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Neil Pond A candlelight vigil in Nashville Wednesday night drew hundreds to grieve the victims of the mass school shooting which claimed six lives earlier this week, with local residents Sheryl Crow and Margo Price among those offering performances as part of the public grieving. The event was relatively brief — only about half an hour — but powerful and moving, attended by First Lady Jill Biden, a host of local and state elected officials, police officers, and clergy, along with the musicians who performed songs obviously chosen with great care for the somber occasion. Sheryl Crow, who has spent more than 15 years as a Nashville-area resident, accompanied herself at a piano to sing “I Shall Believe,” a hymn-like track from her breakthrough album “Tuesday Night Music Club.” The crowd soaked up the hopeful balm of the spiritually tinged ballad in the wake of the shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School, the small Christian elementary academy where three children and three adults were killed by a 28-year-old assailant carrying two assault weapons and a pistol.

Iggy Pop has released a new short documentary about the making of his new album ‘Every Loser’, which sees him interviewed by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea alongside behind-the-scenes footage from the studio.The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from Pop’s first forays into songwriting and the forming of the Stooges to how he likes to get himself up in the morning. The trick, if you’re wondering, is to force yourself into being in a good mood.“If you’re not in a good mood – fool yourself, motherfucker”, he says.

Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton formed a friendship decades ago and, in the years since, have communicated over the phone and via FaceTime, but only recently met in person for the first time.ET was on the set of Parton's soundstage in Nashville, where Warwick and Parton were filming the music video — produced and co-directed by Warwick's son, Damon Elliott — for their duet, «Peace Like a River.» The music video and the new track drop Friday.It came as quite a shock when Warwick answered «right here» after being asked if she remembered the first time they met.«For me, yeah,» Warwick tells ET's Rachel Smith.«Yeah, 'cause somebody said, how long have you known Dionne?» Parton asked rhetorically.«We had spent time on the phone. We had done the FaceTime thing and we looked at each other,» Warwick continued, «but this is the first time I've had the pleasure to give her a hug.»Parton said she was excited on the ride over to the soundstage with Warwick because, at last, they were able to make this legendary meetup happen.«I was so excited this morning because when I was riding with you, somebody asked how long have you known Dionne.

Chuck Jackson, an R&B singer who took “Any Day Now” to the Top 25 in 1962 and had some two dozen singles hit the Hot 100 during the decade, has died. He was 85.

Thania Garcia Chuck Jackson, a vocalist of the doo-wop group Del-Vikings and the singer in Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard’s “Any Day Now,” died on Feb. 16 in Atlanta. He was 85. News of his passing was confirmed in a Facebook post by Ady Croasdell of Ace Records’ Kent Records division, a UK label that had been reissuing his recordings. No cause of death was given. “There are confirmed reports that one of the very greatest soul singers of all time, Chuck Jackson, died on February 16th,” Croasdell wrote. “His 60s and 70s recordings are hugely important works, revered as much now as on release…His passing will be deeply felt around the world.”

Burt Bacharach has died aged 94.

The music community has been paying tribute to Burt Bacharach, who has died aged 94. A representative confirmed to media that the legendary music-maker died on Wednesday at home in LA of natural causes.Born in Kansas City, Bacharach studied music at universities and schools in Montreal, New York and California.

Dionne Warwick, whose career is forever linked to the man who wrote so many of her hit songs, remembered Burt Bacharach today, releasing a statement on the late composer and calling him her dear friend and musical partner while conceding the two “had their run ins.”

