Barbra Streisand, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jack Black will appear on Project Angel Food’s upcoming Lead With Love telethon on Ktla 5.
Project Angel Food provides home delivery meals to critically ill people throughout Los Angeles County. This year’s telethon will focus on neighborhoods impacted by the January wildfires.
“Project Angel Food is there before, during, and after every crisis. Amid growing needs following the fires, inflation, and uncertainty around federal funding, Lead with Love is essential,” Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said in a statement Monday. “Thousands of volunteers and donors stand with us to ensure no one in Los Angeles faces illness or crisis alone. It truly is inspiring.”
Lead with Love’s original hosts Eric McCormack and Jessica Holmes return, joined by five-time host Loni Love. Streisand will appear in a pre-recorded message and additional stars on the bill include Jack Black,...
Project Angel Food provides home delivery meals to critically ill people throughout Los Angeles County. This year’s telethon will focus on neighborhoods impacted by the January wildfires.
“Project Angel Food is there before, during, and after every crisis. Amid growing needs following the fires, inflation, and uncertainty around federal funding, Lead with Love is essential,” Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said in a statement Monday. “Thousands of volunteers and donors stand with us to ensure no one in Los Angeles faces illness or crisis alone. It truly is inspiring.”
Lead with Love’s original hosts Eric McCormack and Jessica Holmes return, joined by five-time host Loni Love. Streisand will appear in a pre-recorded message and additional stars on the bill include Jack Black,...
- 6/2/2025
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Rick Springfield reveals that he is “not averse” to micro-dosing LSD when it comes to his battle with depression, explaining that it works better for him than ketamine therapy.
The youthful-looking 75-year-old musician discussed his methods to combat depression in a new interview with People, revealing that he didn’t have a great experience with ketamine therapy.
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“I wanted to see if it’d open a few things in my brain,” said Springfield, who has long been open about living with depression. “It was a creative experiment and an experiment on depression. I did it for as long as suggested, and I wasn’t a big fan. It made me feel heavy and machinelike. It didn’t change much in me — although I have been writing a lot, so you never know what kind of effect it has later on. It’s not a black-and-white kind of thing.
The youthful-looking 75-year-old musician discussed his methods to combat depression in a new interview with People, revealing that he didn’t have a great experience with ketamine therapy.
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“I wanted to see if it’d open a few things in my brain,” said Springfield, who has long been open about living with depression. “It was a creative experiment and an experiment on depression. I did it for as long as suggested, and I wasn’t a big fan. It made me feel heavy and machinelike. It didn’t change much in me — although I have been writing a lot, so you never know what kind of effect it has later on. It’s not a black-and-white kind of thing.
- 2/27/2025
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Rick Springfield has announced his 2025 “I Want My ’80s Tour.” He will be joined by John Waite and Wang Chung for the entirety of the late spring and summer run, with Paul Young and John Cafferty appearing on select dates.
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The trek kicks off on May 29th in St. Augustine, Florida, and will make subsequent stops in cities like Charlotte, Cincinnati, Atlantic City, Dallas, and more before wrapping up on August 10th in Henderson, Nevada. See Springfield’s full tour schedule below.
A fan club pre-sale (sign up here) is ongoing ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, February 14th via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program.
During the 2023 edition of Springfield’s “I Want My ’80s Tour,” he was also joined by Waite, as well as The Hooters,...
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The trek kicks off on May 29th in St. Augustine, Florida, and will make subsequent stops in cities like Charlotte, Cincinnati, Atlantic City, Dallas, and more before wrapping up on August 10th in Henderson, Nevada. See Springfield’s full tour schedule below.
A fan club pre-sale (sign up here) is ongoing ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, February 14th via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program.
During the 2023 edition of Springfield’s “I Want My ’80s Tour,” he was also joined by Waite, as well as The Hooters,...
- 2/12/2025
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Milwaukee music festival Summerfest has revealed its 2025 lineup, which boasts collaborative headlining performances from Hozier with Gigi Perez and Megan Thee Stallion with Flo Milli. The Killers will also headline the three-weekend event, where additional appearances will be made by Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson with Lukas Nelson, Japanese Breakfast, Jack’s Mannequin, Offset, Porter Robinson, and more.
Weekend one of Summerfest will be held from June 19 through 21. The festival returns for weekends two and three from June 26 through 28 and July 3 through 5. The final night of the event will also feature...
Weekend one of Summerfest will be held from June 19 through 21. The festival returns for weekends two and three from June 26 through 28 and July 3 through 5. The final night of the event will also feature...
- 2/12/2025
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
When you finish watching “You’re Cordially Invited,” odds are pretty good you will have one song in particular stuck in your head. But it is still a pretty robust soundtrack.
Now streaming on Prime Video, “You’re Cordially Invited” brings together two families who have unknowingly (and quite unintentionally) double-booked weddings on the same day. The problem is, the venue only typically hosts one wedding every weekend due to the size of the place. So, they decide to figure out how to share — but not nicely.
We will not spoil anything for you here, we are just rounding up the songs that are definitely on this movie’s wedding playlist and beyond.
You can find all the songs in “You’re Cordially Invited” below.
“Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder “Cake by the Ocean” by Dnce “Zebra Dance” by That Chicc feat. Kali J “Con Mis Gatas” by La Favi “Overture...
Now streaming on Prime Video, “You’re Cordially Invited” brings together two families who have unknowingly (and quite unintentionally) double-booked weddings on the same day. The problem is, the venue only typically hosts one wedding every weekend due to the size of the place. So, they decide to figure out how to share — but not nicely.
We will not spoil anything for you here, we are just rounding up the songs that are definitely on this movie’s wedding playlist and beyond.
You can find all the songs in “You’re Cordially Invited” below.
“Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder “Cake by the Ocean” by Dnce “Zebra Dance” by That Chicc feat. Kali J “Con Mis Gatas” by La Favi “Overture...
- 1/31/2025
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
The rumors about Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are picking up speed, and honestly, something might be brewing between these two. If you’ve been following their careers or just noticed the way they vibe, it’s hard not to see the cordiality. But is it really more than just a friendship?
Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman (Credits: Instagram/@suttonlenore)
They’ve been close for years, especially after working together on The Music Man Broadway show. Recently, they were spotted holding hands and laughing over dinner in Santa Monica, and now fans are seriously starting to question if there’s love in the air.
With all the subtle moments and cozy outings, it’s easy to see why people are starting to think there might be more to this pairing than meets the eye. Let’s break it down—what we know about their past and why these two peas...
Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman (Credits: Instagram/@suttonlenore)
They’ve been close for years, especially after working together on The Music Man Broadway show. Recently, they were spotted holding hands and laughing over dinner in Santa Monica, and now fans are seriously starting to question if there’s love in the air.
With all the subtle moments and cozy outings, it’s easy to see why people are starting to think there might be more to this pairing than meets the eye. Let’s break it down—what we know about their past and why these two peas...
- 1/8/2025
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Nearly 20 years after his death, it’s easy to forget the ways that R&b legend Luther Vandross impacted pop music. His suavely rhythmic hits, many from the Eighties, don’t get the same amount of airplay as New Wave classics of the same period. It’s also easy to forget how complex and mysterious his life was: For most of his career, Vandross was dogged by rumors about his sexuality and the reasons for his ongoing weight issues. He was both in our faces and behind a curtain at the same time.
