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The 2023 Kennedy Center Honors special is airing this week and it marks the 46th celebration of the arts from the nation’s capital!

Paul Harris WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center Honors was a decidedly tuneful affair, with musical talents representing four of its five recipients – vocalists and/or songwriters Dionne Warwick, Renee Fleming, Queen Latifah and Barry Gibb — along with actor/comedian/filmmaker Billy Crystal. The program, in its 46th year, followed the traditional format that showcases tributes to each honoree by artists and celebs whose identities are undisclosed in advance. It kicked off with a lively parade of dancers down the aisles, led by emcee and former honoree Gloria Estefan and accompanied by Sheila E on drums—a first for the event.

Kelly Clarkson is open to love but is not actively looking for it right now. While speaking to 's Carson Daly and Hoda Kotb about her new album,, the 41-year-old singer opened up about her relationship with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and her current dating life. «You must have every one of your friends trying to set you up,» said Carson, who's also Clarkson's co-worker over at ". «Where are you at with that?»«Not my friends, but people will,» the American Idol winner clarified.«Are you into that process?» Carson asked.«No, we've talked a little briefly on The Voice because (you'll tell me), 'Don't give up on people just because it didn't work out,'» she recalled.«I'm not that way at all,» she said. «I'm not in a bitter place.

Kelly Clarkson's newest song features a one-of-a-kind guest artist: Steve Martin! The GRAMMY-winning pop star teamed up with Martin, known to be a talented banjo player, for her most recent single, «I Hate Love.» «I Hate Love» follows the release of Clarkson's previous three singles, «Favorite Kind of High,» «Mine» and «Me.» The four tracks offer a preview of Clarkson's upcoming studio album, , arriving June 23. The release will mark Clarkson's 10th record. Clarkson spoke about the exciting collab on TalkShopLive last week, where she said she was «still shocked» the song had worked out.  «I'm still shocked he said yes,» she shared. «We have still never met.» The song's lyrics referencestwo movies, one featuring Ryan Gosling and the other Steve Martin. "[Steve] is referenced in the song so then I was like, I wonder if I could pull it off.

LeAnn Rimes is making a statement. The artist has enlisted the talents of GRAMMY-nominated country vocalist Mickey Guyton and renowned percussionist Sheila E. for her powerful and empowering new ballad, «the wild,» out today. «The song is about the patriarchal world that has shaped us as a society, especially women,» Rimes says in a statement.

Megan Thee Stallion made a surprise appearance at the Oscars 2022 tonight (March 27) to help perform ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’.Despite not being nominated for Best Original Song at this year’s Hollywood awards show, the song was still given an airing at the event. It followed a performance by Sebastián Yatra of the film’s nominated song ‘Dos Oruguitas’.‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ was performed by members of the Encanto cast, including Adassa (who voiced Dolores), Stephanie Beatriz (Mirabel), Mauro Castillo (Felix), Carolina Gaitan (Pepa) and Diane Guerrero (Isabela).

Foo Fighters' drummer, Taylor Hawkins, who died Friday at the age of 50 in Bogotá, Colombia. On the Oscars red carpet Sunday, Sheila E. said she was still «in shock» over Hawkins' untimely death. «Devastated,» she told ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, «because we just played together not long ago.

94th Academy Awards ceremony.On Thursday, it was announced that  cast members Adassa, Stephanie Beatriz, Mauro Castillo, Carolina Gaitan and Diane Guerrero, along with Becky G and Luis Fonsi, will perform “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from during the Oscars.

94th Academy Awards ceremony.On Thursday, it was announced that  cast members Adassa, Stephanie Beatriz, Mauro Castillo, Carolina Gaitan and Diane Guerrero, along with Becky G and Luis Fonsi, will perform “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from during the Oscars.

2022 Oscars ceremony. On Tuesday, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced that Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatra will perform tracks nominated in the Best Song category during Sunday's 94th Oscars.Beyoncé will perform «Be Alive» from , Eilish and FINNEAS will perform «No Time to Die» from the James Bond film of the same name, McEntire will perform «Somehow You Do» from , and Yatra will perform «Dos Oruguitas» from . «Down to Joy» from is also nominated in the category, but Van Morrison had to turn down an offer to perform during the telecast due to his ongoing tour.The news comes after the Academy announced that there will be an all-star band featuring drummer Travis Barker, iconic percussionist and singer Sheila E. and prolific pianist Robert Glasper at the 2022 ceremony.The awards show's music director, Adam Blackstone, will lead the group in performances during the show as well as with an in-house orchestra, returning to the Oscars stage this year after last year's modified ceremony. The Samples, a vocal group led by Jason White, also will appear on the show.Also performing at this year's Oscars, as well as at the post-show Governors Ball, will be DJ D-Nice, who will bring the unifying fun of his Club Quarantine livestreams to the Academy stage.ET recently spoke with Regina Hall -- who is co-hosting this year's Oscars alongside Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes — and the actress said she couldn't be more excited for the big night! «I think it's exciting, like, it's Women's History Month, it's quite historic, all of us together,» Hall said.

