is seen dancing around and listening to music. The music is a mix of songs Quill’s mother made for him back when he was still living on Earth.
To get into Quill’s headspace, Pratt spent...
- 4/5/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In summer 2012, singer Jeff Gutt walked onto The X Factor audition stage and stunned judges Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid with a remarkable rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that brought the entire audience to their feet. And in a scene straight out of a movie, a loud thunderclap from a nearby storm echoed throughout the theater as he soaked in the adulation. “I’ve heard that song a lot,” said Cowell. “I’ve sat in this chair a long time. It was one of the...
- 4/3/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Founded by director Jeremy Gilley to document his efforts in creating an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
Peace One Day aims to raise global awareness of Peace Day and inspire people to observe the Day, by working in the following areas:
Documentary Films: The first Peace One Day documentary has become a key tool in raising awareness, having played all over the world to millions of people. The second film, The Day After Peace is being released internationally in 2008. It tells the entire 10-year journey of how an individual manages to establish Peace Day, and how the day is being used around the world to save lives. The Day After Peace is produced in association with the BBC and Passion Pictures.
Annual Celebration: The 2007 flagship concert took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Jude Law was a key speaker, and Annie Lennox and Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens...
Peace One Day aims to raise global awareness of Peace Day and inspire people to observe the Day, by working in the following areas:
Documentary Films: The first Peace One Day documentary has become a key tool in raising awareness, having played all over the world to millions of people. The second film, The Day After Peace is being released internationally in 2008. It tells the entire 10-year journey of how an individual manages to establish Peace Day, and how the day is being used around the world to save lives. The Day After Peace is produced in association with the BBC and Passion Pictures.
Annual Celebration: The 2007 flagship concert took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Jude Law was a key speaker, and Annie Lennox and Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens...
- 3/6/2024
- Look to the Stars
Fans of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” are accustomed to a certain kind of opening for each season, one that’s typically high-energy and, in some way, a celebration of love in all its potential. On the 28th season, however, showrunners Jason Ehrlich, Claire Freeland, and Bennett Graebner tried something different: The premiere opens at the end of bachelor Joey Graziadei’s journey as he stands alone on a beach in tears, clearly having just broken someone’s heart or had his own broken — or both. The scene feels less constructed and more candid than usual, a feeling that continues as the series breaks the fourth wall and shows the crew as Joey wearily walks off set. Then there’s a sudden reverse scan through scenes that we haven’t seen yet but will over the course of the season, until the producers take us back two months to the...
- 2/15/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Alexander Payne's story of a cantankerous teacher holed up for Christmas with a wayward teen and the school cook is expertly told with gentle, grownup comedy
The year’s best Christmas movie arrives in the UK a bit late for Christmas: it is a genial, gentle, redemptive dramedy from Alexander Payne which hits the happy/sad sweet spot with Payne’s sure aim. It is taken from TV writer David Hemingson’s impeccably crafted screenplay, a masterclass in incremental, indirect character revelations and plot transitions. The Holdovers is set in 1970, consciously (or maybe self-consciously) crafted to look like a film which its characters could have gone to see at the time, with the funny, rueful dialogue and melancholy sense of place that you might find in something by Hal Ashby or Bob Rafelson, and a madeleine soundtrack from Cat Stevens, Labi Siffre and more.
But of course it also...
The year’s best Christmas movie arrives in the UK a bit late for Christmas: it is a genial, gentle, redemptive dramedy from Alexander Payne which hits the happy/sad sweet spot with Payne’s sure aim. It is taken from TV writer David Hemingson’s impeccably crafted screenplay, a masterclass in incremental, indirect character revelations and plot transitions. The Holdovers is set in 1970, consciously (or maybe self-consciously) crafted to look like a film which its characters could have gone to see at the time, with the funny, rueful dialogue and melancholy sense of place that you might find in something by Hal Ashby or Bob Rafelson, and a madeleine soundtrack from Cat Stevens, Labi Siffre and more.
But of course it also...
- 1/17/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Searching for and listening to movie soundtrack music for the year is an active quest of curiosity, discovery, and collage. For those fatigued and pushing through the chilliest season, I hope this mix can provide both energy and warmth, as it did to me in making it.Trends in film music over the last decade are continuing strong in 2023, particularly in the ambition of independent auteurs using complex and unusual scoring. The foundation for this mix is Angela Schanelec's beautiful and aptly titled Music, which provides both diegetic and non-diegetic moments to guide us. Samples range from The Old Oak, in which classical choral choir meets Syrian guitar and words of hope that now hit harder than ever, to a mix of sentimental strings courtesy of the legendary Joe Hisaishi. Abstract experimental sounds by two completely different kinds of artists—Harmony Korine and Thomas Newman—are mixed with sliced...
- 1/4/2024
- MUBI
Alexander Payne (Adapted Screenplay Oscar wins for Sideways with Jim Taylor and The Descendants with Nat Faxon and Jim Rash) at JFK airport with Anne-Katrin Titze on the Wc Fields poster in The Holdovers: “I remember that. I had that poster in my room growing up.”
In the second instalment with Alexander Payne, director of the Golden Globe-nominated The Holdovers (screenplay by David Hemingson), starring Dominic Sessa and Golden Globe nominees Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, we start out discussing the Oscar-shortlisted score by Mark Orton after my recommendation of Wurzel-Sepp, an apothecary shop in Munich from 1887. From there we move on to the Trapp Family recordings of The Little Drummer Boy and Silent Night, plus Cat Stevens in the soundtrack; the influence of Marcel Pagnol’s Merlusse, Marlene Dietrich in Josef von Sternberg’s The Blue Angel, Robert Donat in Sam Wood’s Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and...
