Feb 02 WATCH: House Judiciary committee hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' By News Desk The House Judiciary committee held a hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' featuring artists and industry veterans including singer Gloria Estefan. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 6:23 Singer-songwriter Tori Amos on music, creativity and grief By Christopher Booker Singer-songwriter Tori Amos usually takes a trip for inspiration when she begins a new record—but these last couple years, that was not in the cards. She speaks with NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker about writing through the pandemic, and how staying… Continue watching
Jan 21 Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' rock superstar, dies at 74 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” and “I’d Do Anything for Love (But… Continue reading
Jan 21 Adele postpones Las Vegas residency, citing pandemic impact By Associated Press Adele has postponed a 24-date Las Vegas residency hours before it was to start, citing delivery delays and coronavirus illness in her crew. The chart-topping British singer said she was “gutted” and promised to reschedule the shows. Continue reading
Jan 19 Online again, Sundance prepares to kick off its 44th film festival By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The 44th annual Sundance Film Festival is back, and entirely online once more. Continue reading
Jan 18 Grammy Awards move ceremony to Las Vegas site in early April By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The 2022 Grammy Awards will shift to an April show in Las Vegas after recently postponing the ceremony due to growing concerns with the rise of the omicron variant. Continue reading
Jan 14 Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press Lionel Richie will be honored all night long for his musical achievements. The Library of Congress said Thursday that Richie will receive the national library’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Continue reading
Jan 12 Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group the Ronettes, has died. She was… Continue reading
Jan 11 Grand Ole Opry under fire for Morgan Wallen performance By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press The Grand Ole Opry, country music's most historic and storied stage, is getting heavy criticism for an appearance by troubled country star Morgan Wallen. Wallen's surprise performance has given many the impression that the institution has given the star its… Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 7:23 Kathleen Hanna, the Linda Lindas and a 30-year riot By Christopher Booker As founder and frontwoman of seminal bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Kathleen Hanna led the way for countless artists looking to meld art and activism. NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker reports on how the punk rock legend inspired generations of… Continue watching