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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic What the world needs now is Burt, sweet Burt, and there’s a bereft feeling to be had in knowing we won’t be getting any more of the haunting, mind-twisting melodies that characterized the composer’s work over a period of more than six decades of sumptuous pop. But Burt Bacharach left a gift behind — something he actually held the finished product of in his hands, before he died Feb. 8 at age 94: “The Songs of Bacharach & Costello,” a deluxe boxed set of the material he worked on with Elvis Costello from the mid-’90s on up till nearly the present day. As anthologized by Costello with Steve Berkowitz (who also helps assemble Bob Dylan’s “Bootleg Series” sets), the new collection is a worthy testament to a true maestro who was doing some of the best work of his life in his final decades.

With today’s “urgent reminder” directed to its membership, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences again is doing its damnedest to get out the vote. The Oscar event is still a battlefield of “gold, sweat and tears” as portrayed in Oscar Wars, Michael Schulman’s new book, despite the ominous industry challenges.

The Jonas Brothers have created a frenzy.Following the announcement of their exclusive five-night, career-spanning Broadway residency where they’ll play a different album in its entirety each night culminating with a performance of the unreleased “The Album” at the Marquis Theatre from March 14-18, it’s been nearly impossible for fans to secure tickets for the special engagement.However, while it may seem that Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan ticketing process has left “Jonatics” empty-handed, there are alternative solutions.If you’re willing to shell out, tickets to see Kevin, Nick and Joe live on Broadway can be found for as low as $285 before fees on Vivid Seats.At the time of publication, tickets for the four other shows start at $366, $397, $306 and $334 respectively before fees.All prices are subject to fluctuation.Also, it should be noted that since there are only 1,611 seats at the Marquis Theatre that means there are only 8,055 tickets in circulation.To put it simply, when the supply is low, the demand gets high.Want to know more about which show is right for you?Keep reading — we’ve got everything you need to know about The Jonas Brothers’ upcoming shows below.A complete calendar of the Jonas Brothers’ Marquis Theatre concerts including dates, show start times, albums they’re playing and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Still friendly! Gwyneth Paltrow shared an adorable tribute to ex-husband Chris Martin in honor of his birthday.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor When writer Charlie Mackesy was searching for someone to score the music for the adaptation of his beloved book 2019 book “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse,” he thought of Isobel Waller-Bridge. The story about four characters who are lost and need connection is about vulnerability, and for Waller-Bridge and Mackesy, the idea of needing connectiion was best relayed through a musical palette using the piano and a cello. Here, Waller-Bridge discusses navigating the score and the most important music cues. My brother gave me the book for Christmas in 2019. I remember opening it and seeing these beautiful illustrations and these poetic words, and I just fell in love with it. When Charlie asked me to write the music for the film, it was an incredibly profound thing because this book was so precious to me and because of the impact that it has had on people through the pandemic. I felt a huge responsibility to do justice to Charlie’s vision and its existence.

Gwyneth Paltrow is thinking about her ex-husband Chris Martin on his 46th birthday.

On the occasion of Chris Martin’s birthday, Gwyneth Paltrow sent him a heartfelt note. When the Coldplay vocalist celebrated his birthday, the actress posted a tribute to him on Instagram.

Brad Pitt wasn’t in attendance at the 2023 SAG Awards over the weekend and now his absence has been explained.

Thania Garcia Lyricist and composer Paul Williams will be honored by the 13th annual Guild of Music Supervisors awards with the 2023 Icon award at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on March 5. The awards show will also be posthumously honoring former Sony Pictures Entertainment senior VP and music supervisor, Pilar McCurry. Williams’ standards have been recorded by such decorated artists as Ray Charles, David Bowie, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, the Carpenters, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross and Willie Nelson, among others. He’s previously been recognized with six Oscars, nine Grammys, six Golden Globes, and two Emmy nominations.

