Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Music

Prince Plays “Arsenio Hall Show”, Debuts New Single

What can you do, really, with Prince? He's great but he has a scattershot career now. How many times have I written about a...

Emma Thompson Sheds Mary Poppins for Mrs. Lovett in Magnificent “Sweeney Todd”

I'd have paid double last night and would pay it again to see Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel in "Sweeney Todd" at Avery Fisher...

Sting on Paul Simon: “He’s the Jewish Grandmother I Never Had”

I'll start with this: Art Garfunkel has nothing to worry about. Paul Simon is not cheating on him. But he is performing a short...

American Hustle: Former Lead Singer Doesn’t Want to Do Steely Dan’s Dirty Work No More

Thanks to a story in The Hollywood Reporter by Matt Belloni, we may be able to solve a little mystery. Some time ago I asked...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Show: Many Inductees Won’t Perform, Tix Priced High High High

The incredibly greedy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation is at it again. And this time they may have painted themselves into a...

Bruce Springsteen Releasing New Songs, MusiCares Concert DVD

It's never too soon for more Bruce Springsteen releases. His new album, "High Hopes," is just a few weeks old. But on April 19th,...

The Rolling Stones Are Still on Tour Somewhere on this Planet

Like me, you probably thought the Rolling Stones were all at home counting their money in their respective mansions. They played New York for...

Beatles Special Will Be Re-Broadcast on CBS Wednesday Night

The Beatles 50th anniversary is not over. CBS will re-broadcast the big special "The Night That Changed America," tomorrow night from 8:30pm to 11pm....