Peter Bart: Gustavo Dudamel’s Defection Indicative Of A Reignited East Coast-West Coast Rivalry

There’s a method to keeping yourself employed in most creative industries where you alternate between doing something you’re passionate about with something a bit more… commercial. A “one for them, one for me” mindset.

Russian troops invaded Ukraine and, like many people around the world, he felt helpless at the images of people fleeing their homes.“The world felt like it was in a new place that it hadn’t been in decades,” the three-time Grammy winner recalls.On Friday, the one-year anniversary of the war’s start, Paisley is releasing a new song called “Same Here,” featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking proudly about his country and people.The song is Paisley’s first from his new record, “Son of the Mountains,” to be released later this year on Universal Music Group Nashville.The West Virginia native wrote the song with Lee Thomas Miller (co-writer on Paisley hits “The World” and “Perfect Storm”) and Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith. It’s a three-part narrative that reflects on universal similarities, despite distance and language.While it doesn’t mention Ukraine specifically, the song ends with Paisley and Zelenskyy in conversation, recorded during a video call.

A year ago, country star Brad Paisley watched the news on television as Russian troops invaded Ukraine and, like many people around the world, he felt helpless at the images of people fleeing their homes.

The annual Oscar melee always reminds us of this mandate: Never believe the “buzz.” Every important movie arrives with an aura – and it’s usually wrong or misleading.

Thania Garcia Chuck Jackson, a vocalist of the doo-wop group Del-Vikings and the singer in Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard’s “Any Day Now,” died on Feb. 16 in Atlanta. He was 85. News of his passing was confirmed in a Facebook post by Ady Croasdell of Ace Records’ Kent Records division, a UK label that had been reissuing his recordings. No cause of death was given. “There are confirmed reports that one of the very greatest soul singers of all time, Chuck Jackson, died on February 16th,” Croasdell wrote. “His 60s and 70s recordings are hugely important works, revered as much now as on release…His passing will be deeply felt around the world.”

An absolute tragedy has struck the small community of Pax, West Virginia as an 11-week-old boy was found dead in the aftermath of a heavy storm.

Bauhaus singer Peter Murphy has been announced to lead the next David Bowie tribute tour with guitarist Adrian Belew – see dates and ticket information below.Murphy will front the 2023 ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ tour in North America alongside celebrated guitarist Adrian Belew, who’s best known as formerly playing in King Crimson.Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, A Perfect Circle bassist Matt McJunkins, guitarist Scrote, Devo/A Perfect Circle drummer Jeff Friedl, saxophonist Ron Dziubla, and guitarist Eric Schermerhorn will also play in the touring group.The tribute tour kicks off on April 4 in Houston, Texas, US and wraps up on May 8 in Tacoma, Washington, US. Tickets will be available to buy here.Murphy said in a statement: “Such a surprise to be invited to celebrate Bowie in this outing, and alongside a great lineup.

Peter Andre has said his thoughts are with Brianna Ghey's family after a boy and a girl, both aged 15, were charged with murdering transgender schoolgirl Brianna, who was stabbed to death in a park in Warrington aged 16. In his exclusive column - only available to OK! VIPs - Pete, 49, shared: "Everyone should be able to be who they want to be. It’s sad we live in a world where crimes like this happen." Here, the dad of four also spoke of his recent trip away from the UK and how he and his wife Emily celebrated Valentine's Day this year...

Peter Schmeichel congratulated David de Gea after the Spaniard equalled his tally for the most clean sheets for Manchester United.

Peter Andre has kicked off his 50th birthday celebrations early and jetted off to Dubai with his wife, Emily, and his children. The singer, who is set to turn 50 on 27 February, recently headed to Dubai alongside Emily, 33, and his two eldest children Junior, 17, and Princess, 15, who he shares with ex-wife Katie Price.

Astronomy experts have came across some "mysterious" radio signals that they believe may have come from aliens.

EXCLUSIVE: Principal photography has wrapped in New York state on COUP!, a period satire starring Peter Sarsgaard and directed by Austin Stark and Joseph Schuman.

From the outset, Sumner Redstone was a curiosity.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Fresh off her 2023 Goya best actress win for “Lullaby” on Saturday night,” Laia Costa (“Only You,” “Piercing,” “Victoria) is set to star in the passionate romance drama “Un Amor,” by multi-prized Spanish filmmaker Isabel Coixet (“The Bookshop,” “The Secret Life of Words”). Film Constellation, the London and now Paris-based production, finance & sales company, will introduce the new production to buyers at thus and next week’s Berlin European Film Market.  Distributor of Berlin competition entry “20,000 Species if Bees” and La Maternal, a San Sebastian best leading performance winner for Carla Quílez, BTeam Pictures will handle the film’s release in Spain. 

Pedro Pascal steps out with his sister Lux Pascal during a rare outing in New York City. The “Mandalorian” and “The Last Of Us” star and the transgender activist were all smiles while heading to a train station in Brooklyn.The famous siblings took public transportation to avoid the hectic traffic of the Big Apple and enjoy on time from an Off-Broadway performance of Lorraine Hansberry’s “The Sign in Sydney Brustein’s Window,” starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan at the BAM theater.The actor recently made headlines after revealing the downfall of filming “Mandalorian.” According to the star, although the armor is cool, being inside is a different experience.“It’s like putting on a head-to-toe glove with weights on it,” Pedro Pascal tells Empire about Din Djarin’s Beskar get-up.

Steven Spielberg felt like he had to turn down the opportunity to direct Harry Potter.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic At last, Bruce Springsteen fans can let go over their angst over whether the performer will reach Los Angeles and many other areas left off the first leg of his U.S. tour this year… and move on to the angst of the difficulty of getting tickets. The fact that some of the added gigs are in stadiums instead of arenas may ameliorate at least some of those concerns, though. The second leg of the North American tour begins August 9 with a show at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and ends at the close of fall back indoors with shows at L.A.’s Forum on Dec. 4 and 6 and San Francisco’s Chase Center on Dec. 8. Altogether, these additions add up to 22 gigs in 18 cities, with Philadelphia, East Rutherford, NJ, Toronto and L.A. being the four cities that are getting two-night stands — although wide-open holes in the calendar surely allow for additions as these dates sell out.

Una Healy is celebrating her son Tadhg turning eight as she marks the occasion with a footy themed bash.The former The Saturdays singer, who recently enjoyed a lavish Costa Rica getaway, took to her social media to share a series of snaps of both her kids enjoying Tadhg’s big day.The 41 year old shared a selfie of herself smiling in a black t shirt and a gold choker, matched with a pair of delicate hoop earrings. She then posted a pic of her son’s immaculately decorated cake, which was a bright blue and covered with pastel blue and white stars, as well as a massive number eight in the centre.

In his column this week Peter Andre talks his 50th birthday plans and reveals why he will be opting for a family getaway instead of a big party. The dad-of-four also sends his thoughts to the victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquakes and shares his heartbreak over missing mum Nicola Bulley. Sign-up or login below to read his full column.

A very different kind of apocalypse. The Last of Us follows a group of survivors after a pandemic wipes out most of humanity, but it’s not a virus that causes the catastrophe — it’s a fungus.