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A day after Fair Play sold to Netflix in a Sundance deal pegged in the 20 million range, another 20 million deal has come together at the annual film festival. Apple has picked up the worldwide rights to Flora and Son, John Carney’s musical ode to motherhood that features a breakthrough performance by Eve Hewson. Multiple sources say the deal landed at just over 20 million. (Although one source says comes in at just under 20 million.)

The feel-good charmer, steeped in Irish humor and flavor, premiered Sunday in front of an audience that was laughing, cheering and wiping away tears, all culminating with a standing ovation. Hewson anchors Flora, playing a single mother juggling work and a challenging co-parenting relationship with her ex. In the Dublin-set feature about how music can re-energize life, she connects with her troubled teenaged son (Orén Kinlan) through a discarded guitar and also forms a bond with her online music teacher,...

You know where you are with John Carney — and where you are is a guitar shop in a shabby Dublin back street. Ever since the writer-director broke through with 2007’s buskers-in-love hit, “Once,” he has stuck to small-scale, big-hearted romantic comedy-dramas about aspiring rock and pop musicians.

He has put enough diegetic songs in all of his films for them to count as musicals. And he has restricted himself to untouristy parts of Dublin — most of the time, anyway. “Begin Again,” starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo, took him to New York, but he was back in Ireland for “Sing Street” in 2016, and he returns once again for the likable “Flora and Son.”

The title notwithstanding, his new yarn isn’t really about Flora and her son, but about Flora and everyone in her life. Played by Eve Hewson (“The Knick”), Flora stomps through Dublin with a high ponytail and a low-cut top.

Few filmmakers romanticize music — its magical ability to move and transform us — more than John Carney. His breakthrough hit, Once (2007), which follows an Irish busker with a guitar and a Czech pianist in Dublin, won over audiences, got an Academy Award for Best Song and inspired a Broadway musical. Flora and Son isn’t a remake, but Carney certainly borrows his earlier film’s tropes, from the hardscrabble lives of his characters to the story that includes their attempt to write a song together, and a plot in which romance and making music are inseparable. But why not borrow and tweak a formula so winning?

Flora and Son has the great advantage of Eve Hewson as Flora, the young mother of a 14-year-old boy, Max (a very natural Oren Kinlan), whose petty theft threatens to land him in juvenile detention. As she does in the recent series Bad Sisters, Hewson...

Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.

– Netflix has acquired the worldwide Svod rights to Drake Doremus’ “Newness,” Deadline reports. The film stars Nicholas Hoult and Laia Costa as a couple in contemporary Los Angeles navigating the world of online dating and social media–driven hookup culture. The film was a last-minute addition to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, and co-stars Matthew Gray Gubler, Courtney Eaton, Danny Huston and Courtney Eaton. Netflix acquired the rights in a reported seven-figure deal.

– Gravitas Ventures has acquired writer-director Angus MacLachlan’s second feature film, “Abundant Acreage Available.” The film premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Best Screenplay Award in the U.S. Narrative Competition. The film focuses on siblings Tracy (Amy Ryan) and Jesse...

It’s obvious conventional wisdom that winning a Grammy has a positive impact on an artist’s career. But in an age where Americans are by and large consuming music via streaming service, we can now see the extent of that impact in what is basically real time. Below, check out the artists who benefitted the most from the Grammys bump in Spotify streaming numbers.

Maren Morris

The best country solo performer‘s duet with Alicia Keys caused streams for her song “Hero” to skyrocket. Spotify reports that the track saw an astonishing 2884 percent increase after her win.

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Add the Brothers Osborne to the list of Maren Morris‘ biggest fans.

The country duo say they’re impressed with all of the fantastic music that’s out right now — but perhaps none more than Morris.

“She’s killing it at the moment. We’re so proud of her,” John tells the People/Entertainment Weekly Network. “She’s been in town a few years, and I remember the first time we heard her sing — she’s a very understated human — and we saw her perform karaoke one night, and we were like, what the hell, this girl is ridiculous. And...

Will 2017 be the year of the pantsuit?

The People/Entertainment Weekly Network tagged along as Mýa picked out the perfect outfit for the Grammy Awards, and after trying on two dresses, the singer went with a “sexy” pantsuit.

