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Prince’s music will reportedly be used in a new jukebox musical film

Prince’s music will reportedly be used in a new jukebox musical film.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, the project has apparently been in development since 2018. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is set to produce, whilst Bryan Edward Hill (Titans, Ash vs. Evil Dead) is attached to write the script.

The film is also set to be distributed by Universal Pictures. No details about a release date or casting have been given so far.

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Prince performs during the “Pepsi Halftime Show” at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007. CREDIT: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

The singer’s 1985 film ‘Purple Rain’ is also reported to be adapted into its own stage musical. It will be based on the original screenplay which was written by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn, and is set to be produced by Orin Wolf, who previously adapted the Tony-winning stage version of ‘The Band’s Visit’.

The producers said to Variety: “We can’t think of a more fitting tribute than to honor Prince and the Purple Rain legacy with this stage adaptation of the beloved story.”

“We are thrilled with our Broadway partners and creative team, who are

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Biden Fund-Raiser and Trump Visit to New York Preview Clashes to Come

The epicenter of the presidential campaign shifted to New York on Thursday, as the incumbent president and three of his predecessors descended on the area for dueling events that illustrated the kinds of political clashes that could come to define the general election.

For Democrats, it was a high-profile, celebrity-studded fund-raiser for President Biden in Manhattan. On Long Island, former President Donald J. Trump attended a wake for a New York City officer who was killed during a traffic stop on Monday. Together, the day’s events struck an unusual contrast in a general election campaign that has so far been largely defined by appearances in courtrooms and at small, invitation-only events.

Mr Biden, along with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, appeared before 5,000 donors at a Radio City Music Hall event that campaign aides said raised $25 million. The eye-popping number set a record for a single political event, according to the aides, and offered a star-studded show of Democratic unity as the president heads into a difficult re-election campaign.

The three Democratic presidents spent much of their time in New York City wrapped in the glitz of their celebrity supporters. Tieless and in matching white shirts, they sat for

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Calvin Harris Responds to Ultra Music Fest Criticism

Against better judgment and prevailing popular wisdom, and in spite of the fact that he’s massively wealthy and could very well spend his time doing literally anything else other than worrying about what a few Instagram haters think, Calvin Harris has read the comments. On Wednesday, the DJ and producer who wrote the omnipresent “We Found Love” for Rihanna and is in possession of multiple platinum plaques of his own, responded to criticism of his Ultra Music Festival appearance.

Within the comments of a largely positive post about the festival, one commenter gave his opinion: “Honestly thought this set was extremely underwhelming, gave it until 9:20 til I called it quits and went to svdden death.” Another commenter apparently added their own thoughts to the fracas but it’s no longer online.

Harris would not stand for such impudence.

In a response that showed equal contempt for the commenters, capital letters, and conventional punctuation, Harris wrote: “you expect me to play none of my songs? 3 songs since 2014 hmm how deep is your love – billion streams, this is what you came for – billion streams, my way – billion streams, slide – billion streams, feels – billion streams, one

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YouTube Music improves music listening services on desktop

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Service streaming Google’s music company, YouTube Music, improves music listening services on applications for desktop ​​​​​by allowing users to download music and listen to it when not connected to the internet.

Previously, YouTube Music only allowed users to listen to music offline through the application mobile, but then it will also be provided in the application for desktop.

According to a GizChina broadcast on Sunday (31/3), application users for desktop Later you can even save a music playlist to listen to offline.

Also read: YouTube Music makes searching easier with the song recognition feature

YouTube Music has tested features in the application for desktop for some time. However, only a small number of users were part of the test.

The feature now appears to be rolling out to more users, but the rollout may be gradual.

Some users have already received a notification message saying “New! Download music for offline listening.” The message appears on the side tab “Library” or “Library” in web applications.

If the user receives the message, the YouTube Music application will be activated desktop-It has been used to download songs so that they can be enjoyed offline.

Also read: YouTube

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Hear BTS’ J-Hope, Jungkook Team Up on ‘I Wonder’

Two members of BTS has joined forces on a new song, “I Wonder.” The track is officially J-Hope’s and finds the rapper teaming up with Jungkook. The track appears on his Hope on the Street Vol. 1 album, which was released on Friday.

The tune features a funky, Eighties R&B-influenced backing track, built with Stratocaster-like bluesy guitar licks and thick synths, as the artists sing about all the things they wonder. Throughout the tune, they sing about love, trust, and togetherness, all with a little Autotune. “I wonder, wonder, wonder where we go, ’cause I want to, want to, want to keep you close,” goes one of the hooks.

J-Hope’s label, HYBE, previously released a statement explaining the idea behind the album and its song, “On the Street.” “The key motif of the track comes from the word ‘street,’ which can be interpreted as a place where many people’s everyday lives pass by — a metaphor for life,” it says. “It comes from ‘street dance,’ the genre that represents J-Hope’s roots as an artist, and it also symbolizes the path that he will continue to take with his fans around the world.”

The release coincides with a new six-part docuseries

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Downtown Music Completes Integration, Names Pieter van Rijn CEO

Downtown Music Holdings (DMH) has completed the integration of CD Baby’s operations. As a part of that merger, Downtown Music has named Pieter van Rijn its new CEO.

