Although their digital shorts are now the stuff of Saturday Night Live legend, The Lonely Island’s early days at the show were not without struggle.
The comedy trio is sitting down with Seth Meyers in a new podcast series where they’re diving deep into the backstories of each of their SNL Digital Shorts. But in the show’s just-released premiere episode, The Lonely Island—Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, who formed the comedy group before getting hired on SNL—recall the early months of the group’s time on the show, before Digital Shorts came to fruition.
Meyers brings up a commercial parody, “J.J. Casuals,” which served as something of a precursor to what would become The Lonely Island’s signature musical bits on the show. In it, Samberg plays musician Jack Johnson advertising a line of shoes that look like bare feet, complete with a Jack Johnson-esque acoustic jingle.
The comedy trio is sitting down with Seth Meyers in a new podcast series where they’re diving deep into the backstories of each of their SNL Digital Shorts. But in the show’s just-released premiere episode, The Lonely Island—Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, who formed the comedy group before getting hired on SNL—recall the early months of the group’s time on the show, before Digital Shorts came to fruition.
Meyers brings up a commercial parody, “J.J. Casuals,” which served as something of a precursor to what would become The Lonely Island’s signature musical bits on the show. In it, Samberg plays musician Jack Johnson advertising a line of shoes that look like bare feet, complete with a Jack Johnson-esque acoustic jingle.
- 4/8/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
A headlining set from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on the beach in their spiritual home of Asbury Park, N.J., sounds more like a fannish fever dream than an actual festival booking. But that performance is actually happening Sept. 15, on the second night of the sixth annual Sea.Hear.Now festival. The festival, which has already hosted names as big as Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters (and will feature Noah Kahan as headliner the night before Springsteen), was founded in 2018 by famed photographer and Jersey native Danny Clinch...
- 3/26/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed the Elvis Act into law on Thursday in an effort to protect musicians from unauthorized artificial intelligence deep fakes and voice clones.
The bill, short for the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, updates the state’s Protection of Personal Rights law (which protects an individual’s “name, photograph, or likeness”), to include protections for artists’ voices from AI misuse.
At honky-tonk Robert’s Western World in Nashville, Lee was surrounded by legislative leadership and country stars Luke Bryan and Chris Janson as he signed the bill,...
The bill, short for the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, updates the state’s Protection of Personal Rights law (which protects an individual’s “name, photograph, or likeness”), to include protections for artists’ voices from AI misuse.
At honky-tonk Robert’s Western World in Nashville, Lee was surrounded by legislative leadership and country stars Luke Bryan and Chris Janson as he signed the bill,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett will grace the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, April 11 in a one-night tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter’s life and career.
The show lineup so far includes performances by Paul McCartney, Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Mac McAnally, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro, and The Coral Reefer Band.
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 15, at 10 Am Pt at Ticketmaster.com. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, March 13, at 10 Am through Thursday, March 14, at 10 Pm. A variety of other presales will also be available during this time.
With a recording career that spanned more than fifty years and included hits such as Margaritaville, Come Monday, and It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Buffett filled arenas with “Parrot Heads.
The show lineup so far includes performances by Paul McCartney, Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Mac McAnally, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro, and The Coral Reefer Band.
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 15, at 10 Am Pt at Ticketmaster.com. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, March 13, at 10 Am through Thursday, March 14, at 10 Pm. A variety of other presales will also be available during this time.
With a recording career that spanned more than fifty years and included hits such as Margaritaville, Come Monday, and It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Buffett filled arenas with “Parrot Heads.
- 3/11/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
An all-star tribute concert honoring the late Jimmy Buffett will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on April 11th, 2024, featuring performances from Paul McCartney, Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, and more.
“Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” also promises appearances from Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Mac McAnally, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro, members of Buffett’s own The Coral Reefer Band, and other special guests.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale is set for Thursday, March 14th (use code Key), with a public ticket on-sale following on Friday, March 15th via Ticketmaster.
Buffett died on September 1st at the age of 76 following a prolonged battle with skin cancer and lymphoma. His final album, Equal Strain on All Parts, was posthumously released in November, and included a collaboration with McCartney called “My Gummie Just Kicked In.
“Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” also promises appearances from Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Mac McAnally, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro, members of Buffett’s own The Coral Reefer Band, and other special guests.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale is set for Thursday, March 14th (use code Key), with a public ticket on-sale following on Friday, March 15th via Ticketmaster.
Buffett died on September 1st at the age of 76 following a prolonged battle with skin cancer and lymphoma. His final album, Equal Strain on All Parts, was posthumously released in November, and included a collaboration with McCartney called “My Gummie Just Kicked In.
- 3/11/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Kenny Chesney, and Zac Brown are among the many artists who will perform in honor of the late Jimmy Buffett at a tribute concert this April.
“Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” taking place at the Hollywood Bowl on April 11, will also feature performances by Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Church, Brandi Carlile, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, Pitbull, Jake Owen, Buffett’s own Coral Reefer Band, and more special guests.
Tickets for the tribute concert, promoted by Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, go...
“Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” taking place at the Hollywood Bowl on April 11, will also feature performances by Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Church, Brandi Carlile, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, Pitbull, Jake Owen, Buffett’s own Coral Reefer Band, and more special guests.
Tickets for the tribute concert, promoted by Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, go...
- 3/11/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
While the recent Madame Web introduced Spider-Women in live-action, another Marvel character who has yet to get a live-action depiction is Miles Morales. The character is a fan favorite and has already starred in Sony’s Spider-verse films. In the MCU, the character has been acknowledged, with Donald Glover’s Aaron Davis mentioning him in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
While Miles Morale is yet to be cast in the MCU, Black-ish actor Miles Brown seems to be the perfect fit. The nineteen-year-old actor and rapper has the same first name and has similar Black and Latino parentage. He has been vocal about his dream of playing the character in the MCU and has also met Tom Holland and Kevin Feige on the red carpet for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Miles Brown Dreamed To Play Miles Morales Miles Brown in Black-ish
Ever since the character of Miles Morales has gained traction among fans,...
While Miles Morale is yet to be cast in the MCU, Black-ish actor Miles Brown seems to be the perfect fit. The nineteen-year-old actor and rapper has the same first name and has similar Black and Latino parentage. He has been vocal about his dream of playing the character in the MCU and has also met Tom Holland and Kevin Feige on the red carpet for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Miles Brown Dreamed To Play Miles Morales Miles Brown in Black-ish
Ever since the character of Miles Morales has gained traction among fans,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
A non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
Celebrity supporters
Surfrider Foundation has 28 known supporters, including Tom Hanks, Jack Johnson, and Jason Mraz
Areas of work EnvironmentOceans Read more about Surfrider Foundation's work and celebrity supporters. Related articles Eddie Vedder Rocks Kelly Slater Foundation BenefitJack Johnson Energizes The Village Green In GermanyJack Johnson Goes Barefoot For CharityBlue Note Karaoke For Environmental CharityPearl Jam And Incubus To Be Honored At Charity Gala
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Celebrity supporters
Surfrider Foundation has 28 known supporters, including Tom Hanks, Jack Johnson, and Jason Mraz
Areas of work EnvironmentOceans Read more about Surfrider Foundation's work and celebrity supporters. Related articles Eddie Vedder Rocks Kelly Slater Foundation BenefitJack Johnson Energizes The Village Green In GermanyJack Johnson Goes Barefoot For CharityBlue Note Karaoke For Environmental CharityPearl Jam And Incubus To Be Honored At Charity Gala
Are you organizing an event which celebrities will attend? Tell us about it so we can spread the word!
