Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish and Finneas are some of the acts added to a special TV programme that aims to raise awareness about and funds for Ukraine.NBC’s Ukraine: Answering he Call airs this Sunday (July 3) with appearances from a range of entertainment guests including Alicia Keys, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile and Julianne Moore. Sheryl Crow is another fresh addition.The show, which also airs on US channels MSNBC and CNBC, is an hour-long event that will give viewers the chance to help families by donating to the International Rescue Committee, an organisation that helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will address Americans during the special and will encourage them to use their voices to fight for peace.
Johnny Marr joins Alicia Keys on stage in Manchester for ‘This Charming Man’
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Alicia Keys brought Johnny Marr out on stage last night (June 11) to cover The Smiths when she performed in Manchester.The US R&B star was headlining the city’s AO Arena when she invited the guitarist to join her to perform one of the band’s classic songs.“I’ve talked a lot about New York tonight,” Keys reportedly told the crowd at one point during her set. “Now I want to talk about Manchester.” Marr then came out and accompanied her on a version of ‘This Charming Man’.“Johnny Marr!” She shouted as the track neared its end and the big screen focused on the guitarist.
Watch fan-shot footage of the moment below now.Keys’ tour continues in London at The O2 tomorrow (June 13). Find any remaining tickets here.Meanwhile, Marr is set to support Pearl Jam at the band’s biggest ever London shows next month.
The Seattle grunge act will headline BST Hyde Park and will be joined on the bill by the former Smiths guitarist, Temples, LIFE and more.In March, Marr revealed that he had been working on new music with Modest Mouse – his first collaboration with the band since his stint as part of their line-up between 2006 and 2008.“I played on that new Modest Mouse song, and there are a couple of other things knocking around that Isaac [Brock]’s writing,” he said in an interview. “As Isaac said, air travel isn’t quite what it was.
But hopefully when the world tilts back on its axis, I’ll be jumping on a plane, I think.”Speaking to NME last year, Marr said he would like to be reunited with the group “one day”. “That’s not me being coy – I just miss them,” he explained.
“We’ve just got so much planned for the next couple of years. We’ve got the double album, touring and then I’m going to probably do another film, but I’d probably have to do
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NBC to Raise Money for Ukraine With Primetime Special Featuring Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Selome Hailu To raise funds and awareness for the war in Ukraine, NBC will air primetime special “Ukraine: Answering the Call” featuring an address from president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 3 at 7 p.m.“Ukraine: Answering the Call” aims to respond to previous comments from Zelenskyy, who has challenged Americans to speak up about the war. The hour-long special will also feature appearances from José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley and Rosie Perez.
‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ songwriter Ken Williams dead at 83
Associated Press reported.Williams reportedly passed away June 17 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, following a long battle with a non-COVID-related illness.Born on Jan. 13, 1939, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, he was a long-time New York City resident and is perhaps best known for the R&B classic “Everybody Plays the Fool,” which he collaborated on with Rudy Clark and J.R.
NBC Sets ‘Ukraine: Answering The Call’ Fundraising Special With Kristen Bell, Alicia Keys, Julianne Moore, More
NBC has set Ukraine: Answering The Call, a one-hour primetime special aimed at education and raising funds for those whose lives have been shattered by the escalating war in the country.
Alicia Keys praises 11-year-old son after playing the piano in front of 17,000 people
Alicia Keys is a proud mama! The pianist, singer, and songwriter took to social media to share a video of her 11-year-old son Egypt Daoud Dean playing the piano in front of 17,000 people. According to Keys, she was nervous before exposing her son to a big crowd; however, after witnessing his performance, she realized she had nothing to worry about.
EasyJet cancels flights between Manchester and Isle of Man for FOUR MONTHS due to 'operational issues'
EasyJet has announced it has cancelled its flights between Manchester and the Isle of Man for four months over summer due to 'operational issues'. The airline will not be running any of its usual flights from Manchester Airport to the island between the beginning of July and the end of October.
H.E.R. Files Lawsuit to Be Released From Her Label, MBK Entertainment
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorGabriella Sarmiento Wilson, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter known as H.E.R., is suing MBK Entertainment, the record label owned by her longtime manager Jeff Robinson, for the rights to her music catalog. H.E.R.
Man arrested in south Manchester park after another man assaulted
A man was arrested in a south Manchester park after another man was assaulted. Officers responded to reports that a man had been injured at an address in Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, at about 7am today (Monday).
Alicia Keys joined on stage by Johnny Marr to perform “This Charming Man”
Alicia Keys has truly been playing up to the locals during her recent run of U.K. shows, performing for the Queen outside Buckingham palace one weekend and then bringing out Johnny Marr in Manchester the next.
'Disgusting, zero organisation' - readers react to Saturday night chaos in Manchester
Saturday night saw vast amounts of people making their way across Manchester following performances from Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran and the Killers, as well as festival-goers making their way from Parklife.
'Bedlam' across Manchester with gridlock and surging taxi prices as thousands try to get home from Parklife and gigs
It was one of the busiest nights for Manchester since the pandemic began. Alongside Parklife in Heaton Park, The Killers were performing in Old Trafford, Alicia Keys at the AO Arena and Ed Sheeran at The Etihad.
Manchester state of mind - Alicia Keys joined by Johnny Marr to sing The Smiths at AO Arena gig
"I've talked a lot about New York tonight" Alicia Keys stated to the packed out, high energy crowd at the AO Arena after singing New York City and Empire State of Mind. "Now I want to talk about Manchester."
Train operator issues 'do not travel' warning ahead of huge music weekend in Manchester
A train operator has issued a 'do not travel' warning ahead of a huge weekend for music gigs in Manchester.
Alicia Keys reveals Queen 'personally requested every song' she performed at Platinum Jubilee
Alicia Keys has revealed a big backstage secret from her performance at the Queen's Party at the Palace.The American singer, 41, was invited to take part in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, joining a number of other top musicians who performed for the monarch at Buckingham Palace. But the singer has dropped a massive bombshell, confirming that the Queen herself chose the entire setlist that she performed, including Alicia and Jay-Z's 2009 hit song, Empire State of Mind.
Alicia Keys Says Queen Elizabeth II Requested ‘Every Song’ After ‘Empire State of Mind’ Backlash
What the monarch wants! Alicia Keys responded to backlash about her set list for Party at the Palace — and revealed that Queen Elizabeth II chose all the songs herself.
Alicia Keys reveals Queen Elizabeth ‘personally’ requested songs for Platinum Jubilee concert
Queen Elizabeth had personal requests when it came to her Platinum Jubilee Concert. Alicia Keys, who performed at Saturday’s Platinum Party at the Palace, revealed in an Instagram post that the 96-year-old monarch requested the songs she sung at the royal-studded event.
Alicia Keys on Jubilee backlash: ‘Every song was personally requested by the Queen’
Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4.The “No One” crooner, 41, performed her hits “Empire State of Mind,” “Girl on Fire” and “Superwoman.” However, British viewers were especially confused when Keys decided to harmonize her 2009 single, a love letter to New York City, on a London stage.The Manhattan native took to social media on Monday and revealed in a behind-the-scenes featurette that the 96-year-old monarch herself “personally” requested the concert’s playlist.“Telling the boys that the Queen requested the songs that I’m singing,” she said in her clip as she lounged with her sons Egypt, 11, and Genesis, 7, in a golf cart. “And they were like, ‘You can’t refuse the Queen.'”“You can’t refuse the Queen.
Alicia Keys Reveals Queen ‘Personally’ Requested Setlist Amid Confusion Over ‘Empire State Of Mind’ Jubilee Performance
Even the Queen of England loves that concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
Pearl Jam announce Johnny Marr, October Drift and more as BST Hyde Park support
Pearl Jam have announced a number of new additions to their BST Hyde Park shows next month.The gigs on July 8 and 9 will be the band’s biggest ever London shows. Pearl Jam were originally due to headline BST Hyde Park in 2021 alongside Duran Duran but the event was cancelled as a result of the COVID pandemic.Newly announced support acts for the shows include October Drift, Fatherson, LIFE and Daytime TV on July 8.