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Exclusive: 44 – The Musical, a satirical comedy about “the rise and presidency of Barack Obama, as well as the eccentric political characters he met along the way,” will follow up sold-out, celebrity-packed runs in Chicago and Los Angeles with a stand in New York’s Off Broadway this fall.

Lead producers Eli Bauman and Monica Saunders-Weinberg announced today that the musical comedy will play The Daryl Roth Theatre for a limited eight-week engagement beginning previews on Tuesday, October 14, with an official press opening scheduled for Thursday, November 6.

Casting is to be announced at a later date.

Written, composed, directed and lead produced by Eli Bauman — he’s the son of Jon “Bowzer” Bauman of Sha Na Na — 44 promises to tell “the story of Obama you won’t read about in history books because history books are now banned in most states. But also, because 44 is the story of Obama...

Dermot Mulroney has teased the possibility of My Best Friend's Wedding getting the sequel treatment, nearly 30 years after the release of the original hit comedy that positioned Cameron Diaz and Julia Robertsin the ultimate love triangle. Fans of the beloved '90s romantic comedy, which is widely regarded as one of the best of its genre, may want to say a little prayer for it to actually happen, as Mulroney admits that the project is only in the very early stages of being discussed at the moment, so you will have to keep wishin' and hopin'.

Mulroney confirmed to the New York Post that "there is talk of a sequel" to My Best Friend's Wedding, while promoting his Netflix series The Hunting Wives. "I know nothing about it," he said of the potential follow-up. "Last I heard, quote, lawyers were talking, unquote."

My Best Friend's Wedding stars Mulroney and rom-com...

The Today Show sets up a wide-ranging Monday lineup on NBC, blending consumer advice with big-name guests across its full three-hour broadcast on July 21, 2025. From 7:00 Am, the show opens with a practical guide to couponing in the current economy, followed by Tracee Ellis Ross, who joins live to talk solo travel and […]

The Today Show: Tracee Ellis Ross, Dionne Warwick...

Hollywood is paying tribute to Sly Stone after news of the funk-rock pioneer’s death was announced Monday.

Stone died after a “prolonged battle with Copd and other underlying health issues,” his family said Monday.

“Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family,” his family wrote in a statement. “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.”

Sly shot to prominence in the music industry in 1968 alongside his band Sly and the Family Stone with their hit “Dance to the Music,” which landed in the top 10 on both the pop and R&b charts. The group continued to deliver a series of crossover tracks, including “Summer of Love,” including “Stand!,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” “Runnin’ Away,” “If You Want Me to Stay” and “Time...

The last episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5 on June 10 marks Pat Sajak's final episode as the host of the show, and there are three stars who'll be there for what ABC is calling "Pat's Final Spin." For Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5, Pat returned after retiring from Wheel of Fortune after serving as its host from 1981-2024, alongside Vanna White. Ryan Seacrest has since taken the reins of the regular show, but Pat remained the host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune until now.

The last episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 5 on June 10 marks Pat Sajak's final episode as the host of the show, and there are three stars who'll be there for what ABC is calling "Pat's Final Spin."

In an Instagram post, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune announced that the contestants who'll be playing in Pat's final episode are Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Elise Goldsberry,...

Exclusive: Oscar winners Questlove and Jamie Lee Curtis and Emmy winner Billy Porter are joining forces to executive produce I Was Born This Way about Archbishop Carl Bean, the man who performed the titular groundbreaking gay disco anthem in the 1970s.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Daniel Junge and Emmy-winning filmmaker Sam Pollard directed the film, which makes its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 5. We have your first look at the documentary in the trailer above.

“Six years in the making,” notes a release, “the film follows the little known story of Bean’s life from his turbulent childhood growing up Black and queer, through his surprising music career, including the 1977 Billboard top 10 Disco hit and gay anthem ‘I Was Born This Way,’ and his departure from the music industry to start the prolific Minority AIDS Project and the world’s first LGBTQ+ church for people of color, Unity Fellowship.”

The release continues,...

The iconic San Francisco-based LGBTQ+ festival Frameline is ready to celebrate a half-century… almost. IndieWire can unveil the highly-anticipated lineup for the 49th annual Frameline festival, which is the largest and longest-running queer film festival in the world.

