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Bill Pitman Dies: Wrecking Crew Guitarist Who Played On Countless Hits, TV & Film Soundtracks Was 102 - deadline.com - New York - Los Angeles - California
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12.08.2022

Bill Pitman Dies: Wrecking Crew Guitarist Who Played On Countless Hits, TV & Film Soundtracks Was 102

Bill Pitman, a guitarist whose work as part of the legendary recording session group The Wrecking Crew made an invaluable contribution to countless radio hits, TV series and films, died yesterday at his home in La Quinta, California. He was 102.

Lily-Rose Depp names pop stars who inspired her role in The Idol - www.msn.com - USA
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09.05.2023

Lily-Rose Depp names pop stars who inspired her role in The Idol

Lily-Rose Depp has listed the pop singers that influenced her role in The Idol. While speaking to W magazine for an interview published on Monday, the French-American actress revealed she channelled Britney Spears, among other artists, during her audition for the part of up-and-coming pop idol Jocelyn on the upcoming HBO series. "Of course, I'm a Britney (Spears) fan!" she admitted.

Jim Mahoney, PR To Sinatra, McQueen, Gable, Explores 60 Years Of Hollywood In Memoir: “It Was About Taming The Lion” - deadline.com - Las Vegas - county Burt - city Lancaster, county Burt
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04.02.2023

Jim Mahoney, PR To Sinatra, McQueen, Gable, Explores 60 Years Of Hollywood In Memoir: “It Was About Taming The Lion”

Jim Mahoney was one of Hollywood’s go-to guys. He spent 60+ years in public relations, guiding the public images of Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Christie Brinkley, Peggy Lee, and hundreds more.

The Wrecking Crew guitarist Bill Pitman has died, aged 102 - www.nme.com - New York - California - New Jersey
nme.com
13.08.2022

The Wrecking Crew guitarist Bill Pitman has died, aged 102

The New York Times, Pitman died on Thursday August 11 at his home in La Quinta, California. No cause of death has been revealed, however the guitarist and bassist reportedly spent the last month of his life recovering from an accident that left him with a fractured spine.Born on February 12, 1920, Pitman was raised in a musical household, as his father worked as a staff bassist for programming at NBC.

Jarvis Cocker joins Richard Hawley at Leadmill show, urges owners: “Have some respect for a beautiful thing” - www.nme.com
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10.08.2022

Jarvis Cocker joins Richard Hawley at Leadmill show, urges owners: “Have some respect for a beautiful thing”

Jarvis Cocker joined former Pulp bandmate and fellow Sheffield-born musician Richard Hawley on stage during his gig at the Leadmill last night (August 9), amid the venue’s ongoing eviction battle.During the second night of Hawley’s sold-out, four-date residency in support of the Leadmill – which faces closure after being given an eviction notice in March – Cocker reaffirmed his support for the legendary venue. Pulp performed their first full gig at the venue nearly 42 years ago, in August 1980.“It’s more than this building and this stage, it’s something that’s grown over years and it’s a feeling,” Cocker said of the Leadmill.

Watch Self Esteem perform with Richard Hawley during Sheffield Leadmill residency - www.nme.com - city Sheffield
nme.com
09.08.2022

Watch Self Esteem perform with Richard Hawley during Sheffield Leadmill residency

Self Esteem joined Richard Hawley on stage in Sheffield last night (August 8) during the first night of the latter’s residency at The Leadmill – you can watch fan-shot footage of the moment below.Hawley is playing four gigs this week in support of the much-loved venue, which remains under the threat of closure from its new owners.The Sheffield artist previously said that the Leadmill was the city’s “Cavern, it’s our Haçienda”, telling the Yorkshire Post in April that Sheffield is “on the verge of cultural catastrophe” if the venue closes.“The thought of losing it for the city is too hideous to contemplate,” he added. “It would be very desolate without The Leadmill, it’s literally a beacon in the dark culturally and physically.”During last night’s Leadmill show, Hawley played a career-spanning set which included two covers with Self Esteem (AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor).

