A trailer released by Universal Pictures for the upcoming Wicked sees Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo playing Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, and singing “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.” The trailer opens with Ariana’s voice asking, “Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” Grande, clad in several pink costumes, is seen meeting…… MORE
PBS is collaborating with Third Eye Blind to air “Third Eye Blind – Live at Red Rocks” on the network. “Third Eye Blind – Live at Red Rocks” is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning Saturday, June 1st. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1997 self-titled debut, Third Eye Blind made…… MORE
Warner Brothers is set to release Prince’s Purple Rain on 4K Ultra HD and digital platforms on June 25th in celebration of the iconic film’s 40th anniversary. Prince, who made his acting debut with Purple Rain, starred as The Kid in the movie, alongside Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos, and Clarence Williams III. Albert…… MORE
“The Voice” Season 25 finale will feature performances by Keith Urban, The Black Keys and Jelly Roll among other artists. “The Voice” Season 25 Finale airs Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21 on NBC and streams next day on Peacock. Monday’s episode will feature the top five artists performing one last time for America’s…… MORE
The John Lennon Estate and Universal Music have announced a reissue of John Lennon’s 1973 album Mind Games in expanded Ultimate Collection editions on July 12. The Lennon Estate and Universal Music note that the upcoming six-CD and two Blu-ray collection deluxe box set offers “an immersive, deep listening experience and in-depth exploration of this…… MORE
Stevie Wonder was granted Ghanaian citizenship on his 74th birthday on Monday, May 13. The legendary American musician and songwriter, whose original name is Steveland Morris, was conferred Ghanaian citizenship by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House in capital Accra. President Akufo-Addo praised Wonder for his outstanding contributions…… MORE
Hulu and Disney+ have announced that a documentary on Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band will be launched on their platforms in October. Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band offers in-depth behind-the-scenes access to their 2023-2024 world tour. It also offers footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage – as…… MORE
Cher fans will get to celebrate Pride Month in June with special vinyl editions and expanded digital versions of her classic albums, Living Proof and Closer to the Truth. These two albums will be available from Warner Records on June 28. Living Proof will be pressed on cola-bottle milky green vinyl, while the Closer To…… MORE
Olivia Rodrigo has added nine dates to her Guts world tour, setting the stage for her debut in Asia and Australia. The Asia-Australia Leg of the Guts world tour begins on September 16 in Thailand’s capital Bangkok. The pop star is also set to perform in Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Melbourne, and Sydney. The…… MORE
Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism has debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart. Radical Optimism earned 46,300 chart units in its first cycle, the most for any British female since Adele’s November 2021 chart-topper 30, the Official Charts Company reports. Radical Optimism also becomes the biggest opening week of any British act so far…… MORE