- 11/6/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
For some of us, Prince Harry may be an easily recognizable figure, but for others, the face and name is a bit harder to place, especially when the royal is waddling in the world of celebrities.
Here’s the latest “guess the celebrity” debacle to befall the 40-year-old.
How Prince Harry’s Solo Appearance in California Turned Out To Be Humiliating
Prince Harry made a solo trip to California to attend Kevin Costner’s One805Live! after Meghan Markle pulled out at the last minute due to illness.
Apart from allegedly not getting enough cheers, the Prince suffered a humiliating blow when one of the charity event’s famous attendees didn’t recognize him, like at all. Musician Richard Marx was oblivious to Harry’s identity as he waited for him by the side of the stage.
Marx was already walking past the Duke when someone else pointed him out to him.
Here’s the latest “guess the celebrity” debacle to befall the 40-year-old.
How Prince Harry’s Solo Appearance in California Turned Out To Be Humiliating
Prince Harry made a solo trip to California to attend Kevin Costner’s One805Live! after Meghan Markle pulled out at the last minute due to illness.
Apart from allegedly not getting enough cheers, the Prince suffered a humiliating blow when one of the charity event’s famous attendees didn’t recognize him, like at all. Musician Richard Marx was oblivious to Harry’s identity as he waited for him by the side of the stage.
Marx was already walking past the Duke when someone else pointed him out to him.
- 9/28/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
British royal family news reveals that Prince Harry is out and about this week, without his wife Meghan Markle to steer him to and fro. Whatever will he do? So far the solo life thing isn’t working out too well: singer Richard Marx called Harry “Prince William” at a concert. Ouch.
How can Henry, a high school graduate, possibly spin his life tanking faster without The Claw than with It?
Apparently we are to believe that he “wants more fulfilling roles for himself” thus explaining his odd solo work. Here’s what to know as rumors of Prince Harry divorcing his first wife spin ever faster down the drain.
Is Harry Fulfilled?
The ginger prince is in New York City for a series of events, and according to royal expert Phil Dampier, Meghan’s absence signals a simple change in career plans.
According to InStyle, “On September 21, Harry kicked...
How can Henry, a high school graduate, possibly spin his life tanking faster without The Claw than with It?
Apparently we are to believe that he “wants more fulfilling roles for himself” thus explaining his odd solo work. Here’s what to know as rumors of Prince Harry divorcing his first wife spin ever faster down the drain.
Is Harry Fulfilled?
The ginger prince is in New York City for a series of events, and according to royal expert Phil Dampier, Meghan’s absence signals a simple change in career plans.
According to InStyle, “On September 21, Harry kicked...
- 9/25/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
British royal family news reveals Meghan Markle is in her Sad Era. Prince Harry has left her at home as he galivants across the world for a week, The Hollywood Reporter torched her as a “loser” and Spotify labeled her a “ grifter.”
Meghan Markle’s only friend is Ghost Former Royal Diana? Oh my, this is delicious, revenge served frozen like Baked Alaska. Keep reading to discover how bizarre Meghan’s life has become.
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle The Grifter
RadarOnline.com reports that in midlife the Duchess of Sussex is “haunted” by Diana’s spirit and subsequently “cosplaying the tragic royal and talking to her ghoul – who she believes is guiding her through life.” My former in-laws consulted the Ouija board for major decisions so there’s that.
There are similarities between Grifter and Diana: lots of media scrutiny, mental health struggle confessions, and the nasty habit of criticizing the in-laws publicly.
Meghan Markle’s only friend is Ghost Former Royal Diana? Oh my, this is delicious, revenge served frozen like Baked Alaska. Keep reading to discover how bizarre Meghan’s life has become.
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle The Grifter
RadarOnline.com reports that in midlife the Duchess of Sussex is “haunted” by Diana’s spirit and subsequently “cosplaying the tragic royal and talking to her ghoul – who she believes is guiding her through life.” My former in-laws consulted the Ouija board for major decisions so there’s that.
There are similarities between Grifter and Diana: lots of media scrutiny, mental health struggle confessions, and the nasty habit of criticizing the in-laws publicly.
- 9/25/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Prince Harry arrived in New York City on Sunday. There, he attended a dinner hosted by the World Health Organization, which is concerned with ensuring people have adequate health coverage and protection from health emergencies, improving research, monitoring, and information. The event Prince Harry attended honored survivors of childhood violence.
Harry Spoke At The Diana Awards
The Duke of Sussex wasn’t the only royal in attendance. The Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, accompanied Queen Mathilde of Belgium. Un Agency Heads and other world leaders were also present. Actor Forest Whitaker was also there.
On his trip to New York this week, Harry will promote his pet charities and other businesses, including The Diana Award, African Parks, Travalyst, and The Halo Trust.
Prince Harry spoke at the Diana Awards, an organization honoring his mother, Princess Diana. The charity recognizes young people who have positively impacted their community.
Harry joined the Diana Award CEO,...
Harry Spoke At The Diana Awards
The Duke of Sussex wasn’t the only royal in attendance. The Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, accompanied Queen Mathilde of Belgium. Un Agency Heads and other world leaders were also present. Actor Forest Whitaker was also there.
On his trip to New York this week, Harry will promote his pet charities and other businesses, including The Diana Award, African Parks, Travalyst, and The Halo Trust.
Prince Harry spoke at the Diana Awards, an organization honoring his mother, Princess Diana. The charity recognizes young people who have positively impacted their community.
Harry joined the Diana Award CEO,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Jennifer Gardiner
- Daily Soap Dish
Former The Young and the Restless star Doug Davidson was fortunate enough to spend some time with his bestie, General Hospital alum-turned-rock star Rick Springfield. The rocker is currently touring with Richard Marx, but was able to squeeze in lunch with Davidson. They each shared a selfie from the luncheon, and a good time was had by both.
Marx Felt Left Out
Davidson, who played Y&r’s Paul Williams (no relation to the famed singer/songwriter of the same name) from 1978 to 2020 shared his pic to Instagram with the caption, “Luncheon with the Bff! @rickspringfield at the lovely @rosewoodmiramarbeach it was great!!
Marx Felt Left Out
Davidson, who played Y&r’s Paul Williams (no relation to the famed singer/songwriter of the same name) from 1978 to 2020 shared his pic to Instagram with the caption, “Luncheon with the Bff! @rickspringfield at the lovely @rosewoodmiramarbeach it was great!!
- 9/16/2024
- by Roger Froilan
- Soap Hub
“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is finally in theaters and the accompanying soundtrack is as dripping with nostalgia as film.
For those worried, yes “Day-o” by Alfie Davis and the Sylia Young Theatre School Choir is once again in the film. Other familiar hits included on the songlist include “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet, “Tragedy” by the Bee Gees, and “MacArthur Park” by both Donna Summer and Richard Harris.
Other artists on the list include composer Danny Elfman, Sigur Rós, and Mazzy Star.
