Madonna and Prince wrote a song that seem like a love song but it’s not. During an interview, the Material Girl revealed what she thought of Prince as a person. The song they wrote together became the template for a 2000s hit.
Madonna and Prince wrote a song about anxiety
Madonna’s album Like a Prayer includes some of the most memorable singles of her career, such as the title track, “Express Yourself,” “Cherish,” and “Keep It Together.” On top of that, it includes the revealing ballad “Oh Father.” One of the tracks from the record that doesn’t receive much attention is “Love Song.” Considering that Prince, one of the other biggest stars of all time, is on “Love Song,” it’s incredible that the song is mostly forgotten.
During a 1989 interview with Rolling Stone, the Queen of Pop was asked about her collaboration with the Purple One.
Madonna and Prince wrote a song about anxiety
Madonna’s album Like a Prayer includes some of the most memorable singles of her career, such as the title track, “Express Yourself,” “Cherish,” and “Keep It Together.” On top of that, it includes the revealing ballad “Oh Father.” One of the tracks from the record that doesn’t receive much attention is “Love Song.” Considering that Prince, one of the other biggest stars of all time, is on “Love Song,” it’s incredible that the song is mostly forgotten.
During a 1989 interview with Rolling Stone, the Queen of Pop was asked about her collaboration with the Purple One.
- 4/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
TrapScreenshot: Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube
What if the public event you were attending was entirely a setup just to getcha? That’s the nightmare of paranoiacs and Truman Show fans everywhere, and also the premise of M. Night Shyamalan’s new film Trap, premiering in theaters August 9. A new trailer...
What if the public event you were attending was entirely a setup just to getcha? That’s the nightmare of paranoiacs and Truman Show fans everywhere, and also the premise of M. Night Shyamalan’s new film Trap, premiering in theaters August 9. A new trailer...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
With his latest film “Trap,” filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is letting the audience in on one of his signature twists a little earlier this time around.
In a new trailer for the thriller, which was first shown during the Warner Bros. CinemaCon presentation in early April, star Josh Harnett is first shown as a dad taking his teenage daughter to a pop concert akin to one of the blockbuster tours that dominated summer 2023. Leaving his seat for the bathroom, Hartnett’s character notices a higher-than-normal police presence around the venue and asks a concessions worker if he knows what’s going on.
Turns out, that Lady Raven concert is a sting operation to catch a serial killer on the loose in the city. After thanking the worker for the tip, Hartnett goes into the bathroom stall, pulls out his phone, and opens an app that reveals security footage of a...
In a new trailer for the thriller, which was first shown during the Warner Bros. CinemaCon presentation in early April, star Josh Harnett is first shown as a dad taking his teenage daughter to a pop concert akin to one of the blockbuster tours that dominated summer 2023. Leaving his seat for the bathroom, Hartnett’s character notices a higher-than-normal police presence around the venue and asks a concessions worker if he knows what’s going on.
Turns out, that Lady Raven concert is a sting operation to catch a serial killer on the loose in the city. After thanking the worker for the tip, Hartnett goes into the bathroom stall, pulls out his phone, and opens an app that reveals security footage of a...
- 4/18/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Prince’s Iraq War-Era Plea for Peace, “United States of Division,” Finally Gets Wide Release: Stream
A rare Prince song has finally received a wide release. Titled “United States of Division,” the song originally arrived on July 4th, 2004 as the B-side to the Musicology single “Cinnamon Girl,” and only saw limited release on physical editions in the UK and Europe. Now, for the first time, it’s available on streaming platforms everywhere.
The wide release of “United States of Division” arrives via Sony, and was “sourced from the original master tapes in Prince’s legendary vault.”
Lyrically, as its title suggests, “United States of Division” is a political — albeit non-partisan — song, calling on everyone to “stop fighting,” put down their guns, and “gather round” and “make love.” Echoing the sentiments of its A-side “Cinnamon Girl,” which mourned the innocent loss of life and rise of racism that followed 9/11, the song interjects its dancey, feel-good refrains with pointed questions, like “what is this rush to declare war?...
The wide release of “United States of Division” arrives via Sony, and was “sourced from the original master tapes in Prince’s legendary vault.”
Lyrically, as its title suggests, “United States of Division” is a political — albeit non-partisan — song, calling on everyone to “stop fighting,” put down their guns, and “gather round” and “make love.” Echoing the sentiments of its A-side “Cinnamon Girl,” which mourned the innocent loss of life and rise of racism that followed 9/11, the song interjects its dancey, feel-good refrains with pointed questions, like “what is this rush to declare war?...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
According to a new report, Universal is looking make an original musical featuring Prince’s music, with Ryan Coogler as producer.
According to Hollywood scooper Jeff Sneider, Universal is looking to go in an interesting direction with its catalogue of Prince songs. Given the current trend for music biopics the studio is instead opting to go in a different direction when it comes to putting together a film project to use the music by Prince that it owns.
The report states that the studio is keen to develop a film that is inspired by Prince’s music rather than going down the straightforward biopic path. It continues that the musical legend’s estate feels that Prince’s 1984 film, Purple Rain (which starred the artist) already covered his life story, which seems to have pushed Universal into going in another direction.
Instead, it looks like we’ll be getting a jukebox...
According to Hollywood scooper Jeff Sneider, Universal is looking to go in an interesting direction with its catalogue of Prince songs. Given the current trend for music biopics the studio is instead opting to go in a different direction when it comes to putting together a film project to use the music by Prince that it owns.
The report states that the studio is keen to develop a film that is inspired by Prince’s music rather than going down the straightforward biopic path. It continues that the musical legend’s estate feels that Prince’s 1984 film, Purple Rain (which starred the artist) already covered his life story, which seems to have pushed Universal into going in another direction.
Instead, it looks like we’ll be getting a jukebox...
- 3/25/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Prince will be the subject of a new jukebox musical movie distributed by Universal Pictures, with Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coolger set to produce.
The script was written by Bryan Edward Hill, who previously worked on television series Titans and Ash vs. Evil Dead.
The news was first reported by Jeff Sneider and confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Prince, who died in 2016, has a long cinematic history. 40 years ago this July, Warner Bros. distributed his classic film, Purple Rain. In recent years, he’s been a popular potential subject for projects, including an Elizabeth Banks-starring film that was hinted at in 2018 and an upcoming stage adaptation of Purple Rain.
As for additional details about the forthcoming jukebox musical — like casting, release date, and more — we’ll have to wait and see. If they haven’t nailed their leading actor yet, perhaps a scene akin to SNL’s 2021 Prince biopic skit is playing out now.
The script was written by Bryan Edward Hill, who previously worked on television series Titans and Ash vs. Evil Dead.
The news was first reported by Jeff Sneider and confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Prince, who died in 2016, has a long cinematic history. 40 years ago this July, Warner Bros. distributed his classic film, Purple Rain. In recent years, he’s been a popular potential subject for projects, including an Elizabeth Banks-starring film that was hinted at in 2018 and an upcoming stage adaptation of Purple Rain.
As for additional details about the forthcoming jukebox musical — like casting, release date, and more — we’ll have to wait and see. If they haven’t nailed their leading actor yet, perhaps a scene akin to SNL’s 2021 Prince biopic skit is playing out now.
- 3/23/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Prince will be the subject of a new jukebox musical movie distributed by Universal Pictures, with Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coolger set to produce.
The script was written by Bryan Edward Hill, who previously worked on television series Titans and Ash vs. Evil Dead.
