Glee castmembers have teamed up for a special holiday gift in honor of Naya Rivera, who died in 2020 at age 33.
A previously unreleased Rivera song, “Prayers For The Broken,” which she recorded in 2012, was released posthumously on Friday, and it was all thanks to her former co-stars, who received permission to finish the single.
The track was released for the annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser, which has been organized every year since Rivera died and benefits one of her favorite charities, Alexandria House.
“We hope that ‘Prayer For The Broken’ brings you the same comfort it has brought us over the years — a poignant reminder of Naya’s otherworldly talent and a heartfelt gift, allowing us to hear her once more through this inspiring message,” Alexandria House wrote.
The Glee cast, including Ashley Fink, Vanessa Lengies, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Amber Riley and Jenna Ushkowitz, contributed their backing vocals to finish...
A previously unreleased Rivera song, “Prayers For The Broken,” which she recorded in 2012, was released posthumously on Friday, and it was all thanks to her former co-stars, who received permission to finish the single.
The track was released for the annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser, which has been organized every year since Rivera died and benefits one of her favorite charities, Alexandria House.
“We hope that ‘Prayer For The Broken’ brings you the same comfort it has brought us over the years — a poignant reminder of Naya’s otherworldly talent and a heartfelt gift, allowing us to hear her once more through this inspiring message,” Alexandria House wrote.
The Glee cast, including Ashley Fink, Vanessa Lengies, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Amber Riley and Jenna Ushkowitz, contributed their backing vocals to finish...
- 12/2/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Naya Rivera‘s voice has been heard on a new song again for the first time since her tragic death in 2020.
The actress, who famously played Santana Lopez on the hit TV show Glee, passed away at the age of 33.
Three years after losing her, her castmates came together to support her on a previously unreleased song called “Prayer for the Broken,” which she initially recorded in 2012. It was released on Friday (December 1).
Head inside to listen to Naya Rivera’s “Prayer for the Broken” and see which castmates reunited on the song…
“This is a prayer for the broken / For those who are afraid / This is a cry for this brave world / So beautiful and strange,” Naya sings on the stripped-back ballad, which was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
She continues, singing, “It’s all so temporary, so temporary / But we are not alone / So hold me...
The actress, who famously played Santana Lopez on the hit TV show Glee, passed away at the age of 33.
Three years after losing her, her castmates came together to support her on a previously unreleased song called “Prayer for the Broken,” which she initially recorded in 2012. It was released on Friday (December 1).
Head inside to listen to Naya Rivera’s “Prayer for the Broken” and see which castmates reunited on the song…
“This is a prayer for the broken / For those who are afraid / This is a cry for this brave world / So beautiful and strange,” Naya sings on the stripped-back ballad, which was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
She continues, singing, “It’s all so temporary, so temporary / But we are not alone / So hold me...
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Nearly three-and-a-half years since Naya Rivera’s shocking and untimely death, a previously unreleased recording that the actress and singer made will help raise money for charity. Rivera recorded “Prayer for the Broken,” a dramatic ballad about rising above adversity, in 2012. “This is a prayer for the broken, for those who are afraid,” she sings over a mellow piano line. “This is a cry for this brave world, so beautiful and strange … It’s all so temporary.” Her former Glee castmates, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
This year’s annual Snixxmas Charity event honoring Naya Rivera features a previously unreleased song by the late “Glee” star.
“Prayer for the Broken,” first recorded by Rivera in 2012, now includes background vocals by her “Glee” co-stars Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink. “Prayer for the Broken” was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
Proceeds from the song will benefit Alexandria House, which provides safe and supportive housing for women and children on their journey from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing.
“Prayer for the Broken” can be streamed, downloaded or purchased via music platforms. Direct donations to Alexandria House can be made at alexandriahouse.org.
Rivera was 33 years old when she died after drowning on July 8, 2020, in Lake Piru in Ventura County while boating with her son Josey Hollis Dorsey. Dorsey, who was four years old at the time,...
