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Lizzo regularly faces criticism targeting her body, sense of style and everything else under the sun, but the perception that disturbs her «the most» is that she makes music for a white audience. In a new cover story for, the «About Damn Time» singer addressed the oft-repeated judgment that her music is somehow geared toward white listeners, noting that it's «such a critical conversation when it comes to Black artists.»«When Black people see a lot of white people in the audience, they think, 'Well this isn't for me, this is for them.' The thing is, when a Black artist reaches a certain level of popularity, it's going to be a predominantly white crowd,» she explains. «I was so startled when I watched [YouTube clips of gospel great] Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was an innovator of rock and roll.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic In “Is That Black Enough for You?!?,” Elvis Mitchell’s highly pleasurable and eye-opening movie-love documentary about the American Black cinema revolution of the late ’60s and ’70s, Billy Dee Williams, now 85 but still spry, tells a funny story about what it was like to play Louis McKay, the dapper love object and would-be savior of Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings the Blues.” The year was 1972, and African-American audiences had rarely (if ever) been given the chance to gawk at a movie star of color who was not just this sexy but this showcased for his sexiness. Louis was like Clark Gable with a dash of Marvin Gaye; when he was on that promenade stairway, Williams says that he just about fell in love with himself. That’s how unprecedented the whole thing was. The actor recalls how the lighting was fussed over (we see a shot in which Louis appears bathed in an old-movie glow), and how unreal that was to him on the set. At the time, Black actors didn’t get lighting like that. But Black audiences drank it in with a better-late-than-never swoon, even as they knew that this was a representation they’d been denied for more than half a century.

Nikki Blonsky has announced on social media of her engagement to her partner Hailey Jo Jenson. Blonsky was thrilled to share the news, saying that the “greatest blessing in life is real love.”Best known for her role as Tracy Turnbald in the popular 2007 film adaptation of the hit musical, Hairspray, Blonsky announced her engagement on Instagram.

vague Instagram posts featuring a road and a steering wheel, Bruce Springsteen announced today that he’ll be dropping a new album of soul covers, “Only the Strong Survive,” on November 11. This will be the ageless rocker’s 21st studio album, which “celebrates 15 soul music gems from the legendary catalogues of Motown, Gamble and Huff, Stax and many more,” according to the announcement.In a video message posted on social media, Springsteen said his latest project will also put his vocals front and center — something he said has always played “second, third or fourth” to other elements in his music like composition, arrangements and melodies. “In my own memoir, I gave my voice a little short shrift by saying I i didn’t think I had much of one,” he said in a video announcing “Only The Strong Survive.”“I decided to do something I had never done before, make some music that is centered around singing, around challenging my voice.

There’s a new Bruce Springsteen album on the way.

Bruce Springsteen has announced his new album, ‘Only The Strong Survive’ – listen to his cover of Frank Wilson’s ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ below.After teasing the announcement yesterday (September 28), Springsteen has now confirmed that his next record, billed as a collection of “15 soul music greats”, will be released on November 11 via Columbia (pre-order here).In an announcement video shared this afternoon (September 29) that you can watch below, Springsteen told his fans that the record will celebrate an array of soul music classics from such catalogues as Motown, Gamble and Huff and Stax.“I wanted to make an album where I just sang,” Springsteen said. “And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies?“I’ve taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray and Scott Walker, among many others. I’ve tried to do justice to them all — and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music.“My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor With lead vocals by Springsteen, “Only The Strong Survive” features songs from the catalogs of Motown and Stax Records, the songwriting duo of Gamble and Huff and more. This album, Springsteen’s 21st studio outing, will also feature guest vocals by soul great Sam Moore, as well as contributions from the E Street Horns, string arrangements by Rob Mathes, and backing vocals by Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Dennis Collins and Fonzi Thornton. Bruce Springsteen commented: “I wanted to make an album where I just sang. And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies? I’ve taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray, and Scott Walker, among many others. I’ve tried to do justice to them all—and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music. My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it. I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved making it.”

