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Questlove Says Michael Biopic Captured MJ’s Soul, Despite Timeline Quibbles
entertainment1 month ago

Questlove Says Michael Biopic Captured MJ’s Soul, Despite Timeline Quibbles

Questlove praises Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic for stripping away spectacle to reveal MJ as a person and capturing his soul, even though he initially flagged timeline missteps (years and outfits) before putting the notes aside. The film follows MJ from the Jackson 5 era through the Bad period, with Jaafar Jackson starring, and a supporting cast including Kat Graham, Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long and Kendrick Sampson. It opens in U.S. theaters on April 24.

via billboard.com|
#antoine-fuqua#entertainment#jaafar-jackson
"Questlove Defends 2024 Roots Picnic Lineup Featuring Lil Wayne, André 3000, and Jill Scott"
music-festival2 years ago

"Questlove Defends 2024 Roots Picnic Lineup Featuring Lil Wayne, André 3000, and Jill Scott"

The Roots Picnic 2024 lineup announcement featuring Sexyy Red prompted backlash, but Questlove defended her inclusion, emphasizing the need for a well-rounded lineup and diversity of acts at the festival, while addressing criticism of her support for Trump and the notion of balancing the day out with different stages and events.

via Stereogum|
#backlash#lineup#music-festival
"Controversy and Excitement Surround 2024 Roots Picnic Lineup"
music2 years ago

"Controversy and Excitement Surround 2024 Roots Picnic Lineup"

Questlove faces backlash for including rapper Sexyy Red in the lineup for this year's Roots Picnic music festival, with fans expressing disappointment and criticism over the decision. The festival, known for hosting a diverse range of artists, will feature headliners such as Lil Wayne, Nas, and Jill Scott, but the inclusion of Sexyy Red has sparked controversy due to her past support of former president Donald Trump and her provocative image. Despite the backlash, some defended the decision, emphasizing the diversity of Hip Hop and the need to embrace different artists.

via HipHopDX|
#backlash#hip-hop#music
entertainment3 years ago

Janet Jackson's Philly Birthday Bash with Questlove

Janet Jackson celebrated her 57th birthday at the Divine Lorraine Hotel in Philly with a party hosted by Questlove. Fans were able to celebrate alongside the pop icon, who was presented with a two-tier strawberry shortcake with cream cheese frosting made by Darnel's Cakes. Jackson is currently on her Together Again tour and will perform in Allentown and Atlantic City later this week.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#birthday-party#darnels-cakes#divine-lorraine-hotel
Remembering Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Tribute to the Late Japanese Composer.
music3 years ago

Remembering Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Tribute to the Late Japanese Composer.

Musicians and admirers pay tribute to Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died at age 71 after years of living with cancer. Collaborators and fans including Alva Noto, Questlove, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Jean-Michel Jarre remember Sakamoto's influential work with Yellow Magic Orchestra, widely considered the godfathers of techno. Sakamoto's final album, 12, was recorded in 2021 and 2022 and features song titles reflecting the dates each track was composed.

via Pitchfork|
#alva-noto#music#oneohtrix-point-never
Questlove to helm Disney's live-action/hybrid Aristocats remake.
entertainment3 years ago

Questlove to helm Disney's live-action/hybrid Aristocats remake.

Questlove, founding member of The Roots, will make his feature film directing debut with Disney's live-action/hybrid remake of The Aristocats. He will also produce and oversee the music for the movie. The film will be based on the 1970 Disney animated feature about a Persian cat and her kittens who are set to inherit their owner's fortune but are shipped off to the country by a greedy butler. They meet a charming alley cat named Thomas O'Malley and learn about life on the streets before making their way back to the city to reclaim their home.

via Daily Mail|
#disney#entertainment#live-action
Sly Stone's Memoir: A Wild Ride of Creative Pursuits.
arts-and-entertainment3 years ago

Sly Stone's Memoir: A Wild Ride of Creative Pursuits.

Questlove, the musician and producer, is starting his own book imprint within MCD Books called AUWA Books, where he will acquire an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction that ranges from memoir and books by social media stars to works about music history and business. Thompson described the imprint as akin to starting a music label. He wants to give overlooked cultural figures and movements their due and offer a platform to those who otherwise would have never been heard of. The imprint's first release will be a memoir from the songwriter and producer Sly Stone, titled "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)."

via The New York Times|
#arts-and-entertainment#mcd-books#memoir
Soulful R&B singer Bobby Caldwell dies at 71.
music3 years ago

Soulful R&B singer Bobby Caldwell dies at 71.

R&B singer Bobby Caldwell, known for his hit single "What You Won't Do For Love," has died at the age of 71. Caldwell broke barriers in the R&B genre and his songs have been sampled across genres by artists ranging from Tupac Shakur to Ella Mai. He later transitioned to songwriting, penning tunes for Neil Diamond and Roberta Flack. Questlove led tributes to Caldwell on Instagram, lamenting the fact that he never got to meet Caldwell in person.

via BBC|
#bobby-caldwell#music#music-legends
Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer, passes away at 71.
music3 years ago

Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer, passes away at 71.

Bobby Caldwell, the influential singer and songwriter known for hits such as What You Won’t Do for Love, has died at the age of 71 after a long illness. Caldwell's music spanned across many genres and was sampled by artists such as Tupac Shakur, Common, The Notorious BIG, and John Legend. He was born in Manhattan in 1951 and raised in Miami, where he was exposed to the city’s Latin, Haitian, reggae and R&B music.

via The Guardian|
#bobby-caldwell#music#questlove