“The Grammys are around Valentine’s Day this year, I love the color red,” Mýa says as she tries on the pantsuit. “This is more boss, but it’s still sexy. I like it. It’s very feminine. Definitely a contender. Love the vibrant color.”

“This conveys the bossy flavor, the swag, but it’s still sexy.”

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James Corden proved he could be a charismatic, energetic awards show host when he emceed the 2016 Tony Awards. But can he give an equally good performance tonight when he hosts the 2017 Grammy Awards for the first time?

People Now hosts Jeremy Parsons and Andrea Boehlke and their panel of experts told fans what they can expect from Corden in the People and Entertainment Weekly Grammy Red Carpet special —streamed live from the New York studio.

One thing fans won’t see is Corden’s Carpool Karaoke. despite the room being stocked with some of Corden’s former guests — including Bruno Mars,...

Ariana Grande‘s biggest fan? Jessie J!

The singer — who collaborated with Grande, along with Nicki Minaj, on the hit single “Bang Bang” — talked to the People/Entertainment Weekly Network about how excited she was for Grande.

“Ariana being nominated twice; I’m so proud of her, she works so hard,” Jessie J says.

“Music is a feeling, and there are some people that can put how you feel into a lyric, and a melody to a lyric. And I think that’s the beauty of music, and I think it can take you to a place that not everyone...

Win or lose, Kelsea Ballerini is just thrilled that her nomination brings greater attention to female country artists.

The singer will face off against fellow country star Maren Morris in the best new artist category, and talked to the People/Entertainment Weekly Network about how happy she is to be included.

“There was a big conversation for a long time about the lack of females on country radio, and I think that, if nothing else, whether I win, she wins, neither of wins, we both win because the fact that two female country artists are in this category I think...

DJ Khaled is giving thanks for his Grammy Awards nomination — and that he’s about to watch Beyoncé perform!

The rapper, who is nominated for best rap album for his record Major Key, talked to the People/Entertainment Weekly Network ahead of the ceremony Sunday night.

“For me, I’m grateful, I’m embracing the moment, I’m inspired, I’m motivated, and that’s why I’m working on my new album. The minute I got nominated for my Grammy, I went in the studio,” Khaled says. “If we get a trophy, give thanks. But we got nominated, we won already.

What could be better than two music legends chatting at the Grammy Awards?

People sat down with Clive Davis and Maxwell, who talked about enjoying life in the industry today.

“I think the thing that makes me the most happy is not necessarily the awards; that I can come and go and go through all my ups and downs and write about them — and there they are, they still remember you,” Maxwell says. “And that’s the most touching aspect. The fact that I can sit next to Mr. Clive Davis, and talk to you, not only about our beliefs...

Beyoncé and Adele are two of music’s biggest artists. But on Sunday night, they’re heading into the 2017 Grammy Awards as two of music’s biggest rivals.

The one-name superstar singers are both up for three of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences top awards: record of the year, song of the year, and album of the year — for tracks “Formation” and “Hello” and albums Lemonade and 25, respectively.

Ironically, when it comes to Grammy records, both Beyoncé, 35, and Adele, 28, share one: the honor for most Grammys won by a female artist in one night. Bey took home...

This article originally appeared on EW.com.

The actual awarding of the Grammys is great, of course, but let’s be honest: The performances are the real reason to tune in. The Recording Academy never fails to attract big names for the ceremony’s lineup, and this year’s James Corden-hosted show will be no exception. Here’s the full list of who’s scheduled to take the Grammy stage this weekend.

Beyoncé led the pack of nominated artists this year, with nine for her sweet Lemonade, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Mrs. Carter tops the list...

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards are officially here!

Ahead of music's biggest night, we've rounded up everything you need to know -- from where to watch to who's performing to moments you definitely don't want to miss -- before the awards show on Feb. 12.

Watch: 2017 GRAMMYs: 6 Biggest Snubs and Surprises

Et's Red Carpet Coverage: You can catch all of Et's live coverage right here on ETonline.com, on Twitter (@etnow) and Instagram (@entertainmenttonight). For all the pre-show excitement, tune in to CBS' Grammy Red Carpet Live with Et's Nancy O'Dell and Kevin Frazier starting at 7:30 p.m. Et/4:30 p.m. Pt.

