A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters
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Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained
The New York Times – Business:Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.
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Overlooked No More: Jimmy Reed, the Bluesman Everyone Covered, Then Forgot
His most enduring hits were recorded by Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. But his own career faded from view.
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Kristin Sudeikis Is A Dance Fitness Star with Celebrity in Her Blood
Through her dance company and studio, Forward Space, where models and actresses come to sweat, Kristin Sudeikis has earned fame of her own.
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J. Cole, Bruce Springsteen: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
J. Cole addressed the Kendrick-Drake feud, and Bruce Springsteen whipped up an instant response to the chaos in Minneapolis.
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At a Grammys Light on Drama, All Eyes Will Be on Bad Bunny
Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations on Sunday, followed by Lady Gaga. But one week before his Super Bowl halftime show, the Puerto Rican superstar could make history.
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Springsteen Releases ‘Streets of Minneapolis,’ a Song Protesting ICE
The lyrics criticize President Trump and include references to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were fatally shot by federal agents this month.
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When Bruce Springsteen (Hank Azaria) Met Michael Stipe (Michael Shannon)
Both actors pay homage to rock ’n’ roll greats onstage. But their relationships to their muses — and how they perform their songs — are very different.
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Meet the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees
Prepare for the awards on Sunday with a primer on one of the four biggest categories, featuring Olivia Dean, Sombr, Addison Rae and more.
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Greenland’s Biggest Band Is Thrust Into an Uneasy Spotlight
With President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook.
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DakhaBrakha, a Band From Kyiv, Saw a War Coming
“We can’t make any music,” the singer and cellist Nina Garenetska said. “This is our life now: An air raid siren goes off.”