John Mayer has legendary status among watch lovers. A major collector for years — renowned not only for his connoisseurship of luxury timepieces but also his knowledge of what makes some of the most complicated examples tick — he’s now joined the ranks of the few celebrities (LeBron James, Travis Scott) who have designed a watch in collaboration with Audemars Piguet.
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “John Mayer” Limited Edition
The new Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” Limited Edition is a grail-worthy watch specimen. In addition to its perpetual calendar complication — one of the most technically precise functions to pull off, in that it can accurately track and show the correct date of the month, no matter the length of the month or whether it’s a leap year — the new timepiece features a gorgeous deep-blue dial meant to evoke a starry, crystalline sky. The watch face also boasts a moon phase with glittery aventurine.
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “John Mayer” Limited Edition
The new Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” Limited Edition is a grail-worthy watch specimen. In addition to its perpetual calendar complication — one of the most technically precise functions to pull off, in that it can accurately track and show the correct date of the month, no matter the length of the month or whether it’s a leap year — the new timepiece features a gorgeous deep-blue dial meant to evoke a starry, crystalline sky. The watch face also boasts a moon phase with glittery aventurine.
- 4/18/2024
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michael Anthony has opened up about his relationship with former Van Halen bandmate David Lee Roth. While the bassist insists he has nothing against the singer, he describes the frontman as “kind of a crazy guy.”
In July, Anthony will head out on the “Best of All Worlds” tour alongside Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham. The all-star outfit will be performing Van Halen songs from all eras of the band on the North American outing.
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A couple years ago, a different tour honoring the late Eddie Van Halen was being planned that would have seen Anthony and Satriani playing alongside Roth and Alex Van Halen, with ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted also reported to be involved. That outing never materialized, and Anthony reveals he hasn’t spoken with Roth since.
In a Q&a at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp last month in...
In July, Anthony will head out on the “Best of All Worlds” tour alongside Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham. The all-star outfit will be performing Van Halen songs from all eras of the band on the North American outing.
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A couple years ago, a different tour honoring the late Eddie Van Halen was being planned that would have seen Anthony and Satriani playing alongside Roth and Alex Van Halen, with ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted also reported to be involved. That outing never materialized, and Anthony reveals he hasn’t spoken with Roth since.
In a Q&a at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp last month in...
- 4/18/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Ed Ruscha, running late to class one day in 1950, accidentally stiff-armed a glass-panel door at his junior high in Oklahoma City. “My hand went right through that door, all the students looked up, and there I was just dripping with blood,” says Ruscha, sipping a macchiato while seated behind a marble-topped desk in the skylit library of his Culver City studio, a sprawling 9,000-square-foot affair that was previously a movie prop house and before that an aerospace factory for Howard Hughes.
“I had this scar on my wrist for years,” he explains, rolling up the sleeve of an indigo button-down to inspect his left forearm, a rakish smile curling over his lips at the prospect of unearthing some remnants of that lacerating memory. “It’s almost gone by now.”
At 86, Ruscha — widely considered the high priest of the Los Angeles art world — is a bit whiter around the edges and...
“I had this scar on my wrist for years,” he explains, rolling up the sleeve of an indigo button-down to inspect his left forearm, a rakish smile curling over his lips at the prospect of unearthing some remnants of that lacerating memory. “It’s almost gone by now.”
At 86, Ruscha — widely considered the high priest of the Los Angeles art world — is a bit whiter around the edges and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Michael Slenske
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney+ has debuted the trailer for the documentary on the iconic group ‘The Beach Boys’.
The doc is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
It traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe. The film is produced by Frank Marshall, Irving Azoff, Nicholas Ferrall, Jeanne Elfant Festa,...
The doc is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
It traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe. The film is produced by Frank Marshall, Irving Azoff, Nicholas Ferrall, Jeanne Elfant Festa,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Get ready for some fun, fun, fun! Disney+ has released the trailer for its “The Beach Boys” documentary, which is set to stream on the platform May 24.
The trailer features clips from interviews with original band members, rock and roll historian Josh Kun, music star Janelle Monáe and more. The film is a celebration of the band that encapsulated the California dream in their revolutionary pop music. It features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston and other artists including Lindsey Buckingham, Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Viewers will also hear from former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be featured in archival interviews.
“I’m super happy with the way the documentary turned out, they did an amazing job,” Wilson said in a statement. “It really brought me...
The trailer features clips from interviews with original band members, rock and roll historian Josh Kun, music star Janelle Monáe and more. The film is a celebration of the band that encapsulated the California dream in their revolutionary pop music. It features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston and other artists including Lindsey Buckingham, Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Viewers will also hear from former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be featured in archival interviews.
“I’m super happy with the way the documentary turned out, they did an amazing job,” Wilson said in a statement. “It really brought me...
- 4/9/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ has revealed the official trailer and key art for The Beach Boys, an all-new documentary that will begin streaming on May 24, 2024.
The Beach Boys is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
The documentary traces the band’s humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Disney+ viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.
The Beach Boys is a Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures Production directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny...
The Beach Boys is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
The documentary traces the band’s humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Disney+ viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.
The Beach Boys is a Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures Production directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny...
- 4/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Disney announced on Tuesday that its new documentary The Beach Boys, on the iconic California band of the same name, will begin streaming on Disney+ on May 24.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, the film is described as a celebration of the band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations to come. The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.
Founded in Hawthorne, California in 1961, The...
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, the film is described as a celebration of the band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations to come. The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar.
Founded in Hawthorne, California in 1961, The...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Beach Boys,” a documentary about the iconic band, will premiere on Disney+ on May 24.
The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”
“The Beach Boys” will include never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” was written by Mark Monroe and produced by Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures. Producers include Marshall, Irving Azoff, Nicholas Ferrall, Jeanne Elfant Festa and Aly Parker.
The doc is described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”
“The Beach Boys” will include never-before-seen footage and new interviews with band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, as well as music stars like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar are also participating, and the late Carl and Dennis Wilson will be heard from in archival interviews.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, “The Beach Boys” was written by Mark Monroe and produced by Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures. Producers include Marshall, Irving Azoff, Nicholas Ferrall, Jeanne Elfant Festa and Aly Parker.
- 3/26/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
A Manhattan judge abruptly dismissed a criminal case against three men accused of stealing dozens of pages of handwritten lyrics to Eagles hits including “Hotel California” after concluding that band member Don Henley “manipulated” prosecutors by withholding evidence.
