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Trump Attacks Late Night Host Seth “Marble Mouth” Meyers, Who Will Use It to His Advantage Tonight

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Trump Attacks Late Night Host Seth “Marble Mouth” Meyers, Who Will Use It to His Advantage Tonight

Donald Trump is attacking NBC late night host, Seth Meyers.

The irony of this is, it was Meyers who provoked Trump to run for president at the 2015 White House Correspondents Dinner. Meyers was so hilariously vicious to Trump as host of the dinner that the orange guy decided to run for president.

On Truth Social Trump wrote: “How bad is Seth Meyers on NBC, a “network” run by a truly bad group of people – …every time I watch this moron I feel an obligation to say how dumb and untalented he is, merely a slot filler for the Scum that runs Comcast.”

Meyers obviously hit a sore spot for Trump, which is the funniest part of this whole thing. Meyers will undoubtedly double his ratings tonight — it’s worth staying up til 12:30 just to see his response.

Trump called Meyers “Marble Mouth” but he really meant Mumble Mouth, I think. But Trump also confuses “half mast” and “half staff.” Flags will fly at half staff during his inauguration as America mourns democracy.

The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Concert, Pushes New Album Release to January 31st

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The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Concert, Pushes New Album Release to January 31st

Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd knows which way the wind is blowing.

The mega pop star has canceled his Rose Bowl concert. He’s also pushed the release of his new album by a week.

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” will now drop on Friday, January 31st.

Tesfaye is just ahead of the curve as concerts are being canceled, postponed, or moved. Album releases, as well. This is all because thousands of people are homeless or displaced after the still burning Palisades wildfires.

The Grammy Awards say they’re going on as scheduled for February 2nd. But the big record companies like Warners and Universal have pulled the plug on parties and events.

Stay tuned for more…

Grammy Update: Warner Music Cancels Party But Musicares Dinner Must Go On to Help People Like Aimee Mann’s Producer

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Grammy Update: Warner Music Cancels Party But Musicares Dinner Must Go On to Help People Like Aimee Mann’s Producer

Now Warner Music has canceled their pre-Grammys party set for January 30th.

Warners joins Universal Music Group, which earlier today scotched their post-Grammy party.

The Recording Academy insists the Grammys will take place on Sunday, February 2nd. They haven’t canceled the show or their Musicares fundraiser on January 31st. Yet.

The Musicares is actually vitally important to keep on the schedule as the group needs all the donations it can get to help musicians and music people who’ve experienced massive loss in the wildfires.

For example: famed music mastering engineer Bob Clearmountain lost his home and legendary studio.

“We just figured we’d be back in a few days,” Clearmountain said in an interview. “That once the evacuation order was lifted, we’d just be loading everything back into the house. It really didn’t occur to us that this could be the end of our world.”

There are dozens of stories like this one. Aimee Mann has started a GoFundMe page for her long time producer and collaborator, Paul Bryan. Mann wrote on Instagram (see below):

“Let me tell you about Paul. He is most dedicated musician I know, a tireless worker and practicer, someone who will go way out of his way to help you do what you need to do. For him, the show really must go on, and it doesn’t matter what terrible thing has just happened to him, he is going to show up. All he cares about is making what you are doing better. He has gone out of his way for me a thousand times, and so I want to go out of my way for him.”

All of this makes the Musicares event honoring The Grateful Dead more important than ever.

Universal Music — With Most Nominations — Cancels All Grammy Parties Even if the Show Goes On

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Universal Music — With Most Nominations — Cancels All Grammy Parties Even if the Show Goes On

Earlier I told you the Grammy Awards were happening on February 2nd.

Now comes news that the company with most nominees is pulling their parties.

Universal Music, home of Taylor Swift, and so on, will not entertain anyone over Grammy weekend.

“Today we have cancelled all of our Grammy-related events, including the Artist Showcase and After-Grammy Party and will redirect the resources that would have been used for those events to assist those affected by the wildfires,” a statement from the company read. “Our deepest gratitude goes to the first responders and emergency personnel, who continue to perform heroically.”

It concluded, “L.A. is home to so many of us. We are committed to helping and supporting the music community, our artists, our teams and the people of Los Angeles get through this horrific episode.”

Now the ball is in Sony Music and Warner Music’s respective courts. Will there be no events to go with the Grammys. Quite possibly. Stay tuned…

Oscars Cancel Annual Nominees Lunch, Deadline for Ballots Extended to January 19th Because of Fires

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Oscars Cancel Annual Nominees Lunch, Deadline for Ballots Extended to January 19th Because of Fires

The Motion Picture Academy has cancelled the annual Oscars nominees lunch because of the wildfires situation.

The luncheon was supposed to take place on February 10th. It’s always been billed as one of the most fun activities of Oscar season.

But everything in LA is up in the air as everyone waits to see if strong winds this week will exacerbate the fires in Pacific Palisades.

On top of that, the Oscars have also extended voting ballots for nominations until January 19th. The new date for announcements is January 23.

“We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement. “The Academy has always been a unifying force within the film industry, and we are committed to standing together in the face of hardship. Due to the still-active fires in the Los Angeles area, we feel it is necessary to extend our voting period and move the date of our nominations announcement to allow additional time for our members.”