The 2025 festival will open with Sophie Hyde’s “Jimpa” starring Olivia Colman, and close with James Sweeney’s “Twinless.” The festival will take place June 18 to 28, and feature nearly 150 films from 40 countries. Highlights include a special screening at Kqed of Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard’s “I Was Born This Way” documentary about activist Archbishop Carl Bean, who sang the titular gay anthem and founded both the Minority AIDS Project and the world’s first LGBTQ+ church for people of color. Lady Gaga, Questlove, Dionne Warwick, and Billy Porter appear in the film. “Heightened Scrutiny,” which was part of the Frameline Completion Fund, will also screen; the documentary feature centers on ACLU...

Exclusive: UK sales outfit Screenbound International has added two documentaries to its slate heading into Cannes, Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos and Stand Together As One.

US filmmaker Rex Miller’s Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos world premiered at Doc NYC last November, and follows the tumultuous life of hardcore punk icon Harley Flanagan and his life in New York from the 1970s onwards, including his darker experiences of drugs, violence and Ptsd.

It features interviews with Flea, Ice-t, Henry Rollins, the late Anthony Bourdain and Michael Imperioli. Miller produces with Laura Lee Flanagan and Elisabeth Haviland James.

Screenbound will...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees will be announced in late April. Who would be your top choices to be selected? Vote in our new poll below for seven of the 14 choices on this year's ballot.

As a reminder, here are some details about each finalist:

Bad Company

Eligible since 2000 (first time on ballot). Nominees are Boz Burrell, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, Paul Rodgers. Songs include "Can't Get Enough," "Feel Like Makin' Love," and "Shooting Star."

The Black Crowes

Eligible since 2016 (first time on ballot). Nominees are Jeff Cease, Johnny Colt, Marc Ford, Steve Gorman, Eddie Harsch, Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson. Songs include "Hard to Handle," "She Talks to Angels," and "Jealous Again."

Mariah Carey

Eligible since 2016 (second time on ballot). Solo artist. Songs include "Vision of Love," "Emotions," and "Hero."

Chubby Checker

Eligible since 1986 (first time on ballot). Solo artist. Songs include "The Twist," "Limbo Rock," and "Let's Twist Again.

If Sir Elton John's career had only spanned the 1970s, he would still be a music legend, an icon of glam and progressive rock. Fortunately, he forged on, segueing into each new era of rock and branching into film and Broadway with comparable success and his signature aplomb and style. We've undertaken a nearly impossible task -- narrowing a huge catalogue of memorable compositions down to the 25 best.

John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, and showed an affinity for playing the piano at a young age. In 1967, he answered an ad for songwriters and met Bernie Taupin, which led to a long and successful collaboration, with Taupin writing lyrics to which John composed music. It took a few years of struggling, but in 1970 they had their first top ten hit with "Your Song." In 1972, "Honky Chateau" became his first of seven consecutive number one albums in a three-year period.

The life of R&b legend Roberta Flack was celebrated at a star-studded memorial in Harlem, New York’s Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday, March 10th. Fugees members Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean made a surprise appearance, performing covers of Flack’s songs.

The duo took on Flack’s classic “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” before delivering Fugees’ version of “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” which launched them into stardom and remains the group’s biggest hit.

As Billboard reports, Hill prefaced their performance with a remembrance of the singer. “We weren’t formally asked to do this because I think they were a little shy in asking us to attend,” she said. “So we kind of bum-rushed the service because it really wouldn’t be possible for us to just stand by and not participate.”

Calling Flack “beyond trailblazing,” Hill continued, “Like Nina Simone,...

Lauryn Hill made an appearance at Roberta Flack’s memorial service, performing the late soul and R&b singer’s “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” accompanied by Stevie Wonder on harmonica and the Fugees’ Wyclef Jean.

Flack was honored at New York’s Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday afternoon, following the Grammy-winner’s death at age 88 in February. Over the course of the four-hour service, a number of Flack’s close friends, industry peers, and loved ones — including Dionne Warwick, Alicia Keys, label executive Clive Davis, India.Arie Simpson,...

Paul McCartney wants Joe Cocker in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On Monday, publicist Bob Merlis shared a scanning of a Feb. 25-dated letter from McCartney urging that the English musician be inducted into the organization.

