wearing a retro suit and a prosthetic nose for his latest role as Leonard Bernstein, for the upcoming Netflix film “Maestro.”Now, a former protege and friend of the music legend is revealing private stories that the Oscar-nominated actor has likely never heard about the composer of “West Side Story” — including how the married Bernstein slept with his protégé’s boyfriend.Conductor Mark Janas, 70, was friends with Bernstein beginning in the mid 1970s until the composer’s death in 1990, and last month he managed to get a letter to Cooper, through the actor’s, Hollywood agent detailing some of his stories of “the great maestro,” which he shared exclusively with The Post. Cooper, 47, is directing and starring in the movie, scheduled for release next year.
The Many Lives of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’: How a Seemingly Carnal Song Has Now Even Become a Christmas Perennial (Book Excerpt)
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Alan Light If Leonard Cohen built a tower of just one song, it was “Hallelujah” — the subject of a film that hits theaters in July, “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song.” That documentary is inspired by music journalist Alan Light’s much-acclaimed book, “The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley & the Unlikely Ascent of ‘Hallelujah’,” originally published in 2012 and being reissued June 7 with substantial additions that have Light bringing the history of one of the 20th century’s most remarkably enduring songs forward into its arguably most impactful years yet.In this excerpt from the afterward, exclusive to Variety, Light explores some of the unlikely lives that “Hallelujah” has taken on in recent years — starting with its adaptation into a country song, and especially focusing on how it’s become a favorite pick for singers to include on their Christmas albums, as a holiday hymn… quite a contrast to the more carnal connotations that many associate with the original lyrics. (Pre-order the new edition of Light’s book here.) Our excerpt has Light picking up the song’s story in the 2010s:“Hallelujah” continued making inroads into other genres of music.
Country stars LeAnn Rimes, Brett Young, and Wynonna all performed the song. The night after Leonard Cohen’s death was announced, Keith Urban played it alone, with his acoustic guitar, at a Nashville concert; on his Facebook page, Urban posted the clip with the caption “RIP Leonard.
Why Britney Spears’ brother wasn’t at her wedding even though he was invited
Britney Spears’ family was noticeably missing from her and Sam Asghari’swedding on Thursday. While the singer reportedly did not invite her mother Lynne or sister Jamie Lynne Spears, her big brother Bryan did get an invitation.
Lizzo Apologizes for Using Derogatory Term in 'Grrrls' Song, Releases New Version
Lizzo has released an apology after fans pointed out that she used a derogatory term in her new song “Grrrls.”
Jennifer Hudson Could Become an EGOT Winner at Tonight's Tony Awards 2022
It could be a very big night for Jennifer Hudson!
Taylor Swift Gets Support from Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds at Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Screening
Taylor Swift is making a rare public appearance!
Taylor Swift Wears ‘Simple Favor’-Inspired Outfit at Tribeca: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Attend ‘All Too Well’ Panel
A fashionable BFF. Taylor Swift attended Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, June 11, to talk about her short film All Too Well, and she had the support of Blake Lively, who also appeared to give her friend some fashion inspiration.
Halsey releases ‘So Good’, the song they say their label withheld until they could “fake a viral moment on TikTok”
Halsey has shared their new single, ‘So Good’ – the song they claim their label would not release until they could “fake a viral moment on TikTok”.Halsey’s first offering of 2022, the song is the track the artist claimed their label Capitol Records was withholding from release. In May, Halsey took to the app, telling followers that ‘So Good’ wouldn’t drop until they could “fake a viral moment on TikTok”.“Basically i have a song that i love that i wanna release ASAP but my record label won’t let me…ive been in this industry for 8 years and ive sold over 165 million records…i deserve better tbh,” they wrote.I’m tired ♬ original sound – Halsey Halsey later continued to update fans about the status of new music in the video’s comment section, writing that Capitol Records “just said I have to post tiktoks; they didn’t specifically say ‘about what’ so here I am.”The video, which Halsey later called a “TikTok tantrum”, garnered over a million likes, and in the aftermath, Capitol Records tweeted on May 31 that they “love” and “support” Halsey, saying it would commit to releasing ‘So Good’ on June 9.– @halsey, we love you and are here to support you.
