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Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
Read full article: Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday stapleBrenda Lee's memories of recording āRockin' Around the Christmas Treeā are a little hazy now.
Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods
Read full article: Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nodsEminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.
Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?
Read full article: Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?The 20,000 fans walking toward the glowing Sphere in Las Vegas last week were there for a band that many visiting the Strip have no idea exists.
What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'This weekās new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from pop princess Ariana Grande, a docuseries on National Geographic that follows female leaders of the animal kingdom and the Emma Stone-led āPoor Thingsā landing on Hulu, just in time for the Academy Awards.
Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective event
Read full article: Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective eventIn a pre-Grammy event, singer Mariah Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak about fighting against conforming to certain music industry standards in an effort to create her music that would eventually appeal to the masses.
Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prison
Read full article: Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prisonWhen Hit-Boy walks the Grammy red carpet, he expects to proudly strut into next yearās awards ceremony with his father beside him for the first time.
Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular ā and stayed that way
Read full article: Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular ā and stayed that wayāAll I Want for Christmas is You,ā Mariah Carey's hit from 1994, has grown over the last three decades into the Christmas colossus.
New this week: Mariah Carey special, 'Maverick,' 'Best Man'
Read full article: New this week: Mariah Carey special, 'Maverick,' 'Best Man'This weekās new entertainment releases include Mariah Carey in concert on CBS singing Christmas songs, a free stream of the beloved 1965 animated special āA Charlie Brown Christmasā and megahit "Top Gun: Maverickā lands on Paramount+ on Thursday.
All I want for Christmas is Mariah Careyās secret grunge album from the ā90s
Read full article: All I want for Christmas is Mariah Careyās secret grunge album from the ā90sOctober is over with, which means the holidays are just around the corner. That also means itās time for Mariah Carey to come out of hiding and sit upon the throne of Christmas.
Global Citizen Festival generates $2.4 billion in pledges
Read full article: Global Citizen Festival generates $2.4 billion in pledgesThe 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival, which included performances from Metallica, Mariah Carey and Usher, generated more than $2.4 billion in commitments to fight extreme poverty and disease.
Atlanta prosecutor: Gang targeted celebrities, influencers
Read full article: Atlanta prosecutor: Gang targeted celebrities, influencersA prosecutor in Atlanta has announced a sprawling indictment targeting members of what she called a violent street gang that targeted the homes of famous athletes, entertainers and others.
Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show'
Read full article: Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show'Jon Batiste, his career soaring after winning multiple Grammys, is leaving his perch as bandleader of āThe Late Showā after a seven-year run backing up host Stephen Colbert.
Metallica, Mariah Carey headline Global Citizen NYC concert
Read full article: Metallica, Mariah Carey headline Global Citizen NYC concertMetallica, Mariah Carey and The Jonas Brothers will headline a free concert in New Yorkās Central Park to mark the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival on Sept. 24.
Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of FameAfter a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits ā not to mention a two-year pandemic delay ā Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.
Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirations
Read full article: Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirationsHit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hopās biggest heavyweights, from Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, to Nas, and now he is ascending into a new musical weight class as a producer.
Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards
Read full article: Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awardsThe Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its nomination review committees ā groups that determined the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show.
New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'
Read full article: New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how oneās ego keeps fighting a battle it doesnāt know is already lost.āAdā In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary āTina,ā Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old āQueen of Rock ānā Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary āCollectiveā was nominated for both best documentary and best international film ā something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) ā has ever managed to do. Adā AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā Carrie Underwoodās upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.
Ladies night: BeyoncƩ, Swift make history as others win big
Read full article: Ladies night: BeyoncĆ©, Swift make history as others win bigFour women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. BeyoncĆ© ā with her 28th win ā became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter ā who won best music video alongside her mother ā became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the showās 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
Delivery-only restaurant brands see pandemic-fueled growth
Read full article: Delivery-only restaurant brands see pandemic-fueled growthDelivery-only brands ā cooked in another brand's kitchen and often delivered by third parties like Uber Eats ā were proliferating even before the pandemic. But over the last year, delivery-only brands have seen explosive growth as the pandemic made delivery a more popular option. On Wednesday, Applebeeās is launching Cosmic Wings, a delivery-only brand that specializes in chicken wings and Cheetos-flavored dipping sauce. Grubhub and DoorDash wonāt say how many delivery-only brands are on their platforms. In some cases, delivery-only brands have become big businesses of their own.
Spurs hit high note, sing Mariah Careyās iconic āWe Belong Togetherā and Carey responds
Read full article: Spurs hit high note, sing Mariah Careyās iconic āWe Belong Togetherā and Carey respondsHow about Spurs players singing Mariah Carey? Whoās gonna talk to me on the phone till the sun comes up? Whoās gonna take your place? Spurs players were asked to finish the songās lyrics. Awww baby baby we belong together!!!
