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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Enterprises (UMe), the catalog division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Sujata Murthy to executive vice president of media & artist relations, effective immediately.In her role, Ms. Murthy will continue to be responsible for the label’s media department and oversee press strategy and campaigns, as well as work closely with artists, managers and estates across UMG’s roster.

The Prince of Tides is the latest high-profile feature film that is being eyed for a television spinoff.

Billie Eilish has teamed up with Lisa Simpson in the latest Disney+ Simpsons short – you can watch a snippet of When Billie Met Lisa below.The short, which was released yesterday (April 22), features Eilish and her brother, Finneas, as well as the pop star duo’s mother and father, as they invite Lisa to a jam session in the studio.Lisa, who begins the short looking for a quiet place to practice her saxophone, is discovered by the chart-topping pair playing the instrument under a bridge. Once they get to the studio, Eilish fires her in-house orchestra in favour of Lisa and the pair get to work on putting a new spin on The Simpsons theme song.You can can see a clip from the episode below:We, too, would profusely sob at the chance to jam with @BillieEilish.

Billie Eilish will make an appearance in The Simpsons in an upcoming short titled ‘When Billie Met Lisa’.The short, set to be released on Disney+ on April 22, will feature Eilish and her brother, Finneas, as they invite Lisa Simpson to a jam session in the studio.A synopsis reads: “In ‘When Billie Met Lisa,’ Lisa Simpson is discovered by chart-topping artists Billie Eilish and Finneas while searching for a quiet place to practice her saxophone. Billie invites Lisa to her studio for a special jam session she’ll never forget.”This marks the fourth short from The Simpsons to be released on the streaming service, following the Star Wars-themed ‘Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens From Its Nap’, the Marvel-inspired ‘The Good, The Bart, And The Loki’ and last year’s ‘The Simpsons in Plusaversary’ to celebrate Disney+ Day on November 12.Billie is guest starring in @TheSimpsons: “When Billie Met Lisa”, the new short streaming April 22 on @disneyplus.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed actor, producer, and podcast host Tika Sumpter (Sonic the Hedgehog, Mixed-ish) in all areas.

Deadline, with John Davis and Catherine Davis through their Davis Entertainment production company.While the project is still in the very early stages, the filmmakers are still focusing on trying to secure the life rights of Clinton before they start writing the script and casting the movie in its entirety. The film will follow Clinton, 80, and his childhood in North Carolina in the 1940s to the creations of his legendary collective Parliament-Funkadelic.The biopic will also chronicle his influence on singers of the hip-hop generation including Tupac Shakur, Dr.

Angelique Jackson Academy Award-nominee Eddie Murphy is in talks to play funk legend and Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton in an upcoming biopic.Dubbed the Godfather of Funk, Clinton is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and widely regarded as one of the most important innovators of the musical genre, along with James Brown and Sly Stone.The developing project is said to chronicle Clinton’s life and legacy, from his childhood in 1940s North Carolina, to the formation of his groundbreaking bands Parliament and Funkadelic in the late 1960s. The movie will also explore Clinton and the bands’ impact of the future of hip-hop and artists like Tupac Shakur, Dr.

Eddie Murphy might be getting in touch with his musical side for his next role.

EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Murphy is in early talks to play Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton. Murphy will also serve as producer with John Davis and Catherine Davis through their Davis Entertainment banner. They are tying down rights with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and they will then set writers and shop the project. Murphy has a three-picture deal with Amazon that came after the success of Coming 2 America. This is a passion project for Murphy.

's season 7 competition, and we're already chopping contestants at a breakneck pace. Wednesday's new episode of Fox's hit reality singing competition series gave fans a surprising double elimination!The remaining members of the first batch of contestants — the only ones we've seen this season thus far — took the stage to sing their hearts out, before a painful double unmasking left only one singer standing.It all came down to Thingamabob, Cyclops and Firefly in Wednesday's epic showdown.

