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Media Melt Down Continues: New York Magazine Company “Furloughs” Chunk of Staff Including Film Critic David Edelstein

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Media Melt Down Continues: New York Magazine Company “Furloughs” Chunk of Staff Including Film Critic David Edelstein

New York Magazine joins the media meltdown this week. Their parent company, Vox Media, “furloughed” a chunk of the stuff including their respected long time film critic David Edelstein. Edelstein joins Todd McCarthy, dean of film critics, who was laid off last week by the Hollywood Reporter. I don’t get it. Edelstein could be writing pieces about film for New York Magazine. Ridiculous.

Edelstein writes on Facebook:

“Most of you have heard that because of the, you know, thing, Vox Media (which has owned New York Media since the beginning of the year) has cut or “furloughed” nine percent of its workforce for a minimum of three months and a maximum of forever, and I am in that group. Privately, I’ve been assured that they chose to furlough the most dazzling, beloved, and essential writers in order to highlight the sacrifices that we all—as citizens of the world—must make, and that someone of my stature will of course be coming back because the economic future of journalism is so bright we gotta wear shades. [Insert emoticon of choice]

“…Since January 2006, New York Magazine/Vulture has been a wonderful home, my colleagues as convivial as they are driven. They’ve supported me at times when it wasn’t so easy. They rock. Given the brilliance of New York/Vulture critics Alison Wilmore, Bilge Ebiri, and Anjelica Jade Bastien (as well as editor Katherine Brooks), the section will be dandy even sans my eloquent self.

“As all of my FB friends know, I was feeling a bit worn out earlier in the year, and I don’t mind sitting back for a while—as long as I can afford to, anyway—watching the passing parade. Unfortunately, that parade is now of ambulances. I am so thankful that my family and friends are well and have not lost hope. We’ll come out this wiser and—eventually—stronger. So… as that Scottish guy said on Lost, “See you in another life, brother.”

 

The Rolling Stones Hit Number 1 on iTunes (First Time Ever) with Spectacular Quarantine Anthem “Living in a Ghost Town”

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The Rolling Stones Hit Number 1 on iTunes (First Time Ever) with Spectacular Quarantine Anthem “Living in a Ghost Town”

The Rolling Stones haven’t had a number 1 hit probably since 1981’s “Start Me Up.” They’ve had scattershot singles since then– they were never a great singles chart band. They certainly have never had a number 1 hit on iTunes, a relatively new service.

But this morning the nearly 60 year old Best Rock and Roll Band in the world is number with “Living in a Ghost Town.” The single was dropped yesterday to great acclaim. With a nod to the Specials’ “Ghost Town,” the song by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards couldn’t be more timely.

Ironically. the group recorded the song last year. But recently, Mick says in his video, they realized it might have some impact now, The accompanying video is excellent, also. So interesting that our anthems for this moment are coming from the Stones and Jon Bon Jovi, older acts that have stood the test of time.

 

 

Donald Trump Suggests Testing Injections of Disinfectant Under the Skin or Exposure to UV Rays Would Kill the CoronaVirus

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Donald Trump Suggests Testing Injections of Disinfectant Under the Skin or Exposure to UV Rays Would Kill the CoronaVirus

Is it time for the 25th Amendment? Actually it’s long past that time. Your president, Donald J. Trump, today gave “Saturday Night” a potential Emmy winning sketch. He suggested at his press conference that there could be testing of injections of disinfectant under human skin or that exposure to UV rays would kill Coronavirus. You have to watch this clip, carefully.

“…then I said supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you could do either through the skin or in some other way. I think you said that you are going to test that, too. And then I saw the disinfectant, where knocks it out in one minute, and is there a way we could do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning. As you see it gets in the lungs, it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that.”

He added: “Maybe it works, maybe it doesn’t work.”

No, really. Alec Baldwin must be rehearsing this right now. Seriously, it’s not funny. This idiot is in charge of our lives. This must stop.

Jane Fonda Won $125,000 on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” And Told the Story of Meeting Famous Tortoise Lonesome George

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Jane Fonda Won $125,000 on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” And Told the Story of Meeting Famous Tortoise Lonesome George

Two time Oscar winner Jane Fonda appeared on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” Wednesday night. She won $125,000 which will go to her Fire Drill Fridays activist program at Greenpeace.

Fonda looked fantastic, of course, with a “Klute”-like short hair cut, all shiny gray. She wore a Fire Drill Fridays t shirt. Her “smartest friend” who accompanied her was comedian Louis Virtel, who actually was pretty smart. Jane stopped from answering what would have been the $250,000 question about cities in time zones. Good thing, too, because she would have lost.