Hilary Swank Rescues Dog While Filming In New York
Hilary Swank is a two-time Oscar-winner and a notable pet rescuer.
Bradley Cooper Kisses Matt Bomer on the Set of His New Film ‘Maestro’: Pics
Romance in the park! Bradley Cooper was spotted locking lips with Matt Bomer on the streets of New York City — for their upcoming movie.
Mariah Carey sued for £16m after being accused of copying hit song ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’
Mariah Carey has been sued for $20m (£16m) after being asccused of copying hit song “All I Want for Christmas is You”. The singer and her co-songwriter Walter Afansieff have been named in the lawsuit, which has been filed by Andy Stone. Stone, in legal documents filed at the US District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana, claims that their song was taken from one with the same name he co-wrote for Vince Vance & the Valiants in 1989.
Mariah Carey is sued over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
By Jonathan Stempel(Reuters) - Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier. In a complaint filed in New Orleans federal court, Andy Stone is seeking at least $20 million in damages from Carey, her co-writer and Sony Music Entertainment for copyright infringement and misappropriation, among other claims. Stone, who performs as Vince Vance with the country-pop band Vince Vance & the Valiants, accused the defendants of having illegally exploited his "popularity and unique style" and caused confusion by recording the newer song without his permission.
Halsey announces release date for song reportedly held up by label’s TikTok demands
Halsey has shared a release date for ‘So Good’, their new song that was reportedly delayed due to demands from their record label surrounding TikTok posts.Last week, Halsey shared a message claiming that their label are holding a new song hostage until they can “fake” a viral TikTok.Taking to their TikTok page, the singer – who released latest album ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ last year – said in a post titled “I’m tired” that there is new music she wants to release “ASAP,” but that “marketing” is getting in the way and the label won’t let her share the new song.Taking to Twitter yesterday (May 31), her label Capitol Records then responded, “committing” to a June 9 release date for ‘So Good’ and sharing a message of support for Halsey.“We love you and are here to support you,” the label wrote to Halsey, adding in an attached statement: “We are an artist first company that encourages open dialogue.“We have nothing but a desire to help each one of our artists succeed, and hope that we can continue to have these critical conversations.”– @halsey, we love you and are here to support you. We are committing to a release of “So Good” on June 9th, 2022.
Halsey’s Record Label To Release Their New Single Following TikTok Spat
It appears tensions have cooled a little between Halsey and their record label.
Halsey's Label Agrees to Release Their New Song After Viral TikTok Drama
Halsey‘s new music is on the way.
See Bradley Cooper Transform into American Conductor Leonard Bernstein for New Biopic
Bradley Cooper is unrecognizable as Leonard Bernstein in first-look photos from the set of his new Netflix biopic, . The photos see Cooper aged-up as he plays both older and younger versions of the famed American conductor.The shots also see Cooper alongside fellow Oscar nominee, Carey Mulligan, who plays his wife Felicia Montealegre.
Chancellor says emergency cost-of-living package will have 'minimal' impact on inflation
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said his new emergency cost-of-living package will have a “minimal” impact on inflation which will be “much less” than 1%.
Brooke Shields’ Daughter Rowan Is Studying To Become A Broadcast Journalist, Mom Gives Her Advice (Exclusive)
Brooke Shields is preparing her daughter, Rowan Henchy, for Hollywood. In an ET exclusive interview with the mother-daughter-duo, Rowan got behind the mic at the Fashionphile event in New York City Thursday, where she asked her model-actress mother a few questions about fashion, Hollywood and making it in the entertainment industry.«Well, mom, I'm aware that you have walked countless red carpets, do you have one outfit that stands out that you wore that you felt the most comfortable and confident in?» Rowan asked.«That's a big word, confidence, because there was one dress that I wore at the Emmys and that was a Badgley Mischka, beautiful, hot pink dress,» Shields began.