Will.i.am has claimed he was the inspiration behind Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’ remix EP.Earlier this year, Beyoncé released a four-track EP featuring remixes of the ‘Renaissance’ track from the likes of Honey Dijon, Terry Hunter and Nita Aviance.According to will.i.am though, the whole thing would never have happened without him. Speaking to Metro, he said: “I was in France and her song (‘Break My Soul’) came out and I’m like, ‘I wish the beat did this.’ So I called my collab partner and we did it remotely on FYI, a collaboration tool.”The Black-Eyed Peas singer then claimed “they weren’t thinking about remixes until I sent it.”“They put out a remix EP and my song’s first one on it – and I inspired it,” he continued.

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts are a veritable power couple in journalism, and while the two had to spend some time apart this week, they're finally back together.MORE: Deborah Roberts looks back on family loss during emotional periodDeborah shared photographs on social media from her first major outing as she returned to New York, that being a Diana Ross concert.VIDEO: Al Roker shares 'nerves' with fans amid New York weather warningWhat made it even more special was that Al had made it a surprise night for the two in the lead up to their wedding anniversary this week."When @dianaross is in town during your anniversary week…and your sweetie organized the surprise.

Los Angeles on Friday. The Detroit native shielded herself against germs with a black face mask in addition to a clear, full-face visor.  The 78-year-old legendary music artist wore an all black outfit that she complemented with a red and black plaid jacket.

later explained to Ellen DeGeneres, “If we don’t stand up for what we believe in and if we don’t fight for our rights, pretty soon we’re going to have as much rights as the meat on our own bones. And I am not a piece of meat.” Other notable Aries moments include Lil Nas X’s incendiary 2021 performance and fellow ram Diana Ross playfully bouncing Lil Kim’s teet onstage in 1999.

said in a video announcement posted to social media on Tuesday.“The Office” actor B.J., Novak, Marvel star Simu Liu, comedian Iliza Shlesinger, “The Talk” host and “Criminal Minds” star Aisha Tyler, comedian and “I Love My Dad” actor Patton Oswalt and the WNBA’s Candace Parker round out the cast. Celebrities will play for the chance to score money for a charity of their choice.“Let’s hope they’ve been reading more than screenplays,” Bialik quipped.

Los Angeles earlier on Monday.  The Pieces Of Me singer, 37, and the musician, 33, appeared to be in high spirits as they stepped out hand-in-hand into the summer heat. The couple, who share two children, are preparing to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary later this month on August 30.

Beyoncé is sharing how grateful she is with Madonna for their recent collaboration, after the release of the singer’s new ‘Break My Soul’ remix, using the iconic melody from the popular song ‘Vogue.’“Thank you, Queen,” Beyoncé wrote in a heartfelt note for Madonna, sending her white roses to show her appreciation. She continued, “I’m so grateful for you.

Jennifer Lopez knows how to put on a show! The 53-year-old singer took the stage at UNICEF's sixth annual LuisaViaRoma in Capri, Italy Saturday in support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people amid the ongoing invasion of the country by Russia.Lopez hit the stage in a sparkling zebra print number by Roberto Cavalli. The jumpsuit featured sequined details as well as feathered embellishments. She also rocked a zebra-printed feather boa-type cape to cap off the look. In photos from the performance, the «On My Way (Marry Me)» singer dazzled as she belted out some of her biggest hits, twirling and being lifted on stage by a bevy of dancers.Lopez opened the mini-concert with two of her biggest hits, «If You Had My Love» and «Waiting for Tonight.» Lopez thanked fans for coming to see her, telling the crowd that her look and performance Saturday night were «giving disco,» a reminder of her time as a little girl, growing up in the Bronx.«We're giving disco tonight.

During Kevin Hart’s recent “Hart to Heart” episode featuring Tracee Ellis Ross, the actress recalled a hilarious story about a time she got in trouble by her mom Diana Ross.

the honour falls to the UK and we have the opportunity to celebrate Sam Ryder coming second in this year’s event. The Eurovision host city will be decided in the coming months with London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield joining Leeds in campaigning to be the competition’s venue. In order to be chosen to hold the competition, cities must demonstrate that they have a 10,000-seater venue and are located within close proximity to an international airport.

