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☆ Dolly Parton (Really) Rocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

solo studio releases to her name, Dolly Parton just scored the highest charting album of her career, the mammoth double LP “Rockstar,” which debuted on this week’s Billboard 200 at No. “Rockstar” is not an album so much as a referendum on how incredibly well-liked Parton is at this moment. “This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ’n’ roll album at some point in the future,” she wrote in a statement. I disagree with the notion that Dolly Parton wasn’t a rock star until she released an album called “Rockstar” — it feels like too narrow and literal an understanding of genre. And, as I argue with today’s playlist, she’s been reshaping rock ’n’ roll in her own style for her entire career.

Persons: Dolly Parton, whippersnappers Drake, Taylor Swift, Parton’s, Parton, Dolly, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Elton John, Rob Halford, Judas Priest, it’s, didn’t, ”, she’s Organizations: Rockstar, Roll Hall of Fame

☆ Drake Returns to No. 1 as Dolly Parton Opens Big With ‘Rockstar’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Ben Sisario | More About Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

1 on Billboard’s album chart this week thanks to an expanded edition, while Dolly Parton notches her highest chart position ever. Six weeks ago, “For All the Dogs” opened at the top with big streaming numbers, and it has held in the Top 5 since. Last week, Drake released a new version of it — the “Scary Hours Edition” — with six new songs, which has sent the album back to No. Incredibly, “Rockstar” becomes Parton’s highest-charting album, and only the third in her storied career to reach the Top 10 of the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Among Parton’s solo albums, and LPs with her onetime singing partner Porter Wagoner, she has had numerous titles in the Top 10 of Billboard’s country chart, including eight No.

Persons: ”, Dolly Parton, Drake, Taylor Swift’s, Parton, “, Joan Jett, Elton John, Rob Halford, Judas Priest, Paul, Ringo, Rockstar ”, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Porter Wagoner Organizations: “ Rockstar, Roll Hall of Fame, Rockstar Locations: United States

Prince Harry’s tempestuous history with the media is well documented at this point. Harry’s legal team are seeking a ruling in their client’s favor without a trial. Carl Court/Getty ImagesNews Group Newspapers (NGN)This is another of the duke’s cases that has seen some movement in recent months. In 2019, Prince Harry sued News Group Newspapers (NGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering. Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN)Harry began a lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) at the same time he launched his action against NGN in 2019.

Persons: Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry’s, Elton John, David, Doreen Lawrence, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Simon Hughes, ANL, Justice Nicklin, Prince Harry, ” ANL, Nicklin, Harry, Carl Court, –, NGN, MGN Organizations: CNN’s Royal, London CNN, Associated Newspapers Limited, Daily Mail, Office, Mirror Group, Court, Getty, News Group, The, NGN, British Locations: London, United Kingdom, Britain’s, NGN, Buckingham

Prosecutors are expected to take the controversial step of using Young Thug's rap lyrics as evidence against him. Here are some things to know as the trial gets underway:WHO IS YOUNG THUG? Elton John called working with Young Thug an “amazing moment” after recording the song “Always Love You” featuring Nicki Minaj and Gunna. Young Thug has been in jail since his arrest on May 9, 2022, having been denied bond several times since then. Young Thug's racketeering conspiracy charge and two gang charges each carry a penalty of five to 20 years in prison.

Persons: Young, who's, Jeffery Lamar Williams, “ Stoner, ” —, Childish Gambino’s, Young Thug, Savage, BlocBoy JB, Slim Jxmmi, Rae Sremmurd, Drake, Chris Brown, Travis Scott, Elton John, Nicki Minaj, Gunna, Camila Cabello, M.I.A, Gucci Mane’s, “ Jeffery ”, Calvin Klein, ”, ” Young Thug, Racketeer, “, Sergio Kitchens, Alford, ma'am, — Walter Murphy, Trontavious Stephens, Uzi, HE'S, — Organizations: ATLANTA, Prosecutors, WHO, Business, bae, Bloods, Infiniti, Metro Boomin Locations: Atlanta, Havana, Fulton County

☆ A century after debut, UK music store HMV makes Oxford Street return
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( James Davey | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The 363 Oxford Street address hosted the very first HMV store in 1921, opened by composer Edward Elgar, and was central to the development of British popular music and culture. "We feel really good on the future of physical stores for retail," Putman told Reuters in an interview. The store will sell 8,000 different vinyl albums, 12,000 CDs, music merchandise and a wide range of music technology. HMV says its vinyl sales are significantly ahead of UK annual market growth of 18%, and account for half its physical music sales. Councillor Geoff Barraclough of Westminster City Council, which oversees Oxford Street, said the HMV store represented what they wanted to do on Oxford Street: "an experience beyond traditional retail".