“Joe was a great man and a fine singer whose unique style made for some fantastic performances,” McCartney wrote in the letter. “He sang one of our songs With a Little Help from My Friends, a version produced by Denny Cordell which was very imaginative.”

McCartney ended his note by writing: “And...

Doja Cat, whose discography includes farm-animal jingle “Mooo!” and the Dionne Warwick-sampled “Paint the Town Red,” made a big impression at the 97th Oscars. Doja performed a rendition of the James Bond anthem “Diamonds Are Forever,” dressed in a gown embellished with crystals. In a social media post Monday, the pop singer expressed her gratitude to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and acknowledged her performance hiccups.

“I never get to sing like that and what I did was brave and scary as fuck for me,” Doja wrote on Instagram.

You can't really have a true 007 adventure without an opening title sequence. They're a seminal piece of the James Bond experience that thematically set the tone for the film you're about to watch. It's difficult to imagine that ever going away even with the creative changing of the guard to Amazon MGM Studios. The ingenuity in their kaleidoscopic imagery has evolved over a number of ways across the franchise's six decade run. But it's ultimately the musical selection that accompanies these visuals that give these sequences their power. The wrong track — even if it's a good song — can offset the mood of the film.

Nearly every Bond film has had to go through the lengthy process of matching the right voice to those opening titles, with "Thunderball" proving to have one of the most interesting developments. Anyone who's marathoned the title sequences — as I have — knows that suave crooner...

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We have some sad news to report from the world of music:

Angie Stone — a member of the iconic musical trio the Sequence — has passed away. She was just 63 years old.

News of Stone’s passing comes courtesy of her rep Deborah R. Champagne, who also revealed the tragic circumstances under which the singer died.

Angie Stone attends the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Angie Stone’s cause of death revealed

According to Stone’s representative, the music legend was killed in a car accident after performing in Montgomery, Alabama Friday night.

Champagne says she spoke to Stone just hours before she passed away.

TMZ has reached out to Montgomery authorities seeking details about the crash, but thus far, the outlet has not received a response.

An epic life cut short In...

In celebration of Black History Month, 70s on 7 is counting down the 50 best soul hits of the 1970s — according to you, our listeners!

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Top Soul Hits of the ’70s

Songs our listeners voted on:

“ABC” – The Jackson 5

“After the Love Has Gone” – Earth, Wind & Fire

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Diana Ross

“Ball of Confusion” – The Temptations

“Bad Girls” – Donna Summer

“Ben” – Michael Jackson

“Best of My Love” – The Emotions

“Boogie Down” – Eddie Kendricks

“Boogie Fever” – The Sylvers

“Boogie Nights” – Heatwave

“Boogie Oogie Oogie” – A Taste of Honey

“Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” – Barry White

“Car Wash...

Another Valentine's Day has come and gone, which means the pods have opened yet again on the Love is Blind sound stage for 32 eligible singles to find love, have their secrets exposed to the world, and keep Vanessa and Nick Lachey's stock in Huggies up for years to come.

As a brief recap to last season based in Washington, D.C., we had :cue Chris Harrison voice-over:, one of the most dramatic moments in Love is Blind history when reality TV journalist Rikkii of the Reality Receipts podcast sat down with cast member Tyler Francis' baby momma and grandmom. Bri, the mother of Tyler's children, provided proof longer than a Cvs receipt that Tyler was not just a sperm donor for a friend as he claimed (allegedly). From the looks of internet gossip, Love is Blind season 8 is going to be an even wilder ride.

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Pitches were made. Blocks were played. Canadian Mounties were brought on stage. But did any of the talent trotted out by Night 3 of The Voice’s Season 27 Blind Auditions live up to the hype? Read on, and we’ll discuss.

Divighn (Team Michael), “I Got You (I Feel Good)” — Grade: B+ | Maybe this grade should be an all-the-way A. Divighn showed us range and flair (those yips!), and his voice never faltered even while putting on a heckuva stage show. But the overall impression the two-chair turn left was “fun” rather than “fantastic.” Maybe, as John Legend was, I was listening for some more “stank.

If there’s one thing you can rely on “Saturday Night Live” for, it’s delivering good celebrity impressions. Some are so good, in fact, that they draw the actual celebrity into a sketch with them.