Brad Pitt made an unannounced appearance at the Cesar Awards in Paris, France on February Friday 24, but it was rumored girlfriend Ines de Ramon joining him that really had eyebrows raising.Brad's attendance was kept secret and he walked out on stage to surprise director David Fincher who was receiving an honorary Cesar award, and although Ines - the former wife of Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley - was not at the ceremony, the two were pictured with friends enjoying dinner at Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées.WATCH: Brad Pitt reveals depth of his friendship with Sandra Bullock at the Bullet Train premiereIn a video shared by French publication Paris Match, the 56-year-old award-winning actor was sitting next to Ines, 32, talking animatedly with their seat neighbors.Ines, who was married to Paul for three years, is the vice president of luxury jewellery brand Anita Ko, a brand adored by the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian to name a few. Taylor Swift wore some Anita Ko earrings at the American Music Awards 2022, whilst Brooklyn Peltz Beckham wore an AK chain at his wedding to Nicola earlier this year, according to Vogue.Brad and Ines were first rumoured to be dating in 2022 after being introduced by mutual friends.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is back on the Great White Way for the first time since 2005.This time around, the story of a murderous barber will call the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre home when previews begin on Sunday, Feb. 26.The cast also features a murderer’s row of theater heavyweights including Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Jordan Fisher, Ruthie Ann Miles and “Stranger Things'” star Gaten Matarazzo.Not sold?For the first time since 1980, Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning score will be performed as it was in the original production.Plus, “Hamilton” director Thomas Kail is helming this iteration of the classic.And while ticket prices are rather high for the first few weeks after the crowd-pleasing musical opens, we’re happy to report that they’re a bit cheaper if you buy seats to see victims turned into meat pies far in advance.In fact, we found some tickets going for as low as $66 before fees on Vivid Seats for a matinee in May.All prices were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.Once ‘Sweeney Todd’ leaves Fleet Street and lands on 46th Street in Midtown Manhattan, the show will adopt a fairly typical schedule.Audiences can catch “Sweeney Todd” five nights a week from Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Film Independent has partnered with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to present a live reading of “Triangle of Sadness.” Oscar-nominated director Ruben Östlund will helm the reimagined and recast stage reading at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater on Feb. 27. The cast will be led by Fred Armisen, Nicholas Braun, Alison Brie, Tia Carrere, Ayo Edebiri, Jordan Firstman, Brett Goldstein and Kumail Nanjiani. “What a joy to do a table read with this group of fine actors. Together we are planning for some surprises. I don’t want to scare anyone off, but there will be some risk involved in attending this,” said Östlund.

Married At First Sight UK star Kasia Martin looked stunning as she enjoyed the sun and celebrations at the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival earlier this week. 36 year old Kasia, who was unsuccesfully matched with Kwame Badu as part of the E4 experiment, took to social media to reveal that she’d been busy soaking up the carnival atmosphere as she shared a snap of her incredible outfit.Taking to Instagram to share a glimpse inside the trip, TV personality Kasia shared a snap of herself sporting a sensational carnival look which was made up of a red beaded bra and matching bottoms.

told Vanity Fair. “It was a cornball. I really did feel that.

Thania Garcia Chuck Jackson, a vocalist of the doo-wop group Del-Vikings and the singer in Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard’s “Any Day Now,” died on Feb. 16 in Atlanta. He was 85. News of his passing was confirmed in a Facebook post by Ady Croasdell of Ace Records’ Kent Records division, a UK label that had been reissuing his recordings. No cause of death was given. “There are confirmed reports that one of the very greatest soul singers of all time, Chuck Jackson, died on February 16th,” Croasdell wrote. “His 60s and 70s recordings are hugely important works, revered as much now as on release…His passing will be deeply felt around the world.”

Brad Pitt has regrets, but he’s not letting them ruin his happiness.A source tells ET, «Brad has a lot of regrets about his past, but he is doing his best to move forward and live in the moment. He is happy right now.»Pitt certainly has a lot of reasons to be happy — one of them being Ines de Ramon. “Brad and Ines are enjoying their relationship and taking things day by day. Brad is a romantic and a true gentleman.

Ines de Ramon has filed for divorce from Paul Wesley after more than three years of marriage. According to court documents obtained by E! News on Monday, the jewellery designer recently filed for divorce from The Vampire Diaries actor, citing irreconcilable differences as the cause of their separation. The couple had been married for more than three years when their representative revealed that they had split in April 2022.

Argentina 1985” because the story is a reminder, “that if we don’t create a memory with our art, chances are this will happen again.” Alonso was speaking as part of Variety’s FYC Fest: The Producers. She was joined by fellow producers Malte Grunert of “All Quiet on the Western Front” and Cleona Ní Chrualaoí from “The Quiet Girl.” “Argentina 1985” focuses on the true story of how a public prosecutor, a young lawyer and their legal team set out to prosecute the heads of Argentina’s bloody military dictatorship. “This was an important legacy to do beyond the fact that it is about your everyday superheroes,” Alonso said.

EXCLUSIVE: Momentum Pictures has picked up domestic rights to the starry ensemble dramedy Wildflower, marking the directorial debut of Matt Smukler. The film starring Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men), Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jean Smart (Hacks), Emmy nominee Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus) and many more is slated for release on March 17th.

Fuzzy fit! Brad Pitt looked extra stylish while out and about in New York City.