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AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch
Read full article: AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watchHere are some of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year — in no particular order — along with where to find them.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more
Read full article: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreHollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metal’s Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul queen Mary J.
Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church
Read full article: Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime churchA revered soul and gospel singer and the mother of Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston’s life was celebrated nearly a week after her death at 91.
Cissy Houston, a Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston's mother, dies at 91
Read full article: Cissy Houston, a Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston's mother, dies at 91Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning singer who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin and the mother of Whitney Houston, has died.
Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of FameAfter fueling so many other people’s parties, it will be time for Kool & the Gang to themselves finally celebrate when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month in Cleveland.
Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick rule at pre-Grammy gala hosted by Clive Davis
Read full article: Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick rule at pre-Grammy gala hosted by Clive DavisClive Davis held his annual star-studded pre-Grammys gala Saturday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick
Read full article: Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne WarwickNew Kennedy Center honorees including comedian Billy Crystal and rapper and actor Queen Latifah have been feted at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.
Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah look marvelous as they headline this year's Kennedy Center Honors
Read full article: Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah look marvelous as they headline this year's Kennedy Center HonorsYou know you’ve made a cultural impact when Henry Kissinger quotes your own joke back to you.
'Bluey,' 'Funny Girl' set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: 'Bluey,' 'Funny Girl' set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe debut of a giant “Bluey” balloon, Lea Michele and the Broadway cast of “Funny Girl” and the legendary Dionne Warwick are some of the highlights slated for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame
Read full article: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of FameEminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.
New this week: Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Apollo 10½'
Read full article: New this week: Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Apollo 10½'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thomas Rhett, a look back at Whitney Houston's life and legacy and the musical comedy “Better Nate Than Ever.”.
Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're in
Read full article: Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're inDolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.”.
Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees
Read full article: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nomineesDolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year’s first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival co-founder, dies at 95
Read full article: George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival co-founder, dies at 95George Wein, one of the great impresarios of 20th century music who helped found the Newport jazz and folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, has died at 95.
Toronto Film Festival to open with ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Read full article: Toronto Film Festival to open with ‘Dear Evan Hansen’The adaptation of the Broadway hit and Tony-winner “Dear Evan Hansen,” Edgar Wright’s ’60s London themed “Last Night in Soho,” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” are just a few of the major films coming to the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
Toronto Film Festival plots in-person, digital edition
Read full article: Toronto Film Festival plots in-person, digital editionThe Toronto International Film Festival is planning an extensive in-person festival in September, a year after turning to virtual red carpets and outdoor screenings because of the pandemic.
Rock 'n' roll's big night comes to Cleveland — in fall
Read full article: Rock 'n' roll's big night comes to Cleveland — in fallFILE - In this Jan. 28, 2020, file photo, images of Kobe Bryant are displayed as fans enter Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for an NBA basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans in Cleveland. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Tuesday, March 2, 2021, that the 2021 induction ceremony will take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on October 30. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)CLEVELAND – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the 2021 induction ceremony will take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on October 30. President and CEO Greg Harris said the ceremony's move to the fall will likely stick, going forward, news outlets reported. Last year’s ceremony was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and eventually replaced with an HBO special honoring the inductees.
New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie
Read full article: New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie(ABC/Paramount+/Amazon via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in “Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphy’s character returns to the U.S. to find a son he’s never met. Ad— A more family friendly streaming option this week is the Walt Disney Co.’s computer animated “Raya and the Last Dragon,” featuring the voices of “Star Wars’” Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as a dragon. The big-voiced Grammy-winning singer self-produced “Baby, I’m Hollywood!” – which is a mix of soul music, piano ballads and funk sounds.
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go's nominated for Rock Hall
Read full article: Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go's nominated for Rock HallFILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Dave Grohl of the band Foo Fighters performs at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The band made this years list of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There are two newly eligible acts in Jay-Z and Foo Fighters while artists nominated for the first time include Blige, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Warwick and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is already in the hall as a member of Nirvana. “This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates,” said John Sykes, Chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, in a statement Wednesday.