For a complete list of all the songs in the “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” soundtrack keep reading:
“MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet “Tragedy” by the Bee Gees “Day-o” by Alfie Davis and the Sylia Young Theatre School Choir “Lucia di Lammermoor Act 1: ‘Regnava Nel Silenzio Alta La Notte e Bruna” by Maria Callas “Somedays” by Tess Parks “Cry, Cry” by Mazzy Star “Where’s The Man” by Scott Weiland...
For those worried, yes “Day-o” by Alfie Davis and the Sylia Young Theatre School Choir is once again in the film. Other familiar hits included on the songlist include “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet, “Tragedy” by the Bee Gees, and “MacArthur Park” by both Donna Summer and Richard Harris.
Other artists on the list include composer Danny Elfman, Sigur Rós, and Mazzy Star.
For a complete list of all the songs in the “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” soundtrack keep reading:
“MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet “Tragedy” by the Bee Gees “Day-o” by Alfie Davis and the Sylia Young Theatre School Choir “Lucia di Lammermoor Act 1: ‘Regnava Nel Silenzio Alta La Notte e Bruna” by Maria Callas “Somedays” by Tess Parks “Cry, Cry” by Mazzy Star “Where’s The Man” by Scott Weiland...
- 9/6/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
Plenty of bananas and a gruesomely gorgeous wedding cake get praise in musical moments in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Several 80s artists like Donna Summer, Jimmy Buffet and The Bee Gees have songs featured in the film, which is a followup to the 1988 original starring Michael Keaton as the ghost with the most, Winona Ryder as goth girl Lydia Deetz and Catherine O’Hara as Lydia’s stepmother Delia Deetz.
Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega joins the sequel in addition to other newcomers, and she has another fun dance moment set to one of the songs in the film’s soundtrack below. A choir sings a beautiful rendition of “Day-o” which can be heard in the film’s trailer. Of course, there wouldn’t be a musical dance moment — or more — without some possessed bodies and souls. The Afterlife provides ample opportunity to feature more genre songs from the 80s, as...
Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega joins the sequel in addition to other newcomers, and she has another fun dance moment set to one of the songs in the film’s soundtrack below. A choir sings a beautiful rendition of “Day-o” which can be heard in the film’s trailer. Of course, there wouldn’t be a musical dance moment — or more — without some possessed bodies and souls. The Afterlife provides ample opportunity to feature more genre songs from the 80s, as...
- 9/6/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: Spoilers for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) are ahead!
The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack includes entertaining songs that help shape the zany and adventurous storyline. The long-awaited sequel revisits Lydia Deetz and her daughter Astrid, who come together with Delia Deetz when Charles Deetz dies. However, things go sideways when the ghost with the most starts making contact with Lydia. Beetlejuice 2s reviews have been overwhelmingly positive due to the movies emotional depth, compelling performances, and striking visuals.
However, one incredible part of the movie that hasnt gained enough attention and praise is the music. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice includes an entertaining soundtrack and score, which helps shape the storyline. The soundtrack perfectly blends together the ballad, funk, and singer-songwriter genres; meanwhile, the score fits perfectly with the original Beetlejuices music. Ultimately, the music elevates Beetlejuice 2 to a whole other level.
Every Song In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Song Title
Artist
MacArthur Park
Donna Summers
Margaritaville...
The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack includes entertaining songs that help shape the zany and adventurous storyline. The long-awaited sequel revisits Lydia Deetz and her daughter Astrid, who come together with Delia Deetz when Charles Deetz dies. However, things go sideways when the ghost with the most starts making contact with Lydia. Beetlejuice 2s reviews have been overwhelmingly positive due to the movies emotional depth, compelling performances, and striking visuals.
However, one incredible part of the movie that hasnt gained enough attention and praise is the music. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice includes an entertaining soundtrack and score, which helps shape the storyline. The soundtrack perfectly blends together the ballad, funk, and singer-songwriter genres; meanwhile, the score fits perfectly with the original Beetlejuices music. Ultimately, the music elevates Beetlejuice 2 to a whole other level.
Every Song In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Song Title
Artist
MacArthur Park
Donna Summers
Margaritaville...
- 9/5/2024
- by Dani Kessel Odom
- ScreenRant
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Ghost With The Most Serenades Lydia In New Teaser As Tickets Go On Sale
Michael Keaton's Ghost with the Most makes his long-awaited return to theaters exactly one month from today, and Warner Bros. has announced that tickets for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are now officially on sale.
In addition to some new posters, we have a teaser featuring quite a bit of new footage, as the mischievous bio-exorcist of the title serenades Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) with Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting."
Lydia is understandably disgusted after her last encounter with the trickster demon, but she is ultimately forced to say his name three times and ask for his help in rescuing her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega), who has been taken by unknown otherworldly forces.
Check out the new teaser and posters at the links below, and let us know if you're looking forward to the Beetlejuice sequel in the comments section.
Tickets. Tickets. Tickets. Time to summon yours.
In addition to some new posters, we have a teaser featuring quite a bit of new footage, as the mischievous bio-exorcist of the title serenades Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) with Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting."
Lydia is understandably disgusted after her last encounter with the trickster demon, but she is ultimately forced to say his name three times and ask for his help in rescuing her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega), who has been taken by unknown otherworldly forces.
Check out the new teaser and posters at the links below, and let us know if you're looking forward to the Beetlejuice sequel in the comments section.
Tickets. Tickets. Tickets. Time to summon yours.
- 8/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Luther Vandross Doc Coming to Theaters This Fall, Will Premiere on CNN, OWN, Max in 2025 (Exclusive)
Luther: Never Too Much, the documentary on legendary R&b singer Luther Vandross, is coming to a theater near you this fall.
Giant Pictures is on board as the theatrical distributor for the film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and also visited the Tribeca Festival, Hot Docs International Film Festival and Nantucket Film Festival. In 2025, Luther: Never Too Much will premiere on CNN, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Max. The doc arrives nearly 20 years after the eight-time Grammy winner died in 2005 at age 54. He suffered a stroke in 2003.
“It was a joy to work on this film. Luther was a spectacularly talented performer, composer and producer. His influence was found in multiple genres, and it was a delight to discover each one,” award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, who directed the film, said in a statement. “It has been so much fun to see longtime fans remember why they love him,...
Giant Pictures is on board as the theatrical distributor for the film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and also visited the Tribeca Festival, Hot Docs International Film Festival and Nantucket Film Festival. In 2025, Luther: Never Too Much will premiere on CNN, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Max. The doc arrives nearly 20 years after the eight-time Grammy winner died in 2005 at age 54. He suffered a stroke in 2003.
“It was a joy to work on this film. Luther was a spectacularly talented performer, composer and producer. His influence was found in multiple genres, and it was a delight to discover each one,” award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, who directed the film, said in a statement. “It has been so much fun to see longtime fans remember why they love him,...
- 8/6/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2011, Dawn Porter arrived at Hot Docs Pitch Forum in the hopes of securing funding for her first documentary feature, “Gideon’s Army.” Thirteen years later, Porter is back in Toronto with her 10th feature doc “Luther: Never Too Much,” which opened the 31st edition of Hot Docs.