In the second instalment with Alexander Payne, director of the Golden Globe-nominated The Holdovers (screenplay by David Hemingson), starring Dominic Sessa and Golden Globe nominees Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, we start out discussing the Oscar-shortlisted score by Mark Orton after my recommendation of Wurzel-Sepp, an apothecary shop in Munich from 1887. From there we move on to the Trapp Family recordings of The Little Drummer Boy and Silent Night, plus Cat Stevens in the soundtrack; the influence of Marcel Pagnol’s Merlusse, Marlene Dietrich in Josef von Sternberg’s The Blue Angel, Robert Donat in Sam Wood’s Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and...
- 1/1/2024
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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
A producer who worked on one of the most famous songs of 2023 said The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun” was ignored by one of the Fab Four’s most famous albums. In context, that makes a lot of sense. However, it might not be what fans want, especially considering that “Here Comes the Sun” is such an enduring tune.
The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ was left off a record of the Fab Four’s No. 1 hits
The Beatles released two of the most famous compilation albums of all time: 1962-1966 (commonly called The Red Album) and 1967-1970 (commonly called The Blue Album). During a 2023 interview with Variety, “Now and Then” producer Giles Martin discussed The Red Album and The Blue Album.
“There’s certain generations where it’s like, ‘The Red and Blue albums, what are they?'” he said. “And then there’s generations going, ‘Yeah, I know...
The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ was left off a record of the Fab Four’s No. 1 hits
The Beatles released two of the most famous compilation albums of all time: 1962-1966 (commonly called The Red Album) and 1967-1970 (commonly called The Blue Album). During a 2023 interview with Variety, “Now and Then” producer Giles Martin discussed The Red Album and The Blue Album.
“There’s certain generations where it’s like, ‘The Red and Blue albums, what are they?'” he said. “And then there’s generations going, ‘Yeah, I know...
- 11/18/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the middle of August this year, three legends of the music industry died within 72 hours of each other: founder of A&m Records Jerry Moss; music lawyer Abe Somer; and my father, the “Black Godfather” himself, Clarence Avant. These three men helped define the recording industry of the past six decades, and what’s more, they were inseparable best friends.
Somer, Moss, and Avant met in New York City in the early 1960s, and in the six decades since, never left one another’s side, never once let their “soul contract” expire.
Somer, Moss, and Avant met in New York City in the early 1960s, and in the six decades since, never left one another’s side, never once let their “soul contract” expire.
- 10/28/2023
- by Nicole Avant
- Rollingstone.com
Every Christmas movie has to have its scrooge. In Alexander Payne’s holiday-set dramedy The Holdovers, the curmudgeon is Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti), a long-time teacher at Barton Academy, an elite Massachusetts boarding school. Paul treats the affluent students in his ancient history class with contempt, gleefully terrorizing them with poor grades in order to trip up their otherwise smooth rides to fancy colleges. He’s the kind of teacher who flunks almost everyone on their end-of-semester exam and then assigns the class extra homework over the holidays as prep for yet another exam as soon as they get back. Bah humbug, indeed.
It’s not just the students at Barton who loathe Paul. So does the school’s administration. Hence Paul being saddled with holdover duty over the winter break—that is, to supervise any students who, for whatever reason, can’t go on lavish vacations like the rest of their peers,...
It’s not just the students at Barton who loathe Paul. So does the school’s administration. Hence Paul being saddled with holdover duty over the winter break—that is, to supervise any students who, for whatever reason, can’t go on lavish vacations like the rest of their peers,...
- 9/16/2023
- by Mark Hanson
- Slant Magazine
The Holdovers Review: Alexander Payne And Paul Giamatti Reunite For This Marvellous Film [TIFF 2023]
Alexander Payne has long been one of the most respected American directors, tapping into unique stories of the human condition. From high school elections ("Election"), the abortion debate ("Citizen Ruth"), or even wine tasting ("Sideways"), Payne has a way of finding humor and heart in everything he directs. His work never really faltered until his last directorial effort "Downsizing" in 2017. While I was higher on it than most, it lacked much of Payne's signature charm that makes his movies, often about unbearable people, so irresistible.
Speaking of unbearable, one of his most prickly and obnoxious characters yet takes the lead in "The Holdovers." Paul Dunham (Paul Giamatti) teaches ancient civilizations at Barton Academy, a top-tier boarding school in the 1970s. His course is the greatest love in his life -- Hunham references various points in ancient history more than he blinks, bringing an immense knowledge of his subject matter that's unrivaled.
Speaking of unbearable, one of his most prickly and obnoxious characters yet takes the lead in "The Holdovers." Paul Dunham (Paul Giamatti) teaches ancient civilizations at Barton Academy, a top-tier boarding school in the 1970s. His course is the greatest love in his life -- Hunham references various points in ancient history more than he blinks, bringing an immense knowledge of his subject matter that's unrivaled.
- 9/11/2023
- by Barry Levitt
- Slash Film
In the midst of a festival setting, catching up with all the best of world cinema and the contemporary avant-garde, you basically hope––sometimes even luckily have––your notion of the moving image genuinely challenged. So you might forget what it’s like to engage with a well-made “nice and normal” movie that frankly works. Basically exactly what you would expect, Alexander Payne’s newest film The Holdovers, directed from a script not written by him––the signs of a good-behavior assignment to make up the critical and commercial failure of his ambitious passion project Downsizing––lives up that notion.
A heavily nostalgic project scored to non-stop Cat Stevens and featuring retro production logos, it blatantly positions itself in the “they don’t make movies like this anymore” camp, recalling Hal Ashby and his ilk’s character-driven dramedies of the ’70s. In fact, its retro appeal went so far I...
A heavily nostalgic project scored to non-stop Cat Stevens and featuring retro production logos, it blatantly positions itself in the “they don’t make movies like this anymore” camp, recalling Hal Ashby and his ilk’s character-driven dramedies of the ’70s. In fact, its retro appeal went so far I...
- 9/11/2023
- by Ethan Vestby
- The Film Stage
Tl;Dr:
Cat Stevens released a cover of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” in 2023. Stevens saw a parallel between himself and “Here Comes the Sun” writer George Harrison. Stevens admired George as a musician and as a humanitarian.
