Katherine Heigl recreated a key scene from her 2008 movie “27 Dresses” at a 2024 Emmys after-party in LA on Monday night.Heigl, 45, who attended the ceremony as part of a “Grey’s Anatomy” reunion, took center stage in her long Reem Acre red gown at the after-party by swinging her hips and dancing solo to Elton John’s 1974 hit song “Bennie and the Jets.”In “27 Dresses,” in which she co-starred opposite James Marsden, Heigl’s character, Jane, and Marsden’s Kevin bond over their love for “Bennie and the Jets.” They then get up on a bar and sing along to the tune — leading the crowd in a jumbled sing-along (Jane is barefoot) and ending the iconic scene by kissing each other.Earlier in the scene, Jane and Kevin totally mix up the song’s lyrics — Jane says “She’s got electric boobs” instead of “She’s got electric boots” — adding to the couple’s joy in their barroom.Heigl’s dance Monday night at the Emmys after-party was posted on Instagram by the party’s DJ, Benjamin Walker, who added: “I love a good rom-com so when I saw @katherineheigl, I knew IMMEDIATELY there was one song to end the night and one song only … #IYKYK #27dresses.”“27 Dresses,” which also co-starred Malin Akerman, Edward Burns and Judy Greer, was directed by Anne Fletcher and revolved around Jane, who’s “always the bridesmaid, never a bride” and has been in 27 weddings wearing different dresses.Eventually she falls in love with Kevin after he writes an article about her experience as a professional bridesmaid.The movie’s main characters reunited for an Entertainment Weekly photo shoot in 2019, and said they would be interested in doing a sequel, should the opportunity arise.“I want to do a sequel,” Heigl said at the time.
Have Elton John and Brandi Carlile Recorded a New Album Together?
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Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Elton John and Brandi Carlile apparently have recorded a new album together, according to an interview with Elton’s longtime friend, the Who’s Pete Townshend, that was published by Clashmusic late last month. Speaking about Elton’s plans now that he’s retired from touring, Townshend said, “Elton is so fraught with loss at not knowing what to do next.
He’s just gone over to L.A. to make an album with Brandi Carlile.
They made an album together in two weeks. He says it’s one of the best things they’ve ever done.” Elton himself teased a new album when inducting his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November, noting that the pair recently completed an album that “is going to surprise the shit out of you.” Reps for Elton and Carlile (pictured above with Elton’s husband and manager, David Furnish) either declined or did not respond to Variety’s requests for comment, but did not deny the report either.
While Townshend didn’t specify what role Carlile was playing in the collaboration, and his language leaves open the possibility that it could be a joint album as artists, she may be taking on the role of producer, as she has increased her focus on taking that role. Carlile won three Grammys for co-producing and co-writing Tanya Tucker’s comeback album, “While I’m Livin’,” and also produced Tucker’s followup effort this year.
She helmed Brandy Clark’s self-titled, currently Grammy-nominated album, as well as albums by Lucius, the Secret Sisters and Tish Melton, along with Joni Mitchell’s recent live album. While unexpected, such an album certainly wouldn’t be a total surprise: Elton and Carlile are friends and have performed together many times in
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The Rolling Stones, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters and more for stacked New Orleans Jazz Festival 2024
The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters and Neil Young and Crazy Horse are among a litany of huge names announced for this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.Also at the top of the bill are The Killers, Vampire Weekend, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Chris Stapleton, Hozier and Jon Batiste.The festival, which takes place over two weekends between April 25 and May 5 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, goes out of its way to celebrate the rich musical heritage of the city.Jazz Fest 2024 Music Lineup!GA Weekend Passes and VIP Packages on sale now!Full Music Lineup and Purchase tickets at https://t.co/dApNCrvPYZ. pic.twitter.com/Ba5Q8QDwNG— New Orleans JazzFest (@jazzfest) January 18, 2024Representing the city’s cultural legacy are names such as Irma Thomas, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Dixie Cups, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty and Cyril Neville.Also set to feature at the festival are The Beach Boys, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bonnie Raitt, Queen Latifah, Greta Van Fleet and Heart.Tickets for both weekends of the festival and all VIP packages can be found here.In November, the Stones confirmed details of a huge US tour for 2024, opening with a show in Houston on April 28, and continuing for 15 more dates going into the summer, wrapping up in Santa Clara, California on July 17.
Monday Night’s Alright For Winning: Joe Biden Praises Elton John Joining EGOT Club With Emmy Victory
Joe Biden hasn’t had anything to say so far about Donald Trump’s big win at the Iowa caucuses last night, but when it comes to Elton John, the man in the White House was ebullient this morning.
Elton John becomes an EGOT winner after scooping his first Emmy award
Emmy Award Monday night.The “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker emerged victorious in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for his Disney+ special, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”While the icon wasn’t in attendance at the Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater to accept his award due to a knee injury, his husband David Furnish, and the special’s executive producer Ben Winston picked up the award on his behalf.“I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” the “Rocket Man” singer said in a statement.“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.”The Brit also thanked everyone who has supported him throughout his glittering career, saying, “Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives.”“Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful,” he added.Furnish revealed that his famous hubby “screamed out loud” when he found out about his Emmys win.“We FaceTimed him. We woke him up in the middle of the night,” he shared.
Elton John achieves EGOT status at 2024 Emmys: “I am incredibly humbled”
Elton John has achieved EGOT status after being awarded a statue at the Emmys 2024 last night (January 15).The 75th Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California yesterday, and were hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Anthony Anderson.John won the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) award for his concert film Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, which was live-streamed on Disney+ in November 2022. The project captured the legendary artist’s final North American date on his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.The musician was unable to attend last night’s ceremony as he is recovering from a knee injury.