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- 2/14/2024
- Look to the Stars
Jack and his band work tirelessly towards raising environmental awareness.
Johnson, with his management and crew, created the All At Once Campaign, and Jack also created the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation. This charity promises to match fans’ donations to the local charities featured in the Village Green area at each of his shows (up to $2500 per concert).
Johnson and his wife set up the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, and Jack has performed in school classrooms to help raise awareness for the charity and the environment.
Charities & foundations supported
Jack Johnson has supported the following charities:
1% For The PlanetAll At Once CampaignAmnesty InternationalAustralian Marine Conservation SocietyChildren’s Cancer AssociationClimate CountsCystic Fibrosis FoundationFarm AidGRAMMY FoundationGreen Music GroupHeadCountHeal the OceanHillsidesInspire FoundationJohnson Ohana Charitable FoundationKokua Hawaii FoundationLive EarthNational Wildlife FederationPablove FoundationPeace AllianceRed CrossReverbRock the EarthSurfAidSurfrider FoundationUNEPWaterkeeper AllianceWaves for Water Read more about Jack Johnson's charity work and events. Related articles New CD To Raise Aid...
Johnson, with his management and crew, created the All At Once Campaign, and Jack also created the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation. This charity promises to match fans’ donations to the local charities featured in the Village Green area at each of his shows (up to $2500 per concert).
Johnson and his wife set up the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, and Jack has performed in school classrooms to help raise awareness for the charity and the environment.
Charities & foundations supported
Jack Johnson has supported the following charities:
1% For The PlanetAll At Once CampaignAmnesty InternationalAustralian Marine Conservation SocietyChildren’s Cancer AssociationClimate CountsCystic Fibrosis FoundationFarm AidGRAMMY FoundationGreen Music GroupHeadCountHeal the OceanHillsidesInspire FoundationJohnson Ohana Charitable FoundationKokua Hawaii FoundationLive EarthNational Wildlife FederationPablove FoundationPeace AllianceRed CrossReverbRock the EarthSurfAidSurfrider FoundationUNEPWaterkeeper AllianceWaves for Water Read more about Jack Johnson's charity work and events. Related articles New CD To Raise Aid...
- 2/7/2024
- Look to the Stars
Organised by Sos (Save Our Selves), Live Earth is a series of concerts set to take place around the world on July 7th, 2007 to engage people on a mass scale to combat our climate crisis.
Concerts will include performances by more than 150 of the world’s top musicians performing at various venues around the world.
Venues and musicians include:
Sydney, Australia:
Blue King Brown Crowded House Eskimo Joe Ghostwriters Jack Johnson John Butler Trio Missy Higgins Paul Kelly Sneaky Sound System Toni Collette and The Finish Wolfmother
Shanghai, China:
12 Girls Band Anthony Wong Eason Chan Evonne Hsu Huang Xiao Ming Joey Sarah Brightman Soler Winnie Shin
Hamburg, Germany:
Chris Cornell Jan Delay Juli Katie Melua Lotto King Karl Mana Mando Diao Michael Mittermeier Reamonn Roger Cicero Sasha Silbermond Snoop Dogg Shakira Enrique Iglesias
Tokyo, Japan
AI Abingdon Boys School Ai Otsuka Ayaka Bonnie Pink Cocco Genki Rockets Kumi Koda Linkin...
Concerts will include performances by more than 150 of the world’s top musicians performing at various venues around the world.
Venues and musicians include:
Sydney, Australia:
Blue King Brown Crowded House Eskimo Joe Ghostwriters Jack Johnson John Butler Trio Missy Higgins Paul Kelly Sneaky Sound System Toni Collette and The Finish Wolfmother
Shanghai, China:
12 Girls Band Anthony Wong Eason Chan Evonne Hsu Huang Xiao Ming Joey Sarah Brightman Soler Winnie Shin
Hamburg, Germany:
Chris Cornell Jan Delay Juli Katie Melua Lotto King Karl Mana Mando Diao Michael Mittermeier Reamonn Roger Cicero Sasha Silbermond Snoop Dogg Shakira Enrique Iglesias
Tokyo, Japan
AI Abingdon Boys School Ai Otsuka Ayaka Bonnie Pink Cocco Genki Rockets Kumi Koda Linkin...
- 11/16/2023
- Look to the Stars
Can you believe that Christmas is less than two months away?! Now that it’s November, it’s time to start listening to your holiday music playlists.
SiriusXM just revealed their official lineup of 26 festival channels, including three new ones. The holiday season kicks off November 8 on SiriusXM with many of the channels live now and streaming on the SiriusXM app.
Traditional holiday songs, classical Christmas carols, country Christmas classics, contemporary holiday tunes, soul music, Hanukkah music and so many more, can be heard on all of the offerings.
Subscribers are able to listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, Amazon Alexa devices, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more.
Head inside to check out the list of channels…
Keep scrolling for the full list of channels…
SiriusXM’s Holiday Channel Line-Up (Quick Guide)
Channel...
SiriusXM just revealed their official lineup of 26 festival channels, including three new ones. The holiday season kicks off November 8 on SiriusXM with many of the channels live now and streaming on the SiriusXM app.
Traditional holiday songs, classical Christmas carols, country Christmas classics, contemporary holiday tunes, soul music, Hanukkah music and so many more, can be heard on all of the offerings.
Subscribers are able to listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, Amazon Alexa devices, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more.
Head inside to check out the list of channels…
Keep scrolling for the full list of channels…
SiriusXM’s Holiday Channel Line-Up (Quick Guide)
Channel...
- 11/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mahershala Ali, the Oscar-winning actor who is set to play the iconic vampire hunter Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was reportedly ready to leave the project due to creative differences with the studio. According to a recent article from Variety1, Ali was unhappy with the direction of the script, which had Blade as a secondary character in his own movie.
The article claims that one of the early drafts of the script, written by Stacy Osei-Kuffour and Nic Pizzolatto, had Blade as the fourth lead of the film, behind three new characters who were supposed to be his allies. The script also featured a villain who was a former lover of Blade’s mother, and a plot that involved a cult of vampires trying to resurrect Dracula.
Ali, who had pitched the idea of rebooting Blade to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige in 2019, felt that the script did not...
The article claims that one of the early drafts of the script, written by Stacy Osei-Kuffour and Nic Pizzolatto, had Blade as the fourth lead of the film, behind three new characters who were supposed to be his allies. The script also featured a villain who was a former lover of Blade’s mother, and a plot that involved a cult of vampires trying to resurrect Dracula.
Ali, who had pitched the idea of rebooting Blade to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige in 2019, felt that the script did not...
- 11/1/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Actor Richard Roundtree died on Tuesday at 81 years old.
Roundtree, known for his role as John Shaft in the 1971 film of the same name, first disclosed his health struggles in 1993, when he was diagnosed with breast cancer. He ultimately died after battling pancreatic cancer.
