The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala will feature a special appearance from Diane Warren, who has been named this year’s recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award. The award, to be presented at the ceremony on June 13, is considered to be the institution’s highest honor. It is reserved for songwriters and songwriting teams that have already been inducted into the Hall of Fame and whose catalogue of work matches the quality and standards set by esteemed songwriter Johnny Mercer.
“I’m beyond honored to receive the Johnny Mercer Award,...
“I’m beyond honored to receive the Johnny Mercer Award,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
A documentary series about Elizabeth Taylor is in the works at the BBC, with Kim Kardashian among the producers.
Elizabeth Taylor is undoubtedly one of the most iconic film stars of her era. By the mid 1960s, she was the highest paid film star in the world.
There have been copious books written and films made about the star too – Taylor has been portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter, Lindsay Lohan, Sherilyn Fenn and Louella Parsons among others; a biopic called A Special Relationship starring Rachel Weisz and written by Simon Beaufoy was announced in 2019, but there has been no news since then.
Now though, the BBC has commissioned a three part documentary, Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, which will be executive produced by Kim Kardashian, Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson.
The description of the documentary reads as follows:
The series will take a deep dive into Taylor’s craft and technique...
Elizabeth Taylor is undoubtedly one of the most iconic film stars of her era. By the mid 1960s, she was the highest paid film star in the world.
There have been copious books written and films made about the star too – Taylor has been portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter, Lindsay Lohan, Sherilyn Fenn and Louella Parsons among others; a biopic called A Special Relationship starring Rachel Weisz and written by Simon Beaufoy was announced in 2019, but there has been no news since then.
Now though, the BBC has commissioned a three part documentary, Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, which will be executive produced by Kim Kardashian, Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson.
The description of the documentary reads as follows:
The series will take a deep dive into Taylor’s craft and technique...
- 1/30/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Kim Kardashian is contributing to a major project about the life and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor.
BBC Arts has commissioned Passion Pictures to make a three-part documentary series on the late icon, executive produced by and featuring the Kardashians reality TV star and mogul.
The working title is Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, and will explore “one of Hollywood’s most famous names,” via THR.
Keep reading to find out more…
The series promises to feature “privileged access to those who knew her best, including members of Elizabeth Taylor’s family, friends, and colleagues from throughout her stellar career,” highlighting “a superstar who transformed not just Hollywood but fame itself, as she went from child star to highest-paid actress in the world.”
“For too long the story of Elizabeth Taylor has been told as a soap opera. The eight marriages, the diamonds, the addictions. This series gives Elizabeth Taylor the significance she richly deserves,...
BBC Arts has commissioned Passion Pictures to make a three-part documentary series on the late icon, executive produced by and featuring the Kardashians reality TV star and mogul.
The working title is Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, and will explore “one of Hollywood’s most famous names,” via THR.
Keep reading to find out more…
The series promises to feature “privileged access to those who knew her best, including members of Elizabeth Taylor’s family, friends, and colleagues from throughout her stellar career,” highlighting “a superstar who transformed not just Hollywood but fame itself, as she went from child star to highest-paid actress in the world.”
“For too long the story of Elizabeth Taylor has been told as a soap opera. The eight marriages, the diamonds, the addictions. This series gives Elizabeth Taylor the significance she richly deserves,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kim Kardashian will produce and star in an Elizabeth Taylor Documentary for the BBC. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, a longtime fan of the legendary actor, calls the Oscar-winning superstar “unapologetically herself, a fighter” as Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar dives into the backstory of one of Hollywood’s most famous names.
Kim Kardashian calls Elizabeth Taylor ‘a fighter’
The Skims founder will executive produce Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar alongside Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson. The BBC reports the series promises to feature “privileged access to those who knew her best, including members of Elizabeth Taylor’s family, friends, and colleagues from throughout her stellar career.”
“Elizabeth Taylor was unapologetically herself, a fighter,” Kim Kardashian said in a statement. “She is proof that you can keep evolving and changing and have different chapters in your life. And she paved the way for all of us who came after her with that blueprint.
Kim Kardashian calls Elizabeth Taylor ‘a fighter’
The Skims founder will executive produce Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar alongside Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson. The BBC reports the series promises to feature “privileged access to those who knew her best, including members of Elizabeth Taylor’s family, friends, and colleagues from throughout her stellar career.”
“Elizabeth Taylor was unapologetically herself, a fighter,” Kim Kardashian said in a statement. “She is proof that you can keep evolving and changing and have different chapters in your life. And she paved the way for all of us who came after her with that blueprint.
- 1/29/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kim Kardashian is set to both executive produce and feature in an upcoming docuseries about Elizabeth Taylor.
Commissioned by the BBC, the three-part documentary — given the working title “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar” — is coming from the Oscar-winning “Searching for Sugar Man” production house Passion Pictures, behind the recent Sundance hit “Super/Man” about Christopher Reeve.
The series will take a deep dive into Taylor’s craft and technique as an actor — one who mesmerized cinema-goers, but also changed the relationship between audiences and stars — showing how she reinvented the nature of fame, even as she smashed the glass ceiling in Hollywood, before going on to become a billion-dollar businesswoman, activist and advocate. Fremantle will be shopping the doc series globally.
“Elizabeth Taylor was unapologetically herself, a fighter,” said Kardashian, who conducted the last interview with her before she died. “She is proof that you can keep evolving and changing and...
Commissioned by the BBC, the three-part documentary — given the working title “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar” — is coming from the Oscar-winning “Searching for Sugar Man” production house Passion Pictures, behind the recent Sundance hit “Super/Man” about Christopher Reeve.
The series will take a deep dive into Taylor’s craft and technique as an actor — one who mesmerized cinema-goers, but also changed the relationship between audiences and stars — showing how she reinvented the nature of fame, even as she smashed the glass ceiling in Hollywood, before going on to become a billion-dollar businesswoman, activist and advocate. Fremantle will be shopping the doc series globally.
“Elizabeth Taylor was unapologetically herself, a fighter,” said Kardashian, who conducted the last interview with her before she died. “She is proof that you can keep evolving and changing and...
- 1/29/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
BBC Arts has commissioned Academy Award-winning production firm Passion Pictures (Searching for Sugar Man, Wham!) to make a three-part documentary series on Elizabeth Taylor, executive produced by and featuring Kim Kardashian.
The BBC unveiled the project with the working title Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar on Monday, noting that Taylor is “one of Hollywood’s most famous names.”
Executive produced by Kari Lia, Hamish Fergusson and Kardashian, the series promises to feature “privileged access to those who knew her best, including members of Elizabeth Taylor’s family, friends, and colleagues from throughout her stellar career.” And it vows to shine the spotlight on “a superstar who transformed not just Hollywood but fame itself, as she went from child star to highest-paid actress in the world.”
A show description also highlights: “For too long the story of Elizabeth Taylor has been told as a soap opera. The eight marriages, the diamonds, the addictions.
The BBC unveiled the project with the working title Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar on Monday, noting that Taylor is “one of Hollywood’s most famous names.”
Executive produced by Kari Lia, Hamish Fergusson and Kardashian, the series promises to feature “privileged access to those who knew her best, including members of Elizabeth Taylor’s family, friends, and colleagues from throughout her stellar career.” And it vows to shine the spotlight on “a superstar who transformed not just Hollywood but fame itself, as she went from child star to highest-paid actress in the world.”
A show description also highlights: “For too long the story of Elizabeth Taylor has been told as a soap opera. The eight marriages, the diamonds, the addictions.
