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Lizzo is speaking out about the criticism of her music that "disturbs" her the most. The 34-year-old singer and rapper told Vanity Fair that the claim that her music was created for White people was the "biggest criticism" that she had received, adding that it was a "critical conversation" with regard to Black artists.

Tracee Ellis Ross looked pretty in two pink themed outfits in NYC on Tuesday.The star was seen heading in and out of the Today show where she talked up her new project The Hair Tales while sharing a story about her mother Diana Ross.'I recorded songs, I sang on a stage with a live audience and a live mic, and I do all these big, scary things in my life … somehow when I share the singing thing with my mom, it’s terrifying,' Ross to Hoda & Jenna. On point with her fashion: Tracee Ellis Ross looked pretty in two pink themed outfits in NYC on Tuesday.

Lizzo regularly faces criticism targeting her body, sense of style and everything else under the sun, but the perception that disturbs her «the most» is that she makes music for a white audience. In a new cover story for, the «About Damn Time» singer addressed the oft-repeated judgment that her music is somehow geared toward white listeners, noting that it's «such a critical conversation when it comes to Black artists.»«When Black people see a lot of white people in the audience, they think, 'Well this isn't for me, this is for them.' The thing is, when a Black artist reaches a certain level of popularity, it's going to be a predominantly white crowd,» she explains. «I was so startled when I watched [YouTube clips of gospel great] Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was an innovator of rock and roll.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic In “Is That Black Enough for You?!?,” Elvis Mitchell’s highly pleasurable and eye-opening movie-love documentary about the American Black cinema revolution of the late ’60s and ’70s, Billy Dee Williams, now 85 but still spry, tells a funny story about what it was like to play Louis McKay, the dapper love object and would-be savior of Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings the Blues.” The year was 1972, and African-American audiences had rarely (if ever) been given the chance to gawk at a movie star of color who was not just this sexy but this showcased for his sexiness. Louis was like Clark Gable with a dash of Marvin Gaye; when he was on that promenade stairway, Williams says that he just about fell in love with himself. That’s how unprecedented the whole thing was. The actor recalls how the lighting was fussed over (we see a shot in which Louis appears bathed in an old-movie glow), and how unreal that was to him on the set. At the time, Black actors didn’t get lighting like that. But Black audiences drank it in with a better-late-than-never swoon, even as they knew that this was a representation they’d been denied for more than half a century.

Nikki Blonsky has announced on social media of her engagement to her partner Hailey Jo Jenson. Blonsky was thrilled to share the news, saying that the “greatest blessing in life is real love.”Best known for her role as Tracy Turnbald in the popular 2007 film adaptation of the hit musical, Hairspray, Blonsky announced her engagement on Instagram.

Ashlee Simpson appeared stylish and happy on Friday as she stepped out in Studio City, California.The 37-year-old mom-of-three rocked a plunging black top, baring a bit of her cleavage, days after her triumphant return to the stage.On Wednesday she joined Demi Lovato in Los Angeles for a surprise duet of her 2004 smash hit La La.

Tracee Ellis Ross made her presence felt at the inaugural Albie Awards when they were thrown in New York City on Thursday.Co-hosted by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her movie star husband George Clooney, the event played host to a glittering star-studded guest list.And the 49-year-old daughter of Diana Ross was among the cavalcade of celebrities who flooded into the New York Public library at the fete. Radiant: Tracee Ellis Ross made her presence felt at the inaugural Albie Awards when they were thrown in New York City on ThursdayShe brought back the 80s with her extravagant style, modeling a voluminous frou-frou black dress with highlighter yellow accents.

