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Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest
Read full article: Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz FestAn extra day and the lure of an appearance by the Rolling Stones pushed attendance at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to a half a million people.
Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance
Read full article: Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performanceRolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger waded into Louisiana politics during the band's performance at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
Read full article: New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next weekIt looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones.
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 week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering “Leo” and “Oppenheimer” finally arriving on home screens.
What's that bar band playing 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'? Oh, it's the Rolling Stones!
Read full article: What's that bar band playing 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'? Oh, it's the Rolling Stones!The Rolling Stones celebrated the release of their first collection of new original songs in 18 years with a club gig in Manhattan before a few hundred invited guests.
Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments
Read full article: Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial commentsJann Wenner, a founder of both Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall’s board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians.
The Rolling Stones will release their first studio album in 18 years, 'Hackney Diamonds'
Read full article: The Rolling Stones will release their first studio album in 18 years, 'Hackney Diamonds'On Monday, the Rolling Stones announced they will release their first album of original material in 18 years.
50 shades of ballet? Melanie Hamrick on her steamy novel that makes 'Black Swan' seem tame
Read full article: 50 shades of ballet? Melanie Hamrick on her steamy novel that makes 'Black Swan' seem tameMelanie Hamrick recently had to wrest a copy of her steamy new novel out of the hands of the curious 6-year-old son she shares with Mick Jagger, replacing it with the more appropriate “The Cat in the Hat.”.
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.
Shirley Watts, widow of drummer Charlie Watts, dies at 84
Read full article: Shirley Watts, widow of drummer Charlie Watts, dies at 84A former art student and prominent Arabian horse breeder who met drummer Charlie Watts well before he joined the Rolling Stones and with him formed one of rock’s most enduring marriages, Shirley Watts has died.
Rolling Stones to release star-stuffed 2012 live recording
Read full article: Rolling Stones to release star-stuffed 2012 live recordingThe Rolling Stones plan to release what they’re calling their “ultimate live greatest hits album” with appearances by Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Gary Clark Jr. and The Black Keys.
4-hour docuseries on The Rolling Stones to air on EPIX
Read full article: 4-hour docuseries on The Rolling Stones to air on EPIXThe Rolling Stones will help celebrate their 60th anniversary with an upcoming four-part docuseries on EPIX that takes turns focusing on the band’s most iconic members, with in-depth portraits of singer Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, and the late drummer Charlie Watts.
Fans moved by social media posts of Rolling Stones visiting Motown Museum, other Detroit landmarks
Read full article: Fans moved by social media posts of Rolling Stones visiting Motown Museum, other Detroit landmarksIt’s not every day that a famous member of the Rolling Stones gets to tour the original headquarters of Motown Records, but it happened Sunday for guitarist Ron Wood.
Social media stars: A glance at Olympians who went big
Read full article: Social media stars: A glance at Olympians who went bigThe made-for-television Tokyo Games have gone viral as athletes have taken to social media and NBC used streaming to reach the public in record-smashing and trailblazing ways.
‘We’re back on the road!’ Rolling Stones relaunch U.S. tour
Read full article: ‘We’re back on the road!’ Rolling Stones relaunch U.S. tourRolling Stones fans in the United States will finally be getting, yes, some satisfaction: The band announced it was relaunching its “No Filter” tour, derailed by the pandemic, this fall.
Christie's sale highlights L'Wren Scott creations for Jagger
Read full article: Christie's sale highlights L'Wren Scott creations for JaggerTwo glittering jackets created by late designer L'Wren Scott for her longtime partner Mick Jagger are part of an online auction at Christie's, with proceeds going to a scholarship Jagger set up in Scott's name.
1st cruise ship sails through Venice since start of pandemic
Read full article: 1st cruise ship sails through Venice since start of pandemicEarly risers in Venice have woken to the sight of a cruise ship traveling down the Giudecca canal for the first time since the pandemic, despite repeated government pledges to reroute the huge vessels on safety and environmental grounds.
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang
Read full article: Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bangThe former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. “I got chills,” Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. AdOpened in 1984, when Trump was a real estate developer in his pre-politics days, Trump Plaza was for a time the most successful casino in Atlantic City. AdBut things began to sour for Trump Plaza when Donald Trump opened the nearby Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, with crushing debt loads that led the company to pour most of its resources — and cash — into the shiny new hotel and casino. Trump Plaza was the last of four Atlantic City casinos to close in 2014, victims of an oversaturated casino market both in the New Jersey city and in the larger northeast.
