The music world pays tribute to Pharoah Sanders

Loretta Lynn was so much more than that: an original musical stylist, a bold and feisty pioneer for female artists, a succinct and truthful songwriter and a singer whose pliant voice could cut straight to the heart. She has died peacefully in her sleep, aged 90, but this giant of Americana has left an indelible mark as not just one of the true queens of country, but as one of the greatest and most important artists of her times. Loretta Lynn was an unknown 27-year-old married mother of four when she released her debut single, I’m a Honky Tonk Girl, in 1960.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The question is no longer just what Bob Dylan will have to say about Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up” or the Clash’s “London Calling” when he writes about them in his new book, “The Philosophy of Modern Song.” Now we can wonder how Helen Mirren or Renée Zellweger will sound giving voice to Dylan’s prose as they read those chapters, respectively, in the audiobook version, which, like the hardback, arrives Nov. 1. Variety previously reported the titles of the historical songs Dylan has written essays about for the tome, followed by the the names of the actors enlisted to read individual chapters for the audiobook, but those two lists hadn’t been paired up till now. A look at the list below, being revealed for the first time today, shows that all of the stars involved have been given multiple assignments, including Jeff Bridges, Oscar Isaac, Rita Moreno, Jeffrey Wright, Sissy Spacek, John Goodman, Alfre Woodard and Steve Buscemi as well as Mirren and Zellweger.

Shawn Mendes opened up about his mental health this week after the sudden cancellation of his Wonder World tour this summer, telling ET he now feels more relaxed ahead of the premiere of his new movie, “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”. 

Shawn Mendes opened up about his mental health this week after the sudden cancellation of his tour this summer, telling ET he now feels more relaxed ahead of the premiere of his new movie, «It doesn't feel like such high pressure,» Mendes told ET's Rachel Smith about the film. The movie will be the first time fans hear his singing voice after announcing canceling the tour dates.

Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shared a sweet tribute to his wife on her 52nd birthday after a very eventful year.The 51-year-old Riverdale actor took to his Instagram on Sunday to post an intimate gallery of snaps which he dedicated to his 'sexy' partner on her special day.Mark captioned the post to his 2.1million followers: 'Happy Birthday Sexy!!! What a year of accomplishments. So proud of you.

Thania Garcia Just a few hours before Ringo Starr’s scheduled tour stop on Saturday night at Michigan’s Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, the former Beatle announced he would not be able to perform due to an unspecified ailment. In a statement shared by the venue, Starr’s team confirmed that the 82-year-old did not have COVID but said he could not go on because his voice was being affected by the illness. “Ringo is sick and was hoping he could carry on, hence the late decision, but it has affected his voice so tonight’s show, scheduled to begin in a few hours is canceled,” read the announcement posted to the casino’s Facebook. Fans can pursue refunds if they wish, however, the note also advises ticket holders to wait until further information is provided, which may mean a rescheduled date; the announcement uses both the words “postponement” and “canceled.”

Shawn Mendes has some new music to share.

EJ Panaligan editor Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the finalists for its Warner Bros. Discovery Access Music Supervisor program, which gives creative voices from historically underrepresented communities the training and tools to gain experience in television and film music supervision. The six selected participants, Mjeema Pickett, Tiffany Gouché, A.D. Johnson, Matthew Wang, Nikki Marshall and Willy Rodriguez, will participate in a curriculum developed by an advisory board of music supervisors Paul Broucek, President of Music, Warner Bros. Pictures; Bronwyn Savasta, SVP, Music, Warner Bros. Television; and Evyen Klean, Founder, Neophonic. The cohort will learn about production, IP management, publishing, soundtracks, deal negotiation in addition to music masters, record labels, research, clearance and licensing. The program will also allow participants to gain hands-on training in an experience that will assist in their future career goals in entertainment. After completing a string of Masterclasses, the cohort will be able to shadow a WBD music supervisor on a show or feature, through a partnership with HBO, HBO Max, WBTV and Warner Bros. Pictures.

Courtney Howard Sound designer/re-recording mixer Leslie Shatz has used his finely tuned skills to service many movies, from cutting Yoda’s dialogue in “The Empire Strikes Back” to collaborating with Toto on David Lynch’s “Dune.” Yet with “Blonde” (now streaming on Netflix), based on author Joyce Carol Oates’ fictionalized look at Marilyn Monroe’s life and death, he and filmmaker Andrew Dominik (“Killing Them Softly,” “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”) reunite a third time to create a striking sonic experience. “Andrew’s very untraditional in terms of sound,” Shatz says. “He wants sounds to have an emotional context.”