- 1/29/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Neil Sedaka wrote three Monkees songs, one of which Davy Jones released as a solo song. One of the songs in question uses a lot of ape metaphors. Another one of the songs was co-written by an important professional songwriter. Neil Sedaka | Gab Archive / Contributor
Neil Sedaka’s songs continue to fascinate classic rock fans to this very day. In addition to writing his own material, Sedaka also wrote a few Monkees songs. One of the tunes he wrote became Davy Jones’ only charting solo single.
3. ‘I Go Ape’
The early 1960s was a golden age for novelty songs, producing such hits as Brian Hyland’s “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini,” Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” and Elvis Presley’s “Rock-a-Hula Baby.” The arrival of The Beatles mostly put an end to this trend, though they occasionally wrote similar songs like “Yellow Submarine.
Neil Sedaka wrote three Monkees songs, one of which Davy Jones released as a solo song. One of the songs in question uses a lot of ape metaphors. Another one of the songs was co-written by an important professional songwriter. Neil Sedaka | Gab Archive / Contributor
Neil Sedaka’s songs continue to fascinate classic rock fans to this very day. In addition to writing his own material, Sedaka also wrote a few Monkees songs. One of the tunes he wrote became Davy Jones’ only charting solo single.
3. ‘I Go Ape’
The early 1960s was a golden age for novelty songs, producing such hits as Brian Hyland’s “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini,” Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” and Elvis Presley’s “Rock-a-Hula Baby.” The arrival of The Beatles mostly put an end to this trend, though they occasionally wrote similar songs like “Yellow Submarine.
- 4/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As a member of The Monkees, Mike Nesmith was responsible for writing some of the band’s most unforgettable songs. Although behind-the-scenes of The Monkees television show, the powers-that-be relied on a stable of prolific songwriters to pen many of the band’s tunes, Nesmith muscled his way into their league with a series of songs that remain fan favorites to this day. However, he could not shake one song in particular, which appeared on deluxe editions of two Monkees albums and two of his solo recordings.
The Monkees’ Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Mike Nesmith was a songwriter before The Monkees
Before being cast as one-fourth of The Monkees, Mike Nesmith was a songwriter. Per TCM, in 1963, Nesmith performed at various folk venues, including The Troubadour. He met Randy Sparks of the New Christy Minstrels there and earned a songwriting publishing deal.
The Monkees’ Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Mike Nesmith was a songwriter before The Monkees
Before being cast as one-fourth of The Monkees, Mike Nesmith was a songwriter. Per TCM, in 1963, Nesmith performed at various folk venues, including The Troubadour. He met Randy Sparks of the New Christy Minstrels there and earned a songwriting publishing deal.
- 3/11/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A bright, beautiful light went out today. Burt Bacharach, the Queens-raised popular songwriter who infused his meticulously constructed ditties with jazzy chord progressions that sounded nothing like anything on the radio in the 1950s and '60s has passed away. There is so much to say about Bacharach, and so much more to listen to. His collaborations with Dionne Warwick are musical nirvana. Ditto his numerous contributions to the motion picture songbook. "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Look of Love" from 1967's "Casino Royale," and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" from Steve Gordon's sublime "Arthur."
But Bacharach respected the heck out of a dollar, as did his Brooklyn-born buddy Neil Diamond. So in 1982, with the United States gripped by "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" fever, this duo joined forces with Bacharach's songwriting-genius wife, Carole Bayer Sager, and recorded "Heartlight.
But Bacharach respected the heck out of a dollar, as did his Brooklyn-born buddy Neil Diamond. So in 1982, with the United States gripped by "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" fever, this duo joined forces with Bacharach's songwriting-genius wife, Carole Bayer Sager, and recorded "Heartlight.
- 2/10/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of Walk on By, Do You Know the Way to San Jose and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.
Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural causes, publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday.
Over the past 70 years, only Lennon-McCartney, Carole King and a handful of others rivalled his genius for instantly catchy songs that remained performed, played and hummed long after they were written. He had a run of top 10 hits from the 1950s into the 21st century, and his music was heard everywhere from movie soundtracks and radios to home stereo systems and iPods, whether Alfie and I Say a Little Prayer or I’ll Never Fall in Love Again and This Guy’s in Love with You.
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Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural causes, publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday.
Over the past 70 years, only Lennon-McCartney, Carole King and a handful of others rivalled his genius for instantly catchy songs that remained performed, played and hummed long after they were written. He had a run of top 10 hits from the 1950s into the 21st century, and his music was heard everywhere from movie soundtracks and radios to home stereo systems and iPods, whether Alfie and I Say a Little Prayer or I’ll Never Fall in Love Again and This Guy’s in Love with You.
Read more: Christina Applegate hints at retiring...
- 2/9/2023
- by Alex Nino Gheciu
- ET Canada
Burt Bacharach, perhaps best known as the Oscar-winning composer for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," has died at age 94. He passed away at his Los Angeles home from natural causes, according to his publicist via TMZ.
Bacharach had a storied career as a composer and musician but was particularly beloved as a composer for the screen. His 1969 "Butch Cassidy" score — which was written alongside his collaborative partner Hal David — won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, and featured the major hit single "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," which won for Best Original Song.
The iconic musician also wrote several hits with his former wife Carole Bayer Sager, whom the Missouri native was married to from 1982 to 1991. The pair also won an Oscar simply loved and also as actual cameo appearances in which he performed underscores Austin's romantic pursuits. He was a man of many talents, but he...
Bacharach had a storied career as a composer and musician but was particularly beloved as a composer for the screen. His 1969 "Butch Cassidy" score — which was written alongside his collaborative partner Hal David — won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, and featured the major hit single "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," which won for Best Original Song.
The iconic musician also wrote several hits with his former wife Carole Bayer Sager, whom the Missouri native was married to from 1982 to 1991. The pair also won an Oscar simply loved and also as actual cameo appearances in which he performed underscores Austin's romantic pursuits. He was a man of many talents, but he...
- 2/9/2023
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
Burt Bacharach, the composer and bandleader whose elegant melodies dominated pop radio for several decades, has died at the age of 94.
Bacharach’s publicist, Tina Brausam, confirmed to the Associated Press that the songwriter died of natural causes on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.
During his 1960s heyday, Bacharach — along with his earliest and most productive partner, lyricist Hal David — wrote songs that became hits and, later, timeless standards. Among their many classics were “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “The Look of Love,...
Bacharach’s publicist, Tina Brausam, confirmed to the Associated Press that the songwriter died of natural causes on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.
During his 1960s heyday, Bacharach — along with his earliest and most productive partner, lyricist Hal David — wrote songs that became hits and, later, timeless standards. Among their many classics were “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “The Look of Love,...
- 2/9/2023
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Songwriter, composer, producer and arranger Burt Bacharach, a dominant force in American popular music for half a century, died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Wednesday. He was 94.
Bacharach’s publicist Tina Brausam revealed the news on Thursday.
As a tunesmith, the nonpareil melodist Bacharach found fame in every medium.
His songs — many of them written with lyricist Hal David — became chart-topping successes, particularly in the hands of vocalist Dionne Warwick. Among ’60s songwriting duos, only Lennon-McCartney rivaled Bacharach-David in terms of commercial and artistic achievement. Bacharach collected six Grammys as a writer, arranger and performer from 1967-2005.
His music was ubiquitous on screens both big and small in the ’60s and ’70s, and he was recognized by the Academy Awards and Golden Globes for his work on “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) and “Arthur” (1981). He collected a 1971 Emmy for a TV recital of his work.
On Broadway,...
Bacharach’s publicist Tina Brausam revealed the news on Thursday.
As a tunesmith, the nonpareil melodist Bacharach found fame in every medium.
