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Thania Garcia Billy Joel has been added to the lineup of performers for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy announced on Wednesday. Joel, who made his Grammy stage debut in 1988 when he sang “New York State Of Mind,” will return as a performer for the ceremony on Feb. 4, joining a lineup that includes Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo.

Madison Square Garden residency, telling the crowd, “I have good news. I have bad news. I’ll give you the bad news first.

Billy Joel has announced ‘Turn The Lights Back On’, his first solo song since 2007 and second since 1993.‘Turn The Lights Back On’ is set for release on February 1 via Columbia. It will be available on all streaming platforms as well as a limited-edition 7” vinyl.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Billy Joel is back with new music for the first time in 17 years. The singer-songwriter has announced the release of “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first solo song since 2007 and second since 1993.

EXCLUSIVE: Keith Adams, the Deaf coach who made history leading an all-Deaf high school football team on 12 consecutive victories against all hearing teams, has inspired two major projects: a feature film and a documentary with the Project Power directors behind the feature film. Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman have signed on to direct the film with screenwriter Josh Feldman currently writing the screenplay. That film is based on the life of Coach Keith Adams, and his sons, Kaden and Trevin, quarterback and team co-captain.

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Freddy Wexler is developing a feature film based on the true story of Keith Adams—a Deaf football coach who last month led an all Deaf football team to the D2 California State Championship—and Adams’ two sons, Kaden and Trevin, who played on the team (Trevin was the starting quarterback).

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWestbrook Studios is partnering with songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler on “Soul Superhero,” a new live action musical fantasy film. The film is the story of a young Black girl who teams up with a magical street performer, known as the “Soul Superhero,” to save her community with the power of music.

Sony/ATV has signed a number of new publishing deals. They include:A global administration agreement with songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler, who has co-written such hits as Marshmello and Halsey's "Be Kind,” the Jonas Brothers’ “Like It’s Christmas,” Kanye West’s “Wolves” and Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s Hot 100 No.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSony/ATV Music Publishing announced the signing of Bobby Sessions to a global co-publishing deal.