Et's Cameron Mathison and Sophie Schillaci, joined by Denny Directo, will also be reporting live from the red carpet, which you can watch on our official Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. Et/3:30 p.m. Pt ahead of our full post-show coverage airing Monday on Entertainment Tonight.

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The 59th Annual Grammy Awards are upon us!

While we're psyched to see artists like Lady Gaga, Metallica, Katy Perry and Beyoncé hit the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, we're just as excited about the A-listers who will be announcing their performances, as well as the night's winners.

Watch: 2017 Grammy Awards: Beyonce, Adele, Justin Bieber and More Land Nominations

Et can exclusively confirm that Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Solange Knowles, Gina Rodriguez, Katharine McPhee and Laverne Cox are some of the night's presenters. The Recording Academy has yet to release the full list.

The awards show, hosted by James Corden, will also feature two "unforgettable" tribute segments to Prince and George Michael, who died in April and December of the past year, respectively.

"The passings of two such creative innovators were a huge loss for the creative community," said Neil Portnow, president/CEO of the Recording Academy. "[We're] humbled to pay...

Get ready because music’s biggest night is upon us — the Grammy Awards!

The Recording Academy’s annual telecast will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Est on CBS.

Past Grammys have brought us incredible performances, iconic speeches and can’t-miss red carpet style (see Jennifer Lopez‘s belly baring dress from 2000!), and this year’s event is bound to be another unforgettable night.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big show.

Who’s performing?

Hello, it’s Adele.

The 25 diva will hit the Grammy stage in...

Lady Gaga is off to never, never land!

The "Perfect Illusion" singer will be taking the stage with Metallica at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, which kick off live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. Pt / 5 p.m. Et on CBS.

Watch: Beyonce to Perform at 2017 Grammy Awards After Announcing She's Pregnant With Twins

The collaboration was confirmed on Tuesday after a Gaga fan site tweeted a snippet of a GRAMMYs promo clip.

The Recording Academy announced last month that the heavy metal band would be hitting the stage at this year's awards show, along with additional collaborative performances by Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, Alicia Keys and Maren Morris, A Tribe Called Quest with Dave Grohl and Anderson .Paak, Cynthia Erivo with John Legend, and The Weeknd with Daft Punk.

Related: Metallica, Daft Punk, The Weeknd and More to Perform at 2017 GRAMMYs

Demi Lovato will be teaming up with Andra Day...

This year's Grammy Awards ceremony will feature tributes to three Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members: David Bowie, Glenn Frey, and B.B. King. Those three segments are among the latest performances announced for the 55th annual event slated for CBS on Monday, February 15. -Break- Subscribe to Gold Derby Breaking News Alerts & Experts’ Latest Oscar Predictions Oscar and Grammy nominee Lady Gaga will be part of a lengthy seven-minute segment honoring Bowie, who died on January 10. Eagles co-founder Frey, who died on January 18, will be remembered by his former bandmates Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit, and Joe Walsh plus longtime friend Jackson Browne. Blues legend King, who died on May 14, will be celebrated by Gary Clark, Jr., Bonnie Raitt, and Chris Stapleton. Lionel Richie, the 2016 MusiCares person of the year for his charitable work, will also be feted with a special tribute by Luke Bryan, John Legend, Demi Lovato,...

Every year thousands of fans flock to Indio, California for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and for 2016 there’s no shortage of big name performers.

Per the just-released lineup, bands like Guns N Roses, LCD Soundsystem, Chvrches and The 1975 will take the stage for the two-weekend event, slated for April 15-17 and April 22-24.

Furthermore, Calvin Harris, Ice Cube, Ellie Goulding, Sufjan Stevens, Sia and Gary Clarke Jr have all signed on for the three-day roster.

The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony won't air on HBO until May 30th, but the network has unveiled an extended trailer from the all-star event. This year's ceremony, held on April 18th, honored Green Day, Ringo Starr, Lou Reed, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bill Withers and the "5" Royales.