His songs — many of them written with lyricist Hal David — became chart-topping successes, particularly in the hands of vocalist Dionne Warwick. Among ’60s songwriting duos, only Lennon-McCartney rivaled Bacharach-David in terms of commercial and artistic achievement. Bacharach collected six Grammys as a writer, arranger and performer from 1967-2005.
His music was ubiquitous on screens both big and small in the ’60s and ’70s, and he was recognized by the Academy Awards and Golden Globes for his work on “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) and “Arthur” (1981). He collected a 1971 Emmy for a TV recital of his work.
On Broadway,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Chris Morris
- Variety Film + TV
Burt Bacharach, the velvety smooth composer and orchestrator whose partnership with lyricist Hal David brought swanky sophistication to pop music in the 1960s, has died. He was 94.
Bacharach died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, publicist Tina Brausam announced.
Bacharach composed the music for some 50 top 10 hits, including six that reached No. 1. Among his most celebrated efforts were “Walk on By,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” “What’s New Pussycat?” “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “Alfie,” “This Guy’s in Love With You” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?”
He and David were dubbed the “Rodgers & Hart of the ’60s.” Many of their songs were popularized by Dionne Warwick, whose singing style inspired Bacharach to experiment with new rhythms and harmonies, composing innovative melodies for such tunes “Anyone Who Had a Heart” and “I Say a Little Prayer.
Bacharach died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, publicist Tina Brausam announced.
Bacharach composed the music for some 50 top 10 hits, including six that reached No. 1. Among his most celebrated efforts were “Walk on By,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” “What’s New Pussycat?” “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “Alfie,” “This Guy’s in Love With You” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?”
He and David were dubbed the “Rodgers & Hart of the ’60s.” Many of their songs were popularized by Dionne Warwick, whose singing style inspired Bacharach to experiment with new rhythms and harmonies, composing innovative melodies for such tunes “Anyone Who Had a Heart” and “I Say a Little Prayer.
- 2/9/2023
- by Duane Byrge and Lisa de los Reyes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Composer Burt Bacharach has died, aged 94.
The legendary musician was known for his orchestral pop style featured in hits including “I Say a Little Prayer”.
His publicist said the musician died on Wednesday (8 February) at his home in Los Angeles.
Bacharach died of natural causes.
The pianist was a six-time Grammy Award winner, and won three Oscars for his music in films Arthur and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
His other famous soundtracks include Michael Caine film Alfie and What’s New Pussycat.
Bacharach was a prolific composer who, alongside lyricist Hal David, wrote music artists ranging from Dionne Warwick and Dusty Springfield to Cilla Black and Tom Jones.
Their music was also perfromed by The Beatles, Elvis Presley and The Carpenters.
Some of Bacharach’s most recognisable songs include “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head“ (1969), “(They Long to Be) Close to You” (1970) and “That’s What Friends Are For...
The legendary musician was known for his orchestral pop style featured in hits including “I Say a Little Prayer”.
His publicist said the musician died on Wednesday (8 February) at his home in Los Angeles.
Bacharach died of natural causes.
The pianist was a six-time Grammy Award winner, and won three Oscars for his music in films Arthur and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
His other famous soundtracks include Michael Caine film Alfie and What’s New Pussycat.
Bacharach was a prolific composer who, alongside lyricist Hal David, wrote music artists ranging from Dionne Warwick and Dusty Springfield to Cilla Black and Tom Jones.
Their music was also perfromed by The Beatles, Elvis Presley and The Carpenters.
Some of Bacharach’s most recognisable songs include “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head“ (1969), “(They Long to Be) Close to You” (1970) and “That’s What Friends Are For...
- 2/9/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
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Bob Rafelson, the writer, director, producer and maverick who set the tone for the swinging, psychedelic 1960s with The Monkees, then was a pioneer in one of the most influential eras in the history of independent film, has died. He was 89.
Rafelson, who collaborated with Jack Nicholson on seven features, including the classics Easy Rider (1969), Five Easy Pieces (1970) and The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), died Saturday night of natural causes at his home in Aspen, Colorado, his wife, Gabrielle, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Rafelson earned Oscar nominations for co-writing and producing Five Easy Pieces and then, for an encore, produced Peter Bogdanovich‘s breakthrough hit, The Last Picture Show (1971).
Along with his late partner Bert Schneider, Rafelson created The Monkees, the touchstone NBC show that debuted in 1966. He conceived the idea of a program that mimicked the exuberance of The Beatles, specifically the...
Bob Rafelson, the writer, director, producer and maverick who set the tone for the swinging, psychedelic 1960s with The Monkees, then was a pioneer in one of the most influential eras in the history of independent film, has died. He was 89.
Rafelson, who collaborated with Jack Nicholson on seven features, including the classics Easy Rider (1969), Five Easy Pieces (1970) and The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), died Saturday night of natural causes at his home in Aspen, Colorado, his wife, Gabrielle, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Rafelson earned Oscar nominations for co-writing and producing Five Easy Pieces and then, for an encore, produced Peter Bogdanovich‘s breakthrough hit, The Last Picture Show (1971).
Along with his late partner Bert Schneider, Rafelson created The Monkees, the touchstone NBC show that debuted in 1966. He conceived the idea of a program that mimicked the exuberance of The Beatles, specifically the...
- 7/24/2022
- by Chris Koseluk
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Composer Brian Tyler is set to receive BMI’s top honor, the Icon Award, as the BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards resume the tradition of in-person ceremonies with a dinner in May in Beverly Hills.
Also being bestowed as part of the 38th annual awards will be a BMI Impact Award given out to six female composers and lyricists — Amy Andersson, Isolde Fair, Lolita Ritmanis, Miriam Cutler, Penka Kouneva and Starr Parodi — who collectively scored “Women Warriors: The Voices of Change,” a project about women activists.
The honorary awards are in addition to dozens of competitive medallions, whose winners will be announced on the night of May 11.
The resumption of BMI’s screen awards will take place in Beverly Hills one night after the BMI Pop Awards,. Earlier this week, the performing rights organization announced that Mike Stoller and Carole Bayer Sager will be receiving Icon Awards on...
Also being bestowed as part of the 38th annual awards will be a BMI Impact Award given out to six female composers and lyricists — Amy Andersson, Isolde Fair, Lolita Ritmanis, Miriam Cutler, Penka Kouneva and Starr Parodi — who collectively scored “Women Warriors: The Voices of Change,” a project about women activists.
The honorary awards are in addition to dozens of competitive medallions, whose winners will be announced on the night of May 11.
The resumption of BMI’s screen awards will take place in Beverly Hills one night after the BMI Pop Awards,. Earlier this week, the performing rights organization announced that Mike Stoller and Carole Bayer Sager will be receiving Icon Awards on...
- 4/14/2022
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Billie Eilish is the new Christopher Cross again. The singer, along with her brother and collaborator Finneas, won the Best Original Song Oscar on Sunday for the penning the title track to “No Time to Die,” and with that, Eilish has once again duplicated Cross’ unique resume: They are the only people who have achieved Grammy single-night sweep of the general four categories and to have won the Best Original Song Oscar.
Cross ruled the early ’80s, winning the Big Four Grammy categories — Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist — in 1981 for his eponymous debut album and his signature tune “Sailing.” Later that year, he earned another Billboard No. 1 with “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”, the title track from “Arthur.” Cross won the Best Original Song Oscar in March 1982, shared with co-writers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen.
Cross ruled the early ’80s, winning the Big Four Grammy categories — Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist — in 1981 for his eponymous debut album and his signature tune “Sailing.” Later that year, he earned another Billboard No. 1 with “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”, the title track from “Arthur.” Cross won the Best Original Song Oscar in March 1982, shared with co-writers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen.