The news was first reported by Jeff Sneider and confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Prince, who died in 2016, has a long cinematic history. 40 years ago this July, Warner Bros. distributed his classic film, Purple Rain. In recent years, he’s been a popular potential subject for projects, including an Elizabeth Banks-starring film that was hinted at in 2018 and an upcoming stage adaptation of Purple Rain.
As for additional details about the forthcoming jukebox musical — like casting, release date, and more — we’ll have to wait and see. If they haven’t nailed their leading actor yet, perhaps a scene akin to SNL’s 2021 Prince biopic skit is playing out now.
The script was written by Bryan Edward Hill, who previously worked on television series Titans and Ash vs. Evil Dead.
The news was first reported by Jeff Sneider and confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
Prince, who died in 2016, has a long cinematic history. 40 years ago this July, Warner Bros. distributed his classic film, Purple Rain. In recent years, he’s been a popular potential subject for projects, including an Elizabeth Banks-starring film that was hinted at in 2018 and an upcoming stage adaptation of Purple Rain.
As for additional details about the forthcoming jukebox musical — like casting, release date, and more — we’ll have to wait and see. If they haven’t nailed their leading actor yet, perhaps a scene akin to SNL’s 2021 Prince biopic skit is playing out now.
- 3/23/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is set to produce an upcoming jukebox movie musical revolving around the music of Prince.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the long-in-the-works project — the film was initially announced back in 2018 — has taken a step forward with Coogler on board, with his Proximity Media and Universal Pictures partnering on the film.
Bryan Edward Hill — who was written for comic books like Kilmonger and Ultimate Black Panther — has already penned a draft of the script. No other details regarding the film — title, director, or actors involved — have been revealed.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the long-in-the-works project — the film was initially announced back in 2018 — has taken a step forward with Coogler on board, with his Proximity Media and Universal Pictures partnering on the film.
Bryan Edward Hill — who was written for comic books like Kilmonger and Ultimate Black Panther — has already penned a draft of the script. No other details regarding the film — title, director, or actors involved — have been revealed.
- 3/23/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Ryan Coogler is in a purple state of mind, as the filmmaker is working on a Prince-focused feature musical.
Coogler is attached to produce an untitled jukebox musical of Prince songs for Universal Pictures, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project, which has been in development since 2018, hails from Proximity Media and has a script by Bryan Edward Hill.
Producers include Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian and Universal Music Publishing Group chair Jody Gerson. Proximity’s Rebecca Cho is an executive producer.
THR reported earlier this week that Coogler’s forthcoming untitled Warner Bros. feature that stars Michael B. Jordan is set for release on March 7, 2025, with the studio having landed the coveted project in February after a bidding war. The pair have a long professional history together, as Coogler has previously directed Jordan in Fruitvale Station (2013), Creed (2015) and Black Panther (2018).
More recently, Coogler directed the 2022 Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Coogler is attached to produce an untitled jukebox musical of Prince songs for Universal Pictures, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project, which has been in development since 2018, hails from Proximity Media and has a script by Bryan Edward Hill.
Producers include Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian and Universal Music Publishing Group chair Jody Gerson. Proximity’s Rebecca Cho is an executive producer.
THR reported earlier this week that Coogler’s forthcoming untitled Warner Bros. feature that stars Michael B. Jordan is set for release on March 7, 2025, with the studio having landed the coveted project in February after a bidding war. The pair have a long professional history together, as Coogler has previously directed Jordan in Fruitvale Station (2013), Creed (2015) and Black Panther (2018).
More recently, Coogler directed the 2022 Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
- 3/23/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shaun and his best mate Ed are in trouble. They’ve discovered two zombies in their garden, and the lumbering flesh-eaters show no signs of stopping. However, Shaun and Ed have found one way of slowing the approach: throwing records.
And so, as the two zombies grow closer, Ed and Shaun rustle through the latter’s collection. “Sign o’ the Times … Purple Rain,” Ed suggests as projectiles, only to have Shaun tell him no. That is until Ed reaches a low point in Prince’s discography, the Batman soundtrack. “Throw it,” Shaun commands, striking a blow against the living dead.
The above scene is just one instance of the humor and horror that director Edgar Wright and his co-writer Simon Pegg bring to the RomZomCom Shaun of the Dead, released twenty years ago. Shaun (Pegg) and Ed (Nick Frost) spend a lot of time discussing their pop-cultural interests, even in the most dire situations.
And so, as the two zombies grow closer, Ed and Shaun rustle through the latter’s collection. “Sign o’ the Times … Purple Rain,” Ed suggests as projectiles, only to have Shaun tell him no. That is until Ed reaches a low point in Prince’s discography, the Batman soundtrack. “Throw it,” Shaun commands, striking a blow against the living dead.
The above scene is just one instance of the humor and horror that director Edgar Wright and his co-writer Simon Pegg bring to the RomZomCom Shaun of the Dead, released twenty years ago. Shaun (Pegg) and Ed (Nick Frost) spend a lot of time discussing their pop-cultural interests, even in the most dire situations.
- 3/15/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Dave Grohl paid tribute to his one-time Nirvana bandmate Paul McCartney (technically, it’s true!) with a rendition of “Live and Let Die” at the Love Rocks NYC benefit concert Thursday night, March 7.
The Foo Fighters frontman gave a characteristically full-throated performance of McCartney’s hit 1973 James Bond theme song. Though he strained a bit to hit some of the high notes during the ballad-y sections and left the “You know you did” refrain to the backing vocalists, he attacked the hard rock portions the way only Dave Grohl can.
The Foo Fighters frontman gave a characteristically full-throated performance of McCartney’s hit 1973 James Bond theme song. Though he strained a bit to hit some of the high notes during the ballad-y sections and left the “You know you did” refrain to the backing vocalists, he attacked the hard rock portions the way only Dave Grohl can.
- 3/8/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Celebrity stories are always popping up, right? Well, here’s one that’s got people talking. So, Prince, the legendary singer, goes on this blind date with a fan named Lisa Barber. Sounds pretty normal, huh? But hold on, there’s a twist. When the date’s over, the 57-year-old walks away with Lisa’s jewelry! Can you believe it?
Prince Rogers Nelson (credit: Architectural Digest)
Talk about the unexpected! It’s like something out of a movie. This little escapade gives us a peek into Prince’s quirky world, where anything can happen, even on a regular old date.
Suggested“Stay away from the buffet”: Salma Hayek Couldn’t Resist Free Dinner, Had To Be Stopped By Prince From Going All Out Prince Took A Fan’s Jewelry Post-Blind Date Rendezvous
So, picture this: Prince, the legendary singer, goes on a blind date with a fan named Lisa Barber.
Prince Rogers Nelson (credit: Architectural Digest)
Talk about the unexpected! It’s like something out of a movie. This little escapade gives us a peek into Prince’s quirky world, where anything can happen, even on a regular old date.
Suggested“Stay away from the buffet”: Salma Hayek Couldn’t Resist Free Dinner, Had To Be Stopped By Prince From Going All Out Prince Took A Fan’s Jewelry Post-Blind Date Rendezvous
So, picture this: Prince, the legendary singer, goes on a blind date with a fan named Lisa Barber.
- 2/18/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Purple Rain, the stage musical adaptation of the classic Prince album and film, will make its pre-Broadway premiere next year in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis, producers announced today.
