Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Oscars: Odd Music Added to Show with “Wicked” Stars, Plus Lisa from BlackPink, Doja Cat, Raye and Queen Latifah

The Oscars are not going to have the Best Song nominees performed Sunday night. So no Elton John, HER, or Selena Gomez. Instead, they've announced...

Legendary Singer Roberta Flack, 88, Dies After Years of Illness, Winner of 4 Grammy Awards

Roberta Flack has died at age 88. The famed singer of "Killing Me Softly" and many other hits had suffered for years from ALS. I...

Carly Simon Drops Remixed Timely Song from 1971 Addressing “Strutting Kings” and “Stirred-up Madmen”

In 1971, on her "Anticipation" album, Carly Simon sang a politically charged sensationally dramatic song called "Share the End." It was written by her...

Kanye West Goes Off the Rails Overnight, Spewing Hate at CAA Chief, Ranting About Hitler, Nazi’s in Disgusting Barrage

Kanye West spent the overnight spewing hate on Instagam and Twitter. He posted dozens of antisemitic proclamations, and attacked his perceived enemies including CAA chief...

RIP Jerry Butler, aka The Iceman, Legendary R&B Star from Chicago’s Impressions, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member

The great R&B singer Jerry Butler -- known as "The Iceman" -- has reportedly died. He was 85 years old, and lived in his...

Oscars Add Oprah, Goldie Hawn, Selena Gomez as Presenters, Nick Offerman as Announcer

The Oscars are lining up more presenters. Top of the list is Goldie Hawn, Hollywood royalty and an Oscar winner. Fingers crossed she'll give...

Review: Judith Owen Finishes Snazzy, Sassy NYC Show Run with Paul Shaffer on Keyboards (Watch)

Everyone has a guilty pleasure or two. One of mine is Judith Owen, the amazing jazz, cabaret, and blues singer who hits town every...

The Boxer: Paul Simon, 83, Un-Retires from Touring After “SNL” Success With 20 Cities Planned for April through July

Paul Simon is obviously feeling good. After his success Sunday on "SNL 50," Paul, a young 83, is un-retiring from touring. Thank God! Simon suffered from...