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CBS Soap Shocker as “Young and the Restless” Deposed from Number 1 Spot For First Time Since 1988

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CBS Soap Shocker as “Young and the Restless” Deposed from Number 1 Spot For First Time Since 1988

Talk about daytime drama!

CBS’s “The Young and the Restless” has been the number 1 soap opera since 1988. It’s been an extraordinary run. But now it’s over.

For the week of March 16-20th, CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful” toppled Y&R and took the number 1 spot. Yes, that’s an old fashioned soap opera courtroom gasp you just heard.

“B&B” literally leap frogged over the show by adding 405,000 viewers from the prior week. “Y&R” lost 249,000 from the prior week but more importantly, 1,163,000 viewers left the show year to year.

Even more bad news: in the 18-49 category, “Y&R” fell to third place, behind “B&B” and “General Hospital.”

This is significant because the other two soaps, like “B&B,” added viewers that week, robustly. This was the beginning of the virus panic, with more people home during the day. But virus updates were also cutting into the schedule. Each of the shows was pre-empted at least one day by news, and cut into on other days by updates.

The trouble at “The Young and the Restless” is very bad. It has been for a couple of years, but it’s just gotten worse lately. There’s no central story. The main actors– Eric Braeden, Melody Thomas Scott, Peter Bergman, Eileen Davidson– are never on. Long term actors like Doug Davidson, who’s got the longest tenure– are complaining on social media about their absence. The audience has obviously responded.

Granted the soaps got a raw deal this winter with the whole impeachment business interrupting their schedule. But three of the four shows have clawed their way back. Only “Y&R” has drifted away, with the producers and writers refusing to listen to the audience.

This should be a wake up call to CBS and Sony TV. It’s time to restore “Y&R” to its root characters and stories, or the party is going to be over. It may already be over.

Numbers courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Total Viewers
1. B&B 3,620,000 (+405,000/+61,000) <——- first time #1
2. Y&R 3,445,000 (-249,000/-1,163,000)
3. GH 2,471,000 (+365,000/+130,000)
4. DAYS 2,089,000 (+242,000/-39,000)

 

 

Ringo Starr Moves His 2020 All Starr Band Dates to 2021 Because, You Know, It Don’t Come Easy

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Ringo Starr Moves His 2020 All Starr Band Dates to 2021 Because, You Know, It Don’t Come Easy
Ringo Starr — well, just Ringo to us– knows it don’t come easy. He tours every year with his All Starr Band of top notch musicians. But the 2020 tour, which was supposed to begin on May 29th, has been put off for a year.
Ringo’s band includes this stellar line up: Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, and Hamish Stuart.
“This is very difficult for me,” said Ringo, “in 30 years I think I’ve only missed 2 or 3 gigs nevermind a whole tour.  But this is how things are for all of us now, I have to stay in just like you have to stay in, and we all know it’s the peace and loving thing we do for each other.  So we have moved the Spring tour to 2021. My fans know I love them, and I love to play for them and I can’t wait to see you all as soon as possible. In the meantime stay safe. Peace and Love to you all.”
In the meantime, we can listen to Ringo’s most recent album. It’s really good.

Here are the rescheduled Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band Spring 2021 Tour Dates, alongside the original:
                                                2021:                                      2020:
Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario New date TBA   Previously May 29, 2020
Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario New date TBA, Previously May 30, 2020
Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ New June 1,  Previously June 14, 2020
Boch Center Wang Theatre, Boston, MA New June 3 with The Avett Brothers,  Previously June 10, 2020
Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, NH New June 5 with The Avett Brothers, Previously June 11, 2020
State Theatre, Easton PA New June 7, Previously June 6, 2020
Beacon Theater, New York, NY  New June 8, Previously June 2, 2020
Beacon Theater, New York, NY  New June 9, Previously June 9, 2020
Beacon Theater, New York, NY  New June 11, Previously June 5, 2020
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ New June 12, Previously June 7, 2020
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI New June 13, Previously June 13, 2020
Modell Lyric Theatre, Baltimore, MD New June 15,  Previously June 16, 2020
Modell Lyric Theatre, Baltimore, MD New June 16, Previously June 17, 2020
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA New June 18, Previously June 20, 2020
Tanglewood, Lenox, MA New June 19, Previously June 19, 2020
Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, PA New June 20, Previously June 21, 2020
Cobb Energy Centre, Atlanta, GA New June 22, Previously June 23, 2020
Cobb Energy Centre, Atlanta, GA New June 23, Previously June 24, 2020
St Augustine Amphitheatre, St Augustine, FL New June 25, Previously June 26, 2020
Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood, FL New June 26, Previously June 27, 2020
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL New June 27,  Previously June 28, 2020