Three men — Glenn Horowitz, a rare book dealer; Craig Inciardi, a curator at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and Edward Kosinski, a memorabilia auctioneer — were all charged in 2022 with conspiracy over accusations that they had illegally obtained over 100 pages of lyrics from Henley.
The defendants maintained that they had legally obtained the lyric sheets from author Ed Sanders, who was hired in the 1970s to write a book about the Eagles.
During a hearing on Wednesday (via Billboard), Justice Curtis Farber revealed that Henley recently handed over more than 6,000 pages of emails and other notes that lent credence to the defense’s claims that Sanders had legitimately come into possession of Henley’s lyrics.
Three men — Glenn Horowitz, a rare book dealer; Craig Inciardi, a curator at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and Edward Kosinski, a memorabilia auctioneer — were all charged in 2022 with conspiracy over accusations that they had illegally obtained over 100 pages of lyrics from Henley.
The defendants maintained that they had legally obtained the lyric sheets from author Ed Sanders, who was hired in the 1970s to write a book about the Eagles.
During a hearing on Wednesday (via Billboard), Justice Curtis Farber revealed that Henley recently handed over more than 6,000 pages of emails and other notes that lent credence to the defense’s claims that Sanders had legitimately come into possession of Henley’s lyrics.
- 3/6/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Prosecutors in the trial involving handwritten lyrics from the Eagles’ 1976 classic Hotel California dismissed the case on Wednesday in a surprise decision that seemingly puts an end to one of the more unusual music-related criminal trials in recent years.
In the criminal case, three men were accused of conspiring to possess stolen property. That property in question was over 100 pages of drafts of songs from the Eagles’ landmark album, written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The trial was heading into its third week on Wednesday when, in a letter to Judge Curtis Farber,...
In the criminal case, three men were accused of conspiring to possess stolen property. That property in question was over 100 pages of drafts of songs from the Eagles’ landmark album, written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The trial was heading into its third week on Wednesday when, in a letter to Judge Curtis Farber,...
- 3/6/2024
- by David Browne and Cheyenne Roundtree
- Rollingstone.com
Nina Avramides, who managed Jimmy Buffett, Jimmy Buffett, Chicago and Whitesnake during a 40-year-plus career and also worked with Eagles and Steely Dan, has died. She was 82. Solters told Deadline that she died February 17 of dementia complications at her home in Marina del Rey, CA.
Avramides was born February 4, 1942, in Harrogate, England, and grew up in Cyprus, Greece. She moved to the U.S. with her family in 1964. She and Howard Kaufman managed Chicago in the 1970s and joined Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management — then known as Hk Management — during that decade.
During the next 40-plus years, Avramides handled the day-to-day management of Buffett, Page, Dan Fogelberg, Whitesnake, The Cult and many others. She also was involved in the careers of the Eagles, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and more.
She is survived by her husband, Pierre Berducat, and sisters Kate Avramides and Susie Avramides. A memorial service is planned for the spring.
Avramides was born February 4, 1942, in Harrogate, England, and grew up in Cyprus, Greece. She moved to the U.S. with her family in 1964. She and Howard Kaufman managed Chicago in the 1970s and joined Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management — then known as Hk Management — during that decade.
During the next 40-plus years, Avramides handled the day-to-day management of Buffett, Page, Dan Fogelberg, Whitesnake, The Cult and many others. She also was involved in the careers of the Eagles, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and more.
She is survived by her husband, Pierre Berducat, and sisters Kate Avramides and Susie Avramides. A memorial service is planned for the spring.
- 2/29/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Nina Avramides, who worked for Jimmy Buffett in management roles for more than four decades, died Feb. 17 at her home in Marina del Rey after a battle with dementia, a publicist announced. She was 82.
Avramides and Howard Kaufman teamed with James Guercio to manage Chicago before they joined Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management in the 1970s under the company moniker Hk Management.
For the next 40-plus years, she handled day-to-day management of Buffett’s career while also providing guidance to Dan Fogelberg, Whitesnake, Jimmy Page, The Cult, the Eagles, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and many other acts.
On Buffett’s Facebook page, Avramides was described as “a great champion for her client, a sharp wit and a great fan of music and musicians.”
Born on Feb. 4, 1942, in Harrogate, England, she was raised in Cyprus, Greece, and came to the U.S. with her family in 1964.
Survivors include her husband,...
Avramides and Howard Kaufman teamed with James Guercio to manage Chicago before they joined Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management in the 1970s under the company moniker Hk Management.
For the next 40-plus years, she handled day-to-day management of Buffett’s career while also providing guidance to Dan Fogelberg, Whitesnake, Jimmy Page, The Cult, the Eagles, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and many other acts.
On Buffett’s Facebook page, Avramides was described as “a great champion for her client, a sharp wit and a great fan of music and musicians.”
Born on Feb. 4, 1942, in Harrogate, England, she was raised in Cyprus, Greece, and came to the U.S. with her family in 1964.
Survivors include her husband,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“I’m losing my voice,” Don Henley said in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday. No surprise: The 76-year-old leader of the Eagles was wrapping up his third day of testimony in a case involving allegedly stolen pads containing developmental lyrics for Eagles songs.
After being handed a lozenge by one of the prosecutors in the case, Henley resumed answering questions about the pads, a 1979 contract between the band and writer Ed Sanders (who was writing an authorized biography of the group), and other matters from his past. In the case,...
After being handed a lozenge by one of the prosecutors in the case, Henley resumed answering questions about the pads, a 1979 contract between the band and writer Ed Sanders (who was writing an authorized biography of the group), and other matters from his past. In the case,...
- 2/29/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Seated at a witness stand in Manhattan court on Monday, Don Henley was doing his best to contain himself and what he was feeling. But every so often, the boldface-name witness in a trial involving allegedly stolen handwritten lyrics to songs from the Eagles’ Hotel California couldn’t help himself.
Take the moment Henley was asked if he recalled sending legal pads with lyric drafts to writer Ed Sanders for research of the group’s planned Eagles biography more than 40 years ago. “I don’t recall offering to send him lyric pads,...
Take the moment Henley was asked if he recalled sending legal pads with lyric drafts to writer Ed Sanders for research of the group’s planned Eagles biography more than 40 years ago. “I don’t recall offering to send him lyric pads,...
- 2/27/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Is Cher’s $1 million royalties claim against Mary Bono strong enough? A judge seems to think so.
At a court hearing Monday, a federal judge said he believes Cher is entitled to receive ongoing composition royalties from songs including “I Got U Babe” and “The Beat Goes On” as outlined in her 1978 divorce agreement with Sonny Bono – despite Sonny’s heirs exercising their right to recapture his underlying copyrights under the federal Copyright Act.