Grammy Awards Will Happen February 2nd with Proceeds Going to Wildfires Relief

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Grammy Awards Will Happen February 2nd with Proceeds Going to Wildfires Relief

The Grammys actually had no date they could switch to. February 9th brings the Super Bowl, the 16th Lorne Michaels has a three hour live anniversary show on NBC for “SNL,” the 23rd is the SAG Awards.

So the show must go on!

Here’s the letter that went out today to Academy members:

Dear Recording Academy Members,

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days.
 
In response to this crisis, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial $1 million donation to support music creatives and professionals. Thanks to additional contributions, we have already distributed over $2 million in emergency aid to those most in need – and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing ongoing assistance.
 
In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th GRAMMY Awards telecast on CBS on February 2nd will proceed as planned. This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.
 
In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else. The GRAMMYs will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles.

With heartfelt concern,

Harvey Mason jr.
Recording Academy & MusiCares CEO

Tammy Hurt
Chair, Board of Trustees

Rachel Maddow Returning to MSNBC Monday-Friday Schedule Through Trump’s First 100 Days

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Rachel Maddow Returning to MSNBC Monday-Friday Schedule Through Trump’s First 100 Days

MSNBC, hobbled by having no audience since the election, has pulled off a coup.

They’ve convinced Rachel Maddow to return to a five day a week schedule starting January 20th for Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Maddow had been working just on Mondays for the last couple of years. But now that Trump threatens to create mayhem when he takes office, she’s agreed to come back.

Ratings for her and for Lawrence O’Donnell at 10pm should improve greatly. Trump says he’s immediately going to deport millions of immigrants, reverse climate laws, start drilling in protected areas, and do anything cruel he can to the populace and the planet.

Maddow seems to be the only voice on TV or cable capable of taking Trump to task and exposing him. Her appearance will mitigate the outrage her viewers will feel once the inauguration is over and trouble begins.

Beyonce Donates $2.5 Million to LA Fire Relief Earmarked for Altadena-Pasadena, First Music Star to Pony Up

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Beyonce Donates $2.5 Million to LA Fire Relief Earmarked for Altadena-Pasadena, First Music Star to Pony Up

Beyonce is the first music star to donate to the Los Angeles wildlife relief.

Through her Beygood Foundation, Beyonce says she’s sending $2.5 million to the LA Fire Relief Fund. That’s $1 million more than the total Beygood donated to causes in 2022.

The money is earmarked for the areas of Altadena and Pasadena. It is not for the much harder hit Pacific Palisades.

According to the organization’s Form 990 for 2022, Beygood had $43 million in assets after a single contribution, most likely from Beyonce herself and/or Jay Z. It gave away $1.5 million to a few groups, mostly in Houston.

Beyonce is up for several Grammy awards next month for her “Cowboy Carter” album.

“The Hills” Star Heidi Montag’s Bad Pop Records from 15 Years Ago Resurrected Thanks to the Wildfires

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“The Hills” Star Heidi Montag’s Bad Pop Records from 15 Years Ago Resurrected Thanks to the Wildfires

I have never understood who Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are. Years ago I thought they’d disappear, and eventually they did.

Now, sadly, their house in Pacific Palisades has burned down. To generate income, I guess they’ve been encouraging their fans (they hae fans!) to download Montag’s 2009-10 pop records. (Who knew?)

And so, the fans have spoken They’ve sent Montag’s 2010 album, the aptly named “Superficial,” to the top of the iTunes chart. The title single and another track have zoomed up the singles chart. A release marked January 3, 2025 is also selling.

It’s not music, it’s garbage. It’s forgettable disco that sounds like it was frapped in a Cuisinart. This couple is obviously good at marketing. They lost their house — it’s very sad — but they can make money off of it. It’s better than just doing a GoFundMe page, but please don’t listen. There’s so much good music in the world.

PS Who are they? They’re from the 2000s “reality” show called “The Hills.” I never watched it. It was scripted, like most “reality” TV. It was made for people who’d just received lobotomies.

How much money can she make from Spotify? Probably not enough to rebuild a shed.

Leslie Charleson, 79, Beloved Star of “General Hospital” Since 1977, Dies After Three Years off the Show

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Leslie Charleson, 79, Beloved Star of “General Hospital” Since 1977, Dies After Three Years off the Show

Very sad news.

Leslie Charleson, star of “General Hospital” since 1977, has died at age 79. She would have turned 80 next month.

Three years ago Charleson was said to have fallen or to have had a series of falls that prevented her from returning to the show. She probably had a stroke, but it was kept secret.

She finally returned in 2023 for two short appearances in which she was seated and could barely speak. They would be her last shows.

Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine, who was beautiful, smart, sarcastic and a little promiscuous. In the early 80s, Monica became a cult character after husband Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon) tried to kill her and her lover. The Quartermaines reunited, but had many affairs, divorces, and reunions until Damon was written off the show.

Charleson was the longest running cast member of “General Hospital,” although she took over the role of Monica from another actress. She had a long list of TV credits by 1977. It’s always fun to see her turn up in reruns of “Medical Center” or “Mannix,” or “The Streets of San Francisco.” She even had a small role in the great film, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Before “General Hospital,” she was on CBS’s soap, “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.”

She left an indelible impression for soap fans of a certain age, anyone who was in college in the late 70s would know her on sight.

Condolences to family and friends.

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