“Prayer for the Broken,” first recorded by Rivera in 2012, now includes background vocals by her “Glee” co-stars Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink. “Prayer for the Broken” was written by Lindy Robbins and Isaac Hasson.
Proceeds from the song will benefit Alexandria House, which provides safe and supportive housing for women and children on their journey from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing.
“Prayer for the Broken” can be streamed, downloaded or purchased via music platforms. Direct donations to Alexandria House can be made at alexandriahouse.org.
Rivera was 33 years old when she died after drowning on July 8, 2020, in Lake Piru in Ventura County while boating with her son Josey Hollis Dorsey. Dorsey, who was four years old at the time,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Mikel’s Full Length Debut Album Purgatory, Set For Release February 3, Also Includes His Recent Top 50 Billboard Track “I Hope It Hurts”
Los Angeles, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Capping a prolific run of more than 10 popular streaming singles since 2017, Johnnie Mikel gears up for the February 3 drop of his highly anticipated full length debut Purgatory with his latest track “Fallen Angel,” an infectious, fiery and funked out power ballad co-written with Lauren Christy, best known for her trailblazing work with the seven-time Grammy winning songwriting and production team The Matrix.
“I came to Lauren with the title and concept, and we wrote the song fairly quickly,” says Mikel, who released his debut single “Come With Me” in 2017. “It’s kind of a ‘good girl gone bad’ story about someone that’s not the best for you. We wanted to make the song very funky and sexy, so the production matches that. I love the swampy,...
Los Angeles, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Capping a prolific run of more than 10 popular streaming singles since 2017, Johnnie Mikel gears up for the February 3 drop of his highly anticipated full length debut Purgatory with his latest track “Fallen Angel,” an infectious, fiery and funked out power ballad co-written with Lauren Christy, best known for her trailblazing work with the seven-time Grammy winning songwriting and production team The Matrix.
“I came to Lauren with the title and concept, and we wrote the song fairly quickly,” says Mikel, who released his debut single “Come With Me” in 2017. “It’s kind of a ‘good girl gone bad’ story about someone that’s not the best for you. We wanted to make the song very funky and sexy, so the production matches that. I love the swampy,...
- 1/14/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Maddie Poppe defied the odds and won season 16 of “American Idol” on Monday over frontrunner Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson. As part of her prize, Poppe gets bragging rights to having the official winner’s single: “Going Going Gone.” The show released that track last Friday, as well as those by Barrett (“Rivers Deep”) and Hutchinson (“”Johnny Cash Heart”). Watch Poppe perform this new song just moments after Ryan Seacrest revealed that she had won on May 21 and then give it a grade in the poll below.
The tune was written by a trio of talented songsmiths: Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins and Julia Michaels. Poppe introduced it on Sunday’s final and earned praise from the three judges. Her biggest champion, Katy Perry, said: “I think that song is one of the better songs of the three that guys you all have. I think you’re a real star.
The tune was written by a trio of talented songsmiths: Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins and Julia Michaels. Poppe introduced it on Sunday’s final and earned praise from the three judges. Her biggest champion, Katy Perry, said: “I think that song is one of the better songs of the three that guys you all have. I think you’re a real star.
- 5/22/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Each of the “American Idol” finalists — Gabby Barrett, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe — performed three songs on the show on Sunday, May 20. We want to know which of these Top 3 sounded like a winner to you. To recap, each sang a tune dedicated to their respective hometowns. They also did an encore of their favorite song from a previous episode. And they debuted their respective winner’s singles.
Heading into Sunday’s show, Gabby Barrett was the clear favorite, according to our poll of viewers. She has registered a whopping 53% of the vote to date. Poppe is in second with 34% while Hutchinson lags behind with an unlucky 13% of the total tally.
Scroll down to review the songs that they sang on Sunday’s show and then vote in our poll for your personal pick. And be sure to sound off on this ABC revival of “American Idol” in the comments section.