In his tentative ruling delivered from the bench, U.S. District Judge John Kronstadt said he...
At a court hearing Monday, a federal judge said he believes Cher is entitled to receive ongoing composition royalties from songs including “I Got U Babe” and “The Beat Goes On” as outlined in her 1978 divorce agreement with Sonny Bono – despite Sonny’s heirs exercising their right to recapture his underlying copyrights under the federal Copyright Act.
In his tentative ruling delivered from the bench, U.S. District Judge John Kronstadt said he...
- 2/27/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
It took three days, but one of the stars of the case involving allegedly stolen handwritten lyrics from the Eagles’ Hotel California album emerged Friday. And it wasn’t Don Henley or any of the other band members over the decades: It was paper.
On Friday, glimpses of the yellow pads with in-progress lyrics from the album’s title track were shown during testimony by Tom Lecky, a former manuscripts executive at the auction house Christie’s. The photos, taken for a Christie’s listing that never went up, showed one...
On Friday, glimpses of the yellow pads with in-progress lyrics from the album’s title track were shown during testimony by Tom Lecky, a former manuscripts executive at the auction house Christie’s. The photos, taken for a Christie’s listing that never went up, showed one...
- 2/24/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
A year and a half after three men were arrested for allegedly conspiring to sell handwritten lyrics to Eagles songs without the band’s consent, their trial finally began yesterday — along with its share of allegations, backstage tidbits, and a cliffhanger worthy of a fictional TV trial.
On Wednesday, the three defendants — rare-books collector Glenn Horowitz, memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski, and former Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi — faced a judge, but no jury, in New York State Supreme Court. In the words of Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Nicholas Penfold,...
On Wednesday, the three defendants — rare-books collector Glenn Horowitz, memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski, and former Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi — faced a judge, but no jury, in New York State Supreme Court. In the words of Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Nicholas Penfold,...
- 2/22/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Call it the long run of rock collectors’ trials — one that’s finally scheduled to begin this week after a lengthy delay.
In one of the most high-profile cases involving the world of music memorabilia, three men were arrested in July 2022, charged with attempting to sell pages of hand-written lyrics to songs from the Eagles’ 1976 album Hotel California (and allegedly lying about the origins of the ownership). The value of the documents was reported to be more than $1 million and included drafts of songs like the title track and “Life...
In one of the most high-profile cases involving the world of music memorabilia, three men were arrested in July 2022, charged with attempting to sell pages of hand-written lyrics to songs from the Eagles’ 1976 album Hotel California (and allegedly lying about the origins of the ownership). The value of the documents was reported to be more than $1 million and included drafts of songs like the title track and “Life...
- 2/19/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Rod Stewart has become the latest classic-rock superstar to sell his song catalog in what the Wall Street Journal reports is a nearly $100 million deal.
Stewart, whose hits include such 1970s rock staples as “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “You Wear It Well” and “You’re in My Heart,” sold his interests in his publishing catalog and recorded music, as well as some name and likeness rights, to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group.
The WSJ, citing sources familiar with the deal, reports that Azoff’s Iconic has also raised more than $1 billion in new capital for future catalog investments led by the private markets investment firm Hps Investment Partners.
Stewart’s catalog covers 10 No. 1 albums, and six consecutive decades with studio albums that sold more than one million copies each. The catalog he sold includes work from his solo career and also stretches back to his...
Stewart, whose hits include such 1970s rock staples as “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “You Wear It Well” and “You’re in My Heart,” sold his interests in his publishing catalog and recorded music, as well as some name and likeness rights, to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group.
The WSJ, citing sources familiar with the deal, reports that Azoff’s Iconic has also raised more than $1 billion in new capital for future catalog investments led by the private markets investment firm Hps Investment Partners.
Stewart’s catalog covers 10 No. 1 albums, and six consecutive decades with studio albums that sold more than one million copies each. The catalog he sold includes work from his solo career and also stretches back to his...
- 2/15/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Talking Heads’ David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth reunited this past fall for the first time in 20 years to participate in a Q&a discussion at the Toronto International Film Festival’s screening of Stop Making Sense. Now, we’re learning that some promoters were hoping that the conversation could lead to a wider reunion. Among them were Live Nation and Coachella, who both hoped to book the legendary band for headlining gigs this year, but failed.
The news comes via a report from Billboard, which reveals that festival curator and Goldenvoice president Paul Tollett flew to Toronto for the screening of Stop Making Sense, hoping to discuss the possibility of a reunion at Coachella 2024 with members of the band and their reps. Upon arriving and conducting a vibe check, though, Tollett told Billboard that he “sensed there were no shows happening, so I didn’t make an offer.
The news comes via a report from Billboard, which reveals that festival curator and Goldenvoice president Paul Tollett flew to Toronto for the screening of Stop Making Sense, hoping to discuss the possibility of a reunion at Coachella 2024 with members of the band and their reps. Upon arriving and conducting a vibe check, though, Tollett told Billboard that he “sensed there were no shows happening, so I didn’t make an offer.
- 1/31/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
A woman who worked as a masseuse on an Eagles tour a decade ago filed a lawsuit Tuesday against James L. Dolan, the chairman and CEO behind Madison Square Garden, and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, among others, alleging sexual assault and trafficking.
The plaintiff, Kellye Croft, claims that in late 2013, Dolan enticed her into a sexual relationship and hired her for the tour on which Weinstein, whom she says was a close friend of Dolan’s, sexually assaulted her. She says when she told Dolan about the rape, she alleges he was unsympathetic.
The plaintiff, Kellye Croft, claims that in late 2013, Dolan enticed her into a sexual relationship and hired her for the tour on which Weinstein, whom she says was a close friend of Dolan’s, sexually assaulted her. She says when she told Dolan about the rape, she alleges he was unsympathetic.
- 1/16/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Nate Albert is getting top billing at Giant Music. The Azoff Company said today that the record-biz veteran and Mighty Mighty Bosstones co-founder has been named president of the indie label launched by Irving Azoff and his son Jeffrey in 2022.
Albert comes to Giant Music from Warner Records, where he developed and signed Best New Artist Grammy nominee Omar Apollo and Teddy Swims, among others.
“Nate invests his time, energy and love into everything he touches,” the Azoffs said in a statement. “We can’t believe how lucky we are to be bringing him into the Giant family. Please hurry up and send this release out before he changes his mind.”
