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Oklahoma education chief vows to 'absolutely' penalize schools not showing Trump prayer

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters insisted he would "absolutely" penalize schools that don't show a video of him praying for President-elect Donald Trump. "And so listen, rogue superintendents that have been pushing books like Genderqueer and Flamer on kids, so they want to include pornography, but they don't want to include the Bible and they don't want to allow a …

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Oklahoma education chief vows to 'absolutely' penalize schools not showing Trump prayer

Raw Story

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters insisted he would "absolutely" penalize schools that don't show a video of him praying for President-elect Donald Trump. "And so listen, rogue superintendents that have been pushing books like Genderqueer and Flamer on kids, so they want to include pornography, but they don't want to include the Bible and they don't want to allow a …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Reading Festival 2024 review, Sunday: Technical issues abound for Renee Rapp but Liam Gallagher brings the buzz

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And over on the Radio One stage, grinding around …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pop-soul band Lake Street Dive wants to spread a little joy around. What’s wrong with that?

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Lake Street Dive chooses to spread some joy. The veteran pop-soul band’s upbeat approach permeates the new disc “Good Together,” with the title track’s sprightly synthesizers pushing along members’ Rachael Price and Akie Bermiss duet about of a couple in that stage of new relationship bliss. “Open up your heart and dance with a stranger,” she sings, …

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9 months, 1 week ago

The Bear ‘renewed for season 4’ after awards season success

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rumours about a fourth season began after local Chicago …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Noel Gallagher’s escape songs

ABC

Have I got a Take 5 for you. With his brother as lead singer, and with a knack for writing anthemic indie hits, Noel led the band to record breaking gigs, sold millions of albums, and had some very public family bust ups. His theme was escape, and growing up in a council estate in the North, music was Noel’s …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Michael Kors pays tribute to late mother with waterfront runway show set to Bacharach tunes

Associated Press

NEW YORK — On a waterfront promenade lined with pink flowers and facing Manhattan’s majestic skyline, designer Michael Kors paid tribute to his late mother with a show honoring the travels the two enjoyed together. I think she always had fun with fashion and she really knew herself.“ The runway was heavy on looks one imagined Kors’ mother might have …

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1 year, 6 months ago

No Hard Feelings review: Jennifer Lawrence comedy didn’t need the full-frontal nudity and slapstick violence

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And it certainly feels like one of the first times we’ve …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Remembering Burt Bacharach, master of the melodic hook

NPR

Remembering Burt Bacharach, master of the melodic hook No '60s pop composer wrote more sophisticated songs than Bacharach, who died Feb. 8. Songs written by pop composer Burt Bacharach include "Walk On By," "Wishin' And Hopin'," "What The World Needs Now," "What's New, Pussycat?" KEVIN WHITEHEAD, BYLINE: Marty Robbins, 1957, with Burt Bacharach's first hit, an early collaboration with his …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Burt Bacharach: A giant of popular music

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the next two years, they gave Pitney further …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Compose in Power forever Burt …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Bacharach leaves behind lush trove of romantic songs

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Music played softly, almost imperceptibly, in the background of a hotel lounge where Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello talked about their songwriting collaboration, “Painted From Memory.” Bacharach noticed, however, that it was the instrumental version of “The Look of Love,” his song popularized by Dusty Springfield. Thomas, performing “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head.” “I’ve always been …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. Legendary composer Burt Bacharach, whose orchestral pop style was behind hits like “I Say a Little Prayer,” dies …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Burt Bacharach: 20 essential songs

LA Times

Burt Bacharach plays the piano in his Hollywood home in 1969 as wife Angie Dickinson looks on. The Drifters, “Mexican Divorce” After crafting a witty arrangement to illustrate Bob Hilliard’s lyric about “an old adobe house where you leave your past behind,” Bacharach met Dionne Warwick, then a background singer, at the recording session for this Drifters tune. Dionne Warwick, …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Dionne Warwick says death of composer Burt Bacharach is ‘like losing a family member’

LA Times

Dionne Warwick paid tribute Thursday to late composer Burt Bacharach, the essential musician behind her signature hits “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.” “Burt’s transition is like losing a family member,” the legendary 82-year-old singer said Thursday in a statement to The Times. “These words I’ve been asked to write are being …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Burt Bacharach, writer of such classic pop hits as ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,’ dies at 94

CNN

CNN — Burt Bacharach, the acclaimed composer and songwriter behind dozens of mellow pop hits from the 1950s to the 1980s, including “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “ Close to You” and the theme from the movie “Arthur,” has died, a family member of Bacharach confirmed to CNN. Bacharach also wrote such massive hits as Perry Como’s “Magic Moments,” …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Burt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94

NPR

Burt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94 Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images American popular music has lost a giant. "His observation was 'Never be ashamed of something that's melodic, that one could whistle,'" Bacharach said of his teacher. 1 hit on the singles chart was the vocal number "This Guy's …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Burt Bacharach dead: Gifted pop song composer was 94

LA Times

At the Brill Building, the legendary songwriters’ mecca on Broadway in New York City, composer Burt Bacharach first teamed with lyricist Hal David in 1956. Burt Bacharach, left, and Hal David hold the Oscars they won for “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” at the 1970 Academy Awards. During their ’60s heyday, Bacharach and David also worked in film and …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of Fame

Associated Press

NEW YORK — After a glittering career stuffed with No. St. Vincent kicked off the night with a blistering cover of Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams.” She later came to the podium to recount the time she first caught a glimpse on MTV when a “beautiful, orange-haired androgynous creature appeared wearing a suit and tie.” That was Annie Lennox, who with Dave …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Burt Bacharach, Steven Sater album attracts Broadway stars

Associated Press

NEW YORK — One of musical theater’s most exciting new writing partnerships started with a breakup song. Composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Steven Sater bonded while creating “Ready to Be Done With You,” cementing a collaboration that has now produced a 13-track concept album sung by some of Broadway’s best. The still-to-be-staged musical is called “Some Lovers” and Broadway Records …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Grammy Museum's new streaming service to debut on 17 September, feature Billie Eilish, BTS, Selena Gomez

Firstpost

About 40 programs will be available at the launch of Grammy Museum’s streaming service, COLLECTION: Live, including old and new performances and exclusive interviews. The Grammy Museum is launching its own online streaming service featuring performances and interviews from A-list musicians, as well as material from the museum’s archive. “It’s an honour to be part of this new series and …

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Oklahoma education chief vows to 'absolutely' penalize schools not showing Trump prayer

Oklahoma education chief vows to 'absolutely' penalize schools not showing Trump prayer

Reading Festival 2024 review, Sunday: Technical issues abound for Renee Rapp but Liam Gallagher brings the buzz

Pop-soul band Lake Street Dive wants to spread a little joy around. What’s wrong with that?

The Bear ‘renewed for season 4’ after awards season success

Noel Gallagher’s escape songs

Michael Kors pays tribute to late mother with waterfront runway show set to Bacharach tunes

No Hard Feelings review: Jennifer Lawrence comedy didn’t need the full-frontal nudity and slapstick violence

Remembering Burt Bacharach, master of the melodic hook

Burt Bacharach: A giant of popular music

Composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

Bacharach leaves behind lush trove of romantic songs

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach: 20 essential songs

Dionne Warwick says death of composer Burt Bacharach is ‘like losing a family member’

Burt Bacharach, writer of such classic pop hits as ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,’ dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94

Burt Bacharach dead: Gifted pop song composer was 94

Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of Fame

Burt Bacharach, Steven Sater album attracts Broadway stars

Grammy Museum's new streaming service to debut on 17 September, feature Billie Eilish, BTS, Selena Gomez