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Jennifer Lopez is wearing her heart on her tee and you can too.

Jennifer Lopez seemed to be sharing a sweet tribute toBen Affleck on his 51st birthday. The Hollywood star was spotted during a recent outing in Los Angeles, when she was leaving The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Ben Affleck! Jennifer Lopez’s husband turned 51 on August 15, and according to reports; despite we have seen JLo out and about without him, he is “happy and thriving.” A source close to the Batman actor told People that “everything is going well in his life. He is happy and content.” Lopez also took to social media to share an adorable video of the pair.The 54-year-old singer, actress, and businesswoman shared a video of them singing along to Sam Cooke’s “(What A) Wonderful World” 1960 love song on Instagram.“Dear Ben … Happy Birthday.

Jennifer Lopez had a sweet 51st birthday message for her other half, Ben Affleck, on Tuesday.

Jennifer Lopez is expressing her love for hubby Ben Affleck by sharing a sweet snapshot into their private life. The «Ain't Your Mama» singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to commemorate Affleck's 51st birthday, and shared an adorable video she recorded while in the passenger seat of their car — as the birthday boy drove around town.While on the road, Lopez beamed as she and Affleck lip synced and danced to Sam Cooke's iconic love song «Wonderful World.»The pair got into the tune, with Lopez smiling brightly to the lyrics, «Don't know much about the French I took/ But I do know that I love you/ And I know that if you love me, too/ What a wonderful world this would be.»«Dear Ben … Happy Birthday.

Jennifer Lopez is expressing her love for hubby Ben Affleck song (sort of).The «Ain't Your Mama» singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to commemorate Affleck's 51st birthday, and shared an adorable video she recorded while in the passenger seat of their car — as the birthday boy drove around town.While on the road, Lopez beamed as she lip synced and danced to Sam Cooke's iconic love song «Wonderful World» and smiling brightly to the lyrics, «Don't know much about the French I took/ But I do know that I love you/ And I know that if you love me, too/ What a wonderful world this would be.»«Dear Ben … Happy Birthday. I love you!» Lopez captioned the heartwarming post.A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)Back in July, the cute couple celebrated Lopez's birthday at their new home.

Jennifer Lopez is celebrating her husband Ben Affleck‘s birthday!

Tracy Chapman is making history.

EXCLUSIVE: Jake Brennan, the man behind the hit rock n roll true-crime podcast Disgraceland, and his production company Double Elvis, have signed with Range Media Partners.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Connecticut is set to declare Sunday, April 23, 2023 as “Little Richard Day” in honor of the late performer’s “incomparable contributions to the history of music in America.” And no, the rock n’ roll icon doesn’t hail from the Nutmeg state. He was born in Georgia and lived in California, Tennessee and other ports of call until his death in 2020. Rather, Gov. Ned Lamont is issuing the proclamation in recognition of the release this month of “Little Richard: I Am Everything” and Connecticut’s many ties to the production. The film, which Magnolia bought out of the Sundance Film Festival, will premiere at the Bedford Playhouse, which is hosted by the Greenwich International Film Festival on April 23. It was produced by Greenwich International Film Festival board member Robert Friedman and produced and directed by Lisa Cortés, a Connecticut native and an alumna of Yale University.

Lily Moayeri After more than 65 years, Los Angeles’ legendary United Recording Studios, where Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, as well as the Beach Boys, Sam Cooke, Jay-Z, Green Day, and more recently, Paramore and Kendrick Lamar have recorded, is retooling its operations — to the detriment of its storied history as “the Abbey Road of the West,” not to mention its employees. Starting April 3, the studio will require “longer minimum booking lengths for recording sessions,” according to Mix Magazine — although this minimum has yet to be determined. Furthermore, artists will need to bring in their own engineers to run United Recordings’ rare vintage equipment, some of which dates to the studio’s beginnings in the late ‘50s. This renowned gear requires expertise that isn’t readily available to the current-day audio engineering school graduates who don’t have the benefit of the studio’s longtime professionals.

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).

T-Pain has released his unique rendition of Black Sabbath‘s ‘War Pigs’ from his latest record. Check it out below.As a part of Pain’s newly released seven-track covers album ‘On Top Of The Covers’, the usually-autotuned star takes a much more soulful take on the anti-war song.The popstar-turned-streamer shows off his powerful vocal chops, especially when delivering the bridge and reworking it into a Prince-esque rock’n’roll moment.‘War Pigs’ is on Black Sabbath’s seminal second studio album ‘Paranoid’. Despite being often recognised as an anti-war song, the band’s bassist Geezer Butler claimed the track “wasn’t about politics or government or anything.

Chaka Khan has apologised for hitting out at Rolling Stone’s ‘200 Best Singers Of All Time’ list, saying that she is committed to “empowering all artists”.The US funk and soul singer was ranked at number 29 on the viral list which was published on January 1, 2023.Topped by Aretha Franklin, the likes of Whitney Houston, Sam Cooke, Billie Holiday and Mariah Carey round out the Top Five.Khan, however, responded by calling the magazine editors “blind bitches”.“They need hearing aids,” she said on on Andrew Goldman’s ‘Originals’ podcast. “These must be the children of Helen Keller!”The ‘I Feel For You’ singer also criticised the artists who ranked above her, including Carey.

is back and the contestants are better than ever!On Friday, NBC shared a sneak peek at Monday's season 23 premiere, giving fans a glimpse of the season's first four-chair turn — which features a big block from a new coach.In the clip, NOIVAS takes the stage with his guitar for a powerful performance of Sam Cooke's «A Change Is Gonna Come» that has all four coaches turning their chairs and on their feet for a standing ovation. However, Chance the Rapper seizes his opportunity, and throws down the block on reigning champ Blake Shelton.«You are an incomparable talent,» Chance raves of the performance.

