Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cancels Live 2020 Induction Ceremony, Honorees Will Be Saluted on HBO Special

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterWith drive-in theaters making a resurgence, UTA has teamed with New York City indie theater Metrograph for Metrograph Drive-In, an outdoor theater series.

John Legend and Andra Day delivered a beautiful duet during Joe Biden's 'Celebration for Change' live streaming fundraiser Sunday night (July 26).The pair traded vocals and harmonized on a cover of Whitney Houston's take of "Greatest Love of All."Legend sat at his piano by a shelf full of awards, while Day sang from a studio setting for the virtual event in support of Democratic presidential candidate Biden.Jay Leno, hosting the fundraiser, said both singers would return for solo performances

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerPeter Green, who cofounded Fleetwood Mac and led it through its early, blues-based years, has died at age 73, his solicitors have confirmed.The statement from Swan Turton solicitors said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep. A further statement will be provided in the coming days”.Guitarist Green formed Fleetwood Mac with drummer Mick Fleetwood in London in 1967.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticThere’s a moment in Mary Wharton’s “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President” that looks downright surreal — at least, in light of the bombs-away culture-war politics that have come to rule our own era. It’s Jan.

Jessie Reyez’s “Far Away” has been announced as the grand prize winner of the 2020 Prism Prize.

Exploring the intersection of Jimmy Carter’s presidency and the rock and roll music that he was so fond of, Mary Wharton’s unfussy portrait of Carter, “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President” is a vibrant film that highlights the importance of music in Carter’s life, and how he used culture (or what others in the film calls ‘soft power’) as president.

Kygo teamed up with Tina Turner for a remix of her classic song “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and the official video has premiered!

HBO Max's  is a compelling documentary from filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering about the allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. The 95-minute film features interviews with women who have publicly accused Simmons, including former senior A&R executive Drew Dixon (involved in hit songs by Whitney Houston, Kanye West, Method Man and Mary J.

Rich Brian has released a brand new single, ‘Love In My Pocket’.Released today (July 14), ‘Love In My Pocket’ was written with Brian’s longtime collaborators Bekon and The Donuts (Kendrick Lamar, SZA).Rich Brian discussed the meaning behind ‘Love In My Pocket’ in a press release, saying, “This song is about living in an environment of attention being sought with love happening around you that you feel like you deserve to experience but don’t know how to get, and fears being conquered.”Listen to

coronavirus.The traditional live ceremony, originally set to take place on May 2 but was pushed back due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, and though a new date in November was announced soon afterwards, that has also now been scrapped.Instead, the ceremony will be broadcast as a pre-recorded HBO special, airing on the same planned date of November 7.The likes of Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G., Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, T Rex, and The Doobie Brothers are to be inducted into

The 35th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be replaced with an exclusive HBO special due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it was announced today. It is the first time in history that the ceremony has had to be canceled.Earlier this year, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe 35th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be replaced with an exclusive HBO special due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it was announced today. It is the first time in history that the ceremony has had to be canceled.Earlier this year, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticAn HBO November special honoring this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will replaced the annual spring induction ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hall’s Foundation announced today.The program, set for Nov.

David Foster — who has worked with greats like Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston — has had a fascinating career and a wild life. And now, the 16-time Grammy winner is laying it all on the line in his Netflix documentary, David Foster: Off the Record.“Most people that know music and read line notes and all that and care to learn enough about me over the years know about … my personal life,” Foster, 70, says exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.

David Foster is getting candid about his life and career in his new Netflix documentary, — where he also opens up about his multiple marriages and reality show stardom.While the famed music producer has won 16 GRAMMY Awards working with the likes of Celine Dion and Whitney Houston, he admits in the doc that there are occasionally fans who will recognize him from somewhere else: his stint on with then-wife Yolanda Hadid. «What I want to say is, 'Hey, I've got 16 f***ing GRAMMYs, I've sold half a

MisterWives have curated a playlist of music by the Black artists who inspired their love of music in the first place.The collection of 20 songs runs the gamut of modern music history, from classic throwbacks by pioneering artists like Sam Cooke ("A Change Is Gonna Come"), Aretha Franklin ("Respect") and Whitney Houston ("I Wanna Dance With Somebody [Who Loves Me]) to urgently of-the-moment releases by Beyoncé ("Black Parade"), Childish Gambino ("This Is America"), Lizzo ("Good As Hell") and

Also Read: CNN Films Acquires 'Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President' DocumentaryThe documentary was created by the award-winning director Mary Wharton, producer Chris Farrell, and writer Bill Flanagan. The film will be released in theaters this September.“When Chris and Mary came to Plains to show the film to me and my family, it was entertaining and emotional for all of us.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has taken North American theatrical and home ent rights to feature documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President.The film chronicles the role of popular music in propelling the relatively unknown candidate from Georgia to the White House, and the significant role music has played in Carter’s life and work.

Katharine McPhee has offered a silly explanation for marrying David Foster. On Sunday, singer Charlie Puth tweeted about the song "I Have Nothing" sung by Whitney Houston for "The Bodyguard," which was produced and co-written by Foster, 70.

Katharine McPhee gave the so-called “real reason” she chose to marry David Foster.The 36-year-old Smash alum responded to Charlie Puth’s tweet about her 71-year-old spouse’s work.