Heading into Sunday’s show, Gabby Barrett was the clear favorite, according to our poll of viewers. She has registered a whopping 53% of the vote to date. Poppe is in second with 34% while Hutchinson lags behind with an unlucky 13% of the total tally.
Scroll down to review the songs that they sang on Sunday’s show and then vote in our poll for your personal pick. And be sure to sound off on this ABC revival of “American Idol” in the comments section.
- 5/21/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Maddie Poppe defied the odds and made it to Sunday’s “American Idol” final, where she contended against Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson. She won’t know until Monday night if she has done enough to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the franchise. However, she is already a winner when it comes to sales of the single she recorded for the finale. “Going Going Gone” was released on Friday and is already climbing the iTunes music chart. The tune was written by a trio of talented songsmiths: Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins and Julia Michaels.
Take a listen to this new song and then vote in our poll as to whether or not you think Poppe will win season 16 of “American Idol” and have this re-released as the official single of the show. Besides this new song, this talented 20-year-old also performed two others on the May 20 show.
Take a listen to this new song and then vote in our poll as to whether or not you think Poppe will win season 16 of “American Idol” and have this re-released as the official single of the show. Besides this new song, this talented 20-year-old also performed two others on the May 20 show.
- 5/20/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The final three contestants on “American Idol” — Gabby Barrett, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe — will each sing three songs on the show on Sunday, May 20. The Top 3 will kick off the evening with a tune dedicated to their respective hometowns. During those numbers, expect to see plenty of clips of their recent returns to their childhood homes. Each finalist has also picked one of their favorite songs from a previous episode to reprise. This live telecast will conclude with world premiere performances by each of their winner’s singles.
Scroll down for spoilers of the songs that your favorites will be singing on this episode, which will air live from coast to coast. This two-hour telecast begins at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et, with voting also kicking off then. Be sure to cast your ballot for your personal pick at the bottom of this post. And sound off...
Scroll down for spoilers of the songs that your favorites will be singing on this episode, which will air live from coast to coast. This two-hour telecast begins at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et, with voting also kicking off then. Be sure to cast your ballot for your personal pick at the bottom of this post. And sound off...
- 5/20/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Michael Feinstein, two-time Emmy® and five-time Grammy® Award-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” will take the stage on Oscar Sunday, February 24, at the Academy’s official post-Oscar ® celebration, the Governors Ball. Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. Feinstein has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America’s popular song and preserving its legacy for the next generation. In 2007, he founded the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, dedicated to celebrating the art form and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to students across the country. Through his live performances, recordings, film and television appearances, and his songwriting...
- 2/23/2013
- by hnblog@hollywoodnews.com (Hollywood News Team)
- Hollywoodnews.com
Last week, the Disney Channel premiered its latest original movie, “Let It Shine,” starring Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones, Trevor Jackson and Brandon Mychal Smith.
Inspired by the classic 1837 play, "Cyrano de Bergerac," the new made-for-tv musical is scored around the contemporary world of hip-hop and gospel music. Grammy Award-winning producer and Mc David Banner contributed to the music’s authenticity, teaming up with co-writers Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins to pen the soundtrack’s “Tonight's the Night."
We recently caught up with the Jackson, Miss., native to hear about his contribution to the soundtrack and his new project, Sex, Drugs and Video Games.
How did you get involved with the “Let It Shine” soundtrack?
My agents brought the opportunity to me and initially I was like, “Disney? David Banner? Wow!” [Laughs]. But the thing that I realized is it's about great music. And I’ve been telling people this for years.
Inspired by the classic 1837 play, "Cyrano de Bergerac," the new made-for-tv musical is scored around the contemporary world of hip-hop and gospel music. Grammy Award-winning producer and Mc David Banner contributed to the music’s authenticity, teaming up with co-writers Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins to pen the soundtrack’s “Tonight's the Night."
We recently caught up with the Jackson, Miss., native to hear about his contribution to the soundtrack and his new project, Sex, Drugs and Video Games.