Before he was cast in Shaft, Roundtree started out as a model, posing for Johnson Products’ Duke hair grease and Salem cigarettes. A few years later, he took on his first acting role as Jack Johnson in the play The Great White Hope. He didn’t make it to film until he was cast for a minor role in What Do You Say To A Naked Lady?
A year after his first big-screen role, Roundtree went on to star in Shaft and its sequels, accruing more than 150 movie and television credits throughout his career. His most recent film appearance was in Moving On, with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
Roundtree, known for his role as John Shaft in the 1971 film of the same name, first disclosed his health struggles in 1993, when he was diagnosed with breast cancer. He ultimately died after battling pancreatic cancer.
Before he was cast in Shaft, Roundtree started out as a model, posing for Johnson Products’ Duke hair grease and Salem cigarettes. A few years later, he took on his first acting role as Jack Johnson in the play The Great White Hope. He didn’t make it to film until he was cast for a minor role in What Do You Say To A Naked Lady?
A year after his first big-screen role, Roundtree went on to star in Shaft and its sequels, accruing more than 150 movie and television credits throughout his career. His most recent film appearance was in Moving On, with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
- 10/26/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
Richard Roundtree, who will forever be linked with the role of trailblazing Black detective John Shaft, has died. The actor, who on screen is best remembered for the iconic role, was also a breast cancer survivor known for raising funds to treat the condition. He was more recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died yesterday afternoon, with his family at his bedside.
Richard Roundtree was born in New Rochelle, New York, played football for Southern Illinois University and did some modeling before the acting bug bit.
He was drawn to theater and joined New York’s acclaimed Negro Ensemble Company, then starred as Jack Johnson in The Great White Hope off-Broadway before the role of John Shaft presented itself — a lucky break secured after Sidney Poitier refused to screen test for the role, leading director Gordon Parks to cast Roundtree instead.
The role of Shaft, the “hotter than Bond, cooler than Bullitt” private detective,...
Richard Roundtree was born in New Rochelle, New York, played football for Southern Illinois University and did some modeling before the acting bug bit.
He was drawn to theater and joined New York’s acclaimed Negro Ensemble Company, then starred as Jack Johnson in The Great White Hope off-Broadway before the role of John Shaft presented itself — a lucky break secured after Sidney Poitier refused to screen test for the role, leading director Gordon Parks to cast Roundtree instead.
The role of Shaft, the “hotter than Bond, cooler than Bullitt” private detective,...
- 10/25/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
‘The Featherweight’ Review: Robert Kolodny’s Debut Film Is as Agile as Its Irrepressible Protagonist
When the English soccer star Harry Kane finally decided to leave his childhood club Tottenham Hotspur and the Premier League this summer, much of England was up in arms. In doing so, Kane appeared to sacrifice his realistic attempt at breaking the division’s all-time goalscoring record. A couple more seasons, pundits said, would have done the trick. Immortality, and certainly a statue, would have come.
What Kane knows, and what his critics appear not to, is what really motivates elite athletes: not stats, glory. The same lust drives Willie Pep (James Madio), the titular featherweight boxer in Robert Kolodny’s nifty debut feature. Aged 42, Pep plots a comeback, six years after hanging up his gloves. Virtually all those around him, including trainer Bill Gore (Stephen Lang) and business manager Bob Kaplan (Ron Livingston), say this is a terrible idea. That his 220-10 win record, unheard of in the sport before or since,...
What Kane knows, and what his critics appear not to, is what really motivates elite athletes: not stats, glory. The same lust drives Willie Pep (James Madio), the titular featherweight boxer in Robert Kolodny’s nifty debut feature. Aged 42, Pep plots a comeback, six years after hanging up his gloves. Virtually all those around him, including trainer Bill Gore (Stephen Lang) and business manager Bob Kaplan (Ron Livingston), say this is a terrible idea. That his 220-10 win record, unheard of in the sport before or since,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Adam Solomons
- Indiewire
Tl;Dr:
Andy Partridge was asked if The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon” influenced Xtc’s “Dear God.” He discussed how a book inspired “Dear God.” The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon” was covered by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.
Xtc’s “Dear God” may have been inspired by The Beatles‘ “Rocky Raccoon.” A member of Xtc explained why people identified him with “Rocky Raccoon” during his time in college. In addition, “Rocky Raccoon” was covered by Micky Dolenz of The Monkees.
Xtc’s Andy Partridge could only play The Beatles’ ‘Rocky Raccoon’ in college
Andy Partridge is a singer and songwriter from the band Xtc. In the 2013 book The Art of Noise: Conversations with Great Songwriters, Partridge was asked if Paul McCartney’s guitar picking on “Rocky Raccoon” influenced Xtc’s “Dear God.” “Not totally, no,” he replied. “My nickname at Swindon Art College was Rocky because ‘Rocky Raccoon’ was the only song...
Andy Partridge was asked if The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon” influenced Xtc’s “Dear God.” He discussed how a book inspired “Dear God.” The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon” was covered by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.
Xtc’s “Dear God” may have been inspired by The Beatles‘ “Rocky Raccoon.” A member of Xtc explained why people identified him with “Rocky Raccoon” during his time in college. In addition, “Rocky Raccoon” was covered by Micky Dolenz of The Monkees.
Xtc’s Andy Partridge could only play The Beatles’ ‘Rocky Raccoon’ in college
Andy Partridge is a singer and songwriter from the band Xtc. In the 2013 book The Art of Noise: Conversations with Great Songwriters, Partridge was asked if Paul McCartney’s guitar picking on “Rocky Raccoon” influenced Xtc’s “Dear God.” “Not totally, no,” he replied. “My nickname at Swindon Art College was Rocky because ‘Rocky Raccoon’ was the only song...
- 8/25/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh and Friends, and Smashing Pumpkins are just a few artists whose concerts live on in the Live Music Archive, which just recently cracked a whopping 250,000 recordings.
Over the last 20 years or so, Internet Archive staff and music-loving volunteers have compiled various concert footage on the Live Music Archive for viewers to watch and listen to freely. Now, nearly 30 items are uploaded to the Live Music Archive each day, which now takes up more than 250 terabytes of data on Internet Archive servers.
“It’s a huge victory for the open web,” Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle said in a statement. “Fans have helped build it. Bands have supported it. And the Internet Archive has continued to scale it to be able to meet the demand.”
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Live Music Archive is particularly heavy with jam band footage, including highlight performances from String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee,...
Over the last 20 years or so, Internet Archive staff and music-loving volunteers have compiled various concert footage on the Live Music Archive for viewers to watch and listen to freely. Now, nearly 30 items are uploaded to the Live Music Archive each day, which now takes up more than 250 terabytes of data on Internet Archive servers.
“It’s a huge victory for the open web,” Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle said in a statement. “Fans have helped build it. Bands have supported it. And the Internet Archive has continued to scale it to be able to meet the demand.”
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Live Music Archive is particularly heavy with jam band footage, including highlight performances from String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Exclusive: Electric Panda Entertainment and Gold Star Productions announced today that Miles Brown (Black-ish) and Andrew Koji are set to star in the upcoming comedic action-thriller Sixteen. Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator/action director Brett Chan will be making his feature directorial debut, from the screenplay written by Jason Bourque (Insomnia), Phillip Mitchell and David Zanardi (A Wine Country Christmas). Production is set to begin Winter 2023 in Vancouver.
