How Merry Clayton turned ‘Gimme Shelter’ by the Rolling Stones from good to legendary

Back in 2020, rock ‘n’ roll legend and Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger purchased a mansion in Florida for his girlfriend, which led to people on social media saying “Gimme Shelter” about the transaction. That’s a reference to one of the Rolling Stones’ all-time great songs, “Gimme Shelter,” recorded in 1969. But did you know … Read more

MacDowell artist retreat org taps Chiwoniso Kaitano to lead

NEW YORK – MacDowell, one of the oldest artist residency programs in the U.S., has tapped Chiwoniso Kaitano as its new executive director, the organization announced Friday. Kaitano joins MacDowell with a mandate to “intensify outreach to traditionally underrepresented artistic voices,” among other charges, a release said. “Our search was rigorous, all our finalists compelling. … Read more

‘Succession’ creator says upcoming 4th season is its last

LOS ANGELES – The creator of the hit HBO series “Succession” says the upcoming fourth season will be its last. Jesse Armstrong told The New Yorker in a piece posted online Thursday that he wanted the show’s many fans to know the end was approaching. “I quite like that idea, creatively, because then the audience … Read more

Rihanna will sing ‘Lift Me Up’ at the Oscars next month

LOS ANGELES – Rihanna will follow-up her soaring Super Bowl halftime show with a performance at the Super Bowl of movies — the Oscars. Producers of the telecast said Thursday that the music superstar will sing “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” “Lift Me Up,” with music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and … Read more

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q celebrating 70 years with new merchandise

To commemorate the anniversary, they released a new Texas Tea Bucket with a 70th anniversary logo at all locations, plus a Fiesta medal. SAN ANTONIO — The Party with a Purpose is fast approaching, and one local restaurant is getting into the Fiesta spirit by releasing their 2023 Fiesta medal. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q is proud to … Read more

Bateman, Bridges and Zendaya to present at SAG Awards

LOS ANGELES – Zendaya, Jason Bateman, Jeff Bridges and Aubrey Plaza will be among the presenters at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards announced Thursday that the film and television stars will announce winners at the 29th annual ceremony, which honors the best performances on film and television. The film categories, including its … Read more