Most recently, it happened when then-Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by just before the 2024 election to give Maya Rudolph’s version of Kamala Harris a pep talk. But this is a tradition that goes back literal decades. So, we rounded up each one we could find.

You can relive them below.

Eddie Murphy and Tracy Morgan

During the “SNL50” celebration, the show brought back “Black Jeopardy,” featuring Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy as contestants. Of course, Eddie Murphy was actually playing Tracy Morgan.

Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph

Like we mentioned above, Kamala Harris made a surprise stop at 30 Rock just days before the 2024 election, giving her fake self, as well as the country at large,...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has named 14 music legends as performer nominees for induction in its 2025 class.

The nominees for 2025 are Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Outkast, Phish, Soundgarden and The White Stripes.

Eight of the 14 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast, and Phish.

Ballots will now be sent to an international voting panel consisting of over 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame selection criteria “include an artist’s impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique.”

Honorees will be announced in April, with the annual induction ceremony set for the fall in Los Angeles.

When thinking of conwoman Belle Gibson — who’s pretend cancer diagnosis was the basis of her business empire — there are plenty of anger-filled anthems that come to mind, and “Apple Cider Vinegar” scratches that itch.

From Britney Spears‘ “Toxic” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire,” the tunes in Netflix’s new series take viewers through the distressing journey that brought Gibson to dominate the wellness industry — before depicting her fall from grace.

Whether its anthems of revenge, or carefree songs perfect for the beach, “Apple Cider Vinegar” likely has what you’re looking for.

For all the songs in “Apple Cider Vinegar,” see below.

“Toxic” – Britney Spears “Dirty Paws” – Of Monsters and Men “Suddenly I See” – KT Tunstall “Horny ’98 (Radio Edit)” – Mousse T. vs Hot’N’Juicy “Friends (Black Angus Remix)” – Sneaky Sound System “Paint The Town Red” – Doja Cat “Walk on By” – Dionne Warwick “Rap Es El Nuevo” – Roll Kid...

No list of the most recognisable, memorable and beloved singers of all time can be considered valid without the inclusion of Luther Vandross. So, it’s mildly surprising that it’s taken until now — almost 20 years after his passing — for there to be a definitive documentary about the life and legacy of the soul and R&b legend. Thankfully, veteran documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter is more than up to the task, carving out a celebratory space for us to revel in his timeless music while sensitively illuminating the man behind it.

Helpfully steered by first-person interviews with Vandross’ close friends and collaborators like Fonzi Thornton, Carlos Alomar and Robin Clark, we are first taken on a journey through how Luther learned his craft and refined his style. Cutting his teeth on the likes of Sesame Street — the archival footage Porter utilises here is sensational — coming up with catchy jingles for...

Teyana Taylor is "nervous" about her upcoming Dionne Warwick biopic as she reveals she has been given "a lot of creative control".The 'Walk On By' hitmaker, 85, personally chose lookalike actress Teyana to portray her in the upcoming flick, and in an update on the progress of the production, the 34-year-old 'Coming 2 America' star confessed it's a "big job" and they are taking their time so it's "perfect".She told People: "We have everything kind of set in stone and everything together. It was a little slowdown, of course, with the unfortunate things that have taken place. But everything is so up and running."It's still going and Ms. Dionne has so much career. So even trying to consolidate... I just want it to be perfect."She added: "I want this to be perfect and I want to sell her story and I just want everything to be perfect.

Babyface went viral on social media during the 2025 Grammys for an awkward and disrespectful red carpet interview with entertainment journalists from the Associated Press.

The iconic singer and producer was being interviewed before the main Grammy ceremony by AP’s Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria. In the clips that have gone viral on social media, Babyface is being asked a question by Ambriz and is in the middle of an answer when Fauria interrupts him and starts beckoning Chappell Roan, who is walking behind the 13-time Grammy winner. Babyface then realizes they would rather talk to Roan, and ends the interview and walks away.

The brief interview created a furious reaction online, with the likes of Dionne Warwick and Khloé Kardashian upbraiding the journalists for treating Babyface so disrespectfully.

13x Grammy Award winning Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds? Am I seeing this correctly? https://t.co/GhFJwi6rXF

— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) February...