- 3/28/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Billie Eilish has set a number of records in scoring a Best Original Song Oscar for “No Time to Die,” including being the first person born in the 21st century to win an Academy Award.
At age 20, she’s not the youngest-ever songwriting winner, however. Czech-Icelandic singer-songwriter Markéta Irglová, who co-wrote “Falling Slowly” with Glen Hansard for the film “Once,” was four days away from turning 20 at the February 2008 ceremony.
If “No Time To Die” had come out as originally scheduled in 2020 and Eilish had been nominated and won, she would have been 19 years and two months if the Oscars had gone on as usual in February 2021. And she still would have been a few months younger than Irglová at the stripped-down ceremony that was eventually held in April.
Eilish and her 24-year-old brother Finneas have also become the first American songwriters to win for writing an original James Bond song.
At age 20, she’s not the youngest-ever songwriting winner, however. Czech-Icelandic singer-songwriter Markéta Irglová, who co-wrote “Falling Slowly” with Glen Hansard for the film “Once,” was four days away from turning 20 at the February 2008 ceremony.
If “No Time To Die” had come out as originally scheduled in 2020 and Eilish had been nominated and won, she would have been 19 years and two months if the Oscars had gone on as usual in February 2021. And she still would have been a few months younger than Irglová at the stripped-down ceremony that was eventually held in April.
Eilish and her 24-year-old brother Finneas have also become the first American songwriters to win for writing an original James Bond song.
- 3/28/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
In 2020, Billie Eilish became the second person after Christopher Cross in 1981 and the first woman to win the four general field Grammy categories — Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist — in one night. And she may not be done mimicking Cross yet. Thanks to her title track from “No Time to Die,” she could join him as the only people to have the Grammy single-night sweep and the Best Original Song Oscar on their resumes.
Cross had a banner year in 1981, first winning the Big Four Grammys that February following the massive success of his eponymous debut album and his iconic soft rock chart-topper “Sailing.” Later that year, he scored another Billboard No. 1 with “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”, the title song from “Arthur.” Co-written by Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen, the tune won...
Cross had a banner year in 1981, first winning the Big Four Grammys that February following the massive success of his eponymous debut album and his iconic soft rock chart-topper “Sailing.” Later that year, he scored another Billboard No. 1 with “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”, the title song from “Arthur.” Co-written by Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen, the tune won...
- 2/22/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
What movie won Best Picture 40 years ago? It’s doubtful you can remember off the top of your head, but upon hearing its iconic electronic score, a vision of British Olympic athletes running on the beach would likely spring to mind and the answer would be obvious: “Chariots of Fire.”
Coming into the 54th ceremony on March 29, 1982, this British biopic had seven nominations compared to 12 for Warren Beatty‘s epic biopic “Reds.” Johnny Carson hosted as these two films slugged it out among stiff competition (it was a rare year in which all the Best Picture and Best Director nominees lined up), the older acting generation was honored, a “divine” presence put on quite the show and a new category was introduced.
This marked the second, and to date last, time three films were nominated for the “Big Five.” It looked to be a big night for Beatty, who was...
Coming into the 54th ceremony on March 29, 1982, this British biopic had seven nominations compared to 12 for Warren Beatty‘s epic biopic “Reds.” Johnny Carson hosted as these two films slugged it out among stiff competition (it was a rare year in which all the Best Picture and Best Director nominees lined up), the older acting generation was honored, a “divine” presence put on quite the show and a new category was introduced.
This marked the second, and to date last, time three films were nominated for the “Big Five.” It looked to be a big night for Beatty, who was...
- 2/4/2022
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
City of Hope, a world-renowned research and treatment organization for cancer and diabetes, partnered with RWQuarantunes for the 16th Annual Songs of Hope virtual celebration on Thursday, Sept. 30.
The special event, presented by Facebook, celebrated the music industry and their support for City of Hope’s mission to eliminate cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Songs of Hope raised a record-breaking amount, over $780,000 for the cause throughout the evening, with support from Award Sponsors, Clive Davis, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, and EA Music. Additional support came from the event’s Premium Sponsors ASCAP, Bruce Resnikoff, Barbara and Zach Horowitz, Concord, Jody and Gary Marsh, Hipgnosis, Mark and Ana Maria Gordon, and YouTube Music. Sponsors from City of Hope’s Los Angeles Real Estate & Construction Industries Council, including Dla Piper, Kennedy Wilson, City National Bank, Kilroy Reality, and Richard and May Ziman, generously turned out...
The special event, presented by Facebook, celebrated the music industry and their support for City of Hope’s mission to eliminate cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Songs of Hope raised a record-breaking amount, over $780,000 for the cause throughout the evening, with support from Award Sponsors, Clive Davis, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, and EA Music. Additional support came from the event’s Premium Sponsors ASCAP, Bruce Resnikoff, Barbara and Zach Horowitz, Concord, Jody and Gary Marsh, Hipgnosis, Mark and Ana Maria Gordon, and YouTube Music. Sponsors from City of Hope’s Los Angeles Real Estate & Construction Industries Council, including Dla Piper, Kennedy Wilson, City National Bank, Kilroy Reality, and Richard and May Ziman, generously turned out...
- 10/4/2021
- Look to the Stars
On September 17, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (Etaf) honored Billy Porter, Dr. Anthony Fauci, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Sandra Thurman with the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala.
Rising singer-songwriter, Jake Wesley Rogers performed at the event. The evening was generously supported by Presenting Sponsor, Gilead Sciences, Inc. Additional sponsors for the event were Diamond Sponsor Bvlgari and American Airlines, Etaf’s official airline.
During his speech, Billy Porter shared, “I came out in 1985. It was at the beginning of the AIDS crisis. We’ve been fighting for our lives ever since and I am proud to stand here, but I will say that in 2007, I had a secret – a secret that was so shameful that I held it in for 14 years. I had all the information, I was supposed to know better, and I got this anyway.
Rising singer-songwriter, Jake Wesley Rogers performed at the event. The evening was generously supported by Presenting Sponsor, Gilead Sciences, Inc. Additional sponsors for the event were Diamond Sponsor Bvlgari and American Airlines, Etaf’s official airline.
During his speech, Billy Porter shared, “I came out in 1985. It was at the beginning of the AIDS crisis. We’ve been fighting for our lives ever since and I am proud to stand here, but I will say that in 2007, I had a secret – a secret that was so shameful that I held it in for 14 years. I had all the information, I was supposed to know better, and I got this anyway.
- 9/21/2021
- Look to the Stars
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (Etaf) today announced actor, activist and fashion icon Billy Porter will be honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala on September 17, 2021, joining previously announced honorees Dr. Anthony Fauci, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Sandra Thurman.
All four will be honored with the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award. Rising singer-songwriter, Jake Wesley Rogers will perform at the event, which will be generously supported by Presenting Sponsor, Gilead Sciences, Inc. Additional sponsors for the event are Diamond Sponsor Bvlgari and American Airlines, Etaf’s official airline.
Billy Porter is an Emmy, Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright. His electric portrayal of ‘Pray Tell’ in the FX’s breakthrough series “Pose,” earned him the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, as well as Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice Award, and Television Critics Association nominations.
All four will be honored with the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award. Rising singer-songwriter, Jake Wesley Rogers will perform at the event, which will be generously supported by Presenting Sponsor, Gilead Sciences, Inc. Additional sponsors for the event are Diamond Sponsor Bvlgari and American Airlines, Etaf’s official airline.