Cat Stevens, a.k.a. Yusuf Islam, recorded his own version of The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun.” Stevens revealed why he paid tribute to George Harrison. In addition, George’s son discussed Stevens’ influence.
The singer’s granddaughter made artwork for his cover of The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’
Stevens released a faithful cover of “Here Comes the Sun” in 2023. The official YouTube description of the song says the recording commemorated the 80th anniversary of George’s birth. The artwork for the cover is a cute image of a sun made by the singer’s granddaughter.
During a 2023 statement to Dark Horse Records, Stevens discussed his feelings about the “My Sweet Lord” singer.
Cat Stevens released a cover of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” in 2023. Stevens saw a parallel between himself and “Here Comes the Sun” writer George Harrison. Stevens admired George as a musician and as a humanitarian.
Cat Stevens, a.k.a. Yusuf Islam, recorded his own version of The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun.” Stevens revealed why he paid tribute to George Harrison. In addition, George’s son discussed Stevens’ influence.
The singer’s granddaughter made artwork for his cover of The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’
Stevens released a faithful cover of “Here Comes the Sun” in 2023. The official YouTube description of the song says the recording commemorated the 80th anniversary of George’s birth. The artwork for the cover is a cute image of a sun made by the singer’s granddaughter.
During a 2023 statement to Dark Horse Records, Stevens discussed his feelings about the “My Sweet Lord” singer.
- 8/30/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A music supervisor has a big job, as defined by the TV Academy: She or he “creatively contributes to the story, character development and overall narrative of the program by engaging in song selection, guiding original song creation and production, overseeing on-camera music performances… contributing to the creation of a unique music aesthetic.”
This year’s five nominees reflect those ideals:
Frankie Pine, music supervisor for “Daisy Jones & The Six,” was hired five years ago; she was even part of the casting process for the rise-and-fall story of a ’70s rock band. “It was all-encompassing,” she says, “being able to do every aspect of music to help create that authenticity.”
Pine submitted episode 8, which depicts the band touring the U.S. “We had all those on-cameras. Everything was done to playback,” she reports, “but everything was also recorded live,” providing multiple options during post-production.
The choice of non-Daisy Jones...
This year’s five nominees reflect those ideals:
Frankie Pine, music supervisor for “Daisy Jones & The Six,” was hired five years ago; she was even part of the casting process for the rise-and-fall story of a ’70s rock band. “It was all-encompassing,” she says, “being able to do every aspect of music to help create that authenticity.”
Pine submitted episode 8, which depicts the band touring the U.S. “We had all those on-cameras. Everything was done to playback,” she reports, “but everything was also recorded live,” providing multiple options during post-production.
The choice of non-Daisy Jones...
- 8/25/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&m Records, has died. He was 88.
According to Variety, the record exec — who along with his business partner, Herb Alpert, turned A&m into one of America’s leading independent record labels — died Wednesday at his home in Bel Air.
“They truly don’t make them like him anymore and we will miss conversations with him about everything under the sun. The twinkle in his eyes as he approached every moment ready for the next adventure,” his family said in a statement to the Associated Press.
Dionne Warwick, who wasn’t an A&m artist, but had been close to Moss ever since he helped promote her music in the early 1960s also released a statement, calling him one of the “kindest gentlemen” and her “dear friend.”
“Another of my dear friends has made his transition. Jerry Moss was and will always be remembered as one that...
According to Variety, the record exec — who along with his business partner, Herb Alpert, turned A&m into one of America’s leading independent record labels — died Wednesday at his home in Bel Air.
“They truly don’t make them like him anymore and we will miss conversations with him about everything under the sun. The twinkle in his eyes as he approached every moment ready for the next adventure,” his family said in a statement to the Associated Press.
Dionne Warwick, who wasn’t an A&m artist, but had been close to Moss ever since he helped promote her music in the early 1960s also released a statement, calling him one of the “kindest gentlemen” and her “dear friend.”
“Another of my dear friends has made his transition. Jerry Moss was and will always be remembered as one that...
- 8/17/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Sixto Rodriguez, the Detroit musician who found surprise success in South Africa and became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man, has died at the age of 81.
The news was announced in a statement from his official website, which reads, “It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters — Sandra, Eva and Regan — and to all his family.”
Though Rodriguez’s cause of death is unknown, The Detroit News reports he had been in declining health.
Born July 10th, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan as the sixth child of a Mexican father and Native American mother, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez began his music career in 1967 under the name Rod Riguez. Three years later, he signed with Sussex Records and began recording under the name Rodriguez. Following two albums, Cold Fact and Coming from Reality,...
The news was announced in a statement from his official website, which reads, “It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters — Sandra, Eva and Regan — and to all his family.”
Though Rodriguez’s cause of death is unknown, The Detroit News reports he had been in declining health.
Born July 10th, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan as the sixth child of a Mexican father and Native American mother, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez began his music career in 1967 under the name Rod Riguez. Three years later, he signed with Sussex Records and began recording under the name Rodriguez. Following two albums, Cold Fact and Coming from Reality,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Elton John raised the roof at Glastonbury last night in what could be the Rocketman singer’s last ever performance, and he was watched by more than 7M viewers on the BBC. The figure was almost triple that of Paul McCartney’s headline slot in 2022.
The legendary British singer’s three-hour performance drew a near-50% audience share and becomes one of the most-watched TV shows of the year so far, according to Barb data from overnights.tv, just behind Happy Valley. His performance was by miles the most-watched Glastonbury set across the weekend on the BBC, which shows wall-to-wall coverage of the Worthy Farm fest.
At the festival, early estimates had the performance as one of the most-watched of all time, possibly eclipsing Dolly Parton in 2014 at well over 100,000.
John, who has previously said last night would be his final ever performance, trawled through all the hits across a five-decades-long...