Persons: Edward Elgar, Doug Putman, Putman, John Lennon, Cher, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Brian Epstein, Epstein, George Martin, Geoff Barraclough, James Davey, Jan Harvey Organizations: Black, Oxford, HMV, Reuters, Wars, Marvel, Echo, Beatles, Westminster City Council, Oxford Street, Thomson Locations: Britain's, Dublin, Antwerp, Westminster

NEW YORK (AP) — Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and The Doobie Brothers. Adams, R.E.M., Blondie, The Doobie Brothers and Heart were also nominated last year but didn't make the final cut. Last year's inductees included Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard and Teddy Riley. The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those creating the popular music. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.

Persons: Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M, Doobie, Kenny Loggins, Nashville hitmaker Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake's “, ”, Missy Elliot's, Michael Stipe, Ann, Nancy Wilson, Heart, Adams, Clinton, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Blondie, Chapman, Luke Combs, didn't, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley, Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald —, David Gates, Chuck D, Flav, Steely Dan —, Donald Fagan, Walter Becker —, Maurice Starr, Tony Macaulay, Dean Dillon, Russell Brown, Narada Michael Walden, Roger Nichols, Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter, Loggins, Dean Pitchford, Elvis Presley, Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond, Phil Collins, ___ ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: Hall of Fame, Nashville, Little Big Town, Associated Press, Country Music Association, Roll Hall of Fame Locations: R.E.M

Political Cartoons View All 1260 ImagesThe lawsuit is one of several brought by Harry in his personal mission to tame the tabloids. Another judge is currently weighing whether to award Harry damages against the publisher of the Daily Mirror for using skulduggery to dig up dirt on his life. Claimants spent 1.7 million ($2.1 million) pounds to prevail against the publisher's failed attempt to get the case dismissed, Sherborne said. The publisher is seeking up to 755,000 pounds ($945,000) in fees used to successfully block the use of the evidence from the Leveson inquiry. Other parties to the case are actor Sadie Frost, Elton John’s husband, David Furnish, anti-racism advocate Doreen Lawrence and former politician Simon Hughes.

Persons: Prince Harry’s, Duke, Sussex, Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Harry, snoop, Matthew Nicklin, ledgers, Leveson, Princess Diana, Meghan, decamp, It’s, Hugh Grant, David Sherborne, Nicklin, Duke of Sussex, Sherborne, Adrian Beltrami, “, I’m, ” Nicklin, Sadie Frost, Elton John’s, David, Doreen Lawrence, Simon Hughes Organizations: Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers Ltd, Daily, The Sun, Associated Newspapers Locations: London, Paris

☆ Dolly Parton ‘Rockstar’ album takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It’s already a vital American truth that Dolly Parton is a national treasure, and has been for decades. From there, Parton saw a challenge to become a rockstar in her own right, and after her husband suggested she do a rock album, she embarked on the journey, culminating with Friday’s release of her appropriately titled forty-ninth (!!) Cover of "Rockstar" by Dolly Parton. Butterfly Records/APThe second track is also an original song, “World on Fire,” which dutifully tries to ruffle some feathers (like a rockstar would) by commenting on the state of the world today. Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus perform onstage at the 61st annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Dolly Parton, Parton, Rockstar ”, Richie Sambora, Dolly, Carl, Ann Wilson, John Fogerty, Kid, Prince, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, Ronnie McDowell –, Elvis Presley –, Cyrus, Emma McIntyre, Pink, Brandi Carlile, Peter Frampton, “, Kevin Cronin, Frampton, Cronin, Elton John’s “, Sasha Flute, Linda Perry, Pat Benatar, Neil Geraldo Organizations: CNN, Hall of Fame, rockstar, Rockstar, Butterfly, Staples Center, The Recording, REO, Zeppelin Locations: Los Angeles , California

The up-and-coming indie twang band Wednesday released a track called “Formula One” on their 2023 album. Glynn Wedgewood, COTA's senior vice president of music and entertainment, says the track first introduced live music performances with Elton John in 2015. “Artists in Residency can really help bridge that gap.”Tiësto, a lifelong F1 fan, released the album “Drive” in April, featuring an F1 racing helmet on the cover. The Vegas race is the most expensive event on this year’s calendar. The mastermind behind the “Barbie” soundtrack already knows there’s a big crossover between music fans and F1 fans.