Brad Pitt Premieres ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ at the Academy Museum and Louis Vuitton Trunks: Must Attend Calendar Listings July 27 – Aug. 2 - variety.com - Israel
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27.07.2022

Brad Pitt Premieres ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ at the Academy Museum and Louis Vuitton Trunks: Must Attend Calendar Listings July 27 – Aug. 2

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJuly 27, WednesdayBillie Eilish, Debbie Harry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Seth MacFarlane perform during the Count Basie Orchestra tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra.Hollywood Bowl, Los AngelesNickelodeon screens “Are You Afraid of the Dark? GhostIsland” with stars Telci Huynh, Luca Padovan, Chance Hurstfield and Julian Curtis and showrunner JT Billings.The London West HollywoodPaddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint and Eve Best attend the premiere of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon.”Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los AngelesJerry Mathers, Anson Williams, Erin Murphy, Dee Wallace, Leonard Maltin and original “Our Gang” cast member Sidney Kibrick attend the VIP preview of the “Our Gang” 100th anniversary exhibit. The Hollywood Museum, Hollywood July 28, Thursday Louis Vuitton opens “220 Trunks, 200 Visionaries,” an exhibit of 200 trunks designed by Gloria Steinem, Frank Gehry, Alex Israel and more.Louis Vuitton Beverly Hills, 468 N.

Michelle Williams Says Todd Haynes’ Peggy Lee Biopic Is Dead & Talks About Speaking Out On Pay Equity In Hollywood - theplaylist.net - Hollywood
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10.05.2022

Michelle Williams Says Todd Haynes’ Peggy Lee Biopic Is Dead & Talks About Speaking Out On Pay Equity In Hollywood

Actress Michelle Williams and filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (“Wendy & Lucy“) have reunited for the drama “Showing Up,” a low-budget pic that sees Williams play a tightly wound artist named Lizzie. The film will be heading to the Canes Film Festival where it is notably one of the few movies playing there that has been helmed by a female director.

Hollywood Bowl 2022 Lineup Includes Duran Duran, Loggins & Messina, ‘Kinky Boots,’ Ricky Martin and a Frank Sinatra/Peggy Lee Salute With Billie Eilish - variety.com
variety.com
15.02.2022

Hollywood Bowl 2022 Lineup Includes Duran Duran, Loggins & Messina, ‘Kinky Boots,’ Ricky Martin and a Frank Sinatra/Peggy Lee Salute With Billie Eilish

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Hollywood Bowl’s 2022 summer season will include a three-night stand by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees Duran Duran, a fireworks-laden 4th of July engagement by the comedy/bluegrass team of Steve Martin and Martin Short, a Loggins & Messina reunion, a fully staged production of Cyndi Lauper’s Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” and a salute to Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee that will feature Billie Eilish and Debbie Harry, among others.Artists with shows on the summer agenda include Ricky Martin, Pentatonix, Sheryl Crow, Diana Ross, CHVRCHES, John Fogerty, A-ha, Grace Jones, John Fogerty, UB40, A.R. Rahman, Lang Lang, Pink Martini, the Gipsy Kings, Boyz II Men and TLC.As always, the LA Philharmonic may be the biggest star on the lineup, with 34 shows scheduled, 10 of which will be under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel.

Alvin Deutsch Dies: Attorney Who Took On Disney For Peggy Lee & Battled Scott Rudin Over ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Was 89 - deadline.com - New York - state Connecticut - county Lee
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11.02.2022

Alvin Deutsch Dies: Attorney Who Took On Disney For Peggy Lee & Battled Scott Rudin Over ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Was 89

Alvin Deutsch, the attorney who represented singer Peggy Lee in her landmark victory over Walt Disney Productions and more recently tangled with Broadway producer Scott Rudin and the estate of author Harper Lee over rights to a stage production of To Kill A Mockingbird, died Oct. 6 at his home in New York City. He was 89.

Alessandro Nivola In Talks To Co-Star With Michelle Williams In Peggy Lee Biopic ‘Fever’ - deadline.com - county Todd - county Lee - county Williams - city Newark
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06.12.2021

Alessandro Nivola In Talks To Co-Star With Michelle Williams In Peggy Lee Biopic ‘Fever’

EXCLUSIVE: The Many Saints of Newark star Alessandro Nivola continues to stay busy as he is in talks to star opposite Michelle Williams in Todd Haynes’s Peggy Lee biopic Fever. Nivola will play Dave Barbour in pic. Set up at MGM the feature is written by Doug Wright and produced by Marc Platt, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler and Reese Witherspoon.

