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Guster, Avett Brothers and Florence Welch are helping bring alt-rock to the musical theater stage
Read full article: Guster, Avett Brothers and Florence Welch are helping bring alt-rock to the musical theater stageRyan Miller, lead singer of alternative rock band Guster, has a new gig that even heโs a little surprised about: Musical theater songwriter.
What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from pop princess Ariana Grande, a docuseries on National Geographic that follows female leaders of the animal kingdom and the Emma Stone-led โPoor Thingsโ landing on Hulu, just in time for the Academy Awards.
Taylor Swift wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards for the fourth time, setting a new record
Read full article: Taylor Swift wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards for the fourth time, setting a new recordTaylor Swift has won album of the year for โMidnights,โ breaking a Grammys record for most wins in the category with four.
SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big night
Read full article: SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big nightWomen lead the major categories at the Grammys this year, with names like SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monรฉt, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Brandy Clark topping the list.
Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prison
Read full article: Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prisonWhen Hit-Boy walks the Grammy red carpet, he expects to proudly strut into next yearโs awards ceremony with his father beside him for the first time.
From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality โ it's time for Taylor Swift's '1989'
Read full article: From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality โ it's time for Taylor Swift's '1989'Taylor Swiftโs reimagined โ1989โ is here, the album that ushered in the first Peak Swift era โ revisited at the height of her massive pop culture dominance.
Taylor Swift drops '3am' edition of 'Midnights,' music video
Read full article: Taylor Swift drops '3am' edition of 'Midnights,' music videoTaylor Swift has said โMidnightsโ was inspired by certain key sleepless nights, something many of her fans undoubtedly experienced as the singer-songwriter dropped seven bonus tracks and a music video just hours after the albumโs release Friday.
New this week: Taylor Swift, 'Descendant' and 'Ghostwriter'
Read full article: New this week: Taylor Swift, 'Descendant' and 'Ghostwriter'This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Babyface, Arctic Monkeys and a Taylor Swift original, a documentary about the last known ship to bring African captives to the American South for enslavement and โDoc Martinโ gets a proper farewell on Acorn TV.
New this week: 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'More Power'
Read full article: New this week: 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'More Power'This weekโs new entertainment releases include a new album from Imagine Dragons, the reuniting of โHome Improvementโ sitcom buddies Tim Allen and Richard Karn for โMore Powerโ and the return of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as unlikely crime-solving New York City neighbors in Huluโs โOnly Murders in the Building.โ.
New this week: 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' Lorde and 'Annette'
Read full article: New this week: 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' Lorde and 'Annette'This weekโs new entertainment releases includes an album from Lorde called โSolar Powerโ and Hugh Jackman starring in the sci-fi thriller โReminiscence.โ.
New this week: 'Jungle Cruise' and music from Prince, Eilish
Read full article: New this week: 'Jungle Cruise' and music from Prince, EilishThis weekโs new entertainment releases include new music from producer and multiinstrumentalist Jack Antonoff and Billie Eilish, whose upcoming โHappier Than Everโ is the second studio album from the 19-year-old superstar.
New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rock
Read full article: New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rockThis weekโs new entertainment releases include the return of Angelina Jolie in the thriller โThose Who Wish Me Deadโ as a Montana smoke jumper who comes across a 12-year-old boy in need of help.
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
Read full article: The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performersBeyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Beyoncรฉ, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical โI Can't Breatheโ won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. Further crowding the family trophy case is husband Jay-Z, whose songwriting on โSavageโ earned him his 23rd Grammy on Sunday, and even their 9-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who won best music video together with mom.