One question was about Lonesome George, a famous gigantic tortoise in the Galpagos. Turned out, Jane had met him. Here’s the clip. PS If the Kennedy Center is going to do their honors this year, it’s well past time for Jane to be inducted. She’s the most fearsome and devoted American. Plus, all the awards. And her contribution to American culture is incalculable.

Alicia Keys Drops a New Single, An Anthem for Health Care Workers Called “Good Job” as Follow Up to “Underdog”

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Alicia Keys Drops a New Single, An Anthem for Health Care Workers Called “Good Job” as Follow Up to “Underdog”

Alicia Keys knows how to write an anthem, that’s for sure. She repurposed “Love on a Two Way Street” into one of the best ever, “Empire State of Mind.”

Tonight she dropped a new single, called “Good Job,” that will be set to countless montages of health care workers during this perilous time. It’s very catchy. See below.

“Good Job” follows my favorite song of the season, “Underdog.” They’re from Alicia’s self titled album that was postponed. Her last album was very good but lacked a single. Now this new one has two! Clive Davis must be kvelling. An album only of hits! like it, too!

 

 

Taylor Swift Goes After George Soros’s Family and Her Old Label for Releasing a Live Album of Hits, But What Did She Think Would Happen?

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Taylor Swift Goes After George Soros’s Family and Her Old Label for Releasing a Live Album of Hits, But What Did She Think Would Happen?

I don’t get Taylor Swift. She was paid millions by Big Machine and Scooter Braun for her catalog. She had the chance to buy the catalog, or buy Big Machine. Instead, she took millions more and fled to Universal Music. Then she carped it about endlessly in public.

Now tonight Big Machine is releasing a live album from a 2008 radio show. Taylor is mad, she’s posted a notice to Instagram stories. She writes “It looks like Scooter Braun and his financial backers, 23 Capital, Alex Soros, and the Soros family and The Carlyle Group have seen the latest balance sheets and realized that paying $330 million for my music wasn’t exactly a wise choice and they need money.”

Yeah, one second. Taylor may not like it, but she told it to them. And she will be PAID handsomely on the publishing for all the times those songs are played somewhere. I mean, she will rake it in. So please, enough.

And this has nothing to do with coronavirus, as you’ll see writes. If there were a blizzard this week, she’d say How could they do this when it’s snowing?

So far there’s no listing anywhere for this album that Taylor is crying about. It’s not on amazon or Spotify. Let’s see what happens.

 

 

Rolling Stones Release Great New Single, “Living in a Ghost Town,” Following Triumphant Telethon Appearance

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Rolling Stones Release Great New Single, “Living in a Ghost Town,” Following Triumphant Telethon Appearance

This new Rolling Stones song is GREAT. “Living in a Ghost Town” sounds new but old at the same time. I’ll take it. Great job! Just what we needed.

The song was recorded “isolation”– meaning created & recorded in Los Angeles, London and maybe in Mustique, where Mick is rumored to be. Keith is in Connecticut, Charlie’s in London, Ronnie might be in LA. Credits are:
Mick Jagger (vocals/harmonica/guitar/backing vocals), Keith Richards (guitar/backing vocals) Charlie Watts (drums), Ronnie Wood (guitar/backing vocals), Darryl Jones (bass) Matt Clifford (keyboards, french horn, sax, flugelhorn). Matt Clifford shines on this recording, by the way.

The Stones are relentless. Just a few days ago they were the stars of that crazy special “Together at Home,” performing “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” as if they were a new band in their 20s. They are all combined 4000 years old!

Jon Bon Jovi’s Original Anthem “Do What You Can” Stole the Jersey4Jersey Show with the First Quarantine Song, Plus Tony Bennett, 93, Bruce & Patti All Soared

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Jon Bon Jovi’s Original Anthem “Do What You Can” Stole the Jersey4Jersey Show with the First Quarantine Song, Plus Tony Bennett, 93, Bruce & Patti All Soared

Jon Bon Jovi stole the Jersey4Jersey show last night broadcast on all local stations. Jon performed a great new song he wrote two weeks ago called “Do What You Can” that he should put out ASAP. It’s the first quarantine song. I’m told that the new song will be added to the new Bon Jovi album coming this summer. Lyrics are at the bottom of this page. They’re terrific.

Jon also performed a scorching version of “Livin on a Prayer” at the end of the show. He was on fire.

Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa were, of course, sizzling singing the very appropriate “Jersey Girl” and “Land of Hope and Dreams.”

Tony Bennett sang Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile,” which a lot of singers on these zoom shows like to do. Lady Gaga sang it the other night. They should cut it as a duet. Tony is 93– he’ll be 94 in August– and his performance was spot on. Standing ovation, Tony! You haven’t lost a beat!

DO WHAT YOU CAN
Written by Jon Bon Jovi

Tonight they’re shutting down the borders
And they boarded up the schools
Small towns are rolling up their sidewalks
One last paychecks coming through

I know you’re feeling kind of nervous
We’re all a little bit confused
Nothing’s the same
This ain’t a game
We got to make it through

When you can’t do what you do
You do what you can
This ain’t my prayer
It’s just a thought
I’m wanting to send
Round here we bend but don’t break
Down here we all understand
When you can’t do what you do
You do what you can

As we wave outside the window
Older loved ones stay inside
Moms and babies blowing kisses
Maybe saving someone’s life

They had to cancel graduation
It ain’t fair to Skype the prom
Our kids sit home in isolation
TV news is always on

When you can’t do what you do
You do what you can
This ain’t my prayer
It’s just a thought
I’m wanting to send
Round here we bend but don’t break
Down here we all understand
When you can’t do what you do
You do what you can

They built a hospital on East Meadow
In Central Park last night
Doctors, nurses, truckers, grocery store clerks
Manning the front lines
I saw a Red Cross on the Hudson
They turned off the Broadway lights
Another ambulance screams by
There by the grace of God go I

So love yourself
And love your family
Love your neighbor and your friend
Ain’t it time we loved a stranger
They’re just a friend you ain’t met yet
We’re gonna get through this together
Until I see you once again

When you can’t do what you do
You do what you can
This ain’t my prayer
It’s just a thought
I’m wanting to send
Round here we bend but don’t break
Down here we all understand
When you can’t do what you do
You do what you can

Ringo Starr’s Beatles Event on YouTube This Saturday is a “Yellow Submarine” Sing-a-long

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Ringo Starr’s Beatles Event on YouTube This Saturday is a “Yellow Submarine” Sing-a-long

Well, now we know why we got those Yellow Submarine coloring book images last week.

The big event set for Saturday on the Beatles’ YouTube channel is a “Yellow Submarine” sing a long. They’ll play the movie and we’re supposed to sing a long with it. It’s unclear if Ringo will be hosting or it’s just that. But it can’t hurt to watch the proceedings.

The songs and animation from “Yellow Submarine” are wonderful, and always entertaining. The movie — which I saw not long ago– has kind of a drag time in the 2nd act, so watch out for that. But if you have kids at home, this will be a treat.

The show begins at noon on Saturday on YouTube, 9am in Los Angeles, 5pm in London. Will Paul McCartney will be involved? Doubtful, but you never know.

Whitney Houston Movie I Told You About Last November Written by Anthony McCarten is On, Produced by Pat Houston and Clive Davis

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Whitney Houston Movie I Told You About Last November Written by Anthony McCarten is On, Produced by Pat Houston and Clive Davis

Last November 26th, 2019 I told you there was a Whitney Houston movie in the works. I told you that Anthony McCarten, who wrote “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Two Popes,” had taken it on.

The movie is a go, with Whitney’s sister in law and final manager, Pat Houston, getting producing credit with Clive Davis. They’ve settled on an odd choice for a director, Stella Meghie. She directed “The Photograph” and three other features that were not really well known.

Meghie has a lot to deal with. Because Pat Houston is involved, the story may be tilted toward this idea of blaming Whitney’s cousin, Dee Dee Warwick, for abusing her and her brother Gary. That’s how Pat and director Nick Broomfield presented it in their documentary. If they do that, of course, Dee Dee’s sister, Dionne Warwick, will be very unhappy. And she’s Clive Davis’s good friend.

Meghie and McCarten, if they’re going to tell the truth, will have to explore how Whitney’s brothers Gary and Michael turned her into a drug addict. They’re also going to have to explain Whitney’s relationship with Robyn Crawford, which Crawford detailed last year in a truthful book. Do they just gloss over all this stuff? Or do they go for realism? They’re calling the movie “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”

They will also have to deal with Bobby Brown, and tell the story of how Whitney let Nick Gordon into their lives. Gordon is thought to be responsible for the death of Bobbi Kristina, and then he himself died.

This should be interesting, however it pans out.

 

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