The legendary British singer’s three-hour performance drew a near-50% audience share and becomes one of the most-watched TV shows of the year so far, according to Barb data from overnights.tv, just behind Happy Valley. His performance was by miles the most-watched Glastonbury set across the weekend on the BBC, which shows wall-to-wall coverage of the Worthy Farm fest.
At the festival, early estimates had the performance as one of the most-watched of all time, possibly eclipsing Dolly Parton in 2014 at well over 100,000.
John, who has previously said last night would be his final ever performance, trawled through all the hits across a five-decades-long...
- 6/26/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
This post contains spoilers for the "Ted Lasso" season 3 finale.
Throughout the three season run of "Ted Lasso," the incredibly popular series ended up hitting on a lot of different levels. Starting out as a comedy first and a rousing sports drama second, the show touched on unexpected issues about anxiety, acceptance, and inequality. The emotional stakes on and off the field kept getting higher and higher, to the point where a lot of season 3 was overshadowed by an unnecessary rivalry between the fictional AFC Richmond team and Manchester City that culminated in an unconvincing arc for Nate, who switched sides, became evil, and then received a hollow redemption.
Moving from a straight fish-out-of-water comedy in season 1 to an effective dramedy in season 2, the final season of "Ted Lasso" was on shaky ground from the start, with too much attention paid to winning the Premiere League instead of staying true...
Throughout the three season run of "Ted Lasso," the incredibly popular series ended up hitting on a lot of different levels. Starting out as a comedy first and a rousing sports drama second, the show touched on unexpected issues about anxiety, acceptance, and inequality. The emotional stakes on and off the field kept getting higher and higher, to the point where a lot of season 3 was overshadowed by an unnecessary rivalry between the fictional AFC Richmond team and Manchester City that culminated in an unconvincing arc for Nate, who switched sides, became evil, and then received a hollow redemption.
Moving from a straight fish-out-of-water comedy in season 1 to an effective dramedy in season 2, the final season of "Ted Lasso" was on shaky ground from the start, with too much attention paid to winning the Premiere League instead of staying true...
- 5/31/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Ringo Starr went through a rough patch when The Beatles broke up. Despite his hit solo songs giving him a career of his own, he missed the bandmates he called his brothers. When the drummer lived with John Lennon in California in the 1970s, John’s girlfriend called Ringo’s room the den of darkness. He refused to let in daylight as he recovered from the excessive drinking he and his roommates did, and he lived that way for years. Ringo knew he needed help, but his heavy drinking made him wait years to find it.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr | John Pratt/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Ringo Starr knew he needed help to deal with his drinking, but he procrastinated for years
Ringo didn’t like the press covering The Beatles’ drug use in the 1960s. Still, he has become very candid about his reliance on alcohol in his post-Fab Four days.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr | John Pratt/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Ringo Starr knew he needed help to deal with his drinking, but he procrastinated for years
Ringo didn’t like the press covering The Beatles’ drug use in the 1960s. Still, he has become very candid about his reliance on alcohol in his post-Fab Four days.
- 5/31/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bill Lee, the accomplished jazz musician who collaborated with the likes of Cat Stevens, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan and also scored many of his son Spike Lee’s films, has died according to multiple reports. He was 94.
Bill Lee composed the memorable original music for many of Spike Lee’s early, seminal films, including She’s Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989) and Mo’ Better Blues (1990). The elder Lee had small roles in each of those films, except for Do the Right Thing. He also scored his son’s early short, Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads.
The director posted a series of photos on Instagram remembering his father, the first accompanied by the phrase, “Deeds Not Words.”
The deeds of Lee’s father made an impact on his son.
“Everything I know about jazz I got from my father,” Spike Lee told the New York...
Bill Lee composed the memorable original music for many of Spike Lee’s early, seminal films, including She’s Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989) and Mo’ Better Blues (1990). The elder Lee had small roles in each of those films, except for Do the Right Thing. He also scored his son’s early short, Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads.
The director posted a series of photos on Instagram remembering his father, the first accompanied by the phrase, “Deeds Not Words.”
The deeds of Lee’s father made an impact on his son.
“Everything I know about jazz I got from my father,” Spike Lee told the New York...
- 5/24/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The Beatles influenced many musicians who listened to the band and fell in love with rock music. However, not every artist was fortunate enough to be next to the band during a recording session. That’s precisely what happened to James Taylor, and being next door to The Beatles led him to write a song of his own.
James Taylor wrote ‘Carolina In My Mind’ after The Beatles made him homesick James Taylor | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for for J/P Hro Gala
Taylor moved from New York to London to pursue his music dreams at just 19 years old. The risk paid off for him as Apple Records signed him after Paul McCartney and George Harrison heard a few of his songs. Taylor was now in the same universe as The Beatles, the biggest musical act in the world.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Taylor said he was working...
James Taylor wrote ‘Carolina In My Mind’ after The Beatles made him homesick James Taylor | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for for J/P Hro Gala
Taylor moved from New York to London to pursue his music dreams at just 19 years old. The risk paid off for him as Apple Records signed him after Paul McCartney and George Harrison heard a few of his songs. Taylor was now in the same universe as The Beatles, the biggest musical act in the world.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Taylor said he was working...
- 5/21/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Yusuf/Cat Stevens harkens back to his Harold & Maude era in the new video for “All Nights, All Days,” the latest single off the legendary singer-songwriter’s upcoming LP King of a Land.
The visual finds Harold and Maude — the titular couple in the 1971 dark comedy classic soundtracked by Stevens — in an animated nightmare where they are pursued by evil politicians and oligarchs. However, the villains are ultimately locked up in the London Zoo.
“The only way that we can get on in peace is to get rid of most of them.
The visual finds Harold and Maude — the titular couple in the 1971 dark comedy classic soundtracked by Stevens — in an animated nightmare where they are pursued by evil politicians and oligarchs. However, the villains are ultimately locked up in the London Zoo.
“The only way that we can get on in peace is to get rid of most of them.