A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncรฉ leads with 9 nominations
Read full article: A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncรฉ leads with 9 nominationsNEW YORK โ Beyoncรฉ is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop starโs anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. A winner of 24 Grammys, Beyoncรฉ becomes the second-most nominated act in the history of the awards show with 79 nominations. Beyoncรฉ is only behind her husband Jay-Z and Quincy Jones, who have both earned 80 nominations each. Jay-Z picked up three nominations this year for his contributions to Beyoncรฉโs songs: He co-wrote โBlack Paradeโ and โSavage,โ thus earning nominations for song of the year, best R&B song and best rap song. Instead, multiple nominations went to Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch, who each earned six nominations and followed Beyoncรฉ as the second-most nominated acts.
Taylor Swift 'folklore' concert film coming to Disney+
Read full article: Taylor Swift 'folklore' concert film coming to Disney+NEW YORK โ A concert film featuring Taylor Swift performing songs from her new album is coming to Disney+. The singer announced Tuesday that โfolklore: the long pond studio sessionsโ will premiere on the streaming platform on Wednesday. The concert film will include guest appearances from Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver โ acts who all appear on Swift's โfolklore" album. Swift filmed โfolklore: the long pond studio sessionsโ in upstate New York in September. The singer also directed the concert film.
Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'
Read full article: Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'Country singer Cam poses in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 to promote her second album The Otherside. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)NASHVILLE, Tenn. โ The five-year journey between albums for country singer Cam was an evolution in coming to grips with hard truths about a music industry that had left her a bit bruised but not broken. But two years ago, Cam decided to walk away from Sony Nashvilleโs imprint Arista citing different values, but remaining under Sony on the RCA Record label based in New York. The title track, a meticulously crafted country dance track, was co-written with acclaimed Swedish dance artist Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling. She knew what she was getting into when she heard Smithโs easily recognizable voice on the demo for โHappier For You,โ a melancholic country song that fit well with Cam's aesthetic of moody and introspective country tunes.
Lucky No.7: Taylor Swift nabs 7th No.1 album with 'folklore'
Read full article: Lucky No.7: Taylor Swift nabs 7th No.1 album with 'folklore'1 on Billboard's 200 albums chart this week, marking the best first-week sales of the year and giving the pop star her seventh No. (Republic Records via AP)NEW YORK To no one's surprise, Taylor Swift's surprise album folklore" is dominating the music charts. Swift's Lover" album, released last August. Swift dropped folklore" in a surprise form, announcing the album's release a day before it came out on July 24. A digital version of folklore" came with a purchase of one of the merchandise items, counting as an album sale for Swift.
Taylor Swift will release surprise album 'Folklore' Friday
Read full article: Taylor Swift will release surprise album 'Folklore' FridayThis cover image released by Republic Records shows Folklore," the eighth record by Taylor Swift. Swift says the standard edition, available Friday, will include 16 tracks and the album will feature Bon Iver, Aaron Dessner of The National and frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff. (Republic Records via AP)NEW YORK While in isolation, Taylor Swift has created a new album and is releasing it Friday. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Thats the side of uncertainty I can get on board with," Swift wrote.
New this week: 'Psych,' The Chicks album, '30 Rock' reunited
Read full article: New this week: 'Psych,' The Chicks album, '30 Rock' reunitedHeres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called it essential to Miranda disciples. After the film's June debut was postponed in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests, it lands on Hulu on Friday. AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC The Chicks: After changing their name and recording their first album in 14 years, Grammy-winning country trio The Chicks will release their new album, Gaslighter, on Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONThe documentary Showbiz Kids promises a candid look at the high risk, high reward careers of child actors, with perspective from those who have been there.
With new name and album, The Chicks voices ring loud again
Read full article: With new name and album, The Chicks voices ring loud againThe fallout became country music lore, a warning to stay away from political talk, especially of the liberal kind. On Juliana Calm Down, their daughters and nieces are name-checked in a song that encourages young women to keep their heads held high when struggling through lifes obstacles. Their last album, 2006's Taking The Long Way, earned five Grammys, including album of the year, and won over masses of fans who never listened to them before. But its unlikely the fans who turned their back on The Chicks 17 years ago are going to feel any different about their return. But The Chicks think younger music fans dont adhere to that idea.