The film is being produced by Ken Frith and co-writer Jason Bourque of Gold Star Productions (Drone), and Yas Taalat, Gabriel Napora and Yipeng Ben Lu of Electric Panda Entertainment (The Informer). Executive producers include Adam Riback, Costa Vassos and Cody Sparshu.
Sixteen is a high-concept action film in the vein of Kick-Ass and Superbad, about a professional hitman (Koji) who’s been reincarnated as a sixteen-year-old boy (Brown), and must now take on the...
The film is being produced by Ken Frith and co-writer Jason Bourque of Gold Star Productions (Drone), and Yas Taalat, Gabriel Napora and Yipeng Ben Lu of Electric Panda Entertainment (The Informer). Executive producers include Adam Riback, Costa Vassos and Cody Sparshu.
Sixteen is a high-concept action film in the vein of Kick-Ass and Superbad, about a professional hitman (Koji) who’s been reincarnated as a sixteen-year-old boy (Brown), and must now take on the...
- 7/13/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
From the moment American Idol winner Iam Tongi wrapped his audition, viewers of the ABC competition show fell in love with the 18-year-old Hawaii native’s emotional story. During his first time in front of the judges, Tongi wiped off tears as he remembered his late father Rodney, who introduced him to music and died several months prior to his audition. He performed James Blunt’s “Monsters” in his honor, reducing judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to tears.
On Sunday, he came full circle, singing the emotional lyrics about...
On Sunday, he came full circle, singing the emotional lyrics about...
- 5/23/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Just call them the Rolling Stoners.
You know you are music royalty when Keith Richards shows up to pay his respects. And the Rolling Stones icon was on hand Sunday for the second and final night of Willie Nelson’s epic, 90th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
At 79, Richards was the youngster in this pairing of living legends, and the two harmonized sweetly on two songs: Waylon Jennings’ “We Had It All” and the late outlaw Billy Joe Shaver’s “Live Forever,” particularly poignant with its refrain, “Just like the songs I leave behind me / I’m gonna live forever, now.”
The Richards surprise came shortly after 10:00 p.m. on this cool, overcast night in the hills above Hollywood, nearly three-and-a-half hours into the evening’s celebration.
Keith Richards
Earlier in the set, giant plumes of smoke were projected against the Bowl bandshell as Jack Johnson regaled the...
You know you are music royalty when Keith Richards shows up to pay his respects. And the Rolling Stones icon was on hand Sunday for the second and final night of Willie Nelson’s epic, 90th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
At 79, Richards was the youngster in this pairing of living legends, and the two harmonized sweetly on two songs: Waylon Jennings’ “We Had It All” and the late outlaw Billy Joe Shaver’s “Live Forever,” particularly poignant with its refrain, “Just like the songs I leave behind me / I’m gonna live forever, now.”
The Richards surprise came shortly after 10:00 p.m. on this cool, overcast night in the hills above Hollywood, nearly three-and-a-half hours into the evening’s celebration.
Keith Richards
Earlier in the set, giant plumes of smoke were projected against the Bowl bandshell as Jack Johnson regaled the...
- 5/1/2023
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration gathered an eclectic group of well-wishers including Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, and The Chicks for the first of two performances at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on Saturday. Watch fan-captured footage from the event below.
“Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday” kicked off with perhaps the roster’s youngest performer, Billy Strings, who played two Shotgun Willie staples, “Whiskey River” and “Stay a Little Longer.” He later returned to back Bob Weir on a rendition of “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” from Nelson’s classic 1975 LP, Red Headed Stranger, which received further looks from the likes of Norah Jones, Beck, and Tyler Childers.
Country as a genre was well represented between The Chicks, Margo Price, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, and more, but the set also spanned Nelson’s many musical phases and stages with covers from Tom Jones,...
“Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday” kicked off with perhaps the roster’s youngest performer, Billy Strings, who played two Shotgun Willie staples, “Whiskey River” and “Stay a Little Longer.” He later returned to back Bob Weir on a rendition of “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” from Nelson’s classic 1975 LP, Red Headed Stranger, which received further looks from the likes of Norah Jones, Beck, and Tyler Childers.
Country as a genre was well represented between The Chicks, Margo Price, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, and more, but the set also spanned Nelson’s many musical phases and stages with covers from Tom Jones,...
- 4/30/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
On an overcast night inside the Hollywood Bowl on April 29, the crowd had barely found their seats when Billy Strings and the band launched into “Whiskey River” at 7 p.m. sharp. After all, this was Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday bash — and no one wanted to waste time.
The Red Headed Stranger might’ve been over a thousand miles away from Spicewood, Texas, but for four hours on a Saturday night, a birthday celebration at the Bowl felt just like partying at home with close friends and family gathered around,...
The Red Headed Stranger might’ve been over a thousand miles away from Spicewood, Texas, but for four hours on a Saturday night, a birthday celebration at the Bowl felt just like partying at home with close friends and family gathered around,...
- 4/30/2023
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
The full title of the George Foreman biopic provides a not-so-subtle clue as to the film’s prosaicness. The movie about Jake Lamotta vividly signaled the personality of its lead character with Raging Bull. The one about Rocky Graziano jauntily indicated its upbeat nature with Somebody Up There Likes Me. So what does Foreman merit? Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. It sounds like the title of a biography for young readers, and that’s pretty much how the by-the-numbers film plays.
It’s not surprising that Affirm Films is one of the film’s producers, since Foreman famously underwent a religious epiphany and became a born-again Christian. He retired from boxing for many years and became a minister, preaching first on street corners before becoming working at a Houston church. He also opened a youth community center, and, as the film portrays it,...
It’s not surprising that Affirm Films is one of the film’s producers, since Foreman famously underwent a religious epiphany and became a born-again Christian. He retired from boxing for many years and became a minister, preaching first on street corners before becoming working at a Houston church. He also opened a youth community center, and, as the film portrays it,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Everyone loves Willie Nelson, a fact certified by the insane list of guests scheduled to celebrate the artist at two concerts marking his 90th birthday this April. Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks, Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, and more will perform at Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday, going down at the Hollywood Bowl on April 29th and 30th.
So far, Willie’s birthday bash also promises performances from the man himself, as well as Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Charley Crockett, Chris Stapleton, Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Particle Kid, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes and Ziggy Marley.
Update: Nelson has confirmed additional guests, including Dave Matthews, George Strait, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Stills, Emmylou Harris, Jack Johnson,...
So far, Willie’s birthday bash also promises performances from the man himself, as well as Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Charley Crockett, Chris Stapleton, Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Particle Kid, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes and Ziggy Marley.
Update: Nelson has confirmed additional guests, including Dave Matthews, George Strait, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Stills, Emmylou Harris, Jack Johnson,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Lizzo responded to Tennessee’s drag show ban by inviting drag queens to join her at her Knoxville concert. In an act of defiance, she welcomed Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Asia O’Hara and Kandy Muse from RuPaul’s Drag Race on stage to perform on Friday.