"You can't get in until 25 years after you've had your first hit. Well I'm way passed that," Starr jokes in the extended trailer. "But here we are,...

Miley Cyrus is headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — to induct Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, that is. The Hall of Fame made the announcement Wednesday for its 30th annual Induction Ceremony, which takes place on Saturday, April 18 at Cleveland’s Public Hall. In addition to the “Wrecking Ball” singer playing her part, Zac Brown and Tom Morello will perform for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, John Mayer and Gary Clark, Jr. will perform for Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. Beck and Karen O. will play to honor Lou Reed, and John Legend is set to perform for Bill Withers.

Beyonce is full of surprises!  Queen B gave a surprise performance on Tuesday night for Stevie Wonder's Grammy tribute at Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live, where she rocked the stage in a sexy, sequined mini. The "Flawless" singer was hotter than ever in the Michael Costello dress and fishnets, as she kicked off the night with a performance of "Fingertips Pt.2". Half-way through the set, the 33-year-old shocked the crowd again when she brought out Ed Sheeran and Gary Clark Jr. to accompany her onstage!  The "Thinking Out Loud" crooner was just as excited to be performing with the diva and took to Instagram after the show to share a snap from the night.   Had a brilliant time performing with these two tonight at the Stevie Wonder tribute A photo posted by @teddysphotos on Feb 11, 2015 at 2:26am Pst "Had a brilliant time performing with these two tonight at the Stevie Wonder tribute,...

After a memorable performance at the Grammys, Beyoncé was back on stage Tuesday night for Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - an All-Star Grammy Salute. The singer and Ed Sheeran paired up for a special duet to pay tribute to the musical icon. They performed classics like "Master Blaster (Jammin')," "Fingertips Part 2," and "Higher Ground," and in true Bey fashion, they had the audience dancing. Other big names in music, like Tony Bennett, John Legend, Annie Lennox, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Hudson, were also in attendance to pay tribute to Stevie, and they all joined together to close out the night with a rendition of "Happy Birthday." The full performance airs Feb. 16, but check out the highlights from the show. Beyoncé is in the building with Ed Sheeran and Gary Clark Jr. #StevieWonderGrammyTribute #StevieWonder #beyonce #edsheeran #garyclarkjr A video posted by brittany wallace (@lovebwmusic...

Foo Fighters have the new album "Sonic Highways" due out on Nov. 10. Dave Grohl's HBO documentary series "Sonic Highways" is also on the way, premiering Oct. 17. You can get a taste of both the album and the show in the trailer below. Steve Albini, Gary Clarke Jr., a consistently cold Chicago, vintage footage of Bad Brains and other interviews and adornments make up what is a pretty rocking tease. As previously reported, the band recorded eight new songs in eight cities, for an album that will arrive with eight album covers. Grohl and his filming crew interview producers, artists and other musical gads-about-town (like Dan Auerbach, Rick Rubin, Pharrell, Slash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and even President Barack Obama) in each city, and his band collaborates with at least one artist for each song. The tracklist for the set is below the video Here is the tracklist for Foo Fighters...

The 56th Grammy Awards are in the books and the special moments created throughout the show will surely last for years to come. The performances shined brighter than any award could, with some bringing viewers to tears.

Everyone has their favorites, and those they didn't really care for. Follow with Zap2it as we recount the night's performances, from best to worst.

Mackemore & Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert, Queen Latifah and Madonna

A performance of their hit "Same Love" wasn't enough. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis included an appearance by Madonna and, more importantly, a mass wedding. In all, 33 couples were wed, including Lewis' sister and her fiance, creating one of the most special moments in Grammy history.

Pink and Nate Ruess

Pink was simply amazing. She did her aerial acrobatics, sounded strong and was truly one of the best entertainers of the night. The only downside of her performance was Ruess from the band Fun.

var brightcovevideoid = '3110578706001'; Things are getting weird in Keith Urban's household. Or at least that's what his 5-year-old daughter with Nicole Kidman, Sunday Rose, thinks. "Every week there's something new going on. There's a new move," Urban, 46, explained on the red carpet at the Grammys - where he was nominated for best country duo/group performance for "Highway Don't Care" with Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw. "There's a new word in their vocabulary. Right now for Sunday, everything's 'that's weird.' " He continued, "Everything's weird for a 5-year-old ... sometimes she's right!" Sunday Rose and younger sister, 3-year-old Faith...

