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Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'
Read full article: Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'RZAās hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical music album he calls āA Ballet Through Mud.ā.
Bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Lou Reed and others, dies at 86
Read full article: Bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Lou Reed and others, dies at 86Bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Elton John, Lou Reed and other music legends in a decades-long career, has died at 86.
Orville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On āStampede,ā stars like Willie Nelson join the fun
Read full article: Orville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On āStampede,ā stars like Willie Nelson join the funIt is not easy to be an outsider in country music, but Orville Peck has made a career out of it.
Photos offer a glimpse of Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee
Read full article: Photos offer a glimpse of Bonnaroo music festival in TennesseeThe Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is underway in Tennessee, bringing tens of thousands of fans to a 700-acre farm campground and concert venue for more than 150 performances this weekend.
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
Read full article: Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly thereThousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices.
Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music
Read full article: Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic musicT Bone Burnett is best known for production work like the `O Brother, Where Art Thou?'.
Dr. Martens shares plunge to record low after weak US revenue outlook
Read full article: Dr. Martens shares plunge to record low after weak US revenue outlookShares of Dr. Martens have plunged after the iconic British brand forecast wholesale revenue in the U.S., its largest market, would decline by double-digits compared with last year.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Read full article: Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin PrizeSir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday as part of a starry tribute.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop music
Read full article: Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop musicThe songwriters who gave us āYour Song,ā āTiny Dancerā and āRocket Manā will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize.
Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'
Read full article: Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to ānever return to the music industry.ā.
Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyond
Read full article: Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyondElton John has addressed Britainās Parliament at an event honoring his dedication to fighting HIV in the U.K. and beyond.
Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the case
Read full article: Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the caseOpening statements are expected next week in Atlanta in the trial of rapper Young Thug, whoās accused of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and using his music to promote it.
Prince Harry to appeal to UK government for evidence in lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
Read full article: Prince Harry to appeal to UK government for evidence in lawsuit against Daily Mail publisherPrince Harry plans to appeal to the British government to release evidence that is key to his phone hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift
Read full article: What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor SwiftThis weekās new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering āLeoā and āOppenheimerā finally arriving on home screens.
'A noisy rock 'n' roll': How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music world
Read full article: 'A noisy rock 'n' roll': How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music worldBeyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury, fans love the sound of Formula One.
British judge says Prince Harry's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial
Read full article: British judge says Prince Harry's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trialA British judge has ruled that a lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other public figures accusing a tabloid publisher of unlawful information-gathering should go to a full trial.
Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of FameSheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday night and Missy Elliott closed the show more than four hours later with a roof-shaking set, as the hall celebrated a strong representation of women and Black artists.
Hundreds of photos from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish will go on display in London
Read full article: Hundreds of photos from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish will go on display in LondonPhotos of iconic celebrities and historic moments from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish are set to go on display in London next year.
UK jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges based on allegations by 4 men over 20 years
Read full article: UK jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges based on allegations by 4 men over 20 yearsA London jury has acquitted Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years.
Elton John lends celebrity support to Kevin Spacey at the actor's sexual assault trial
Read full article: Elton John lends celebrity support to Kevin Spacey at the actor's sexual assault trialElton John has testified for the defense at Kevin Spaceyās sexual assault trial as the actorās lawyer attempted to discredit a man who claimed Spacey aggressively grabbed his crotch in a car on the way to the singerās house.
Tributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83
Read full article: Tributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83From Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger to NBA legend Magic Johnson, many paid tribute to music superstar Tina Turner following her death on Wednesday.
Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and George Michael among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Read full article: Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and George Michael among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducteesMissy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, āSoul Trainā creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Kate Bush also finally reaching the top of that hill.
New reversal by Twitter after move sparked MTA withdrawal
Read full article: New reversal by Twitter after move sparked MTA withdrawalIn an about-face, Twitter says it has restored free access to a key tool for verified government and āpublicly ownedā services so they can tweet weather, transit and other alerts.