A feature-length documentary about the multi-platinum R&b singer does justice to his talents and tactfully handles the issue of his sexuality

All of the mystery and certainty of love is carried in Luther Vandross’s radiant singing voice. On uptempo tracks he seems suffused with joy; on ballads he’s less sure, singing melodies that search high and low but still with hope in his heart. Those performances, and the complex life that informed them, are rightly given a feature-length canvas in this documentary by Dawn Porter, a US film-maker known for her studies of presidents, lawmakers and social movements, here making a rare foray into pop culture.

Porter rolls out an unbroken chronology of Vandross’s life, juxtaposing archive material with contemporary talking heads. That traditional approach is validated by both kinds of footage: old Vandross performances and interviews have been expertly filleted, while the talking heads are well-chosen,...

The premiere of the genre-blurring feature “Blknws: Terms & Conditions” at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival is a drama in and of itself: just days before it was scheduled to screen, the rights-holder to the film pulled it from the festival. Then, a few days into the festival, a surprise sale of the rights to a new owner cleared the way for the film to screen after all. Neither Kahlil Joseph, the artist and filmmaker who directed the film, nor Shari Frilot, the Senior Film Programmer who introduced the Monday, January 27 screening, directly acknowledged these events. But Frilot invited Joseph to the stage by not too subtly introducing him as a “tenacious, unstoppable artist” to explosive cheers. That this struggle over…well…terms and conditions, played out around the unveiling of the film is almost satirical, as it reinforces a need for the kind of rebirth the world of “Blknws: Terms & Conditions” insists upon.

Pat Sajak’s final time hosting Wheel Of Fortune will be in 2025. The beloved host was supposed to have his final spotlight on the show, in the fall of 2024 but it got delayed. Fans have been eagerly waiting for his final season since the delay. Keep reading to find out more about the final season.

Season 4 of Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune

Pat Sajak, the former host of Wheel Of Fortune, will officially step away from the show after Season 4 of Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune, which will air in 2025. This season will mark the final time Pat will host the celebrity version of the iconic game show. Fans of Wheel Of Fortune have been eager to watch him host his last season. Since the delay of the premiere in the fall of 2024. The delay occurred because ABC wanted to avoid frequent interruptions from Monday Night Football. Also, the 2024 presidential election coverage,...

"My head, my heart, everything was immersed in this [music] business." Giant Pictures & CNN Films have released this music documentary called Luther: Never Too Much by director Dawn Porter. It premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival a year ago and was already released in US theaters in the fall. A new UK trailer has debuted for Luther: Never Too Much as well for its upcoming release in UK cinemas this month. This music doc film chronicles the life story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, iconic musician / singer Luther Vandross tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and many musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. The film relives the many stunning moments of Luther’s musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles & weight gain, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserved.

Sony Pictures has debuted a new trailer the music documentary on the iconic singer Luther Vandross, ‘Luther: Never Too Much.’

From award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porte, the doc uses a wealth of rarely seen archives, Luther tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack.

The film relives the many stunning moments of Vandross’ Grammy® award-winning musical career while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserves.

Also in trailers – New trailer drops for music documentary ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’

The doc hits UK & Irish cinemas on Thursday 30th January – only for one night.

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Many fans have shown concern about what happened to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 5. The show was advertised to start up in October 2024, but then it ended up changing to a special episode on December 2, 2024. This was Pat Sajak’s last time to ever host the show, and many fans were excited about this final season.

However, now fans are confused about what happened to the show and want to know if there will be more.

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Fans Looking For New Season

Fans knew that Celebrity Wheel of Fortune was coming, and it would be Pat Sajak’s last time to ever host the show. This made it a much-anticipated season for fans to watch, but then it never showed up. The season was supposed to premiere on October 14, 2024. So, what happened?

Krysten Ritter on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune / Screen Cap

Fans took to Reddit to question what happened with the show.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had its most-watched induction ceremony ever on New Year’s Day, with ABC’s primetime special hitting an average 4.6 million viewers.

That’s a 49% increase from the year before, when the induction ceremony reached 3.1 million viewers. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony also improved its rating among the key adults age 18-49 demographic, nabbing a 0.5 — up 39% from the 0.36 achieved in 2023, and tying the show’s best demo rating in 20 years, since March 21, 2004.

In addition to setting personal bests, the three-hour special also became the most-watched primetime entertainment program on broadcast television in six years, since Jan. 1 2019.

