Chicago Cast to Reunite at Oscars
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger and Queen Latifah will present together at the Academy Awards on Sunday night in celebration of their 2002 Best Picture-winning film Chicago.... read more
Found in: Movies, News30 Performances That Re-Made (Women’s) History (1992-2012)
Women’s History Month is coming to an end, but don’t take down your Gloria Steinem posters just yet. Paste is celebrating with a look back at two decades worth of films and 30 talented female leads whose roles re-told and re-wrote key moments in history. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJoyful Noise
Think Glee with a religious twist. Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, features all the rival divas, angsty romance and moving musical numbers of the hit TV show—plus the timing of a bad sitcom (sans laugh track) and the melodrama of a movie of the week. The rousing arrangements performed by both industry icons and fresh faces are the only saving graces in what’s otherwise a mess of slight plot and lazy dialogue—although you may find yourself laughing—hard—at how bad the jokes are.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsTen Musician-Owned Restaurants
[Pictured: the owners of Teany] Although perhaps hearing is the most important of the five senses to a musician, no one can discount the relevance of taste in a happy life. Everyone has their favorite foods, and if you’re like us, opening your very own restaurant would be a dream-come-true. Each of these foodie musicians are living the dream, owning restaurants that span a wide variety of cuisines. Some are swanky and some seem schleppy, but what ties all of these musician-owned restaurants together (besides the fact we might just see a famous face across the dining room) is that... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole and More to Perform at White House Civil Rights Concert
This year, to celebrate February as Black History Month, the Obamas have planned something special—and we’re all invited. On Feb. 10, Barack and Michelle will host In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement, including performances by Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole and John Legend. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah have been tapped to emcee the event, which will be broadcast on PBS at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 11 (the night after the actual concert).... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 40 Best Sesame Street Guest Spots So Far
The 40th season of Sesame Street premiered on Nov. 10, 2009, promising guest spots from notable figures such as... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Secret Life of Bees
The big-screen adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd's... read more
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