Albert was just 13 when he co-founded the Boston-based ska-punk band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. He played lead guitar for the group, including on its 1997 No. 1 Modern Rock track “The Impression That I Get.” He went on to become an...
Albert comes to Giant Music from Warner Records, where he developed and signed Best New Artist Grammy nominee Omar Apollo and Teddy Swims, among others.
“Nate invests his time, energy and love into everything he touches,” the Azoffs said in a statement. “We can’t believe how lucky we are to be bringing him into the Giant family. Please hurry up and send this release out before he changes his mind.”
Albert was just 13 when he co-founded the Boston-based ska-punk band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. He played lead guitar for the group, including on its 1997 No. 1 Modern Rock track “The Impression That I Get.” He went on to become an...
- 1/11/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been a “Long, Long Time” coming for a Linda Ronstadt biopic.
The Grammy-winning singer is at the center of an upcoming biopic, with “Only Murders in the Building” star Selena Gomez portraying Ronstadt. Rolling Stone confirmed that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” documentarian James Keach co-producing. IndieWire has reached out to Gomez’s representatives for comment.
Actress Gomez shared an Instagram story of reading Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” before her casting was announced.
Gomez and Ronstadt both share Mexican heritage, with Ronstadt’s 2022 album “Feels Like Home” including stories of her Sonoran upbringing. Documentary “Linda and the Mockingbirds” was released in 2020 and captured her visit to Mexico to work with Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy students alongside fellow musician Jackson Browne. Ronstadt was also the subject of the 2019 documentary “The Sound of My Voice,...
The Grammy-winning singer is at the center of an upcoming biopic, with “Only Murders in the Building” star Selena Gomez portraying Ronstadt. Rolling Stone confirmed that the film is in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager John Boylan and “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” documentarian James Keach co-producing. IndieWire has reached out to Gomez’s representatives for comment.
Actress Gomez shared an Instagram story of reading Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir “Simple Dreams” before her casting was announced.
Gomez and Ronstadt both share Mexican heritage, with Ronstadt’s 2022 album “Feels Like Home” including stories of her Sonoran upbringing. Documentary “Linda and the Mockingbirds” was released in 2020 and captured her visit to Mexico to work with Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy students alongside fellow musician Jackson Browne. Ronstadt was also the subject of the 2019 documentary “The Sound of My Voice,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Selena Gomez will portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic, Rolling Stone confirms.
Fans began to speculate online about the potential casting after Gomez posted an Instagram Story of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams (in another story, she also announced she’s taking a break from social media). The biopic is currently in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach co-producing. Additional casting details and a release date have not yet been announced.
Ronstadt and Gomez are both of Mexican descent. In 2022, Ronstadt released her album Feels Like Home,...
Fans began to speculate online about the potential casting after Gomez posted an Instagram Story of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams (in another story, she also announced she’s taking a break from social media). The biopic is currently in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach co-producing. Additional casting details and a release date have not yet been announced.
Ronstadt and Gomez are both of Mexican descent. In 2022, Ronstadt released her album Feels Like Home,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Dead & Company are reportedly in talks to play a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas in Summer 2024.
News of the talks comes from a report in the New York Post, which quotes sources who claim that the potential residency would take place “next summer,” but stressed that negotiations are “still in the works and not 100%.”
The Sphere — which cost $2.3 billion to construct and opened this past September — has been busy hosting a U2 residency, which was recently extended into 2024 (get tickets here). After those shows wrap in March, Phish — another psychedelic jam in a similar vein to Dead & Co — are booked for a week-long run (get tickets here). Beyoncé has supposedly been in talks about hosting shows there as well.
According to another report by the New York Post, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, and others have “been considered” for residencies as well, but as “insiders” in the new article explain,...
News of the talks comes from a report in the New York Post, which quotes sources who claim that the potential residency would take place “next summer,” but stressed that negotiations are “still in the works and not 100%.”
The Sphere — which cost $2.3 billion to construct and opened this past September — has been busy hosting a U2 residency, which was recently extended into 2024 (get tickets here). After those shows wrap in March, Phish — another psychedelic jam in a similar vein to Dead & Co — are booked for a week-long run (get tickets here). Beyoncé has supposedly been in talks about hosting shows there as well.
According to another report by the New York Post, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, and others have “been considered” for residencies as well, but as “insiders” in the new article explain,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Guns N’ Roses played the penultimate show of their 2023 tour at L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl on Thursday night, and they used the occasion to debut “The General.” “This could be very interesting,” Rose told the crowd. “If there’s ever a better place to fall on your face, I think this fuckin’ counts.” Check out a fan-shot video.
“The General” is one of many Chinese Democracy-era songs fans learned about long before the album came out. Former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach raved about it in a series of interviews.
“The General” is one of many Chinese Democracy-era songs fans learned about long before the album came out. Former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach raved about it in a series of interviews.
- 11/3/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Gwen Stefani officially has her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
The singer and No Doubt artist was honored on Thursday (October 19) at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony in Hollywood surrounded by friends, family, and those important in her career.
Gwen was supported by her husband Blake Shelton, her three kids with ex Gavin Rossdale: Kingston, 17, Zuma, 15, and Apollo, 9, country sensation and The Voice co-star Reba McEntire, and others.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Gwen Stefani
Also there to support were recording artist manager Irving Azoff with wife Shelli Azoff, and music exec Jimmy Iovine, among others.
Congratulations to Gwen on this amazing honor! Blake received his star just a few months ago, too!
Browse through the gallery of photos to see Gwen Stefani receiving her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame…...
The singer and No Doubt artist was honored on Thursday (October 19) at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony in Hollywood surrounded by friends, family, and those important in her career.
Gwen was supported by her husband Blake Shelton, her three kids with ex Gavin Rossdale: Kingston, 17, Zuma, 15, and Apollo, 9, country sensation and The Voice co-star Reba McEntire, and others.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Gwen Stefani
Also there to support were recording artist manager Irving Azoff with wife Shelli Azoff, and music exec Jimmy Iovine, among others.
Congratulations to Gwen on this amazing honor! Blake received his star just a few months ago, too!
Browse through the gallery of photos to see Gwen Stefani receiving her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame…...
- 10/19/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Graham Nash has sold a “range of assets” to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, stretching all the way back to his work in the Hollies through his years in Csn/Csny and his long solo career.
“I am thrilled to welcome Graham Nash to the iconic family, which now represents the works of all three of Crosby, Stills, and Nash,” Azoff said in a statement. “Graham is not only an incredible talent and true gentleman but a longtime friend as well. Back when I struck out on my own...