Though it aired on New Year’s Day 2025, the record-breaking ceremony celebrated the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 class of inductees, which included Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest. Additional recognitions went to Alexis Korner,...

On General Hospital, our favorite racketeer, Sonny, is contemplating his future because of heart issues. His right-hand man and chief enforcer, Jason, doesn’t want the job full-time, so he’s got to figure out his other options. His daughter Kristina is becoming a lot like him, so she may be a good candidate to take over his criminal enterprise. But an unexpected guest star may just be the one to step into Sonny’s shoes, as Maurice Benard contemplated a potential stunt-casting move.

Was He Kidding Around?

Benard posted a fun video on Instagram and wrote, “Buddy the Goat and Friend. I asked a question: do you want buddy on @generalhospitalabc? How about Buddy on @mbstateofmind? I think that’s more realistic. Don’t forget to watch @duelly Sunday to subscribe to State of Mind link in bio.” He was referring to his mental health show on YouTube called State of Mind.

It’s New Year’s Day! This is a chance to nurse the hangover and get ready for an exciting year of things to come. Maybe you just want a quiet evening after the festivities of the holiday season, so you need something calming to watch on broadcast TV tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 1.

The great news is there is something for everyone. There are runs, holiday specials, and more airing tonight across the Big 5 networks. Many of them are now getting ready for the return of our favorite shows, as well!

NCIS: Origins rerun, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and more

The new year always starts with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and that’s no different in 2025. We’ll get to see the special guests gathering to honor the inductees for 2024, who include Mary J. Blige and Dionne Warwick. This is not an...

On Wednesday January 1 2025, ABC broadcasts GMA3: What You Need to Know!

Season 4 Episode 331 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “GMA3: What You Need to Know” promises an exciting lineup of guests. Viewers can look forward to interviews with several music legends and successful entrepreneurs. This variety of guests is sure to bring interesting insights and stories to the show.

Dionne Warwick, known for her timeless hits, will share her experiences in the music industry. Her unique perspective and rich history in entertainment will provide a fascinating look into her life and career. Alongside her, Peter Frampton, another iconic musician, will discuss his journey and the evolution of his music over the years.

The show will also feature Robert “Kool” Bell and James “J.T.” Taylor, both of whom have made significant contributions to the music scene. Their conversation is expected to touch on their creative processes and the...

“GMA3: What You Need to Know” is starting 2025 on a high note with a special episode dedicated to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Airing on Wednesday, January 1, the show will feature interviews with music legends, offering a welcome respite from the usual New Year’s Day hangover. Among the featured artists are […]

GMA3: Dionne Warwick, Peter Frampton,...

There are a lot of pop and rock songs performed in Sing 2, but not every song in the animated movie can be the best. After the success of their talent show in Sing, Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and his crew of performers—Johnny (Taron Egerton), Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), Meena (Tori Kelly), Ash (Scarlett Johansson), Gunter (Nick Kroll), and more—are moving on to the big leagues. When Buster lies to the hotheaded entertainment mogul Mr. Crystal (Bobby Cannavale) about the great, reclusive Clay Calloway (Bono) signing on to their show, the crew ends up in hot water as they attempt to score the high-profile artist to turn their lies into reality.

Like its predecessor, Sing 2 is packed with musical numbers from a variety of genres, all performed by a misfit group of animals. From Dionne Warwick classics to Ariana Grande hits, there's sure to be a song for all musical tastes.

Alfa Anderson, the one-time lead vocalist of Chic who sang on classic disco songs including “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” and “I Want Your Love,” has died at the age of 78.

Nile Rodgers, the leader of Chic, shared news of Anderson’s passing on social media on Saturday. A cause of death was not disclosed.

After getting her start as a backing vocalist for artists such as Dionne Warwick and Roy Buchanan and vocal work on The Wiz soundtrack, Anderson auditioned for a role in Chic in 1977. She assumed co-lead vocalist following the departure of Norma Jean Wright in 1978 and went on to sing on some of the group’s biggest solo hits. She was also featured on Chic’s collaborations with artists including Sister Sledge (“We Are Family”), Diana Ross (Diana), and Johnny Mathis (I Love My Lady).

Following Chic’s initial disbandment in 1983, Anderson toured internationally with Luther Vandross.