Pop: The Weeknd Scores A Debut Week Twice the Size of Justin Bieber, Beating BTS for 2020’s Biggest Debut

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Pop: The Weeknd Scores A Debut Week Twice the Size of Justin Bieber, Beating BTS for 2020’s Biggest Debut

We’re about  90 days into 2020, and the biggest debut of the year so far is here. The Weeknd’s “After Hours” scored 445,000 copies sold including streaming.

That’s the biggest debut of 2020, beating BTS by about 20,000 copies. It’s also roughly double what Justin Bieber sold of his “Changes” album.

The Weeknd also has several hit singles from “After Hours,” all in the top half of the charts. And this is interesting: The Weeknd’s sales were more than half in CDs and paid downloads. Streaming was secondary. The Weeknd’s fans want to own this music, not just access it passively.

The Weeknd also made mincemeat (can you still do that) of Childish Gambino’s badly released new album called “3.15.20” or “We Don’t Know What We’re Doing.” The Donald Glover aka Gambino album could not have been handled more poorly.

Former One Directioner Niall Horan’s second album “Heartbreak Weather” fell from 4 to 47, it’s over. What happened? Capitol is not connecting with the One Direction audience or even Harry Styles’. Horan doesn’t wear lipstick and fishnet stockings. He’s just a solid singer-songwriter. But he needs marketing, and fast.

Emmy Awards Order No Campaigning Events, Still Plan for September 20th Airdate with A Few Changes to Eligibility and Voting

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Emmy Awards Order No Campaigning Events, Still Plan for September 20th Airdate with A Few Changes to Eligibility and Voting

The Emmy Awards will not be stopped. They are still on track for September 20th barring any more unusual events.

However: there will be no campaigning events. So forget buffets and Q&As for your favorite shows during the voting period. I’m actually curious to see how the networks get around this. The Television Academy won’t even allow virtual get togethers. No events. Period.

Let me tell you, the Emmys may be the first group gathering in six months. The Hotels and restaurants in Los Angeles will be back. It should be quite a comeback.

Sooooo….here are the changes in eligibility:

Modification of Hanging Episode Rule (Series and Limited Series)
Due to production and programming delays, the Academy has extended the eligibility date for “hanging episodes” to June 30 (formerly May 31).
Series eligibility: To qualify for eligibility in the current eligibility year, the series must have premiered by the end of the eligibility year (May 31, 2020). If the series has one or more episodes that fall into the subsequent eligibility year, those episodes must be broadcast or posted on an accessible platform by June 30 to gain eligibility for the current eligibility year. A minimum of six eligible episodes is still required to qualify for series eligibility.
Limited Series eligibility: To qualify for eligibility in the current eligibility year, the limited series must have premiered by the end of the eligibility year (May 31, 2020). If the limited series has one or more episodes/parts that fall into the subsequent eligibility year, those episodes must be broadcast or posted on an accessible platform by June 30 to gain eligibility for the current eligibility year, provided the complete limited series is made available by the June 30 deadline. If those episodes/parts are not able to be broadcast/posted by June 30, then the complete limited series, along with the individual achievements, will be eligible in the subsequent eligibility year.

 

 

Bob Dylan Releases First New Song in 8 Years, 17 Minute “Murder Most Foul” Goes Straight to Number 3 on iTunes

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Bob Dylan Releases First New Song in 8 Years, 17 Minute “Murder Most Foul” Goes Straight to Number 3 on iTunes

 

Is this Bob Dylan’s masterpiece? His first new song in 8 years is the extraordinary 17 minute “Murder Most Foul” about the JFK assassination. After a career of masterpieces, and a song called “When I Write My Masterpiece,” this might be it. The Nobel Prize committee might come back and give it to him again.

The single has gone straight to number 3 on iTunes on Friday afternoon.