It was an incredible night at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards with amazing performances from Beyonce Knowles and Jay-z, along with Katy Perry and Lorde, just to name a few.

Hosted by the uber-talented LL Cool J, there were a plethora of winners this evening (January 26) including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis taking home the trophy for Best New Artist.

Daft Punk scored the biggest prize of the night with Album of the Year for Random Access Memories. In addition, the French electronic duo won Record of the Year with "Get Lucky" featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, along with Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Dance/Electronica Album.

Another memorable moment went to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis when Madonna and Queen Latifah joined them on stage for "Same Love," during which 34 couples tied the knot!

Check out the full list of 56th Annual Grammy Award winners below!

Record of...

Music's biggest night had arrived. It's time for the 56th Grammy Awards, once again hosted by LL Cool J. Countless awards will be given out, but the real star of the show is the performances laced throughout the night.

A who's who of the music world will take the stage, including Taylor Swift, Robin Thicke, Lorde, Daft Punk and even Metallica. Jay Z and Beyonce are performing together, as well. There will definitely be some special memories made tonight and you can follow along with Zap2it's live blog as they all happen.

The show kicks off at 8 p.m. Et on CBS.

8 p.m. - If you're starting things off with a bang, there's no better act than Jay Z and Beyonce doing "Drunk in Love." Bey spends a good portion of the song shaking her behind at the camera and recreating Sharon Stone's iconic "Basic Instinct" chair scene.

Which music stars went home with awards at the 2014 Grammy Awards? Find out with this full winners list.

Winners in each category are bolded.

Record of the Year

"Get Lucky" -- Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers

"Radioactive" -- Imagine Dragons

"Royals" -- Lorde

"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Bruno Mars

"Blurred Lines" -- Robin Thick feat. T.I. and Pharrell

Album of the year

"The Blessed Unrest" -- Sara Bareilles

"Random Access Memories" -- Daft Punk

"Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" -- Kendrick Lamar

"The Heist" -- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

"Red" -- Taylor Swift

Song of the year

"Just Give Me a Reason" -- Jeff Bhasker, Pink and Nate Ruess (Pink feat. Nate Ruess)

"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars)

"Roar" -- Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry and Henry Walter (Katy Perry)

"Royals...

The 56th annual edition of the Grammys airs on CBS Sunday night, live in the east and tape delayed in the west. Among the talent scheduled to appear during the 3.5 hour kudocast emceed once again by LL Cool J are: Sara Bareilles and Carole King Beyonce and Jay-z Gary Clark, Jr. Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams and Stevie Wonder Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Blake Shelton Hunter Hayes Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons Miranda Lambert and Billie Joe Armstrong (tribute to Phil Everly/In Memoriam) John Legend Lorde Macklemore and Ryan Lewis with Madonna Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Metallica and Cultural Ambassador to China Lang Lang Kacey Musgraves Nine Inch Nails, Lindsay Buckingham, Dave Grohl and Queens of the Stone Age (show finale) Katy Perry Pink and Nate Ruess Taylor Swift Robin Thicke and Chicago Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Keith Urban And slated to take to the st.

The Grammys have added another handful of performers to Sunday night's broadcast on CBS. Gary Clark Jr. and Hunter Hayes are the latest awards show set list additions, as well as a finale number that features Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl and Lindsey Buckingham. The upcoming performances marks the Grammy awards show debuts of Clark Jr., Nine Inch Nails, and Queens Of The Stone Age. Photos: Grammys 2014: The Nominees Previously announced performers include Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr,John Legend, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Sara Bareilles and Carole King,

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When I began research for this post, I assumed there would be a noticeable correlation between Academy Award Best Picture winners and Best Original Score winners. A safe assumption, I thought, because of how important music is to cinema (have you ever watched a scene before music was added?). Music provides emotional thrust to a film. It creates suspense, amplifies poignant moments, and brings settings to life. Additionally, music can shape our memory of a given film. How many iconic movies—The Godfather (1972), Star Wars (1977), Jaws (1975), Psycho (1960)—have themes that we automatically recall as soon as the movie’s title comes up?