“I am thrilled to welcome Graham Nash to the iconic family, which now represents the works of all three of Crosby, Stills, and Nash,” Azoff said in a statement. “Graham is not only an incredible talent and true gentleman but a longtime friend as well. Back when I struck out on my own...
- 10/17/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Riz Ahmed has posted an impassioned plea on social media calling for “an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians” amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
“We are told there are two sides to what is happening in Israel and Palestine. But in my heart, I know there is only one — the side of our humanity,” the Oscar-nominated actor wrote. “What happened in Israel last week was horrific and wrong. The pain and fear so many are feeling is deep and real. What’s happening in Gaza now, and has been happening in Palestine under the Occupation for decades, is horrific and wrong. The depth and reality of this suffering cannot be ignored.”
Ahmed continued, “If we look only in one direction, we will go even deeper into darkness. But that is exactly what is happening right now. We are being asked to look away while the civilians of Gaza,...
“We are told there are two sides to what is happening in Israel and Palestine. But in my heart, I know there is only one — the side of our humanity,” the Oscar-nominated actor wrote. “What happened in Israel last week was horrific and wrong. The pain and fear so many are feeling is deep and real. What’s happening in Gaza now, and has been happening in Palestine under the Occupation for decades, is horrific and wrong. The depth and reality of this suffering cannot be ignored.”
Ahmed continued, “If we look only in one direction, we will go even deeper into darkness. But that is exactly what is happening right now. We are being asked to look away while the civilians of Gaza,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Gal Gadot, Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Amy Schumer and Michael Douglas are among more than 700 celebrities and entertainment executives who are standing in support of Israel.
They signed an open letter, created by the nonprofit organization Creative Community for Peace, condemning the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas’ attack on Israel and calling for the return of hostages.
The letter also called on the entertainment community to refrain from sharing misinformation about the war.
On Saturday morning, the terrorist organization Hamas launched attacks on southern Israel. The escalating conflict has led to a rising death toll that has surpassed 2,700 victims on both sides as of Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
“My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered,” Gadot shared in a statement. “I’m praying for everyone who has been affected by Hamas’ terrorism and brutality. And I hope that...
They signed an open letter, created by the nonprofit organization Creative Community for Peace, condemning the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas’ attack on Israel and calling for the return of hostages.
The letter also called on the entertainment community to refrain from sharing misinformation about the war.
On Saturday morning, the terrorist organization Hamas launched attacks on southern Israel. The escalating conflict has led to a rising death toll that has surpassed 2,700 victims on both sides as of Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
“My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered,” Gadot shared in a statement. “I’m praying for everyone who has been affected by Hamas’ terrorism and brutality. And I hope that...
- 10/12/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a strong sign of support of Israel from Hollywood, more than 700 figures from the entertainment industry have signed an open letter to condemn Hamas and demand the safe return of hostages being held in Gaza.
The letter is the first major move from the entertainment industry, as Israel has been under attack.
Released by the nonprofit Creative Community for Peace, the letter has been signed by celebrities and Hollywood leaders including Gal Gadot, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Amy Schumer, Michael Douglas, Jerry Seinfeld, Debra Messing, Ryan Murphy, Greg Berlanti, Haim Saban, Irving Azoff, Ynon Kreiz, Mark Hamill, Howie Mandel, Bella Thorne, Antoine Fuqua and more.
The open letter calls on the entertainment community at large to speak out forcefully against Hamas, to support Israel, to refrain from sharing misinformation about the war and to do whatever is in their power to urge Hamas terrorists...
The letter is the first major move from the entertainment industry, as Israel has been under attack.
Released by the nonprofit Creative Community for Peace, the letter has been signed by celebrities and Hollywood leaders including Gal Gadot, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Amy Schumer, Michael Douglas, Jerry Seinfeld, Debra Messing, Ryan Murphy, Greg Berlanti, Haim Saban, Irving Azoff, Ynon Kreiz, Mark Hamill, Howie Mandel, Bella Thorne, Antoine Fuqua and more.
The open letter calls on the entertainment community at large to speak out forcefully against Hamas, to support Israel, to refrain from sharing misinformation about the war and to do whatever is in their power to urge Hamas terrorists...
- 10/12/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Noted Deadhead Andy Cohen took the opportunity to put John Mayer in the hot seat and get an answer on whether Dead & Co.’s purported final tour this summer will indeed be their last.
On Watch What Happens Live Monday, Oct. 2, Cohen enlisted some devoted fans to ask Mayer about the future of Dead & Co., to which the guitarist responded: “We will play shows — I have to believe that we love this music so much we’re gonna play the shows. We just are trying to figure out what that looks like for the future.
On Watch What Happens Live Monday, Oct. 2, Cohen enlisted some devoted fans to ask Mayer about the future of Dead & Co., to which the guitarist responded: “We will play shows — I have to believe that we love this music so much we’re gonna play the shows. We just are trying to figure out what that looks like for the future.
- 10/3/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The Black Music Action Coalition will honor Keke Palmer, Jermaine Dupri and the late Clarence Avant at its 2023 gala.
The fete, presented by Live Nation, is a yearly celebration honoring those in Black music who have exemplified positivity and helped promote equity in the community. The coalition was started in 2020 to help fight systemic racism in the music business on behalf of Black artists, producers, lawyers and many Black professionals in the music industry.
Avant, known as “The Godfather of Black Music,” will be honored with a special tribute from the coalition. The legendary music executive was also a member of the Bmac board along with Quincy Jones and Irving Azoff, among others.
“Bmac will always be honored to have had him on our Advisory Board,” coalition co-founder Shawn Holiday said in a statement. “His life, and contributions to the industry, are unparalleled, his legacy will live on forever.”
The...
The fete, presented by Live Nation, is a yearly celebration honoring those in Black music who have exemplified positivity and helped promote equity in the community. The coalition was started in 2020 to help fight systemic racism in the music business on behalf of Black artists, producers, lawyers and many Black professionals in the music industry.
Avant, known as “The Godfather of Black Music,” will be honored with a special tribute from the coalition. The legendary music executive was also a member of the Bmac board along with Quincy Jones and Irving Azoff, among others.
“Bmac will always be honored to have had him on our Advisory Board,” coalition co-founder Shawn Holiday said in a statement. “His life, and contributions to the industry, are unparalleled, his legacy will live on forever.”
The...
- 8/23/2023
- by Xennia Hamilton
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A myriad of notable Hollywood stars and figures are remembering the late Clarence Avant.
Known as the “Godfather of Black Music,” Avant died at the age of 92 on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced in a statement.
“Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come,” the Avant/Sarandos family said. “The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss.”
His death came 20 months after his wife of 54 years, philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, was shot and killed by an intruder in their Beverly Hills home in the early morning hours of Dec. 1, 2021.
The recording industry insider inspired multiple generations of artists and executives. Among the notable names he advised are Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Jay-Z, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Pharrell Williams, Whitney Houston, Antonio “L.
Known as the “Godfather of Black Music,” Avant died at the age of 92 on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced in a statement.
“Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come,” the Avant/Sarandos family said. “The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss.”
His death came 20 months after his wife of 54 years, philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, was shot and killed by an intruder in their Beverly Hills home in the early morning hours of Dec. 1, 2021.
The recording industry insider inspired multiple generations of artists and executives. Among the notable names he advised are Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Jay-Z, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Pharrell Williams, Whitney Houston, Antonio “L.
- 8/14/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clarence Avant, who was dubbed the “Godfather of Black Music,” died Sunday in Los Angeles, his family has confirmed. He was 92.
A statement provided by his family including son-in-law Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-ceo, announced Avant’s passing “with a heavy heart,” and said he had “passed away gently.”
“Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as ‘the Black Godfather’ in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics, and sports,” the statement said. “Top artists and executives like Quincy Jones, JayZ, Whitney Houston, Pharrell Williams, Lionel Richie, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Sean Combs, L.A. Reid, Suzanne de Passe, Kenny ‘Baby Face’ Edmonds, Jon Platt, Irving Azoff, Snoop Dogg Reginald Hudland, Benny Medina and Queen Latifah all credit Avant for his inspiration and guidance.”
The news comes almost two years after the shooting death of his wife, Jackie Avant, during a break-in at the family’s Beverly Hills home...
A statement provided by his family including son-in-law Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-ceo, announced Avant’s passing “with a heavy heart,” and said he had “passed away gently.”
“Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as ‘the Black Godfather’ in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics, and sports,” the statement said. “Top artists and executives like Quincy Jones, JayZ, Whitney Houston, Pharrell Williams, Lionel Richie, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Sean Combs, L.A. Reid, Suzanne de Passe, Kenny ‘Baby Face’ Edmonds, Jon Platt, Irving Azoff, Snoop Dogg Reginald Hudland, Benny Medina and Queen Latifah all credit Avant for his inspiration and guidance.”
The news comes almost two years after the shooting death of his wife, Jackie Avant, during a break-in at the family’s Beverly Hills home...
- 8/14/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Clarence Avant, the beloved recording industry insider whose work as an executive, label owner, dealmaker and mentor earned him the nickname the “Godfather of Black Music,” has died. He was 92.
Avant died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced in a statement. His death came 20 months after his wife of 54 years, philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, was shot and killed by an intruder in their Beverly Hills home in the early morning hours of Dec. 1, 2021.
Survivors include their daughter, Nicole Avant, a producer, former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas and the wife of Netflix co-ceo and chief content officer Ted Sarandos, and their son, Alexander, a producer (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!) and talent rep.
“Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come,” the Avant/Sarandos family said.
Avant died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, his family announced in a statement. His death came 20 months after his wife of 54 years, philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, was shot and killed by an intruder in their Beverly Hills home in the early morning hours of Dec. 1, 2021.
Survivors include their daughter, Nicole Avant, a producer, former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas and the wife of Netflix co-ceo and chief content officer Ted Sarandos, and their son, Alexander, a producer (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!) and talent rep.
“Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come,” the Avant/Sarandos family said.
- 8/14/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Normani has a new management team and music on the way.
Rolling Stone has learned that the former Fifth Harmony member is now being managed by Brandon Creed (Charli Xcx, Troye Sivan) and Lydia Asrat (Coco Jones, others) after parting ways from S10 Entertainment’s Brandon Silverstein in May.
“With new music on the horizon, and Asrat and Creed now at the helm of her musical career, she and the rest of her team are extremely excited to embark on this new chapter and partnership,” a rep for Normani tells Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone has learned that the former Fifth Harmony member is now being managed by Brandon Creed (Charli Xcx, Troye Sivan) and Lydia Asrat (Coco Jones, others) after parting ways from S10 Entertainment’s Brandon Silverstein in May.
“With new music on the horizon, and Asrat and Creed now at the helm of her musical career, she and the rest of her team are extremely excited to embark on this new chapter and partnership,” a rep for Normani tells Rolling Stone.
- 8/7/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
In the 1980s, Stevie Nicks, like many other musicians, began embracing the music video to accompany their songs. With the rise of MTV, it became a necessary way to promote music. Nicks put a great deal of effort into her videos; one required extensive shoots, costumes, and acting on Nicks’ part. It didn’t make it far, though. When Nicks first viewed the video, she decided she didn’t want anybody to see it. She thought it was a disaster.
Stevie Nicks | Paul Natkin/Getty Images Stevie Nicks filmed an expensive music video for ‘Stand Back’
The initial vision for the “Stand Back” music video was a Gone With the Wind-style story. Nicks wears a green velvet gown, rides a horse to a mansion, travels through a war-torn town, and meets a wounded soldier at a saloon. According to Nicks, the process of making it was disastrous.
“I tried to act,...
Stevie Nicks | Paul Natkin/Getty Images Stevie Nicks filmed an expensive music video for ‘Stand Back’
The initial vision for the “Stand Back” music video was a Gone With the Wind-style story. Nicks wears a green velvet gown, rides a horse to a mansion, travels through a war-torn town, and meets a wounded soldier at a saloon. According to Nicks, the process of making it was disastrous.
“I tried to act,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Eddie Van Halen was in the process of reuniting Van Halen’s classic lineup for a farewell tour before his health took a turn for the worse and he eventually passed away in October 2020. The revelation comes from Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, who met with the rock legend in 2019.
While speaking with Sirius Xm (as transcribed by Brave Words) about Extreme’s recent comeback single “Rise” and the band’s forthcoming album, Six, Bettencourt recalled a surprise visit from Eddie during the recording of the LP. Bettencourt was in a studio laying down the solo to “Rise” when he got a call from Extreme singer and onetime Van Halen vocalist Gary Cherone, who told him to get back to his home as soon as he can.
When Bettencourt arrived back at his house, Cherone was there with none other than Eddie Van Halen. The rock icon proceeded to play the...