Q&A: 6lack returns to music after prioritizing mental health
Read full article: Q&A: 6lack returns to music after prioritizing mental healthDepression rocked 6lackās world during a time when the rapper-singer was riding high collecting three Grammy nominations and working with several reputable musicians from Elton John to Calvin Harris.
Prince Harry back in court for phone hacking hearing finale
Read full article: Prince Harry back in court for phone hacking hearing finaleA London judge says he will rule as soon as possible on whether to throw out or limit a phone hacking lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, Elton John and other well-known figures against a British tabloid publisher.
Prince Harry returns to court in tabloid phone hacking case
Read full article: Prince Harry returns to court in tabloid phone hacking casePrince Harry has returned to a London court as his attorney fought assertions that the phone hacking lawsuits he, Elton John and other celebrities have brought against the publisher of The Daily Mail are based on forbidden documents.
Springsteen, Kaling, Louis-Dreyfus among 22 honored by Biden
Read full article: Springsteen, Kaling, Louis-Dreyfus among 22 honored by BidenPresident Joe Biden welcomed a high-wattage collection of singers, authors, artists and humanitarians to the White House on Tuesday to present them with medals ā and then stole the show himself with a quip about seeking reelection.
'Road Trippin' ā Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tour
Read full article: 'Road Trippin' ā Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tourThereās no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023.
Apple Music reveals top music in 2022 and listener charts
Read full article: Apple Music reveals top music in 2022 and listener chartsThe smash hit by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber āStayā topped Apple Musicās global song chart in 2022 as the giant music streamer released its end-of-year lists and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead in race for Arizona governor
Read full article: Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead in race for Arizona governorThe release of ballots on Saturday from Arizonaās largest county netted Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake a few thousand votes, but sheās still trailing Democrat Katie Hobbs by tens of thousands of ballots.
Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BP
Read full article: Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BPWhile Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies took batting practice ahead of Game 3, Mr Hollywood DJ and DJ Smooth stood behind a turntable near the home dugout, spinning tunes from a playlist created by backup catcher Garrett Stubbs.
New this week: Radcliffe gets weird, 'Causeway' and Phoenix
Read full article: New this week: Radcliffe gets weird, 'Causeway' and PhoenixThis weekās new entertainment releases include albums by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Phoenix, Daniel Radcliffe takes on āWeird Alā Yankovic on film and George Lopezā returns to sitcoms in āLopez vs.
5 major events will be happening in downtown San Antonio on Saturday. City officials say to plan ahead for traffic
Read full article: 5 major events will be happening in downtown San Antonio on Saturday. City officials say to plan ahead for trafficDowntown San Antonio will be jam-packed with events this Saturday, and city officials are encouraging visitors to plan ahead.
Elton John plays White House lawn as part of farewell tour
Read full article: Elton John plays White House lawn as part of farewell tourElton John says he has played in some beautiful venues, but the stage in front of the White House on Friday, beneath a massive tent on a perfect autumn night, was āprobably the icing on the cake.ā.
'A servant queen': World pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Read full article: 'A servant queen': World pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth IIAcross the globe, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted reflections on the historic sweep of her reign, from presiding over Britainās colonial empire to embracing the independence of her former dominions.
Live update: King Charles III vows life of service to others
Read full article: Live update: King Charles III vows life of service to othersColombia, Ecuador and Venezuela offered condolences to the United Kingdom on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch.
Elton John and Britney Spears unite on a new dance single
Read full article: Elton John and Britney Spears unite on a new dance singleElton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating the slinky, club-ready single āHold Me Closerā that sees the pop icons take old sounds and fashion something new.
NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions
Read full article: NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditionsThe president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field and he didnāt exactly get an argument from the Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs after their preseason game.
New this week: 'The Sea Beast,' early Elton John, 'Maggie'
Read full article: New this week: 'The Sea Beast,' early Elton John, 'Maggie'This weekās new entertainment releases include two lost albums from rock superstars Neil Young and Elton John, more than two dozen contestants of reality shows like āSurvivor,ā āThe Amazing Raceā and āBig Brotherā facing off in the contest āThe Challenge: USA,ā and Netflixās āThe Sea Beastā brings a āMoby Dickā-like tale down to kid size.