Pat Sajak returned to television on Monday night (December 2), where he reunited with his longtime co-host Vanna White for a special holiday edition of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Despite retiring from Wheel of Fortune back in June, Sajak is set to host one final season of the Celebrity spin-off, which kicked off on Monday with a festive edition. Ahead of the episode, Sajak took to X, joking, “Apparently I’m back on TV tonight. I guess I’d better shave and shower.” The episode saw three celebrity contestants facing off in two games to win money for their chosen charities. The celebrities were Chance the Rapper (playing for SocialWorks), Dionne Warwick (playing for North Jersey Community Research Initiative), and Lil Jon (playing for Open Paths Counseling Center). Chance the Rapper proved to be a Wheel superstar as he came out the gates hot in the first game, amassing $20,500 by the end of Round 2. Meanwhile,...

The next new episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is going to be a truly festive occasion, if TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek at the episode is any indication! The ABC game show spinoff returns for a special holiday episode featuring the return of Wheel of Fortune‘s now-retired host Pat Sajak and Vanna White alongside a trio of all-star guests playing for the charities of their choice. The hour-long special will welcome Lil John (playing for Open Paths Counseling Center), Chance the Rapper (for SocialWorks), and Dionne Warwick (North Jersey Community Research Initiative). ABC While all three celebs are world-famous musicians, Sajak seems to have a particular affinity for Lil Jon… and can even pull off a pretty good impression of him on the fly. In our sneak peek clip, Sajak introduces Lil Jon to the crowd, and the rapper compliments the host’s spirit in doing so:...

Pat Sajak’s fans are in for a special treat tonight.

The legendary Wheel of Fortune host is returning to Sony Pictures Studios for a one-off appearance on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

Following the news that Season 5 of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune was pushed back to 2025, it was revealed that Pat would make one last cameo as host before 2024 ends.

Wheel of Fortune producers teased Pat’s upcoming appearance on Instagram in a Reel featuring Pat and his daughter, Maggie Sajak, the show’s social correspondent.

The video begins with Pat casually reading his script as Maggie comes into the room and says, “Hey, Pat, it’s time,” as she holds up one of his ties.

Maggie tosses the tie to Pat as he gets up from his chair.

Then, Pat is shown on stage in his suit, preparing to host the December 2 episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

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On Monday December 2 2024, ABC broadcasts Celebrity Wheel of Fortune!

Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil Jon Season 5 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” promises to be an exciting one, featuring three well-known stars: Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil Jon. This episode is set to air on ABC and is sure to bring plenty of entertainment and fun to the screen.

Chance the Rapper, known for his unique style and hit songs, will be one of the contestants. His presence is expected to add a lively energy to the game. Fans of his music might be curious to see how he performs in a different kind of competition.

Dionne Warwick, a legendary singer with a career spanning decades, will also take the stage. Her experience in the spotlight might give her an edge in the game. Many will look forward to seeing how...

ABC’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is gifting viewers a holiday-themed episode featuring a trio of musical guests with personalities as diverse as their discographies: Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil Jon. This unlikely assemblage will test their puzzle-solving skills while spinning for their chosen charities. Chance the Rapper, known for his unique blend of […]

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Spins into the Holidays with Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil Jon Monday on ABC...

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Many still love 90s movies, but not every pop culture reference works with a modern audience. Some of the best movies of all time from the 90s are remembered for their gags and nods to a pastime, but in 2024, these references make little sense.

These references are either no longer relevant or have simply been forgotten about. While movies will always try and stay up-to-date with the world, these 90s titles contain references that just dont work now.

"Dionne And I Were Both Named After Famous Singers Of The Past, Who Now Do Infomercials." Clueless (1995)

Two characters in the Clueless cast are named after iconic music artists - Cher and Dionne Warwick. While both of the singers are notable 90s names, the reference to the pair now do[ing] infomercials is even funnier. This is a nod to Chers commercials for Lori Davis hair products in the 1990s,...

One year after she herself was celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors, Queen Latifah is set to host the show for 2024. The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will be taped on Sunday, Dec. 8, and air on CBS and Paramount+ two weeks later on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 8:30pm Eastern and Pacific. The event will be produced by Done+Dusted in association with Rok Productions, executive produced by David Jammy, Elizabeth Kelly, and Jack Sussman, and directed by Alex Rudzinski.

