New this week: 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'More Power'
This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Imagine Dragons, the reuniting of “Home Improvement” sitcom buddies Tim Allen and Richard Karn for “More Power” and the return of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as unlikely crime-solving New York City neighbors in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”.
London's Royal Albert Hall celebrates 150 years
Since 1861 the venue has been haunted (in a good way) by its history, hosting artists from Rachmaninoff to The Rolling Stones. Now, after having cancelled nearly 500 shows due to the pandemic, the 6,000-seat hall is reopening, filling a hole in Britain's cultural life.
cbsnews.comRemembering Supremes legend Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard were three girls from the Detroit projects who rivaled four lads from Liverpool. There were three Black girls who had really succeeded at the American dream," said Wilson, who died at the age of 76 on Monday. Six decades after The Supremes signed with Motown, Wilson shared some big news. Mary Wilson of the Supremes in 1985. Wilson died unexpectedly at her home in Henderson, Nevada, according to her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz.
cbsnews.comMary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, has died at 76
Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.
cbsnews.comMary Wilson, longest-reigning original Supreme, dies at 76
FILE - Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, appears during a portrait session at Capitol Records in Los Angeles on June 12, 2014. Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old. Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday night, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz. Following the Supremes’ disbandment, Wilson released the solo albums “Mary Wilson” and “Walk the Line” and wrote a handful of books, including the best-selling “Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme” and “Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together."
Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, has died at 76
Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.
cbsnews.comThe Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show
This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will “keep it PG” during his headliner slot on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, the field and a “little bit" of the famously massive pirate ship. AdWhen asked for his favorite Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd cited Diana Ross' 1996 performance. The Weeknd, whose real name is, Abel Tesfaye, joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna, Beyoncé, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and last year’s duo of Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.
The 13 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week UPDATED
8 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; fillmoremb.com. 7 p.m. Thursday at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699-2669; gramps.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach; 305-673-3330; nws.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; miamilightproject.com. Tickets cost $40.
miaminewtimes.comThe Five Best Concerts in South Florida This Week
If youre looking for the queen of soul, Diana Ross is making an appearance tonight in West Palm Beach. She did an entire album with Marvin Gaye in 1973 titled Diana & Marvin which I was completely unaware of until recently. The single You Are Everything feels like discovering Marvin Gaye all over again, and Im over the moon for it. Stay ahead of upcoming shows with New Times' South Florida concert schedule. South Florida baby boomers, with their back problems and their over-extended lifestyles, need to go just one night without a headache and Arthur Garfunkel is the lullaby they need.
browardpalmbeach.comCall Her Miss Ross: Diana Ross Celebrates Her 75th Birthday With Two Nights of Miami Magic
Ross' presence has been virtually inescapable for anyone who has engaged with music or American culture within the past 50 years. Miami will be lucky to host two such shows: Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13, Miss Ross will take her talents to the Fillmore Miami Beach for a two-night celebration commemorating her 75th birthday. Gordy designated Ross the lead singer and rebranded the group Diana Ross & the Supremes in 1967. Her performance as Dorothy in the film adaptation The Wiz won her widespread acclaim, and she departed Motown later that year for a record-setting multimillion-dollar deal with RCA Records. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, and 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami; 305-673-7300; fillmoremb.com.
miaminewtimes.comMarch events: Nick Cannon, Diana Ross, Pee-Wee, Harry Connick, Jr., drag queens and extreme fighting
The supreme diva is bringing her patented glam slam concert to SoFlo twice in March. Diana Ross has an impressive songbook of 12 No. 1 hits as lead singer of the Supremes in the 1960s and six No. Those chart toppers include Baby Love, Stop In the Name of Love, Aint No Mountain High Enough, Touch Me in the Morning and Endless Love." The best-known work is with Motowns sophisticated soul, with a sound often as ambitious as the legendary recording companys undisputed first lady.
sun-sentinel.comYou won’t believe these 10 artists have been passed over for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
That’s why we decided to round up a list of artists that are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but absolutely deserve to be one day. Tina TurnerThe legendary singer is already inducted in the Rock Hall of Fame, alongside her ex-husband Ike Turner, but Tina Turner hasn’t been inducted as a solo artist yet. The B-52′sIt’s a travesty that The B-52′s have never even been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the Rock Hall doesn’t have a ton of country artists inducted, legends Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee are in the Hall of Fame, so there really isn’t an excuse for Parton’s absence. OutKastRap artists have slowly but surely been getting recognized by the Rock Hall, so it’s only a matter of time before OutKast gets its due.
Diana Ross Live at Fillmore Miami Beach!
MAMI BEACH, Fla. - Diana Ross performs live at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater on Thursday, Mar. 12 and Friday, Mar. Both shows start at 8:30 p.m.For tickets or more information on Thursday's show click here. For tickets or more information on Friday's concert click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Diana Ross first artist announced for Glastonbury 2020
Diana Ross performs onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Diana Ross is to perform in the "legends slot" at Glastonbury 2020, it was announced Thursday, making the soul icon the first artist confirmed for the festival's 50th anniversary event. Previous acts who have taken this prestigious slot include Paul Simon, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton and Kylie Minogue, who performed this year to a record-breaking audience. Glastonbury Festival announced the news on Twitter on Thursday morning. When Ross last performed live in the UK -- at Petworth Park in 2008 -- she famously reprimanded audience members for filming her on their cellphones.