Billy Porter is an Emmy, Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright. His electric portrayal of ‘Pray Tell’ in the FX’s breakthrough series “Pose,” earned him the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, as well as Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice Award, and Television Critics Association nominations.
- 9/2/2021
- Look to the Stars
City of Hope, a world-renowned research and treatment center for cancer and diabetes, through its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group has announced that the 16th annual Songs of Hope celebration event will take place virtually on Sept. 30, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Pdt.
City of Hope will partner with the successful RWQuarantunes for this special event. Songs of Hope is a celebration of the music industry and their support for City of Hope’s mission to eliminate cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
The event will highlight the work of City of Hope’s Division of Health Equities and innovative Department of Supportive Care Medicine, which is committed to delivering the institution’s signature compassionate, specialized cancer care to patients and their families. RWQuarantunes founders Richard and Demi Weitz will join event emcee Jimmy Jam for this unique celebration. Facebook will once again be the evening’s presenting sponsor, and returning award sponsors Clive Davis,...
City of Hope will partner with the successful RWQuarantunes for this special event. Songs of Hope is a celebration of the music industry and their support for City of Hope’s mission to eliminate cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
The event will highlight the work of City of Hope’s Division of Health Equities and innovative Department of Supportive Care Medicine, which is committed to delivering the institution’s signature compassionate, specialized cancer care to patients and their families. RWQuarantunes founders Richard and Demi Weitz will join event emcee Jimmy Jam for this unique celebration. Facebook will once again be the evening’s presenting sponsor, and returning award sponsors Clive Davis,...
- 9/1/2021
- Look to the Stars
Will Disney’s live-action remake of “Mulan” follow in the footsteps of the 1998 animated classic by equaling or exceeding its awards haul? It is entirely possible that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and motion picture academy might respond to Harry Gregson-Williams‘ rousing score. He’s already a 2006 Globe nominee for “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe,” so he’s at least on the awards radar. Similarly, the original song from the film, “Loyal Brave True,” performed by pop star Christina Aguilera and penned by Gregson-Williams, Jamie Hartman, Rosi Golan and Billy Crabtree, might also score a nomination from both groups.
The $200 million China-set action drama was directed by Niki Caro (“Whale Rider”) and stars actress Liu Yifei in the title role and co-stars Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jason Scott Lee as Bori Khan, Yoson An as Cheng Honghui, with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor.
The $200 million China-set action drama was directed by Niki Caro (“Whale Rider”) and stars actress Liu Yifei in the title role and co-stars Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jason Scott Lee as Bori Khan, Yoson An as Cheng Honghui, with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor.
- 2/3/2021
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
All but one of the tracks on Bob Dylan’s new album Together Through Life are co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. It’s the most help he’s ever had on a single album, but hardly the first time Dylan has written with a partner. Over the past 45 years he’s shared credit with Tom Petty, Rick Danko, Sam Shepard, Carole Bayer Sager and even Gene Simmons and Michael Bolton. Here are the stories behind five of those collaborations.
“Hurricane” (with Jacques Levy)
Dylan teamed up with New...
“Hurricane” (with Jacques Levy)
Dylan teamed up with New...
- 10/23/2020
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
On Saturday night, event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis led a star-studded line-up of talent for the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball, put on by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, which raised over $1 Million for clinical care and diabetes research for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Tony Bennett appears/performs during the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images/Getty Images for Children's Diabetes Foundation
In what was an extraordinary celebration of the illustrious history of this event, guests who tuned in were treated to once-in-a-lifetime performances by Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Deborah Cox, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, David Foster, Kenny G, Josh Groban, Gladys Knight, Adam Lambert, Barry Manilow, Blake Shelton, Sam Smith, Gwen Stefani, Sir Rod Stewart, Pia Toscano, and Dionne Warwick, and special appearances from Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Sir Michael Caine, George Clooney, Dame Joan Collins, David Copperfield, Clive Davis,...
Tony Bennett appears/performs during the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images/Getty Images for Children's Diabetes Foundation
In what was an extraordinary celebration of the illustrious history of this event, guests who tuned in were treated to once-in-a-lifetime performances by Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Deborah Cox, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, David Foster, Kenny G, Josh Groban, Gladys Knight, Adam Lambert, Barry Manilow, Blake Shelton, Sam Smith, Gwen Stefani, Sir Rod Stewart, Pia Toscano, and Dionne Warwick, and special appearances from Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Sir Michael Caine, George Clooney, Dame Joan Collins, David Copperfield, Clive Davis,...
- 10/14/2020
- Look to the Stars
Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Sir Michael Caine, David Copperfield, John Elway, Kenny G, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith, Sir Rod Stewart, Pia Toscano, and Usher join the incredible line-up of talent for the virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 10 at 6pm Pt / 9pm Et.
In partnership with People, the legendary biennial event, which is dedicated to raising funds for clinical care and diabetes research for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and Children’s Diabetes Foundation, will stream exclusively on People.com/Carousel, PeopleTV, People social platforms (Facebook and Twitter) and People YouTube. This marks the first time in its illustrious history that the Carousel of Hope Ball will be available for public viewing. This year’s event will celebrate two very significant occasions – Davis’ 90th birthday, and the 40th Anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
In partnership with People, the legendary biennial event, which is dedicated to raising funds for clinical care and diabetes research for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and Children’s Diabetes Foundation, will stream exclusively on People.com/Carousel, PeopleTV, People social platforms (Facebook and Twitter) and People YouTube. This marks the first time in its illustrious history that the Carousel of Hope Ball will be available for public viewing. This year’s event will celebrate two very significant occasions – Davis’ 90th birthday, and the 40th Anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
- 10/9/2020
- Look to the Stars
City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, announced today that its virtual auction series, initially slated to end on Sept. 21, will continue indefinitely.
The series has seen tremendous success utilizing the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s wealth of unique memorabilia, and they will continue to offer these items to interested parties through their partnership with Charitybuzz.
This week features incredible new items from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Carole Bayer Sager, and Nikki Sixx:
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis: This one-of-a-kind package includes a one-hour mentoring session via Zoom with five-time Grammy Award winning industry icons, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, along with autographed Flyte Tyme collectables and memorabilia. Signed collectables include the duo’s signature black hat and sunglasses, collectable bobbleheads and more surprises. Carole Bayer Sager: Own these framed handwritten lyrics to the hit single “That’s What...
The series has seen tremendous success utilizing the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s wealth of unique memorabilia, and they will continue to offer these items to interested parties through their partnership with Charitybuzz.
This week features incredible new items from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Carole Bayer Sager, and Nikki Sixx:
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis: This one-of-a-kind package includes a one-hour mentoring session via Zoom with five-time Grammy Award winning industry icons, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, along with autographed Flyte Tyme collectables and memorabilia. Signed collectables include the duo’s signature black hat and sunglasses, collectable bobbleheads and more surprises. Carole Bayer Sager: Own these framed handwritten lyrics to the hit single “That’s What...
- 10/7/2020
- Look to the Stars
The American Film Institute said Friday that it has established the Thomas P. Pollock Endowed Scholarship Fund in memory of Tom Pollock, the famed Hollywood attorney, Universal Pictures chairman and producer who died last month at age 77. The scholarship, which is being supported by a who’s who of Hollywood, will be awarded annually to promising producers from underrepresented communities.
This year’s first recipients are Haley Beasley and Nagee Brown, both in the Producing track and in the class of 2022.
“Tom championed AFI and the power of great stories – and he believed in the mission of the Conservatory to inspire and educate diverse voices,” Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, said today in announcing the scholarship. “Through this endowed scholarship fund, made possible by the goodwill and admiration he created during his lifetime, his legacy will live on in the next generation of storytellers.”
The scholarship...