Dylan writes on Twitter: Greetings to my fans and followers with gratitude for all your support and loyalty across the years.
This is an unreleased song we recorded a while back that you might find interesting.
Stay safe, stay observant and may God be with you.
Bob Dylan

lyrics from the Expecting Rain board, thanks to HatFullOfGasoline — I’ve corrected some spelling, and will update.

twas a dark day in dallas, november ’63
the day that would live on in infamy
president kennedy was a-ridin’ high
good day to be livin and a good day to die
being led to the slaughter like a sacrificial lamb
he say wait a minute boys you know who i am
of course we do, we know who you are
then they blew off his head while he was still in the car
shot down like a dog in broad daylight
was a matter of timing and the timing was right
you got unpaid debts we’ve come to collect
we gonna kill you with hatred, without any respect
we’ll mock you and shock you and we’ll put it in your face
we’ve already got someone here to take your place

the day they blew out the brains of the king
thousands were watching at home and saw the whole thing
it happened so quick and so quick by surprise
right there in front of everyone’s eyes
greatest magic trick ever under the sun
perfectly executed, skillfully done
wolf man oh wolf man oh wolf man howl
rub-a-dub-dub it’s a murder most fowl

hush little children you’ll understand
the beatles are comin they’re gonna hold your hand
slide down the bannister, go get your coat
ferry across the mercy and go for the throat
there’s three bums comin all dressed in rags
pick pu the pieces and lower the flags
i’m goin to woodstock, it’s the aquarian age
then i’ll go to altamonte and sit near the stage
put your head out the window, let the good times roll
there’s a party goin on behind the blessing door

stack up the bricks, pour the cement
don’t say dallas don’t love you, mr president
put your foot in the tank and step on the gas
try to make it to the tribon (?) underpass
blackface singer white face clown
better not show your faces after the sun goes down
up in the red light district like a cop on the beat
livin in a nightmare on elm street

when you’re down in deep ellum put your money in your shoe
don’t ask what your country can do for you
cash on the barrelhead, money to burn
at daly plaza, make a left hand turn
i’m goin down the crossroads gonna flag a ride
the place where faith, hope, and charity died
shoot him while he runs boys, shoot him while you can
see if you can shoot the invisible man
goodbye charlie, goodbye uncle sam
frankly, miss scarlett, i don’t give a damn

what is the truth? where did it go?
ask oscar wilde (?) and bo diddly, they oughta know
shut your mouth ______ (?)
business is business, and it’s murder most foul

tommy can you hear me on the acid queen?
i’m ridin ….lincoln limosine
ridin in the backseat next to my wife
headin straight on into the afterlife
i’m leanin to the left got my head in her lap
oh lord i’ve been led into some kind of a trap
well we ask no quarter, no quarter do we give
we’re right down the street from the street where you live
they mutilated his body and they took out his brain
what more could they do? they piled on the pain
but his soul was not there, where it was supposed to be at
for the last 50 years they’ve been searching for that

freedom oh freedom, freedom of ???
i hate to tell ya mister but only dead men are free
said mr ? tell me no lie
throw the gun in the gutter and walk on by
wake up little suzie let’s go for a drive
cross the trinity river let’s keep open eyed
turn the radio on, don’t touch the dials
heartland hospital only six more miles

you got me dizzy miss lizzy you fill me with lead
that magic bullet of yours it goin on ahead
i’m just a patsy like patsy cline
never shot anyone from in front or behind
got blood in my eye, got blood in my ear
i’m never gonna make it to the new frontier
zapurder’s film i seen the night before
seen it 33 times, maybe more
it’s vile and deceitful, it’s cruel and it’s mean
ugliest thing that you ever have seen
they killed him once and they killed him twice
killed him like a human sacrifice

the day that they killed him someone said to me, son
the age of the antichrist has just only begun
air force one comin in through the gate
johnson sworn in at 2:38
lemme know when you decide to throw in the towel
it is what it is, and it’s murder most foul

what’s new pussycat, what’d i say?
i said the soul of a nation been torn away
and it’s beginning to go into a slow decay
and that it’s 36 hours past judgement day

wolfman jack he’s speakin in tongues
he’s going on and on at the top of his lungs
play me a song, mr wolfman jack
play it for me in my long cadillac
play me that only the good die young
take me to the place tom dooley was hung
the saint james infirmary in the court of king james
if you want to remember you better write down the names
play it the james too, play the prodigal line (?)
play it for the man with a telepathic mind
play john lee hooker, play scratch my back
play it for that stripclub ownder named jack
guitar slim goin down slow
play it for me and for marilyn monroe

