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Sir Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel an upcoming performance in Australia due to a mystery illness. The 78-year-old was due to play in the city of Geelong alongside his support acts Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens, as part of his ongoing A Day On The Green tour.

The Guardian.“If so few Black artists, so few women of color, are being inducted, then the voting process needs to be overhauled. Music is a lifeforce that is constantly evolving — and they can’t keep up.” The 58-year-old “Miss Narcissist” singer’s damning essay lists industry pioneers and visionaries like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Chaka Khan, and Kate Bush as women who have been overlooked for years by the Rock Hall’s nominating board and voting body.

Julia MacCary editor Courtney Love has taken aim at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, penning a scathing essay that calls out the dearth of women and Black artists showcased in the Cleveland-based organization. “If so few women are being inducted into the Rock Hall, then the nominating committee is broken,” Love wrote in an op-ed for the Guardian. “If so few Black artists, so few women of colour, are being inducted, then the voting process needs to be overhauled. Music is a lifeforce that is constantly evolving – and they can’t keep up. Shame on HBO for propping up this farce.” Love did not hold back when calling out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “Barely 8% of its inductees are female. The canon-making doesn’t just reek of sexist gatekeeping, but also purposeful ignorance and hostility,” wrote Love, a musician, songwriter and actor who led the 1990s band Hole and was married to the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain (who was posthumously inducted).

Audra McDonaldAudra McDonald is one of Broadway’s brightest stars — and one who is only a single award away from completing her EGOT.With six Tony Awards to her name, she has more performance wins than any other actor and has also won in all four acting categories.In addition, she has already won two Grammy Awards, for Best Opera Recording and Best Classical Album, and an Emmy for her performance in Sweeney Todd (Live from Lincoln Center) in 2015. However, the only award missing from her impressive collection is an Oscar, which may prove elusive given her limited involvement in movies. Bette MidlerBette Midler, the renowned singer, actress, and comedian, has been tantalizingly close to achieving EGOT status for some time now.

Live & Livid Tour, stays connected to younger perspectives, even if she’s just watching other people play. “I’m like, ‘How do you even figure this out?'” she says.

Joni Mitchell made a rare live appearance to perform at the Library of Congress as part of the Gershwin Prize awards this week.Mitchell appeared at the Library of Congress in Washington DC on Thursday (March 2) as part of the LOC’s Gershwin Prize week. Footage shared on social media from the event shows Mitchell performing her 1966 hit ‘The Circle Game’ and ‘Summertime’ – see below.The Canadian folk singer was at the Library as part of the Live at the Library series in conversation with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

When Joni Mitchell finally took the stage near the end of an all-star tribute concert honouring her as this year’s recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, she opted to perform a cover rather than one of her own songs.

It’s not Oscar season without songwriter Diane Warren. After taking home an Governors Awards from AMPAS this fall, the multi-platinum selling and Billboard chart topping songwriter of such hits as Rhythm of the Night and If I Could Turn Back Time is looking at her 14th original song Oscar nomination, this time for the ditty “Applause” from the Samuel Goldwyn Films title Tell It Like a Woman.

Kate Bush’s resurgent post-Stranger Things career just keeps running up new hills: The British singer-songwriter is among the 14 2023 nominees for induction in the The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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The Persian Version, directed and written by Maryam Keshvarz stars Layla Mohammadi, and Niousha Noor as a mother and daughter at odds with one another.

Rod Stewart turned 78 today and fans around the world flocked to send the rocker a special birthday message.

The White House again drew on celebrity activists as it marked another legislative milestone: Cyndi Lauper performed and spoke briefly to reporters on Tuesday as President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights at the federal lebel.

This is the bizarre moment Sir Rod Stewart decided to lie in the the floor of his private jet during takeoff.

Rod Stewart has revealed that he sends Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou a special gift every time his team defeats rivals Rangers.

