John Legend is wide awake and dreaming on his latest single “Don’t Need to Sleep.” The song appears in Waad Al-Kateab’s recently released documentary We Dare to Dream, now streaming on Peacock, which the musician executive produced alongside Angelina Jolie.
“But tonight/I don’t need to close my eyes/I don’t need to fall asleep/I don’t need to sleep to dream no I don’t,” Legend sings on the record, co-written with Justin Tranter and producer Oak Felder. “Bent but not broken/Down but...
“But tonight/I don’t need to close my eyes/I don’t need to fall asleep/I don’t need to sleep to dream no I don’t,” Legend sings on the record, co-written with Justin Tranter and producer Oak Felder. “Bent but not broken/Down but...
- 12/14/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Peacock has acquired U.S. rights to Waad Al-Kateab’s second feature-length documentary “We Dare to Dream.”
The pact comes after the 93-minute film made its world premiere in June at the Tribeca Film Festival and had a Oscar qualifying theatrical run at New York City’s IFC Center in October. The docu, about the refugee Olympic team at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, will begin streaming on Peacock on Dec. 1.
“The fact that Peacock has now acquired our film gives me hope that millions of people will be able to understand our story, and that we, the world’s refugees, are not the crisis,” says Al-Kateab. “We are a consequence of multiple crises in the world from climate instability to political conflict that are causing millions, like me and my children, to lose their homes and their way of life. With new crises at a breaking point today, I think...
The pact comes after the 93-minute film made its world premiere in June at the Tribeca Film Festival and had a Oscar qualifying theatrical run at New York City’s IFC Center in October. The docu, about the refugee Olympic team at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, will begin streaming on Peacock on Dec. 1.
“The fact that Peacock has now acquired our film gives me hope that millions of people will be able to understand our story, and that we, the world’s refugees, are not the crisis,” says Al-Kateab. “We are a consequence of multiple crises in the world from climate instability to political conflict that are causing millions, like me and my children, to lose their homes and their way of life. With new crises at a breaking point today, I think...
- 12/1/2023
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
John Legend is lending his voice to “We Dare to Dream,” a documentary about the refugee Olympic team at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Legend will write, compose and record “Don’t Need to Sleep,” an original song for the docu, which will open theatrically Oct. 20 at New York’s IFC Center.
Legend as well as his Get Lifted Film co-founders Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius will serve as executive producers on the project alongside Angelina Jolie.
“I am honored to contribute an original song to ‘We Dare to Dream,'” says Legend. “Waad Al-Kateab has created an important film and I hope “Don’t Need to Sleep” does the documentary and its extraordinary subjects justice.”
“We Dare to Dream” is director Waad Al-Kateab’s second feature doc. In her first film, “For Sama,” which was nominated for an Academy Award, the Syrian director used her camera to capture her daily...
Legend will write, compose and record “Don’t Need to Sleep,” an original song for the docu, which will open theatrically Oct. 20 at New York’s IFC Center.
Legend as well as his Get Lifted Film co-founders Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius will serve as executive producers on the project alongside Angelina Jolie.
“I am honored to contribute an original song to ‘We Dare to Dream,'” says Legend. “Waad Al-Kateab has created an important film and I hope “Don’t Need to Sleep” does the documentary and its extraordinary subjects justice.”
“We Dare to Dream” is director Waad Al-Kateab’s second feature doc. In her first film, “For Sama,” which was nominated for an Academy Award, the Syrian director used her camera to capture her daily...
- 10/17/2023
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
The inaugural People’s Choice Country Music Awards established itself as country’s hottest night, with a star-studded lineup of genre legends, including Blake Shelton, Wynonna Judd, Toby Keith and Little Big Town, among many others.
Hosted by Little Big Town in Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, Jelly Roll swept the awards show as the most recognized artist of the night, scoring best male artist, new artist of 2023, song of the year for “Need a Favor” and collaboration song of 2023 for “Save Me” with Lainey Wilson.
Morgan Wallen came next with three awards, including the people’s artist of 2023, album of the year for “One Thing at a Time” and concert tour of the year. In addition to best collaboration song, Wilson also nabbed the award for female artist of the year, as well as a feature on music video of the year for Hardy’s “Wait in the Truck.
Hosted by Little Big Town in Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, Jelly Roll swept the awards show as the most recognized artist of the night, scoring best male artist, new artist of 2023, song of the year for “Need a Favor” and collaboration song of 2023 for “Save Me” with Lainey Wilson.
Morgan Wallen came next with three awards, including the people’s artist of 2023, album of the year for “One Thing at a Time” and concert tour of the year. In addition to best collaboration song, Wilson also nabbed the award for female artist of the year, as well as a feature on music video of the year for Hardy’s “Wait in the Truck.
- 9/29/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
If Demi Lovato was feeling herself when she stepped into the studio to record “Confident” for her fifth studio album of the same name in 2015, she’s feeling unstoppable on its newly-released, amped-up rock version. “Confident (Rock Version),” set to appear on their forthcoming album Revamped, out Sept. 15, takes the swaggering pride of the original and coats it in an edgier sound.
