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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'70s Rock Royalty, Known for Their Harmonies and Dual Drummers, Get Their Due: 'It's About Time'
'70s Rock Royalty, Known for Their Harmonies and Dual Drummers, Get Their Due: 'It's About Time' originally appeared on Parade. , the iconic voices behind a generation's soundtrack, officially received one of music's highest honors on Thursday, cementing their legacy at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. While the night in New York City was a long-overdue industry acknowledgment, for fans, it was a moment of celebration and vindication that flooded social media with resounding approval. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 For decades, devoted followers of the band have championed their songwriting prowess, and their reactions to the induction were swift and emotional. Across Instagram, fans declared the honor was "so well deserved" and "about time." Some also shared personal anecdotes of attending the band's concerts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Doobie Brothers (@doobiebrothersofficial) The evening saw the band's core architects—Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and Michael McDonald—attend the prestigious event. The Doobie Brothers' career saw two distinct, yet equally successful, eras. The first, led by Johnston's gritty, rock-infused vocals, produced timeless anthems like "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove." When Michael McDonald joined in the mid-70s, his smooth, soulful voice and sophisticated keyboard work ushered in a new chapter of success with Grammy-winning hits that defined the California sound, including "Takin' It to the Streets." The band's ability to not only survive but thrive through such a significant musical evolution is a testament to the strength of their songwriting. Their induction places them among the pantheon of the world's most legendary songwriters. Sharing the honor at the 2025 ceremony were fellow inductees whose contributions have profoundly shaped the musical landscape: funk music icon George Clinton, prolific country songwriter Ashley Gorley, Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, co-founder and chief lyricist of the Beach Boys Mike Love, and acclaimed British songwriter Tony Macaulay. The evening celebrated the diverse and enduring legacies of these artists, whose work has left an indelible mark on popular music. '70s Rock Royalty, Known for Their Harmonies and Dual Drummers, Get Their Due: 'It's About Time' first appeared on Parade on Jun 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
UPI
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Jonas Brothers, Ava Max to perform at 'Macy's 4th of July Fireworks'
1 of 5 | The Jonas Brothers will perform during the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" special. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- The Jonas Brothers, Ava Max and Eric Church are among the music artists who will perform during the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special. Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood will also take the stage at the 49th annual event, which airs July 4 at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC and Peacock, and at 9 p.m. on Telemundo. A 25-minute fireworks display featuring 80,000 shells and a projection show will follow, according to a press release. Ahmir Thompson, better known as Questlove, and James Poyser are producing the music for the fireworks display, which will be held at New York's Brooklyn Bridge and the lower East River. Actress and music artist Ariana DeBose will host the event and also perform. Jen Neal, NBCU Entertainment's executive vice president of live events and specials, commented on the special in a statement. "It's the kind of unforgettable national live event that brings us together as a country while showcasing the power and uniqueness of both our NBC and Peacock brands," she said. Nick Jonas turns 30: a look back Nick Jonas performs with the Jonas Brothers in concert at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Fla., on April 13, 2007. The band released their first album titled "It's About Time" in 2006. Photo by Martin Fried/UPI | License Photo
Miami Herald
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Classic Rock Icon Is Sick of Being Treated Like a Replacement: ‘I Belong There'
Cathy Richardson has been the vocalist and guitarist of 70s and 80s rock band Jefferson Starship for 17 years, and she's sick of fans still comparing her to founder Grace Slick. "It always makes me roll my eyes when people are like, 'You're no Grace Slick and you never will be!' " she told Ulitmate Classic Rock in a June 6 interview. "It's like, well, okay, of course, but it doesn't mean I don't belong here," she responded to the criticism. "I mean she thinks I belong here. [Other band members] Paul Kantner, Donny Baldwin, David Freiberg, I mean, everybody in the band thinks I belong there." Slick founded the "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" band with Paul Kantner in 1974, and remained with the band until his death in 2016, besides a break from 1984 to 1992. Slick left the project in 1984, but continued to have a relationship with band members including Richardson, who joined the band in 2008 and is still performing with them today. Slick and Richardson even wrote a song together in 2017 called "It's About Time" inspired by the political climate around that time. The two share a lot of mutual respect for each other, and aren't fazed by comparisons. "Grace Slick is an icon, and I understand what an honor it is to be in the band singing her songs and everything," Richardson told UCR. "I've been a fan for a long time. I mean, it's like: Janis [Joplin], Grace and Nancy Wilson, for me. She's just like the queen of rock and roll, and so of course, I don't take it lightly, but I also, as a fan, I knew she never took herself that seriously to begin with." Now celebrating the 50th anniversary since its original inception, Jefferson Starship is still touring and trying to uphold the legacy started by Slick and Kantner. "We've just built it and built it and built it," said Richardson. "I think, by turning in great shows and playing the songs people want to hear. … Our goal has been to get Jefferson Starship back to its former glory, and we've been doing it." Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
MTV Lebanon
04-04-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Schenker to MTV: This Is What Ortagus Will Say, and Normalization Will Happen in Due Time!
