*The Biden administration has tapped Pentagon spokesman John Kirby to fill a senior communications role but the specifics about the gig remain unclear. According to the New York Post, citing the Washington Post, “Kirby will be heavily involved in White House communications and work alongside the National Security Council,” the outlet writes. Kirby is expected to…
*More than 200 people in Massachusetts are being tracked for monkeypox after coming in contact with the first confirmed patient in the US. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released the level-2 alert late Monday, advising people to “practice enhanced precautions” — and warning that it “is fatal in as many as 1 to…
*Rapper Lil Kim has confirmed that she has a biopic in the works. Speaking with The New York Post, the rapper revealed that a biopic about her life and rise to fame is “absolutely” on the way. When it comes to the actress who will play Kim, the hip-hip icon said, “I don’t know… We’ll…
*Jada Pinkett-Smith was brought to tears in the latest episode of Red Table Talk, where she candidly discussed dealing with “a lot of stressful adult things at a young age,” and how her upbringing as a child led her to believe that showing emotion meant she was weak. A preview of Wednesday’s episode was posted…
*Gayle King hit up social media recently to share an update about an injury she suffered. While attending the Most Powerful People in Media event on Monday, King explained why she had to wear mismatched shoes. “I went to bed on Saturday, and I woke up Sunday to go pee … the minute I touched…
After having released seven solo albums constructed of sophisticated pop, funk and jazz fusion featuring guest vocalists, saxophonist Nick Stefanacci decided to throw a changeup by crafting a buoyant smooth/contemporary jazz instrumental, “Dance Until Dawn,” which drops May 24 on the Sweet Lion Music Group label. Stefanacci wrote the single with Billboard hitmaker Adam Hawley, who produced the vibrant, melody-rich sax-led tune.…
“The Detroit Way,” according to author Bill Harris, who’s written extensively about jazz, is a tradition of schooling rising Detroit jazz musicians on the rudiments … Read More “Marcus Elliot Keeps the Detroit Jazz Tradition Alive” The post Marcus Elliot Keeps the Detroit Jazz Tradition Alive appeared first on JazzTimes.
577 Records, a label based in Italy, has announced a new residency program—“Sounds of Freedom”—in which five musicians will work with drummer Francisco Mela in … Read More “Francisco Mela to Host Residency Project in Italy” The post Francisco Mela to Host Residency Project in Italy appeared first on JazzTimes.
Funny an Irish-based journalist who’s written about James Joyce’s Ulysses, wounded British soldiers, and Nick Cave is the man making the auspicious title claim of … Read More “Philip Watson: Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music (Faber)” The post Philip Watson: Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who…
K. Michelle’s current single “Scooch” has checked in at No. 10 on the R&B radio chart. The make-out jam is the singer-songwriter’s first song to fill a top 10 position since the New Edition-inspired “The Rain” in February 2020. Released days ahead of Valentine’s Day, “Scooch” marked a direct yearning in K. Michelle’s voice that…