The 101-minute film about the life and career of the late R&b singer Luther Vandross made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and has since become an audience favorite on the festival circuit. In addition to serving as Hot Docs’ opening night film, the movie will also launch the Hot Doc’s Pop/ Life sidebar of films about music and musicians.
In the film, Porter chronicles Vandross’ rise from background singer to singing sensation via archival interviews with Vandross and new ones with his collaborators, including legendary recording artists Mariah Carey and Dionne Warwick. Rarely seen archives,...
The 101-minute film about the life and career of the late R&b singer Luther Vandross made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and has since become an audience favorite on the festival circuit. In addition to serving as Hot Docs’ opening night film, the movie will also launch the Hot Doc’s Pop/ Life sidebar of films about music and musicians.
In the film, Porter chronicles Vandross’ rise from background singer to singing sensation via archival interviews with Vandross and new ones with his collaborators, including legendary recording artists Mariah Carey and Dionne Warwick. Rarely seen archives,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
When American soul and R&b icon Luther Vandross sang, he didn’t just produce beautiful musical sounds. He caressed and coddled each note with his famously velvety tenor voice, considering where to linger, when to whisper, or to gradually crescendo with an impeccable and ever-influential technique. In other words, he didn’t only sing, but created something ethereal, something that both pushed the form and felt like it gently poured straight out of his soul.
Considering the stamp he put on the American music industry, it feels strange that there hasn’t yet been a definitive documentary about Vandross’ unsung legacy until Dawn Porter’s “Luther: Never Too Much,” which had its world premiere recently at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. But that delay is perhaps fortuitous — after experiencing Porter’s loving portrait of the virtuosic musician, producer, and songwriter, you can’t imagine Vandross’ story being told by anyone else.
Considering the stamp he put on the American music industry, it feels strange that there hasn’t yet been a definitive documentary about Vandross’ unsung legacy until Dawn Porter’s “Luther: Never Too Much,” which had its world premiere recently at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. But that delay is perhaps fortuitous — after experiencing Porter’s loving portrait of the virtuosic musician, producer, and songwriter, you can’t imagine Vandross’ story being told by anyone else.
- 1/26/2024
- by Tomris Laffly
- Indiewire
Although it isn’t structured any differently from dozens of other cradle-to-grave documentaries about artistic luminaries, “Luther: Never Too Much” sheds light on much more than just the life and career of R&b singer Luther Vandross. Drawn largely from interview and performance footage of Vandross over his almost 40 years in entertainment, and bolstered and contextualized by retrospective talks will collaborators and confidantes, director Dawn Porter’s film exposes some uneasy truths about the music industry and the media we may now know, but whose seeming ubiquitousness at the time he was alive may be difficult to fully comprehend.
White audience members in particular may stand to learn the most about him — a fact Porter pointedly attributes to the genre siloes of radio’s heyday and cultural prejudices against black singers who weren’t thin or light-skinned enough to receive the opportunity to cross over from R&b to pop.
White audience members in particular may stand to learn the most about him — a fact Porter pointedly attributes to the genre siloes of radio’s heyday and cultural prejudices against black singers who weren’t thin or light-skinned enough to receive the opportunity to cross over from R&b to pop.
- 1/21/2024
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
When award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter — who directed the upcoming Luther Vandross documentary Luther: Never Too Much — thinks of her favorite song by the legendary singer, she selects “So Amazing,” the timeless track he wrote and produced for Dionne Warwick and later recorded himself.
But then she pauses. “I think it’s hard for me because I’m very attached to some scenes right now,” she says. Then she speaks about “Any Love,” Vandross’ autobiographical song about wanting to find the one and the sadness behind being alone. The track topped the R&b charts in the late ’80s.
“I really wanted him to be able to tell you his story as much as possible, so how do you do that with someone who’s not with us? A lot of that was thinking about the lyrics. [On] ‘Any Love,’ he was just endlessly frustrated with the absence of a romantic partner in his life,...
But then she pauses. “I think it’s hard for me because I’m very attached to some scenes right now,” she says. Then she speaks about “Any Love,” Vandross’ autobiographical song about wanting to find the one and the sadness behind being alone. The track topped the R&b charts in the late ’80s.
“I really wanted him to be able to tell you his story as much as possible, so how do you do that with someone who’s not with us? A lot of that was thinking about the lyrics. [On] ‘Any Love,’ he was just endlessly frustrated with the absence of a romantic partner in his life,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The year of 1998 belonged to R&b singer Monica.
She not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a whopping 13 weeks with “The Boy Is Mine,” her duet with Brandy, she launched another hit with “The First Night,” which logged five weeks on top of the pop charts. No other artist in that year spent more weeks at No. 1 than Monica.
Both songs appeared on her sophomore album, The Boy Is Mine, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Not only did Monica dominate 1998 — her success spilled over to 1999: Her album’s third single, “Angel of Mine,” also became a No. 1 Hot 100 hit and was the third most-successful song of that year.
Released when she was just 17 years old following the triumph of her 1995 debut Miss Thing, the now 43-year-old — who released the single “Letters” in June on her own imprint MonDeenise Music and will drop her album...
She not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a whopping 13 weeks with “The Boy Is Mine,” her duet with Brandy, she launched another hit with “The First Night,” which logged five weeks on top of the pop charts. No other artist in that year spent more weeks at No. 1 than Monica.
Both songs appeared on her sophomore album, The Boy Is Mine, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Not only did Monica dominate 1998 — her success spilled over to 1999: Her album’s third single, “Angel of Mine,” also became a No. 1 Hot 100 hit and was the third most-successful song of that year.
Released when she was just 17 years old following the triumph of her 1995 debut Miss Thing, the now 43-year-old — who released the single “Letters” in June on her own imprint MonDeenise Music and will drop her album...
- 12/21/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Good night, John-Boy. Good night, Elizabeth. And good night, daddy. Good night, son. And good night, mama. Good night, Mary Ellen. Good night, Jim Bob." Even if you've never watched a single moment of the classic TV show "The Waltons," the impact the series has had on television continues on even to this day. With the series' roots stemming back all the way to one of the most hated episodes of "The Twilight Zone" in history, references to "The Waltons" have extended all the way to films like 2016's "The Nice Guys," where Matt Bomber's villainous Dr. Malek is given the code name "John Boy" as he shares a similar facial birthmark to John-Boy actor Richard Thomas.
Created by Earl Hamner Jr., "The Waltons" centered on the titular family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II, based on Hamner Jr.'s book "Spencer's Mountain." With a...
Created by Earl Hamner Jr., "The Waltons" centered on the titular family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II, based on Hamner Jr.'s book "Spencer's Mountain." With a...
- 11/26/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Randy Meisner, the bassist and founding member of the Eagles who sang lead vocal on the band’s first big hit, “Take It to the Limit,” has died. He was 77.
Meisner died Wednesday night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles announced on their website.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit,'” a statement read.
In May 1968, Meisner joined Poco with former Buffalo Springfield members Richie Furay and Jim Messina and worked on that group’s first album, 1969’s Pickin’ Up the Pieces, but he quit shortly before the record was released.