Persons: George Harrison, Mario Andretti namecheck, Quest’s, ’, Red Bull, Sergio “ Checo ” Perez, will.i.am, J Balvin, John Legend, Keith Urban, Kylie Minogue, Glynn Wedgewood, COTA's, Elton John, Taylor Swift, COTA, Adam Lambert, ” Wedgewood, “ It's, ”, “ It’s, Stefano Domenicali, —, Lil Wayne, “ Let’s, J, he’s, “, Charles LeClerc, Lewis Hamilton, Christina Aguilera’s, Chloe, Aston Martin, Lance, “ I’ve, hasn’t, Mark Ronson, Barbie, Barbie ’ Organizations: ANGELES, One, Monaco, Las Vegas, U.S, Vegas, ESPN, One’s, Formula One, Prix, Marina, Circuit, “, Ferrari, Mobile Locations: ”, Americas, Austin , Texas, Miami, Wedgewood, Singapore, U.S, Florida, Vegas

London CNN —Britain’s High Court ruled Friday that the Duke of Sussex’s court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged unlawful information gathering can continue. In the High Court ruling, Justice Nicklin said ANL failed to deliver a “knockout blow” to any of the claims brought by the claimants. “We intend to uncover the truth at trial and hold those responsible at Associated Newspapers fully accountable,” the statement continued. ANL said in a statement Friday that it continues to firmly deny the allegations brought against the firm. The statement described the accusations as “lurid claims” and “simply preposterous.”The suit is just one of several that the Duke of Sussex has brought against major UK newspaper publishers, including Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers and Mirror Group Newspapers.

Persons: Duke, ANL, Prince Harry, Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Justice Nicklin, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Simon Hughes, David, Hamlins, “, Duke of Sussex, Rupert Organizations: London CNN — Britain’s, Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers Limited, PA Media, CNN’s Royal, Associated Newspapers, Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers, Mirror Group Newspapers

LONDON (AP) — A lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other public figures accusing a newspaper publisher of using private detectives and listening devices to illegally snoop on them should go to a full trial, a British judge ruled Friday. Judge Matthew Nicklin rejected a bid by the publisher of the Daily Mail to dismiss the case without trial, saying defense lawyers had not delivered a “knockout blow” to the claimants' case. Associated Newspapers strongly denies the allegations and asked the judge to throw out the case. No date has been set for the trial, where Prince Harry could give evidence. He unexpectedly attended the March hearings in the Associated Newspapers case, though he did not take the stand.

Persons: Prince Harry, Elton John, snoop, Judge Matthew Nicklin, David, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Harry, Chelsy Davy, ”, Doreen Lawrence, Simon Hughes, Princess Diana, Meghan, Hugh Grant Organizations: Daily Mail, Newspapers Ltd, Associated Newspapers, “, Newspapers, Daily, The Sun Locations: Paris, California

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex looks on outside the Rolls Building of the High Court in London, Britain June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other high-profile British figures can have their lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper alleging widespread unlawful behaviour heard at trial, the High Court in London ruled on Friday. Publisher Associated Newspapers (ANL) had sought at hearings in March to have the case thrown out, saying the claims that were brought in October 2022 were outside a six-year time limit for legal action. Harry, the younger son of King Charles, along with Elton John, and the other five claimants accuse ANL, which publishes the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, of phone-hacking and other serious privacy breaches dating back 30 years. Reporting by Michael Holden and Sam Tobin; Editing by Kate Holton and Alex RichardsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Toby Melville, Prince Harry, Elton John, Harry, King Charles, ANL, Matthew Nicklin, Nicklin, Hamlins, John, David, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, Doreen Lawrence, Simon Hughes, David Sherborne, Murdoch, NGN, Michael Holden, Sam Tobin, Kate Holton, Alex Richardson Organizations: Court, REUTERS, Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers, Mail, Sunday, Rupert Murdoch's News Group, Group, Mirror Group, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, British

NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of hip-hop, country, pop, funk, R&B and rock all have reason to cheer the 2023 class entering the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael will be inducted into the hall on Friday night in New York City. Also entering the hall are The Spinners, Rage Against the Machine, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Al Kooper and Elton John’s longtime co-songwriter Bernie Taupin. Elliott becomes the first female hip-hop artist in the rock hall, which called her “a true pathbreaker in a male-dominated genre.” Taupin makes it into the rock hall 29 years after his writing partner, John. Cornelius, who died in 2012, was celebrated for creating a nationally televised platform for African American music and culture.

Persons: Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, Don Cornelius, George Michael, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Al Kooper, Elton John’s, Bernie Taupin, John, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R, Chris Stapleton, Stevie Nicks, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, LL, Miguel, Queen Latifah, Sia, There's, Taupin, Elliott, ” Taupin, Bush, didn’t, ” Bush, Michael, Sam Smith, Lil Nas, Troye Sivan ”, Nelson, Crow, Kool Herc “, “, ”, Mary J, Blige, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe, Wray, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Cornelius, ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: Roll Hall of Fame, Disney, World Records, Spinners, ABC Locations: New York City, Brooklyn, St, Vincent, American

☆ Elton John’s Atlanta Condo Just Sold for Millions Over the Asking Price
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( E.B. Solomont | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Be the first to know about the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert. Only a few weeks after hitting the market, Elton John’s Atlanta home has sold for $7.225 million, some 45% more than its asking price, the listing agent said.

Persons: Elton John’s Organizations: Elton John’s Atlanta

☆ Here’s how Taylor Swift, consumer spending and this puzzling labor market fit together
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Karen Firestone | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

On several occasions, I would walk into Macy's and buy a tube of lipstick, which was something I found comforting. Considering that every lipstick I own, which is not a small number, is basically the same color, I also found that strange. For instance, rather than purchasing a new $400 dress, they might choose to buy a $35 tube of Lancôme lipstick. Let's look at the top-grossing concert tours in the U.S. this year. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Ed Sheeran have collectively sold $1.48 billion in ticket sales through August 2023, or $2.22 billion on an annualized basis, according to estimates from Forbes .

Persons: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Karen Firestone Organizations: Forbes, Bank of America, U.S . Census, National Association of Realtors, Asset Management Locations: Boston, U.S, Pollster

☆ Rolling Stones top UK charts with new album 'Hackney Diamonds'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Member of the Rolling Stones Mick Jagger performs during a private record release party of their new album "Hackney Diamonds" in New York City, U.S., October 19, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones topped the British music charts on Friday, securing their 14th UK No. 1 album with new record “Hackney Diamonds”. 1 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart, it added. "Hackney Diamonds", the Stones' first album of original material since 2005 and the first recording since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021, also topped the Official Vinyl Albums Chart.

Persons: Mick Jagger, Shannon Stapleton, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Robbie Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Charlie Watts, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Bill Wyman, Steve Jordan, Jagger, Richards, Wood, guirtarist, Tom DeLonge, Kenya Grace, Marie, Louise Gumuchian, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, Hackney, Company, Kenya, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Australia, Germany, London , New York, Los Angeles, Nassau

☆ World Cup 2023: Previous World Cup finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - On Saturday, New Zealand take on South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France, with both teams hoping to win a record fourth title. Mapimpi scored the first try in the 66th minute, becoming the first Springbok to score a try in a World Cup final, despite South Africa having won two previous titles. The teams had met in the pool stage with South Africa winning 36-0. Fullback Jonathan Webb scored two penalties for England, whose decision to ditch their forward-reliant tactics for an expansive running game backfired. 1987 - NEW ZEALAND 29 FRANCE 9 (AUCKLAND)The All Blacks laid down the marker in the first World Cup final, dominating from start to finish as flyhalf Grant Fox's kicking helped his team gain territory time and again.