NME journalist Gavin Martin, who has died.The news was reported by Louder Than War earlier today (March 11). A cause of death has not yet been confirmed.Born in 1961, Martin was first published in the NME letters page when he was just 13-years-old before moving to London as a teenager to work at the magazine alongside Julie Burchill, Tony Parsons and Danny Baker.Martin wrote U2‘s first-ever NME cover interview in 1981 ahead of the group releasing their second studio album, ‘October’, later that same year.

James Brown documentary produced by Mick Jagger and Questlove in on the way.A&E Network announced the four-part documentary yesterday (February 26) and said it’s expected to arrive in 2023.James Brown: Say It Loud will be directed by Deborah Riley Draper and will be executive produced by Mick Jagger, Questlove and Black Thought, among others.In a statement, Jagger said he was “thrilled” to executive produce the project, saying: “He was a brilliant performer who inspired me from the beginning and was deeply committed to the Civil Rights movement. I have always admired James and learned so much from him.”Questlove and Black Thought added: “The life of James Brown is significant not only to understand his immense musical impact, which inspires us and other artists to this day, but also for the deep and lasting impression he has had on American culture.“Brown’s life is a crucial and timely story of struggle, redemption, and self-identity and we are honoured to have the chance to share it.”In 2014, the late Chadwick Boseman starred as James Brown for the biopic Get On Up, which Jagger also produced.

NEW YORK -- Mick Jagger and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson are teaming up to produce a four-part documentary series on soul legend James Brown for the A&E Network.“James Brown: Say it Loud” is expected to premiere on the network next year.

Mick Jagger and Questlove are exec producing a four-part docuseries about I Got You (I Feel Good) star James Brown for A&E.

EXCLUSIVE: Amid a streaming-spurred frenzy for music catalog rights, Multimedia Music has acquired film and TV scores from nine-time Oscar nominee James Newton Howard.

Robin Roberts revealed what Michael Strahan gets up to during a commercial break with a candid behind-the-scenes video on Thursday.MORE: GMA's Robin Roberts convinced she'll 'get in trouble' with partner Amber Laign over new postThe Good Morning America star filmed her unaware co-host excitedly dancing around the studios to James Brown's Get Up Offa That Thing as she stood back behind the cameramen who joined in with Robin to cheer him on. Michael put on an energetic performance, shaking his hips from side to side and gliding his feet across the floor.WATCH: Robin Roberts shares hilarious BTS video of Michael Strahan during GMAHe also used his chair as a prop, twirling it around before sitting down and kicking his leg into the air in a scene resembling Flashdance.As Michael wheeled himself back behind his desk to get ready to go back on the air, he noticed Robin had been filming him and let out a loud cry before pointing his finger at her and jokingly screaming "No".MORE: Robin Roberts applauded for her strength in praise-worthy new post following return to workMORE: Michael Strahan reveals bittersweet memory of late father"@michaelstrahan…you never [know] who's watching and you're not even safe during a commercial break!" Robin cheekily captioned the post.

Robin Roberts delighted fans on the latest instalment of Good Morning America with her return to the studio following a bout with COVID-19.MORE: Robin Roberts delights fans as she details future plans on the show amid Covid battleThe beloved TV personality tested positive weeks ago and returned to hosting the show virtually last week, filming from her studio at home with the help of her partner Amber Laign.However, she's finally back in the GMA studio along with her co-stars for the day George Stephanopoulos and TJ Holmes.WATCH: GMA's Robin Roberts and Ginger Zee bring fans to tears with unbelievably emotional updateShe celebrated her return with a fun Instagram Reel from the main anchors' table alongside TJ, where she mimed with attitude to the James Brown song Get Up Offa That Thing.Her co-host standing nearby flashed her a curious set of looks in jest as he suspiciously eyed her while drinking his morning coffee as she mimed "I'm back" to him over and over.MORE: Robin Roberts applauded for her strength in praise-worthy new post following return to workTJ's hilarious look left fans in hysterics, but he was clearly glad to have Robin back on the set as she shared the clip on her Stories and wrote: "Feels good to be back at the GMA studio."A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin shared a fun clip of herself back at the studio with TJFans enthusiastically commented on her video with: "Yay! So glad to have you back in my home," and: "If they didn't know, they know now!! Welcome back," and also: "So glad to see you and TJ looks surprised."Robin first revealed to fans that she was back at the studio with the return of what has become a popular tradition on her social media, that being her morning wisdom

