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What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: HuntersThis weekās new streaming entertainment releases include Nigerian singer Tems' debut album, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in āAM I OK?ā.
Cyndi Lauper inks deal with firm behind ABBA Voyage for new immersive performance project
Read full article: Cyndi Lauper inks deal with firm behind ABBA Voyage for new immersive performance projectLegendary pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as āTime After Timeā and āGirls Just Want To Have Fun,ā has entered a partnership with the Swedish masterminds behind the immersive virtual concert ABBA Voyage.
What to stream this weekend: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'This weekās new streaming entertainment releases include the launch of the final season of āCurb Your Enthusiasm" on Sunday, Donald Glover starring as a spy in the new TV series āMr. & Mrs. Smithā and a documentary on Run-D.
Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert
Read full article: Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concertWhen Joni Mitchell finally took the stage near the end of an all-star tribute concert honoring her as this yearās recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, she opted to perform a cover rather than one of her own songs.
Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
Read full article: Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomineesMissy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow and the late George Michael are nominees for 2023 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that includes a mix of country, soul, hip-hop, metal, pop, rap-rock and grunge.
New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'
Read full article: New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'This weekās new entertainment releases include an live posthumous album from Tom Petty, the criminal profile spinoff series āCriminal Minds: Evolution,ā a documentary about the plucky Mars Rover Opportunity and a TV series that focuses on the backstage melodrama at the Chippendaleās male strip clubs.
Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute
Read full article: Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tributeGenerations of artists paid tribute to the five-decade career of Joni Mitchell, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala two days before the Grammys.
Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tribute
Read full article: Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tributeChaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when sheās honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.
Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' dies
Read full article: Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' diesKen Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single āWe Are the World,ā has died.
Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys ā as Tyson Trax
Read full article: Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys ā as Tyson TraxDr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. AdāI didnāt know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.
Joe and Jill Biden to appear on āNew Yearās Rockinā Eveā
Read full article: Joe and Jill Biden to appear on āNew Yearās Rockinā EveāJill Biden moves her husband, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, back from members of the media as he speaks outside his campaign plane in New Castle, Del., on Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)NEW YORK ā Ryan Seacrest will have a special pair of guests alongside the music stars at this yearās New Yearās Eve celebration on ABC ā the president-elect and the future first lady. President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to give ātheir last interview of the yearā in New Yorkās Time Square on āDick Clarkās New Yearās Rockinā Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021.āThe Bidens will "share an inspiring message as we come together to close out 2020 and look ahead with hope to 2021,ā according to a statement by the producers. āDick Clarkās New Yearās Rockinā Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021ā³ will run until 2 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1. Seacrest is returning to host the event for a 16th year, and he will be joined by Porter and Lucy Hale in New York.
Gloria Gaynor to perform at Times Square New Year's Eve
Read full article: Gloria Gaynor to perform at Times Square New Year's EveGaynor will sing her anthem, "I Will Survive" during the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square as a celebration of perseverance, honoring essential workers. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK ā The New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will be a celebration of perseverance, honoring essential workers and featuring Gloria Gaynor singing her anthem, āI Will Survive," organizers said Tuesday. The broadcasts that usually set up shop in Times Square will be there, including āDick Clarkās New Yearās Rockinā Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021,ā which will have a performance from Jennifer Lopez. Organizers said they would be honoring essential workers as the āHeroes of 2020" and designate a group of them as Special Guests, an annual tradition since the 1990s. Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance, said in a statement, āThis year, it feels most appropriate to shine a spotlight on the individuals who are tirelessly leading our nation through hard times with unshakable strength, determination and poise.ā
J. Lo, Billy Porter to perform at 'New Yearās Rockinā Eve'
Read full article: J. Lo, Billy Porter to perform at 'New Yearās Rockinā Eve'NEW YORK ā Jennifer Lopez will help bring in the New Year with a headlining performance in New Yorkās Time Square for āDick Clarkās New Yearās Rockinā Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021." Other performers include Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter and Jimmie Allen. Lauper and Porter collaborated on the Broadway musical āKinky Boots" and they will join forces for a special performance during the TV special, which will air on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. āDick Clarkās New Yearās Rockinā Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" will run until 2 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1. Seacrest is returning to host the event for a 16th year, and he will be joined by Porter and Lucy Hale in New York.
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
Read full article: Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES ā Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. Itās been filled with gloom and doom, but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.
Collins votes against Barrett, heads home to save Senate job
Read full article: Collins votes against Barrett, heads home to save Senate jobOn Monday, Collins cast her vote against Trumpās pick without any speech and quickly headed home to Maine to try to save her political career. Her vote in favor of Kavanaugh rallied Democrats against her and angered some moderate supporters, while her vote against Barrett may not do much to win them back. She's also attacking Collinsā vote for Trump's tax cuts that she says favored the rich over working-class Mainers. Gideon said for all of Collins' talk about seniority, she doesnāt have much influence in her caucus, as demonstrated in her inability to stop the vote on Barrett. And sheās a Republican,ā Lauper told the crowd as she walked Collins to the center of the stage.
Broadway stars and drag queens to unite for voter drive show
Read full article: Broadway stars and drag queens to unite for voter drive showNEW YORK ā Broadway and the world of drag will combine later this month for a streaming variety show to promote voter participation that promises plenty of show tunes and a lot of fierce lipstick. āDivas For Democracy: United We Slayā will feature Broadway stars such as Chita Rivera and Stephanie J. Block singing theater songs while their drag counterparts from āRuPaulās Drag Raceā āmatch their vocal prowess with lip sync passion and style,ā according to organizers. There's a minimum $5 donation and all proceeds benefit Drag Out the Vote, a national, nonpartisan voter engagement nonprofit. The divas of drag include stars of āRuPaulās Drag Raceā such as Alaska, Jinkx Monsoon, Jujubee, Valentina, Peppermint, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Shuga Cain, Honey Davenport, Brita Filter, Marti Gould Cummings and Pixie Aventura.
Harry Connick Jr. honors workers during pandemic road trip
Read full article: Harry Connick Jr. honors workers during pandemic road tripFILE - This May 28, 2019 file photo shows Singer Harry Connick Jr. with his daughter Georgia at a special screening of "Pavarotti" in New York. The special will air June 21 and will follow host Connick Jr. and his filmmaker-daughter Georgia on road trip celebrating and thanking essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. With the help of his daughter, Georgia Connick, who is a filmmaker, and a bunch of GoPro cameras, he embarked on a pandemic road trip to meet essential workers around the country who were risking their lives during the pandemic. I just want to reach out and meet some of these folks, sanitation workers or elementary school teachers or people that are working at food banks, said Harry Connick. It was highly emotional, said Harry Connick.