Tracee Ellis Ross took her hair to new heights as she stepped out in New York City on Wednesday.The Blackish actress, 49, looked sharp in a standout look that saw her dawn a black power suit with a bulbous ponytail.Ross, who founded haircare line Pattern, proved she knows how to command attention as she turned heads in the Big Apple.  Eye-catching: Tracee Ellis Ross took her hair to new heights as she stepped out in New York City on WednesdayEllis, the daughter of legendary Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein, walked confidently in the plunging jacket.She bared her cleavage and clear complexion in the look, which cinched at her waist before flaring into a peplum shape.  The sleeves of her blazer were turned out at the ends, flashing a bit of the white lining and creating a noticeable contrast with her dark suit.Matching her top half, she donned loose-fitting slacks that she punctuated with a pair of heeled, black leather boots.  Smart: The Blackish actress, 49, looked sharp in a standout look that saw her dawn a black power suit with a bulbous ponytailThe Girlfriends alum looked absolutely stunning as she left her hotel in the big city, flashing a soft smile at onlookers.Ross didn't shy away from displaying her few strands of gray hair in her sleek, slicked ponytail.The hair was perched perfectly at the top of her dome, wrapped with textured hair at the base before spilling out into a swell that covered her ears.Still, she kept glamorous with a pair of dangling, silver-toned chain link earrings that framed her face.  Stunner: Ross, who founded haircare line Pattern, proved she knows how to command attention as she turned heads in the Big AppleTracee skipped jewelry elsewhere, keeping the attention centered around her

vague Instagram posts featuring a road and a steering wheel, Bruce Springsteen announced today that he’ll be dropping a new album of soul covers, “Only the Strong Survive,” on November 11. This will be the ageless rocker’s 21st studio album, which “celebrates 15 soul music gems from the legendary catalogues of Motown, Gamble and Huff, Stax and many more,” according to the announcement.In a video message posted on social media, Springsteen said his latest project will also put his vocals front and center — something he said has always played “second, third or fourth” to other elements in his music like composition, arrangements and melodies. “In my own memoir, I gave my voice a little short shrift by saying I i didn’t think I had much of one,” he said in a video announcing “Only The Strong Survive.”“I decided to do something I had never done before, make some music that is centered around singing, around challenging my voice.

There’s a new Bruce Springsteen album on the way.

Bruce Springsteen has announced his new album, ‘Only The Strong Survive’ – listen to his cover of Frank Wilson’s ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ below.After teasing the announcement yesterday (September 28), Springsteen has now confirmed that his next record, billed as a collection of “15 soul music greats”, will be released on November 11 via Columbia (pre-order here).In an announcement video shared this afternoon (September 29) that you can watch below, Springsteen told his fans that the record will celebrate an array of soul music classics from such catalogues as Motown, Gamble and Huff and Stax.“I wanted to make an album where I just sang,” Springsteen said. “And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies?“I’ve taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray and Scott Walker, among many others. I’ve tried to do justice to them all — and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music.“My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor With lead vocals by Springsteen, “Only The Strong Survive” features songs from the catalogs of Motown and Stax Records, the songwriting duo of Gamble and Huff and more. This album, Springsteen’s 21st studio outing, will also feature guest vocals by soul great Sam Moore, as well as contributions from the E Street Horns, string arrangements by Rob Mathes, and backing vocals by Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Dennis Collins and Fonzi Thornton. Bruce Springsteen commented: “I wanted to make an album where I just sang. And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies? I’ve taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray, and Scott Walker, among many others. I’ve tried to do justice to them all—and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music. My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it. I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved making it.”

Will.i.am has claimed he was the inspiration behind Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’ remix EP.Earlier this year, Beyoncé released a four-track EP featuring remixes of the ‘Renaissance’ track from the likes of Honey Dijon, Terry Hunter and Nita Aviance.According to will.i.am though, the whole thing would never have happened without him. Speaking to Metro, he said: “I was in France and her song (‘Break My Soul’) came out and I’m like, ‘I wish the beat did this.’ So I called my collab partner and we did it remotely on FYI, a collaboration tool.”The Black-Eyed Peas singer then claimed “they weren’t thinking about remixes until I sent it.”“They put out a remix EP and my song’s first one on it – and I inspired it,” he continued.