By Alex KesslerBy Elizabeth LoganBy Alice CaryThe legal system through which these changes have to be made remains similarly archaic. The process is a logistical nightmare that often renders the applicant unsearchable online, to their personal and professional detriment. But of married women choose to do it anyway.

READ MORE: Covid: The peculiar symptom that may be making a comeback - doctors reporting 'uptick'The road is well-known for enticing popstars toward unhealthy excess, but Diana is strict about resisting this way of living. "There's no partying, no groupies, no fans on the bus no drinking or drugging," Rhonda added. "Most of us go to the gym and workout.

READ MORE: Covid: The peculiar symptom that may be making a comeback - doctors reporting 'uptick'The road is well-known for enticing popstars toward unhealthy excess, but Diana is strict about resisting this way of living. "There's no partying, no groupies, no fans on the bus no drinking or drugging," Rhonda added. "Most of us go to the gym and workout.

Suzanne Somers is looking back on the time of her life. The same week that Mark Fleischman, a former owner of Studio 54, died by physicians assisted suicide, ET spoke with Somers, who recalled having unforgettable nights at the iconic New York City club.«Oh, what a time it was,» Somers tells ET of the late '70s and early '80s, when she was starring on Three's Company and frequently stepped out at Studio 54. "… There's no red carpet experience I've ever had that compared to walking into Studio 54.

scribed. Another chimed in, “Pretty sad, they probably didn’t even know who she was.

Tuesday’s “Jeopardy!” answers had everybody talking online yet again.

Steps singer H shocked some of his own bandmates after claiming they 'murdered' the Diana Ross classic Chain Reaction. He made the comment when the performers appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox this evening (Friday, July 1).

Glastonbury Festival, a number of artists have seen an uplift on the UK’s Official Albums Chart this week.According to new Official Charts Company data, artists including Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, Diana Ross and Wet Leg have seen a boost in their sales and streams after their Glastonbury sets.Billie Eilish, who became the festival’s youngest-ever headliner on Friday (June 24), has enjoyed a jump in this week’s Official Albums Chart Top 40. Her last album ‘Happier Than Ever’ had an 84 per cent week-on-week boost to its combined weekly sales and streams in total, placing it on Number 10.Previous album, 2019’s ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’, is also up by 36 spots to Number 25, while Eilish’s debut ‘Don’t Smile At Me’ makes it to Number 39.Elsewhere, Sam Fender’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’ doubles its weekly sales and streams tally, surging 110 per cent week on week while enjoying a jump of 44 chart places back into the Official Albums Chart Top 20 (19). The album’s title tack has also risen 40 places to Number 20.Wet Leg’s sales and streams of their eponymous debut album are up 71 per cent over the past seven days, while Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘SOUR’ enjoys a 30 per cent weekly boost and Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘Mr.

Many artists who took to the stage at last weekend’s Glastonbury Festival have seen a huge uplift on the UK’s Official Albums Chart this week and a boost to their catalogue’s sales and streams, according to new data.

Denise Van Outen's new man is quite literally a Sex Bomb, as he starred in Tom Jones' official music video for the song 23 years ago. Jimmy Barba, 55, posed for photos with Denise in their first public appearance together as a couple at the Grand Prix Ball - but the Mirror has revealed that he was also the main love interest in the music video. He could even be seen joining Tom on stage on the BBC's Top of the Pops, where he danced with three female dancers while Tom performed the song.

Phoebe Bridgers has shared her inclusion to the soundtrack for Minions: The Rise Of Gru, putting a dream-pop spin on the Carpenters‘ 1972 ballad ‘Goodbye To Love’.The full 19-track record was released today (July 1) via Decca, coinciding with the global release of Minions: The Rise Of Gru. In addition to original songs by Verdine White and RZA, a long-teased collab between Diana Ross and Tame Impala, and an original suite from composer Heitor Pereira, the soundtrack features covers of ‘70s hits by the likes of St.

