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A Questlove-directed Tribeca Festival documentary traces Earth, Wind & Fire’s rise to global stardom while confronting Maurice White’s complex personal life, financial tensions, and the band’s inner dynamics, featuring interviews with Barack and Michelle Obama and peers, blending archival footage and animation to celebrate the group’s impact while revealing fractures behind the glitter; the film is streaming on HBO Max.
Questlove’s HBO documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight Of The World) traces how EW&F’s music, from Shining Star to September, transcends genres and generations through Maurice White’s visionary Afro‑futurism and key collaborations (including Stevie Wonder), linking the band’s universal appeal to Questlove’s Summer of Soul spirit; the film arrives amid a mood of cultural reflection and premieres June 7 on HBO.
In Questlove’s new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, Philip Bailey says the 1975 hit 'Reasons' came from a one-night stand with a woman who was in a relationship — not a love song, but a 'sex call' that many wedding playlists have kissed as romance. The film features insights from Anderson .Paak and H.E.R., plus appearances by Barack and Michelle Obama, and premiered at Tribeca before arriving on HBO on June 7.
Questlove's Tribeca documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire delivers an immersive, joyful portrait of the band—their cosmic funk and Afro-futurist ambition—while frankly detailing Maurice White's leadership and the group's tensions, all guided by Questlove's sharp musical analysis.
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.
Questlove reflects on Sly Stone's innovative artistry and the heavy burden of emotional expression and mental health challenges he faced, highlighting his influence on music and the importance of vulnerability in Black culture.
The article covers various entertainment news including Diddy's trial, the death of Sly Stone, updates from the Tribeca Film Festival, a review of Questlove's 'Sly Lives!', and Alex Cooper's allegations at the festival.
Questlove's documentary 'SLY LIVES!' explores the genius of funk pioneer Sly Stone and the immense pressure faced by Black artists, highlighting the burdens of Black excellence.
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.
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.
Producer and musician Questlove hosted a star-studded Uno game night, with celebrities including Taylor Swift, Trevor Noah, Channing Tatum, Jason Sudekis, Gigi Hadid, Common, and Cara Delevingne in attendance. Questlove shared photos of the event on Instagram, expressing the fun and excitement of the evening.
Taylor Swift attended a party at an exclusive cannabis club in New York City to celebrate Questlove's birthday. She played an adults-only version of Uno Dare with Jason Sudeikis. The party was catered by a cannabis chef and hosted at the members-only 'smokeasy' The Astor Club.
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.
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.
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.