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Earlier this month Chris Brown searched deep into his crib and threw a few of his remaining toys over the side after losing out on the Best R&B Album Grammy to Robert Glasper. "Who the fuck is Robert Glasper?" he asked, struggling to understand that the question said more about him than it did the esteemed composer, pianist, and producer. After all, Brown should really know who the fuck Glasper is.

Chris Brown at this year’s Grammy Awards, Robert Glasper responded by printing the insult on a shirt, promising to donate a portion of earnings to charity; now, the legendary pianist has confirmed those shirts are all sold out.During this year’s ceremony, Glasper won the Grammy for Best R&B Album at the hand of his 2022 record ‘Black Radio III’. Brown took issue with the outcome – the controversial artist was nominated for his own ‘Breezy’ album – writing in an Instagram Story alongside a string of laughing emojis: “Y’all playing.

Joel Dommett sent viewers into a frenzy when he made an X-rated joke during The BRIT Awards on Saturday night. The Masked Singer host caused fellow presenter Maya Jama's jaw to drop in shock as he made the "filthy" quip during the live show from London's The O2 Arena.

The music community has been paying tribute to Burt Bacharach, who has died aged 94. A representative confirmed to media that the legendary music-maker died on Wednesday at home in LA of natural causes.Born in Kansas City, Bacharach studied music at universities and schools in Montreal, New York and California.

Strictly host Claudia ­Winkleman’s love affair with Scotland continues – with the presenter declaring she’d love to get married in Glasgow Central.

season two—so she hired the breakout actors for her latest drop.On January 23, announced the return of Skims' Valentine's Day Shop with a campaign starring Italian actors Simona Tabasco and Bea Grannò. Photographed by Donna Trope, Grannò and Tabasco posed in limited-edition bras and panties from the brand's Fits Everybody and Silk collections. “I watched The White Lotus and had to have my girls,” Kim Kardashian , which feature Tabasco in the and in the upcoming petal print, while Grannò leans on Tabasco in the and with the same sweet heart pattern. Scroll through for more looks from the collection, also modeled by everyone's favorite White Lotus grifters.

her brother, who succeeded as the 13th Earl of Haddington in 1985, established himself an authority on ghosts and crop circles. She was not bitten by the paranormal bug, however.

Tributes have been paid to an “extremely talented” former Winnington Park Rugby Club player who died following an off-road buggy crash. William Glendinning, 18, died after suffering serious head injuries in a collision on farmland in Hertfordshire.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In a new deal secured at this week’s San Sebastian Festival, Birgit Kemner’s Manny Films has partnered with Chile’s Storyboard Media to co-produce “Un Buen Día Para Morir” (“A Good Day to Die”), the third feature by Marcelo Ferrari (“Subterra,” “Bombal”). Inspired by the real story of pianist María Paz Santibáñez whose life took a dramatic turn during a protest against General Pinochet’s dictatorship in 1987, the drama turns on 24-year-old piano student Pachi who is shot in the head during a protest against the military regime. Seriously injured and pregnant, she manages to survive and give birth to her daughter. Escaping Chile, she settles in Paris where – against all odds – she fulfills her dream to become a concert pianist.

Michaela Zee editor Legendary jazz musician Ramsey Lewis, known for hits such as “The In Crowd” and “Wade in the Water,” died Monday morning at his home in Chicago. He was 87. Lewis recorded over 80 albums in his career, during which he received five gold records and three Grammy Awards. The jazz pianist and composer’s death was announced in a post on the official Ramsey Lewis Facebook page, stating that he “died peacefully” with no cause of death mentioned at this time. In the notice, a quote from his wife Janet Lewis read, “Ramsey’s passion for music was truly fueled by the love and dedication of his fans across the globe. He loved touring and meeting music lovers from so many cultures and walks of life. It was our family’s great pleasure to share Ramsey in this special way with all those who admired his God-given talents. We are forever grateful for your support.”