The musical will debut in spring 2025 at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre in Minneapolis as part of its 2024-2025 season. Exact production dates and additional production details will be announced in the coming weeks.
The announcement was made today by producer Orin Wolf.
In a joint statement, L Londell McMillan, former Prince manager and attorney and Chairman of The NorthStar Group, and Larry Mestel, Founder & CEO of Primary Wave Music, said, “Prince talked about adapting Purple Rain for the stage for years. It’s only fitting that we launch this world premiere musical version in the city where it all began, Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis. We’re very excited for the creative team to be inspired by the Minneapolis sound...
The musical will debut in spring 2025 at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre in Minneapolis as part of its 2024-2025 season. Exact production dates and additional production details will be announced in the coming weeks.
The announcement was made today by producer Orin Wolf.
In a joint statement, L Londell McMillan, former Prince manager and attorney and Chairman of The NorthStar Group, and Larry Mestel, Founder & CEO of Primary Wave Music, said, “Prince talked about adapting Purple Rain for the stage for years. It’s only fitting that we launch this world premiere musical version in the city where it all began, Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis. We’re very excited for the creative team to be inspired by the Minneapolis sound...
- 2/6/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Dolly Parton is celebrating her birthday Friday, January 19th, with a new deluxe edition of her November album Rockstar that includes fresh tracks.
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
- 1/19/2024
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Actress Carmen Electra has submitted paperwork to legally change her name to her stage moniker. The 51-year-old actress was born Tara Leigh Patrick but adopted her stage name on the advice of late singer Prince and she’s now taking legal steps to keep the moniker she is familiar to millions as.
According to RadarOnline.com, the ‘Baywatch’ star filed legal documents applying to have the name used on her government documents and all other important paperwork on 29 December, 2023, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Carmen previous how she first met the ‘Purple Rain’ singer when she auditioned for a female group he was putting together, and though she wasn’t chosen, she was stunned to receive a phone call afterwards, in which Prince offered to give her a song she’d written – but urged her to change her name.
She told OWN: “I received a call from Prince saying I...
According to RadarOnline.com, the ‘Baywatch’ star filed legal documents applying to have the name used on her government documents and all other important paperwork on 29 December, 2023, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Carmen previous how she first met the ‘Purple Rain’ singer when she auditioned for a female group he was putting together, and though she wasn’t chosen, she was stunned to receive a phone call afterwards, in which Prince offered to give her a song she’d written – but urged her to change her name.
She told OWN: “I received a call from Prince saying I...
- 1/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Purple Rain is heading to Broadway for a stage adaptation.
The movie, which stars the pop superstar Prince, will be adapted to the theater by a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins while Lileana Blain-Cruz will direct the show. Other details about the show will be announced in the coming months.
Purple Rain starred Prince as the Kid, an up-and-coming musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who juggles a difficult family life, competing against a rival band and finding romance. The movie was a huge hit, grossing $100 million worldwide, and the soundtrack to the film has sold over 25 million copies. Purple Rain also won the Academy Award for Best Score, which went to Prince.
L. Londell McMillan, chairman of The NorthStar Group, and Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, commented on the news.
“It’s been almost 40 years since Prince’s legendary film, Purple Rain, took the world by storm...
The movie, which stars the pop superstar Prince, will be adapted to the theater by a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins while Lileana Blain-Cruz will direct the show. Other details about the show will be announced in the coming months.
Purple Rain starred Prince as the Kid, an up-and-coming musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who juggles a difficult family life, competing against a rival band and finding romance. The movie was a huge hit, grossing $100 million worldwide, and the soundtrack to the film has sold over 25 million copies. Purple Rain also won the Academy Award for Best Score, which went to Prince.
L. Londell McMillan, chairman of The NorthStar Group, and Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, commented on the news.
“It’s been almost 40 years since Prince’s legendary film, Purple Rain, took the world by storm...
- 1/10/2024
- by Zach Ament
- Uinterview
Prince’s classic film Purple Rain is heading to the stage. Based on Albert Magnoli and William Blinn’s screenplay for the 1984 film, the musical will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, The New York Times reports.
Producer Orin Wolf, who is shepherding the theatrical adaptation of a separate music industry movie, Buena Vista Social Club, announced the news on Monday that he’s developing the stage adaptation. The resident director of Lincoln Center Theater, Blain-Crus was nominated for a 2022 revival of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth, which...
Producer Orin Wolf, who is shepherding the theatrical adaptation of a separate music industry movie, Buena Vista Social Club, announced the news on Monday that he’s developing the stage adaptation. The resident director of Lincoln Center Theater, Blain-Crus was nominated for a 2022 revival of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth, which...
- 1/8/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Prince’s Purple Rain is being adapted for the stage.
The production is based on Albert Magnoli and William Blinn’s 1984 screenplay – which itself was tied into Prince’s studio album of the same name. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, known for their recent Broadway work on Appropriate, will write the book, with Lileana Blain-Cruz (Skin of Our Teeth) is taking on the role of director.
Starring Prince in his acting debut, the movie Purple Rain grossed close to $100 million worldwide and took home the Oscar for best original score.
Additional details about the play will be announced at a later date.
Late last year, Prince’s estate shared a super deluxe reissue of his 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls, complete with 47 previously unreleased tracks.
See where Purple Rain stacks up in our ranking of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Prince’s Purple Rain Getting Stage Adaptation
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The production is based on Albert Magnoli and William Blinn’s 1984 screenplay – which itself was tied into Prince’s studio album of the same name. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, known for their recent Broadway work on Appropriate, will write the book, with Lileana Blain-Cruz (Skin of Our Teeth) is taking on the role of director.
Starring Prince in his acting debut, the movie Purple Rain grossed close to $100 million worldwide and took home the Oscar for best original score.
Additional details about the play will be announced at a later date.
Late last year, Prince’s estate shared a super deluxe reissue of his 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls, complete with 47 previously unreleased tracks.
See where Purple Rain stacks up in our ranking of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Prince’s Purple Rain Getting Stage Adaptation
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- 1/8/2024
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
A stage adaptation of Prince’s film Purple Rain is under development, with a world premiere in the works.
The adaptation will feature a score by Prince, who died in 2016, a book by Pulitzer-Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, whose play Appropriate is currently on Broadway, and direction by Lileana Blain-Cruz, who recently helmed Skin of Our Teeth on Broadway. The book is based on the original screenplay of Purple Rain, written by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn.
Additional details about the timing and location of the world premiere will be announced at a later date. Orin Wolf (A Band’s Visit) is producing.
The film version of Purple Rain, which was released in 1984 by Warner Bros., starred Prince as The Kid, an emerging rock musician in Minneapolis who is working through a difficult home environment, competing against a rival band and forming a new romance. In addition to the title song,...
The adaptation will feature a score by Prince, who died in 2016, a book by Pulitzer-Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, whose play Appropriate is currently on Broadway, and direction by Lileana Blain-Cruz, who recently helmed Skin of Our Teeth on Broadway. The book is based on the original screenplay of Purple Rain, written by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn.
Additional details about the timing and location of the world premiere will be announced at a later date. Orin Wolf (A Band’s Visit) is producing.
The film version of Purple Rain, which was released in 1984 by Warner Bros., starred Prince as The Kid, an emerging rock musician in Minneapolis who is working through a difficult home environment, competing against a rival band and forming a new romance. In addition to the title song,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Purple Rain, Prince’s smash 1984 music-packed film, is being developed for the stage by a Broadway producer, with a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and direction by Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz.
Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate is currently a hit on Broadway and an all-but-certain shoo-in for multiple Tony nominations this year. Blain-Cruz was Tony-nominated for her direction of the Lincoln Center Theater’s 2022 production of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth.
The stage adaptation will feature music and lyrics from Prince’s Purple Rain movie and album.
The project was announced today by Broadway producer Orin Wolf. Additional production details and timing will be announced in the coming months.
Although Wolf’s announcement did not specifically mention Broadway, instead simply saying the project is being developed for the stage, Broadway almost certainly must be on minds given the high-profiles and previous credits of the individuals involved, not...
Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate is currently a hit on Broadway and an all-but-certain shoo-in for multiple Tony nominations this year. Blain-Cruz was Tony-nominated for her direction of the Lincoln Center Theater’s 2022 production of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth.
The stage adaptation will feature music and lyrics from Prince’s Purple Rain movie and album.
The project was announced today by Broadway producer Orin Wolf. Additional production details and timing will be announced in the coming months.
Although Wolf’s announcement did not specifically mention Broadway, instead simply saying the project is being developed for the stage, Broadway almost certainly must be on minds given the high-profiles and previous credits of the individuals involved, not...
- 1/8/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
We remember the Alamo. Now, the Alamo Drafthouse is going to remember for you.
The movie chain is undertaking a year-long “Time Capsules” program, featuring curated films from 1974 to 1999.
Alamo Time Capsules is “a yearlong trek back through time that revisits both beloved blockbusters and forgotten favorites spanning six landmark cinema years — 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, and 1974. Title collections will span six to eight weeks and, rather than act as a ‘top ten list’ of films, instead will tell their part of the story of that year in cinema, culture, and history,” the chain said in its announcement.
The retrospective runs all year and will include nearly 150 different selections. Time Capsule collections will include special merchandise, custom Alamo Drafthouse menus, and special events.
First up: the year 1999 begins with films like Being John Malkovich, The Blair Witch Project, The Iron Giant, Cruel Intentions, Jawbreaker, The Matrix, and Run Lola Run.
“My first job was...
The movie chain is undertaking a year-long “Time Capsules” program, featuring curated films from 1974 to 1999.
Alamo Time Capsules is “a yearlong trek back through time that revisits both beloved blockbusters and forgotten favorites spanning six landmark cinema years — 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, and 1974. Title collections will span six to eight weeks and, rather than act as a ‘top ten list’ of films, instead will tell their part of the story of that year in cinema, culture, and history,” the chain said in its announcement.
The retrospective runs all year and will include nearly 150 different selections. Time Capsule collections will include special merchandise, custom Alamo Drafthouse menus, and special events.
First up: the year 1999 begins with films like Being John Malkovich, The Blair Witch Project, The Iron Giant, Cruel Intentions, Jawbreaker, The Matrix, and Run Lola Run.
“My first job was...
- 1/4/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Alamo Drafthouse is going back in time to ring in the New Year.
The cinema chain announced that starting January 5, a year-long Time Capsules program will feature curated films ranging from 1974 to 1999. Per the theater, Alamo Time Capsules is “a yearlong trek back through time that revisits both beloved blockbusters and forgotten favorites spanning six landmark cinema years — 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, and 1974. Title collections will span six to eight weeks and, rather than act as a ‘top ten list’ of films, instead will tell their part of the story of that year in cinema, culture, and history.”
The retrospective — the largest and most comprehensive in the company’s history — runs throughout 2024 and will include nearly 150 different selections. Upcoming Time Capsule collections will include special merchandise, custom Alamo Drafthouse menus, and special events. The year 1999 kicks off the program with films like “Being John Malkovich,” “The Iron Giant,” “Cruel Intentions,” “Pretty Woman,” “Jawbreaker,...
The cinema chain announced that starting January 5, a year-long Time Capsules program will feature curated films ranging from 1974 to 1999. Per the theater, Alamo Time Capsules is “a yearlong trek back through time that revisits both beloved blockbusters and forgotten favorites spanning six landmark cinema years — 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, and 1974. Title collections will span six to eight weeks and, rather than act as a ‘top ten list’ of films, instead will tell their part of the story of that year in cinema, culture, and history.”
The retrospective — the largest and most comprehensive in the company’s history — runs throughout 2024 and will include nearly 150 different selections. Upcoming Time Capsule collections will include special merchandise, custom Alamo Drafthouse menus, and special events. The year 1999 kicks off the program with films like “Being John Malkovich,” “The Iron Giant,” “Cruel Intentions,” “Pretty Woman,” “Jawbreaker,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella Parton, defends her after critics slam Dolly’s cheerleader outfit.
Dolly performed during the NFL halftime show on Thanksgiving while the Dallas Cowboys played the Washington Commanders. She decided to wear a bedazzled Cowboys cheerleader costume, including a blue long-sleeved crop top, a white vest with blue stars and matching shorts.
Some fans expressed their disapproval of the outfit online.
Stella defended her sister on X, stating, “I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the halftime show on Thanksgiving. To those of you being so critical of a 77-year-old kicking up her heels, I say f— yourself. Shame on you, not her.”
I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the half time show on Thanksgiving. To those of you being so critical of...
Dolly performed during the NFL halftime show on Thanksgiving while the Dallas Cowboys played the Washington Commanders. She decided to wear a bedazzled Cowboys cheerleader costume, including a blue long-sleeved crop top, a white vest with blue stars and matching shorts.
Some fans expressed their disapproval of the outfit online.
Stella defended her sister on X, stating, “I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the halftime show on Thanksgiving. To those of you being so critical of a 77-year-old kicking up her heels, I say f— yourself. Shame on you, not her.”
I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the half time show on Thanksgiving. To those of you being so critical of...
- 11/28/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Dolly Parton isn’t done rocking yet. After sharing her new album Rockstar last week, our November cover star has returned with two new bonus tracks: Her rendition of the Eddie Money’s “Two Tickets to Paradise,” plus a new version of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin.
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
- 11/20/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Country music legend Dolly Parton‘s Rockstar was released on November 17, a new album with 30 tracks and numerous guest stars.
At the release party on Thursday night in Nashville, she took time to pose with singers Linda Perry and Lainey Wilson.
The album features covers of some of rock’s biggest songs, such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and a rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain.”
Parton’s take on “Purple Rain” had a particularly strong effect on her fans.
One fan shared their view on social media, “Just heard the Dolly Parton version of Purple Rain from her ‘Rockstar’ album—chills, y’all, soooo good.”
Another fan expressed, “Dolly Parton’s version of ‘Purple Rain’ is breathtaking. I cry every time I listen to it. Thank you, Dolly, for this beautiful tribute to Prince.”
Parton took to social media to share her excitement about the album’s release.
At the release party on Thursday night in Nashville, she took time to pose with singers Linda Perry and Lainey Wilson.
The album features covers of some of rock’s biggest songs, such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and a rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain.”
Parton’s take on “Purple Rain” had a particularly strong effect on her fans.
One fan shared their view on social media, “Just heard the Dolly Parton version of Purple Rain from her ‘Rockstar’ album—chills, y’all, soooo good.”
Another fan expressed, “Dolly Parton’s version of ‘Purple Rain’ is breathtaking. I cry every time I listen to it. Thank you, Dolly, for this beautiful tribute to Prince.”
Parton took to social media to share her excitement about the album’s release.