- 5/17/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Origins is a recurring series that gives artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, legendary songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens takes us behind his new single, “All Nights, All Days.”
Legendary singer-songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens has released “All Nights, All Days,” the latest single from his upcoming album, King of a Land. The track boasts a bouncy acoustic instrumental and cuttingly political lyrics, a streak that’s furthered by the gorgeous animated music video.
Leaning more into country rock than the previous King of a Land singles, the track allows Stevens to showcase his versatility as both a songwriter and a performer. He cites the Traveling Wilburys — the iconic supergroup made up of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty — as a primary influence when it came to the composition and tone of the tune.
“There is a hint of...
Legendary singer-songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens has released “All Nights, All Days,” the latest single from his upcoming album, King of a Land. The track boasts a bouncy acoustic instrumental and cuttingly political lyrics, a streak that’s furthered by the gorgeous animated music video.
Leaning more into country rock than the previous King of a Land singles, the track allows Stevens to showcase his versatility as both a songwriter and a performer. He cites the Traveling Wilburys — the iconic supergroup made up of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty — as a primary influence when it came to the composition and tone of the tune.
“There is a hint of...
- 5/17/2023
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
“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
ABC’s American Idol 2023 continues with the top five singers performing on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The top five are a seriously impressive bunch, and they all will sing for Disney Night. However, they can’t all move on to the finale. So, when are the top three singers revealed? Here’s what we know.
When are the top 3 revealed on ‘American Idol’ 2023? Iam Tongi from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top five will become the top three on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Fans can cast their votes during the episode that airs at 8 p.m. Et. By the end of the episode, Ryan Seacrest will announce which singer received the most votes, and two singers will head home. The top three will then move on to the finale, where they’ll compete for the grand prize and title.
The top five — Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and...
When are the top 3 revealed on ‘American Idol’ 2023? Iam Tongi from ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless
The American Idol 2023 top five will become the top three on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Fans can cast their votes during the episode that airs at 8 p.m. Et. By the end of the episode, Ryan Seacrest will announce which singer received the most votes, and two singers will head home. The top three will then move on to the finale, where they’ll compete for the grand prize and title.
The top five — Zachariah Smith, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Wé Ani, and...
- 5/14/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even some of the most accomplished musicians of all time have found themselves at the center of plagiarism cases. Sometimes, they get off without any trouble; juries determine that the song simply uses common chord progressions or that there are no real similarities. Other times, though, musicians pay a lot of money to settle the cases. Here are four musicians who lost money in plagiarism cases.
George Harrison | Bettmann/Contributor via Getty George Harrison
One of the most notable plagiarism cases involved one of the biggest musicians of all time. George Harrison was fresh off his time with The Beatles when he released “My Sweet Lord.” The song made him the first former Beatle to hit No. 1 as a solo artist. It also brought him legal trouble.
The Bright Tunes Music Corporation brought a lawsuit against Harrison for plagiarizing The Chiffons’ song “He’s So Fine.” After a lengthy legal battle,...
George Harrison | Bettmann/Contributor via Getty George Harrison
One of the most notable plagiarism cases involved one of the biggest musicians of all time. George Harrison was fresh off his time with The Beatles when he released “My Sweet Lord.” The song made him the first former Beatle to hit No. 1 as a solo artist. It also brought him legal trouble.
The Bright Tunes Music Corporation brought a lawsuit against Harrison for plagiarizing The Chiffons’ song “He’s So Fine.” After a lengthy legal battle,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The “American Idol” Top 5 will capture the spirit of Disney this weekend when each of the finalists performs two songs for judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Sofia Carson has been announced as the mentor while Sara Bareilles will open the show with “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “The Little Mermaid” star Halle Bailey will perform “Part of Your World.” “Disney Night” airs live coast to coast on Sunday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt. But what will each contestant sing?
According to a People exclusive, we can can confirm each singer will perform twice — one classic and one song from a new Disney production. See the full set list below.
See ‘American Idol’ sets Disney Night 2023 for May 14, but what will Katy Perry wear?
Colin Stough – “Real Gone” from “Cars” & “Nobody Knows” by The Lumineers, from “Pete’s Dragon”
Iam Tongi – “Lava...
According to a People exclusive, we can can confirm each singer will perform twice — one classic and one song from a new Disney production. See the full set list below.
See ‘American Idol’ sets Disney Night 2023 for May 14, but what will Katy Perry wear?
Colin Stough – “Real Gone” from “Cars” & “Nobody Knows” by The Lumineers, from “Pete’s Dragon”
Iam Tongi – “Lava...
- 5/11/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Linda Lewis, the British singer who scored a string UK solo hits in the 1970s but is most widely known as one of the era’s most in-demand backup singers who recorded with Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens, David Bowie, T. Rex and Rod Stewart, died May 3 at her home. She was 72.
Her death was announced by her sister, singer Dee Lewis Clay. A cause of death was not specified, but Clay noted that her sister died peacefully.
Born Linda Ann Fredericks in West Ham, London, Lewis experienced her first brush with show business with a non-speaking acting role in the 1961 film A Taste of Honey and, in 1964, as a screaming fan of the Beatles in A Hard Day’s Night.
Making her most notable early appearance as a singer at the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970, Lewis would go on to have a lengthy, decades-long recording and performing career, with four top-...
Her death was announced by her sister, singer Dee Lewis Clay. A cause of death was not specified, but Clay noted that her sister died peacefully.
Born Linda Ann Fredericks in West Ham, London, Lewis experienced her first brush with show business with a non-speaking acting role in the 1961 film A Taste of Honey and, in 1964, as a screaming fan of the Beatles in A Hard Day’s Night.
Making her most notable early appearance as a singer at the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970, Lewis would go on to have a lengthy, decades-long recording and performing career, with four top-...
- 5/4/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal’s Focus Features offered theater owners a first look at Alexander Payne’s New England prep school comedy The Holdovers, Ethan Coen’s Drive-Away Dolls and the last installment of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, giving some love, naturally, to Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, set to bow in Cannes.