Jon Burlingame editorMike Lang, one of the preeminent pianists in Hollywood history, died of lung cancer Friday morning at his home in Studio City. He was 80.Lang played piano (or organ, harpsichord or celeste) on an estimated 2,000 film and TV scores dating back to the mid-1960s, including scores by virtually every great film composer of the past 50 years: John Williams (“Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Catch Me If You Can”), Jerry Goldsmith (“Gremlins,” “The Russia House”), John Barry (“Body Heat,” “The Specialist”), Henry Mancini (“10”), Alex North (“The Shoes of the Fisherman”), Elmer Bernstein (“The Rainmaker”), Miklós Rózsa (“Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid”) and many others.Composer Lalo Schifrin (“Mission: Impossible”) was among Lang’s earliest champions in Hollywood, adding Lang’s piano to what eventually became the Grammy-winning Paul Horn album “Jazz Suite on the Mass Texts” in 1965.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor“Bread and Salt,” which has been selected for Venice Film Festival’s Horizons section, has debuted its trailer. The film has been picked up by IKH Pictures Promotion for world sales.The film, the feature debut by director Damian Kocur, follows talented pianist Tymek, a student of the Warsaw Academy of Music, who returns to his home town for a vacation, a place where time has stood still. The central meeting point for local youth is the newly created kebab bar.

Chris Martin made a surprise appearance at a local pub on Sunday despite his 'hangover' after playing at Glastonbury.   The lead singer and pianist of Coldplay, 45, showed off his talents as he played Sky Full of Stars, from the 2014 album Ghost Stories, at the The Stag Inn, Hinton Charterhouse, Bath.

Jon Burlingame editorArtie Kane, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer of film scores including “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” and “Eyes of Laura Mars,” died Tuesday at his home on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, Wash.

A stage adaptation of The Pianist, based on the Władysław Szpilman memoir that was the source of the Oscar-nominated 2002 film, is being developed by director Emily Mann with an eye toward Broadway. An industry reading is set for New York City this month with Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie) starring as Szpilman.

Louis C.K. revealed today via his website that he’s directed a new indie titled Fourth of July, calling on his fan base to advocate for as wide of a theatrical release as is possible.

Rap and pianist duo Flintz & T4ylor gave “Britain’s Got Talent” everything the judges look for with their “absolutely perfect audition.”

Rammstein have announced that they will have pianists opening for them on their upcoming stadium tours.Two sets of piano players, Duo Jatekok and Duo Abélard, are set to support the band’s shows in both Europe and North America. View the full tour itinerary below.The news follows the release of the German band’s eighth album, ‘Zeit’, which was released last month.

Demi Moore and her daughter Scout Willis spent some quality time together at the museum just days after Scout and the rest of her siblings announced Bruce Willis’ illness. The two posed beside pianist Alex Koo in front of a beautiful cherry blossom painting.

Zack Sharf Hans Zimmer paused a concert at London’s O2 Arena this week to honor a Ukrainian pianist who stood defiant in the face of an impending Russian air raid by playing the main theme of Zimmer’s “Inception” (officially titled “Time”) on a piano in the street. Video of the pianist’s performance was uploaded to social media by National Geographic photographer John Stanmeyer.“When bomb sirens began, police asked everyone to move inside the railway station,” Stanmeyer wrote in a caption accompanying the video. “Alex [@alexpian_official] wouldn’t stop, playing his piano louder against the air raid warning.

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer stopped a concert at London’s O2 Arena this week to highlight a moment of beauty amid the ongoing terror on the streets of Ukraine.

Willie Nelson’s sister and original bandmate has died.

Willie Nelson's sister and bandmate, Bobbie Nelson, has died. She was 91. Bobbie, who was a pianist, singer and a member of the band Willie Nelson and Family, passed away Thursday morning, "peacefully and surrounded by family." "Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place.

Bobbie Lee Nelson, the pianist, singer and older sister of Willie Nelson, has died at the age of 91.

Dario Argento’s Berlin Film Festival Special Gala entry Dark Glasses plays out almost like a parody of his earlier work. Co-written with Franco Ferrini, it’s a lurid giallo about a killer slaughtering women in contemporary Rome. It lacks the suspense and style of Argento’s work in the 70s and 80s, while repeating various themes. 

Adrien Brody is joining the cast.

Chris Brown.

The Daily Beast. Her account comes two days after two other women gave similar claims about the actor.

Toni Cornell, daughter of the late Chris Cornell, belted out a moving cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” on Thursday’s “Tonight Show”.