“It’s time for me to take it/I’m the boss right now/Not gonna fake it/Not when you go down/’Cause this is my game,...
“It’s time for me to take it/I’m the boss right now/Not gonna fake it/Not when you go down/’Cause this is my game,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Rita Ora has released a new single featuring Fatboy Slim, ahead of the release of her third album later this year.
The pop star announced that her third album, You & I, will be released in July.
Ora’s new single “Praising You”, which pays homage to the 25th anniversary of Slim’s Grammy-nominated “Praise You”, is an Edm track about the entrancing nature of love.
“I’m incredibly honoured that we get to breathe new life into the song and re-introduce it to a whole new generation,” said Ora, who collaborated on the track with “Praise You” artist and producer Fatboy Slim (also known as Norman Cook).
“I think this record means something different for everyone, but from my perspective, it’s about praising your loved ones and really celebrating those relationships,” she explained.
The singer-songwriter, who has racked up over 10 billion streams, also shared a music video to accompany the track.
The pop star announced that her third album, You & I, will be released in July.
Ora’s new single “Praising You”, which pays homage to the 25th anniversary of Slim’s Grammy-nominated “Praise You”, is an Edm track about the entrancing nature of love.
“I’m incredibly honoured that we get to breathe new life into the song and re-introduce it to a whole new generation,” said Ora, who collaborated on the track with “Praise You” artist and producer Fatboy Slim (also known as Norman Cook).
“I think this record means something different for everyone, but from my perspective, it’s about praising your loved ones and really celebrating those relationships,” she explained.
The singer-songwriter, who has racked up over 10 billion streams, also shared a music video to accompany the track.
- 4/19/2023
- by Meg Warren-Lister
- The Independent - Music
I think we might have a heart attack with how good this is: To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of “Heart Attack,” Demi Lovato released a reimagined “Rock Version” of her 2013 hit song with new vocals and a revisited production.
“I’m so happy to be able to give a new life to ‘Heart Attack’ with a sound that reflects where I am with my music,” Lovato said in a press release. “This one is for the fans who have shown so much love to the song over the last decade,...
“I’m so happy to be able to give a new life to ‘Heart Attack’ with a sound that reflects where I am with my music,” Lovato said in a press release. “This one is for the fans who have shown so much love to the song over the last decade,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Bangles frontwoman Susanna Hoffs has announced a new album, a collection of covers called The Deep End. The project is out April 7th via Baroque Folk, while the first taste of the LP — a cover of The Rolling Stones’ 1966 track “Under My Thumb” — is available to stream now.
Produced by Peter Asher, The Deep End sees Hoffs tackle classics from the Stones, Squeeze, and Leslie Gore, as well as modern songs by artists like Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, and Brandy Clark. It arrives at the same time as The Bird Has Flown, the artist’s debut novel. Pre-orders for both the album and the book are ongoing.
While she admits to loving the Stones and “Under My Thumb” — “I’ve listened to that song on repeat since it came out in the mid-’60s,” she recalled in a statement — covering the track presented Hoffs with the opportunity to practice a little gender trouble.
Produced by Peter Asher, The Deep End sees Hoffs tackle classics from the Stones, Squeeze, and Leslie Gore, as well as modern songs by artists like Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, and Brandy Clark. It arrives at the same time as The Bird Has Flown, the artist’s debut novel. Pre-orders for both the album and the book are ongoing.
While she admits to loving the Stones and “Under My Thumb” — “I’ve listened to that song on repeat since it came out in the mid-’60s,” she recalled in a statement — covering the track presented Hoffs with the opportunity to practice a little gender trouble.
- 3/8/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “We the People,” streaming now on Netflix.
“We the People,” doesn’t just teach civics, it also mixes music and animation as storytelling devices to get its message across to adults and kids alike.
Each of the 10 episodes of the series created by Chris Nee and also executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama clock in at under five minutes but still manage to cover everything from the electoral system to taxes to Federal vs. State Power. Each also features an original song featuring new music from H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Brandi Carlile, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Lambert, Cordae, Bebe Rexha, Kyle and Andra Day. One even includes poet Amanda Gorman.
The songs are a call to action, allowing audiences to connect through the power of music, but also the message. Each episode has its own unique sound and music working...
“We the People,” doesn’t just teach civics, it also mixes music and animation as storytelling devices to get its message across to adults and kids alike.
Each of the 10 episodes of the series created by Chris Nee and also executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama clock in at under five minutes but still manage to cover everything from the electoral system to taxes to Federal vs. State Power. Each also features an original song featuring new music from H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Brandi Carlile, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Lambert, Cordae, Bebe Rexha, Kyle and Andra Day. One even includes poet Amanda Gorman.
The songs are a call to action, allowing audiences to connect through the power of music, but also the message. Each episode has its own unique sound and music working...
- 7/4/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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