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Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson joined a who’s-who of music at Clive Davis’s funeral in New York, with Kenny G performing, tributes from Barry Manilow and Dionne Warwick, and a letter from Paul Simon; Davis, who died at 94, was lauded as a tireless champion who helped launch iconic careers.
The funeral of legendary music executive Clive Davis, who died at 94, featured moving speeches by Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Dionne Warwick and more, and a standout performance by Jennifer Hudson singing Hallelujah and I Will Always Love You; the Central Synagogue service in Midtown Manhattan was livestreamed and included Kenny G, with anecdotes from his family, closing with a mix of Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Springsteen’s Born to Run to honor his enduring impact on the music industry.
Usher delivered an electrifying 15-minute Super Bowl halftime show, featuring surprise guests Alicia Keys, Jermaine Durpri, and H.E.R. He performed hits like "Caught Up," "Love In This Club," and "Yeah!" with Lil Jon and Ludacris, but Justin Bieber, despite rumors, did not make an appearance. The Kansas City Chiefs ultimately won the game 25-22 in overtime.
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are showcasing over 100 works from their art collection in an exhibition titled "Giants" at the Brooklyn Museum's Great Hall. The collection, which includes pieces by prominent Black artists such as Kehinde Wiley and Derrick Adams, highlights the couple's role as influential collectors in the art world. The exhibition also serves to increase the visibility of Black artists in the market. While the couple has resigned from the museum board to avoid conflict of interest, they are preparing to donate several works to the museum. The Brooklyn Museum continues to blend pop culture with art, aiming to attract a wider audience and add cultural value through such exhibitions.
Broadway's 2024 lineup is packed with high-profile shows, including musical adaptations of "The Notebook" and "Water for Elephants," Jeremy Strong in an Ibsen revival, Alicia Keys' jukebox musical "Hell's Kitchen," and the first major revival of "The Wiz." Steve Carell and Rachel McAdams are set to make their Broadway debuts, and revivals of classics like "Uncle Vanya" and "An Enemy of the People" are also on the docket. The industry is buzzing with anticipation as these productions aim to bring Broadway back to its pre-pandemic glory.