While speaking with Sirius Xm (as transcribed by Brave Words) about Extreme’s recent comeback single “Rise” and the band’s forthcoming album, Six, Bettencourt recalled a surprise visit from Eddie during the recording of the LP. Bettencourt was in a studio laying down the solo to “Rise” when he got a call from Extreme singer and onetime Van Halen vocalist Gary Cherone, who told him to get back to his home as soon as he can.
When Bettencourt arrived back at his house, Cherone was there with none other than Eddie Van Halen. The rock icon proceeded to play the...
- 4/27/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells said Paramount Global, along with Raine Ventures and Irving Azoff of Iconic Artists Group, led a $15 million funding round for the hip-hop platform, which has also signed a first-look deal with Paramount.
Amex Ventures, Wildcat Capital Management and Capstar Ventures also participated in the Series B raise, with additional investment from Ask Capital, North Island (Glenn Hutchins), Ame Cloud Ventures and Xo Capital.
The fresh funds will help scale the three pillars of the business – content, commerce and experiences –including creating more long-form projects, launching retail partnerships and experiential events, and expanding in Europe. It will also grow its annual Rock the Bells Festival.
“This Series B round is a reflection of the confidence that our investors have in Rock the Bells as a global platform,” said CEO LL Cool J, who founded the company in 2018. “Hip-hop is an art form that many people doubted from day one,...
Amex Ventures, Wildcat Capital Management and Capstar Ventures also participated in the Series B raise, with additional investment from Ask Capital, North Island (Glenn Hutchins), Ame Cloud Ventures and Xo Capital.
The fresh funds will help scale the three pillars of the business – content, commerce and experiences –including creating more long-form projects, launching retail partnerships and experiential events, and expanding in Europe. It will also grow its annual Rock the Bells Festival.
“This Series B round is a reflection of the confidence that our investors have in Rock the Bells as a global platform,” said CEO LL Cool J, who founded the company in 2018. “Hip-hop is an art form that many people doubted from day one,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
YouTube and Google’s global head of music Lyor Cohen has been confirmed to receive City of Hope’s highest honor, the Spirit of Life Award, at its fall gala.
The veteran music executive will receive the shine on Oct. 18 at West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center. The Spirit of Life Award is “presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care,” per City of Hope.
Once he takes a spin at the podium, Lyor will join a list of previous recipients that includes Shelli and Irving Azoff, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Coran Capshaw, Eddy Cue, Clive Davis, Lucian Grainge, Allen Grubman, Quincy Jones, Rob Light, Monte and Avery Lipman, Doug Morris, Mo Ostin, Bob Pittman, Jon Platt and Sylvia Rhone, among others.
The veteran music executive will receive the shine on Oct. 18 at West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center. The Spirit of Life Award is “presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care,” per City of Hope.
Once he takes a spin at the podium, Lyor will join a list of previous recipients that includes Shelli and Irving Azoff, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Coran Capshaw, Eddy Cue, Clive Davis, Lucian Grainge, Allen Grubman, Quincy Jones, Rob Light, Monte and Avery Lipman, Doug Morris, Mo Ostin, Bob Pittman, Jon Platt and Sylvia Rhone, among others.
- 3/29/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A group of over 20 of the most powerful companies in the live music business announced their support of Live Nation Entertainment’s Fair Ticketing reforms on Wednesday, calling for lawmakers to pass ticketing legislation that could give more power to artists regarding their ticket sales while limiting practices on the resale market.
Live Nation announced the Fair Ticketing initiative during the company’s earnings call in February as it looked to expand the conversation about fixing the ticketing marketplace beyond its Ticketmaster subsidiary, which has attracted the scorn and scrutiny...
Live Nation announced the Fair Ticketing initiative during the company’s earnings call in February as it looked to expand the conversation about fixing the ticketing marketplace beyond its Ticketmaster subsidiary, which has attracted the scorn and scrutiny...
- 3/8/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
As Live Nation Entertainment faces continued criticism from fans and lawmakers over its place in the ticketing marketplace, on Thursday the company called on Congress to pass legislation to crack down on scalpers and ticket resale. The company is looking to broaden the conversation regarding ticketing reform beyond potential issues with Ticketmaster itself toward the secondary market.
Pushing for a “Fair Ticketing act,” Live Nation — owner of both the eponymous live music promoter as well as ticketing giant Ticketmaster — is advocating for federal laws that could weaken scalpers’ ability to...
Pushing for a “Fair Ticketing act,” Live Nation — owner of both the eponymous live music promoter as well as ticketing giant Ticketmaster — is advocating for federal laws that could weaken scalpers’ ability to...
- 2/24/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Stephen Stills and David Crosby didn’t always see eye to eye throughout the long history of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. But they were on good terms during the final years of Crosby’s life and even had plans to see each other shortly before Crosby died.
“When you’re young, if you’re not fighting, someone doesn’t care enough about the music,” Stills tells Rolling Stone. “When you get middle-aged, you should be able to do it without fighting. Later on, you turn into a curmudgeon, especially...
“When you’re young, if you’re not fighting, someone doesn’t care enough about the music,” Stills tells Rolling Stone. “When you get middle-aged, you should be able to do it without fighting. Later on, you turn into a curmudgeon, especially...
- 2/14/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
It has been a long, long time since Linda Ronstadt sold the rights to her streaming catalog.
The singer reacted to the viral sequence in HBO’s “The Last of Us” featuring her 1970 ballad “Long Long Time.” The song jumped 4,900 percent on Spotify within an hour of the episode airing January 29 and rose to 149,000 percent the following day. The song is featured three separate times in the episode, including actors Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett playing the track on a piano. “Long Long Time” is also the title of the episode.
“I don’t follow social media or streaming services very closely,” Ronstadt told Billboard, citing that she never owned the master of “Long Long Time” written by Gary White. “I still love the song and I’m very glad that Gary will get a windfall.”
Ronstadt remembered, “I met Gary through guitarist David Bromberg, who took me to the...
The singer reacted to the viral sequence in HBO’s “The Last of Us” featuring her 1970 ballad “Long Long Time.” The song jumped 4,900 percent on Spotify within an hour of the episode airing January 29 and rose to 149,000 percent the following day. The song is featured three separate times in the episode, including actors Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett playing the track on a piano. “Long Long Time” is also the title of the episode.
“I don’t follow social media or streaming services very closely,” Ronstadt told Billboard, citing that she never owned the master of “Long Long Time” written by Gary White. “I still love the song and I’m very glad that Gary will get a windfall.”
Ronstadt remembered, “I met Gary through guitarist David Bromberg, who took me to the...
