Classic Hits & Oldies
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Julie Snow/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Shailene Woodley is set to star as rocker Janis Joplin in a new biopic funded by the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. The film is one of 15 independent projects to receive funding from the commission. “California meant so much to Janis Joplin – from the stoops […]
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Janet Jackson Janet Jackson had an early start in the entertainment industry, but right now she has Control over 7-year-old son Eissa‘s life. If he wants in, she says he not only needs to make the decision on his own, he has to meet her age requirement. “It’s about him. […]
Ross Marino/Getty Images The lawyer for Prince‘s estate is responding to a report that a new documentary about the singer includes accusations by ex-girlfriends that he was abusive. The New York Times Magazine ran a story about the documentary, which was directed by O.J. Made in America director Ezra Edelman for Netflix, claiming to have seen the film. Writer Sasha […]
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Sade‘s back, and she’s dropping No Ordinary song. Her upcoming single, “Young Lion,” will be her first song in years. A tribute to her transgender son, Izaak, the song is set to appear on a benefit album titled Transa. Arriving on Nov. 22, the album features over 100 contributing artists, and exclusive […]
Rhino The 50th anniversary of Tina Turner’s debut solo album is being celebrated with a new reissue. Tina Turns The Country On! is set to be reissued on half-speed mastered vinyl and CD on Nov. 15. Released in September 1974, when Tina was still a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, the album has Tina reimagining […]
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Looks like Donald Trump will have to stop playing the classic Isaac Hayes-penned track “Hold On (I’m Coming)” at his political rallies. The Hayes estate sued the Trump campaign in August, demanding they stop using the tune, which Hayes co-wrote with David Porter for Sam & Dave, at rallies. They also sought $3 million to cover licensing fees for the times […]
ABC/Gavin Bond Lionel Richie has made his New Year’s plans. The R&B legend is set to perform in Dubai, headlining the New Year’s Eve Under the Stars Gala at Atlantis, The Palm Dubai. Richie is expected to treat the New Year’s audience to a show filled with his legendary hits, which will be followed by what is […]
Searchlight Pictures The first poster for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown has been released. The image shows Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, wearing the sunglasses he usually sported during the time covered in the film. As previously reported, A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold, arrives in theaters Christmas Day. It follows Dylan […]
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images After appearing at night three of the Democratic National Convention, Stevie Wonder has now released a new song calling for unity. Ahead of his performance of “Higher Ground,” he told the crowd, “We need to choose joy over anger, kindness over recrimination and peace over war. Every time! […]
Disney/Randy Holmes The Bear star Jeremy Allen White is getting ready to play The Boss. The actor, who has been cast to play Bruce Springsteen in the new movie Deliver Me From Nowhere, reveals in the latest issue of GQ that he’s working on getting the voice right to play the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. “I’m really […]
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