Country music couple Jay Allen and Kylie Morgan said on Wednesday they have decided to postpone their wedding in the wake of damage by Hurricane Ian.'First and foremost, please if you would, send down prayers and love to Fort Myers Beach,' Allen, 36, said in an Instagram clip alongside Morgan, 27. 'All the people down there are like a second family to us.'Obviously, we were supposed to get married this weekend, but that is the least of our concerns.

Swifties remember it all too well. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool 3 teaser has a surprising connection to Taylor Swift‘s “All Too Well” short film.

Kid Cudi's eighth studio album, Entergalactic, serves as the musical component to his new adult animated television special of the same name that premieres on Netflix on September 30.Ahead of the double drop, many of the star-studded cast who voiced their roles in the animation attended the premiere event held at The Paris Theater in New York City on Wednesday, which included Laura Harrier.In the special, Kid Cudi (born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi), voices Jabari, a charming, streetwear-clad artist on the cusp of real success who has to figure out whether he can make space for love in his life after meeting his cool new neighbor, Meadow (Jessica Williams). Shining star: Laura Harrier, 32, stunned when she attended the premiere for Netflix's adult animated music television special held at The Paris Theater in New York City on WednesdayHarrier, who plays Carmen, Jabari's ex-girlfriend, hit the red carpet portion of the event decked out in a skin-tight black-patterned jumpsuit.The shiny off-the-shoulder number hugged her statuesque 5ft9in figure from top to bottom.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor By now, Jaime Jarrín’s career milestones are as well-known to baseball fans as his voice.   The Los Angeles Dodgers’ legendary Spanish-language broadcaster is set to retire next month after an astounding 64 seasons with the team. He’s been a prominent voice of the Dodgers for virtually all of the Brooklyn-born franchise’s time in Los Angeles. After the legendary Vin Scully retired in 2016, Jarrín became the longest-tenured announcer in baseball.

Camila Cabello wants a house "full of noise and people". The 'Havana' singer is keen to "reconnect" with her Latin heritage by embracing the huge family occasions that her own parents and grandparents grew up with, and hopes to offer her own children similar experiences one day. She said: "My mum always talks about the 24th of December in Cuba.

Kevin Hart has voiced support for Will Smith in the wake of him slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. During the live telecast in March, fans were shocked when the King Richard actor walked onto the stage and slapped Rock after he compared his wife Jada Pinkett Smith - who has the medical condition alopecia - to G. I.

Three-time Grammy nominee Camila Cabello glammed up and reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic made society lonelier yet stronger in 2020-2021.'We realized that we need other people for mental health,' the Cuban-born, Miami-raised 25-year-old said in her Vogue Mexico cover story (translated from Spanish).'But I think there were times when it was very glorifying to be able to be happy by yourself, to achieve it by yourself, to be on the precipice of the mountain by yourself. And I wanted to embrace the discourse that you need other people to live your healthiest and happiest life - that no one can do it alone.' 'We realized that we need other people for mental health': Three-time Grammy nominee Camila Cabello glammed up and reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic made society lonelier yet stronger in 2020-2021The coronavirus shutdown also lead to the end of Camila's (born Karla Estrabao) two-year romance with three-time Grammy nominee Shawn Mendes on November 17.For the accompanying fashion spread, Cabello - who just signed with Interscope Records - donned designer clothing selected by stylist Valentina Collado.

Neilston manager Chris Cameron feels he can’t catch a break with injuries striking once again as the Farmer’s boys drew with Bonnyton Thistle.

Iranian filmmakers have united in penning an open letter to their friends and colleagues across the film industry, requesting their support in defending the rights of Iran’s people. 

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent As protests continue to erupt in Iran and around the world sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini – the young Iranian woman who died last week while being held in custody by morality police for allegedly wearing a loose headscarf – the country’s film community is intensely engaged and keenly aware that their voices are now even more at risk of being quashed. Two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi (“A Separation”), who is currently presiding over the Zurich Film Festival jury, has issued a statement and a video appeal urging artists around the world to proclaim their solidarity with the Iranian people who are protesting against the death of Amini.