Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Maybe it was the opportunity for so many in the music industry to comfortably share the same room again. Maybe it was the soul-stirring beats. Or maybe it was just the infectious exuberance of the two men who've been embodying the term bromance since long before bromance was a thing. Whatever the case, the celebration of Motown founder Berry Gordy and legendary Motown songwriter and artist Smokey Robinson—who share one of the most aspirational friendships in entertainment history—as MusiCares Persons of the Year was a joyous affair. Smiles were abundant throughout the room, though none more bright than those emanating from the two honorees themselves. The event, held February 3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, marked the first time the annual Grammy weekend gala to benefit the Recording Academy’s philanthropic arm feted two music luminaries at once. The dynamic duo brought out both Motown family members—Stevie … [Read more...] about Pre-Grammys MusiCares Gala Goes Motown
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All The Stars Who Lit Up The Return Of Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Sometime around midnight last night Clive Davis, master of ceremonies of his famed pre-Grammy Gala GALA , called out to the crowd gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. “You guys don’t stay up as late as we New Yorkers do,” he said. He needn’t have worried about anyone nodding off among the mind-blowing crowd of industry leaders, tastemakers and A-list celebrities who’d scored the hottest Grammy Week ticket around. This year’s guest list included Joni Mitchell, Kevin Costner, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, H.E.R., Lil Nas X, Demi Lovato, Janelle Monae, Paris Hilton, Miranda Lambert, Charlie Puth, Gayle King, Max Martin, Chance the Rapper, Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox, Samara Joy, Chloe X Halle, Emilio Estefan, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Stephen Stills, Benny Blanco, members of The Baylor Project, Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire, and Nancy … [Read more...] about All The Stars Who Lit Up The Return Of Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala
Joe Rogan Draws Backlash For Antisemitic Comments—Spotify Silent On Latest Controversy From Its Biggest Podcaster
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Joe Rogan, the host of Spotify’s biggest podcast, drew backlash for antisemitic remarks this week — the latest in his history of using his massive platform to make controversial comments that have spanned Covid-19 misinformation and racial slurs. Key Facts “The Joe Rogan Experience,” a Spotify-exclusive podcast, has ranked as the streaming platform’s most-listened to podcast of the year since 2021 (it signed a licensing agreement with Rogan the year before for a reportedly massive $200 million ). He drew criticism this week after saying “the idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous” on Saturday’s episode of his podcast. Rogan made the remark while defending Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), who was removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee last week over tweets she made in 2019 that were criticized for a similar antisemitic trope — she tweeted the United States’ relationship … [Read more...] about Joe Rogan Draws Backlash For Antisemitic Comments—Spotify Silent On Latest Controversy From Its Biggest Podcaster