- 11/17/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Rockstar, the star-studded rock’n’roll album by our November cover star, Dolly Parton, has arrived. Stream it below.
Inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rockstar is the 49th full-length release from Parton, and features a variety of new originals and classic rock covers, as well as a heap of guest appearances by artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, and many more.
Speaking with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Consequence’s most recent cover story, Parton explained that when she found out she was voted into the Rock Hall, she “didn’t feel like [she’d] earned it.” To make up for that, she got into the studio and cut a proper rock album, without cutting any corners. “That was important to me: not to half-ass do a record that’s a country girl singing some rock,...
Inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rockstar is the 49th full-length release from Parton, and features a variety of new originals and classic rock covers, as well as a heap of guest appearances by artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, and many more.
Speaking with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Consequence’s most recent cover story, Parton explained that when she found out she was voted into the Rock Hall, she “didn’t feel like [she’d] earned it.” To make up for that, she got into the studio and cut a proper rock album, without cutting any corners. “That was important to me: not to half-ass do a record that’s a country girl singing some rock,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
On Rockstar, which finally drops today, Dolly Parton challenged herself to get out of her comfort zone, focusing on singing rock & roll for the first time in her career. She wrote a few songs for the album, but the vast majority of the tracks are covers, including some surprising picks.
Her rendition of Prince and the Revolution’s “Purple Rain” leans deep into the gospel feel of the song, giving Parton space to vocalize all the melisma she can handle where Prince played guitar. It starts with church organ and a little Hendrixy guitar riffing,...
Her rendition of Prince and the Revolution’s “Purple Rain” leans deep into the gospel feel of the song, giving Parton space to vocalize all the melisma she can handle where Prince played guitar. It starts with church organ and a little Hendrixy guitar riffing,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
To borrow a phrase from Jack London’s 1909 novel Martin Eden, which is a book that Twilight Singers frontman Greg Dulli once found profoundly inspirational, the Black Out the Windows box set represents the band’s “work performed.” Did you appreciate these recordings when they were new? Or are you interested in them based on their reputation? Unlike Eden, a proletarian striver-turned-famous author who chided latecomers for sucking up to him after he achieved fame for work already performed, Dulli is more understanding of latecomer. If you weren’t around...
- 11/10/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Free TV Networks, a new programming entity with a presence in both over-the-air broadcast and streaming, has enlisted Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate and Gray Television as partners and suppliers.
The new company is founded and led by Jonathan Katz, who gained attention a decade ago by creating multicast networks, or “diginets” using spectrum made available via the TV industry’s conversion to high-definition signals during the 2000s. That portfolio of networks, including Bounce, Escape and Grit was acquired in 2017 by E.W. Scripps for $292 million.
The first channels from Free TV will be networks centered on African-American programming and Westerns. Launching New Year’s Day as a diginet, the flagship brand will be The365. It will cater to African-American viewers with a lineup of movies and series like
Warner Bros.’ I Am Legend, Purple Rain and Queen Sugar along with Lionsgate titles like Crash, Monster’s Ball,...
The new company is founded and led by Jonathan Katz, who gained attention a decade ago by creating multicast networks, or “diginets” using spectrum made available via the TV industry’s conversion to high-definition signals during the 2000s. That portfolio of networks, including Bounce, Escape and Grit was acquired in 2017 by E.W. Scripps for $292 million.
The first channels from Free TV will be networks centered on African-American programming and Westerns. Launching New Year’s Day as a diginet, the flagship brand will be The365. It will cater to African-American viewers with a lineup of movies and series like
Warner Bros.’ I Am Legend, Purple Rain and Queen Sugar along with Lionsgate titles like Crash, Monster’s Ball,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Crazy Legs Features has nabbed film rights to The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince, the bestseller from Mayte Garcia, chronicling her romance with the iconic musical artist, for development as a scripted biopic. With the WGA strike in the rearview mirror, the company is now in search of a writer to pen the adaptation.
The first wife of the superstar born Prince Rogers Nelson, Mayte’s bestseller offers a perspective on Prince through their intensely personal relationship that shows a depth and nuance never revealed of the famously private and beloved artist. The book’s title is inspired by the hit song Prince wrote about their legendary love story that started backstage at a concert. What began as a friendship between two artists blossomed into a romance, thrived as a fairytale from their wedding day, and then struggled due to the devastating losses that ultimately ended their marriage in 2000. Still,...
The first wife of the superstar born Prince Rogers Nelson, Mayte’s bestseller offers a perspective on Prince through their intensely personal relationship that shows a depth and nuance never revealed of the famously private and beloved artist. The book’s title is inspired by the hit song Prince wrote about their legendary love story that started backstage at a concert. What began as a friendship between two artists blossomed into a romance, thrived as a fairytale from their wedding day, and then struggled due to the devastating losses that ultimately ended their marriage in 2000. Still,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Performer Apollonia Kotero recently recalled how musician/filmmaker Prince was so magical, that he even smelled like the color purple.
“He smelled great. He smelled like purple. If that makes any sense. He was as cute as a button, really cute. Beautiful eyes and extremely shy, super shy. I could just tell he was,” she recalled during a podcast appearance.
Prince was ‘terrified’ to meet Apollonia
Kotero auditioned and ultimately landed the role of Apollonia in Prince’s seminal film Purple Rain. Loosely based on his own life, Prince played the role of “The Kid,” an aspiring musician who hoped to avoid the same mistakes his father had made. He falls for Apollonia, who was another singer at a local club.
Casting Prince’s leading lady in Purple Rain was important to Prince. “It was almost like he was terrified of just meeting me,” Kotero said on the Behind the...
“He smelled great. He smelled like purple. If that makes any sense. He was as cute as a button, really cute. Beautiful eyes and extremely shy, super shy. I could just tell he was,” she recalled during a podcast appearance.
Prince was ‘terrified’ to meet Apollonia
Kotero auditioned and ultimately landed the role of Apollonia in Prince’s seminal film Purple Rain. Loosely based on his own life, Prince played the role of “The Kid,” an aspiring musician who hoped to avoid the same mistakes his father had made. He falls for Apollonia, who was another singer at a local club.
Casting Prince’s leading lady in Purple Rain was important to Prince. “It was almost like he was terrified of just meeting me,” Kotero said on the Behind the...
- 10/10/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
(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.)
Metallica is, without question, one of the biggest music acts in history. They've sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and have played on every single continent -- yes, even Antarctica. Not bad for a thrash metal band that seemingly had very little commercial upside and originally tried to call their first album "Metal Up Your Ass." In 2013, after more than 30 years of conquering the music industry, Metallica set its sights on conquering the big screen with a wildly ambitious concert film. Unfortunately for James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, the venture proved to be arguably the biggest financial misfire of their storied career.
Released in the fall of 2013, "Metallica: Through the Never" was not only an immaculately filmed 3D concert but an artistic,...
Metallica is, without question, one of the biggest music acts in history. They've sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and have played on every single continent -- yes, even Antarctica. Not bad for a thrash metal band that seemingly had very little commercial upside and originally tried to call their first album "Metal Up Your Ass." In 2013, after more than 30 years of conquering the music industry, Metallica set its sights on conquering the big screen with a wildly ambitious concert film. Unfortunately for James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, the venture proved to be arguably the biggest financial misfire of their storied career.
Released in the fall of 2013, "Metallica: Through the Never" was not only an immaculately filmed 3D concert but an artistic,...