Persons: Makazole, Cheslin Kolbe, Handre Pollard, Mapimpi, Richie McCaw, Flyhalf Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett's, Tony Woodcock, Stephen Donald, Percy Montgomery, Francois Steyn, Alain Rolland's, Mark Cueto, England's Jonny Wilkinson, Australia's Elton Flatley, Wilkinson, Matt Burke, Ben Tune, Owen Finegan, Nelson Mandela, Jonah Lomu, Joel Stransky's, Webb Ellis, Tony Daly, Michael Lynagh, Fullback Jonathan Webb, flyhalf Grant Fox's, Michael Jones, David Kirk, John Kirwan, Pierre Berbizier, Rohith Nair, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Stade de France, England, Springbok, South, Blacks, Wallabies, Springboks, South Africa, ZEALAND, Fullback, Fox, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, South Africa, ENGLAND, YOKOHAMA, Japan, AUSTRALIA, TWICKENHAM, FRANCE, AUCKLAND, France, PARIS, England, SYDNEY, CARDIFF, Australia, JOHANNESBURG, Bengaluru

☆ Rolling Stones Kick off Album Launch in New York With Guest Lady Gaga
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Oct. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By David GaffenNEW YORK (Reuters) - It was a gas, gas, gas in a club on Manhattan's West Side late on Thursday, where the Rolling Stones held a private launch party for their first new album in 18 years. The Stones closed with an appearance by Lady Gaga for "Sweet Sounds of Heaven," a slow, blues-infused number off the new album that recalls the band's 70s classic "Moonlight Mile." Gaga and Jagger mimicked each other's dance movies as they alternated vocals, Gaga in a shimmering red-and-black one-sleeved jumpsuit, Jagger wearing a customarily tight black shirt. The latter has been a member of the band for nearly 50 years despite joining in 1975, 13 years after the Stones were formed. The album closes with the song "Rolling Stone Blues," a Muddy Waters song that was the origin of the band's name.

Persons: David Gaffen, Mick Jagger, Jumpin, Jack Flash, Lady Gaga, Gaga, Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bill Wyman, Watts, Lincoln Organizations: Racket, Stone Locations: York, New York

☆ Rolling Stones kick off album launch in New York with guest Lady Gaga
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( David Gaffen | Thomson Reuters | David Gaffen Has Been With Reuters Since As Of He Serves As The Breaking News Editor For Companies News | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] The members of the Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood perform during a private record release party of their new album "Hackney Diamonds" in New York City, U.S., October 19, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) - It was a gas, gas, gas in a club on Manhattan's West Side late on Thursday, where the Rolling Stones held a private launch party for their first new album in 18 years. The Stones closed with an appearance by Lady Gaga for "Sweet Sounds of Heaven," a slow, blues-infused number off the new album that recalls the band's 70s classic "Moonlight Mile." Gaga and Jagger mimicked each other's dance movies as they alternated vocals, Gaga in a shimmering red-and-black one-sleeved jumpsuit, Jagger wearing a customarily tight black shirt. The album closes with the song "Rolling Stone Blues," a Muddy Waters song that was the origin of the band's name.

Persons: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Shannon Stapleton, Jumpin, Jack Flash, Lady Gaga, Gaga, Jagger, Charlie Watts, Ron Wood, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bill Wyman, Watts, David Gaffen, Lincoln Organizations: REUTERS, Racket, Stone, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, York, New York

☆ Elton John’s ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ Turns 50
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Marc Myers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium generated $2 billion for the local economy in 10 years, thanks to non-NFL events
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A new study shows Levi's Stadium generated $2 billion for the local economy in its first 10 years. More than $300 million was brought in before Levi's Stadium opened and was used to help pay for its construction. Her two concerts at Levi's Stadium in July are estimated to have generated a total of $33.5 million in economic impact for the area. AdvertisementAdvertisementGuido thanked the citizens of the Bay Area in a letter and lauded the economic impact study in a statement. Before the Levi's Stadium analysis, most earlier studies showed the impact of a stadium rarely lives up to the promises of the teams.