Van Rijn will report to Andrew Bergman, DMH CEO. Based in Amsterdam and New York, van Rijn previously served as the group president of Downtown Music and as CEO of FUGA, which was acquired by DMH in 2020. He was appointed to the DMH board in 2023.

Bergman added, “The integration of all of our products and services under the Downtown Music umbrella alongside Pieter’s stewardship is a truly energizing moment in our journey. We bring together all the critical services that creators and businesses need to navigate the modern music industry. I’m proud of the organization we’ve scaled and look forward to capitalizing on the exciting opportunities before us.”

“This is an extraordinary time for Downtown Music as we enter this next phase as a fully unified operating company,” said Van Rijn. “The thousands of businesses that we support at Downtown Music and the millions of trusted creators at CD Baby will now benefit from our industry-leading suite of tools and services within a single organization. I look forward to

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Calendar of New Music Releases Coming

2023 may have featured massive releases from artists such as Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Versions of SpeakNow and 1989), Drake (For All the Dogs and its Scary Hours edition), Bad Bunny (Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Mañana Market), Nicki Minaj (Pink Friday 2), Morgan Wallen (One Thing at a Time) and many others, but 2024 is shaping up to be a strong year as well.

Albums scheduled for release include Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism, and more from Lenny Kravitz, Sheryl Crow and many others. Among them as well is the Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and Ty Dolla $ign’s three-volume collab Vultures.

Plus, who can forget Swift’s big reveal? The pop superstar announced that her 11th studio set, The Tortured Poets Departmentwhile accepting the best pop vocal album Grammy for Midnights — her lucky No. 13 Grammys at that! — would be arriving in the spring. But she wasn’t the only superstar to take advantage of a big stage to announce a new project. Beyoncé revealed during her Verizon Super Bowl 2024 ad that new music was coming, then made her album announcement and dropped two

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Limerick musician awarded prestigious accolade at traditional Irish music awards

Derek Hickey. Photo: Alan Place.

Limerick accordion player Derek Hickey won big at the Gradam Ceoil TG4 2024, which every year celebrates the best of Traditional Irish Music.

Gradam Ceoil TG4, now in its 27th year, recognizes and celebrates the absolute best in performance and cultural impact in seven categories. This year’s awardees were announced during a special lunchtime concert at the University of Limerick’s Irish World Academy.

Adare native Derek Hickey was honored in the musician category, while Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin won in the singer category, Macdara Ó Faoláin in the Young Musician category, Jean Butler in the Lifetime Achievement category, Ryan Molloy in the Composer category, The Kane Sisters in the Music Group category, and Cairdeas Na Bhfidiléirí in the Outstanding Contribution category.

Both Derek Hickey’s grandfathers played fiddle and his own musical career began at the age of 10, when his uncle left an accordion in the family home.

Derek progressed to dance tunes within weeks although he didn’t begin lessons – under the tutelage of Dónal de Barra – until he was 12. His professional career began three years later when he joined the Shannonside Céilí Band, founded by the Liddy family. The band toured extensively

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The best albums out March 8 : All Songs Considered : NPR

Kim Gordon’s new album, The Collectiveis out March 8.

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Kim Gordon’s new album, The Collectiveis out March 8.

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A wave of springtime releases might be just around the corner, but the biggest albums out this week are keeping things cool in an enticing variety of ways.

On this week’s episode of New Music Friday from All Songs ConsideredNPR Music’s Ann Powers and Hazel Cills discuss what Jack Antonoff, Norah Jones, Moor Mother’s Camae Ayewa and Kim Gordon have in common, besides a common release date.

Featured albums:
1. Kim Gordon, The Collective
2. Bleachers, Bleachers
3. Norah Jones, Visions
4. Moorish Mother, The Great Bailout

Other notable releases for March 8:
• Ariana Grande, Eternal Sunshine
• Bolis Pupul, Letter to Yu
• Judas Priest, Invincible Shield
• YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Compliments of Gravedigger Mountain
• Oisin Leech, Cold Sea
• Cyrille Aimee, à Fleur de Peau
• Dion, Girl Friends
• Chris Potter, Eagle’s Point
• Torrey, Torrey
• Daniel Carter and Stefan Christoff, In the wind now
• home shakes, CD Wallet
• Pixies, At

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Listen to St. Vincent’s thundering new song ‘Flea’, featuring Dave Grohl

St. Vincent has dropped his thundering new song ‘Flea’ featuring Dave Grohl – listen to it below.

  • READ MORE: St Vincent shares “gnarly” ‘Broken Man’ with Dave Grohl and tells us about the “agony and ecstasy” of new album ‘All Born Screaming’

The musician recently shared news of her incoming album, ‘All Born Screaming’, which is scheduled to be released on April 26.

So far, St. Vincent has previewed ‘Broken Man’, which also features the Foo Fighters frontman on drumming duties.

She has now released her second single ‘Flea’ with Grohl back on drums, as she sneers before its mighty chorus: “I’m just like a hungry little flea / Jumping on somebody’s warm body / When you start to itch and scratch and scream / Once I’m in, you can’t get rid of me.”

Listen to ‘Flea’ below:

St. Vincent recently announced details of his North American tour, which is set to begin this April. Spoon, Yves Tumour, Dorian Electra, Momma and Eartheater will also act as support guests throughout the tour.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday (April 5) at 10am local time – get ready to find your tickets here and see all dates below.

St. Vincent’s

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