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and women, ultimately marrying his bride Ernestine.Richard Wayne Penniman, who died in 2020, was many things, hence the revealing new documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything, directed and produced by Lisa Cortés (All In: The Fight for Democracy), who sought to capture the mercurial musician’s many contradictions and put into perspective his undeniable cultural impact.“I realized that in looking at Richard’s history, he’s like, I always say, a pendulum,” says Cortés. “He’s going back and forth. He’s out, he bursts on the scene.
He’s flamboyant. Then, he thinks the world’s coming to an end. He goes to Bible College.
He marries a woman. He leaves rock and roll. Wait a minute! He’s doing gospel music.
Wait a minute! He’s divorced. He wants to be the Living Flame. So, you know, Richard has this push-pull between the sacred and the profane.”Every facet of Richard’s life is considered, including his early days performing as drag persona Princess LaVonne, and the musical influence of queer mentors like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Billy Wright, and nearly forgotten R&B butch queen Esquerita.The movie, which relies on abundant footage of Little Richard in performances and candid interviews — along with testimony from luminaries Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Billy Porter, and Nona Hendryx, to name a few — remarkably also turns up an interview with Richard’s wife Ernestine, who remembers him fondly.“Ernestine is the craziest story,” Cortés recalls.
“We tried to find her when we were making the film, and people were like, ‘No, she’s dead. She’s dead.’ You Google her, she’s dead. And then we were finishing the film, the film was locked.
New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer.
Post Malone’s upcoming album ‘Austin’ was originally intended to be an “acoustic” record, those close to the rapper have revealed.Yesterday (May 16), Malone – real name Austin Post – revealed the name, release date and artwork for his fifth album. He also announced a North American tour starting in July, at which Malone promised “cool new production, new songs, and a very, very handsome man up on stage.”Earlier this month on May 3, the rapper hosted an exclusive listening event for the press to hear his album – where those present were first to hear the record outside of his label and close circle.Before playing the album, Mercury Records president Tyler Arnold spoke about the artist’s intentions for the record.
Riley Keough is remembering Lisa Marie Presley on her first Mother’s Day without her.
“Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take” and “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” anymore.But the former Police frontman isn’t about to go chasing the charts in his golden years.“I’m 71 now, so my music has to reflect who I am, so I’m not desperately trying to get on the K-pop charts,” Sting told Music Week. “But there’s something about being a young musician, a young songwriter; it’s just kind of balls to the wall, let’s go for it. That energy is something that you can’t discount.”The English rock icon will become an Ivors Academy Fellow in London on May 18, receiving the highest honor from the songwriting organization.“Songwriting is a craft, and the Ivor Novello is its guild, if you like, so to be invited to be part of the fellowship is a great honor and one I don’t take for granted at all,” said Sting, who was born Gordon Sumner.Despite no longer trying to keep up with the BTS’s of the world, the 17-time Grammy winner still knows a great song when he writes — or hears — it.“Well, we all know it when we hear it,” said Sting.
I Want My MTV,” “completely destroyed. “I mean broken glass tables, broken televisions, a full wet-bar with every glass broken,” the book reveals.Loder’s room was junked as well.Though a smiling Loder denied doing it — MTV kicked in with Nirvana’s tour manager to cover some $30,000 worth of damage — Finnerty has her doubts: “I have a hard time believing Krist would ruin his room and then ruin Kurt’s room, too.”But that was then.
Robert De Niro surprised fans when he revealed that he had become a father again at the age of 79. The actor shared the news Monday during an interview with ET Canada while discussing his new movie "About My Father" and parenthood. When asked about his six children, the Academy Award winner clarified, "seven, actually.
Dolly Parton told ET's Rachel Smith she's got some exciting things up her sleeve for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.Parton, who looked like quintessential country royalty in a shimmery jumpsuit Thursday while walking the red carpet, looked cool, calm and collected as she gets ready to host — alongside Garth Brooks — her second consecutive ACM Awards.«I feel good,» she tells ET. «I've got a lot of clothes to change into. Got a lot of fun things that we're doing tonight with Garth.
EXCLUSIVE: Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to The Stones and Brian Jones, a documentary about the “lost creative genius” who launched – and named – The Rolling Stones.
Piers Morgan is again facing questions about his involvement in phone hacking as part of a High Court legal war being waged by Prince Harry and other celebrities.
Dolly Parton has revealed the star-studded tracklist from her forthcoming album ‘Rockstar’ which is set for release later this year.The LP will feature nine original songs and 21 covers of rock classics such as Heart‘s ‘Magic Man’, Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’, The Rolling Stones‘ ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and many more. The tracklist is a rock lover’s dream as the majority of the songs feature many of the greats such as Sting, Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Steve Perry, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and more.“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album ‘Rockstar’!” Parton said in a statement.“I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure.