Tributes poured in Thursday for legendary composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94 at home in Los Angeles. Bacharach composed more than 500 songs including Say A Little Prayer and Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, and over the course of his career was heaped with honors including six Grammy Awards.During seven decades of work, he wrote for a string of A-list stars including Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Tom Jones, Barbra Streisand and Dusty Springfield. Michael Keaton, whose first starring role was in the 1982 film Night Shift scored by Bacharach, led the celebrity testimonials on social media.He posted an Instagram photo of the death announcement appearing on CNN and wrote in the caption simply: 'Legend.' Dearly departed: Tributes poured in Thursday for legendary composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94 at home in Los Angeles; he is pictured in 1969 Legend: Michael Keaton, whose first starring role was in the 1982 film Night Shift scored by Bacharach, led the celebrity testimonials Mourning: Alec Baldwin, who once sang Bacharach and Hal David's song What The World Needs Now Is Love on 30 Rock, wrote: 'Rest in peace the great Burt Bacharach...'Alec Baldwin, who once sang Bacharach and Hal David's song What The World Needs Now Is Love on 30 Rock, wrote: 'Rest in peace the great Burt Bacharach...'Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson, who previously cited Bacharach as one of his prime influences, rhapsodized about the late songwriter on Twitter.'I’m so sad to hear about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work,' wrote Wilson.

Sheryl Crow stunned alongside the dazzling duo Halle and Chloe Bailey on Friday night when all three stars attended the MusiCares Person of the Year gala in Los Angeles.The Real Gone singer, 60 – who recently performed at the American Heart Association's starry charity concert – rocked black leather pants and a plunging gray top with a cascading train, while Halle and Chloe brought some glamorous shimmer to the red carpet in their gowns.Halle, 22, rocked a fireworks dress of yellow and blue bursts, and Chloe, 24, caught every eye in her chic and sleek gold gown.The stunning sisters – who recently brought their fashion A game to the Earthshot Prize – glowed with flawless glam, while Crow's eyes popped with a shade of blush.The three beauties led the stars at the A-list event, which honored living legends Smokey Robinson, 82, and Berry Gordy, 93.

When acclaimed singer Dionne Warwick felt unhappy that rappers like Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur were using derogatory language towards women in their songs - she decided to invite them over to her home and teach them a lesson.Dionne called a meeting with the tough-talking rap stars - where she showed them the impact that their words had by making them call her a 'b***h' to her face.Snoop Dogg, 51, recently opened up about the 'scary' intervention in CNN's brand new documentary about the award winning musician, entitled Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over, and he admitted that it felt like Dionne 'out-gangstered' him that day.He also spoke out about the enormous impact that the lecture from the legendary hitmaker - who recently announced she will be collaborating with Dolly Parton in a new gospel duet song - had on his own life and music. Acclaimed singer Dionne Warwick (seen in 1968) once held a meeting at her home after she became unhappy that rappers were using derogatory language towards women in their songs Teaching a lesson: She invited rap stars like Tupak Shakur (left) and Snoop Dogg (right).

When acclaimed singer Dionne Warwick felt unhappy that rappers like Snoop Dogg and Tupak Shakur were using derogatory language towards women in their songs - she decided to invite them over to her home and teach them a lesson.Dionne called a meeting with the tough-talking rap stars - where she showed them the impact that their words had by making them call her a 'b***h' to her face.Snoop Dogg, 51, recently opened up about the 'scary' intervention in CNN's brand new documentary about the award winning musician, entitled Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over, and he admitted that it felt like Dionne 'out-gangstered' him that day.He also spoke out about the enormous impact that the lecture from the legendary hitmaker - who recently announced she will be collaborating with Dolly Parton in a new gospel duet song - had on his own life and music. Acclaimed singer Dionne Warwick (seen in 1968) once held a meeting at her home after she became unhappy that rappers were using derogatory language towards women in their songs Teaching a lesson: She invited rap stars like Tupak Shakur (left) and Snoop Dogg (right).

Dionne Warwick once 'out-gangstered' Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur as she blasted them over misogynistic lyrics.The 82-year-old singer once brought the two hip hop icons to her home in the 1990s, and she took them to task over the tone of their music.In a new documentary, Snoop Dogg, 51, shared the story of the impact of the legendary hitmaker - who recently announced she will be collaborating with Dolly Parton in a new gospel duet song - on his own life and music. Dionne Warwick, 82, once 'out-gangstered' Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur as she blasted them over misogynistic lyricsDionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over premiered on January 1 and reflects on her decades-spanning and ongoing career.