- 10/8/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
U2 kicked off their “U2:uv Achtung Baby” residency at Las Vegas’ Msg Sphere on Friday night. The sphere, which cost $2.3 billion to construct, features a wraparound interior LED screen, 170,000 ultra-directional speakers that utilize beamforming technology to deliver targeted audio to every seat in the venue, and a haptic flooring system, among many other high-tech features.
Bono and co. made full use of these features as they ran through a 22-song set that included material from their 1991 studio album, Achtung Baby, as well as their new song “Atomic City” and classics like “Vertigo,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” With or Without You,” and “Beautiful Day.”
Oftentimes, the 35-story building’s floor-to-ceiling screens would project Es Devlin and Brian Eno-inspired artwork, while fans were treated to a crystal clear street view of Sin City during their new Vegas-inspired song. At one point, moving visuals came down from the ceiling to suspend over the audience,...
Bono and co. made full use of these features as they ran through a 22-song set that included material from their 1991 studio album, Achtung Baby, as well as their new song “Atomic City” and classics like “Vertigo,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” With or Without You,” and “Beautiful Day.”
Oftentimes, the 35-story building’s floor-to-ceiling screens would project Es Devlin and Brian Eno-inspired artwork, while fans were treated to a crystal clear street view of Sin City during their new Vegas-inspired song. At one point, moving visuals came down from the ceiling to suspend over the audience,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
U2 is kicking off their 25-night run at Las Vegas’ Sphere with U2:uv Achtung Baby Live At Sphere!
The legendary band kicked off their residency on Friday night (September 29) at the Sphere at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.
The setlist includes all of their classic 1991 album Achtung Baby, as well as tracks from Rattle and Hum, fan favorites, and a new song that the band released over the weekend, “Atomic City.”
Keep reading to find out more…
During the mid-section, Bono revealed that the band plans to focus on a different album during that section – much like Taylor Swift‘s “secret songs” section of the Eras Tour.
Variety speculates that the band may have gone with Rattle and Hum songs on opening night because the album’s producer Jimmy Iovine was in the audience, alongside stars like Kate Hudson, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, as well as Paul McCartney.
The legendary band kicked off their residency on Friday night (September 29) at the Sphere at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.
The setlist includes all of their classic 1991 album Achtung Baby, as well as tracks from Rattle and Hum, fan favorites, and a new song that the band released over the weekend, “Atomic City.”
Keep reading to find out more…
During the mid-section, Bono revealed that the band plans to focus on a different album during that section – much like Taylor Swift‘s “secret songs” section of the Eras Tour.
Variety speculates that the band may have gone with Rattle and Hum songs on opening night because the album’s producer Jimmy Iovine was in the audience, alongside stars like Kate Hudson, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, as well as Paul McCartney.
- 9/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
As far as the music documentary is an extension of a brand experience, Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero provides an illuminating look behind the scenes, demystifying the artist while also existing within the spirit of their on-screen persona. A boundary breaker, Lil Nas X (birth name Montero Lamar Hill) embodies a seductive enigma, allowing his co-directors Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel to interview him in bed at one point. The artist rose to fame with his country rap single “Old Town Road” before coming out on Twitter/X in what some viewed as a betrayal. Estrada and Manuel thankfully save us from Rudy Giuliani’s podcast commentary after his unapologetically queer album Montero drops with its first single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”
Lil Nas X’s identity has always been a lightning rod and the film’s TIFF premiere was allegedly delayed due to a bomb...
Lil Nas X’s identity has always been a lightning rod and the film’s TIFF premiere was allegedly delayed due to a bomb...
- 9/25/2023
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall’s board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.
“Jann Wenner has been removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation,” the hall said Saturday, a day after Wenner’s comments were published in a New York Times interview.
Wenner created a firestorm doing publicity for his new book “The Masters,” which features interviews with musicians Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend and U2’s Bono — all white and male.
Read More: ‘Rolling Stone’ Founder Jann Wenner Says He Only Interviewed White Men For New Book On Rock Legends Because Women And Black Artists Aren’t ‘Articulate Enough’
Asked why...
“Jann Wenner has been removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation,” the hall said Saturday, a day after Wenner’s comments were published in a New York Times interview.
Wenner created a firestorm doing publicity for his new book “The Masters,” which features interviews with musicians Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend and U2’s Bono — all white and male.
Read More: ‘Rolling Stone’ Founder Jann Wenner Says He Only Interviewed White Men For New Book On Rock Legends Because Women And Black Artists Aren’t ‘Articulate Enough’
Asked why...
- 9/17/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
If Pearl Jam’s surprise-filled setlist from the opening show of their 2023 tour didn’t already suggest a special run was incoming, they confirmed it on night two with a bust-out of Pink Floyd’s “Brain Damage” for the first time since 2010.
On Saturday, Pearl Jam hosted their second consecutive concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota and delivered the long-dormant cover mid-set. As Vedder began to play the song’s opening notes, he laughed and said offhandedly “I’m losing my mind,” but gathered himself up quite well to perform a haunting, solo rendition before leading into the band’s 2002 single, “I Am Mine.” Watch fan-captured footage of “Brain Damage” below.
Elsewhere in the set, the band dusted off 2006’s “Severed Hand” and 2009’s “Got Some,” both for the first time in five years. They also covered Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” and...
On Saturday, Pearl Jam hosted their second consecutive concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota and delivered the long-dormant cover mid-set. As Vedder began to play the song’s opening notes, he laughed and said offhandedly “I’m losing my mind,” but gathered himself up quite well to perform a haunting, solo rendition before leading into the band’s 2002 single, “I Am Mine.” Watch fan-captured footage of “Brain Damage” below.
Elsewhere in the set, the band dusted off 2006’s “Severed Hand” and 2009’s “Got Some,” both for the first time in five years. They also covered Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” and...
- 9/4/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton means business.
Appearing this week on BBC Radio 2, the country legend revealed the reason she had to turn down an invitation to tea with Kate Middleton.
Read More: Dolly Parton Says She Would Rather ‘Drop Dead Onstage’ Than Opt For Retirement
“This time, Lordy, I even got invited to have tea with Kate but I couldn’t even go,” she said, talking about coming to London for work. “I thought it was very sweet and nice of her to invite me and one of these days I’m going to get to do that – that would be great.”
Parton then added, “But she wasn’t going to promote my rock album so I had to say no.”
On Nov. 17, the singer will release her first ever rock album, Rockstar, which she set out to record after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
When...
Appearing this week on BBC Radio 2, the country legend revealed the reason she had to turn down an invitation to tea with Kate Middleton.
Read More: Dolly Parton Says She Would Rather ‘Drop Dead Onstage’ Than Opt For Retirement
“This time, Lordy, I even got invited to have tea with Kate but I couldn’t even go,” she said, talking about coming to London for work. “I thought it was very sweet and nice of her to invite me and one of these days I’m going to get to do that – that would be great.”
Parton then added, “But she wasn’t going to promote my rock album so I had to say no.”
On Nov. 17, the singer will release her first ever rock album, Rockstar, which she set out to record after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
When...
- 8/28/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The global music scene is abuzz with excitement as the legendary English band UB40 feat. Ali Campbell makes a triumphant return to India with an unforgettable, ‘The Goldies’ India Tour. With their timeless melodies and iconic hits, this tour promises an enthralling journey that will evoke cherished memories and ignite newfound excitement.