How did you get involved with the “Let It Shine” soundtrack?
My agents brought the opportunity to me and initially I was like, “Disney? David Banner? Wow!” [Laughs]. But the thing that I realized is it's about great music. And I’ve been telling people this for years.
- 6/22/2012
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
Last week, the Disney Channel premiered its latest original movie, “Let It Shine,” starring Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones, Trevor Jackson and Brandon Mychal Smith.
Inspired by the classic 1837 play, "Cyrano de Bergerac," the new made-for-tv musical is scored around the contemporary world of hip-hop and gospel music. Grammy Award-winning producer and Mc David Banner contributed to the music's authenticity, teaming up with co-writers Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins to pen the soundtrack's “Tonight's the Night."
We recently caught up with the Jackson, Miss., native to hear about his contribution to the soundtrack and his new project, Sex, Drugs and Video Games.
How did you get involved with the “Let It Shine” soundtrack?
My agents brought the opportunity to me and initially I was like, “Disney? David Banner? Wow!” [Laughs]. But the thing that I realized is it's about great music. And I've been telling people this for years. A beat...
Inspired by the classic 1837 play, "Cyrano de Bergerac," the new made-for-tv musical is scored around the contemporary world of hip-hop and gospel music. Grammy Award-winning producer and Mc David Banner contributed to the music's authenticity, teaming up with co-writers Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins to pen the soundtrack's “Tonight's the Night."
We recently caught up with the Jackson, Miss., native to hear about his contribution to the soundtrack and his new project, Sex, Drugs and Video Games.
How did you get involved with the “Let It Shine” soundtrack?
My agents brought the opportunity to me and initially I was like, “Disney? David Banner? Wow!” [Laughs]. But the thing that I realized is it's about great music. And I've been telling people this for years. A beat...
- 6/22/2012
- by Brennan Williams
- Aol TV.
Did Selena Gomez filch lyrics from another band? Yes, according to the band Luce, who claim Gomez and her band The Scene lifted a chorus that is "virtually identical" to one of their songs and used it in her hit "A Year Without Rain."
Gomez is named in a $1 million lawsuit along with the co-writers of her her, Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad. Luce's songwriting team -- Tom Luce, Brian Kroll, Matt Blackett and Lawrence Riggs -- claim the lyrics were lifted from their 2005 song "Buy a Dog."
"The melodies in the chorus of both songs are virtually identical," they write in legal documents obtained by Courthouse News Service and GossipCop. They add that the song "was a No. 1 record on several radio stations around the United States, including Wrlt in Nashville and Kfog in San Francisco, at both of which it was among the 10 most played records for the...
Gomez is named in a $1 million lawsuit along with the co-writers of her her, Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad. Luce's songwriting team -- Tom Luce, Brian Kroll, Matt Blackett and Lawrence Riggs -- claim the lyrics were lifted from their 2005 song "Buy a Dog."
"The melodies in the chorus of both songs are virtually identical," they write in legal documents obtained by Courthouse News Service and GossipCop. They add that the song "was a No. 1 record on several radio stations around the United States, including Wrlt in Nashville and Kfog in San Francisco, at both of which it was among the 10 most played records for the...
- 5/2/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Selena Gomez getting hardcore sued for $1 million dollars over stolen music. According to a new report from celebrity-gossip.net, bigtime starlet Selena Gomez is in some legal,hot water with a band,because they're claiming she stole the music to one of their songs. They say, Selena is getting sued for a whopping $1 million dollars for allegedly stealing the exact chorus to a 2005 song,called "Buy A Dog," and used it in her "A Year Without Rain" song. The band members making the claim are: Tom Luce, Brian Kroll, Matt Blackett, and Lawrence Riggs. They are also suing Selena's co-writers Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad. Apparently,the song that Selena allegedly stole the melody from, was from a number one record on several radio stations around the United States, including Wrlt in Nashville and Kfog in San Francisco, at both of which it was among the 10 most played records for...
- 4/29/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
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