In September 1971, Meisner, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon formed the Eagles. They signed with David Geffen’s Asylum Records and released their eponymous...
Meisner died Wednesday night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles announced on their website.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit,'” a statement read.
In May 1968, Meisner joined Poco with former Buffalo Springfield members Richie Furay and Jim Messina and worked on that group’s first album, 1969’s Pickin’ Up the Pieces, but he quit shortly before the record was released.
In September 1971, Meisner, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon formed the Eagles. They signed with David Geffen’s Asylum Records and released their eponymous...
- 7/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Three all new celebrities in disguise took the stage for “DC Superheroes Night” on Wednesday’s “The Masked Singer.” Despite a highly praised performance of “Break on Through” by The Doors, Wolf was named the third-place finisher behind Squirrel and Gargoyle. The beastly performer pulled off his mask to reveal himself as multi-platinum recording artist and two-time Grammy winner Michael Bolton. Panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger all correctly guessed the hit-maker’s unmistakable voice, but there was no helping Ken Jeong, who was adamant the Wolf was Richard Marx.
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9
“I could get used to being the Wolf,” Michael told host Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “It was great. The audience is great, the show’s great, but the audience, you guys were fantastic. Thank you!” When asked what’s next for the Wolf, he responded,”I’ve...
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9
“I could get used to being the Wolf,” Michael told host Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “It was great. The audience is great, the show’s great, but the audience, you guys were fantastic. Thank you!” When asked what’s next for the Wolf, he responded,”I’ve...
- 3/9/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight on “The Masked Singer,” three new mystery celebrities enter the game on “DC Superheroes Night.” While the audience and panelists celebrate their favorite iconic DC superheroes in costume, disguised famous faces vie for their chance at becoming this week’s champ!
The Season 9 contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy nominations, 6 Grammy wins, 10 gold albums, 4 Golden Globe nominations, 5 medals, 26 books, 2 Tony Award mominations, 5 lifetime achievement awards, 4 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Three new characters enter the competition and two could be unmasked in the all-new “DC Superheroes Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, March 8 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
See See all 135 (and counting) ‘The Masked Singer’ costumes and celebrity reveals through the years
Keep refreshing/reloading this “The Masked Singer...
The Season 9 contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy nominations, 6 Grammy wins, 10 gold albums, 4 Golden Globe nominations, 5 medals, 26 books, 2 Tony Award mominations, 5 lifetime achievement awards, 4 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Three new characters enter the competition and two could be unmasked in the all-new “DC Superheroes Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, March 8 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
See See all 135 (and counting) ‘The Masked Singer’ costumes and celebrity reveals through the years
Keep refreshing/reloading this “The Masked Singer...
- 3/9/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 4 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 8 on Fox.
How are we supposed to live without Michael Bolton? The pop crooner was the latest celebrity to be revealed on “The Masked Singer,” as he was voted off the show as the Wolf.
It wasn’t much of a mystery this week, given how recognizable Bolton’s voice is. Even singing the Doors classic “Break on Through,” everyone (mostly) agreed it was him. For Wolf, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg all named Michael Bolton. Ken Jeong went rogue and picked Richard Marx.
It was DC Superheroes night, and the episode opened with Nicole Scherzinger (dressed as the Catwoman), singing Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero.” Her fellow panelists were also in cosplay: Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg as Harley Quinn, Ken Jeong as the Riddler and Robin Thicke as,...
How are we supposed to live without Michael Bolton? The pop crooner was the latest celebrity to be revealed on “The Masked Singer,” as he was voted off the show as the Wolf.
It wasn’t much of a mystery this week, given how recognizable Bolton’s voice is. Even singing the Doors classic “Break on Through,” everyone (mostly) agreed it was him. For Wolf, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg all named Michael Bolton. Ken Jeong went rogue and picked Richard Marx.
It was DC Superheroes night, and the episode opened with Nicole Scherzinger (dressed as the Catwoman), singing Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero.” Her fellow panelists were also in cosplay: Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg as Harley Quinn, Ken Jeong as the Riddler and Robin Thicke as,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has announced that Sometimes When We Touch, a three-part documentary series exploring the history of soft rock music, will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 and will also stream in the U.K., Latin America and Australia, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. Sometimes When We Touch is the untold story of soft rock, whose artists dominated pop music worldwide in the ’70s, only to crash and burn in the ’80s, eventually experiencing one of the most unlikely comebacks in music history. The series presents all-new interviews with some of soft rock’s biggest legends, like Air Supply (“All Out of Love”), Dan Hill (“Sometimes When We Touch”), Kenny Loggins (“This Is It”), Ray Parker Jr. (“A Woman Needs Love”), Rupert Holmes (“Escape: The Piña Colada Song”) and Toni Tennille (“Love Will Keep Us Together”). Through candid and poignant stories, these...
- 12/13/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Olivia Newton-John died today at the age of 73, prompting an outpouring of love for the singer from friends, peers, family and famous admirers.
The singer’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, who has been by her mother’s side through her battles with cancer, was among the first to pay tribute. She posted a photo gallery of herself and her mother together from the time she was a baby until now. There was no caption.
Newton-John’s friend and co-star John Travolta wrote in part, “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Mia Farrow admitted that she’d never met the Grease star, but called her “lovely, talented, brave” and noted that “everyone says she was wonderful – always kind.”
Yvette Nicole Brown wrote, “That’s it. I’m done guys. Heartbroken doesn...
The singer’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, who has been by her mother’s side through her battles with cancer, was among the first to pay tribute. She posted a photo gallery of herself and her mother together from the time she was a baby until now. There was no caption.
Newton-John’s friend and co-star John Travolta wrote in part, “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Mia Farrow admitted that she’d never met the Grease star, but called her “lovely, talented, brave” and noted that “everyone says she was wonderful – always kind.”
Yvette Nicole Brown wrote, “That’s it. I’m done guys. Heartbroken doesn...
- 8/8/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Jane Lynch, Antonio Banderas, Lea Salonga, Gabrielle Union, George Takei and more have posted tributes to “Grease” star and singer Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday at 73 years old. In addition to John Travolta, who shared a heartfelt post about his “Grease” co-star on Instagram, other actors, directors and members of Hollywood took to social media to remember Newton-John’s career.
On Monday, Newton-John’s husband announced that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California…surrounded by family and friends,” adding that she was “a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years” after sharing her experiences with breast cancer.
Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi posted a series of photographs with her and her mother on Instagram without a caption.
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Jane Lynch, who sang “Physical” alongside Newton-John for her guest episode on “Glee” in 2010, simply tweeted “Onj.
On Monday, Newton-John’s husband announced that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California…surrounded by family and friends,” adding that she was “a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years” after sharing her experiences with breast cancer.
Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi posted a series of photographs with her and her mother on Instagram without a caption.
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Jane Lynch, who sang “Physical” alongside Newton-John for her guest episode on “Glee” in 2010, simply tweeted “Onj.
- 8/8/2022
- by Thania Garcia and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Olivia Newton-John died on August 8 at age 73 after a battle with breast cancer.