They were some of the biggest music acts in their day. And now their kids are close pals.On Thursday Michael Jackson's 24-year-old daughter Paris Jackson was seen cuddling up to Diana Ross' 34-year-old son Evan Ross.The longtime friends were attending the Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS in West Hollywood. Both Michael and Diana were friends of the Cleopatra actress.

On Thursday, Sony Pictures unveiled the first trailer for its fully-authorized Whitney Houston biopic - I Wanna Dance with Somebody - but fans were concerned that Naomi Ackie didn't resemble her enough.The British 30-year-old (The Score, Master of None) 'put in a year of rigorous preparation' to embody the late R&B belter and also executive produced Kasi Lemmons' film hitting US theaters December 21.And while Whitney fans praised Naomi's speaking voice - they took to Twitter to say she looked more like Houston's Cinderella castmate Brandy, Heather Headley, or Alfre Woodard. What do you think? On Thursday, Sony Pictures unveiled the first trailer for its fully-authorized Whitney Houston biopic - I Wanna Dance with Somebody - but fans were concerned that Naomi Ackie didn't resemble her enoughThe preview begins in 1983 with Cissy Houston (Tamara Tunie) telling her 20-year-old daughter nicknamed 'Nippy' to sing for her at her New York nightclub, Sweetwaters, because she had lost her voice.Whitney is then seen singing the first line of How Will I Know in front of RCA Music Group CEO Clive Davis (Stanley Tucci), which is historically inaccurate.

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts are a veritable power couple in journalism, and while the two had to spend some time apart this week, they're finally back together.MORE: Deborah Roberts looks back on family loss during emotional periodDeborah shared photographs on social media from her first major outing as she returned to New York, that being a Diana Ross concert.VIDEO: Al Roker shares 'nerves' with fans amid New York weather warningWhat made it even more special was that Al had made it a surprise night for the two in the lead up to their wedding anniversary this week."When @dianaross is in town during your anniversary week…and your sweetie organized the surprise.

Roxy Music are rumoured to be taking on the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury Festival 2023.The Bryan Ferry-fronted band recently reunited for their first live shows since 2011 to mark the 50th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, which came out in 1972.Having kicked off in Toronto, Canada last Wednesday (September 7), the group’s current North American run of dates will be followed by a trio of UK headline concerts next month. That stint will conclude with a gig at The O2 in London on October 14.Last Friday (September 9), a member of the trusted Glastonbury site eFestivals tweeted: “I’m hearing that Roxy Music will do the legends slot at next year’s Glastonbury.“Like all rumours it might be wrong but I don’t think it is.”Additionally, Roxy Music are listed as “TBC” (to be confirmed) on eFestivals‘ Glasto ’23 line-up page.

Los Angeles on Friday. The Detroit native shielded herself against germs with a black face mask in addition to a clear, full-face visor.  The 78-year-old legendary music artist wore an all black outfit that she complemented with a red and black plaid jacket.

later explained to Ellen DeGeneres, “If we don’t stand up for what we believe in and if we don’t fight for our rights, pretty soon we’re going to have as much rights as the meat on our own bones. And I am not a piece of meat.” Other notable Aries moments include Lil Nas X’s incendiary 2021 performance and fellow ram Diana Ross playfully bouncing Lil Kim’s teet onstage in 1999.

said in a video announcement posted to social media on Tuesday.“The Office” actor B.J., Novak, Marvel star Simu Liu, comedian Iliza Shlesinger, “The Talk” host and “Criminal Minds” star Aisha Tyler, comedian and “I Love My Dad” actor Patton Oswalt and the WNBA’s Candace Parker round out the cast. Celebrities will play for the chance to score money for a charity of their choice.“Let’s hope they’ve been reading more than screenplays,” Bialik quipped.

Los Angeles earlier on Monday.  The Pieces Of Me singer, 37, and the musician, 33, appeared to be in high spirits as they stepped out hand-in-hand into the summer heat. The couple, who share two children, are preparing to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary later this month on August 30.