Gordon Lightfoot, a beloved Canadian folk singer-songwriter, passed away at the age of 81. He was known for his hundreds of songs and 20 studio albums, including his 1968 album "Did She Mention My Name?" and his 1974 U.S. No. 1 hit "Sundown." His influence was felt far and wide, with dozens of artists covering his work, and Bob Dylan calling him a "rare talent." Lightfoot will be remembered for his timeless music and his contribution to Canadian identity.
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Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer, record producer, and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia. Andrew Lloyd Webber was present with other loved ones at the hospital in Basingstoke, England, and had to miss the Broadway opening of his “Bad Cinderella” to be with his son. Nicholas was best known for his work on the BBC One’s “Love, Lies and Records” and his death is a great loss to the music world.
Brandy Norwood is reprising her role as Cinderella in Disney's upcoming movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red", 26 years after her original performance. Joining her in the cast is Mia Baker and Paolo Montalban, and the movie will be available to stream on Disney+ later this year. Fans of the classic Disney movies will be able to enjoy a modern take on the beloved characters, with Brandy back in her iconic role.
President Joe Biden will honor 12 artists and groups with the 2021 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medals at a White House ceremony on Tuesday. Legendary performer Bruce Springsteen, Jose Feliciano, Vera Wang, Fred Eychaner, Joan Shigekawa, Judith Francisca Baca, Antonio Martorell, Mindy Kaling, Gladys Knight, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be among the recipients. The National Medal of Arts is the highest American award given to artists, art patrons, and groups that have advanced arts in the United States.
Brad Paisley, a three-time Grammy winner, has released a new song called “Same Here” featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. The song is the first from Paisley’s upcoming album “Son of the Mountains” and is intended to inspire people to take action and help those in need. The song features Zelenskyy speaking proudly about his country and people, and ends with a conversation between Zelenskyy and Paisley, recorded during a video call.
Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa, will be honored on a quarter in 2024 as part of the American Women Quarters Program. This program, launched in 2020, recognizes people of diverse backgrounds for their accomplishments, and Cruz will be the first Latina singer featured. The Mint has been issuing commemorative coins since 1792, and the American Women Quarters Program is the latest effort to honor the contributions of women throughout history.
Kim Petras and Sam Smith made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, becoming the first out nonbinary and trans woman to win the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Unholy.” Petras thanked the “incredible transgender legends” before her, while Smith graciously allowed Petras to accept the award, recognizing her history-making moment. Petras’s win is a testament to the progress the LGBTQ community has made in recent years, and a reminder of the importance of recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of trans and nonbinary artists.
Beyoncé made history at the 2021 Grammy Awards by tying the record for the most Grammy wins of all time with her 31st win. She is now the most decorated female artist in history and has at least one Grammy in every major category. Despite being the most nominated artist at the ceremony, she was notably absent due to Los Angeles traffic.