Music industry campaign group the musicFIRST Coalition has published an open letter to members of US Congress calling on them to support and pass the American Music Fairness Act. It has been signed by more than 60 artists, creators and activists, including Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, Hanson, Peter Frampton, Jackson Browne, Sammy Hagar, Pat Benatar and Sheila E.If passed, the act would require AM/FM radio stations in the US to pay royalties to the artists and record labels behind the music they play, as well as to songwriters and music publishers.

Cyndi Lauper's late mother has inspired her to launch an abortion fund. The 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' singer has set up the Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Fund to support organisations fighting for abortion and reproductive healthcare in the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, which previously protected women's rights to an abortion, in June this year.

Cyndi Lauper has launched Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights, a new fund dedicated to financially supporting organisations that “advance women’s rights and health”.The donor-advised fund – a play on the title of Lauper’s 1983 song ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ – is being housed by the Tides Foundation. In its first year, it will primarily give grants to organisations ensuring access to abortion and reproductive health services, in light of the overturning of Roe v.

Cyndi Lauper is standing up for choice.

Kaia Gerber kicked it off in style. Cindy Crawford's daughter celebrated her 21st birthday on Saturday with a star-studded gathering at Los Angeles nightclub, Offsunset, a source confirmed to ET. «Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, Camila Morrone, Evan Ross, Paris Jackson, Roddy Ricch and Madison Beer were all in attendance,» the source said, «and Kaytranada did a surprise performance with Roddy Ricch for Kaia.»According to the source, the birthday girl «had a bast» during her special night, including singing and dancing to Cyndi Lauper's «Girls Just Want to Have Fun» with Ross. «Kaia put on a crystal tiara towards the end of the night,» the source shared, «and danced with Billie and Camila.»Speaking of Morrone, who recently split from boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio, the actress was spotted «dancing, smiling and partying,» the source described. One famous face who was missing from the celebrity soirée? Austin Butler.

Michelle Williams just made her Spice Girls dreams come true!Williams was a contestant on when she was unmasked on week 9 of the series. She had been in character all season as the mysterious Microphone, taking on songs like A Great Big World’s «Say Something,» but was finally unmasked after her performance of Journey’s «Don’t Stop Believing» didn’t quite match up to the Rooster’s take on Labrinth’s «Beneath Your Beautiful.»While judge and former Spice Girls member, Mel B, was surprised to see the fellow girl group member come out from under the mask, she had a hunch that she'd heard that iconic voice before.In fact, Mel B had pegged the Microphone as being Williams from the very first episode, while others on the show mistook her for Cyndi Lauper and others.«I knew I knew that voice,» an excited Mel B insisted. «I knew it.

Inspired by true events and based on the 2005 film by the same name, the original Broadway production of this musical garnered six Tony awards including Best Musical, Best Actor and Best Score for Cyndi Lauper who wrote the words and music.Kinky Boots centres on a family-owned shoe business in the UK which is financially in trouble. The son who has taken over the business is persuaded by Lola, a drag queen, to have the factory produce a new line of shoes which would hopefully appeal to beautiful drag queens.“This Packemin production has a lot of glitz and glam.

Paul Reubens is celebrating a milestone birthday, with the alter ego of Pee-wee Herman turning 70 years old on Saturday, Aug. 27.

called out Miley Cyrus in 2015 and when Kanye West ruined Taylor Swift’s moment in 2009.The event first began in 1984 as a way to shine a spotlight on the best in mainstream music.The Post confirmed on Aug. 23 that Johnny Depp will be making an appearance at this year’s ceremony, dressing up as the real-life Moon Person.

TV viewers Down Under got a big surprise this week.

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Herold, who served as Partner and Head of Theater at ICM Partners for nearly two decades, has moved to UTA as an agent in the Theatre division. He will be based in New York and report to Partner & Head of Theatre, Mark Subias. Herold is the latest ICM agent to leave following the agency’s acquisition by CAA.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicHitCo Entertainment, the music company launched by Antonio L.A. Reid (pictured at left) and Charles Goldstuck (at right) in 2017, has been sold to Concord, Variety has learned through multiple sources.