Renowned for their reggae-pop spirit and chart-topping tracks, the Band has carved its name into music history since the 80s, captivating audiences worldwide. This highly anticipated tour marks the one & only Ali Campbell, one of the Founding Members’ & the Original Lead Singer of the Band’s Indian comeback post 1999, offering an experience that is set to redefine entertainment.
The tour will grace three cities – Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi – allowing fans across the nation to immerse themselves in the magic of UB40 feat. Ali Campbell’s music. The band has the distinction of being the most traveled amongst...
Renowned for their reggae-pop spirit and chart-topping tracks, the Band has carved its name into music history since the 80s, captivating audiences worldwide. This highly anticipated tour marks the one & only Ali Campbell, one of the Founding Members’ & the Original Lead Singer of the Band’s Indian comeback post 1999, offering an experience that is set to redefine entertainment.
The tour will grace three cities – Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi – allowing fans across the nation to immerse themselves in the magic of UB40 feat. Ali Campbell’s music. The band has the distinction of being the most traveled amongst...
- 8/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
It’s been less than two weeks since the video for Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” made its way onto YouTube and the life of the Farmville, Virginia-based country singer hasn’t been the same since. The once-unknown songwriter, who as recently as August 7 claimed to be living off the grid in a camper with his three dogs, has found the kind of viral success that many musicians dream of with the populist anthem, which has been viewed more than 26 million times in its original upload to YouTube,...
- 8/20/2023
- by Rob Arcand
- Rollingstone.com
No one was afraid of cinematic excess in the ’80s, and nothing says “cinematic excess” quite as perfectly as the rock musical, a sub-genre that took on all sorts of (rockin’ and rollin’ and just plain bitchin’) shapes in the decade that birthed everything from “Purple Rain” to “Flashdance” and “The Blues Brothers.”
Buried amongst a decade rife with musicals, rock jams, and the frequent intersection of the two is Walter Hill’s raucous “Streets of Fire,” an intensely creative rock musical fantasy filled with fantastic visuals and even better songs. It’s about as cool a film as anyone could ever hope to see, no matter the decade.
When it was released in the summer of 1984, the film was a box office bust: it made just $8 million on its $14.5 million budget, scuppering plans for an official trilogy, ultimately landing young star Diane Lane a Razzie nom (vile!), and sending...
Buried amongst a decade rife with musicals, rock jams, and the frequent intersection of the two is Walter Hill’s raucous “Streets of Fire,” an intensely creative rock musical fantasy filled with fantastic visuals and even better songs. It’s about as cool a film as anyone could ever hope to see, no matter the decade.
When it was released in the summer of 1984, the film was a box office bust: it made just $8 million on its $14.5 million budget, scuppering plans for an official trilogy, ultimately landing young star Diane Lane a Razzie nom (vile!), and sending...
- 8/15/2023
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
You’d think an artist as influential and groundbreaking as Prince would have been showered in Grammys, but that’s far from the truth. Throughout his career, Prince was only awarded seven times. Indeed, while the Grammys certainly weren’t dismissive of him, you would probably expect him to have won more than that, or at least to have won in a major category. Throughout his career, the eclectic musician only got three general field nominations: Album of the Year for “Purple Rain” and “Sign O’ the Times,” both of which he infamously lost, and Song of the Year for penning Sinéad O’Connor’s smash hit “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Still, there’s a lot to unpack from Prince’s wild Grammy history, including wins that you might not expect and losses that leave us wondering what exactly voters were on.
SEEGrammys flashback: How did Bruno Mars beat Justin Timberlake and...
SEEGrammys flashback: How did Bruno Mars beat Justin Timberlake and...
- 7/30/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Dolly Parton is giving fans a taste of her upcoming rock album by releasing two iconic Queen covers included on the project.
The country icon debuted the covers “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in a music video that also promotes the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The Olympic-themed video celebrates athletes around the world, including Olympic medalists, and sports fans ahead of next year’s games
Read More: Dolly Parton Says She Would Rather ‘Drop Dead Onstage’ Than Opt For Retirement
“I love the Olympics!” Parton said in a statement, per Entertainment Weekly. “I do my best to plan my schedule to watch as much of it as I possibly can. I tape it just in case I miss the live action on a certain day and watch it back as soon as possible. I laugh, I cry, I scream, there are no losers in the Olympics...
The country icon debuted the covers “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in a music video that also promotes the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The Olympic-themed video celebrates athletes around the world, including Olympic medalists, and sports fans ahead of next year’s games
Read More: Dolly Parton Says She Would Rather ‘Drop Dead Onstage’ Than Opt For Retirement
“I love the Olympics!” Parton said in a statement, per Entertainment Weekly. “I do my best to plan my schedule to watch as much of it as I possibly can. I tape it just in case I miss the live action on a certain day and watch it back as soon as possible. I laugh, I cry, I scream, there are no losers in the Olympics...
- 7/27/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Los Angeles, July 17 (Ians) Singer Taylor Swift continues to make her mark in history and the release of ‘Speak Now’ (Taylor’s Version) has given the songstress a major win.
The re-recorded ‘Speak Now’ made its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart joining three other Swift albums in the Top 10. Swift’s achievement marked the first time a woman has ever done this in 60 years and only one of three living artists to have ever scored such a feat, reports Deadline.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) moved 716,000 album-equivalent units during its first week, according to Billboard. Swift’s other three albums in the Top 10 are Midnights(2022) at No. 5, Lover (2019) at No. 7 and Folklore (2020) at No. 10.
Previously, Herb Alpert had four albums in the Top 10 with Going Places at No. 2, Whipped Cream & Other Delights at No. 3, South of the Border at No. 9 and The Lonely Bull at No. 10. The other...
The re-recorded ‘Speak Now’ made its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart joining three other Swift albums in the Top 10. Swift’s achievement marked the first time a woman has ever done this in 60 years and only one of three living artists to have ever scored such a feat, reports Deadline.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) moved 716,000 album-equivalent units during its first week, according to Billboard. Swift’s other three albums in the Top 10 are Midnights(2022) at No. 5, Lover (2019) at No. 7 and Folklore (2020) at No. 10.
Previously, Herb Alpert had four albums in the Top 10 with Going Places at No. 2, Whipped Cream & Other Delights at No. 3, South of the Border at No. 9 and The Lonely Bull at No. 10. The other...
- 7/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Taylor Swift continues to make her mark in history and the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) has given the songstress a major win.
The re-recorded Speak Now made its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart joining three other Swift albums in the Top 10. Swift’s achievement marked the first time a woman has ever done this in 60 years and only one of three living artists to have ever scored such a feat.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) moved 716,000 album-equivalent units during its first week, according to Billboard. Swift’s other three albums in the Top 10 are Midnights (2022) at No. 5, Lover (2019) at No. 7 and Folklore (2020) at No. 10.
Previously, Herb Alpert had four albums in the Top 10 with Going Places at No. 2, Whipped Cream & Other Delights at No. 3, South of the Border at No. 9 and The Lonely Bull at No. 10. The other artist that accomplished this feat was Prince,...
The re-recorded Speak Now made its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart joining three other Swift albums in the Top 10. Swift’s achievement marked the first time a woman has ever done this in 60 years and only one of three living artists to have ever scored such a feat.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) moved 716,000 album-equivalent units during its first week, according to Billboard. Swift’s other three albums in the Top 10 are Midnights (2022) at No. 5, Lover (2019) at No. 7 and Folklore (2020) at No. 10.