Persons: Taylor Swift, —, SportsEconomics, Coldplay, Elton John, Kate Green, Al Guido, QuestionPro, Swifties, Mike Coppola, doesn't, Robert Beck, Goldman Sachs, Guido Organizations: Service, San Francisco 49ers, 49ers, Levi's, NFL, Office Sports, Bank of America, Fortune, Las Vegas Convention, Vistors Authority, Super, MTV, Goldman, Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Minnesota Vikings, Swift Locations: Santa Clara, Glendale , Arizona, Minneapolis

☆ Live Aid the musical coming to London decades after fundraising extravaganza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Musician Bob Geldof attends the world premiere of 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years' in London, Britain September 15, 2016. Organised by rockers Bob Geldof and Midge Ure almost 40 years ago, Live Aid was watched by an estimated 1.5 billion people. "Just For One Day" written by author John O’Farrell and directed by Luke Sheppard, will run at The Old Vic from January 26 to March 30, 2024. The theatre said the production had the permission from the Band Aid Charitable Trust, which will get 10% from the sale of each ticket. "We all remember where we watched Live Aid, who we watched it with, and the pure amazement at the feat that was unfolding before our eyes."

Persons: Bob Geldof, Neil Hall, London's Old Vic, Midge Ure, Geldof, John O’Farrell, Luke Sheppard, Matthew Warchus, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Queen, Paul McCartney, Elton John, John F, Ure, Marie, Louise Gumuchian Organizations: REUTERS, London's Old, Aid Charitable Trust, London's Wembley, Kennedy, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Ethiopia, Philadelphia

☆ Federer vows not to be a stranger to tour in retirement
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 23 (Reuters) - Swiss maestro Roger Federer said he had missed everything about tennis following his retirement last year and vowed to not be a stranger to the tour despite his off-court commitments and the challenge of parenting two sets of twins. "In a way, I miss everything about the game, the exciting moments spent on court, break points saved, winning match points, holding up trophies, walking past the fans, taking selfies," Federer said. I don't have the weight of another match, of another practice where the body is maybe not right. Can't have it all, I've had it for 25 years and it was incredible and I'd do it all over again." "I've made myself a promise that I'll be no stranger to the tour, I'll try to come back from time to time, not all the time, but from time to time," Federer said.

Persons: Roger Federer, Federer, I've, Elton John, Chris Martin, Coldplay, Leo, Lenny, Myla, Charlene, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Laver, Wimbledon, Team Europe, Thomson Locations: Swiss, Vancouver, London, Zurich, Bengaluru

☆ This Montana college town ranks No. 1 as the most fun city for young people—what it's like to live there
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The metro area around Missoula, Montana, ranked No. Tucked away in western Montana is America's most fun city for young adults. "There are so many big names, it doesn't make sense for how big the area is," Tong says. Don't miss: These are the top 10 states for young workers to find jobs, live affordably and have funMissoula ranks No. Tong says one big misconception of living in Missoula is that college students are everywhere, but she hasn't found that to be the case.

Persons: DeJohn, Jaclyn DeJohn, Sturgell, Tong, Brandon Sturgell, Summer Tong, Bon Iver, Jimmy Eat, Elton John, hasn't, we've Organizations: University of Montana's, MIT, Wilma Theatre downtown, Missoula, CNBC Locations: Missoula, Missoula , Montana, Montana, U.S, Tulsa, Okla, Mont, Portland ,, Denver

☆ Jann Wenner’s Rock Hall Reign Lasted Years. It Ended in 20 Minutes.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Ben Sisario | More About Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Maybe I’m old-fashioned and I don’t give a [expletive] or whatever.”Those comments drew immediate fire on social media. (The foundation, created in 1983, chooses the artists who are inducted, and is affiliated with the museum in Cleveland.) Interviews with four people with direct knowledge of the board vote, who spoke anonymously because the panel’s deliberations are confidential, paint a picture of urgency and rage inside the institution. While board members felt personally appalled by Wenner’s comments, they were also worried about the impact on the hall itself, and its vital relationships with artists — some of whom were already beginning to complain. This year’s honorees include Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine, the Spinners and George Michael, who died in 2016.

Persons: Pharrell Williams, LL, ” Troy Carter, Prince, Wenner, Wenner’s, —, missive, Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s, Heather Taupin, Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, George Michael Organizations: Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, Spotify, The Times, Barclays Center, Machine, Spinners Locations: Cleveland, Brooklyn

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