local channel KATV reported. A spokesperson for the Little Rock police department said that Ron Dunlap had been out drinking with his nephew and a few friends before trying to force his way into apartment 12D instead of his own 15C apartment.
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The amount of music history Alabama holds is truly unparalleled. The birthplace of such legends as Lionel Richie, Hank Williams, W.C. Handy and Nat King Cole, it's also proven a popular recording location for the likes of Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan to name but three.
A state boasting such rich history in the roots of Americana culture, Alabama continues to attract music lovers the world over; all craving a deeper knowledge of their favourite artists' work (and a whole load of fun along the way!).
If you're planning a visit to Alabama, here's a round-up of the perfect road trip destinations you simply have to stop off at on your travels; from Huntsville to the idyllic Orange Beach.
Muscle ShoalsCollectively known as Muscle Shoals, this area is actually four separate towns. Comprising Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals, it's a destination with a storied music history.
Here, you'll find FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Cypress Moon Studios.
FAME is where the legendary Aretha Franklin cut her first hit record (I Never Loved A Man) The Way That I Love You, and thus is often heralded as the place the Queen of Soul found her sound.
2021 movie Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson as Franklin, depicts the star's recording sessions at FAME, further proving its importance in her career. Artists including The Rolling Stones, Wilson Picket and Percy Sledge have also recorded at this iconic studio.
While you're in the Muscle Shoals area, you'll also want to check out the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, W.C. Handy's home, and , Frank Lloyd Wright - Rosenbaum House Museum, The Rattlesnake Saloon and Tom’s Wall.
HuntsvilleHuntsville is Alabama's fastest-growing city, and now claims the title
local channel KATV reported. A spokesperson for the Little Rock police department said that Ron Dunlap had been out drinking with his nephew and a few friends before trying to force his way into apartment 12D instead of his own 15C apartment.
The rap world is mourning the death of PnB Rock, who was shot and killed on Monday. The rapper, 30, was remembered by peers including Nicki Minaj, Quavo, Denzel Curry, and Meek Mill with many more lamenting both his loss and the violent nature of his death.
A US rapper who performed on one of Ed Sheeran's hit singles has reportedly been shot dead in America. PnB Rock was fatally injured during a robbery at a restaurant in Los Angeles, according to reports in the US.
Jennifer Hudson has officially made her daytime talk show debut! The EGOT winner kicked off the premiere season of on Monday, beginning the episode with a reflection on her long-time dream of hosting her own show.«Thank y'all for being here. I'm not gonna cry on y'all,» Hudson told her audience.
Aretha Franklin has proven that the bureau extensively tracked the late singer’s civil rights activism.The 270-page document features reports on the singer from more than 12 US states, and focuses on her friendship with Martin Luther King as well as death threats made against her and a copyright case involving a Yahoo! Groups fan site.The document, which is available to view here, shows that Franklin was monitored ahead of and around her appearances at civil rights movement events, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.The events took place in the late 1960s in Atlanta, Georgia and Memphis, Tennessee respectively, and were referred to by the FBI in the document as “communist infiltration” events.Elsewhere, Franklin was referenced in a note titled: “Assassination of Martin Luther King. Racial matters,” and notes were made of her involvement in a planned memorial concert for the famous activist.
Jennifer Hudson makes her talk show host debut where it all began by reuniting with former American Idol judge Simon Cowell on her premiere episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Jennifer Hudson didn’t win “American Idol” 18 years ago — she came in seventh place. But it didn’t matter: She was soon destined for a tremendous, award-winning career. The superstar became the first and only “Idol” alum to win an acting Oscar, nabbing the best supporting actress trophy in 2007 for her stellar turn in “Dreamgirls.” Fast-forward to 2022 and Hudson is now an EGOT, having also won a Tony Award, Grammy and Daytime Emmy along the way. Now, she’s adding another credit to her lengthy resume: talk show host. Hudson will debut “The Jennifer Hudson Show” on Sept. 12, which also happens to be the star’s birthday. But why a talk show?
yes, she’s an EGOT) Jennifer Hudson heads to daytime television on Monday, with the launch of “The Jennifer Hudson” show. And according to Andy Lassner, one of the show’s executive producers, what the “American Idol” alum brings to her take on talk TV is a universal relatability.“I think what’s important with her is that she appeals to everybody, because she has a story of perseverance,” Lassner, who spoke to TheWrap on behalf of the EP team that also includes Mary Connelly and Corey Palent for our Fall TV Preview, said.
Simon Cowell — together with Magic Johnson, Hannah Waddingham and Viola Davis — will help Jennifer Hudson launch her eponymous talk show.
Kelly Clarkson is living for a moment like this. The 40-year-old superstar recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her historic win while gearing up for the fourth season of her eponymous talk show. On Sept.
Sean Penn and Ben Stiller today were among 25 “high-ranking officials, representatives of the business and expert communities, as well as cultural figures” banned from Russia today by that country’s foreign ministry.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Hot off of its Venice Film Festival premiere, a concept album for Cate Blanchett’s “Tár” is set to be released on Oct. 21. The film bowed to rave reviews and a six-minute standing ovation. The Focus Features film, releasing Oct. 7, stars Blanchett as the fictional Lydia Tár, a globally renowned, gay and sometimes tyrannical conductor of a German orchestra, who finds herself in the crosshairs of a perilous #MeToo scandal. The film is director Todd Field’s first movie in 16 years, following the critically acclaimed “Little Children” (2006) and his breakout “In the Bedroom” (2001).
Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Col. Sanders and Bill Gates both had business failures early in their career. Joe Biden had several presidential runs derail.
Jennifer Hudson is kicking off her daytime talk show with a blast from the past! On Friday, it was announced that the EGOT winner will reunite with former “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell on the series premiere of “The Jennifer Hudson Show”. The reunion will be the pair’s first sit-down conversation since she placed seventh on season 3 of the singing competition series in 2004.
Jennifer Hudson is kicking off her daytime talk show with a blast from the past! On Friday, it was announced that the EGOT winner will reunite with former judge Simon Cowell on the series premiere of. The reunion will be the pair's first sit-down conversation since she placed seventh on season 3 of the singing competition series in 2004. Last month, Hudson told Dallas station KERA-TV that Cowell would be her dream guest, saying that it would be «awesome» to reunite with the judge who helped her get her start.«I think it would be so interesting,» she explained. " was 18 years ago so why not? I think people will be interested who've followed my journey for 20 years.
Jennifer Hudson will experiencing a blast from her past with the first guest on her upcoming talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” She’s recruited former “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell.The show announced the news on Friday, revealing this will be their first sit-down conversation since she competed on Season 7 of the show back in 2008. Hudson took third, but followed up the show by winning an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony, giving her EGOT status.Hudson will also celebrate her 41st birthday on Sept.