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Billy Joel, Darryl “Dmc” McDaniels, Pat Benatar and more appear in the new trailer for Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do Something, out October 16th.

Directed by Rick Korn, the clip opens with Chapin performing his 1974 classic “Cat’s in the Cradle.” The film chronicles his early life as the son of a jazz drummer and his 1968 documentary Legendary Champions. It examines his rise as a singer-songwriter, his shift to philanthropy with WhyHunger (which he co-founded in 1975), his role as a husband and father, and his untimely death in a...

Exclusive: We have learned that Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to Rick Korn’s documentary Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something, which follows the Grammy-winning and 16 million album-selling singer-songwriter and activist who spent his fame and fortune trying to end world hunger before his tragic passing. The docu will hit the fall festival circuit before Greenwich’s release in October.

The pic features features Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pete Seeger, Sir Bob Geldof, Kenny Rogers, Graham Nash, Pat Benatar, Darryl “Dmc” McDaniels, Robert Lamm, Richie Havens and Harry Belafonte intimately reflecting on Chapin’s impact on music and the world. His “Cat’s in the Cradle” hit No. 1 on the Billboard 100 and received a 1975 Grammy nom for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011. He also hit the U.S. top 40 with “Taxi” in 1972 and “Wold” two years later.

It’s been virtually impossible to avoid David Foster for close to five decades. No matter the era, he’s been part of your pop life. Grew up in the Seventies? You probably remember his first hit, “Wildflower,” when he was in Canadian pop-r&b band Skylark; the Tubes’ “She’s a Beauty,” which he co-wrote and produced; and Earth, Wind & Fire’s “After the Love Has Gone,” which Foster co-wrote. In the Eighties, there was Boz Scaggs’ “Jojo,” a slew of Chicago comeback power ballads (“Hard to Say I’m Sorry,...

Former U.S. president Barack Obama inducted his friend and supporter Jay Z into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Obama sent out a surprise video message on Thursday, reflecting on his friendship with the rapper. The former president began his introduction by naming this year’s inductees: Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Chicago’s Robert Lamm […]

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Former President Barack Obama is a big fan of Jay Z.

The former Potus had nothing but kind words to say about the 47-year-old rapper, who became the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday.

In a pre-recorded video message, Obama began his introduction by naming this year's inductees: Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Chicago's Robert Lamm & James Pankow and Max Martin. He then congratulated his "friend and first-time ballot Hall of Famer," Jay Z.

"I like to think Mr. Carter and I understand each other," Obama expressed. "Nobody who met us as younger men would have expected us to be where we are today. We know what it's like not to have a father around, we know what it's like not to come from much, and to know people who didn't get the...

It’s a big month for Jay Z, who will soon welcome twins with wife Beyoncé.

On Thursday, the rapper, 47, became the first-ever hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The father-to-be was not in attendance at the New York City ceremony, and instead, Chairman/CEO of Warner/Chappell Music Jon Platt accepted the award on Jay’s behalf.

The highlight of his induction had to be the video speech given by former president Barack Obama.

Obama spoke highly of his friend and “first ballot Hall of Famer” in the speech. “I like to think Mr.

Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa are raising a future singer.

Their son Sebastian Taylor, 4, met the band Chicagoon Saturday night at the Los Angeles Forum and blew them away with his singing skills, particularly when he knew all the lyrics to their greatest hits.

Rose, 33, posted video evidence of her son’s cuteness, including a clip of him singing from the audience as the band took the stage for their concert.

“Awww @chicagotheband made Sebastian’s Dream come true! Thanks guys!,” Rose wrote in the caption of one of the videos.

“Pumpkin and I jammin to @chicagotheband Thanks for everything!

Ed Sheeran is joining “The A Team.”

The “Shape of You” singer — whose new album ÷ has topped the Billboard 200 two weeks in a row — will be honored with the Hal David Starlight Award at the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in N.Y.C., People can exclusively announce.

“Ed Sheeran has accomplished so much in pop music that it is hard to believe he is only 26. He is not an overnight sensation, however, having immersed himself in songwriting, recording and performing since his early teens. His natural talent as a singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer has brought him well-deserved success,...

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The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its latest class of inductees on Monday. This year’s batch includes Max Martin; Jay Z; collaborative duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis; Motown records founder Berry Gordy; Chicago members Robert Lamm, James Pankow, and Peter Cetera; and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. The induction ceremony is set for June 15 at New York City’s Marriott Marquis Hotel.

“With our 2017 roster of inductees, the Songwriters Hall of Fame moves definitively into recognizing music creators of the 21st century while continuing to honor the greats of earlier decades,” the Hall...

Jay Z has reached a new career milestone!

With over 100 million records sold, 13 No. 1 albums, and 21 GRAMMYs, the 47-year-old mogul is in line to receive another prestigious honor from the music community.

Related: Pregnant Beyonce Celebrates Twin Announcement With Never-Before-Seen Pics With Jay Z

Jay will become the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, legendary musician Nile Rodgers revealed on Wednesday during CBS This Morning.

"He has changed the way we listen to music,” Rodgers, who announced this year’s list inductees, said of Jay Z’s "massive" impact on music. "He's changed the way that we've had fun, he's changed the way that we cry."

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The Brooklyn native joins an impressive list of 2017 honorees which include, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, singer/songwriter Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, songwriting and production...

Bringing together two generations of music fans, Robin Thicke and Chicago joined forces for a thrilling medley of hits on the 56th Annual Grammy Awards tonight (January 26).

The “Magic” singer strolled out onto the Staples Center stage to join the legendary band for “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “Saturday in the Park,” and of course Thicke’s massive hit “Blurred Lines.”

Chicago’s frontman/keyboardist Robert Lamm told press he was looking forward to collaborating with Robin at tonight’s big show.

"We've performed all kinds of places in our long career. To finally be on the Grammys after not being around when we won [the band was on tour] is a real thrill."...

Historically, Brian Wilson has been the Beach Boy with the most intrigue and media attention, but now that a biopic is in the works on the life of brother Dennis Wilson, that may change. In Wilson’s short life—he drowned in a mysterious accident in 1983, at the age of 39—he married five times (including twice to Karen Lamm, Robert Lamm’s ex-wife), lived with the Mansons, seriously dated Christine McVie, and was the first Beach Boy to release a solo album....