The singer and rapper shared a video of the event on Instagram with her 13.4 million followers. The 34-year-old music artist is an outspoken ally of the LGBT community and addressed the piece of legislation in another video, telling fans that she was told to not perform in Tennessee.
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“But why would I not come to the people who need to hear this message the most, the people who need to feel this release the most?” Lizzo asked. She continued, saying that she wanted to create a safe space in Tennessee where drag entertainers and people from all different backgrounds could be celebrated.
The singer and rapper shared a video of the event on Instagram with her 13.4 million followers. The 34-year-old music artist is an outspoken ally of the LGBT community and addressed the piece of legislation in another video, telling fans that she was told to not perform in Tennessee.
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“But why would I not come to the people who need to hear this message the most, the people who need to feel this release the most?” Lizzo asked. She continued, saying that she wanted to create a safe space in Tennessee where drag entertainers and people from all different backgrounds could be celebrated.
- 4/26/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
ABC’s American Idol Season 21 is officially down to the top 26 singers. The contestants began singing on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at a resort in Hawaii — and fans can now vote for their favorites to get into the top 20. Here are the remaining 13 contestants who sing on Monday, April 17, 2023, according to American Idol 2023 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the groups in Hawaii.]
Elijah McCormick on ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 spoilers: The 13 performers on Monday, April 17
The top 26 performances are well underway on American Idol Season 21. While fans anticipated the top 24 singing, the judges decided during Showstopper rounds to add two more to the mix, pushing 26 contestants into the semifinals.
According to American Idol 2023 spoilers from IdolSpoilers on Twitter, the second group of 13 singers singing on April 17, 2023, includes:
Colin Stough
Dawson Wayne
Elijah McCormick
Hannah Nicolaisen
Nutsa Buzaladze
Malik Heard
Marybeth Byrd
Megan Danielle
Michael Williams
Olivia Soli
Paige Anne
Tyson Venegas
Wé McDonald
Noah Cyrus leads the...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the groups in Hawaii.]
Elijah McCormick on ‘American Idol’ 2023 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ 2023 spoilers: The 13 performers on Monday, April 17
The top 26 performances are well underway on American Idol Season 21. While fans anticipated the top 24 singing, the judges decided during Showstopper rounds to add two more to the mix, pushing 26 contestants into the semifinals.
According to American Idol 2023 spoilers from IdolSpoilers on Twitter, the second group of 13 singers singing on April 17, 2023, includes:
Colin Stough
Dawson Wayne
Elijah McCormick
Hannah Nicolaisen
Nutsa Buzaladze
Malik Heard
Marybeth Byrd
Megan Danielle
Michael Williams
Olivia Soli
Paige Anne
Tyson Venegas
Wé McDonald
Noah Cyrus leads the...
- 4/17/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, is back for another season on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
Tonight, the Top 26 chosen from Hollywood Week head to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Soul and R&b singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors the hopefuls vying for America’s first open vote of the season. Follow along with our live blog for this episode airing Sunday, April 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. Edt) on ABC, below.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
You can vote for your favorite contestants until 6 a.
Tonight, the Top 26 chosen from Hollywood Week head to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Soul and R&b singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors the hopefuls vying for America’s first open vote of the season. Follow along with our live blog for this episode airing Sunday, April 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. Edt) on ABC, below.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors
You can vote for your favorite contestants until 6 a.
- 4/17/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
ABC’s American Idol Season 21 continues to excite fans as the top 26 singers fight for their spot in the top 20. The Showstoppers whittled the top 55 singers down to the top 26. So, what will the contestants sing while on the beach in Hawaii? Here’s what we know, according to American Idol 2023 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 26 singers.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 singers in the top 26 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ Season 21 contestants are officially heading to Hawaii after showstoppers
Season 21 Showstoppers concluded on Monday, April 10, 2023, and early American Idol 2023 spoilers noted fans would see a twist at the end. While viewers anticipated the top 55 singers getting whittled down to the top 24, the judges accepted two additional contestants into the semifinals. Now, the top 24 is a top 26.
The second night of Showstoppers brought Paige Anne, Megan Danielle, Oliver Steele, Platinum Ticket holder Elijah McCormick, Elise Kristine, and Olivia Soli to the stage. Paige didn’t make it through...
[Spoiler alert: American Idol 2023 spoilers ahead regarding the top 26 singers.]
‘American Idol’ 2023 singers in the top 26 | ABC/Eric McCandless ‘American Idol’ Season 21 contestants are officially heading to Hawaii after showstoppers
Season 21 Showstoppers concluded on Monday, April 10, 2023, and early American Idol 2023 spoilers noted fans would see a twist at the end. While viewers anticipated the top 55 singers getting whittled down to the top 24, the judges accepted two additional contestants into the semifinals. Now, the top 24 is a top 26.
The second night of Showstoppers brought Paige Anne, Megan Danielle, Oliver Steele, Platinum Ticket holder Elijah McCormick, Elise Kristine, and Olivia Soli to the stage. Paige didn’t make it through...
- 4/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz sang The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon” during a celebration of The White Album. He said performing “Rocky Raccoon” made him want to cry at one point. “Rocky Raccoon” inspired covers by several other classic rock singers including Jimmy Buffett. The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork | NBC / Contributor
The Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz once performed The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon.” Subsequently, he said he wants one of The Monkees’ songs to sound like “Rocky Raccoon” when he performs it live. Notably, “Rocky Raccoon” inspired several other covers by famous singers.
Micky Dolenz planned on performing a whole album of Monkees songs in a concert series
During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Dolenz was asked if he planned to perform every song from The Monkees’ album Headquarters on his upcoming tour. “Based on the rehearsals … I can’t promise this, but based on the rehearsals, we are,” he said.
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz sang The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon” during a celebration of The White Album. He said performing “Rocky Raccoon” made him want to cry at one point. “Rocky Raccoon” inspired covers by several other classic rock singers including Jimmy Buffett. The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork | NBC / Contributor
The Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz once performed The Beatles’ “Rocky Raccoon.” Subsequently, he said he wants one of The Monkees’ songs to sound like “Rocky Raccoon” when he performs it live. Notably, “Rocky Raccoon” inspired several other covers by famous singers.
Micky Dolenz planned on performing a whole album of Monkees songs in a concert series
During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Dolenz was asked if he planned to perform every song from The Monkees’ album Headquarters on his upcoming tour. “Based on the rehearsals … I can’t promise this, but based on the rehearsals, we are,” he said.
- 3/27/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gisele Bündchen has an awesome “little partner” to enjoy Costa Rica with!
The Brazillian supermodel shared heart-melting content to her Instagram Stories on Saturday with her 10-year-old daughter Vivian Lake travelling Costa Rica.
The first video shared to Bündchen’s Story features the mother and daughter duo sweetly gliding across the beach on horseback.
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Gisele Bundchen and Vivian Lake — Photo: @gisele/Instagram Story
Bündchen aptly titled her daughter “my little partner” on a photo of the two holding hands while horseback riding through a forest trail. The model chose a sweet song for the image, using Jack Johnson’s “Better Together” for the photo.
Read More: Gisele Bündchen Seemingly Shuts Down Romance Rumours With Cryptic Post
Gisele Bundchen and Vivian Lake — Photo: @gisele/Instagram Story
The supermodel not only shares her horseback riding partner with Tom Brady but...