'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' tie for box-office crown with $30.5M each
Read full article: 'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' tie for box-office crown with $30.5M eachBaz Luhrmannās Elvis Presley biopic āElvisā shook up theaters with an estimated $30.5 million in weekend ticket sales, but ā in a box-office rarity ā āElvisā tied āTop Gun: Maverick,ā which also reported $30.5 million, for No. 1 in theaters.
Elton John doc āGoodbye Yellow Brick Roadā lands at Disney
Read full article: Elton John doc āGoodbye Yellow Brick Roadā lands at DisneySir Elton John is preparing to say goodbye in fabulous splendor, with the help of a documentary crew and the Walt Disney Co. Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ said Wednesday that the film, entitled āGoodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years that Made his Legend,ā will serve as the definitive and official feature on Johnās life and career.
Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine
Read full article: Celebrities go online to voice support for UkraineA group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music ā including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish ā have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.
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.
Elton John adds more North American dates to his farewell
Read full article: Elton John adds more North American dates to his farewellElton John has added 11 new dates on the North American leg of his farewell tour, including concerts in New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Arizona and Washington state.
Will Smith dances with family after Oscar win, shocking slap
Read full article: Will Smith dances with family after Oscar win, shocking slapWill Smith danced with glee at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, waving his best actor Oscar in the air and rapping along to his own songs with wife Jada Pinkett Smith at his side.
UK slams Russia after officials duped by hoax video calls
Read full article: UK slams Russia after officials duped by hoax video callsBritain has accused Russia of spreading misinformation by posting doctored clips of the U.K.ās defense chief speaking to a hoaxer posing as Ukraineās prime minister.
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.
Chen's near-perfect skate wins long-sought Olympic gold
Read full article: Chen's near-perfect skate wins long-sought Olympic goldNathan Chen followed his record short program at the Beijing Games with a near-perfect free skate that earned him a long-awaited Olympic gold medal and a standing ovation inside historic Capital Indoor Stadium.
New this week: 'Don't Look Up,' new 'Matrix' and 'Sing 2'
Read full article: New this week: 'Don't Look Up,' new 'Matrix' and 'Sing 2'This weekās new entertainment releases include fresh music from U2 as part of the soundtrack for the animated āSing 2,ā a marathon of holiday films on TCM and the end-of-the-world comedy āDonāt Look Up.ā.
New this week: Kaepernick, Sheeran and 'Star Trek' spin-off
Read full article: New this week: Kaepernick, Sheeran and 'Star Trek' spin-offThis weekās new entertainment releases include new albums from Ed Sheeran and The War on Drugs as well as āArmy of Thieves,ā a prequel to Zack Snyderās āArmy of the Dead,ā which invites viewers to join a Europe-trotting heist.
New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John album
Read full article: New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John albumThis weekās new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight poverty
Read full article: Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight povertyGlobal Citizen Live, a 24-hour concert that featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, BTS and Elton John and dozens of other stars, raised $1.1 billion in commitments and pledges over the weekend to fight extreme poverty.
New this week: 'Sopranos' prequel, Jon Stewart and Carlile
Read full article: New this week: 'Sopranos' prequel, Jon Stewart and CarlileThis weekās new entertainment releases include new music from Brandi Carlile and the Doobie Brothers, as well as the return of Jon Stewart to prime time and a prequel film to āThe Sopranosā called āThe Many Saints of Newark.ā.
Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles
Read full article: Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live in Los AngelesStevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Liveās star-studded 24-hour event in Los Angeles this month to make a plea for increased COVID-19 vaccine doses along with bringing awareness toward climate change and poverty.
Elton John pairs with Nicki, Miley, many more on new album
Read full article: Elton John pairs with Nicki, Miley, many more on new albumElton John is releasing an album of collaborations with artists from several generations and genres, including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder.