Joni Mitchell Accepts Honorary Doctorate Degree From Berklee College of Music

Dame Deborah James's mum Heather James has opened up about the "bittersweet" moment of accepting her late daughter's honorary degree on her behalf. Deborah died in June at the age of 40 after battling with bowel cancer six years. In the final weeks of her life, the podcast host raised a phenomenal £7.5million for charity, and continued to campaign for better awareness of bowel cancer symptoms.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were by far the most surprising team in the NBA last season notching 44 wins and their first winning season without LeBron James since he left for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Cavaliers were on the right track in their rebuild and were already playoff contenders last season.

Not too long ago, it was speculated that LeBron James would not sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers last month. That he might be on his way out of L.A.

Not even a whole week after the Cavaliers said that they had pulled themselves out of the Donovan Mitchell trade talks the Cleveland Cavaliers are sending Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, three unprotected first-round picks, and two pick swaps for superstar guard Donavan Mitchell. The most significant return for the Utah Jazz was free agent Collin Sexton, who signed a 4-year $72 million guaranteed contract yesterday. What does this trade mean for the Cavaliers’ near and far future? Does this trade make the Cavaliers a team to watch coming out of the Eastern Conference? Teams around the NBA should definitely take this Cavalier’s threat seriously.

John Stamos is one proud parent to his mini-me son Billy.  The "Fuller House" alum, 59, took to Instagram Tuesday to share a photo of his 4-year-old son’s milestone.  "One of us is starting his first day at school. And the other is doing everything in his power not to cry," Stamos wrote in the caption.

Last week it was announced that the Cleveland Cavaliers had touched base with the Utah Jazz for a trade to acquire their three-time all-star guard Donovan Mitchell. At the time it seemed like the Cavs and Jazz might come to an agreement as the Cavaliers have a surplus of young players and draft picks.It is now being reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have pulled themselves out of the Donovan Mitchell race as they refuse to give up any of their core players for the guard.

Maria Shriver looked fresh-faced as she enjoyed a stroll in Los Angeles this week. The 66 year old, who was married to Arnold Schwarzenegger for 35 years, beamed as she walked down the street in Santa Monica, opting for a casual, make-up free look.The American journalist opted for a casual look, wearing a lilac t-shirt and pair of black jeans which she paired with some running shoes. She accessorised her look with a brown satchel bag and had her smartphone held in a case that she wore over one shoulder.

Joni Mitchell received an honorary doctorate degree from Berklee College of Music yesterday (August 23).The folk legend was presented with the honour at a private event in Santa Monica hosted by Linda and Russell Brown of MaddocksBrown Foundation (via Pitchfork).During her acceptance speech, Mitchell said: “Well, luckily I’m too old to get a swelled head! It’s a beautiful event. Words can’t describe it. I’ve got my good friends here with me.”She continued: “I wish my parents were alive.

Calling Dr. Joni Mitchell.

Olivia Newton-John’s grief-torn husband John Easterling and daughter Chloe Lattanzi are too devastated to make it to a fundraiser held by the late actress’ cancer charity. The ‘Grease’ star’s niece Tottie Goldsmith broke the news they are unlikely to make the event in Melbourne next month, which will also take place virtually across the world. She told the ‘Sunrise’ show on Wednesday (24.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the most shocking teams in the NBA last season as they had their first winning season without LeBron since he was drafted by the Cavs in 2003. The Cavaliers led by all-star point guard Darius Garland battled through many injuries and tough games to be the number two seed in the Eastern Conference at one point.

EXCLUSIVE: Juno Films has acquired rights to the experimental drama The Same Storm, from writer-director Peter Hedges (Ben Is Back), for distribution in the U.S., Canada and the UK. The film will open at the Quad Cinema in NYC and the Laemmle Santa Monica on October 14.

Singing an iconic song to the iconic singer-songwriter who originally wrote and sang it proved to be a “nerve-wracking” experience for Harry Styles when he performed “River” for living legend Joni Mitchell.

Harry Styles has been interviewed by Nardwuar – check out the interview below, in which he discusses Joni Mitchell, The Cribs and more.The interview took place backstage at Coachella earlier this year, where Styles played a pair of headline sets, in which he covered One Direction with Lizzo and was joined by Shania Twain.During their interview, Styles told Nardwuar about the time he went to Joni Mitchell’s house and performed a cover of her track ‘River’ in front of the iconic singer.“She had a Christmas carol singalong one time and I was invited by the wonderful Brandi Carlile,” Styles revealed. “It was very fun.“I wasn’t going to sing anything, and then Brandi volunteered me to sing ‘River’, which was one of the more nervewracking moments of my life.”Discussing how The Cribs wrote songs for One Direction but then ended up keeping them for themselves, Styles added: “That was I think in 2012-2013.

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