David Schenker, former US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs, revealed that US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus will express surprise at the efforts of the Lebanese security forces but will stress that they must do more. He added, "It is also important for the Lebanese government to tell Ortagus that Saudi Arabia and Qatar should assist with funding the salaries of the security forces to enable them to carry out their work." In an interview on MTV's It's About Time (Sar El Waet) program, Schenker explained that "the work must continue until Resolution 1559 is implemented across all of Lebanon, not just south of the Litani River. While the ceasefire has held despite the crisis, Lebanon must persist in its efforts to disarm Hezbollah." He emphasized that "peace is always beneficial, and Lebanon will gain from it, but other necessary steps must be taken before that." Schenker further noted that "Lebanon and Israel must finalize their border demarcation and resolve the Shebaa Farms issue with Syria before talks on normalization can proceed." He added: "It is clear that a confrontation will be necessary to implement the agreement, but Lebanon must seize the opportunity to build a state, rather than remaining an Iranian militia. There is a clear difference between the US and France on Lebanon, as demonstrated by France's attempt to impose an economic rescue plan without the necessary reforms."
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jonas Brothers to host event at American Dream in March, what to know about JonasCon
To celebrate their 20th anniversary the Jonas Brothers have announced JonasCon, a one-of-a-kind fan experience that will take place at American Dream in March. "In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Jonas Brothers are pleased to announce JonasCon, a special one-day event taking place in their home state of New Jersey," said the official announcement on Friday. "This milestone event will feature live performances, DJ sets, Q&A panels, fan activations, pop-up surprises, immersive experiences, and special guest appearances to celebrate the band's incredible two decades." According to a post on the Jonas Brothers Instagram page, some of the featured activities will include a Jonas trading post, Camp Rock bar, Jonas Pizza, karaoke and so much more with several features of the event having yet to be revealed. This announcement comes one day after Wyckoff natives Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas thanked their fans for the last 20 years and teased a lineup of exciting plans for the upcoming year. "It's been 20 years since we started this journey together. To us, it feels like just yesterday we were loading up our family minivan with a couple of guitars and copies of 'It's About Time' CDs, en route to an afternoon performance at a local mall to play for anyone who would listen," the band wrote in a letter posted to their social media accounts. "In the years that followed, you've given us a thousand lifetimes of incredible memories." The letter goes on to describe a number of plans that the band has for the upcoming year from new music to solo music, a live concert album and more. "Expect a lot more announcements over the coming days and weeks," said the letter. "From the bottom of our hearts: thank you. Here's to the next 20 years, and here's to doing it together." Here is everything you need to know about attending JonasCon ahead of the March event. JonasCon will take place on March 23 at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. The full schedule of activities across the day will be announced over the next couple of weeks. To gain access to JonasCon you can register for free at While the event will be free registration is necessary, according to the Jonas Brothers website which recommends early registration as tickets may be limited. Additionally, VIP options and paid ticketed activities within JonasCon will be announced over the next couple of weeks. This article originally appeared on Jonas Brothers to host JonasCon event at American Dream in March
