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Michele Amabile Angermiller “American Idol” may be a platform for aspiring unknown singers to showcase their talent outside of their bedrooms, but some contestants may have an advantage over others: being born into famous families. Season 21 has already shown several so-called “Nepo Babies” — contestants with ties to the entertainment business — competing for the crown, including Kaya Stewart, daughter of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics (pictured). “With all your different opportunities and connections and stuff, how did you even land on ‘American Idol?’” Judge Katy Perry asked before her audition.

Eurythmics‘ Dave Stewart has joined his daughter Kaya Stewart for her American Idol audition, where he backed her up on guitar.The pair – who were greeted with astonishment from judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry – performed an original song, ‘This Tattoo’. Prior to the performance, Richie pointed out that he had been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year with Dave Stewart and Eurythmics, while Perry called Dave Stewart’s presence a “blast from the past”.Perry then went on to ask Kaya why she had chosen to audition for American Idol “with all the different opportunities and connections and stuff” that she has through her father, while Richie said he thought it was a great feeling to know that “[American Idol] is now a creative destination for artists”.Watch Kaya and Dave Stewart perform ‘This Tattoo’ on American Idol below.Kaya Stewart went on to pass her audition and will compete on the ongoing 21st season of American Idol.In January this year, the Eurythmics – the duo of singer-songwriter Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart – celebrated the 40th anniversary of their hit song ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’.Lennox said of the track’s milestone anniversary on Instagram: “It’s almost impossible to believe that ‘Sweet Dreams are Made of This’ was released forty years ago! It has continued to travel the world and the seven seas ever since, which is a wonderful and miraculous story all to itself!”Eurthymics also reunited for a rare live performance at last year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, coinciding with the duo’s induction.

won’t lie to you, it was emotional.Eurythmics member Dave Stewart caused a stir on Sunday’s “American Idol” episode when he provided backup music for his daughter Kaya, who was auditioning for the popular singing competition.“The backup musician is who,” quipped judge Lionel Richie as Stewart walked into the audition room.Katy Perry looked on at Stewart’s entrance with a mixture of shock and confusion before realizing who it was after the musician introduced himself simply as “Dave.” “Oh my god, blast from the past,” squealed Perry.Stewart then revealed what it was like growing up with a famous dad who was on the road touring. “Music has been a part of my life since before I was even born,” said the younger Stewart.

 judges were caught off-guard by a familiar face on Sunday's final audition episode. When 22-year-old singer Kaya Stewart took to the stage, she brought her famous dad, Dave Stewart, one-half of the Eurythmics, along to play backup guitar.«Oh wait, what?» judge Lionel Richie exclaimed as the 70-year-old British musician walked through the door.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com A new, hot literary collab just dropped: Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Lemony Snicket from “A Series of Unfortunate Events” fame are partnering up for an illustrated and annotated edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic novel “Pinocchio.” Variety has the first look of the little wooden boy, reimagined by Mignola. Teaming back up with award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, Mignola returned to his gothic roots for a reimagining of the centuries-old story that will be published by Beehive Books. But despite the wooden boy’s recent, Oscar-winning popularity, Pinocchio has always influenced Mignola’s oeuvre. “This is a book I’ve loved since I read it when I was a young teenager,” Mignola told Variety. “I really think between this and Dracula, this is what’s formed whatever the hell it is I do, my sensibilities.” When first approached by Beehive Books to contribute to their collection of reworked literary classics, Mignola was hesitant, unsure of what he could bring to this translation, “I got spooked because it’s been so well-illustrated over the years.”

Sir Brian May will be among those recognised at Buckingham Palace later after he was given a knighthood in the New Year Honours. As the virtuoso guitarist in rock band Queen, the 75-year-old is responsible for some of the biggest riffs in popular music, from the solo on Don’t Stop Me Now to the melodic strums of Somebody To Love.

Against her initial wishes, Dolly Parton was inducted into the US Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on Saturday night. She also performed at the event, including playing a new song called ‘Rockin’ and her best known song ‘Jolene’, for which she was joined by Pink, Brandi Carlile and fellow inductees Pat Benatar, Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, and – most surprisingly – Rob Halford of Judas Priest.Parton originally asked to be removed from the running for this year’s inductees, saying that – as a country artist – she didn’t feel she had “earned” the right to be included in a Hall Of Fame with a rock n roll remit.

Stevie Nicks has featured on a new collaborative song to raise money for the Ukraine relief effort.The song, ‘Face To Face’, is part of the ‘Collaborate For Peace’ project from Eurythmics‘ Dave Stewart, Russian musician Boris Grebenshchikov and Ukrainian Serhii Babkin. All proceeds will go to the Global United24 initiative from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Nicks said in a statement: “Since the day the war began, I have carried Ukraine and its people in my heart. I am so honoured to sing on this song written by my friend Dave Stewart, Boris Grebenshchikov and Serhii Babkin.