EXCLUSIVE: Playwright Theresa Rebeck, who created the stage musical-themed NBC series Smash, has joined the real-life Broadway-bound musical adaptation of the 1988 film comedy Working Girl, producers announced today.

Joni Mitchell boxset featuring her ‘Asylum Albums’ work is being released.It’s the latest instalment in her archive series and will see ‘The Asylum Albums 1972-1975 released. Mitchell joined Asylum Records in 1972 after working with Reprise Records and  this collection marks her works with the label.The collection features versions of ‘For The Roses’ (1972), ‘Court And Spark’ (1974), as well as the double live album ‘Miles Of Aisles’ (1974) and ‘The Hissing Of Summer Lawns’ (1975).The new collection is the third installment of the Mitchell archival series, following ‘Vol.

Joni Mitchell surprised the crowd at Newport Folk Festival over the weekend when she joined Brandi Carlile on stage for two songs.Fans were treated to a rare performance from the music legend when she appeared during Carlile’s set on Sunday (July 24). Together, the pair sang Mitchell’s classics ‘Both Sides Now’ and ‘A Case Of You’, released in 1966 and 1971, respectively.

Cyndi Lauper‘s son, Declyn Lauper, is facing legal trouble. According to the NYPD, Declyn was arrested early Thursday morning in New York City after police allegedly found him behind the while of a stolen vehicle.

Cyndi Lauper's son, Declyn Lauper, is facing legal trouble. According to the NYPD, Declyn was arrested early Thursday morning in New York City after police allegedly found him behind the while of a stolen vehicle.Police observed a 2014 Mercedes Benz C350 illegally double-parked at the location when they decided to conduct a computer check on the car. Upon investigation, police determined the vehicle to be stolen.The 24-year-old, who NYPD say was in the driver's seat of the vehicle, was taken into custody and charged with felony unauthorized use of a vehicle.According to multiple reports, he was released with a desk appearance ticket for a future court date.ET has reached out to reps for both Declyn and Cyndi for comment.Declyn, who is also a musician, seemingly addressed the arrest on social media, taking aim at , who was first to report the news.«No time for TMZ I just want some Privacy.

the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer and her husband David Thornton. He is a rapper who also acts under the name Declyn Thornton, and his credits include the animated series “Bob’s Burgers.”TMZ reported that Lauper posted on Instagram about the arrest, including video that purported to show the bust.On Saturday, Lauper posted “No time for TMZ I just want some privacy.”He could not be reached for comment Saturday.

When We All Vote.“As a woman with an opinion and the fearlessness to voice that opinion, it gets very tiring when the only retort is to tell me how irrelevant I am,” the Grammy-winning recording artist said in a statement to Billboard. I am relevant because I exist, and because I am a human being.

Pink is donating proceeds from her powerful new protest anthem 'Irrelevant' to Michelle Obama's When We All Vote organisation. The 'Who Knew' hitmaker - who sticks her middle finger up in defiance on the track's bold cover art - calls on everyone to not let their voices be silenced on the fiery new single out now. Speaking of the track, a "heated" reaction to the current political climate in the US, she said: “As a woman with an opinion and the fearlessness to voice that opinion, it gets very tiring when the only retort is to tell me how irrelevant I am.

Cyndi Lauper has shared a rerecorded version of her 1993 abortion rights anthem ‘Sally’s Pigeons’ in the wake of the US Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.In a series of tweets that accompanied the new, more stripped-back and plaintive version of ‘Sally’s Pigeons’ on June 25, Lauper wrote, “In my childhood, women didn’t have reproductive freedom and 50 years later we find ourselves in a time warp where one’s freedom to control their own body has been stripped away.”She continued, “When I wrote this song with Mary Chapin Carpenter in 1991, we wrote about two little girls who dreamt of stretching their wings like the pigeons they watched that flew above them.“They dreamt of being free.