Yet in the thirteen Academy Awards since and including 2000, only three Best Picture winners also took home Best Original Score and of the eighty-five films that were nominated for Best Picture in this time period, only about one third of them were even nominated for Best Original Score.

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Question: When will Kate finally say “I love you” to Rick on Castle? —Meg

Ausiello: Probably when she succeeds in breaking down those steel-fortified walls of his. “The issue [ex-wife Meredith raised] is going to cause some trouble,” series creator Andrew Marlowe acknowledges. “We spent four years exposing who Kate is. She’s a very private person, and she’s kind of opened [up] to Castle. But now the question is, where’s Castle’s depth? He tends to live on the surface,...

Here's the complete list of winners; for winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies, click here:

44th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Motion Picture

Motion Picture

.Beasts of the Southern Wild. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

.Django Unchained. (The Weinstein Company)

.Flight. (Paramount Pictures)

.Red Tails. (Lucasfilm) . Winner

.Tyler Perry.s Good Deeds. (Lionsgate)

Actor in a Motion Picture

Denzel Washington . .Flight. (Paramount Pictures) . Winner

Jamie Foxx . .Django Unchained. (The Weinstein Company)

Morgan Freeman . .The Magic of Belle Isle. (Magnolia Pictures)

Suraj Sharma . .Life of Pi. (20th Century Fox)

Tyler Perry . .Alex Cross. (Summit Entertainment)

Actress in a Motion Picture

Emayatzy Corinealdi . .Middle of Nowhere. (Aafrm)

Halle Berry . .Cloud Atlas. (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Loretta Devine . .In The Hive. (Eone Entertainment)

Quvenzhané Wallis . .Beasts of the Southern Wild. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Viola Davis . .Won.t Back Down. (20th Century Fox) - Winner

Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

David Oyelowo . .Middle of Nowhere. (Affrm)

Don Cheadle...

The NAACP Image Awards have announced the nominees for their 44th annual awards show during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Anthony Anderson (Guys with Kids), Niecy Nash (The Soul Man), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Garcelle Beauvais (Flight), Tyler James Williams (Go On), and Zendaya (Shake It Up!) announced the categories and nominees.

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Winners will be announced during the two-hour star-studded event, which will air live on Friday, February 1 (8 Et live/Pt tape-delayed) on NBC.

Following is the list of categories and nominees for the 44Th NAACP Image Awards:

Television

Outstanding Comedy Series

"Glee" (Fox)

"Modern Family" (ABC)

"The Game" (Bet)

"The Mindy Project" (Fox)

"The Soul Man" (TV...

New York — Alicia Keys will make you cry. Cry hard.

That's what happened when a close friend listened to the song "Brand New Me," a personal piano-tune from Keys' new album that she calls her "autobiography." On it, she sings about being herself, even if others don't approve.

"When I looked up from playing it, she was crying and she was like, `Why didn't you warn me?' It caught her off-guard," Keys recalled in an interview. "There's something about a time in your life that we all go through – if you haven't gone through it you will – that you find you're going to rise above something that's kind of held you back and you find this thing inside of you that really says, `I'm new now.'"

Keys' life has changed tremendously since she recorded "The Element of Freedom" three years ago. She's now a mother and Broadway producer,...

Los Angeles, Aug 26: Singer Alicia Keys will launch her fifth album "Girl On Fire" at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Keys, 31, will sing the album's title track at the award ceremony to be held here Sep 6, reports contactmusic.com.

The album will be released Nov 27 and feature collaborations with singers Jeff Bhasaker, Gary Clarke Jr and Emeli Sande.

However, the single will be available for online download via iTunes from.

Hillsong is a multi-million dollar global brand with a massive following, particularly among the young. What can marketers learn from this fast-growing faith factory as it turns 30, asks Robin Hicks.

Say what you like about Hillsong. The happy-clappy megachurch does not enjoy a Godly reputation in all quarters, and gets a kicking in the comment thread on Mumbrella whenever we write a story about Gloria Jean’s, the coffee chain it supposedly has ties with (which Hillsong denies – see below).

