Amy Winehouse Biopic to Capture Singer‘s Sense of Humor The highly anticipated biopic about the late singer Amy Winehouse, starring Marisa Abela, has recently finished filming and is set to be released next year. The film has generated significant buzz, with parts of Amy Winehouse’s native Camden coming to a standstill during production. The final […]
Obituary: Tony Bennett, King of the American Songbook, Dead at 96 July 21, 2023 8:56 AM ET By Walter Ray Watson Tony Bennett poses while signing an autograph in 1988. (Bernt Claesson/Pressens Bild/AFP via Getty Images) Tony Bennett, the internationally famous singer whose voice epitomized the American Songbook, has died. He was 96. Bennett died […]
Tony Bennett (1926-2023) Obituary Chemistry With Lady Gaga From 2016: On Turning 90 A Day in Central Park Tony Bennett, a singer whose melodic clarity, jazz-influenced phrasing, audience-embracing persona, and warm, deceptively simple interpretations of musical standards helped spread the American songbook around the world and won him generations of fans, died on Friday at […]
Chet Holmgren Returns in Thunderous Fashion to Lead OKC to Victory A Glimpse of Brilliance In their first game of the Salt Lake City Summer League, the Oklahoma City Thunder showcased their potential with a convincing 94-85 victory over the Utah Jazz. The standout performance of the night came from Chet Holmgren, the 7’1″ big […]
Sunday Morning Remembering Louis Armstrong The Legacy of Louis Armstrong: A Musical Genius and Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong, affectionately known as “Pops,” “Satchmo,” and “Louie,” was an iconic figure in the world of jazz. This legendary trumpeter and singer, born on August 4, 1901, left an indelible mark on music history. Recently, documentary filmmaker Sacha […]
Astrud Gilberto, the Voice of Bossa Nova and “The Girl From Ipanema,” Passes Away at 83 On June 6th, 2023, the world lost a beloved musical icon with the passing of Astrud Gilberto at the age of 83. Gilberto’s contribution to popular music cannot be overstated, particularly her role in bringing the Brazilian sound of […]