The British born Australian star shot to fame in “Grease” opposite John Travolta in 1978. A four-time Grammy winner, Newton-John won Record of the Year for “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical,” as well as “Grease” song “You’re the One That I Want,” which still ranks as one of the bestselling singles of all time.
Newton-John’s husband John Easterling confirmed her passing on Facebook.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” Easterling wrote. “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Easterling continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund,...
The British born Australian star shot to fame in “Grease” opposite John Travolta in 1978. A four-time Grammy winner, Newton-John won Record of the Year for “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical,” as well as “Grease” song “You’re the One That I Want,” which still ranks as one of the bestselling singles of all time.
Newton-John’s husband John Easterling confirmed her passing on Facebook.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” Easterling wrote. “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Easterling continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund,...
- 8/8/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski had a lot to say Wednesday about Republicans blaming mental health instead of weapons for the continued mass shootings in America.
The hosts broke down the Republican response on Wednesday’s show while discussing the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, that left seven dead and dozens injured.
“Again, because whether it’s a Fourth of July parade, or whether it’s Uvalde, or whether it’s in Buffalo, or whether it’s in Colorado, or whether it’s in Parkland, or whether it’s Sandy Hook, just time and time again, these Ar-15s, these Ar-style weapons, these military weapons – weapons designed for war – these are the weapons that keep showing up where our streets and our schools and our churches and our synagogues are being turned into killing fields. And it’s not because of mental health that the...
The hosts broke down the Republican response on Wednesday’s show while discussing the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, that left seven dead and dozens injured.
“Again, because whether it’s a Fourth of July parade, or whether it’s Uvalde, or whether it’s in Buffalo, or whether it’s in Colorado, or whether it’s in Parkland, or whether it’s Sandy Hook, just time and time again, these Ar-15s, these Ar-style weapons, these military weapons – weapons designed for war – these are the weapons that keep showing up where our streets and our schools and our churches and our synagogues are being turned into killing fields. And it’s not because of mental health that the...
- 7/6/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
This July 7, 2022, Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara Starkey will be joined on his birthday by family and friends, including current All Starrs Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, Colin Hay, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette, as well as friends Benmont Tench, Jim Keltner, Richard Marx, Matt Sorum, Ed Begley Jr., Linda Perry, Diane Warren, Roy Jr and Alex Orbison.
Ringo Celebrates His Birthday With His Annual Campaign For Peace And Love
They will gather together in Los Angeles for Ringo’s annual Peace & Love Birthday event, and at Noon give the traditional “Peace and Love” exclamation. This year Artemis Music Space Network, through the International Space Station (Iss) will amplify that message not only to the entire planet but up into Earth’s orbit and to the stars.
At Noon Ringo will signal the Artemis Mission Control Center in Houston, Texas to beam his message & music (Ringo’s 2021 single release “Let...
Ringo Celebrates His Birthday With His Annual Campaign For Peace And Love
They will gather together in Los Angeles for Ringo’s annual Peace & Love Birthday event, and at Noon give the traditional “Peace and Love” exclamation. This year Artemis Music Space Network, through the International Space Station (Iss) will amplify that message not only to the entire planet but up into Earth’s orbit and to the stars.
At Noon Ringo will signal the Artemis Mission Control Center in Houston, Texas to beam his message & music (Ringo’s 2021 single release “Let...
- 7/5/2022
- Look to the Stars
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Rachel Brosnahan and singer Richard Marx reacted with shock and anger over the mass shooting in their hometown of Highland Park, Illinois on Monday that has left six people dead and wounded at least 30.
In a tweet, Brosnahan wrote, “I grew up in Highland Park and this parade is a highlight of the year for so many families.”
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star added, “I’m sick to my stomach every time news like this comes out, but I don’t wish the pit in your stomach as you call your family and friends to make sure everyone is okay on anyone. No words.”
A “heartbroken” and angry Marx tweeted his concern for people who were at the parade. “I’m actively reaching out to check on the welfare of people I still know there.”
“My heart is always broken by these constant...
Rachel Brosnahan and singer Richard Marx reacted with shock and anger over the mass shooting in their hometown of Highland Park, Illinois on Monday that has left six people dead and wounded at least 30.
In a tweet, Brosnahan wrote, “I grew up in Highland Park and this parade is a highlight of the year for so many families.”
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star added, “I’m sick to my stomach every time news like this comes out, but I don’t wish the pit in your stomach as you call your family and friends to make sure everyone is okay on anyone. No words.”
A “heartbroken” and angry Marx tweeted his concern for people who were at the parade. “I’m actively reaching out to check on the welfare of people I still know there.”
“My heart is always broken by these constant...
- 7/5/2022
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jessica Chastain used Independence Day to post a reaction to the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which effectively outlawed abortion in several states.
The actress, who won an Oscar earlier this year for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” tweeted a photo of her flipping the bird (with both hands) on July 4, with the message, “Happy ‘Independence’ Day from me and my reproductive rights.”
Happy “Independence” Day from me and my reproductive rights. pic.twitter.com/GoIuu4JhAq
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) July 4, 2022
“Men in Black” star Vincent D’Onofrio responded, “I can take Jessica’s back on this.”
Some of Chastain’s followers responded to her post by sharing photos of themselves with their own raised middle fingers, or with memes like: “I’m with her. Her body, her choice, her rights,” and “Due to a shortage of actual independence, July 4th has been moved to November 8th this year.
The actress, who won an Oscar earlier this year for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” tweeted a photo of her flipping the bird (with both hands) on July 4, with the message, “Happy ‘Independence’ Day from me and my reproductive rights.”
Happy “Independence” Day from me and my reproductive rights. pic.twitter.com/GoIuu4JhAq
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) July 4, 2022
“Men in Black” star Vincent D’Onofrio responded, “I can take Jessica’s back on this.”
Some of Chastain’s followers responded to her post by sharing photos of themselves with their own raised middle fingers, or with memes like: “I’m with her. Her body, her choice, her rights,” and “Due to a shortage of actual independence, July 4th has been moved to November 8th this year.
- 7/4/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Wayfarer Studios has promoted Jamey Heath to President. In his new role at the company, he will be tasked with building out its vision and ensuring that all creative decisions, business opportunities, and partnerships are in line with its overall mission and values. Heath will also now oversee the financial health and management of the independent production studio.
Heath joined Wayfarer in December of 2020, most recently serving as interim chief operating officer. During his time in that role, he played an integral part in the studio’s efforts to advance filming on several projects, helping to build a sizeable slate to further its growth and expansion. Heath has proven a natural fit for the company focused on socially-conscious projects, given his conviction that purpose-driven content and commercial success are not mutually exclusive.
Heath began his career as a writer, musician and producer—co-writing and producing songs for such artists as Chaka Khan,...
Heath joined Wayfarer in December of 2020, most recently serving as interim chief operating officer. During his time in that role, he played an integral part in the studio’s efforts to advance filming on several projects, helping to build a sizeable slate to further its growth and expansion. Heath has proven a natural fit for the company focused on socially-conscious projects, given his conviction that purpose-driven content and commercial success are not mutually exclusive.
Heath began his career as a writer, musician and producer—co-writing and producing songs for such artists as Chaka Khan,...
