The passing of Sherwood Schwartz this week was a potent reminder that the era of the great TV theme song is long behind us. Once multi-stanza’d compositions that managed to summarize the show’s back story within an incredibly catchy tune, current TV themes are more like seven-second instrumental bursts than “songs.” But not all of them! The Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre approached the Barenaked Ladies to compose the… Continue reading Barenaked Ladies' Big Bang: Watch the Music Video
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At first, the idea of Jennifer Lopez exec producing a truTV reality show called South Beach Tow that’s centered on a family-run towing company sounds… strange. But then you find out that in Miami’s South Beach “even the rich and beautiful can have their cars towed if they park illegally or fail to keep up with their car payments.” And… Continue reading Promo for Jennifer Lopez-exec produced ‘South Beach Tow’ naturally uses Jennifer Lopez music — FIRST LOOK
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As if seeing New Edition reunite after 30 years isn’t enough, fans of hip-hop and R&B can catch a slew of other stellar old – and newer – musicians’ performances over fourth of July weekend at the Essence Music Festival.
From start to finish of… Continue reading Essence Music Festival in New Orleans: Kanye West, Usher and Jennifer Hudson Will Perform
From left: Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant of New Edition on February 7, 1994
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After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
The last time all six members… Continue reading New Edition Reuniting at Essence Music Festival
Glen Campbell, 75, is taking his final bow in showbiz; the singer/actor tells PEOPLE Magazine that he is planning a series of live farewell performances this fall after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease six months ago.The “Rhinestone Cowboy Continue reading Glen Campbell Has Alzheimer’s Disease