Yo La Tengo play Nashville show in drag to protest Tennessee bill

A federal judge in Tennessee has blocked the state’s anti-drag law from going into effect for 14 days. Photo: United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee.

It was British theatre’s biggest night.

Following the sad news of the passing of British entertaining icon Paul O' Grady, fellow comedian and OK! columnist Judi Love wishes her condolences to his family. Writing in her weekly column, a "heartbroken" Judi says his death is a reminder to "embrace every moment". Here, she also reveals why she can't wait for life on the road, gives a glimpse into her latest Loose Women party, discusses the recent school shooting in Nashville and congratulates her Loose Men co-stars on the recent RTS win.

Naman Ramachandran The Royal Shakespeare Company’s theater adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s “My Neighbor Totoro” swept the Olivier Awards on Sunday, taking home six out of the nine categories it was nominated in, including the Sir Peter Hall Award for best director, awarded to Phelim McDermott and the Noël Coward Award for best entertainment or comedy play. The Almeida Theatre also had a successful night, with three of its productions taking home awards. Will Keen won best supporting actor for his performance in “Patriots” and “Tammy Faye” garnered two acting awards – Katie Brayben for best actress in a musical and Zubin Varla for best actor in a supporting role in a musical. Rebecca Frecknall’s revival of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” won best actor for Paul Mescal’s portrayal of Stanley Kowalski and best actress in a supporting role for Anjana Vasan’s performance as Stella. The play also won the best revival award.

Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal are among the big winners at the 2023 Olivier Awards, which are being revealed this evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Scroll down for a list of the winners that will be updated as the names come in. 

It was a week full of news, from the looming Donald Trump indictment through the Nashville school shooting. Or as Bill Maher put it on Friday’s Real Time, “March came in like a lion, and went out with Trump on the lam.”

mass school shooting at The Covenant School earlier this week.Sheryl Crow was among the local resident artists who performed during the vigil as hundreds of people gathered to mourn the tragic loss of life.Crow, who has been a Nashville-area resident for more than 15 years, accompanied herself at a piano to sing «I Shall Believe,» a hymn-like track from her 1993 album, . «Come to me now, and lay your hands on me,» Crow sang. «Say it will be all right, and I shall believe.» She ended the song with the chorus of Dionne Warwick’s «What the World Needs Now (Is Love, Sweet Love).»Margo Price, an outspoken advocate for gun safety, also performed, singing an a cappella version of Bob Dylan’s «Tears of Rage.»Both Price and Crow spoke out on social media in the wake of Monday's fatal shooting, calling not just for gun safety but an end to the senseless violence that continues in this country.Also in attendance, was first lady Jill Biden, along with a host of local and state elected officials, police officers, and clergy members.Speaking to the crowd, Nashville Mayor John Cooper thanked mourners for gathering after what he called was the city's «worst day.»«Just two days ago was our city's worst day,» Cooper said. «And Deputy Mayor Heywood and Laura and I want to thank all of you for being here today.

Paul O'Grady hilariously mocked 'bigoted' police who wore rubber gloves over HIV fears raiding showPaul O'Grady passes away 'unexpectedly but peacefully' at 67Ruth Langsford in tears over harrowing Loose Women momentGareth Bale salutes Wales fansFairy shares how best to use your dishwasher in order to save moneyEmmerdale's Laura Norton and Mark Jordon open up on their children's diagnosisBoris Becker says he's 'more mature' after coming out of prisonCorrie: Daisy Midgeley targeted with acid attackWilliam Hill Group businesses to pay record £19. 2m for failuresGunwoman kills three children and three adults at Nashville schoolSarah Ferguson on taking in the late Queen's corgisWelsh rugby team reach Principality Stadium finalActor Linda Thorson has paid a heartfelt tribute to her close friend, Paul O'Grady, and revealed how he died hopurs after she spoke to him in their 'best ever conversation'. The 75-year-old actress, known for her roles in Emmerdale and The Avengers, spoke to Susanna Reid and Adil Ray on Good Morning Britain about how she spoke to O'Grady just hours before his death on Tuesday.

More harrowing details are coming to light about the school shooting at a Nashville, Tennessee private school. In a press conference on Tuesday via P

In a press conference Nashville Police Chief John Drake told reporters that earlier Monday morning a 28-year-old local female armed with two “assault-type rifles and a handgun” was killed by responding officers.

Madonna has added a Nashville date to her upcoming 2023 ‘Celebration’ world tour, with proceeds benefiting trans rights organisations.The concert is due to take place on Friday, December 22 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, with Madonna adding a further seven dates to the US leg of the tour.Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale at 10am local time this Friday, March 31. You can see full dates below and find tickets here.In a statement addressing recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Madonna said: “The oppression of the LGBTQ+ is not only unacceptable and inhumane; it’s creating an unsafe environment; it makes America a dangerous place for our most vulnerable citizens, especially trans women of color.“Also, these so-called laws to protect our children are unfounded and pathetic.

Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill has shared his reaction on Twitter, following news of a mass shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville.Earlier today (March 27), six people including three children were killed at the Covenant School in Nashville. The 28-year-old female suspect in the shooting was killed in an altercation with police (via BBC News).In a statement, Nashville Mayor John Cooper said the city has “joined the dreaded, long list of communities to experience a school shooting”.“My heart goes out to the families of the victims,” Cooper added. “Our entire city stands with you.”Sharing his reaction on Twitter, Followill wrote: “A school shooting just happened near my sons school.

Thania Garcia Following Monday’s news of a shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Tennessee, several celebrities took to Twitter to point their frustrations at politicians and demand the need for stricter gun control laws. A 28-year-old Nashville woman killed three children and three adult staff members at the Covenant School before she was shot and killed by police, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said. At the time of this article’s publication, the shooter’s identity has not yet been released. Nashville-based singer-songwriter Margo Price tweeted at Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and questioned his choice to pass the permit-less handgun carry bill — which allows anyone 21 years or older to legally possess a weapon.

Yo La Tengo brought out Wilco for the encore of their show at Metro in Chicago last night, during which they performed four covers together.The bands ran through the Beatles‘ ‘She’s A Woman’, Bob Dylan‘s ‘Love Minus Zero/No Limit’, the Heartbreakers’ ‘One Track Mind’ and Fairport Convention’s ‘Who Knows Where The Time Goes?’.After Wilco departed the stage, Yo La Tengo signed off on their set with another cover, ‘Yellow Sarong’ by The Scene Is Now. Earlier in their set, the band covered Wilco’s ‘If I Ever Was A Child’.Check out their covers below:At an earlier stop on their current US tour this month, Yo La Tengo made headlines by playing a show in Nashville, Tennessee in drag to protest the state’s restrictive new drag law.Earlier this month, Tennessee became the first US state to sign a law banning “adult cabaret” on public property or anywhere it could be seen by children, including “male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest, or similar entertainers”.The statute – which means a ban on drag performances in public spaces, set to take effect on April 1 – and similar laws, are reportedly being pushed in other Republic-run states.The band made no direct mention of the new law, but said in a statement (via Pitchfork): “What we did last night couldn’t have been clearer, and requires no further comment.”The band released a new album, ‘This Stupid World’, in February.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Sony Music has dissolved the long-running Arista Nashville imprint, a rep for the company confirms to Variety. The news was first reported in Country Aircheck‘s newsletter. Most of the artists will be absorbed into Sony Music Nashville, with Nate Smith is going to RCA Nashville and Old Dominion and Megan Moroney moving over to Columbia Nashville. Brooks & Dunn is the most famous artist on the label, having been one of its cornerstone acts since 1991, but the duo is not a going concern on the recording front. Apart from a retrospective/duets project three years ago, they have not issued an album of new material since 2007.

Maren Morris isn’t backing down.

Katie Stevens and her husband, Paul DiGiovanni, have welcomed their first child together!  actress took to Instagram to share a carousel of photos with her baby girl, Rome, and her songwriter/producer husband. The couple welcomed Rome to the world last month, on February 23rd. «She's here 2.23.23 — Our sweet Rome, we are so in love with you,» Stevens captioned the post. A post shared by Katie Stevens (@thekatiestevens)Stevens and DiGiovanni tied the knot in October 2019, in a Nashville ceremony surrounded by 250 of their closest friends and family members. Ahead of their nuptials, ET caught up with Stevens and she shared her three wedding day must-haves. «No phones.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Whenever country-rock pioneers of the late ‘60s and very early ‘70s come up — whether it’s the Byrds, Burritos, Poco, Michael Nesmith, et al. — the Rolling Stones tend to be left out of the conversation. Maybe that’s fine: It’s not as if there aren’t other reasons to bring them their (dead) flowers. Still, they were experimenting with hybrid genre elements as early as 1968’s “Beggars Banquet” LP. Those latent elements mostly stayed kind of latent: Even though Keith Richards — admirer of Merle Haggard, close pal of Gram Parsons — took it very seriously, Mick Jagger admitted, “I don’t know if I’m able to do it without being tongue-in-cheek.” But if the group could only move so close to country in the end, country was sure able to move closer to them over the years. Think of how many cues the loud and rowdy Southern rock movement took from the Stones before it started crossbreeding with country later in the century.

During the second set of their performance Monday night at The Basement East in Nashville, Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan and James McNew donned drag outfits, The Tennessean reports. Though they didn’t openly mention the meaning behind their wardrobe change, it came amid nationwide public outcry over a new law signed into action by Tennessee governor Bill Lee earlier this month.

Drake has confirmed details of his first headline tour in five years. The It's All A Blur tour begins in June with special guest 21 Savage set to open on the 29 arena dates. Tickets will be available via a Cash App pre-sale from Wednesday March 15 with a general sale starting March 17 at 12pm local time at drakerelated.com.