“Wes Anderson cannot make a movie that is not magic,” said Focus distribution chief Lisa Bunnell at CinemaCon, calling the helmer’s fare “the Marvel of specialty movies.”
Related: CinemaCon 2023 – Deadline’s Full Coverage
In the new Payne film, which reteams the director with his Sideways star Paul Giamatti, the actor plays Paul Hunham, a curmudgeon private school instructor. He’s left in charge of the students who are left behind over the 1970 Christmas holiday. The pic was shot at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. Trailer has a true 70s abusdrudist comedy vibe ala Harold and Maude, including the...
“Wes Anderson cannot make a movie that is not magic,” said Focus distribution chief Lisa Bunnell at CinemaCon, calling the helmer’s fare “the Marvel of specialty movies.”
Related: CinemaCon 2023 – Deadline’s Full Coverage
In the new Payne film, which reteams the director with his Sideways star Paul Giamatti, the actor plays Paul Hunham, a curmudgeon private school instructor. He’s left in charge of the students who are left behind over the 1970 Christmas holiday. The pic was shot at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. Trailer has a true 70s abusdrudist comedy vibe ala Harold and Maude, including the...
- 4/27/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith, Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Tl;Dr:
George Harrison was asked about the inclusion of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” on Abbey Road. He didn’t think Abbey Road featured a lot more contributions from him than a previous Beatles album. Abbey Road became a massive hit in the United States. George Harrison | William Lovelace / Stringer
The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun” is one of the most famous songs George Harrison wrote. Despite this, he wasn’t a huge fan of the song. He compared it to The Beatles’ “Something,” saying neither song was much better than the songs he wrote for The White Album.
George Harrison felt The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ wasn’t much better than ‘Piggies’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1969. In it, George was Abbey Road was unusual because it had so many songs by him.
“Well, not really,” he said.
George Harrison was asked about the inclusion of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” on Abbey Road. He didn’t think Abbey Road featured a lot more contributions from him than a previous Beatles album. Abbey Road became a massive hit in the United States. George Harrison | William Lovelace / Stringer
The Beatles‘ “Here Comes the Sun” is one of the most famous songs George Harrison wrote. Despite this, he wasn’t a huge fan of the song. He compared it to The Beatles’ “Something,” saying neither song was much better than the songs he wrote for The White Album.
George Harrison felt The Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ wasn’t much better than ‘Piggies’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1969. In it, George was Abbey Road was unusual because it had so many songs by him.
“Well, not really,” he said.
- 4/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ringo Starr rarely hesitates to call it like he sees it, even if he’s the target. Yusuf / Cat Stevens cut his drumming from an album, and his reaction to the slight was pure class. So when Ringo complimented Brian Wilson’s work ethic, it was massive praise from The Beatles drummer to the Beach Boys frontman.
Brian Wilson (left) and Ringo Starr | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Ringo Starr said watching Brian Wilson work ‘was incredible’
Ringo’s excessive drinking was such a problem in the mid-1980s that he played a concert with the Beach Boys and has no memory of it. Thankfully for him and music fans, he committed to a healthier lifestyle and continued making music. The drummer also inspired another legendary musician to get sober.
He was in a much better place in the early 1990s. In 1992, Ringo released his first solo album since 1981, Time Takes Time,...
Brian Wilson (left) and Ringo Starr | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Ringo Starr said watching Brian Wilson work ‘was incredible’
Ringo’s excessive drinking was such a problem in the mid-1980s that he played a concert with the Beach Boys and has no memory of it. Thankfully for him and music fans, he committed to a healthier lifestyle and continued making music. The drummer also inspired another legendary musician to get sober.
He was in a much better place in the early 1990s. In 1992, Ringo released his first solo album since 1981, Time Takes Time,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
You know what you’re getting with Ringo Starr. As a musician, he proved to be a groundbreaking drummer and one of the best to ever hit the skins in a rock ‘n’ roll band. As a person, Ringo’s sharp and funny but deeply emotional, as he revealed when Paul McCartney threatened him in 1970. He’s also self-aware. Ringo’s reaction to having his drumming deleted from a Yusuf / Cat Stevens album says everything about The Beatles drummer’s personality.
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr | Michael Putland/Getty Images Ringo Starr resented Cat Stevens ‘wiping him off’ a record but then understood the reason
Ringo hardly slowed down when The Beatles broke up. He released four solo albums by 1974 and played on George Harrison, John Lennon, Stephen Stills, B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, and Harry Nilsson in the early part of the decade.
His output, both his own albums and playing on others’ records,...
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr | Michael Putland/Getty Images Ringo Starr resented Cat Stevens ‘wiping him off’ a record but then understood the reason
Ringo hardly slowed down when The Beatles broke up. He released four solo albums by 1974 and played on George Harrison, John Lennon, Stephen Stills, B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, and Harry Nilsson in the early part of the decade.
His output, both his own albums and playing on others’ records,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week is an eclectic mix with a surprise Taylor Swift B-side, Jimin’s solo debut, an infectious remix from GloRilla and Lil Durk and the long-awaited return of Feist.
Taylor Swift, “All Of the Girls You Loved Before” (YouTube)
Greyson Chance, “Herringbone” (YouTube)
Lana Del Rey, “The Grants” (YouTube)
Yusuf/Cat Stevens, “Take the World Apart” (YouTube)
Lil Keed feat. Young Thug, “All I Wanna Know” (YouTube)
Jimin,...
Taylor Swift, “All Of the Girls You Loved Before” (YouTube)
Greyson Chance, “Herringbone” (YouTube)
Lana Del Rey, “The Grants” (YouTube)
Yusuf/Cat Stevens, “Take the World Apart” (YouTube)
Lil Keed feat. Young Thug, “All I Wanna Know” (YouTube)
Jimin,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Yusuf / Cat Stevens has readied his 17th album, King of a Land. The LP arrives via BMG / Dark Horse Records on June 16th, while first single “Take the World Apart” is out now.