This year’s first recipients are Haley Beasley and Nagee Brown, both in the Producing track and in the class of 2022.
“Tom championed AFI and the power of great stories – and he believed in the mission of the Conservatory to inspire and educate diverse voices,” Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, said today in announcing the scholarship. “Through this endowed scholarship fund, made possible by the goodwill and admiration he created during his lifetime, his legacy will live on in the next generation of storytellers.”
The scholarship...
- 9/25/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball will go virtual on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
In partnership with People, the legendary biennial event, which is dedicated to raising funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, will stream exclusively on People.com, PeopleTV, People social platforms and People YouTube. This year’s event will celebrate two very significant occasions – Davis’ 90th birthday, and the 40th Anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. The evening will be filled with once-in-a-lifetime performances and special appearances from icons including Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, George Clooney, Dame Joan Collins, Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, Jane Fonda, David Foster, David Geffen, Josh Groban, Samuel L. Jackson, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Adam Lambert, Jay Leno, Rob Lowe, Nigel Lythgoe, Barry Manilow,...
In partnership with People, the legendary biennial event, which is dedicated to raising funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, will stream exclusively on People.com, PeopleTV, People social platforms and People YouTube. This year’s event will celebrate two very significant occasions – Davis’ 90th birthday, and the 40th Anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. The evening will be filled with once-in-a-lifetime performances and special appearances from icons including Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, George Clooney, Dame Joan Collins, Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, Jane Fonda, David Foster, David Geffen, Josh Groban, Samuel L. Jackson, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Adam Lambert, Jay Leno, Rob Lowe, Nigel Lythgoe, Barry Manilow,...
- 9/15/2020
- Look to the Stars
The Carousel of Hope Ball is going virtual due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the celebration is not losing any star power.
Scheduled for Oct. 10, 2020, the event — a partnership with People — will raise funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes while also toasting two milestones including event chair and host Barbara Davis’ 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Joining the festivities will be (in alphabetical order) Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, George Clooney, Joan Collins, Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, Kenny “Babyface” ...
Scheduled for Oct. 10, 2020, the event — a partnership with People — will raise funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes while also toasting two milestones including event chair and host Barbara Davis’ 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Joining the festivities will be (in alphabetical order) Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, George Clooney, Joan Collins, Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, Kenny “Babyface” ...
- 9/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Carousel of Hope Ball is going virtual due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the celebration is not losing any star power.
Scheduled for Oct. 10, 2020, the event — a partnership with People — will raise funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes while also toasting two milestones including event chair and host Barbara Davis’ 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Joining the festivities will be (in alphabetical order) Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, George Clooney, Joan Collins, Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, Kenny “Babyface” ...
Scheduled for Oct. 10, 2020, the event — a partnership with People — will raise funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes while also toasting two milestones including event chair and host Barbara Davis’ 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Joining the festivities will be (in alphabetical order) Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, George Clooney, Joan Collins, Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, Kenny “Babyface” ...
- 9/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Saban Music Group (Smg), the music company bearing the name of entertainment mogul Haim Saban, has entered into a global administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (Umpg), the companies announced today.
Running Smg since its July 2019 launch is Gustavo Lopez, himself a Universal Music Group veteran. Smg’s artist and songwriter roster includes Israeli pop duo Static & Ben El, Mergui (Israel), Marie Monti (France), Chesca (Puerto Rico) and Reykon (Colombia), among others.
Saban himself has made a $500 million commitment to fund Smg and invest in the acquisition of recording, publishing and management entities. “I am thrilled about this new venture,” said Saban. “Innovation requires collaboration, and this partnership amplifies our chances for success on a global scale.”
Added Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Umpg: “We are excited to be partnering with Haim Saban and Gustavo Lopez and Saban Music to create opportunities for their artists and songwriters. I...
Running Smg since its July 2019 launch is Gustavo Lopez, himself a Universal Music Group veteran. Smg’s artist and songwriter roster includes Israeli pop duo Static & Ben El, Mergui (Israel), Marie Monti (France), Chesca (Puerto Rico) and Reykon (Colombia), among others.
Saban himself has made a $500 million commitment to fund Smg and invest in the acquisition of recording, publishing and management entities. “I am thrilled about this new venture,” said Saban. “Innovation requires collaboration, and this partnership amplifies our chances for success on a global scale.”
Added Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Umpg: “We are excited to be partnering with Haim Saban and Gustavo Lopez and Saban Music to create opportunities for their artists and songwriters. I...
- 6/24/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
The list of candidates for the 2020 Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors election is now out, with the winner in each branch being chosen directly from these entries rather than whittling it down to four finalists in each, as has been done previously. The list of candidates is made up of qualified AMPAS members who actually submit themselves.
Also new this year in the streamlined timetable, as Deadline exclusively reported May 16. The winners for the 17 open slots on the 54-member board will be chosen by preferential balloting, just like Best Picture race at the Oscars. Voting begins Monday and ballots are due back June 5.
The actors branch is the largest in the Academy and it also has drawn the biggest field of contenders for the one spot that is up. Incumbent governor Whoopi Goldberg is running for re-election against past governor Ed Begley Jr. vying to return to the board.
Also new this year in the streamlined timetable, as Deadline exclusively reported May 16. The winners for the 17 open slots on the 54-member board will be chosen by preferential balloting, just like Best Picture race at the Oscars. Voting begins Monday and ballots are due back June 5.
The actors branch is the largest in the Academy and it also has drawn the biggest field of contenders for the one spot that is up. Incumbent governor Whoopi Goldberg is running for re-election against past governor Ed Begley Jr. vying to return to the board.
- 5/29/2020
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Whoopi Goldberg will be facing 18 other actors who want her seat on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors, the Academy revealed to its members on Friday.
The Academy posted the list of candidates for the board from all 17 of its branches, with incumbent Actors Branch governor Goldberg going up against a slate of challengers that includes past governor Ed Begley Jr., as well as Richard Dreyfuss, James and Stacy Keach, Tim Matheson, Joe Pantoliano, Lou Diamond Phillips and Rita Wilson, whose husband, Tom Hanks, served on the board for many years.
Other branches whose contenders hit double digits included Cinematographers (12), Directors (13), Executives (12), Producers (16), Sound (10) and Visual Effects (10).
But the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch, in which incumbent Kathryn Blondell was ineligible to run again, has only a single candidate, Linda Flowers.
Also Read: Oscars Board Election Has New Rules - But Expect the Same Old Results
Blondell,...
The Academy posted the list of candidates for the board from all 17 of its branches, with incumbent Actors Branch governor Goldberg going up against a slate of challengers that includes past governor Ed Begley Jr., as well as Richard Dreyfuss, James and Stacy Keach, Tim Matheson, Joe Pantoliano, Lou Diamond Phillips and Rita Wilson, whose husband, Tom Hanks, served on the board for many years.
Other branches whose contenders hit double digits included Cinematographers (12), Directors (13), Executives (12), Producers (16), Sound (10) and Visual Effects (10).
But the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch, in which incumbent Kathryn Blondell was ineligible to run again, has only a single candidate, Linda Flowers.
Also Read: Oscars Board Election Has New Rules - But Expect the Same Old Results
Blondell,...
- 5/29/2020
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The list of candidates for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 2020-2021 Board of Governors has been unveiled to members.
Voting begins on June 1 and ends on June 5.
Candidates run for three-year terms with a maximum of three terms. Each branch has three seats on the board. Only one of those seats is open each year because terms are staggered.
The candidates were posted on the Academy members’ portal on Friday afternoon. Below is the complete list (divided by branch) of those running for spots on the board.
Actors
Michael Lee Aday
Ed Begley, Jr.