It’s also been on the receiving end of some bad press for a lack of transparency over its finances, sordid goings-on that led founder Brian Houston’s father to depart, a book by a former Hillsonger that called it ‘toxic Christianity’, and allegations of vote stacking in Australian Idol.

But Hillsong is one of Australia’s few global brands. It is one of the most powerful Australian youth brands.

Nashville, Tenn. -- Fun for Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips means collaboration, and a recent dust-up with Erykah Badu after they worked together isn't slowing him down.

Coyne and the Lips will launch an attempt at the Guiness World Records mark for most live shows in 24 hours, playing eight concerts between Memphis, Tenn., and New Orleans on Wednesday and Thursday. Trailed by fans along the way, they'll meet up with acts like Jackson Browne, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Gary Clarke Jr. and Hunter Hayes as part of the activities surrounding MTV's O Music Awards.

The Oklahoma rockers have been finalizing details and juggling schedules and logistics as they chase Jay-z's record of seven shows in a day.

"If you had to really consider all this in the beginning, you just simply wouldn't want to do it," Coyne said in a phone interview last week. "Luckily, it occurs to you...

We just received a press release (reprinted below) for this upcoming screening and concert, which we know you won't want to miss.

Tone Poet Productions presents Pinetop Perkins: How Long, a short film documenting the last studio recording made by American blues legend and Antone's fixture Pinetop Perkins. The film will have its world premiere screening on Friday, March 23 at the famous blues stage Antone's, 213 West 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701 at 9 pm. Tickets available at the door for $15, or in advance for $10 through Antone's online. The evening will also feature a host of musicians who will play Pinetop's music as a special anniversary tribute concert in memory of his passing in 2011.

About The Film:

A moment in music history was recorded in Austin, Texas in September 2010 at Yellow Dog Studios: the last recording session of blues singer, piano player and multi-Grammy Award winner Pinetop Perkins. The recording sessions were...

You obviously remember that on the May 20 Grey's Anatomy season finale, a madman with a gun and a grudge walked in and went on a shooting spree at Seattle Grace Mercy West.

It made for gripping TV, but one thing some critics have pointed out is the perceived lack of believability - would anyone off the street really be able to roam freely as Gary Clark did?

TV Guide explored this very subject yesterday, and according to Dr. Glenn P. Kelley, cardiologist at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, La., it's both very possible and unlikely.

"Patient room doors do not lock," he says, "so doctors can get to them if we need to."

On the flip side, "supply rooms, pharmacy rooms, and rooms with sensitive/expensive equipment and call rooms all definitely do lock." Oh, and there are entire wards that do as well.

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At one time, Westerns were the most popular genre of television program. There were as many westerns on TV in the fifties and sixties as there are reality shows today. One of the longest running and most popular of these was The Virginian. It was among the first of the “Adult Westerns” (meaning it wasn’t the stereotypical white hat vs. the black hat shoot-em-up) and was the first 90-minute show of the Western genre.

The series starred James Drury as the unnamed hero, perpetually known only as “the Virginian”. It’s never made clear (at least, not in the first season) why the Virginian left his home to travel to Wyoming or why he never reveals his true name but no one in the series seems bothered by his secretive nature. Drury is one of the more laid back western heroes. He isn’t in the larger-than-life John Wayne mold.

Though it isn't remembered by many TV viewers today, The Virginian TV show was one of the most popular Westerns in its day. The NBC series ran for eight seasons, from 1962 until 1970. The characters returned in the 1970-71 season in a different format and the show was renamed The Men from Shiloh.

The Virginian series follows the adventures of a strong-willed man known only as the "Virginian" (James Drury) who works to maintain order on the Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming. Other regular actors during the run of the series include Doug McClure, Lee J. Cobb, John McIntire, Charles Bickford, Stewart Granger, Clu Gulager, Gary Clarke, Randy Boone, and Roberta Shore.

It's often been remarked that The Virginian had such high production values that each episode looked like a feature film. The 249 installments are 90 minutes apiece and were all shot...