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Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods
Read full article: Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nodsEminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.
Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?
Read full article: Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?The 20,000 fans walking toward the glowing Sphere in Las Vegas last week were there for a band that many visiting the Strip have no idea exists.
What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from pop princess Ariana Grande, a docuseries on National Geographic that follows female leaders of the animal kingdom and the Emma Stone-led โPoor Thingsโ landing on Hulu, just in time for the Academy Awards.
Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective event
Read full article: Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective eventIn a pre-Grammy event, singer Mariah Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak about fighting against conforming to certain music industry standards in an effort to create her music that would eventually appeal to the masses.
Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prison
Read full article: Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prisonWhen Hit-Boy walks the Grammy red carpet, he expects to proudly strut into next yearโs awards ceremony with his father beside him for the first time.
Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular โ and stayed that way
Read full article: Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular โ and stayed that wayโAll I Want for Christmas is You,โ Mariah Carey's hit from 1994, has grown over the last three decades into the Christmas colossus.
12 DAYS OF YOUR PHOTOS: Itโs Christmas! Send in your festive pics for a chance to see them on TV ๐
Read full article: 12 DAYS OF YOUR PHOTOS: Itโs Christmas! Send in your festive pics for a chance to see them on TV ๐The wait is over ... Christmas is here! Mariah Carey is blasting, Christmas breakfast is cooking, and the kids were up before the sun ... well, maybe in some households.
New this week: Mariah Carey special, 'Maverick,' 'Best Man'
Read full article: New this week: Mariah Carey special, 'Maverick,' 'Best Man'This weekโs new entertainment releases include Mariah Carey in concert on CBS singing Christmas songs, a free stream of the beloved 1965 animated special โA Charlie Brown Christmasโ and megahit "Top Gun: Maverickโ lands on Paramount+ on Thursday.
All I want for Christmas is Mariah Careyโs secret grunge album from the โ90s
Read full article: All I want for Christmas is Mariah Careyโs secret grunge album from the โ90sOctober is over with, which means the holidays are just around the corner. That also means itโs time for Mariah Carey to come out of hiding and sit upon the throne of Christmas.
Global Citizen Festival generates $2.4 billion in pledges
Read full article: Global Citizen Festival generates $2.4 billion in pledgesThe 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival, which included performances from Metallica, Mariah Carey and Usher, generated more than $2.4 billion in commitments to fight extreme poverty and disease.
Atlanta prosecutor: Gang targeted celebrities, influencers
Read full article: Atlanta prosecutor: Gang targeted celebrities, influencersA prosecutor in Atlanta has announced a sprawling indictment targeting members of what she called a violent street gang that targeted the homes of famous athletes, entertainers and others.
Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show'
Read full article: Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show'Jon Batiste, his career soaring after winning multiple Grammys, is leaving his perch as bandleader of โThe Late Showโ after a seven-year run backing up host Stephen Colbert.
Metallica, Mariah Carey headline Global Citizen NYC concert
Read full article: Metallica, Mariah Carey headline Global Citizen NYC concertMetallica, Mariah Carey and The Jonas Brothers will headline a free concert in New Yorkโs Central Park to mark the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival on Sept. 24.
Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of FameAfter a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits โ not to mention a two-year pandemic delay โ Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.
Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirations
Read full article: Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirationsHit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hopโs biggest heavyweights, from Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, to Nas, and now he is ascending into a new musical weight class as a producer.
Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards
Read full article: Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awardsThe Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its nomination review committees โ groups that determined the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show.
New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'
Read full article: New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how oneโs ego keeps fighting a battle it doesnโt know is already lost.โAdโ In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary โTina,โ Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old โQueen of Rock โnโ Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary โCollectiveโ was nominated for both best documentary and best international film โ something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) โ has ever managed to do. Adโ AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ Carrie Underwoodโs upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.
Ladies night: Beyoncรฉ, Swift make history as others win big
Read full article: Ladies night: Beyoncรฉ, Swift make history as others win bigFour women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncรฉ โ with her 28th win โ became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter โ who won best music video alongside her mother โ became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the showโs 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: 11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameWhile the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, itโs not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.
Delivery-only restaurant brands see pandemic-fueled growth
Read full article: Delivery-only restaurant brands see pandemic-fueled growthDelivery-only brands โ cooked in another brand's kitchen and often delivered by third parties like Uber Eats โ were proliferating even before the pandemic. But over the last year, delivery-only brands have seen explosive growth as the pandemic made delivery a more popular option. On Wednesday, Applebeeโs is launching Cosmic Wings, a delivery-only brand that specializes in chicken wings and Cheetos-flavored dipping sauce. Grubhub and DoorDash wonโt say how many delivery-only brands are on their platforms. In some cases, delivery-only brands have become big businesses of their own.
A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
Read full article: A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart(Apple TV+ via AP)NEW YORK โ Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Other holiday songs in the Top 10 include Dean Martin's โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโ at No. Some acts have multiple holiday songs on the chart, including Bing Crosby, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublรฉ, Perry Como and Carrie Underwood. Here's a full list of the 39 holiday songs on this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart:โ No. 8, Dean Martin, โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโโ No.
Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
Read full article: Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last centuryโs animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONYโ โMy Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,โ now streaming on HBO Max. โ โMariah Careyโs Magical Christmas Special,โ Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.