The Brazillian supermodel shared heart-melting content to her Instagram Stories on Saturday with her 10-year-old daughter Vivian Lake travelling Costa Rica.
The first video shared to Bündchen’s Story features the mother and daughter duo sweetly gliding across the beach on horseback.
Read More: Gisele Bündchen ‘Spending Time’ With Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer: Report
Gisele Bundchen and Vivian Lake — Photo: @gisele/Instagram Story
Bündchen aptly titled her daughter “my little partner” on a photo of the two holding hands while horseback riding through a forest trail. The model chose a sweet song for the image, using Jack Johnson’s “Better Together” for the photo.
Read More: Gisele Bündchen Seemingly Shuts Down Romance Rumours With Cryptic Post
Gisele Bundchen and Vivian Lake — Photo: @gisele/Instagram Story
The supermodel not only shares her horseback riding partner with Tom Brady but...
- 3/18/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
To help button up "Titanic" week here at /Film, welcome to part two of the special two-part edition of this column. Earlier this week, we looked back at how "Tomorrow Never Dies," the second Pierce Brosnan "James Bond" effort, drew the short straw and had to go up against James Cameron's massive blockbuster in its opening weekend — and yes, 007 lost that fight. But what about the movie that finally dethroned "Titanic" at the box office? That honor, strangely enough, goes to 1998's "Lost in Space" which was, itself, a pretty sizable flop. Yet, it does have the honor of being the film that ended the longest winning streak in box office history.
New Line Cinema had big plans when they snatched...
To help button up "Titanic" week here at /Film, welcome to part two of the special two-part edition of this column. Earlier this week, we looked back at how "Tomorrow Never Dies," the second Pierce Brosnan "James Bond" effort, drew the short straw and had to go up against James Cameron's massive blockbuster in its opening weekend — and yes, 007 lost that fight. But what about the movie that finally dethroned "Titanic" at the box office? That honor, strangely enough, goes to 1998's "Lost in Space" which was, itself, a pretty sizable flop. Yet, it does have the honor of being the film that ended the longest winning streak in box office history.
New Line Cinema had big plans when they snatched...
- 2/11/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Ashley Judd is firing back at current media coverage of her mother Naomi’s death after outlets such as New York Post and Radar Online publicly leaked Naomi’s suicide note and circulated images of the crime scene. The incident has reignited a conversation about the proper way to report on suicide.
Grammy winner and singer-songwriter Naomi Judd died by suicide after years of grappling with mental illness. She was 76.
In a statement posted to her social media accounts, Ashley and sister Wynonna, among other family members said: “Our family is deeply distressed by the galling, irresponsible publication of … our beloved mother and wife’s death by suicide because of the trauma and damage it does to those who view such materials and the contagion risk they pose to those who are vulnerable to self-harm.”
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died In 2022
The post has garnered overwhelming support and love,...
Grammy winner and singer-songwriter Naomi Judd died by suicide after years of grappling with mental illness. She was 76.
In a statement posted to her social media accounts, Ashley and sister Wynonna, among other family members said: “Our family is deeply distressed by the galling, irresponsible publication of … our beloved mother and wife’s death by suicide because of the trauma and damage it does to those who view such materials and the contagion risk they pose to those who are vulnerable to self-harm.”
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died In 2022
The post has garnered overwhelming support and love,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Brian Zhang
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Winning Time executive producer Rodney Barnes has boarded HBO’s limited series project, set to star Mahershala Ali as boxing legend Jack Johnson. Barnes, who is under an overall deal with HBO, will serve as writer and executive producer on the Untitled Jack Johnson limited series (fka Unruly), bringing a brand new take on adapting the PBS documentary Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson, produced and directed by Ken Burns, and its companion book by Geoffrey C. Ward.
He is one of several new creative auspices who have joined the project in development, originally announced in 2020, along with Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim; Insecure), who has come on board as executive producer and director, and Khaliah Neal (The Last Black Man in San Francisco; P-Valley), who has signed on as executive producer.
Barnes succeeds Dominique Morisseau, who had been originally tapped to write the limited series from...
He is one of several new creative auspices who have joined the project in development, originally announced in 2020, along with Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim; Insecure), who has come on board as executive producer and director, and Khaliah Neal (The Last Black Man in San Francisco; P-Valley), who has signed on as executive producer.
Barnes succeeds Dominique Morisseau, who had been originally tapped to write the limited series from...
- 1/18/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of Coachella’s highly-anticipated return, we’ve backtracked through the event’s musical evolution. From its early 2000s rock years to more recent pop and rap marquee names, we’ve also included every single one of the festival’s iconic lineup posters.
1999 - Beck, Rage Against the Machine, Tool
Coachella’s inception into the world of festivals perfectly aligned with the post-grunge era, hence, its inaugural headliners of influential rock bands, Rage Against the Machine and Tool. Also on the bill were the experimental sounds of Beck, who rose in popularity in the 1990s with his eclectic combination of hip-hop, folk, and rock.
2001 - Jane’s Addiction
Due to its Southern California locale, a drought brought the festival to a pause in 2000. It made its comeback in 2001, however, with a scaled-down lineup. For its one day event, they invited Jane’s Addiction to head up the bill.
2002 - Björk,...
1999 - Beck, Rage Against the Machine, Tool
Coachella’s inception into the world of festivals perfectly aligned with the post-grunge era, hence, its inaugural headliners of influential rock bands, Rage Against the Machine and Tool. Also on the bill were the experimental sounds of Beck, who rose in popularity in the 1990s with his eclectic combination of hip-hop, folk, and rock.
2001 - Jane’s Addiction
Due to its Southern California locale, a drought brought the festival to a pause in 2000. It made its comeback in 2001, however, with a scaled-down lineup. For its one day event, they invited Jane’s Addiction to head up the bill.
2002 - Björk,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Ahead of Coachella’s highly-anticipated return, we’ve backtracked through the event’s musical evolution. From its early 2000s rock years to more recent pop and rap marquee names, we’ve also included every single one of the festival’s iconic lineup posters.
1999 - Beck, Rage Against the Machine, Tool
Coachella’s inception into the world of festivals perfectly aligned with the post-grunge era, hence, its inaugural headliners of influential rock bands, Rage Against the Machine and Tool. Also on the bill were the experimental sounds of Beck, who rose in popularity in the 1990s with his eclectic combination of hip-hop, folk, and rock.
2001 - Jane’s Addiction
Due to its Southern California locale, a drought brought the festival to a pause in 2000. It made its comeback in 2001, however, with a scaled-down lineup. For its one day event, they invited Jane’s Addiction to head up the bill.
2002 - Björk,...
1999 - Beck, Rage Against the Machine, Tool
Coachella’s inception into the world of festivals perfectly aligned with the post-grunge era, hence, its inaugural headliners of influential rock bands, Rage Against the Machine and Tool. Also on the bill were the experimental sounds of Beck, who rose in popularity in the 1990s with his eclectic combination of hip-hop, folk, and rock.
2001 - Jane’s Addiction
Due to its Southern California locale, a drought brought the festival to a pause in 2000. It made its comeback in 2001, however, with a scaled-down lineup. For its one day event, they invited Jane’s Addiction to head up the bill.