Heartstopper and you love Gogglebox, well, you’re in for a treat. Members of the cast have joined Celebrity Gogglebox for the Pride special, with Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, and William Gao getting comfy on the couch to critic TV shows and films from the past week. The four have shot to global stardom following the release of Heartstopper on Netflix earlier this year, which saw rugby lad Nick Nelson (Kit) fall in love with form buddy Charlie Spring (Joe).

Channel 4 favourite was attending the Lytham Festival with her brother and co-star Pete Sandiford and friends. Sophie wore a bright green blazer, black top and jeans underneath a clear poncho to keep the rain off her as he partied with a friend. Fans of the star were quick to comment on how much the look suited her.

BBC has revealed which of the sets at this year’s Glastonbury were the most-viewed on UK TV – see the results below.After two years away, the festival made its return to Worthy Farm last week, with Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar headlining the Pyramid Stage across the course of the weekend.McCartney’s almost three-hour Saturday night (June 25) set, which NME called “history-making” in a five star review, averaged 2.7million viewers on BBC One and peaked at 3.9million, according to Broadcast.While the 80-year-old Beatle’s figures were impressive, the artist with the biggest viewership average was Diana Ross, who performed in the revered legends slot on Sunday (June 26). The Motown icon and disco queen’s 75-minute set garnered an average audience of 3.1million, peaking at 3.8million.In a four-star review of Ross’ performance, NME said she had the “crowd in her hands” throughout the set.

Glastonbury Festival returned to Worthy Farm this weekend – scroll down to see what the festival looked like in three minutes.The festival ran from June 22-26 and was the first to be held since 2019 after Glastonbury’s 2020 and 2021 editions were both cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.After the festival, organiser Emily Eavis shared a statement in which she called Glastonbury 2022 “surely the best one yet” and hailed “a remarkable feat by all artists and crew.”Glastonbury 2022 was headlined by Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar, with a legends’ slot from Diana Ross and notable performances by Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo and more.See all the highlights inside three minutes below.Reviewing Glastonbury 2022, NME wrote: “The festival is all about unity, and sometimes you find it in unexpected places. Sleaford Mods’ scabrous, sweary take on post-punk might initially sound solo antagonistic, but frontman Jason Williamson regularly punctuates the set by sweetly checking the audience are still enjoying themselves.“The band stand atop a wave of post-punk coursing through the bill: Yard Act stake their claim for Glasto greatness at William’s Green and IDLES make a surprise appearance at the BBC Introducing Stage, tearing through their near-seminal debut album ‘Brutalism’ in full.”Many artists at the festival also took the opportunity to address the US Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the landmark abortion ruling Roe v. Wade.

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Naman Ramachandran A star-studded Glastonbury 2022 edition has yielded record breaking audiences for the BBC across its digital platforms.Popular sets from the festival included Pyramid stage headliners Paul McCartney, who revealed surprise guests Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl, and Billie Eilish, as well as performances from Crowded House, Diana Ross, Little Simz, Megan Thee Stallion, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Sam Fender.Content was streamed a record 34.1 million times on streamer BBC iPlayer. This included 23 million live streams, the highest on record for a BBC program brand.

Glastonbury Festival, describing it in glowing terms as “surely the best one yet”.The festival’s organiser shared a short statement on Instagram yesterday (June 27) following the conclusion of this year’s Worthy Farm event on Sunday (June 26), which was the first to be held since 2019 after Glastonbury’s 2020 and 2021 editions were both cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.In her post, which featured images of Sunday performers Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross and Pet Shop Boys, Eavis wrote: “Sunday rounding off an incredible weekend… thank you to everyone who came here and made it so special. It surely was the best one yet!“A remarkable feat by all artists and crew, thank you to everybody who played a part and everyone who came and created such an amazing atmosphere of joy and love.

Kate Moss, Stella McCartney, Noel Gallagher, Bruce Springsteen, and Cara Delevingne looked to be having a ball at Glastonbury, and oh to be part of that iconic crew. The legends of fashion and music posed together in a totally star-studded snap after Bruce joined headliner Sir Paul McCartney for an epic performance. Noel, who also performed with his band the High Flying Birds, took a moment to appreciate his fellow musician, giving us an (almost) smile in the incredible snap posted to Stella’s Instagram.