Michael Renzi, former 'Sesame Street' musical director, dies - abcnews.go.com - county Newport - state Rhode Island
abcnews.go.com
04.10.2021

Michael Renzi, former 'Sesame Street' musical director, dies

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Michael Renzi, who during a storied musical career worked with Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé, Lena Horne and some of the other biggest names in jazz and pop, and who for years was also the musical director of “Sesame Street,” has died.

Billie Eilish in talks to produce Peggy Lee biopic ‘Fever’ - www.nme.com
nme.com
05.02.2021

Billie Eilish in talks to produce Peggy Lee biopic ‘Fever’

Billie Eilish is in early talks to be an executive producer on a Peggy Lee biopic, Fever.The film, set to be helmed by Carol director Todd Haynes, will star Michelle Williams as Lee.According to Billboard, Eilish is in early talks to executive produce the film alongside her mother Maggie Baird, and Darkroom founder and CEO Justin Lubliner.Last year, Eilish took part in an online panel celebrating the life and career of the late Peggy Lee, marking the centennial of the singer’s birth.Lee, who

Michelle Williams to Star in Todd Haynes' Peggy Lee Biopic, 'Fever' - www.hollywoodreporter.com - county Todd - county Lee
hollywoodreporter.com
05.02.2021

Michelle Williams to Star in Todd Haynes' Peggy Lee Biopic, 'Fever'

Michelle Williams has signed on to play Peggy Lee in a biopic for the legendary singer, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The biopic will be directed by Todd Haynes.

Michelle Williams to Star in Todd Haynes’ Peggy Lee Biopic ‘Fever’ - thewrap.com - county Todd - county Williams
thewrap.com
05.02.2021

Michelle Williams to Star in Todd Haynes’ Peggy Lee Biopic ‘Fever’

Also Read: Jessica Chastain Replaces Michelle Williams in HBO's 'Scenes From a Marriage'Witherspoon would still be attached as a producer on “Fever,” however, as would Marc Platt and Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon via their production banner Killer Films.Peggy Lee, born Norma Deloris Egstrom, was an iconic jazz and pop singer who throughout her career dating back to the 1940s recorded over 1,100 songs and composed 270 tracks.

Johnny Mandel death: Tributes to ‘genius’ M*A*S*H composer and arranger - www.msn.com - USA
msn.com
30.06.2020

Johnny Mandel death: Tributes to ‘genius’ M*A*S*H composer and arranger

M*A*S*H, has died at the age of 94.The American songwriter was regarded as one of the foremost composers and arrangers of the 20th Century.Across a career that spanned seven decades, Mandel worked with musicians including Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson and Michael Buble.He earned five Grammy awards for his work, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010.Tributes to the late composer have poured in from his many collaborators and

Billie Eilish, k.d. lang & More Set to Discuss Peggy Lee at Grammy Museum Online Event - www.billboard.com - city Jamestown
billboard.com
21.05.2020

Billie Eilish, k.d. lang & More Set to Discuss Peggy Lee at Grammy Museum Online Event

Billie Eilish and k.d. lang are among those participating in a pre-taped panel discussion celebrating Peggy Lee that will premiere on the Grammy Museum's website (www.grammymuseum.org) on May 26, which is the centennial of her birth in Jamestown, N.D. Eric Burton of Black Pumas will also participate in the panel discussion, along wi

ASCAP Establishes Peggy Lee Award for Independent Songwriters - www.billboard.com
billboard.com
24.04.2020

ASCAP Establishes Peggy Lee Award for Independent Songwriters

The ASCAP Foundation has named a new award in honor of legendary singer-songwriter Peggy Lee.The Peggy Lee Songwriter Award, which was established to mark the icon’s 100th birthday, will annually recognize an ASCAP or unaffiliated songwriter who “demonstrates intelligent use of language, talent and career potential."The Peggy Lee Songwriter Award was created in collaboration with Lee’s granddaughter, Holly Foster Wells.

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