2002 - Björk,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
For Kennedy Ann Scott, performing in drag offered a lifeline. She’d been bullied by kids in grade school and subjected to physical harm for being a boy who was, in their judgment, too effeminate. Discovering drag — she cites To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar as a touchstone — opened Scott’s eyes to the possibility of turning the very things her tormentors hated into a source of power.
“It taught me to find the confidence that I never thought I’d have,” Scott says. “It taught me how to be me.
“It taught me to find the confidence that I never thought I’d have,” Scott says. “It taught me how to be me.
- 12/8/2022
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
After previously expressing concern in a petition that public access to details of Naomi Judd’s death would cause “significant trauma and irreparable harm,” the country musician’s family has requested a voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit blocking access to police investigation records, the Associated Press reports.
On April 30, Judd died at the age of 76 in her Tennessee home. Her daughter, Ashley Judd, later revealed that the singer died by suicide with a firearm. “That’s the piece of information that we are very uncomfortable sharing,” she told Diane Sawyer...
On April 30, Judd died at the age of 76 in her Tennessee home. Her daughter, Ashley Judd, later revealed that the singer died by suicide with a firearm. “That’s the piece of information that we are very uncomfortable sharing,” she told Diane Sawyer...
- 12/6/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
A new generation has discovered the joys of wintry, isolation-fueled ballads, but Greg Brown has been wallowing in them for four decades. With songs that straddle folk and country and resist outsized hooks in favor of gaunt, gently rippling chord changes, the Iowa-based troubadour, who’s released over two dozen records, has been a cult figure for a reason. He’s only approached a degree of mainstream exposure here and there (appearances on Prairie Home Companion and taking on the voice of Hades on Anaïs Mitchell’s original Hadestown album). But along the way,...
- 11/2/2022
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Last week, City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, honored Republic founders, chief executives and brothers Monte and Avery Lipman at its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s Spirit of Life Gala.
Avery Lipman, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Monte Lipman
Held at the Pacific Design Center, the annual event featured performances by the evening’s host, legendary singer, actor, writer and director Billy Porter, as well as Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, brand new Republic Records signee Sekou, and surprise guests the Jonas Brothers.
“The generosity of these leaders in the music, film and entertainment industry have helped City of Hope establish a national footprint and deliver its leading-edge research and treatment to more patients, families and communities across the U.S.,” said City of Hope’s CEO Robert Stone, the Helen and Morgan Chu Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair.
Avery Lipman, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Monte Lipman
Held at the Pacific Design Center, the annual event featured performances by the evening’s host, legendary singer, actor, writer and director Billy Porter, as well as Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, brand new Republic Records signee Sekou, and surprise guests the Jonas Brothers.
“The generosity of these leaders in the music, film and entertainment industry have helped City of Hope establish a national footprint and deliver its leading-edge research and treatment to more patients, families and communities across the U.S.,” said City of Hope’s CEO Robert Stone, the Helen and Morgan Chu Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair.
- 10/31/2022
- Look to the Stars
The first time that brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez sat down to play guitar together, something just clicked. The two had been living in different places when Alejandro invited Estevan to visit him in Zurich.
“We were just hanging out in my apartment and we just played together,” Alejandro says, on a Zoom with his brother from a Berlin hotel room. “It happened right then in that moment. I remember my flatmate came into the room. He was hearing what we were playing, like, ‘Who is that? Who is that band?...
“We were just hanging out in my apartment and we just played together,” Alejandro says, on a Zoom with his brother from a Berlin hotel room. “It happened right then in that moment. I remember my flatmate came into the room. He was hearing what we were playing, like, ‘Who is that? Who is that band?...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, announced that legendary actor, singer, writer and director Billy Porter will host and perform at its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s 2022 Spirit of Life Gala taking place Oct. 27, 2022, at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.
Porter began his music career in 1997 with the release of his self-titled (aka “Untitled”) debut album, which spawned the Top 10 single “Bubbling Under,” hit song “Show Me” and the monster ballad “Love Is On The Way,” which also appeared at a pivotal moment in the film, “First Wives Club.” Since then, Porter has delivered a number of hit albums and songs, including “At the Corner of Broadway + Soul” (2005), “Billy’s Back on Broadway” (2014), “The Soul of Richard Rodgers” (2017), No.1 hit “Love Yourself” (2019) and “I Want...
Porter began his music career in 1997 with the release of his self-titled (aka “Untitled”) debut album, which spawned the Top 10 single “Bubbling Under,” hit song “Show Me” and the monster ballad “Love Is On The Way,” which also appeared at a pivotal moment in the film, “First Wives Club.” Since then, Porter has delivered a number of hit albums and songs, including “At the Corner of Broadway + Soul” (2005), “Billy’s Back on Broadway” (2014), “The Soul of Richard Rodgers” (2017), No.1 hit “Love Yourself” (2019) and “I Want...
- 10/14/2022
- Look to the Stars
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Billy Porter will pull double duty for City of Hope at its Spirit of Life Gala.
The Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning talent will host and perform at the event, set for West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center on Oct. 27. He joins a program that already includes fellow performer Jack Johnson and Spirit of Life Award honorees Monte and Avery Lipman, Republic Records founders, chief executives and brothers.
The Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious honor and handed out to industry leaders “who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation, as well as the delivery of personalized, compassionate care.” Previous recipients include Sylvia Rhone, Jon Platt, Mo Ostin, Clive Davis, Quincy Jones, Frances W. Preston, Shelli and Irving Azoff, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Doug Morris and Sir Lucian Grainge.
Billy Porter will pull double duty for City of Hope at its Spirit of Life Gala.
The Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning talent will host and perform at the event, set for West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center on Oct. 27. He joins a program that already includes fellow performer Jack Johnson and Spirit of Life Award honorees Monte and Avery Lipman, Republic Records founders, chief executives and brothers.
The Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious honor and handed out to industry leaders “who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation, as well as the delivery of personalized, compassionate care.” Previous recipients include Sylvia Rhone, Jon Platt, Mo Ostin, Clive Davis, Quincy Jones, Frances W. Preston, Shelli and Irving Azoff, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Doug Morris and Sir Lucian Grainge.
- 10/11/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made time to have a romantic date night out on the town this week.
The royal couple were spotted taking in a Jack Johnson concert on Wednesday, October 5, at the Santa Barbara Bowl, just a stone’s throw from their home in Montecito.
Read More: King Charles’ Nickname For Meghan, Harry’s Obsession With Privacy And More Bombshells From ‘The New Royals’
Photos emerged on Friday showing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dancing and enjoying the music in private box at the outdoor venue. According to TMZ, Meghan, 41, and Harry, 38, were with 10 other people in their special section, chatting them up throughout the evening.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at a Jack Johnson Concert in Santa Barbara, California on Oct. 5, 2022. — TMZ / Backgrid The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched Jack do his thing Wednesday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl, an outdoor venue that was packed.
The royal couple were spotted taking in a Jack Johnson concert on Wednesday, October 5, at the Santa Barbara Bowl, just a stone’s throw from their home in Montecito.