All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special
Read full article: All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas specialNEW YORK โ Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Mariah Carey is already orchestrating her dinner menu. 1 hits really going to sweat over a hot stove? โMagical Christmas Specialโ is another example of diverse, family-friendly holiday programming that hasnโt always been allotted by Hollywood. โAs a kid, if I had to select one holiday, of course Iโm going with Christmas. And while the pandemic has halted a number of projects, 2020 has been busy for Carey: In September she released her candid memoir โThe Meaning of Mariah Carey,โ which debuted at No.
New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Read full article: New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn MendesBecause live shows arenโt really a thing in 2020, sheโs launching a holiday TV special on Apple TV+ on Friday. โMariah Careyโs Magical Christmas Specialโ will includes a mix of musical performances and dancing with amination. โ Shawn Mendes released his debut album in 2015 and heโs dropping his fourth effort Friday. Along with the album is the Netflix documentary called โShawn Mendes: In Wonder,โ which is available for streaming and follows Mendesโ rise and journey over the last few years. โ Christmas came early when Carrie Underwood released her first holiday album in September, and on Thursday sheโll debut a musical TV special to accompany the album.
Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineup
Read full article: Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineupNEW YORK โ Al Pacino, Tina Fey and Eli Manning will join a star-studded lineup to celebrate the selfless acts of New Yorkers. Robin Hood and iHeartRadio announced a collaboration Thursday to present โHeroes of New York,โ which will air Dec. 1 on television and radio stations in New York. The show will feature musical performances from Mariah Carey, Tony Bennett and Andra Day. Carey will perform a medley, Bennett will sing โSmileโ and Day will perform โSilent Night.โOther special guests include Jon Stewart, Kevin Bacon, Mariano Rivera, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest and Tracy Morgan. In May, the New York-based poverty fighting organization, Robin Hood, and iHeartMedia held the โRise Up New York!โ telethon.
New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'
Read full article: New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ "The Glorias ": Julie Taymor's film, based on Gloria Steinem's 2015 book โMy Life on the Road,โ is a biopic with verve and flair. Johnson's latest, premiering Friday on Netflix, is a playful eulogy to her father as she slowly loses him to dementia. โ AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONโ If laughter is good medicine, then itโs โSouth Parkโ to the rescue. Meanwhile, Randy deals with his alleged role in the viral outbreak that has the town of South Park on defense.
Elton John-led concert to re-air; film academy aids workers
Read full article: Elton John-led concert to re-air; film academy aids workersIHEARTโS LIVING ROOM CONCERTAn Elton John-led, star-studded benefit concert that raised more than $10 million to battle the coronavirus will be re-aired on Fox next week. Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys will be shown performing from their homes on โFox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America,โ which will air Monday. Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Ellen DeGeneres and Ryan Seacrest paid tribute to those combating the spread of the virus. FILM ACADEMY DONATES $6M TO HELP INDUSTRY EMPLOYEESThe Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is giving $6 million to help film industry employees out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. South Korea earlier on Friday reported 86 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing its nationwide total to 10,062.
Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid
Read full article: Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aidThe Elton John-led starry benefit concert that featured Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys on Sunday has raised nearly $8 million to battle the coronavirus. The musicians performed from their homes for the hour-long event that aired on Fox and iHeartMedia radio stations. The money will go to Feeding America and First Responders Childrens Foundation. CONCERT RAISES MILLIONSThe Elton John-led starry benefit concert that featured Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys on Sunday has raised nearly $8 million to battle the coronavirus. The musicians performed from their homes for the hourlong event that aired on Fox and iHeartMedia radio stations.
APโs top albums of 2019: Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Anitta
Read full article: APโs top albums of 2019: Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Anitta(Republic Records via AP)NEW YORK, NY โ The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu:1. A nomination โ or eight โ isnโt necessary for any real music fan to realize how outstanding, soulful and poignant Lennoxโs debut album is. Lennoxโs โShea Butter Babyโ is the best album of the year, no matter if awards shows think differently, including you, the Soul Train Music Awards. Summer Walker, โOver Itโ: Summer Walkerโs debut album is perfect, as she spits matter-of-fact lyrics over some beats that borrow from classic โ90s R&B hits including Usher, Destinyโs Child and 702. But even when sheโs not sampling a song, Walker can hold her own, delivering a flawless album thatโs easy to obsess over.
Goodbye Halloween, Hello Christmas Advertising!
Read full article: Goodbye Halloween, Hello Christmas Advertising!Mariah Carey woke up Friday and sang that song, so you know it's the beginning of Christmas season. The diva posted a video of herself waking up on Nov. 1 and answering a call from Santa, and so begins the seemingly nonstop advertising for holiday spending deals. If you're in New York City, you can treat yourself to the newly opened, seven-floor monolith that is Nordstrom's cathedral to consumerism near Columbus Circle. The high-end department store offers tailoring while you wait, personal shoppers, four restaurants, a beauty salon and two bars. RELATED STORIESSuspect Arrested Nearly 40 Years After Teen's Brutal Murder While Christmas ShoppingHere's How to Save Time and Money During Last-Minute Christmas ShoppingA Toddler Found a Bag of Crystal Meth While Christmas Shopping With Mom at Walmart
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' celebrates 25 years
Read full article: Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' celebrates 25 yearsMariah Carey performs at the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018 on Dec. 31, 2017, in New York City. (CNN) - Try to read this story and not hear the song in your head. If you aren't hearing "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey in your mind, you shall soon hear it everywhere else. The song celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and even Carey is excited. "Kicking off the festivities with a brand new video cut for All I Want For Christmas Is You (Unreleased Video Footage," Carey wrote in the caption.