Robert Carradine
Nicolas Coster
Colman Domingo
Richard Dreyfuss
Spencer Garrett
Bruce Glover
Whoopi Goldberg (incumbent)
James Keach
Stacy Keach
Peter Wong
Jodi Long
Tim Matheson
Joe Pantoliano
Lou Diamond Phillips
Andrea Riseborough
Andrew Stevens
Rita Wilson
Casting Directors
Kerry Barden
Richard Hicks
Margery Simkin
Debra Zane
Cinematographers
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Richard P. Crudo
Svetlana Cvetko...
Voting begins on June 1 and ends on June 5.
Candidates run for three-year terms with a maximum of three terms. Each branch has three seats on the board. Only one of those seats is open each year because terms are staggered.
The candidates were posted on the Academy members’ portal on Friday afternoon. Below is the complete list (divided by branch) of those running for spots on the board.
Actors
Michael Lee Aday
Ed Begley, Jr.
Robert Carradine
Nicolas Coster
Colman Domingo
Richard Dreyfuss
Spencer Garrett
Bruce Glover
Whoopi Goldberg (incumbent)
James Keach
Stacy Keach
Peter Wong
Jodi Long
Tim Matheson
Joe Pantoliano
Lou Diamond Phillips
Andrea Riseborough
Andrew Stevens
Rita Wilson
Casting Directors
Kerry Barden
Richard Hicks
Margery Simkin
Debra Zane
Cinematographers
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Richard P. Crudo
Svetlana Cvetko...
- 5/29/2020
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Lady Gaga, John Legend, Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli brought “One World: Together at Home” to a close with soaring four-part harmony — and accompaniment by piano virtuoso Lang Lang — with “The Prayer,” the song that became an inspirational standard after Dion and Bocelli recorded it separately and together 21 years ago.
It was the sole appearance on the two-hour prime-time telecast by Bocelli, who might actually count as the biggest pop star of the week, after his Easter Sunday live-stream from Milan was viewed by more than 30 million people on YouTube. For Lady Gaga, who received credit for curating the special, it was a bookend to the number she began it with a little less than two hours earlier, a solo piano rendition of Charles Chaplin’s “Smile.” Legend had also appeared earlier in the telecast, in a duet with Sam Smith.
As with the other joint appearances on the show,...
It was the sole appearance on the two-hour prime-time telecast by Bocelli, who might actually count as the biggest pop star of the week, after his Easter Sunday live-stream from Milan was viewed by more than 30 million people on YouTube. For Lady Gaga, who received credit for curating the special, it was a bookend to the number she began it with a little less than two hours earlier, a solo piano rendition of Charles Chaplin’s “Smile.” Legend had also appeared earlier in the telecast, in a duet with Sam Smith.
As with the other joint appearances on the show,...
- 4/19/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (Etaf) today announced it will host its inaugural fundraising gala The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS on the backlot of Fox Studios – home to the storied film “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor – on April 30, 2020.
The elegant evening will be generously supported by title sponsors Gilead Sciences and Bvlgari.
The inaugural gala will include a seated dinner for 350 guests, an exciting live auction featuring unique works of art and luxury experiences with Andrea Fiuczynski serving as auctioneer, live performance, and dancing. Guests will also be given a first time up-close look at exclusive items from The Elizabeth Taylor Archive including highlights from Elizabeth Taylor’s personal life, film career, and humanitarian legacy.
Presenting sponsor Gilead Sciences will accept the first Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award, which was created to recognize companies and/or individuals whose dedication actively supports Elizabeth Taylor’s vision for an AIDS-free world.
The elegant evening will be generously supported by title sponsors Gilead Sciences and Bvlgari.
The inaugural gala will include a seated dinner for 350 guests, an exciting live auction featuring unique works of art and luxury experiences with Andrea Fiuczynski serving as auctioneer, live performance, and dancing. Guests will also be given a first time up-close look at exclusive items from The Elizabeth Taylor Archive including highlights from Elizabeth Taylor’s personal life, film career, and humanitarian legacy.
Presenting sponsor Gilead Sciences will accept the first Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award, which was created to recognize companies and/or individuals whose dedication actively supports Elizabeth Taylor’s vision for an AIDS-free world.
- 2/18/2020
- Look to the Stars
Elton John is nominated for Best Original Song at the Golden Globes for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from “Rocketman,” which is an apt title because Globe voters may just love him again award him again with a second win. That would in turn make John break the record for the longest gap between victories at 25 years.
Sixteen people have won the Best Original Song Globe more than once, with Alan Menken winning a record four. Carole Bayer Sager currently has the longest gap at 17 years between her triumphs for “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” from “Arthur” (1981) and “The Prayer” from “Quest for Camelot” (1998). In contrast, Menken won his four in a seven-year span during the Disney Renaissance for penning “Under the Sea” from “The Little Mermaid” (1989), the title track from “Beauty and the Beast” (1991), “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin” (1992) and “Colors of the Wind” from “Pocahontas” (1995).
A five-time nominee,...
Sixteen people have won the Best Original Song Globe more than once, with Alan Menken winning a record four. Carole Bayer Sager currently has the longest gap at 17 years between her triumphs for “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” from “Arthur” (1981) and “The Prayer” from “Quest for Camelot” (1998). In contrast, Menken won his four in a seven-year span during the Disney Renaissance for penning “Under the Sea” from “The Little Mermaid” (1989), the title track from “Beauty and the Beast” (1991), “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin” (1992) and “Colors of the Wind” from “Pocahontas” (1995).
A five-time nominee,...
- 12/21/2019
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
A few weeks back, a Comcast commercial disguised as an E.T. reunion hit the web, showing the lovable alien returning to earth to reunite with a now-adult Elliott (played by original actor Henry Thomas) and his kids. The reason for his return journey is never quite made clear, but he sure does get to see how the offerings of cable companies have grown since 1982. The ad may have been a crass way to bring the character back to life, but any sort of sequel or reboot would probably be...
- 12/17/2019
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Star couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez reportedly had an engagement party here. The celebration comes almost seven months after the former professional baseball proposed to Lopez.
A source told etonline.com that the power couple had the party on Friday night. In attendance was JLo's best friend and actress Leah Remini, who posted a selfie of the two on her Instagram. In the photo, the singer is seen wearing a one-sleeve, white, ruffled ensemble.
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"#reunitedanditfeelssogood," Remini, who had acted with Lopez in "Second Act", captioned the slideshow.
Lyricist and singer Carole Bayer Sager also shared a photo with the bride-to-be. "With @jlo and @leahremini. It happened last night! #engagementparty," read her photo's caption.
Lopez and Rodriguez got engaged in March. "She said yes," Rodriguez wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of JLo's hand with a sparkler on her ring finger.
A source told etonline.com that the power couple had the party on Friday night. In attendance was JLo's best friend and actress Leah Remini, who posted a selfie of the two on her Instagram. In the photo, the singer is seen wearing a one-sleeve, white, ruffled ensemble.
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"#reunitedanditfeelssogood," Remini, who had acted with Lopez in "Second Act", captioned the slideshow.
Lyricist and singer Carole Bayer Sager also shared a photo with the bride-to-be. "With @jlo and @leahremini. It happened last night! #engagementparty," read her photo's caption.
Lopez and Rodriguez got engaged in March. "She said yes," Rodriguez wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of JLo's hand with a sparkler on her ring finger.