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPrimary Wave Music has expanded its partnership with long-running British group and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard.The deal will see the company acquire an additional stake in the band’s music publishing catalog as well as master royalty income stream.Terms of the deal were not disclosed; many of the band’s biggest hits are included in deal, such as “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Rock of Ages” and “Photograph.”The band’s repertoire includes 11 studio albums, which have sold more than 110 million copies globally.The relationship between Primary Wave and Def Leppard began in 2009 with a deal to market and administer the band’s catalog of songs. Over the years the songs have been synced on a number of television shows, including “Cobra Kai,” “Hit the Floor,” “The Simpsons Guy,” “American Horror Story 1984” and more.

The “NFL on CBS” broadcast crew may have delivered brilliant insights at halftime of the AFC Championship game today between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs.

St Johnstone defender James Brown reckons Wednesday night’s point against Dundee was a “tiny step in the right direction”.

Yellowstone's fourth season wrapped up soon after 2022 started up, leaving us with lots of questions about the future, but that definitely wasn't the only thing worth celebrating this month for fans of the modern western drama. The star and fictional patriarch of the ratings-crushing Paramount Network hit turned the ripe, young age of 67 on January 18, and the occasion sparked lots of well-wishes and kind words from the actor’s friends and fanbase, as well as Yellowstone itself.

David Bowie’s catalog has been acquired by Warner Chappell Music, extending a recent string of high-profile music rights deals.

Sister Sledge featuring Slegendary — which includes Sledge, two of her adult children, their cousin, plus a friend — the grandmother of 13 struggles to keep up with the digital skills of the younger members.“There’s always smiling and joking going on and sometimes they catch impromptu videos of us all,” she told The Post.

James Brown‘s estate has been sold to publishing and management company Primary Wave, for an estimated at $90million (£68million).According to reports by Rolling Stone, the deal includes the entirety of Brown’s publishing, master income stream, and name and likeness rights that were owned by the estate.This blockbuster deal follows news earlier this year that Brown‘s family had finally settled a 15 year legal wrangle over the late singer’s estate.

Primary Wave Music has announced a deal with the James Brown estate which sees it acquire a stake in the late musician’s song rights, recording royalties, and name and likeness rights.The music company says that it will “also continue a partnership with the estate, which will include several projects related to The James Brown 2000 Trust, which was established in 2000 by Mr Brown for charitable and educational purposes”.Plus, “the estate will now have access to Primary Wave’s entire marketing

Britney Spears is seemingly ready for Christmas! The freshly minted 40-year-old showed off her dance moves to “Super Bad Pts. 1, 2, & 3” by James Brown in her latest Instagram video, posted to the platform on Thursday, Dec. 9. She looked incredible as she wore a sparkly silver one-shoulder gown that featured an ultra-high slit on the right side. The gown was adorned with festive feather details, tying into her crystal necklace.

Tom Morello has hailed Zack de la Rocha as “the greatest frontman of all time” in a new interview.The guitarist praised his Rage Against The Machine bandmate during a recent edition of Revolver‘s Fan First podcast, which was released last week (October 11).“In my opinion, [Zack is] the greatest frontman of all time,” Morello said. “He’s the punk rock James Brown.

LOS ANGELES -- Flea had a funky birthday.

James Brown, Van Morrison and more, has died at the age of 80.The news was revealed on the musician’s official Facebook page, where a message read: “With great sadness we have to announce that Pee Wee passed away last night following complications with his heart.“We are working on plans to celebrate his wonderful life and hope you will all take time to listen to his music and continue his legacy.”Posted by Pee Wee Ellis on Friday, September 24, 2021Leading tributes to Ellis was Bootsy Collins,