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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBeyonce has revealed the credits for her forthcoming seventh full-length solo album “Renaissance,” and they’re every bit as star-studded and envelope-pushing as you’d expect, a mixture of household names like Drake, Jay-Z and Pharrell, veteran hitmakers like The-Dream, Raphael Saadiq, Hit Boy, Mike Dean and Nova Wave, and some unknowns who are having their first entries on Genius.com.Based on the songwriting credits revealed in Apple Music — with a few typos — collaborators include:Drake, on the song “Heated,” Jay-Z, with credits on three songs, Pharrell Williams, likely in collaboration with his Neptunes partner Chad Hugo (the name “Chad” appears at the end of the credits for song “Energy”), Nigerian singer Tems, Solange/ D’Angelo collaborator Raphael Saadiq, R&B chanteuse Sabrina Claudio, Longtime Beyonce collaborator The-Dream (“Single Ladies,” “Who Run the World (Girls)”) on multiple songs, Longtime Jay-Z/ Kanye West collaborator No I.D., Songwriting/production duo Nova Wav (Denisia “Blu June” Andrews and Brittany “@Chi_Coney” Coney), PC Records founder and Charli XCX collaborator A. G.

Jessie Ware's pop talents weren't exactly a secret when she first emerged. Her debut album Devotion is peppered with moments like "Sweet Talk," a glittering synth ode to puppy love still progressive by today's standards, and one of the songs that made it clear stuffing her in the "post-Sade crooner" box wasn't accurate.

Diana Ross to David Bowie, Nile Rodgers is the stuff of disco legend. Now, the 69-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will have Central Park grooving as music curator for DiscOasis, a roller-skating party that begins at Wollman Rink on Thursday and goes through Oct. 1.“I sure hope history remembers disco the way that I remember it because I’m not just being romantic about it,” Rodgers told The Post.

BBC Radio 2 today after the comedian’s WiFi kept cutting out at the start of their interview, forcing her to take an early music break.The Zoe Ball Breakfast show presenter also apologised to comedian and presenter Romesh, who eventually managed to get his signal back later on in the broadcast. Zoe, 51, interviewed Romesh, 44, on her show today as the comedian promoted his new BBC One sitcom Avoidance.However, moments into appearing live on air, Romesh’s WiFi proved to be rather patchy, which led to a chaotic start to their interview. “Oh no! We’ve lost Romesh, oh dear…” Zoe exclaimed as the comedian’s voice cut out. Zoe then informed the sitcom star he was “dipping in and out” while he was trying to tell a story.“Oh, I’m sorry - I was telling such an amazing anecdote that I don’t know if I can recreate the quality of that,” Romesh quipped. The comedian attempted to carry on, but he quickly dipped out again. At this point, Zoe suggested she should play some music in the meantime so Romesh could “get a better line”. She told him to “hold tight”, before cheekily adding that the star’s frozen Zoom image “looked quite dashing”.The Radio 2 presenter then hastily cut to Donna Summer's track On The Radio. When she returned, she nervously asked if Romesh was “still there”. “I’m really sorry,” a clearer-sounding Romesh told Zoe. “This is putting a lot of pressure on this interview isn’t it.

We are sad to announce that passed away this morning (Thursday, May 17). According to early reports, the 63-year-old star had been battling cancer for some time.

battled it out this week with a cast of the other current ladies of pop, and today clinches her victory as FT is today the UK’s single for a second week running.

Vangelis, composer and producer. Born: 29 March 1943 in Agria, Greece. Died: 17 May 2022 in Paris, France, aged 79Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou – or Vangelis as he is known to the film soundtrack lovers of the world – was an untutored musical seeker whose 50-year career encompassed cosmic concept albums, commissions from international space agencies and the occasional pop classic.

the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” finale Thursday. The 53-year-old thespian kicked off her spot by fittingly slow-dancing with DeGeneres to Donna Summer’s “Last Dance.” Aniston then dropped the divorce bombshell after the 64-year-old comic asked how she handled the “Friends” finale in 2004.“Well, I got a divorce and went into therapy,” quipped Aniston while laughing. “And then I did a movie called ‘The Break-Up.’ “She was referencing her highly publicized split with Pitt in 2005, after they were married for four and a half years.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicThe story of Casablanca Records has been told by many — in books, articles and by the larger-than-life characters who lived through the salad days of mid- to late-1970s rock and disco music. Its ascent as a hit factory — home to KISS, Donna Summer, the Village People and Parliament Funkadelic — was short and swift and substantial.Founded in 1974 by Neil Bogart, who’d had limited success as a record man at Buddha Records, a sublabel of MGM which had signed Gladys Knight and the Pips and the Ohio Express, Casablanca had the reputation of a place of excess.

Manori Ravindran International EditorKISS takes the stage in the first exclusive clip to emerge from hotly anticipated musical biopic “Spinning Gold.”The long-gestating movie about Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart — directed by his son Tim Bogart and now in post-production — has finally landed, and is being screened to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival market this week.Founded in 1974 by Neil Bogart, Casablanca Records was the home to KISS, Donna Summer, the Village People and Parliament Funkadelic, among others. The company contributed the first smash extended single to clubs and radio stations all over the world with Summer’s 17-minute 1975 banger “Love to Love You,” and released 289 albums from more than 140 artists.