Amy Poehler, Tina Fey recreate ‘SNL’ ‘Weekend Update’ — joke about ‘Mean Girls,’ Chris Rock, Rihanna and more
“Weekend Update” to the Emmys 2024. Fey, 53, and Poehler, 52, famously hosted the news segment on “SNL” together from 2004 to 2006. But on Monday, the duo fronted an Emmy Edition of “Weekday Update” to introduce the award for Outstanding Live Variety Special.“Good evening.
Elton John Gains EGOT Status at Emmy Awards 2023, Misses Ceremony Due to Recovery From Knee Operation
Elton John just became an EGOT winner!
Elton John Is Now an EGOT Winner, Shares Heartfelt Reaction: ‘I Am Incredibly Humbled’ and ‘Incredibly Grateful’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director The prestigious EGOT club just got a new member: Elton John. The music icon officially became an EGOT winner at the 2023 Emmys when his Disney+ special, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” took home the award for outstanding variety special. “I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” John said in a statement.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Revive ‘SNL’s’ ‘Weekend Update’ at Emmys and Reveal Elton John Is Now an EGOT Winner
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Powerhouse “Saturday Night Live” alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunited for a revival of their “Weekend Update” co-anchor gig at Monday’s Emmy Awards on Fox and got a round of thunderous applause in the room before their bit began. Because they were presenting the Emmy award for live variety special, they took the liberty of throwing out zingers about the noms in the “Update”-zinger style.
‘Back To Black’ U.K. Trailer: Breakout Star Marisa Abela Plays Amy Winehouse In New Biopic
Ever since the back-to-back hits of “Straight Out Of Compton” (NWA) and “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen) and its Oscar success, rock biopics have had something of a big renaissance in recent years. While nothing has touched the heights of those two, not the Elton John film, “Rocketman,” and the upcoming “Bob Marley: One Love” doesn’t look like it’ll change the game in any major way, either way, Hollywood still keeps on trying.
CBS’ Jack Sussman Steps Down As Unscripted & Specials Chief After 25 Years; Will Segue To Exec Producing Tonys and Kennedy Center Honors
EXCLUSIVE: Jack Sussman is leaving CBS after 25 years.
Kate Garraway 'did all she could' for Derek and her 'final act of selflessness'
Kate Garraway announced on Friday the heartbreaking news that Derek Draper had passed away at the age of 56 after a lengthy Covid health battle.
Sir Elton John's Derek Draper tribute after he left him and Kate Garraway in tears over dedication at gig
Legendary singer Sir Elton John has sent his 'love and thoughts' to Kate Garraway and her family following the death of her husband Derek Draper.
Broadway’s ‘Tommy’ Crowns Its Acid Queen And Casts The Pinball Wizard’s Family
The original Chicago cast of the newly reimagined The Who’s Tommy will join star Ali Louis Bourzgui when the musical revival opens on Broadway in March.
Kate Garraway and family 'trying to stay strong' after spending Christmas by Derek Draper's hospital bedside
Kate Garraway and her family are reported to be “trying to stay strong” after facing a Christmas Day by Derek Draper’s beside.
Britney Spears Denies New Album Is In Works
Britney Spears has delivered some naked truth: she says reports of a new album are “trash,” and she will never return to the music industry.
Report: Charli XCX is writing new music for Britney Spears
In her 2023 memoir, The Woman In Me, Britney Spears wrote that “pushing forward in my musical career is not my focus at the moment.” However, sources have revealed that multiple songwriters are working new music for an upcoming album that could arrive as soon as this year. Both Charli XCX and Julia Michaels are mentioned by Page Six as being among the artists who have written songs for the rumored follow-up to Spears' 2016 album Glory.
Females dominate 2023’s best-selling albums and singles – but new acts are pushed out
Miley Cyrus, which was released in January and went on to spend 10 weeks at the top of the singles charts. Other female acts who dominated the singles chart included Dua Lipa, Kenya Grace, Ellie Goulding, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE and more.More impressively, 48.5 per cent of all songs to reach the Top 10 in 2023 were released by women – a milestone which meant it was female musicians’ highest annual share of Top 10 hits of the century. Check out the 10 best-selling singles of the year overall below.1. Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’2. Dave & Central Cee – ‘Sprinter’3. RAYE ft 070 Shake – ‘Escapism’4. Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’5. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – ‘Miracle’6. Rema ft Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’7. SZA – ‘Kill Bill’8. PinkPantheress ft Ice Spice – ‘Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2’9. Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’10. Libianca – ‘People’As for albums, The Guardian reported that the last 12 months marked the ninth year of growth for the British music industry, with sales and streams increasing by 10 per cent (equivalent to 182.8million albums) and streaming hitting a record high with 179.6billion over the year.
Charli XCX is reportedly writing songs for Britney Spears’ new album
Charli XCX is reportedly working on music for Britney Spears‘ comeback album.Spears hasn’t released any music since 2016’s ‘Glory’, taking a hiatus to fight the conservatorship her father had held over her since 2008. Jamie Spears was suspended from his role as conservator in 2021.Despite that, she has guested on two songs – will.i.am‘s ‘Mind Your Business’ from last year and Elton John‘s ‘Hold Me Closer’ from 2022.Now, sources have suggested that Charli XCX is part of the writing team for Spears’ prospective comeback album, but has not yet met her.“The Britney album is being kept top secret.
Elton John has reportedly completed a new album with Brandi Carlile
Elton John has allegedly completed a new album with Brandi Carlile.During a recent roundtable conversation with Clash Music, The Who‘s Pete Townshend – who has been close friends with the ‘Tiny Dancer’ singer for over 50 years now – shared that John has been at a loss following the end of his farewell tour. He ended up reaching out to Carlile to begin working on a project.“Elton is so fraught with loss at not knowing what to do next.