2022 Oscars ceremony. On Tuesday, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced that Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatra will perform tracks nominated in the Best Song category during Sunday's 94th Oscars.Beyoncé will perform «Be Alive» from , Eilish and FINNEAS will perform «No Time to Die» from the James Bond film of the same name, McEntire will perform «Somehow You Do» from , and Yatra will perform «Dos Oruguitas» from . «Down to Joy» from is also nominated in the category, but Van Morrison had to turn down an offer to perform during the telecast due to his ongoing tour.The news comes after the Academy announced that there will be an all-star band featuring drummer Travis Barker, iconic percussionist and singer Sheila E. and prolific pianist Robert Glasper at the 2022 ceremony.The awards show's music director, Adam Blackstone, will lead the group in performances during the show as well as with an in-house orchestra, returning to the Oscars stage this year after last year's modified ceremony. The Samples, a vocal group led by Jason White, also will appear on the show.Also performing at this year's Oscars, as well as at the post-show Governors Ball, will be DJ D-Nice, who will bring the unifying fun of his Club Quarantine livestreams to the Academy stage.ET recently spoke with Regina Hall -- who is co-hosting this year's Oscars alongside Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes — and the actress said she couldn't be more excited for the big night! «I think it's exciting, like, it's Women's History Month, it's quite historic, all of us together,» Hall said.

united millions of people around the world with his virtual Club Quarantine parties, will rock the house during the show as well as at the Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-Oscars celebration.D-Nice will also host the official Oscars Club Quarantine pre-party, with special guests, via Instagram Live on Friday at 9:30 p.m. EST.More musical guests will be announced in the days leading up to the show.

Travis Barker, Sheila E and DJ D-Nice are set to hit the stage at the 2022 Oscars!

Academy Awards producers announced the first slate of performers for the upcoming 2022 Oscars ceremony on Friday, which will include an all-star band featuring drummer Travis Barker, iconic percussionist and singer Sheila E. and prolific pianist Robert Glasper.The awards show's music director, Adam Blackstone, will lead the group in performances during the show as well as with an in-house orchestra, returning to the Oscars stage this year after last year's modified ceremony. The Samples, a vocal group led by Jason White, also will appear on the show.Also performing at this year's Oscars, as well as at the post-show Governors Ball, will be DJ D-Nice, who will bring the unifying fun of his Club Quarantine livestreams to the Academy stage. Additionally, D-Nice will host the official Oscars Club Quarantine pre-party, with special guests, via Instagram Live (@dnice and @theacademy) on Friday, March 18, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Sheila E. has many blessings coming her way.

pic.twitter.com/ogJ7T1HE8KIn addition to film and television roles, Quiñones also served as a choreographer to popular artists like Lionel Richie, Madonna, and Luther Vandross, and was a primary dancer and main choreographer for Madonna's Tour in 1987.Sheila E and Ice-T also mourned Quiñones' death on Twitter, with Sheila writing, «I just heard I’ve lost another friend Shabba doo. A great Hiphop dancer.

Tim Chan Spike Lee, Aaron Sorkin, Martin Scorsese, and David Lynch are among the industry vets who have signed on to teach writing, acting, and filmmaking courses through MasterClass, an emerging online learning platform that’s making it easy for aspiring actors and directors to perfect their craft.Lynch and Disney CEO Bob Iger are among the newer instructors to join MasterClass, along with drummer Sheila E and host and cultural icon, RuPaul, who both signed on to the e-learning site this year.

Sheila E has spoken about working with Prince, saying the pair worked on many songs together that are still unreleased.The drummer and singer began working with the late star in 1984 on his album ‘Purple Rain’.

Chris Willman Music WriterThis year’s Emmy nominees in the seven music categories include such familiar scoring names as Ludwig Göransson, Pinar Toprak, Nicholas Britell, Mark Isham and Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross as well as figures from the pop world like Pharrell Williams, Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith, Ingrid Michaelson, Sheila E and the RZA.Labrinth joined Reznor and Ross in being nominated in both song and score categories.

It was good to be Prince. The rock star ruled his kingdom with a firm hand. Musicians, friends and lovers were moved around his world like chess pieces, wooed and exiled.

Women including St. Vincent, Susanna Hoffs, Mavis Staples, Sheila E and even Misty Copeland highlight the Prince salute — but beware Philip Bailey's slayer falsetto, too.

Usher and FKA Twigs might not have seemed like the most obvious artists to partner for Sheila E for a Prince medley at the 62nd Annual Grammys, but here we are. The unlikely trio performed "Little Red Corvette," "When Doves Cry," and "Kiss" without breathing in between.

Usher is set to team up with Prince’s former sidekick and lover Sheila E to pay tribute to the late music icon at the Grammy Awards this weekend.

Prince will receive an all-star tribute after the 2020 Grammy Awards featuring Alicia Keys, John Legend, Beck, Usher, Chris Martin, H.E.R., St. Vincent, and others, according to an official announcement published by Rolling Stone. “Let’s Go Crazy: The show will be held January 28th, two days after the Grammys, at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will be broadcast in April.