Stevens began working on King of a Land way back in 2011, recording with longtime producer Paul Samwell-Smith in bits and pieces at studios in Berlin, Brussels, London, and the South of France. Understandably, the artist calls the finished product a “mosaic.” “Looking at the jagged journey of my music, beginning as I did in the 60’s, I would say this new record is a mosaic,” Stevens said in a statement. “A very clearly defined description of where I’ve been and who I am.”
In addition to streaming, King of a Land comes on exclusive white vinyl and a green vinyl package featuring a 36-page booklet of illustrations from cover artist Peter Reynolds. The CD version of...
Stevens began working on King of a Land way back in 2011, recording with longtime producer Paul Samwell-Smith in bits and pieces at studios in Berlin, Brussels, London, and the South of France. Understandably, the artist calls the finished product a “mosaic.” “Looking at the jagged journey of my music, beginning as I did in the 60’s, I would say this new record is a mosaic,” Stevens said in a statement. “A very clearly defined description of where I’ve been and who I am.”
In addition to streaming, King of a Land comes on exclusive white vinyl and a green vinyl package featuring a 36-page booklet of illustrations from cover artist Peter Reynolds. The CD version of...
- 3/15/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Glastonbury Festival has released a new line up poster that shows Lana Del Rey listed higher up than she was in the original version.
The festival recently came under scrutiny after Emily Eavis announced the remaining headliners after Elton John, revealing that no women would headline the event this year.
Guns N’ Roses apparently replaced a female headliner who pulled out, while Arctic Monkeys were also announced to headline the Pyramid Stage.
Lizzo, who will perform ahead of Guns N’ Roses, has been given a double headline billing with the US rock band.
Announcing the news, Emily Eavis preempted criticism of the lack of headline diversity, saying it was “pipeline” problems that related to the all-male headlining line-up.
At the time, many have questioned why Lana Del Rey, who will be playing the festival, wasn’t higher up on the line up posted.
This included criticism from Rey at the time,...
The festival recently came under scrutiny after Emily Eavis announced the remaining headliners after Elton John, revealing that no women would headline the event this year.
Guns N’ Roses apparently replaced a female headliner who pulled out, while Arctic Monkeys were also announced to headline the Pyramid Stage.
Lizzo, who will perform ahead of Guns N’ Roses, has been given a double headline billing with the US rock band.
Announcing the news, Emily Eavis preempted criticism of the lack of headline diversity, saying it was “pipeline” problems that related to the all-male headlining line-up.
At the time, many have questioned why Lana Del Rey, who will be playing the festival, wasn’t higher up on the line up posted.
This included criticism from Rey at the time,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Yusuf (f.k.a Cat Stevens) has spent much of the past decade crafting his new album King of a Land, and he’ll finally reveal it to the world on June 16. Ahead of the release, the artist shared the video for its lead single, “Take The World Apart” on Wednesday.
“Looking at the jagged journey of my music, beginning as I did in the 60s, I would say this new record is a mosaic,” Yusuf said in a statement. “A very clearly defined description of where I’ve been and who I am.
“Looking at the jagged journey of my music, beginning as I did in the 60s, I would say this new record is a mosaic,” Yusuf said in a statement. “A very clearly defined description of where I’ve been and who I am.
- 3/15/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
George Harrison would have turned 80 years old today. Though he died over two decades ago, his work continues to inspire people all across the globe.
Just this week, Yusuf, a.k.a. Cat Stevens, covered “Here Comes the Sun” and signed with Harrison’s label, Dark Horse Records. “While most of my generation were just into the music, I was a bit like George, where music became the key to something much higher,” he said. “I’m happy to sing one of his songs, especially as it represents the returning...
Just this week, Yusuf, a.k.a. Cat Stevens, covered “Here Comes the Sun” and signed with Harrison’s label, Dark Horse Records. “While most of my generation were just into the music, I was a bit like George, where music became the key to something much higher,” he said. “I’m happy to sing one of his songs, especially as it represents the returning...
- 2/25/2023
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
BMG, the world’s largest international music company outside the three ‘majors’, has struck a sub-publishing agreement for India with Turnkey Music & Publishing, one of the country’s only standalone music publishing companies.
BMG’s music publishing catalogue comprises over three million songs, made up of works by legends including George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Roger Waters, Ray Davies, Buddy Holly, Paul Anka, Diane Warren, Kurt Cobain and Chris DeBurgh as well as contemporary superstar songwriters, including Lewis Capaldi, Bebe Rexha, Kings Of Leon, Juice Wrld, and thousands of others.
Some of the greatest songs in music history are represented by BMG, such as ‘Another Brick In The Wall’ (Pink Floyd), ‘Walk This Way’ (Aerosmith), ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ (Tears For Fears), ‘Wild World’ (Cat
Stevens/Yusuf Islam) and ‘Come As You Are’ (Nirvana).
BMG also owns the publishing of catalogues including Virgin, Chrysalis, Stage Three,...
BMG’s music publishing catalogue comprises over three million songs, made up of works by legends including George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Roger Waters, Ray Davies, Buddy Holly, Paul Anka, Diane Warren, Kurt Cobain and Chris DeBurgh as well as contemporary superstar songwriters, including Lewis Capaldi, Bebe Rexha, Kings Of Leon, Juice Wrld, and thousands of others.
Some of the greatest songs in music history are represented by BMG, such as ‘Another Brick In The Wall’ (Pink Floyd), ‘Walk This Way’ (Aerosmith), ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ (Tears For Fears), ‘Wild World’ (Cat
Stevens/Yusuf Islam) and ‘Come As You Are’ (Nirvana).
BMG also owns the publishing of catalogues including Virgin, Chrysalis, Stage Three,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Epix is digging into the story behind iconic A&m Records. The premium cable network has set a December premiere date for Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&m Records, a music docuseries from Laurel Canyon producers Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern, Kennedy/Marshall Company, Polygram Entertainment, Interscope Films and Universal Music Publishing Group. The two-part docuseries will premiere at 10 p.m. December 5 and conclude December 12.