The Italian premieres of Cannes Film Festival opener Jeanne du Barry starring Johnny Depp and Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny will be among the international highlights of the 69th Taormina Film Festival which gave a taster of its line-up at press conference in Rome on Tuesday.
's landmark 20th season: the network's first-ever all-star season!Christian Siriano, an all-star in his own right, returns as a mentor, while Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth are all back as judges, all ready to critique the couture of 14 fan-favorite designers from across the series' 19 seasons. It's a chance at redemption, as this cast features no returning winners. Each 90-minute episode will feature challenges that test the designers' artistry and push their limits, including an unconventional challenge that takes everyone by surprise.
EXCLUSIVE: Drake’s DreamCrew Entertainment, producers of Dear Mama, Euphoria, and Top Boy is pleased to announce its association as executive producers with Rosie Filmwaze LLC whose The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons receives its U.S. theatrical premiere at New York’s Film Forum today.
How did album covers become an art form all its own? Anton Corbijn looks at one of the medium’s most respected duos in “Squaring The Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis).” Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell’s art design studio Hipgnosis is behind some of the music industry’s most legendary covers, including Pink Floyd‘s “Dark Side Of The Moon.” And while the pair’s visionary work inspired artists around the world,their story wasn’t without its pitfalls.
The Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’ as if it were performed by The Beatles.Over recent months, music lovers have been using AI methods to create “new music” and collaborations with their favourite artists, including The Weeknd, Drake, Kanye West and more. However, one of the latest projects shared shows that fans can also bring some of their nostalgic favourites back to life, and create new versions of iconic 1960s tracks.One of the most recent covers, shared last month, shows just that — depicting the iconic 1966 Beach Boys track, ‘God Only Knows’ being played in the style of The Beatles.Starting with AI-generated vocals, the track also features a dreamy duet with Paul McCartney and John Lennon, as well as backing harmonies from drummer Ringo Starr and an a cappella ending.
King Charles’ Coronation will bring us together at what has indisputably been a tough time for the country, with royal experts predicting it will provide just the tonic we need.The 6 May ceremony at Westminster Abbey kicks off a special three-day Bank Holiday extravaganza that will see Britons and members of the Commonwealth salute the crowning of our new King. And while the coronation itself will undoubtedly be a time to toast the monarch, the following day, 7 May, is when the nation will really let its collective hair down.The Coronation Big Lunch – organised by the Eden Project – will see neighbours and communities across the country throw street parties and share food together in what’s being described as “a nationwide act of celebration and friendship”.
debuted on Amazon Music and Audible on Thursday — details how the King of Pop pored over market research in which people would make harsh comments about his looks and idiosyncrasies.“He wanted to know … I would take stacks of surveys, and some things that you or I would not be able to take as a human being — he took it all in,” said Dan Beck, who, as an executive at Epic Records, began working with Jackson right before the release of his 1991 album “Dangerous.”“At that time, some of the non-musical issues were surfacing, some of the tabloid stuff — you know, plastic surgery, all that stuff. And we were very, very concerned about these things getting in the way of Michael’s music.”“There was a concern that pop radio would turn on Michael because he was just too weird to be a pop star,” added Jay Smooth, who co-hosts “Think Twice” with Leon Neyakh.As sales of “Dangerous” were plummeting — by his lofty standards — at the beginning of 1993, Jackson set out to change “the weirdo narrative,” as Smooth describes it.“Michael and his team wanted to wash all that away and replace it with the idea that he was not just a generational talent but a historic artist in a lineage with the greats,” said Smooth.As part of that concerted “myth-making campaign,” as Smooth describes it, Jackson gave high-profile performances at Bill Clinton’s presidential inauguration gala and at the American Music Awards, where he was given the International Artist Award of Excellence — an honor that he personally negotiated for with the producers.
Dolly Parton is taking her music in a new direction. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 77-year-old singer, and she dished all about her upcoming rock album, .Parton decided to put out a rock album after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an honor she initially declined. Eventually, though, sheopted to accept the distinction «gracefully,» and, in response, put out an album befitting of it.
A British comedian and popular talk show host, he’s been a household name in the entertainment industry for years. With his infectious humor and impressive range of talents, James Corden’s net worth is hardly surprising—but it could’ve been even higher had he not decided to end his time on The Late Late Show after just eight years.
Billboard Dance Club charts, he and Bailey have found precious few opportunities to work together again.“He came back to D.C. when I did the Tracks reunion at Town years ago,” says Bailey, co-owner of D.C.’s dearly-missed Town Danceboutique.