Previously, Herb Alpert had four albums in the Top 10 with Going Places at No. 2, Whipped Cream & Other Delights at No. 3, South of the Border at No. 9 and The Lonely Bull at No. 10. The other artist that accomplished this feat was Prince,...
- 7/17/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift has broken yet another record with Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).
The superstar is the first living artist in nearly 60 years to have at least four albums at the same time in the top 10 on Billboard’s 200 chart. Midnights, Lover and Folklore join Swift’s newest album on the chart, where it sits at No. 1.
The only other living artist to do so was Herb Alpert in 1966 with his albums Going Places, Whipped Cream & Other Delights, South of the Border and The Lonely Bull, according to Billboard. Following Prince’s death in 2016, the star had five albums in the top 10 — The Very Best of Prince, Purple Rain, The Hits/The B-Sides, Ultimate and 1999.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) marked Swift’s 12th No. 1 album on Billboard’s chart and her third rerecorded and rereleased album, which includes hits like “Mine,” “Dear John,” “Back to December” and “Ours.”
The...
The superstar is the first living artist in nearly 60 years to have at least four albums at the same time in the top 10 on Billboard’s 200 chart. Midnights, Lover and Folklore join Swift’s newest album on the chart, where it sits at No. 1.
The only other living artist to do so was Herb Alpert in 1966 with his albums Going Places, Whipped Cream & Other Delights, South of the Border and The Lonely Bull, according to Billboard. Following Prince’s death in 2016, the star had five albums in the top 10 — The Very Best of Prince, Purple Rain, The Hits/The B-Sides, Ultimate and 1999.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) marked Swift’s 12th No. 1 album on Billboard’s chart and her third rerecorded and rereleased album, which includes hits like “Mine,” “Dear John,” “Back to December” and “Ours.”
The...
- 7/16/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tl;Dr:
The Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear was almost prevented from appearing in Prince’s “Raspberry Beret” video. He explained why he was kept in the music video at the last minute. “Raspberry Beret” almost reached the top of the chart in the United States.
The Foo Fighters were one of the most influential classic rock bands of the 1990s. During the 1980s, the Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear appeared in the music video for Prince’s “Raspberry Beret.” He revealed his interactions with Prince were bizarre.
The Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear was in Prince’s ‘Raspberry Beret’ video because he was punk
During a 2020 interview with Loudersound, Smear said he used to work as an extra in his early career. He got cast in film, television shows, and music videos when directors needed punk rockers for a scene. He was one of many extras who appeared in “Raspberry Beret.”
“They...
The Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear was almost prevented from appearing in Prince’s “Raspberry Beret” video. He explained why he was kept in the music video at the last minute. “Raspberry Beret” almost reached the top of the chart in the United States.
The Foo Fighters were one of the most influential classic rock bands of the 1990s. During the 1980s, the Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear appeared in the music video for Prince’s “Raspberry Beret.” He revealed his interactions with Prince were bizarre.
The Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear was in Prince’s ‘Raspberry Beret’ video because he was punk
During a 2020 interview with Loudersound, Smear said he used to work as an extra in his early career. He got cast in film, television shows, and music videos when directors needed punk rockers for a scene. He was one of many extras who appeared in “Raspberry Beret.”
“They...
- 7/16/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Museum of Modern Art
Films by Jacques Rivette, Jane Campion, Harmony Korine, and John Waters screen in “Views from the Vault.”
Film Forum
A massive Billy Wilder retrospective is underway; Godard’s Contempt and Midnight Cowboy play in 4K restorations.
Roxy Cinema
35mm prints of Donnie Darko, Manhattan, and Preminger’s Laura screen.
Anthology Film Archives
Eight films by Nagisa Ōshima, one of the greatest Japanese directors, are subject of a retrospective while Sunrise plays in Essential Cinema.
Museum of the Moving Image
A summer movie series includes Purple Rain and Do the Right Thing, while a print of The Royal Tenenbaums screens on Saturday.
Film at Lincoln Center
As The Mother and the Whore continues in a 4K restoration.
IFC Center
The David Lynch and Studio Ghibli retrospectives continue while Scary Movie, Raising Arizona, and A Nightmare on Elm Street have late showings.
Museum of Modern Art
Films by Jacques Rivette, Jane Campion, Harmony Korine, and John Waters screen in “Views from the Vault.”
Film Forum
A massive Billy Wilder retrospective is underway; Godard’s Contempt and Midnight Cowboy play in 4K restorations.
Roxy Cinema
35mm prints of Donnie Darko, Manhattan, and Preminger’s Laura screen.
Anthology Film Archives
Eight films by Nagisa Ōshima, one of the greatest Japanese directors, are subject of a retrospective while Sunrise plays in Essential Cinema.
Museum of the Moving Image
A summer movie series includes Purple Rain and Do the Right Thing, while a print of The Royal Tenenbaums screens on Saturday.
Film at Lincoln Center
As The Mother and the Whore continues in a 4K restoration.
IFC Center
The David Lynch and Studio Ghibli retrospectives continue while Scary Movie, Raising Arizona, and A Nightmare on Elm Street have late showings.
- 7/14/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Dolly Parton’s upcoming album, Rockstar, features an exciting lineup of classic rock songs with an all-star cast. Many of these songs are iconic tracks that are considered untouchable. Artists can record their own version of them, but they will most likely pale in comparison to the original. Parton is a wonderful singer who can successfully put her own spin on other songs, but there were two songs people told her to stay away from.
Dolly Parton was urged to steer clear of ‘Free Bird’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Rockstar is Dolly Parton’s first rock album and she is not pulling any punches. The album consists of 30 songs, mostly covers with a few Parton originals. A few of these tracks include “Let It Be,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”.
Two songs featured on the album are Lynyrd Skynyrd...
Dolly Parton was urged to steer clear of ‘Free Bird’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Rockstar is Dolly Parton’s first rock album and she is not pulling any punches. The album consists of 30 songs, mostly covers with a few Parton originals. A few of these tracks include “Let It Be,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”.
Two songs featured on the album are Lynyrd Skynyrd...
- 7/5/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“The Idol” has been the TV season’s spite-watch de rigueur – a mess of untenably dated misogyny, homophobia, angry interpersonal sexual violence and traumatic hair styles, all of it justified in the service of reminding the world: Never trust a dude with a rat tail.
Despite that, the show’s icily epic music — made by its creators and actors, in and out of character — has been mesmerizing… thrillingly so, even. The music was initially broken down as a series of EPs released between June 9-30, and now those weekly teasers are captured in full on “The Idol (Music from the HBO Original Series),” a soundtrack that stands as a far more rewarding and cohesive document than its televised counterpart.
The collection kicks off with “The Lure (Main Theme)” from the Weeknd and Mike Dean — aka “muthafucking” Mike Dean, the self-proclaimed stoner, vintage-synth-heavy producer-composer who played a heightened version of himself...
Despite that, the show’s icily epic music — made by its creators and actors, in and out of character — has been mesmerizing… thrillingly so, even. The music was initially broken down as a series of EPs released between June 9-30, and now those weekly teasers are captured in full on “The Idol (Music from the HBO Original Series),” a soundtrack that stands as a far more rewarding and cohesive document than its televised counterpart.
The collection kicks off with “The Lure (Main Theme)” from the Weeknd and Mike Dean — aka “muthafucking” Mike Dean, the self-proclaimed stoner, vintage-synth-heavy producer-composer who played a heightened version of himself...
- 6/30/2023
- by A.D. Amorosi
- Variety Film + TV
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