- 6/9/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Goldbergs are celebrating a special milestone in their latest installment, “The Wedding.” Serving as the ABC comedy’s 200th episode, the event shines a light on Erica (Hayley Orrantia) and Geoff (Sam Lerner) as they prepare for their nuptials. Of course, self-proclaimed “Smother” Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) has a few tricks up her sleeve for the major moment, including a special musical guest in Richard Marx. The “Right Here Waiting” singer plays himself, turning back the clock on his looks to fit the ’80s-set series. Below, the Grammy-winning artist opens up about his guest-starring role in the landmark episode. (Credit: ABC/Carlos Lopez-Calleja) What brings you to The Goldbergs for this guest-starring role? Are you a fan? Richard Marx: I had never seen the show before. I certainly knew about it. I’m not much of a TV watcher, but I was aware of it. I did an episode of...
- 3/1/2022
- TV Insider
Homes For Our Troops (Hfot), a national nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its 5th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction campaign lineup.
Jake Tapper, George Clooney, Wynonna Judd, Don Cheadle and Mindy Kaling are among the notable celebrities teaming up to support Hfot’s mission. In partnership with eBay for Charity, bidding for this special online event goes live on Nov. 4, 2021, and closes on Nov. 14, 2021, at eBay.com/hfot. All of the proceeds will benefit Homes For Our Troops.
Participants can make an impact by bidding on personal Zoom experiences, set visits, luxury items, and autographed memorabilia from various movie stars, musicians, and sports figures, while helping Hfot’s mission to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. This year’s auction features over 130 items and experiences.
CNN’s Jake Tapper,...
Jake Tapper, George Clooney, Wynonna Judd, Don Cheadle and Mindy Kaling are among the notable celebrities teaming up to support Hfot’s mission. In partnership with eBay for Charity, bidding for this special online event goes live on Nov. 4, 2021, and closes on Nov. 14, 2021, at eBay.com/hfot. All of the proceeds will benefit Homes For Our Troops.
Participants can make an impact by bidding on personal Zoom experiences, set visits, luxury items, and autographed memorabilia from various movie stars, musicians, and sports figures, while helping Hfot’s mission to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. This year’s auction features over 130 items and experiences.
CNN’s Jake Tapper,...
- 11/5/2021
- Look to the Stars
Ruth Marx, whose singing voice was heard on classic TV commercial jingles that likely reached as many ears as the pop songs of her famous son Richard Marx, died of lung cancer at her home in California on Aug. 24. She was 85.
Her death was announced to the Chicago Sun Times by son Richard. In a Facebook post, he also wrote, in part, “My heart is in a million pieces and I will love you with every breath of my life remaining.”
Among Ruth Marx’s most familiar vocal performances was the jingle for Chicken of the Sea tuna: “Ask any mermaid you happen to see, what’s the best tuna? Chicken of the Sea!”
The tuna jingle, as with other commercial songs on which she lent her voice, was written by her husband, the composer and arranger Dick Marx. Among the pair’s other collaborations: “You’ve Come a Long Way,...
Her death was announced to the Chicago Sun Times by son Richard. In a Facebook post, he also wrote, in part, “My heart is in a million pieces and I will love you with every breath of my life remaining.”
Among Ruth Marx’s most familiar vocal performances was the jingle for Chicken of the Sea tuna: “Ask any mermaid you happen to see, what’s the best tuna? Chicken of the Sea!”
The tuna jingle, as with other commercial songs on which she lent her voice, was written by her husband, the composer and arranger Dick Marx. Among the pair’s other collaborations: “You’ve Come a Long Way,...
- 8/31/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
In a social media post Wednesday afternoon, Kathy Griffin gave friends and supporters a frank, but optimistic account of how she’s doing after her lung cancer surgery on Monday.
Admitting that the procedure was “a little more than I had anticipated,” Griffin opened up about her determination to get through her recovery without risking a relapse in her prescription pill addiction, as it’s been one year since she attempted suicide and then entered treatment. But, she said, “I fear drugs and addiction more than I fear cancer. So I think I’ll be Ok.”
“To be honest, this cancer surgery was a little more than I had anticipated. Tonight will be my first night without any narcotic painkillers. Hello Tylenol, my new best friend! The last time I was in a hospital was in June 2020 when I tried to take my life and overdosed on prescription pills,” Griffin wrote.
Admitting that the procedure was “a little more than I had anticipated,” Griffin opened up about her determination to get through her recovery without risking a relapse in her prescription pill addiction, as it’s been one year since she attempted suicide and then entered treatment. But, she said, “I fear drugs and addiction more than I fear cancer. So I think I’ll be Ok.”
“To be honest, this cancer surgery was a little more than I had anticipated. Tonight will be my first night without any narcotic painkillers. Hello Tylenol, my new best friend! The last time I was in a hospital was in June 2020 when I tried to take my life and overdosed on prescription pills,” Griffin wrote.
- 8/5/2021
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is convinced that a tweet by singer-songwriter Richard Marx is the reason he received a suspicious package at his home on Monday, May 24th.
As Politico reported, Paul received an envelope at his home in Kentucky that contained an unidentified white powder that’s currently being examined for harmful substances. Fox News then noted that the envelope contained a photoshopped image of Paul in a neck brace, arm cast, and walking with a crutch with a note that read, “I’ll finish what your neighbor started,...
As Politico reported, Paul received an envelope at his home in Kentucky that contained an unidentified white powder that’s currently being examined for harmful substances. Fox News then noted that the envelope contained a photoshopped image of Paul in a neck brace, arm cast, and walking with a crutch with a note that read, “I’ll finish what your neighbor started,...
- 5/25/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Nostalgia-inducing Hollywood couple Daisy Fuentes and Richard Marx — she a regular on 1990s MTV as the network’s first Latina VJ, he the singer-songwriter of enjoyably cheesy ’80s and ’90s love anthems (“Right Here Waiting,” Nsync’s “This I Promise You”) — have added to their already impressive property portfolio with the purchase of a $9 million estate in guard-gated Hidden Hills. Simultaneously, they’ve sold an ocean-view Malibu mansion for $6.1 million, comfortably above the $5 million Marx paid for the place in 2015.
Though Fuentes and Marx are perhaps not as widely known today as they were during their early professional years, they’re clearly no less successful. Cuban-born Fuentes, 54, was a pioneer of the celebrity licensing/branding deals that are today an integral part of many artists’ income streams; by 2013, her namesake apparel brand had racked up a whopping $1.5 billion in lifetime sales. And Marx, 57, still reaps huge royalty paychecks from songs...
Though Fuentes and Marx are perhaps not as widely known today as they were during their early professional years, they’re clearly no less successful. Cuban-born Fuentes, 54, was a pioneer of the celebrity licensing/branding deals that are today an integral part of many artists’ income streams; by 2013, her namesake apparel brand had racked up a whopping $1.5 billion in lifetime sales. And Marx, 57, still reaps huge royalty paychecks from songs...
