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Whitney Houston Biopic in the Works
A feature film about Whitney Houston’s life is in the works from the screenwriter of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
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Feeling Aretha's Spirit, Jennifer Hudson Honors Icon at Pulitzers
With bad weather in Chicago on Monday and her flight canceled, Jennifer Hudson fretted at the thought of missing her performance at Tuesday’s Pulitzer Prize awards ceremony to pay tribute to honoree Aretha Franklin.
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'This Is Us' Star Susan Kelechi Watson Honored at NYU Tisch Event
The exposed brick walls at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York, were adorned with warm string lights, “Imagine the Future” signs and multicolor neon square panels reminiscent of a ’70s disco floor. The performing arts venue located below the Brooklyn Bridge was filled with New York University faculty, alumni and student performers who had gathered to honor some of...
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‘Late Night': Susan Kelechi Watson's Family Is Split on ‘This Is Us'
Susan Kelechi Watson talks about the new season of “This Is Us,” the text messages she exchanges with family over the show and her new movie, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”
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Santana's Summer Concert Tour is Making a Stop at the Hollywood Bowl
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana announced Wednesday that he will hit the road with his band across North America this summer for the Supernatural Now tour. The three-month, 29-date celebration that will commemorate two of the most important milestones in the iconic guitarist’s career: the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking, multiple Grammy-winning album Supernatural and the...
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Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Kelly Clarkson to Honor Aretha Franklin With Concert
The Queen of Soul will get a royal tribute from Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Kelly Clarkson and more next month. The Recording Academy and music mogul Clive Davis will put on the special concert — “Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul” — on Jan. 13 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The event will broadcast later...
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Beyonce, Jay Z Appear at City of Hope Cancer Charity Event
Beyonce paid homage to a high-profile music executive being honored at a charity event to raise money for cancer research.
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Aretha's Epic Obama Inauguration Performance
Aretha Franklin brought down the house at President Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009. Her performance was as memorable for her hat as it was for her rendition of “My country ’tis of thee.”
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Jennifer Hudson Confirmed to Star in Aretha Franklin Biopic
Jennifer Hudson has been cast in the forthcoming Aretha Franklin biopic. Clive Davis revealed the news Saturday night at his annual pre-Grammys party, where the singer performed a medley of Franklin’s hits—including “Respect,” “Rock Steady” and “Think.” While introducing her performance, Davis said Hudson had “been anointed by Aretha herself.” Calling Hudson “a transcendent performer,” Davis—who signed both singers to...
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Invite Only! You Can't Buy Your Way Into Clive Davis' Grammy Party
Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala is so white-hot you can’t purchase tickets, and he said it has been hard letting some longtime attendees know they won’t be invited back.
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'I Wanted to Kill Myself': Kelly Clarkson Says She Was Miserable When Skinny
“I was miserable, like inside and out, for four years of my life,” she tells Attitude
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Watch: “History of Duets” With Kelly Clarkson
Jimmy Fallon and Kelly Clarkson perform a medley of the greatest duets of all time including including Sonny and Cher‘s “I Got You Babe,” Human League‘s “Don’t You Want Me” and Elton John‘s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”
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Savannah Guthrie Returns to “Today” Less Than 3 Months After Giving Birth: ”It's So Great to Be Back!”
“Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie returned to the NBC morning show on Monday less than three months after welcoming baby girl Vale with husband Mike Feldman.