Courtesy of A Capitol Fourth/PBS Sheila E is one of the many performers booked for the annual PBS special A Capitol Fourth, and sheâs looking forward to celebrating our nation’s independence in Washington, D.C., for the first time. âI think just the celebration in itself is pretty exciting for our first time being here [in D.C.],â…
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Smokey Robinson and Sheila E are among the artists set to perform live on A Capitol Fourth, the annual PBS special celebrating Independence Day. The celebration, America’s longest-running live national July Fourth TV tradition, will air July 4 at 8 p.m. ET and will feature a telecast of the fireworks live from the West…
CNN Films/OWN Films Luther: Never Too Much, a documentary about late singer/songwriter Luther Vandross, will premiere next year on CNN, OWN and Max, it was announced Wednesday. The film, directed by Dawn Porter, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January. It tells the musician’s story through interviews with his friends and musical collaborators, such…
Richard E. Aaron/Redferns Prince fans now have a chance to stay in the house featured in his iconic movie Purple Rain. In connection with the filmâs 40th anniversary, Paisley Park and the Prince Estate have teamed up with Airbnb to offer up the home for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as part of Airbnbâs Icons program. It marks the…
NPG Records/Paisley Park Enterprises/Sony Music Entertainment The 20th anniversary celebration of Princeâs 28th studio album, Musicology, continues with the digital release of âMagnificent,â which originally came out as a virtual B-side to the albumâs title track. This is the first time the song has ever been released to streaming services; it was sourced from master tapes discovered in…
Courtesy of Trenchtown Productions The legendary Bob Marley will be celebrated with a new immersive experience coming to Las Vegas later this year. Bob Marley Hope Road, set to open at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, âinvites audiences to enter a world where the heartbeat of one man unites all in celebration.â It will give…
Live Nation Bob Marley‘s legacy will live on in a big way this year. The Marley Brothers â Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian Marley â have announced a 22-date tour, a reunion run for the children of Bob Marley. The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour will kick off on Sept. 5 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and…
NPG Records/Warner Records Princeâs ’80s-era band The Revolution is set to headline two special shows celebrating the 40th anniversary of Princeâs classic album Purple Rain. The band â Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Bobby Z, Brownmark and Dr. Fink â will take the stage at Minneapolisâ legendary venue First Avenue on Friday, June 21, and Saturday June 22, as part…
Frederic REGLAIN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Whitney Houston‘s legacy will be celebrated this summer during Chicago’s Ravinia Festival. On August 30, the festival will play host to the world premiere of The Voice Of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration. The production will feature the original master recordings of Whitney’s vocals, set to new orchestrations of her biggest hits…
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Legendary singer Diana Ross turned 80 on Tuesday, March 26, and the milestone birthday was marked by well-wishes from family and friends on social media. The singerâs daughter Tracee Ellis Ross celebrated her mom with a collage of photos on Instagram, writing, âOh how I love you Mom.…