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This year’s honorees are famed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the rock band The Grateful Dead, rock singer-songwriter and blues guitarist Bonnie Raitt, jazz musician Arturo Sandoval, and the Apollo Theater, which will receive special recognition as an American institution. They will be seated in the box tier of the Kennedy Center Opera House while their careers and legacies are celebrated...

On Monday, December 2, 2024, at 8:00 Pm, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune returns with an exciting new episode featuring some star-studded contestants. This time, the game show welcomes Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil Jon, who are ready to spin the wheel and test their skills in front of the audience.

As always, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune brings a fun twist to the classic game, with celebrity contestants competing for charity. In this episode, Chance the Rapper, the legendary Dionne Warwick, and the dynamic Lil Jon will take on the famous puzzle board, offering viewers a mix of humor, surprises, and friendly competition. Who will come out on top and win big for their chosen cause?

Tune in to ABC for an hour of entertainment, laughter, and some exciting puzzle-solving with these talented stars. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is back, and this episode promises to be one fans won’t want to miss!

“What? There’s no Luther doc?,” asked award-winning documentarian Dawn Porter upon meeting with Sony Music to discuss which artists from their catalog deserved their own film. Anyone familiar with R&b icon Luther Vandross would be just as surprised, as his music remains prevalent two decades after his death, yet his personal life is forever shrouded by unanswered questions about his personal life. “He’s the most famous singer a lot of people don’t know,” said the director to IndieWire ahead of a screening of her new film “Luther: Never Too Much” at the Virginia Film Festival 2024 where it won the Audience Award for Documentary.

Though Porter had not come into said Sony meeting with an idea of who she specifically wanted to make a film about, the director of acclaimed projects like “Trapped,” “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” and “Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court” — which all...

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November is Hip-Hop History Month, and as we mark 51 years of the genre’s legacy (revisit our extensive 50th anniversary celebration here), a new study from viagogo has arrived highlighting how hip-hop continues to elevate Black artists on a global scale.

According to ticket sales data collected by viagogo, 19 of the 25 highest-selling Black live performers of 2024 are either hip-hop or hip-hop-adjacent acts.

Travis Scott — whose record-breaking “Circus Maximus Tour” earned over $150 million before wrapping last month — tops the list as the Black artist with the most ticket sales of the year, with the top five rounded out by Usher, Akon, Bryson Tiller, and Ne-Yo. Also placing in the top 25 are Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, PartyNextDoor, Childish Gambino, Nas, and more.

Minaj, who lands at No. 8 in the global ranking, leads the charge as the highest-selling Black female artist of...

CNN will debut Luther: Never Too Much, Dawn Porter’s documentary about the life of Luther Vandross, on New Year’s Day.

The film will debut at 8 p.m. Et. Per CNN, the project “chronicles the story of Vandross from his formative years in Harlem, appearing in the Apollo Theater house band and the first episodes of Sesame Street, through his ascendance to become the indisputable master of the love song.” Vandross’ own voice is featured to tell the story via archival clips, along with interviews with Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. Vandross died in 2005.

In a statement, Porter said, “We combed through hundreds of hours of interviews, concert footage and images to develop this one-of-a-kind portrait.” Amy Entelis, executive vice president for talent, CNN Originals and creative development, CNN Worldwide, noted that the network has had a tradition of showcasing music documentaries on New Year’s Day,...

A trickle is becoming a flood for Bluesky, the social media company that has seen spectacular growth since the presidential election. On Tuesday, the microblogging platform hit 20 million users, after averaging 1 million new users per day over the past five days.

According to a Nov. 13 post by Bluesky CEO Jay Graber, the site had 6 million users in late August, nearly 11 million in late October and hit 15 million users on Nov. 15. It added another 5 million users in just five days, with the explosive growth seen since Nov. 5, the day of the election, accelerating.

Bluesky has been one of the main beneficiaries of millions of users leaving Elon Musk’s X, as the site formerly known as Twitter descends into a mess of bots, extreme content, crypto scams, ads, pornography, racism, transphobia and misinformation.

Hollywood has been quick to adopt Bluesky, particularly with the entertainment industry’s aversion to the political views of Musk,...