- 5/10/2021
- by James McClain, Dirt.com
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nostalgia-inducing Hollywood couple Daisy Fuentes and Richard Marx — she a regular on 1990s MTV as the network’s first Latina VJ, he the singer-songwriter of enjoyably cheesy ’80s and ’90s love anthems (“Right Here Waiting,” Nsync’s “This I Promise You”) — have added to their already impressive property portfolio with the purchase of a $9 million estate in guard-gated Hidden Hills. Simultaneously, they’ve sold an ocean-view Malibu mansion for $6.1 million, comfortably above the $5 million Marx paid for the place in 2015.
Though Fuentes and Marx are perhaps not as widely known today as they were during their early ...
Though Fuentes and Marx are perhaps not as widely known today as they were during their early ...
- 5/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nostalgia-inducing Hollywood couple Daisy Fuentes and Richard Marx — she a regular on 1990s MTV as the network’s first Latina VJ, he the singer-songwriter of enjoyably cheesy ’80s and ’90s love anthems (“Right Here Waiting,” Nsync’s “This I Promise You”) — have added to their already impressive property portfolio with the purchase of a $9 million estate in guard-gated Hidden Hills. Simultaneously, they’ve sold an ocean-view Malibu mansion for $6.1 million, comfortably above the $5 million Marx paid for the place in 2015.
Though Fuentes and Marx are perhaps not as widely known today as they were during their early ...
Though Fuentes and Marx are perhaps not as widely known today as they were during their early ...
- 5/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
When You author Caroline Kepnes sat down to write the third book in the series, You Love Me, she made like main character Joe Goldberg: She stalked the living daylights out of random residents of Bainbridge Island to get a sense of the place — a.k.a. Joe’s new home.
Joe Goldberg has become a cultural mainstay over the years — first in Kepnes’ 2014 novel, You, and then in a Netflix series by the same name starring Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgley. Kepnes has mastered the likable villain with Joe,...
Joe Goldberg has become a cultural mainstay over the years — first in Kepnes’ 2014 novel, You, and then in a Netflix series by the same name starring Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgley. Kepnes has mastered the likable villain with Joe,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
It’s been three decades since Ringo Starr founded his All Starr supergroup and took the stage with some of rock and roll’s biggest luminaries, creating an exceptional legacy of performances of some of the greatest hits of all time culled from Starr’s extraordinary catalog as a solo artist and as Beatle, as well as the All Starr Band members’ substantive songbook.
In celebration of this milestone, and just in time for the holiday season, a new limited-edition retrospective hardcover book titled “Ringo Rocks: 30 Years Of The All Starrs,” will be sold online exclusively beginning Wednesday, December 16 at juliensauctions.com.
This not to be missed commemorative photo memoir features some never-before-seen photos of the All Starr Band’s 30 record-setting years in the spotlight and life on the road, compiled by Henry Diltz and Jill Jarrett (who have followed Ringo Starr’s All Starr career since 1989), as well as...
In celebration of this milestone, and just in time for the holiday season, a new limited-edition retrospective hardcover book titled “Ringo Rocks: 30 Years Of The All Starrs,” will be sold online exclusively beginning Wednesday, December 16 at juliensauctions.com.
This not to be missed commemorative photo memoir features some never-before-seen photos of the All Starr Band’s 30 record-setting years in the spotlight and life on the road, compiled by Henry Diltz and Jill Jarrett (who have followed Ringo Starr’s All Starr career since 1989), as well as...
- 12/22/2020
- Look to the Stars
Before she was the Duchess of Sussex and while she was an actress on Suits, Meghan Markle was a...music video star? In 2012, Prince Harry's 39-year-old wife made a cameo in a star-studded music video for a Christmas song by rock/pop singer Richard Marx. The clip was filmed four years before she met her husband and six years before they wed. In the video for the single, titled "Christmas Spirit," Markle wears a red Santa hat while sitting at a table and lip-syncing the song with her Suits co-stars Rick Hoffman and Sarah Rafferty. According to The Sun, Marx, who rose to fame in the '80s, is friends with Hoffman and asked him to make an appearance in...
- 12/17/2020
- E! Online
Joe Walsh has tapped Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Vedder, Gwen Stefani, and many more to participate in his fourth annual VetsAid charity concert, which will take place virtually December 12th.
The stacked lineup for VetsAid 2020: Home for the Holidays also includes Alice Cooper, the Killers’ Brandon Flowers, Daryl Hall, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, James Hetfield, Jewel, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson and the Boys, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Billy Bob Thornton, Steven Van Zandt, Richard Marx, Ben Harper, Drew Carey, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Ryan Bingham, Josh Ritter, the 5 Browns, and Jake Shimabukuro.
The stacked lineup for VetsAid 2020: Home for the Holidays also includes Alice Cooper, the Killers’ Brandon Flowers, Daryl Hall, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, James Hetfield, Jewel, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson and the Boys, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Billy Bob Thornton, Steven Van Zandt, Richard Marx, Ben Harper, Drew Carey, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Ryan Bingham, Josh Ritter, the 5 Browns, and Jake Shimabukuro.
- 11/12/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Homes For Our Troops (Hfot), a national nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction campaign lineup.
Jake Tapper, George Clooney, Mindy Kaling, and Wynonna Judd are among the notable celebrities teaming up to support Hfot’s mission. In partnership with eBay for Charity, bidding for this special online event goes live on Nov. 10, 2020, and closes on Nov. 17, 2020, at eBay.com/hfot. All of the proceeds will benefit Homes For Our Troops.
Participants can make an impact by bidding on personal Zoom experiences, luxury items, and autographed memorabilia from various movie stars, musicians, and sports figures, while helping Hfot’s mission to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. This year’s auction features over 100 items and Zoom experiences.
CNN’s Jake Tapper, a...
Jake Tapper, George Clooney, Mindy Kaling, and Wynonna Judd are among the notable celebrities teaming up to support Hfot’s mission. In partnership with eBay for Charity, bidding for this special online event goes live on Nov. 10, 2020, and closes on Nov. 17, 2020, at eBay.com/hfot. All of the proceeds will benefit Homes For Our Troops.
Participants can make an impact by bidding on personal Zoom experiences, luxury items, and autographed memorabilia from various movie stars, musicians, and sports figures, while helping Hfot’s mission to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. This year’s auction features over 100 items and Zoom experiences.
CNN’s Jake Tapper, a...
- 11/11/2020
- Look to the Stars
Joe Sumner, frontman of Fiction Plane and son of Sting, has shared a new song, “Hope,” along with a short celebrity-filled clip to encourage voter turnout ahead of the 2020 elections.
“Hope” is a bustling pop-rock track with rumbling drums and stirring guitar lines to bolster Sumner’s heart-on-sleeve lyrics: “Hope, won’t you come back to me,” he sings during the chorus, “And make me a believer/And set my heart free.”
As a last-minute get-out-the-vote effort, Sumner corralled a variety of celebrities and musicians to cover the song, which...
“Hope” is a bustling pop-rock track with rumbling drums and stirring guitar lines to bolster Sumner’s heart-on-sleeve lyrics: “Hope, won’t you come back to me,” he sings during the chorus, “And make me a believer/And set my heart free.”
As a last-minute get-out-the-vote effort, Sumner corralled a variety of celebrities and musicians to cover the song, which...
- 10/30/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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