Rod Stewart is returning to Las Vegas this week for his residency engagement, and the celebrated singer is opening up to ET about some changes to the new show and how he's managed to get healthier than he's ever been at 77.Stewart — who is also gearing up to kick off a new tour — explained to ET's Matt Cohen, «I have a trainer who's always with me, [getting me] running, cycling, everything.»«I'm actually in better shape now than I've ever been,» Stewart shared. «I played a lot of football when I was young, up until my 60s, really, but it all caught up to me and I had to have a new knee.»«So this knee is steel,» Stewart added, nodding to his rebuilt knee. «And the ankle, so I can run really fast now.»With his residency show,, returning May 13 to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Stewart is more ready than ever to deliver some epic performances.«I always have to give people what they want, so they want to hear the songs that made me famous.

mental health. Low moods can affect anyone and everyone, whether you're in the public eye or not, as some of our favourite celebrities have proved.READ: Scarlett Moffatt admits she wanted to 'disappear for a little while' after I'm a Celebrity winIn honour of our Mental Health Digital Issue guest-edited by Scarlett Moffatt, we spoke to a handful of stars who shared what they do to lift their mood when they're feeling down.

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Lizzo has returned with "About Damn Time," her first song of 2022. She teased "About Damn Time" on Instagram earlier this week with a post declaring it "SONG OF THE SUMMER." To that end, the Chic-inspired disco pop sound might accomplish her goal.

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose earned her place at the table — and booth — in one of the Theater District’s hottest celebrity haunts.DeBose, 31, who scored the Best Supporting Actress award for playing Anita in “West Side Story,” will get a piece of Bond 45 named after her —  booth M42 in the VIP section.“She probably came once a week while Donna Summer ran down the street at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre … she was part of the family,” said Ben Grossman, CEO of the Fireman Hospitality Group, which includes Bond 45 and a list of other notable Big Apple eateries such as the Brooklyn Diner, Café Fiorello, Trattoria Dell’Arte and the Redeye Grille.The name plaque is a nod to DeBose’s loyal patronage — she was a regular back in 2017 after her nights performing in “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” — and was already being planned before she got her Oscar nomination. Five years ago, DeBose could be found at the restaurant’s Donna Summer After Parties, which were held nightly, “dancing, drinking and trying to promote the show.” “She was a big fan of the Prosecco,” Grossman said.DeBose’s performance was as sparkling as her favorite drink — her Donna Summer earned her a Tony nomination.

BAFTA Awards.Arianna won the British Academy Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the remake of the 1961 classic. The casting director for West Side Story, which was released last year, opened up about her experience with the actress as she attempted to get her to audition.She said: "I tried to get Arianna to audition four times, she did not come in.

THE CLUB AT STUDIO KIn the fall of 2019, the Kennedy Center was bustling with excitement and potential stemming from the venue’s significantly expanded range of cultural programming with its REACH expansion. It all came to a sudden, screeching halt in March due to the pandemic.

The Masked Singer character Panda has finally been unveiled as Natalie Imbruglia after an exciting final, which saw them face off against Robobunny and Mushroom and win the crown.For weeks now, fans of the ITV show have been speculating about who Panda could be, after the cute character wowed with their beautiful singing voice.And now countless fans are sure to be feeling smug with themselves after they guessed correctly.

NATALIE Imbruglia is now the favourite to win The Masked Singer as Panda ahead of next week's grand finale. The Australian singer's named has long been associated with the cute creature never more so after Panda performed Blame it on the Boogie by The Jacksons last week.

Masked Singer fans are convinced a stunning pop star loved by the Royal Family is hiding behind the panda costume.Panda has kept viewers guessing after performances of Dua Lipa's Levitating and Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, but ITV viewers believe the star is none other than Starry Eyed singer Ellie Goulding.One fan predicted on Twitter: "I think Panda is Ellie Goulding! #TheMaskedSinger""Is Panda Ellie Goulding? #TheMaskedSinger," another posted.A third agreed: "Panda is maybe Ellie Goulding. #TheMaskedSinger""#TheMaskedSinger I'm getting Ellie Goulding vibes from Panda," said a fourth.The Herefordshire-born pop star, 35, sang at the Royal Wedding Reception in Buckingham Palace in 2011, performing in front of Kate Middleton, Prince William and their guests.Others fans have challenged the prediction, with some viewers convinced Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon is hiding behind the fluffy mask.The cute bear mentioned that it isn't the first time they’ve been “animated”, prompting some to remember Alesha voiced Powerpuff Girl Bliss.Also during one VT there was a crate that said “Talent Show Musical Night” which could have been a reference to the star’s role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.During the introductory video, the cuddly bear appeared in a Scout uniform and explored the great outdoors, leading the judges and some fans to speculate it was an adventurer, but further clues pointed in a very different direction.In Panda’s first clue VT, the mystery character appeared in the woods and said: “I do love an adventure.”Panda admitted they were a “solitary creature” and an “introverted extrovert”.They added: "Being out about in the world comes second nature to me.

Fans are calling for Kelly Rowland to play Donna Summer in a new biopic after noticing how much the two stars resemble one another.