Joni Mitchell Music Is Back on Spotify, After She Joined Neil Young in Pulling Songs Over Joe Rogan’s COVID ‘Lies’

Joni Mitchell honored Elton John and Bernie Taupin with a jazzy rendition of their 1983 hit “I’m Still Standing” at the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize ceremony on Monday. Mitchell, 80, was introduced at last month’s ceremony — which later aired on PBS — by Brandi Carlile.“She was given the green light by Elton and Bernie to change some of the lyrics to fit her, which is honestly the most Joni Mitchell thing I think I’ve ever heard of,” Carlile, 42, joked, prompting the audience to laugh.

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Joni Mitchell has covered Elton John‘s hit song ‘I’m Still Standing’ during the Gershwin Prize Tribute concert. Check it out now.Sir Elton and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin were the recipients of the Library of Congress 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with the celebration concert taking place last month at DAR Revolution Hall in Washington D.C.

A church clock that has sat in darkness for almost two years has been returned to the light thanks to a community campaign Bathgate's High Church clock will be lit up once again after an investigation by parishioners and the intervention of local Labour councillor Harry Cartmill. The town clock in the tower of the High Church had been in darkness for around 18 months until the councillor convinced the council to install new lighting at a cost of almost £1,000. The clock was lit up just before Easter, in time for the merger of St John's Church in Mid Street with the High Church in Gideon Street. It will now be known as Bathgate Parish Church. Councillor Cartmill told the Local Democracy Reporting Service it was a good news story for Easter.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Even on a day when much of America was hoping to see the sun go out, there’s still an ongoing need to hear someone sing “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” That, among many other things, is what’s offered in tonight’s PBS broadcast of a tribute special for Elton John and Bernie Taupin, two of the worthiest talents ever to be awarded the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize. If you’re a fan — and who isn’t?, as they say — the two-hour show will provide a total eclipse of all your other most pressing entertainment needs.

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Ellise Shafer U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed J.K. Rowling after the “Harry Potter” author spoke out against Scotland’s new hate crime act, daring the police to arrest her for misgendering trans women.

Kate Lawler has hit back at fans who accused her of 'criticising' small business this week after she DIY'd a project rather than paying for a professional to do it.The ordeal began when Kate shared an Instagram reel detailing how she had designed a balloon arch herself for her mother-in-law's birthday, with the project costing just £67, after being quoted £250 for a professional to do it. While Big Brother star and This Morning presenter Kate, who is no stranger to hitting back at trolls, was proud to share her handy work, many took to the comment section to fume that she was 'devaluing' the work of professionals. One wrote: "As a balloon/prop/decor company that does exactly these sort of set ups – I think you just highlighted why it would be £200 from professionals.

It's played host to Paul McCartney, U2, Blondie, New Order and a legendary gig by The Smiths. And now bands are to return to the stage at Maxwell Hall at Salford University for the first time in 10 years.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Universal Music Group and Spotify — the world’s largest music company and the world’s largest paid music-subscription service — have unveiled an expansion of their “strategic relationship” in an announcement that has very few details but is likely the opening of a new maneuver in UMG’s ongoing battle with TikTok. UMG and the China-based platform, which has been the leading source of music discovery for the past five years, have been in a standoff over multiple issues, primarily the platform’s low royalty payments and AI policies, since their licensing agreement expired earlier this year.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Joe Rogan‘s massively popular podcast not only drives millions of listens of his show on Spotify — it also can boost music streams of guests featured on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” too. One of Spotify’s theses behind its investment in podcasts is that they spur higher engagement for the music side of the house: Users who listen to podcasts on average listen to more music, according to the company. Now Spotify has new stats it says demonstrate that flywheel effect as it relates to Rogan’s show, which has more than 14 million followers on the platform.

Joe Swash paid a sweet tribute to his wife Stacey Solomon as she won an award at the Royal Television Society Awards.The loved-up couple, who tied the knot in 2022, attended the award ceremony at London's Grosvenor Hotel last night (26 March). Stacey, 34, took home the gong for Best Popular Factual Show for her well-loved home transformation show Sort Your Life Out. Following this, Joe, 42, took to social media to praise his talented wife.

Joni Mitchell is back on Spotify, returning her music to the platform more than two years after it was pulled.

Joni Mitchell‘s music has finally been made available on Spotify once again.Two years ago, Mitchell announced that she would be removing her entire catalog from streaming giant Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young after he withdrew his music from the platform in protest of the service platforming misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine.As of today (March 22), Mitchell’s music has been reinstated, less than two weeks after Young announced his return to the platform. Mitchell has yet to publicly comment on her return to the platform.In January 2022, Young announced his withdrawal from Spotify over concerns that the streaming giant was giving “irresponsible” podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Gemma Atkinson has been defended by fans after she declared: "I'm back!' The Hits Radio host was also flooded with praise and compliments as she gave a glimpse at her latest workout at her home gym.

Prince William is visiting Sheffield today, Tuesday 19 March, to join locals in discussions to end homelessness. The Prince of Wales, 41, is back to work after the first video footage emerged of his wife Kate Middleton after her surgery.