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St Vincent covered Fleetwood Mac during her residency on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.The musician, real name Annie Clark, has just finished a new week-long stint on Colbert that’s seen her playing songs alongside the show’s in-house band, Stay Human.They covered Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’ on Friday (July 30) and you can watch the moment here:On an earlier show, Colbert asked Clark about her Dallas hometown in Texas. After joking about Dallas’ “sibling rivalry” with Austin and Houston, the presenter asked if she’d ever sung the National Anthem at a Dallas Cowboy’s game.“No, but I’ve been trying to,” Clark said.

St Vincent is set to play a new week long residency on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.As Deadline notes, the residency will be a part of a new series that will also see artists such as James Taylor and the Eagles’ Joe Walsh take part in a weekly series of gigs on the show.The residencies will kick off on July 25 with the first one seeing a week-long set of performances from St Vincent, aka Annie Clark.Taylor will follow a week later on August 1 and Walsh on August 8.Back in June, St. Vincent covered Eurythmics‘ classic hit ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’ at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 ceremony.The singer-songwriter kicked off the ceremony with her rendition of the track, ahead of the band’s induction that took place at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York City.She later came to the podium to recount the time she first caught a glimpse of the band – featuring Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart – on MTV when a “beautiful, orange-haired androgynous creature appeared wearing a suit and tie.”“They were scary, they were sexy, they were smart and they were impossibly cool,” she added about the band via the Associated Press.Elsewhere, earlier this year St.

Mariah Carey wore an eye-popping ensemble when she was spotted signing records for fans in New York City this week.The 53-year-old pop diva unleashed her animal instinct by wrapping herself in a glimmering leopard print skirt that fluttered in the breeze.Also with the songbird was her beau Bryan Tanaka. On the town:Mariah Carey wore an eye-popping ensemble when she was spotted signing records for fans in New York City this week with her beau Bryan TanakaMariah teamed the skirt with a statement black top that plunged to emphasize her ample endowments during her night out.The busty bombshell sharpened her screen siren features with makeup and let her highlighted hair cascade freely over her shoulders.

After a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits — not to mention a two-year pandemic delay — Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.

Lil Nas X displayed his original fashion sense and a new hairdo while attending the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis in New York on Thursday.The Old Town Road musician, 23, rocked a head of voluminous tight blonde curls, and sported a priest-like high-collar black jacket with a built-in stole that featured a light grey V-shaped pattern throughout.The star-studded bash was also attended by St. Vincent, 39, who showed off her toned legs in a grey plaid Gucci blazer, and a black bralette paired with a matching mini skirt and platform boots.

HELLO! magazine, Joss Stone has spoken of her joy at becoming a mother. The singer, 34, has one-year-old daughter Violet with boyfriend Cody DaLuz.MORE: The Masked Singer winner Joss Stone shares her 'silly sausage' casserole recipe"It's better than all the other things, ever," she tells the magazine.WATCH: Joss Stone shares very rare video of partner Cody"If you take all the jobs, travels and songs, just give me my baby and I'm fine. I'm the same person and it doesn't stop me from doing things because I love my job and if I'm not being creative I can get a little bit moody.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt’s been a long time coming — two years, in fact — but the Songwriters Hall of Fame has confirmed that its twice-pandemic delayed 51 Annual Induction & Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at its longtime location, the Marriott Marquis New York’s Times Square.The 2022 date, originally set for June 10, 2020, will induct previously announced songwriters, Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Ernie Isley / Marvin Isley / O’Kelly Isley / Ronald Isley / Rudolph Isley / Chris Jasper (the Isley Brothers), Steve Miller, Pharrell Williams / Chad Hugo (the Neptunes), Rick Nowels and William “Mickey” Stevenson. Master songwriter Paul Williams will be receiving the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award and Universal Music Publishing Chairman-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the Abe Olman Publisher Award.

Lily Moayeri There was an air of unwanted mystery surrounding Lo Moon when the Los Angeles-based group debuted. Touring extensively in 2016 and 2017, ahead of its first album which arrived in early 2018, the band released but one song during that time — “Loveless,” which owes more than its name to the seminal album by drone rockers My Bloody Valentine — and made it available exclusively on DSPs.

Jonathan Cohen Daryl Hall will put the spotlight on his 40-plus-year solo career outside of Hall and Oates with the release of a new compilation and a solo tour with special guest Todd Rundgren this spring. The 30-track “BeforeAfter” will arrive via Legacy Recordings on April 1, the same day Hall returns to the live stage at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre.“I picked the songs I thought were right and significant and meaningful throughout this whole body of work,” Hall tells Variety of “BeforeAfter,” which spans his 1980 Robert Fripp-produced solo debut “Sacred Songs” up through 2011’s “Laughing Down Crying,” which was co-produced by Hall and Oates’ longtime associate, the late T-Bone Wolk.

Annie Lennox has told fans she needs to seek out some silence for the start of the year as she looked back at old artwork of herself.

Dave Stewart gained worldwide fame as one-half of the Eurythmics with Annie Lennox, beginning with their 1983 hit song Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).The multi-instrumentalist would go on to become a coveted writer and record producer for other top artists like Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Mick Jagger,Jon Bon Jovi,Bryan Ferry,Stevie Nicks,Joss Stone and No Doubt.And Stewart has revealed he worked with the relatively unknown Katy Perry at his studio in Surrey, England, inspiring her to write her 2008 hit I Kissed A Girl.