Dionne Warwick revealed she and Dolly Parton are planning to join forces on a new gospel song.The 82-year-old songstress and 76-year-old country star will record Peace Like A River, a tune penned by the latter artist.The New Jersey-bred vocalist announced the collaboration while guest starring on the Tamron Hall Show on Tuesday.  New music: Dionne Warwick revealed she and Dolly Parton are planning to join forces on a new gospel song 'She sent me a song that she wanted me to record, and I said, "Okay, that sounds like a deal." She's such a sweetheart. I love her,' Dionne gushed to the talk show host.Warwick continued, 'She sent me another song, the one that we're going to be doing.

A legendary life cut short. Whitney Houston‘s vocals were so powerful that producer Clive Davis famously called her “The Voice” — and her fellow singers agreed she more than deserved the title.

BMG has acquired a whole stack of rights in relation to the catalogue of guitarist Peter Frampton, covering his solo material and work with artists including George Harrison, BB King, Buddy Guy, Carly Simon, Harry Nilsson, Donovan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, Diana Ross, Herb Alpert, Dionne Warwick, Steve Miller and more.“I am so pleased to join the BMG family”, says Frampton. “As an artist-first company, I trust BMG will care for my legacy and that my songs are in good hands”.BMG’s President Of Repertoire & Marketing, Los Angeles and New York, Thomas Scherer adds: “From his incredible early rise of success to [70s supergroup] Humble Pie, his countless collaborations to achieving global stardom as a solo artist, Peter Frampton is one of the most inspirational and tireless musicians of his time”.“We are proud a legendary artist of his calibre entrusts BMG as the custodians of his most treasured works”, he goes on.

EXCLUSIVE: Five-time Grammy-nominee Julia Michaels, six-time Grammy-winner Dionne Warwick and Avatar: The Way Of Water actress Trinity Jo-Li Bliss have been cast in the animated Christmas feature Glisten And The Merry Mission. 

Dionne Warwick bundled up while riding on a float in the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 81-year-old singer-songwriter donned a blue and brown fur coat that extended all the way down to the ground. She added a white beanie to her short hair as she sat relaxed on New York Life's Toy House of Marvelous Milestones float.  Keeping warm: Dionne Warwick bundled up while riding on a float in the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe six-time Grammy winner waved to onlookers as the procession made its way through the New York City streets.  This year is the third time Warwick has appeared in the parade and the first time since 1984. The Heartbreaker singer sang What the World Needs Now which she first performed in the 1960s on the float, one of many performers to sing during the parade.  Stylish coat: The 81-year-old singer-songwriter donned a blue and brown fur coat that extended all the way down to the ground Warm headwear: She added a white beanie to her short hair as she sat relaxed on New York Life's Toy House of Marvelous Milestones float Third appearance: This year is the third time Warwick has appeared in the parade and the first time since 1984 Funny: Her appearance out came just a week after she cracked a hilarious joke about former Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson Joss Stone, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Ziggy Marley, Paula Abdul and a number of others also performed. Her appearance out came just a week after she cracked a hilarious joke about former Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson. She took to Instagram last week to declare that she wants to be the next person to date the 28-year-old comedian after the ex of Kim Kardashian was romantically linked to Emily Ratjkowski. Dionne took

Just before the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, Mariah Carey closed out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a performance of her signature holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” You can watch it below.

Lea Michele was snapped with her Funny Girl castmates at Macy's Herald Square in New York City ahead of their performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.According to an Instagram post from The Broadway Exchange, Michele and the Funny Girl cast will open Thursday's proceedings in the Big Apple.On Monday, Michele, 36, was pictured wearing a navy blue knit cap with a long puffy black coat to keep warm on the chilly fall day. The latest: Lea Michele, 36, was snapped with her Funny Girl castmates at Macy's Herald Square in New York City ahead of their performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe New York City native rounded out her ensemble with gray and black boots and had a black purse over her shoulder.Other performers set to appear in the famed parade include Dionne Warwick, Kirk Franklin, Jordin Sparks and Paula Abdul, as well as others.

Whoa, did Kim Kardashian just shade ex-boyfriend’s new romance with Emily Ratajkowsk? Social media users seem to think so!