Mick Jagger gets some shelter, buying Florida mansion
Read full article: Mick Jagger gets some shelter, buying Florida mansionFILE - In this March 25, 2016 file photo, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger performs in Havana, Cuba. The Rolling Stones are releasing a new version of their 1973 album Goats Head Soup with three unheard tracks. (AP Photo/Enric Marti, File)LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – Mick Jagger, Florida Man? The Rolling Stones front man recently purchased a mansion south of Tampa as a Christmas present for his girlfriend, ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick. “It was very cool hearing Mick Jagger’s voice over the phone; that was neat,” Ciaccio told the Herald-Tribune.
A night at the ballet, in time for ‘Nutcracker’ season
Read full article: A night at the ballet, in time for ‘Nutcracker’ seasonHamrick's Live Arts Global company is producing A Night at the Ballet, a free streaming event that premieres this week. They depend on a live audience to do their work, of course, and most live paycheck to paycheck. The result is “A Night at the Ballet,” a free streaming event that premieres Thursday and was produced by Live Arts Global, founded by Hamrick and her partners, Christine Shevchenko (a principal dancer at ABT) and Joanna DeFelice. AP: What gave you the idea for “A Night at the Ballet”? But that was really just the dancers, and we thought, how can we help everybody in this live arts world?
Grief, anger, disbelief: Trump voters face Biden's victory
Read full article: Grief, anger, disbelief: Trump voters face Biden's victoryStill, any fragment of possibility is enough for some Trump supporters to reject reality, feel aggrieved and rebuff Biden's calls for unity. Several Trump supporters interviewed by The Associated Press in recent days were rankled by widespread celebrations of Biden's win in liberal cities. They saw hypocrisy in the public, outdoor gatherings after Democrats condemned Trump supporters for attending big rallies — some were held indoors — during the coronavirus pandemic. Piotrowski, like many Trump supporters, wants to see Trump’s legal challenges continue. Unlike many Trump supporters, Michelle Sassouni wasn't shocked by the outcome of the election or the aftermath.
'I am a witness to history' — Jon Bon Jovi tackles 2020
Read full article: 'I am a witness to history' — Jon Bon Jovi tackles 2020Jon Bon Jovi poses for a portrait in New York on Sept. 23, 2020 to promote his new album "2020". (Photo by Drew Gurian/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – Jon Bon Jovi has been churning out love songs and arena anthems for nearly 40 years, but his latest release “2020,” has taken his music to another level. Bon Jovi says that’s not his intention. I thought it would be social commentary,” Bon Jovi said. Bon Jovi shared his thoughts on these tumultuous time during an interview with The Associated Press.
Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 album
Read full article: Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 albumFILE - Ron Wood, from left, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones perform during their concert in Pasadena, Calif. The Rolling Stones are releasing a new version of their 1973 album Goats Head Soup with three unheard tracks. The album coming out on Sept. 4, 2020 will have a four-disc CD and vinyl box set edition with ten bonus tracks. The Stones also released a video for one of the unheard songs, called Criss Cross. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)The Rolling Stones will release a new version of their 1973 album Goats Head Soup featuring three unheard tracks, including one featuring Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page.
Music Industry Calls for Blackout Tuesday in Response to George Floyds Death
Read full article: Music Industry Calls for Blackout Tuesday in Response to George Floyds DeathThe music is going quiet for "Blackout Tuesday" to let the sounds of protest and calls for action be heard. "The music industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. #TheShowMustBePaused pic.twitter.com/5DC7bWNMvJ Timmy Trumpet (@TimmyTrumpet) June 1, 2020Artists, Creators and music industry moguls. We stand in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.#TheShowMustBePaused pic.twitter.com/9LWEjR6Vqy Reprezent 107.3FM (@ReprezentRadio) June 1, 2020We join our friends in the music industry to support Black Out Tuesday. RELATED CONTENT:George Floyd's Brother Calls for 'Positive Change' Amid Nationwide ProtestsNick Cannon Explains Why He Had to Attend George Floyd ProtestsGeorge Clooney Pens Essay Following Death of George FloydCole Sprouse Says He Was Arrested for Protesting George Floyd Death