Read More: King Charles’ Nickname For Meghan, Harry’s Obsession With Privacy And More Bombshells From ‘The New Royals’
Photos emerged on Friday showing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dancing and enjoying the music in private box at the outdoor venue. According to TMZ, Meghan, 41, and Harry, 38, were with 10 other people in their special section, chatting them up throughout the evening.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at a Jack Johnson Concert in Santa Barbara, California on Oct. 5, 2022. — TMZ / Backgrid The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched Jack do his thing Wednesday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl, an outdoor venue that was packed.
- 10/7/2022
- by etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
So…what is sci-fi? It’s not the easiest question to answer when “sci-fi elements” permeate so many of the biggest blockbusters: thought-provoking genre concepts flattened into one-size-fits-all franchise fodder that make countless titles “feel” and, on occasion, even look the same.
Yes, science fiction is rooted in profound origins, examining humanity’s deep-seated fear of itself and the intimidating possibility of worlds unknown. But the last two decades have seen a metaphoric rush on sci-fi storytelling that’s left the once niche subgenre a supersaturated movie market. On the one hand, that’s produced an onslaught of sci-fi(ish) titles that aren’t always up to snuff. But on the other, it’s prompted some of the best sci-fi films ever made. Masterworks like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Nope” both arrived this year, and top our list at number five and number eight respectively.
Simply put: In...
Yes, science fiction is rooted in profound origins, examining humanity’s deep-seated fear of itself and the intimidating possibility of worlds unknown. But the last two decades have seen a metaphoric rush on sci-fi storytelling that’s left the once niche subgenre a supersaturated movie market. On the one hand, that’s produced an onslaught of sci-fi(ish) titles that aren’t always up to snuff. But on the other, it’s prompted some of the best sci-fi films ever made. Masterworks like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Nope” both arrived this year, and top our list at number five and number eight respectively.
Simply put: In...
- 7/28/2022
- by Kate Erbland, Chris O'Falt and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, today announced that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group will present the 14th annual Taste of Hope event on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
After a two-year hiatus, the annual event returns with an in-person celebration, set to take place at Three Sixty in downtown Manhattan, NYC. Founded by iHeart Media’s Alissa Pollack, Taste of Hope is an elegant evening featuring a distinguished selection of wines from the world’s finest private collections, along with dinner, and exciting live and silent auctions. Over the past decade, the event has brought together entertainment industry powerhouses, such as Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey and Carrie Underwood, and has generated more than 3.1 million to improve outcomes for people with cancer and diabetes.
For the first time, proceeds from...
After a two-year hiatus, the annual event returns with an in-person celebration, set to take place at Three Sixty in downtown Manhattan, NYC. Founded by iHeart Media’s Alissa Pollack, Taste of Hope is an elegant evening featuring a distinguished selection of wines from the world’s finest private collections, along with dinner, and exciting live and silent auctions. Over the past decade, the event has brought together entertainment industry powerhouses, such as Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey and Carrie Underwood, and has generated more than 3.1 million to improve outcomes for people with cancer and diabetes.
For the first time, proceeds from...
- 7/7/2022
- Look to the Stars
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, has announced that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s 2022 Spirit of Life Gala will feature a performance by legendary singer-songwriter Jack Johnson.
The gala will take place Oct. 27, 2022, at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. Notably, this event marks the return of the highly anticipated Spirit of Life Gala after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I’m excited to be part of City of Hope’s gala honoring my friends Monte and Avery Lipman,” Johnson said. “Over the past 20 years, they have always been there for me. Now it’s my turn to shine the spotlight on them and the important work they do with City of Hope!”
It was previously announced that Republic Records founders, chief executives and brothers,...
The gala will take place Oct. 27, 2022, at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. Notably, this event marks the return of the highly anticipated Spirit of Life Gala after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I’m excited to be part of City of Hope’s gala honoring my friends Monte and Avery Lipman,” Johnson said. “Over the past 20 years, they have always been there for me. Now it’s my turn to shine the spotlight on them and the important work they do with City of Hope!”
It was previously announced that Republic Records founders, chief executives and brothers,...
- 6/22/2022
- Look to the Stars
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Jack Johnson has a City of Hope gig on Oct. 27.
The eco-conscious rocker has been booked as the headline performer at City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Gala. Held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, this year’s event marks the first in-person one in the series after two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Johnson, prepping for the release of his highly anticipated eighth studio album, Meet the Moonlight, says he’s excited to be a part of the night honoring his friends, Monte and Avery Lipman. The brothers are co-founders and chief executives of Republic Records and, as previously announced, set to receive the night’s highest honor, the Spirit of Life Award.
Honorees are selected for “notable contributions to the community in which they live and the profession in which they work.” Sylvia Rhone, Jon Platt, Mo Ostin,...
Jack Johnson has a City of Hope gig on Oct. 27.
The eco-conscious rocker has been booked as the headline performer at City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Gala. Held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, this year’s event marks the first in-person one in the series after two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Johnson, prepping for the release of his highly anticipated eighth studio album, Meet the Moonlight, says he’s excited to be a part of the night honoring his friends, Monte and Avery Lipman. The brothers are co-founders and chief executives of Republic Records and, as previously announced, set to receive the night’s highest honor, the Spirit of Life Award.
Honorees are selected for “notable contributions to the community in which they live and the profession in which they work.” Sylvia Rhone, Jon Platt, Mo Ostin,...
- 6/21/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jack Johnson has released the dreamy title-track from his upcoming album, Meet the Moonlight, set to arrive June 24 via Brushfire/Republic Records.
“Meet the Moonlight” features a simple percussion click, a mesmerizing tangle of ethereal guitars and piano, and Johnson’s tender croon: “But it’s good to be right here/It’s good not to miss/Too many chances to follow love.” The song is paired with a music video directed by Morgan Maassen, which was filmed almost completely underwater.
In a statement, Johnson said of the song, “Whenever...
“Meet the Moonlight” features a simple percussion click, a mesmerizing tangle of ethereal guitars and piano, and Johnson’s tender croon: “But it’s good to be right here/It’s good not to miss/Too many chances to follow love.” The song is paired with a music video directed by Morgan Maassen, which was filmed almost completely underwater.
In a statement, Johnson said of the song, “Whenever...
- 5/13/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Halsey to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation has made it a little more affordable to get to an upcoming...
Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Halsey to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation has made it a little more affordable to get to an upcoming...
- 5/4/2022
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Jack Johnson has released a new song, “One Step Ahead,” which will appear on his first new album in five years, Meet the Moonlight, set to arrive June 24 via Brushfire/Republic Records.
Johnson made Meet the Moonlight with celebrated producer Blake Mills, and “One Step Ahead” pairs Johnson’s plucky, laidback songwriting style with Mills’ talent for creating texturally rich, but not crowded soundscapes. “Never mind all the noise going through your head,” Johnson sings on the hook, “Because every time we talk we say/The same things that we’ve said.
Johnson made Meet the Moonlight with celebrated producer Blake Mills, and “One Step Ahead” pairs Johnson’s plucky, laidback songwriting style with Mills’ talent for creating texturally rich, but not crowded soundscapes. “Never mind all the noise going through your head,” Johnson sings on the hook, “Because every time we talk we say/The same things that we’ve said.
- 4/8/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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