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'Squid Game' Season 2 Cast's Musical & K-Pop Connections
The highly anticipated second season of Squid Game premieres globally on December 26, 2024, exclusively on Netflix at 3 a.m. EST (which is 5 p.m. KST). As fans prepare for Season 2 of the dystopian thriller that captivated audiences and critics…
Why Can't Music Biopics Be Good?
This piece was originally published on May 18. We have updated it to include A Complete Unknown. Music biopics tend to follow the same beats: A sensitive and singular talent too pure for this world wants to create but falls prey to the lure of fame…
My dad Engelbert Humperdinck influenced me so my music is inspired by him
Bradley Dorsey fondly recalls the pivotal moment when he performed for his father, hoping to impress the musical maestro with his own talents. As Bradley serenaded him, his dad—none other than Engelbert Humperdinck, a titan of the music…
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Richard Perry, Legendary Music Producer Behind Hits Like 'You're So Vain,' Dies at 82
Richard Perry has died at the age of 82. The legendary music producer died on Dec. 24 at a Los Angeles hospital from cardiac arrest, his longtime friend Daphna Kastner told the Associated Press. She referred to him as a “father…
Richard Perry, Music Producer Behind Carly Simon's 'You're So Vain,' Dead at 82
Music producer Richard Perry, known for his iconic collaborations with numerous artists from Carly Simon to Barbra Streisand, has died at the age of 82. Daphna Kastner, Perry's friend, confirmed his death to news outlets. “He maximized his…
7 best music biopics ever, ranked
James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, would seem to mark a return to an era of serious-minded films about serious-minded musicians, psychological character studies rather than jukebox-inflected, semi-fantasist extravaganzas. (Scott…
Unfortunately, Wicked is the dawn of the Musical Theater Universe
Good news! It's dead! The myth that audiences won't stand for a true-blue big-screen musical is dead! The movie version of the Broadway hit Wicked is busting box-office records left and right, recently dethroning Grease as the highest-grossing film…
Team JamBase's Favorite Live Music Moments Of 2024
For more than 25 years JamBase's message has been consistent: Go See Live Music! The members of Team JamBase once again applied that mantra throughout 2024, attending live concerts, festivals and other music-related events around the globe. Team…
Best of 2024: TV, movies, live music, theater and much more around Chicago
With 2024 coming to a close, Tribune writers, columnists and critics took a look back at their favorite moments of the year, from the stage performances that captivated us to the books that kept us turning the page and much more. Overall, 2024…
About Town: Bingo, music, theater and other weekend events in the Quad-Cities
Silvis Public Library is putting on a Family Movie Night Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Gather the family and join them for a heartwarming winter film. Recommended for children ages 6-11. Snacks will be provided and registration not required. Call for more…
Varun Dhawan shares his journey from student to Bollywood superstar on Amazon Music
As Varun Dhawan gears up for the release of his action-thriller Baby John on December 25th, 2024, he takes a moment to reflect on his extraordinary journey in cinema, offering fascinating insights and behind-the-scenes stories. In the Amazon Music…
The Lord Of The Rings musical to open in Singapore in August 2025
The musical will have a limited-season run at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Get ready to experience Middle-earth in a whole new way in 2025 as The Lord Of The Rings – A Musical Tale makes its Asia debut in Singapore. The musical, adapted…
Comparison is killing our creative arts industry - Amerado Burner
Ghanaian rapper Amerado Burner has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent trend on social media where some netizens have compared Ghana's creative industry with that of the Nigerians and other neighbouring African countries. In an interview with…
Iowa WWII veteran known as 'The Drummer' shares gift of music this holiday season
Updated: 6:23 PM CST Dec 25, 2024 Iowa WWII veteran known as 'The Drummer' shares gift of music this holiday season Updated: 6:23 PM CST Dec 25, 2024 KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX. MUSIC IS MAGIC FOR THE SOUL. WHETHER IT'S LISTENING TO IT, DANCING TO IT…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more weekend music in the metro area
Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Jason McEachern) It's been 25 years since Trans-Siberian Orchestra began touring — starting with just seven shows during…
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