WASHINGTON (AP) — Carole King has won numerous Grammys, sold millions of albums and has had her songs covered by a host of artists along the way. And last night, she picked up the Kennedy Center Honor. So what does she feel is her greatest accomplishment? She had them with her last night: her children. She says they are the thing in life that she is most proud of. As for her music, King says she’s pleased that she was able to write music that so many people feel means something to them. Honored along with King last night in Washington were actress, singer and dancer Rita Moreno, “Star Wars” creator George Lucas and actress Cicely Tyson.
Grammy Nominations Out Today
UNDATED (AP) — Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars can probably expect some good news this morning. They’re all considered shoo-ins for Grammy nominations. The list of nominees will be revealed this morning. Other contenders include Sam Hunt, Meghan Trainor, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and Walk The Moon. Even though Adele has been a juggernaut with sales of her “25” album, it won’t get nominated even once. It came out after the Grammy deadline. The Grammys are February 15 in Los Angeles.
Oscar Documentaries Category Considers Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Laurie Anderson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Films about Amy Winehouse and Nina Simone and one by Laurie Anderson have made the short list for Oscar consideration for best documentary. The movies “Amy” and “What Happened, Miss Simone?” are two of 15 films on the list, along with “Heart of a Dog,” Anderson’s ode to her late dog, Lolabelle. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says 124 documentaries were submitted. Five nominees will be announced on January 14. The Oscars are February 28.
Journey’s Neal Schon Wins Settlement from San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Journey guitarist Neal Schon has won a fight against the city of San Francisco over his wedding. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $290,000 payout to Schon. He and his wife, Michaele Salahi of “Real Housewives of D.C.,” held their December 2013 wedding at the Palace of Fine Arts and an adjacent building. Schon said he agreed to pay the city $58,000 for the use of the buildings. He says days before the wedding, the price went up to $240,000 when the city found out the wedding was on pay-per-view. The couple sued in February.
Cynthia Robinson of Sly and the Family Stone Dies
UNDATED (AP) — Sly and the Family Stone trumpeter and singer Cynthia Robinson has died. Sax player Jerry Martini says Robinson died of cancer November 23 at her sister’s home in Carmichael, California. Robinson was 71. She’s the one on the song “Dance To The Music” who yells at the beginning, “Get up and dance to the music!” and later in the song says, “All the squares, go home!” Robinson was one of the first black female trumpet players to rise to national prominence. Sly and the Family Stone’s other hits include “Family Affair,” ”Hot Fun in The Summertime” and “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again).” Martini says he was present when Robinson. He says Robinson “didn’t consider herself a great soloist, but she was.”
More Performers Added to Frank Sinatra Tribute
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Trisha Yearwood, Juanes and Seth MacFarlane have been added to the lineup for a Frank Sinatra tribute concert. Other performers include Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Zac Brown, Harry Connick Junior, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, and Usher. The concert will be taped in Los Angeles today and shown Sunday on CBS.
Bill Payne Joins Doobie Brothers on Tour
NASHVILLE (AP) — Bill Payne of Little Feat will join the Doobie Brothers as the resident keyboardist in the touring band. Tom Johnston of the Doobies says Payne has played on most of their later-era albums and he’s a “phenomenal, one-of-a-kind keyboard player.” Payne will remain a member of Little Feat and says the Doobies are good musicians and good people. The Doobie Brothers will launch a tour with Journey on May 12 in Irvine, California.
Smithsonian Puts Out Call for Fan Rock Photos
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Smithsonian is putting together a collection of rock and roll photos and has realized the best shots could be the ones from the audience. The Smithsonian is asking the public to submit their photos from the rock and roll era to the website RockandRoll.si.edu. Some photos may be featured in a book to be published next fall. Graham Nash and Flaming Lips are among the musicians who will contribute photos and comments.
Sara Bareilles Part of All-Female Broadway Creative Team
NEW YORK (AP) — Sara Bareilles is part of a history-making team on Broadway. She wrote the music for the new Broadway show, “Waitress,” based on the 2007 film. It’s the first time the top four creative spots for a Broadway show have been filled by four women. The others are choreographer Lorin Latarro, director Diane Paulus and book writer Jessie Nelson. Bareilles says they are a bunch of women who are “deeply committed to finding a way to build a unified vision.” Previews for “Waitress” begin in March. “Waitress” has four women in the helm, but it’s not the first to have all four creative spots filled by a woman. The 1978 Broadway musical “Runaways” was written, scored, choreographed and directed by Elizabeth Swados.
Tracy Chapman Finally Releases Greatest-Hits Package
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tracy Chapman estimates her record label has been on her case to release a greatest-hits record for at least five years. Chapman says she was never in a looking-back mood. She says this year, it seemed like a good idea, so she reviewed every songs she’s ever released. Chapman says she realized she’s had quite a journey, because she was able to hear how she’s changed sonically from song to song. Chapman’s “Greatest Hits” is out now.
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