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Jim Gilstrap: Soulful Voice Behind Good Times and a Wonderlove Icon Passes Away
entertainment1 day ago

Jim Gilstrap: Soulful Voice Behind Good Times and a Wonderlove Icon Passes Away

James “Jim” Gilstrap, a renowned session singer known for belting out the Good Times theme with Blinky Williams and for backing Stevie Wonder on hits like You Are the Sunshine of My Life, died at 79 from natural causes, his family said. A long-time Wonderlove vocalist, he contributed to numerous Wonder projects, released Swing Your Daddy (1975) and the Love Talk LP (1976), and worked with a who’s who of pop and R&B legends. He is survived by his wife Gloria and their children and was the last surviving member of a family of 10 siblings.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#good-times-theme#jim-gilstrap
Star-Studded Lineup to Kick Off Obama Presidential Center Opening
culture1 month ago

Star-Studded Lineup to Kick Off Obama Presidential Center Opening

Bruce Springsteen, U2’s Bono and The Edge, and Stevie Wonder headline the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening in Chicago on June 18, with a worldwide livestream at 11 a.m. CT; the event also features Michelle Obama and other stars, highlighting the values of the Obama presidency as the center opens to the public June 19, with the livestream available on the center’s site.

via Rolling Stone|
#bruce-springsteen#culture#obama-presidential-center
A-List Stars Set to Headline Obama Center Grand Opening
arts1 month ago

A-List Stars Set to Headline Obama Center Grand Opening

Block Club Chicago reports that Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, The Roots, Bono and The Edge, Christina Aguilera and additional celebrity performers will headline the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening in Woodlawn, with a Thursday celebration at John Lewis Plaza ahead of the center’s Juneteenth opening Friday. The weekend will feature performances, art activities, gardening programs and more; the campus will be open to the public for free while museum tickets are sold out, and events will be livestreamed on the Obama Foundation channels.

via Block Club Chicago|
#arts#bruce-springsteen#grand-opening
Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in Star-Studded Gala
entertainment3 months ago

Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in Star-Studded Gala

Eddie Murphy was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award at a star-studded gala that raised more than $2.5 million for AFI’s education programs. The tribute featured remarks from Dave Chappelle, performances by Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder, and further praise from peers like Mike Myers, celebrating Murphy’s nearly 50-year career and enduring impact on comedy and film.

via AP News|
#afi-life-achievement-award#chappelle#eddie-murphy
Mariah Carey Celebrated by Stars at MusiCares Gala
music5 months ago

Mariah Carey Celebrated by Stars at MusiCares Gala

Mariah Carey’s expansive career was honored at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala during Grammy weekend, with a cross-genre lineup including Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Momsen, the Foo Fighters, Kesha, John Legend and more, plus a surprise Stevie Wonder appearance; Carey accepted the award amid tributes praising her songwriting and influence, ending with a communal performance of All I Want for Christmas Is You.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#grammy-weekend#mariah-carey#music
Swift Among SHOF’s Young Inductees, Yet Stevie Wonder Is the Youngest Ever
music6 months ago

Swift Among SHOF’s Young Inductees, Yet Stevie Wonder Is the Youngest Ever

Taylor Swift, at 36, is among the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s youngest inductees, and Billboard lists eight writers who were 42 or younger at induction, with Stevie Wonder (32) the youngest ever, followed by Jimmy Webb, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Marvin Hamlisch, Bernie Taupin, and Swift. The piece notes Swift as the youngest woman ever inducted and mentions potential future Johnny Mercer Award eligibility.

via Billboard|
#bernie-taupin#induction#music
"Beyoncé's iHeartRadio Music Awards Triumph: From Honoring Her Kids to Stevie Wonder's Harmonica on 'Jolene' Cover"
music-awards2 years ago

"Beyoncé's iHeartRadio Music Awards Triumph: From Honoring Her Kids to Stevie Wonder's Harmonica on 'Jolene' Cover"

Beyoncé won the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and revealed that Stevie Wonder played harmonica on her cover of "Jolene" from her new album "Cowboy Carter." She thanked Wonder for his influence and spoke about the challenges of being an innovator in the music industry. The album features collaborations with artists like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone, and was inspired by her 2016 CMA performance with the Chicks.

via New York Post |
#beyonce#cowboy-carter#iheartradio-music-awards
"Beyoncé's Innovative and Edgy iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 Appearance"
entertainment2 years ago

"Beyoncé's Innovative and Edgy iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 Appearance"

Beyoncé was honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, presented to her by Stevie Wonder. She expressed gratitude for the recognition and delivered a powerful speech about the challenges of innovation and the importance of embracing art without preconceived notions. Beyoncé dedicated the award to fellow innovators and thanked her team, husband, and children for their support.

via CNN|
#beyonce#entertainment#iheartradio-music-awards
"Beyoncé's Memorable Moments at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards"
music-awards2 years ago

"Beyoncé's Memorable Moments at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards"

Beyoncé accepted the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, dedicating it to her musical inspirations and emphasizing the importance of innovation in the face of criticism. She thanked Stevie Wonder for his influence and collaboration, and expressed gratitude for the recognition. Her new album, Cowboy Carter, features collaborations with various artists and has been in the making for over five years. Despite initial plans to release it earlier, Beyoncé trusted in divine timing and the album's lead single, "Texas Hold 'Em," made history by reaching No. 1 on both the Hot Country Songs chart and the Billboard Hot 100.

via Pitchfork|
#beyonce#cowboy-carter#iheartradio-music-awards
"Beyoncé's iHeartRadio Awards Speeches: From Honors to Harmonicas"
music2 years ago

"Beyoncé's iHeartRadio Awards Speeches: From Honors to Harmonicas"

Beyoncé revealed at the iHeartRadio Music Awards that Stevie Wonder played harmonica on her cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” from her new album “Cowboy Carter,” thanking him for inspiring her and making a way for all artists. She also emphasized the importance of innovation in her speech, dedicating the award to innovators and pioneers in the music industry. The album, released in March, features collaborations with various artists including Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Willie Nelson.

via Variety|
#beyonce#cowboy-carter#iheartradio-music-awards
"2024 GRAMMYs: Tribute to Late Icons Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz & More"
music2 years ago

"2024 GRAMMYs: Tribute to Late Icons Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz & More"

The 2024 GRAMMYs featured a star-studded tribute to late music icons, including performances honoring Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffett, Sinead O'Connor, Burt Bacharach, Clarence Avant, and more. Additionally, Miley Cyrus won Record of the Year for "Flowers," Taylor Swift made history with her fourth Album of the Year win, Burna Boy delivered a vibrant Afro-fusion performance, and Victoria Monét was awarded Best New Artist.

via The GRAMMYs|
#grammys#lenny-kravitz#miley-cyrus