Music

“Shaft” Gives the Shaft to Oscar Winning Composer, R&B Hero Isaac Hayes, Leaves Out Famous Music from New Film

Besides Richard Roundtree, the one thing that anyone remembers from the groundbreaking 1971 film "Shaft" is the music. The main theme became a number...

Martin Scorsese on Bob Dylan, and Their Magnificent Rolling Thunder Revue Documentary: “I don’t think he’s seen any of it”

Martin Scorsese captures the spirit of everything that’s great about Dylan in his phenomenal documentary, “Rolling Thunder Revue.” The Netflix film premiered Monday evening...

Dark Phoenix Rises: Failed Movie’s Star Sophie Turner Sells Exclusive Rights to Wedding to Joe Jonas to Vogue

"Dark Phoenix" may be dead at the box office, but its star is about to rise from the ashes. I'm told that Sophie Turner-- better...

Mindy Kaling’s “Late Night” from Amazon Studios: Will it Be “Booksmart 2”? Did it Open This Weekend? Next Weekend? Where Is It? Why Is it Lost?

Mindy Kaling's "Late Night" was a big hit in Sundance this past winter. Emma Thompson's turn as a late night talk show host, written...

Waiting for News of the The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” 50th Anniversary on September 26th: Something in the Way Special Editions Sell

It's June 8th, so September 26th is not far off. That would be the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' towering classic album,...

Miley Cyrus’s “She is Coming” Has Come and Gone, Finished in 5th Place: Why Releasing a 6 Track EP Was a Pretty Bad Idea

I can only imagine that clearer heads at RCA didn't want to release Miley Cyrus's "She is Coming." The 6 track EP has now...

Madonna vs. Bruce New Albums Coming June 14th: Springsteen is Already Number 1 on Amazon, Madge is at 97

Circle next Friday, June 14th (yes, it's almost the middle of June). That's the day Bruce Springsteen and Madonna go head to head with...

“Green Book” Director Peter Farrelly Celebrates Composer Kris Bowers for Ava Duvernay’s “When They See Us”

Director Peter Farrelly was touting his Oscar winning “Green Book” with the movie's composer, Kris Bowers,...

RIP Mac Rebennack aka “Dr. John,” Legendary Blues and Soul Musician, Famous for “Right Place, Wrong Time”

So sad: the amazing Dr John has passed away. He was 77. A great great musician with whom I had many terrific chats over...

Brian Wilson, Musical Genius of the Beach Boys, Cancels June Tour After Feeling “Mentally Insecure”

Brian Wilson, the musical genius of the Beach Boys, is canceling his June tour. He says below in a statement posted to his website...