- 2/2/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
One of the most infamous and tragic copyright struggles in the history of the music industry has finally been resolved as John Fogerty has gained the publishing rights to his Creedence Clearwater Revival songs, purchasing a majority stake in the catalog from Concord.
“As of this January, I own my own songs again. This is something I thought would never be a possibility,” Fogerty said in a statement. “After 50 years, I am finally reunited with my songs. I also have a say in where and how my songs are used.
“As of this January, I own my own songs again. This is something I thought would never be a possibility,” Fogerty said in a statement. “After 50 years, I am finally reunited with my songs. I also have a say in where and how my songs are used.
- 1/12/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
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Clive Davis’ white-hot pre-Grammy gala is returning for the first time since 2020 and the event will honor Atlantic Records executives Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman.
The Recording Academy and Davis announced Thursday that Greenwald and Kallman will receive the 2023 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award at the powerhouse event Feb. 4, 2023, a night before the 65th annual Grammy Awards.
Kallman is the CEO and chairman of Atlantic Records and Greenwald is the CEO and chairman of the newly formed Atlantic Music Group, the home to Atlantic Records and 300 Elektra, a merger of 300 Entertainment and Elektra Music Group. Artists signed to the label include Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Missy Elliott, Coldplay, Jack Harlow, Kodak Black, Janelle Monáe and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Atlantic earned 40 nominations at the upcoming Grammys and will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year.
“Respected across the music community,...
Clive Davis’ white-hot pre-Grammy gala is returning for the first time since 2020 and the event will honor Atlantic Records executives Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman.
The Recording Academy and Davis announced Thursday that Greenwald and Kallman will receive the 2023 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award at the powerhouse event Feb. 4, 2023, a night before the 65th annual Grammy Awards.
Kallman is the CEO and chairman of Atlantic Records and Greenwald is the CEO and chairman of the newly formed Atlantic Music Group, the home to Atlantic Records and 300 Elektra, a merger of 300 Entertainment and Elektra Music Group. Artists signed to the label include Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Missy Elliott, Coldplay, Jack Harlow, Kodak Black, Janelle Monáe and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Atlantic earned 40 nominations at the upcoming Grammys and will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year.
“Respected across the music community,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Budd Friedman, the comedy club pioneer who founded the original Improv in New York in 1963 and gave early career breaks to the likes of Jay Leno, Robert Klein, Bette Midler, Richard Pryor and Andy Kaufman, has died. He was 90.
Friedman died Saturday of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his wife, Alix, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Three years after Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show departed Manhattan for Burbank, Friedman opened a Hollywood outpost of the Improv on Melrose Avenue in 1975 in his first expansion of the brand.
There were 22 Improvs across 12 states in February 2018 when Friedman and partner Mark Lonow sold the company to Levity Entertainment Group, whose investors included Irving Azoff.
At his flagship New York hotspot, located at West 44th Street and Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, Friedman also employed Rodney Dangerfield as an Mc, Elayne Boosler...
Friedman died Saturday of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his wife, Alix, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Three years after Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show departed Manhattan for Burbank, Friedman opened a Hollywood outpost of the Improv on Melrose Avenue in 1975 in his first expansion of the brand.
There were 22 Improvs across 12 states in February 2018 when Friedman and partner Mark Lonow sold the company to Levity Entertainment Group, whose investors included Irving Azoff.
At his flagship New York hotspot, located at West 44th Street and Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, Friedman also employed Rodney Dangerfield as an Mc, Elayne Boosler...
- 11/13/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Nov. 2, Wednesday
Selena Gomez and director-producer Alek Keshishian walk the red carpet at the AFI Fest 2022 opening-night premiere of “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.”
Tcl Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
WSJ.Magazine hosts the 2022 Innovator Awards.
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Nov. 3, Thursday
Kelly Rowland and Paramount Pictures are honored at amfAR Gala Los Angeles. Jay Ellis hosts, and Aloe Blacc, Madison Beer and Tinashe perform.
Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood
Paramount Network launches “Yellowstone” Season 5 with Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille and Gil Birmingham.
Walter Reade Theater, New York
Joni Mitchell, Amir Aronson, Irving Azoff, Melissa Benoist, David Bryan and Clive Davis attend the opening of Broadway’s “Almost Famous.”
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, New York
Nov. 5, Saturday
Elton John performs at Lacma’s Art+Film Gala. Artist Helen Pashgian and filmmaker Park Chan-wook are honored.
Nov. 2, Wednesday
Selena Gomez and director-producer Alek Keshishian walk the red carpet at the AFI Fest 2022 opening-night premiere of “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.”
Tcl Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
WSJ.Magazine hosts the 2022 Innovator Awards.
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Nov. 3, Thursday
Kelly Rowland and Paramount Pictures are honored at amfAR Gala Los Angeles. Jay Ellis hosts, and Aloe Blacc, Madison Beer and Tinashe perform.
Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood
Paramount Network launches “Yellowstone” Season 5 with Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille and Gil Birmingham.
Walter Reade Theater, New York
Joni Mitchell, Amir Aronson, Irving Azoff, Melissa Benoist, David Bryan and Clive Davis attend the opening of Broadway’s “Almost Famous.”
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, New York
Nov. 5, Saturday
Elton John performs at Lacma’s Art+Film Gala. Artist Helen Pashgian and filmmaker Park Chan-wook are honored.
- 11/2/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, announced that legendary actor, singer, writer and director Billy Porter will host and perform at its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s 2022 Spirit of Life Gala taking place Oct. 27, 2022, at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.
Porter began his music career in 1997 with the release of his self-titled (aka “Untitled”) debut album, which spawned the Top 10 single “Bubbling Under,” hit song “Show Me” and the monster ballad “Love Is On The Way,” which also appeared at a pivotal moment in the film, “First Wives Club.” Since then, Porter has delivered a number of hit albums and songs, including “At the Corner of Broadway + Soul” (2005), “Billy’s Back on Broadway” (2014), “The Soul of Richard Rodgers” (2017), No.1 hit “Love Yourself” (2019) and “I Want...
Porter began his music career in 1997 with the release of his self-titled (aka “Untitled”) debut album, which spawned the Top 10 single “Bubbling Under,” hit song “Show Me” and the monster ballad “Love Is On The Way,” which also appeared at a pivotal moment in the film, “First Wives Club.” Since then, Porter has delivered a number of hit albums and songs, including “At the Corner of Broadway + Soul” (2005), “Billy’s Back on Broadway” (2014), “The Soul of Richard Rodgers” (2017), No.1 hit “Love Yourself” (2019) and “I Want...
- 10/14/2022
- Look to the Stars
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