play please don’t let me be misunderstood
play it for the first lady she ain’t feelin too good
play don henley, play glenn fry
take it to the limit and lettin’ it go by
play it for carl wilson too
lookin far far away at down gallow avenue
play tragedy, play twilight time
take me back to tulsa to the scene of the crime
play another one and another one bites the dust
play the old rugged cross and in god we trust
ride the pink horse down that long lonesome road
stand there and wait for his head to explode
play mystery train for mr mystery
the man who fell down dead like a rootless tree
play it for the reverend, play it for the pastor
play it for the dog that got no master
play oscar blues, play stan getz
play blue sky, play dicky bettes
play art ?, thelonious monk
charlie parker and all that junk
all that junk and all that jazz
play somethin for the birdman of alcatraz
play buster keaton, play hal lloyd
play bugsy siegal, play pretty boy floyd
play the numbers, play the odds
play cry me a river for the lord of the gods
play number nine play number six
play it for nancy and stevie nicks
play nat king cole, play nature boy
play down in the boondocks for terry malloy
play it happened one night and one night of sin
there’s 12 million souls that are listenin in
play merchant of venice play merchants of death
play stand up by starlight from lady macbeth

don’t worry mr president, hope’s on the way
your brothers are comin’, there’ll be hell to pay
brothers, what brothers?
what’s this about hell?
tell em we’re waiting, keep coming, we’ll get them as well

love field is where his plane touched down
but it never did get back up off the ground
was a hard act to follow, second to none
they killed him on the altar of the rising sun
play misty for me and that old devil moon
play anything goes and memphis in june
play lonely at the top and lonely are the brave
play it for houdini spinnin around in his grave
play jelly roll morton, play lucille
play deep in a dream and play driving wheel
play moonlight sonata in f#
and the key to the highway and the king of the heart
play marching through georgia and dumbarton’s (?) drums
play darkness and death will come when it comes
play love me or leave me by the great bud towel
play the bloodstained banner, play murder most foul

UPDATE 3/31: Society Band Leader Peter Duchin Condition “Unchanged” Still Fighting Coronavirus in Critical Condition in Hospital, Son Asks Friends for “A Prayer, a Dance, Or Love”

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UPDATE 3/31: Society Band Leader Peter Duchin Condition “Unchanged” Still Fighting Coronavirus in Critical Condition in Hospital, Son Asks Friends for “A Prayer, a Dance, Or Love”

TUESDAY 3.31 UPDATE: Peter’s son Colin says on Instagram: “His condition is still unchanged…your Love, Grace and Prayers are wonderful.”

 

FRIDAY 3.27 UPDATE:

Colin Duchin posts to Instagram: He is still in the ICU and still fighting…so grateful for all your love and grace.

The great society band leader and pianist Peter Duchin, beloved by one and all, is fighting coronavirus at an Upper East Side hospital. His son, Colin, has been posting to Instagram the last few days. Peter is 81, and has come back brilliantly from previous health issues. Peter Duchin epitomizes the notion of a tall, dark, handsome, smoothe, suave guy in a tux. He was born into it. The famed pianist is the son of Eddy Duchin, also the number 1 society bandleader of his day. (Eddy died at age 40 in 1951 and left a towering legacy.) When the rich want to party, it’s Peter Duchin and his band they call. Every charity wants him. My favorite Peter Duchin event was when he played the 2012 annual gala for Literacy Partners. Liz Smith invited him, and Liza Minnelli sang. What a night!

His, Colin, wrote on the 23rd:
“As we‘re all facing so much these days can I ask of you a favor…whether it’s a prayer, a dance, or love sent through the ethers, please keep my father in your thoughts…my dad has tested positive, he is in critical condition, on a ventilator and being kept stable…I look forward to showing him this post soon, but in the mean time play a song for him.”

Then on the 24th: “an update…He is still The same, but thankfully has not gotten worse…So, So Grateful for The Kindness and Love that has been shown, sent and given…he is being cradled in your Love.

Finally, on the 25th, Tuesday: “He’s still fighting…The Love that you have shown to him is so appreciated.”

