Beyonce has become the most decorated female act in Grammy history, while Taylor Swift secured the ceremonyâs biggest prize in a triumphant night for women.Swift won album of the year for her towering lockdown effort Folklore while British star Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish were also among the big winners.
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Bon Jovi is finally telling their story in the new Hulu docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight.' Band members Jon Bon Jovi and Tico Torres, as well as director Gotham Chopra, spoke to THR's Tiffany Taylor all about the project. Jon Bon Jovi and Torres revealed what it was like reliving their 40-year career while watching the docuseries, as well as the "magic" of good songwriting that has made acts like their band and Taylor Swift massively successfully. Plus, Chopra revealed what Jon Bon Jovi has in common with sports legend Tom Brady, who he also made a documentary about, and shared how he convinced Richie Sambora to be featured in the docuseries after the guitarist left Bon Jovi in 2013. 'Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story' hits Hulu on Friday, April 26.
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This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in a new production of Shakespeare's 'Romeo + Juliet' this fall. The production will feature music by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff, who is also making his Broadway debut, movement by Sonya Tayeh (of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical') and direction by Sam Gold. While few details have been released about this version of the Shakespeare classic, it promises an angrier take on the tale.
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Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Cameraman , Alleging Hostile Work Environment.
Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The suit also names
Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment, Inc.,
Hot Girl Touring, LLC, and Roc Nation.
Garcia claims that Megan had sex
with someone in a moving car that he
was in while touring Spain in 2022.
Garcia says he couldn't get out of the car and "was embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal.".
Megan allegedly asked Garcia the
next day if he was in the car. .
When he said yes, she allegedly said,
"Don't ever discuss what you saw.".
The cameraman also claims that Megan called him a "fat b****" and said "spit your food out.".
Garcia goes on to say that he was wrongfully classified as an independent contractor, which "deprived him of healthcare and overtime pay," according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The suit also claims that Garcia
could not work for anyone else and was
required to have 24/7 availability.
His contract was terminated in 2023,
which he claims was retaliation for complaining about harassment and pay.
Plaintiff grapples with mounting
anxiety, depression, and physical
distress stemming from the toxic
work environment, compounded
by the trauma of unpaid work, Via lawsuit.
Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney,
issued a statement.
This is an employment claim for
money â with no sexual harassment
claim filed and with salacious
accusations to attempt to embarrass
her. We will deal with this in court, Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
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Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
The open letter was organized by Fix the Tix,
a coalition spearheaded by the National
Independent Venue Association and Eventbrite.
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
We are joining together to say
that the current system is broken:
predatory resellers and secondary
platforms engage in deceptive
ticketing practices to inflate
ticket prices and deprive fans
of the chance to see their
favorite artists at a fair price, Fix the Tix open letter, via NBC.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The bill also looks to prevent
potential bad actors from reselling
tickets at exorbitant prices.
The Fans First Act is one of several
bills introduced in recent years that
seeks to fight unfair ticketing practices. .
Other bills include the TICKET Act,
the BOSS Act and the SWIFT Act. .
It is clear that all participants of the live
event ecosystem, from artists, to venues,
to fans, demand comprehensive ticketing
reform and consumer protection against
the predatory ticket resale practices
that have deeply afflicted live
entertainment in the United States, Stephen Parker, executive director of the
National Independent Venue Association, via NBC
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Billie Eilish , Announces New Album.
Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard
and Soft,' will drop May 17, AP reports. .
The 22-year-old took to Instagram on
April 8 to make the announcement.
She also shared the
album's artwork.
Eilish went on to say that she won't be releasing
any singles before the album comes out.
I wanna give it to you all at once, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
I truly could not be more
proud of this album, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
Eilish's brother, Finneas, co-wrote the album.
The album does exactly as the title
suggests: hits you hard and soft
both lyrically and sonically while
bending genres and defying
trends along the way. , Via press release.
âHIT ME HARD AND SOFTâ journeys
through a vast and expansive audio
landscape, immersing listeners into
a full spectrum of emotions. , Via press release.
In light of Eilish's recent criticism of wasteful packaging, it was also announced that recyclable materials will be used for physical formats.
In a continued effort to minimize
waste and combat climate change;
across all physical formats in limited
variants on the same day, with the
same track-listing and using
100% recyclable materials, Via press release
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem â
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artistsâ
voices and likenesses, violate creatorsâ
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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âTime 100â Names , Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox , and Others Most Influential People.
âTime 100â Names , Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox , and Others Most Influential People.
'Time' has released its yearly list of
what it considers to be the world's
most influential people, Deadline reports.
In addition to Henson and Fox,
these people also made the cut:.
In addition to Henson and Fox,
these people also made the cut:.
Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, .
Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, .
Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, .
Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, .
Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, .
Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, .
Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, .
Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, .
Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, .
Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, .
Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, .
Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, .
DaâVine Joy Randolph,
Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more.
DaâVine Joy Randolph,
Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more.
DaâVine Joy Randolph,
Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more.
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. .
To celebrate the issue,
a New York City gala
will be held on April 25.
An ABC primetime special will air May 12
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As Womenâs History Month draws to a close, Great Parks of Hamilton county decided to shout out local conservationists doing great things for the planet we call home.
The Trailblazers exhibit features the stories of women from all across Idaho--including icons like Kristin Armstrong, Sally Reed, and Barbara Morgan--and how they made their mark on history.
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