Saturday, May 4, 2024

Music

Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” with Tom Hanks and Austin Butler Opens to Muted Praise from Critics at Cannes

As you probably know, Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler opened at Cannes yesterday. There was a 10 minute ovation, noted. But...

Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band Announce Spring Europe 2023 Dates Before US Tour, Album

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are going on tour. Before they announce their US dates, the band has posted its dates for Europe...

“American Idol” Finishes Season With Most Boring Winner Ever, Gets Rid of All Black, Interesting Performers

The new "American Idol" is 20 year old Noah Thompson, a white country singer. He is one of the most boring winners ever hands...

Review: Harry Styles’ “House” Is Full of Familiar Furniture, But the Kids Don’t Know It, So It’s OK

Here's the deal with Harry Styles and his new album, "Harry's House." It has nothing to do with Olivia Wilde, and less to do with...

Harry Styles is Dropping His “House” Tonight, Complete with a Brothers Johnson Sample

Harry Styles is dropping his "Harry's House" album at midnight. All the songs are by Thomas Hull and Tyler Johnson, with, of course, a dash...

RIP The Great Bob Neuwirth, Influential Songwriter, Filmmaker, Bob Dylan Collaborator

I was lucky enough to know Bob Neuwirth, a legend in folk music who collaborated with Bob Dylan and had his own amazing career....

Lil Nas X Getting Songwriting Award Named for Hal David, Writer of Burt Bacharach Lyrics Now Turning in His Grave

This is really beyond belief. Lil Nas X is going to get the Hal David Starlight Award for writing songs from the Songwriters Hall of...

Eric Clapton COVID Worse: Vehement Vax Opponent Cancels Two More Shows, in Italy, After Railing Against Treatment

Bologna Shows Postponed: Eric Clapton, vehemently anti- vaccine, has canceled two more shows after testing positive for COVID again today. The two dates are...