Peter has been married since 2012 to Virginia Coleman. His first wife was Cheray Georgea Zauderer, mother of his children. But the wife we were all fascinated by was Brooke Hayward, daughter of Leland Hayward and Margaret Sullavan. She’s Hollywood royalty and author of one of the great showbiz memoirs, “Haywire.” Peter published a wonderful memoir in 2018, “Ghost of a Chance,” and is working on a new one for Nan Talese. So Peter, we are rooting for a quick recovery. This party needs you!

Madonna Calls “Susan” Co-Star Mark Blum “A Remarkable Human Being,” Rosanna Arquette Recalls “Good and Kind Person”

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Madonna Calls “Susan” Co-Star Mark Blum “A Remarkable Human Being,” Rosanna Arquette Recalls “Good and Kind Person”

Doesn’t 1985 seem like ten minutes ago? Rosanna Arquette and Madonna co-starred with Mark Blum in “Desperately Seeking Susan,” directed by Susan Seidelman. Now the two actresses have posted memorial tweets to Blum, who died today from coronavirus. I think it’s the nicest thing Madonna has ever said about anyone, ever, including Basquiat and Haring. Wow. A nice tribute.

Aretha Franklin Biopic “Respect” Moves to Christmas Day from August with Jennifer Hudson Best Actress Buzz Heating Up

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Aretha Franklin Biopic “Respect” Moves to Christmas Day from August with Jennifer Hudson Best Actress Buzz Heating Up

The Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” has been moved to Christmas day from its previous August opening date.

This is partially because of the virus situation, but also because Jennifer Hudson’s Oscar buzz for Best Actress is strong. Liesl Tommy directed the movie, and Callie Khouri wrote the original script. But then Tracey Scott Wilson took over. The two have had a long creative relationship in theater. Khouri was somehow convinced to drop out and not get a credit. The cast includes Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Ted White, Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington and Titus Burgess as Rev. Dr. James Cleveland.

Aretha approved Jennifer, which is no small thing. And from what we’ve seen and heard so far, JHud has probably done Aretha a great job. She can certainly sing those songs. I’ll bet that her version of “Ain’t No Way” is the scene stealer, if not “Natural Woman.”

Will the screenplay satisfy any of Aretha’s friends or family? Probably not, but I’m crossing my fingers. I see that late director Sydney Pollack is a character, which means that Tommy may have re-staged Aretha’s gospel doc filmed in 1972 and released last year as “Amazing Grace.” If JHud got sing that material, that may cement her Oscar win. She could just “kill” in that situation.

Meanwhile, we will first see Cynthia Erivo as Aretha in the Ron Howard-produced “Genius” mini-series on the Discovery channel this spring.

 

George Harrison’s Material World Foundation Donating $500,000 to Three Organizations Including MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund

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George Harrison’s Material World Foundation Donating $500,000 to Three Organizations Including MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund

This in, from George Harrison’s widow, Olivia, and son Dhani. They are really just donating the money via their mostly dormant Material World Foundation. As usual, it’s a lovely, brilliant gesture from lovely, brilliant people.

“The Material World Foundation, created by George Harrison in 1973, is today donating $500,000 to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, Save the Children, and Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) charities, which are providing much needed aid and care during this COVID-19 pandemic.”

Olivia Harrison said, “These lyrics sung by George are a positive reminder to all of us who are isolating, in quarantine or respecting the request to shelter in place. Let’s get and stay connected at this difficult time. There are things we can do to help and we invite you to share your Inner Light.”

Material World Foundation will donate another $1 (up to $100,000) for every one of you who shares their own “Inner Light” moment on social media using the hashtag #innerlight2020

This can be a verse, a chorus or a line from the song. Sing it, play it, hum it, strum it, paint it, knit it, chant it, plant it, pray or meditate and post it to social media.

Remember to hashtag #innerlight2020

Unbridled Madonna Reveals Huskier, Much Improved Singing Voice in New Posts, Threatens to Write a Musical

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Unbridled Madonna Reveals Huskier, Much Improved Singing Voice in New Posts, Threatens to Write a Musical

Madonna has been posting videos to Twitter and Instagram. This morning she threatens to write a musical. (Please don’t.) But I am impressed that she’s been showing off a new, huskier singing voice that’s much richer than in the past. In this video, she’s singing “Hey Big Spender” acapella. She was never a great singer. But the fact that she’s doing this online, adorned, is kind of sweet. You get to the point when you’re over 60, you don’t care anymore. Good for her! Look below– she’s singing a parody of “Vogue.” Very funny!

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