Fall Premiere Dates For New & Returning TV Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss started A&m Records out of a garage in 1962 and built into one of the most successful independent record labels in history. Produced by Marshall and directed by Suffern, the docuseries takes an in-depth look at the company’s distinct approach of focusing on its artists, discovering unique talent and evolving with the ever-changing music industry. With rare archival footage and audio-only interviews, Mr. A & Mr.
Fall Premiere Dates For New & Returning TV Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss started A&m Records out of a garage in 1962 and built into one of the most successful independent record labels in history. Produced by Marshall and directed by Suffern, the docuseries takes an in-depth look at the company’s distinct approach of focusing on its artists, discovering unique talent and evolving with the ever-changing music industry. With rare archival footage and audio-only interviews, Mr. A & Mr.
- 9/29/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Summers for Rolling Stone
This week, James Franco gives arguably the greatest – and inarguably one of the most bizarre – performances of his career in The Disaster Artist, a bonkers account on the making of the worst movie ever made. The 39-year-old actor, who also directed the film, plays Tommy Wiseau the mysterious figure behind The Room, an incomprehensible fever-dream of a drama that's become a midnight-movie staple and a cult classic since its release in 2003. (Franco says he stayed in character for the entire performance, speaking in Wiseau's unplaceable...
This week, James Franco gives arguably the greatest – and inarguably one of the most bizarre – performances of his career in The Disaster Artist, a bonkers account on the making of the worst movie ever made. The 39-year-old actor, who also directed the film, plays Tommy Wiseau the mysterious figure behind The Room, an incomprehensible fever-dream of a drama that's become a midnight-movie staple and a cult classic since its release in 2003. (Franco says he stayed in character for the entire performance, speaking in Wiseau's unplaceable...
- 11/28/2017
- Rollingstone.com
The latest stage of Richard Linklater’s freewheeling career takes him back to the 1970s with Last Flag Flying, a 44-years-belated sequel to Hal Ashby’s masterpiece The Last Detail. It’s difficult to call much of anything from Linklater a surprise at this point: he seems as comfortable at the helm of a studio comedy powered by Jack Black’s manic energy as he does a decade-plus-spanning epic about the journey from childhood to adolescence. Last Flag Flying may not stand as one of Linklater’s defining works, but it does signal a kinship with the New Hollywood director, whose run from 1970-1979 was as inspired as any other from that era — before he got burned (and burned-out) and died too young at the age of 59. Ashby and Linklater have a shared ability to make a film built on discursive moments flow narratively, an affinity for counterculture movements or...
- 11/6/2017
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Complex Networks and Global Citizen have released Louder Together: A Global Citizen Documentary; New York to Mumbai – the two-part special focusing on the groundbreaking advocacy work done by Global Citizen to end extreme poverty – on the free streaming video service go90.
The Global Citizen Festival is a moment for music fans and activists to hold world leaders accountable for their commitment towards ending poverty. This documentary gives fans an unprecedented look at the performances and features intimate conversations with the artists filmed during the 2016 Global Citizen Festival in New York and the first Global Citizen Festival India in Mumbai.
Narrated by Hugh Jackman, Louder Together features performances by Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Metallica, Jay-z, Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, Usher, Coldplay, Eddie Vedder, Major Lazer, and Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Ranveer Singh, Ar Rahman, and more. Additional appearances by Forest Whitaker, Bridget Moynahan, Olivia Wilde, Ashok Amritraj, and Indian Member of Parliament Poonam Mahajan.
The Global Citizen Festival is a moment for music fans and activists to hold world leaders accountable for their commitment towards ending poverty. This documentary gives fans an unprecedented look at the performances and features intimate conversations with the artists filmed during the 2016 Global Citizen Festival in New York and the first Global Citizen Festival India in Mumbai.
Narrated by Hugh Jackman, Louder Together features performances by Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Metallica, Jay-z, Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, Usher, Coldplay, Eddie Vedder, Major Lazer, and Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Ranveer Singh, Ar Rahman, and more. Additional appearances by Forest Whitaker, Bridget Moynahan, Olivia Wilde, Ashok Amritraj, and Indian Member of Parliament Poonam Mahajan.
- 9/22/2017
- Look to the Stars
It’s not quite fair to call The Laughing Apple a comeback album. Since 2006, the artist who beguiled listeners in the ’70s as the spiritually curious Cat Stevens has released three discs under the mononym Yusuf—short for Yusuf Islam, his chosen moniker after adopting the Islamic faith in 1977. These works were his first foray into Western music after shunning the industry in the wake of his religious conversion, during which time he sold his guitars and focused instead on charity work and theological study. Fans were grateful for any new output following the decades of silence, but Yusuf’s...
- 9/21/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
After 50 years in the music business, Yusuf/Cat Stevens is proving “you can do whatever.”
The legendary pop-folk artist released the full-length version of his feel good anthem “You Can Do (Whatever!)” off of his forthcoming album The Laughing Apple on Friday.
Originally intended for the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, the track remained unfinished until now.
The Laughing Apple is the 69-year-old singer’s first full-length album since 2014. It combines newly written songs with a number of covers from Yusuf’s 1967 catalogue to celebrate some of his earliest material by presenting the songs as he always wished they had been recorded.
The legendary pop-folk artist released the full-length version of his feel good anthem “You Can Do (Whatever!)” off of his forthcoming album The Laughing Apple on Friday.
Originally intended for the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, the track remained unfinished until now.
The Laughing Apple is the 69-year-old singer’s first full-length album since 2014. It combines newly written songs with a number of covers from Yusuf’s 1967 catalogue to celebrate some of his earliest material by presenting the songs as he always wished they had been recorded.
- 9/8/2017
- by Brianne Tracy
- PEOPLE.com
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