T-Pain has revealed that his upcoming covers album will include his take on songs by Black Sabbath and Journey, among others. On Top Of The Covers is set to be released on March 17, and will serve as T-Pain’s follow-up to the 2019 album ‘1UP’. Alongside Black Sabbath and Journey – whose respective tracks ‘War Pigs’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ will be covered – the album will include renditions of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’, Dr.

T-Pain has announced the upcoming release of his new covers album, “Under the Covers”, in which the rapper takes on classic hits from artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Black Sabbath.

Ethan Shanfeld Willie Spence, who came in second place in “American Idol” Season 19, has died in a car crash. He was 23. Spence was driving from Tennessee to his home in Atlanta when he crashed into a semi-truck that was parked on the side of the road. A post on the “American Idol” Instagram reads, “We are devastated about the passing of our beloved ‘American Idol’ family member, Willie Spence. He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed. We send our condolences to his loved ones.” The post features a video of Spence singing Rihanna’s “Diamonds” from his “American Idol” audition. Judges Lionel Ritchie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan praised Spence’s performance, with Bryan saying, “You are a special, special human being. I did not want it to end.”

He may have given a choir group the surprise of their lives, but it was Michael Bublé who was left even more stunned after turning up to a London venue while promoting his latest album.

Bill Nye the "Science Guy" is officially a married man. People magazine shared that Nye, 66, wed journalist and author Liza Mundy, 61, in late May at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. The couple’s initial introduction stemmed from Mundy’s book, "Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II," where she mentioned Nye’s mother, Jacqueline Jenkins-Nye.  Bill Nye is officially a married man! The "Science Guy" wed author Liza Mundy in late May.

Guitar Shorty, a blue great for more than six decades known for his stage antics and awesome guitar solos, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 87 and his death was attributed to natural causes by his representatives.

Art Rupe to exploit the opportunity and provide the means of getting the music to a wider audience via juke boxes and radio stations. Rupe, who has died aged 104, was a record man, as the founders of such independent companies as Atlantic, Chess, Savoy, King and Modern were known.

his foundation announced on Sunday. The cause of death was not disclosed.Born Arthur Goldberg in Pittsburgh in 1917, the executive changed his name to Rupe and got his start in the music industry after working at a shipbuilding company during World War II. In 1945, he founded his record label Specialty Records, which got its start selling what were called “race records,” albums from Black gospel and R&B artists like Jimmy Liggins, Roy Milton, and the Soul Stirrers, which featured a young Sam Cooke.

Sam Cooke and Little Richard, has died aged 104.Rupe, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, died on Friday (April 15) at his home in Santa Barbara, California, according to the Arthur N Rupe Foundation. A cause of death has not been disclosed.Born Arthur Goldberg, Rupe was raised outside the Pittsburgh area.

Little Richard (the professional name for the late Macon, Georgia, native Richard Penniman) had learned of Specialty through Price, sent a demo and for months called trying to find out if anyone had listened. He finally demanded to speak to Rupe, who dug out his tape from the reject pile.“There was something in Little Richard’s voice I liked,” Rupe said.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorArt Rupe, an early rock ‘n’ roll music mogul and founder of the influential Specialty Records, died April 15 at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was 104.Specialty championed such indelible artists as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Lloyd Price and Percy Mayfield after its launch in Los Angeles in 1946.

NEW YORK -- Music executive Art Rupe, whose Specialty Records was a premier label during the formative years of rock ‘n roll and helped launch the careers of Little Richard, Sam Cooke and many others, has died. He was 104.Rupe, who was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2011, died Friday at his home in Santa Barbara, California, according to the Arthur N.

Mike Wass Michael Bublé is the rare artist who actually enjoys doing press. “How many people go to a mall and sit in the food court all day just hoping somebody will just come up to them and talk?” the Canadian superstar muses charmingly. Already naturally chatty, Bublé is especially animated when it comes to discussion his just-released 11th studio album, “Higher” — a project he’s been working towards his whole life.“I have been in love with these songs forever,” the 46-year-old says of the covers that comprise the bulk of “Higher.” “I just never found a concept that I felt was worthy of them.” Bublé points to Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home to Me” as an example.

Taniya Boatwright explained how she was inspired by a former “American Idol” contestant as she auditioned for the judges during Sunday’s episode.

Rod Stewart was seemingly surprised by the success of his now legendary song Maggie May.

Hamilton stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr and Daveed Diggs have been set to open this year’s SAG Awards ceremony, which is airing live Sunday on TNT and TBS.

Michael Buble‘s new album is coming out so soon!

Michael Bublé is back with new music.

After playing Aaron Burr in the Tony-winning musical Hamilton and garnering a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination last year playing singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami, Leslie Odom Jr. this year turned his sights toward David Chase’s world of Jersey mobsters in The Many Saints of Newark.

New Release WallOne of the most extraordinary directorial debuts in recent years is Regina Hall’s “One Night in Miami” (The Criterion Collection), based on the play by Kemp Powers (“Soul”).

Charles Connor, known for being Little Richard’s drummer who performed with other music greats including James Brown and Sam Cooke, has died. He was 86.Connor’s daughter, Queenie Connor Sonnefeld, said her father died peacefully in his sleep early Saturday while under hospice care at his home in Glendale, California.