- 9/29/2019
- GlamSham
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are one step closer to walking down the aisle and saying "I Do." On Friday night, the celebrity power couple celebrated their love with a lavish engagement party, and of course, it was chock-full of larger-than-life decorations, a star-studded guest and more. According to a source, legendary singer and songwriter Carole Bayer Sager hosted the opulent party at her Bel Air home in Los Angeles. "It was a dimly lit party with candles everywhere, white flowers and purple lighting," the insider explained of the dècor. "It was held both indoors and outdoors." Additionally, the source told E! News that the famous pair showed up...
- 9/29/2019
- E! Online
Save the Children, the international humanitarian organization, announced today that Jennifer Garner will host its “Centennial Celebration: Once in a Lifetime” event on October 2 in Beverly Hills, with a special performance by five-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor.
Tommy Hilfiger, founder of Tommy Hilfiger, will be honored at “The Centennial Gala: Changing The World for Children” gala in New York City on September 12. To help celebrate the night in New York, chef and humanitarian José Andrés will create a special dessert for guests to enjoy. As previously announced, the two events are a culmination of the organization’s 100th year anniversary and will celebrate Save the Children’s mission to do whatever it takes for the most vulnerable children in the United States and around the world.
Save the Children will present the Humanitarian Award to Tommy Hilfiger, fashion designer and American icon, for his unceasing dedication to uplifting the lives of others.
Tommy Hilfiger, founder of Tommy Hilfiger, will be honored at “The Centennial Gala: Changing The World for Children” gala in New York City on September 12. To help celebrate the night in New York, chef and humanitarian José Andrés will create a special dessert for guests to enjoy. As previously announced, the two events are a culmination of the organization’s 100th year anniversary and will celebrate Save the Children’s mission to do whatever it takes for the most vulnerable children in the United States and around the world.
Save the Children will present the Humanitarian Award to Tommy Hilfiger, fashion designer and American icon, for his unceasing dedication to uplifting the lives of others.
- 8/13/2019
- Look to the Stars
Standing before a packed auditorium at the Marquis Marriott Hotel in New York City Thursday night, Justin Timberlake seemed to finally feel at home. Standing amongst his peers to accept the Contemporary Icon Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the pop star summed up the honor, saying, “Being recognized by the people who work alongside me means so much to me. I think for the first time in my career, in my life, the thing that I love to do, I feel like I’m in a room of...
- 6/14/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Lady Gaga shared in the Best Original Song Oscar win for “Shallow.” She sang the smash hit in “A Star is Born” and is credited as a co-writer alongside a trio of men: Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Mark Ronson. This win makes make her the 14th woman to take home an Oscar for songwriting. Her co-writers bring the total tally of male winners in this category to a whopping 146.
Two of Lady Gaga’s female predecessors won twice each: lyricist Marilyn Bergman and composer Kristin Anderson-Lopez. Their songwriting partners and husbands number among the two dozen men to have won this award at least twice since it was first handed out at the 7th Academy Awards in 1934.
See 2019 Oscars: How were winners for the 91st Academy Awards chosen?
The first woman to win the Best Original Song Oscar was lyricist Dorothy Fields who prevailed in 1936 for “The Way You Look Tonight,...
Two of Lady Gaga’s female predecessors won twice each: lyricist Marilyn Bergman and composer Kristin Anderson-Lopez. Their songwriting partners and husbands number among the two dozen men to have won this award at least twice since it was first handed out at the 7th Academy Awards in 1934.
See 2019 Oscars: How were winners for the 91st Academy Awards chosen?
The first woman to win the Best Original Song Oscar was lyricist Dorothy Fields who prevailed in 1936 for “The Way You Look Tonight,...
- 2/25/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
‘Shallow’ will make Lady Gaga 14th woman to win Best Original Song Oscar and bring male total to 146
Lady Gaga is all but certain to win at least one Oscar on Feb. 24 as part of the team that wrote the song “Shallow.” She sings the smash hit in “A Star is Born” and is credited as a tunesmith alongside a trio of men: Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Mark Ronson. That win will make her the 14th woman to take home an Oscar for songwriting. Her co-writers will bring the total tally of male winners in this category to a whopping 146.
Two of Lady Gaga’s female predecessors won twice each: lyricist Marilyn Bergman and composer Kristin Anderson-Lopez. Their songwriting partners and husbands number among the two dozen men to have won this award at least twice since it was first handed out at the 7th Academy Awards in 1934.
The first woman to win the Best Original Song Oscar was lyricist Dorothy Fields who prevailed in 1936 for “The Way You Look Tonight,...
Two of Lady Gaga’s female predecessors won twice each: lyricist Marilyn Bergman and composer Kristin Anderson-Lopez. Their songwriting partners and husbands number among the two dozen men to have won this award at least twice since it was first handed out at the 7th Academy Awards in 1934.
The first woman to win the Best Original Song Oscar was lyricist Dorothy Fields who prevailed in 1936 for “The Way You Look Tonight,...
- 12/29/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
This article marks Part 16 of the Gold Derby series analyzing 84 years of Best Original Song at the Oscars. Join us as we look back at the timeless tunes recognized in this category, the results of each race and the overall rankings of the winners.
The 1980 Oscar nominees in Best Original Song were:
“People Alone” from “The Competition”
“Fame” from “Fame”
“Out Here on My Own” from “Fame”
“On the Road Again” from “Honeysuckle Rose”
“9 to 5” from “9 to 5”
Won: “Fame” from “Fame”
Should’ve won: “9 to 5” from “9 to 5”
1980 marks a refreshingly sensational year for Best Original Song at the Oscars – and that’s even in spite of voters not recognizing the memorable likes of Blondie‘s “Call Me” (from “American Gigolo”); Kenny Loggins‘ “I’m Alright” (from “Caddyshack”); Olivia Newton-John‘s “Magic” (from “Xanadu”); and Neil Diamond‘s “America” (from “The Jazz Singer”).
What voters did offer...
The 1980 Oscar nominees in Best Original Song were:
“People Alone” from “The Competition”
“Fame” from “Fame”
“Out Here on My Own” from “Fame”
“On the Road Again” from “Honeysuckle Rose”
“9 to 5” from “9 to 5”
Won: “Fame” from “Fame”
Should’ve won: “9 to 5” from “9 to 5”
1980 marks a refreshingly sensational year for Best Original Song at the Oscars – and that’s even in spite of voters not recognizing the memorable likes of Blondie‘s “Call Me” (from “American Gigolo”); Kenny Loggins‘ “I’m Alright” (from “Caddyshack”); Olivia Newton-John‘s “Magic” (from “Xanadu”); and Neil Diamond‘s “America” (from “The Jazz Singer”).
What voters did offer...
- 12/28/2018
- by Andrew Carden
- Gold Derby
Lady Gaga is predicted to win two Oscars for her first film as leading lady: Best Actress and Best Original Song. While she is locked in a tight race for the acting award, with Glenn Close looking for her first win after six losses, Lady Gaga is all but certain to take home the Academy Award for her work on the hit tune “Shallow.”
She is credited as a co-writer with a trio of men: Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Mark Ronson. Should she prevail, she’d become the 11th woman to win an Oscar for composing. The first, Barbra Streisand, also won for writing the music for a song in her version of “A Star is Born.” Back in 1976, Streisand wrote and sang “Evergreen,” which has become one of the top hits in her repertoire.
Since Streisand made Academy Awards history, nine female composers have followed her up to the podium.
She is credited as a co-writer with a trio of men: Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Mark Ronson. Should she prevail, she’d become the 11th woman to win an Oscar for composing. The first, Barbra Streisand, also won for writing the music for a song in her version of “A Star is Born.” Back in 1976, Streisand wrote and sang “Evergreen,” which has become one of the top hits in her repertoire.
Since Streisand made Academy Awards history, nine female composers have followed her up to the podium.
- 12/17/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
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