A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
Read full article: A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart(Apple TV+ via AP)NEW YORK ā Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Other holiday songs in the Top 10 include Dean Martin's āLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowā at No. Some acts have multiple holiday songs on the chart, including Bing Crosby, Kelly Clarkson, Michael BublĆ©, Perry Como and Carrie Underwood. Here's a full list of the 39 holiday songs on this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart:ā No. 8, Dean Martin, āLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowāā No.
Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
Read full article: Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES ā Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last centuryās animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONYā āMy Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,ā now streaming on HBO Max. ā āMariah Careyās Magical Christmas Special,ā Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.
All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special
Read full article: All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas specialNEW YORK ā Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Mariah Carey is already orchestrating her dinner menu. 1 hits really going to sweat over a hot stove? āMagical Christmas Specialā is another example of diverse, family-friendly holiday programming that hasnāt always been allotted by Hollywood. āAs a kid, if I had to select one holiday, of course Iām going with Christmas. And while the pandemic has halted a number of projects, 2020 has been busy for Carey: In September she released her candid memoir āThe Meaning of Mariah Carey,ā which debuted at No.
New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Read full article: New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn MendesBecause live shows arenāt really a thing in 2020, sheās launching a holiday TV special on Apple TV+ on Friday. āMariah Careyās Magical Christmas Specialā will includes a mix of musical performances and dancing with amination. ā Shawn Mendes released his debut album in 2015 and heās dropping his fourth effort Friday. Along with the album is the Netflix documentary called āShawn Mendes: In Wonder,ā which is available for streaming and follows Mendesā rise and journey over the last few years. ā Christmas came early when Carrie Underwood released her first holiday album in September, and on Thursday sheāll debut a musical TV special to accompany the album.
Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineup
Read full article: Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineupNEW YORK ā Al Pacino, Tina Fey and Eli Manning will join a star-studded lineup to celebrate the selfless acts of New Yorkers. Robin Hood and iHeartRadio announced a collaboration Thursday to present āHeroes of New York,ā which will air Dec. 1 on television and radio stations in New York. The show will feature musical performances from Mariah Carey, Tony Bennett and Andra Day. Carey will perform a medley, Bennett will sing āSmileā and Day will perform āSilent Night.āOther special guests include Jon Stewart, Kevin Bacon, Mariano Rivera, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest and Tracy Morgan. In May, the New York-based poverty fighting organization, Robin Hood, and iHeartMedia held the āRise Up New York!ā telethon.
Best new 2020 Christmas songs to add to your holiday playlist
Read full article: Best new 2020 Christmas songs to add to your holiday playlistItās mid-November, but some of us are already putting up our Christmas decorations and blaring out the holiday tunes! Whether youāre listening to the classic Christmas songs by Josh Groban, Mariah Carey, or even Michael BublĆ©, some artists have already come out with new holiday masterpieces to add to your playlist this year. āTake Me Home For Christmas,ā by Dan + ShayThis country musical duo just released their first signature Christmas song on Nov. 12, and itās already topping the charts. āLit This Year,ā by Florida Georgia LineIf youāre looking for a laugh, this will be a Christmas song youāll enjoy. Whether some of these songs are covers of traditional Christmas tunes, or theyāre brand new, weāll be listening to these jams all month long.
New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'
Read full article: New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESā "The Glorias ": Julie Taymor's film, based on Gloria Steinem's 2015 book āMy Life on the Road,ā is a biopic with verve and flair. Johnson's latest, premiering Friday on Netflix, is a playful eulogy to her father as she slowly loses him to dementia. ā AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONā If laughter is good medicine, then itās āSouth Parkā to the rescue. Meanwhile, Randy deals with his alleged role in the viral outbreak that has the town of South Park on defense.
A winter wine wonderland: Samās Club releasing 12 Days of Wine Calendar
Read full article: A winter wine wonderland: Samās Club releasing 12 Days of Wine CalendarAs Mariah Carey would sing, āI donāt want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need.āIn the holiday spirit, err spirits, Samās Club is releasing the perfect holiday item for wine lovers: a 12 Days of Wine Calendar. The 12 Days of Wine Calendar includes 12 different 187-milliliter bottles of various wines from California. That means itās a box of cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, zinfandel, cabernet ā syrah blend, red blend, cabernet-merlot blend, pinot noir, pinot grigio, sweet riesling, sauvignon blanc, merlot and rose. Samās Club is releasing The 12 Days of Wine Calendar that includes 12 different 187-milliliter bottles of various wines from California. (Sam's Club)