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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to perform during Super Bowl pregame
Read full article: Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to perform during Super Bowl pregameThe Super Bowl will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the pregame stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are to perform “America the Beautiful.”.
Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert
Read full article: Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concertWhen Joni Mitchell finally took the stage near the end of an all-star tribute concert honoring her as this year’s recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, she opted to perform a cover rather than one of her own songs.
New this week: John Legend, ‘Serpent Queen’ and ‘Pinocchio’
Read full article: New this week: John Legend, ‘Serpent Queen’ and ‘Pinocchio’This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming “Pinocchio” films begins with Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation.
Chadwick Boseman earns 2 nominations for NAACP Image Awards
Read full article: Chadwick Boseman earns 2 nominations for NAACP Image AwardsThis image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Boseman was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for his performance in the film. Boseman was also nominated in the supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the SPike Lee film "Da 5 Bloods." (David Lee/Netflix via AP)LOS ANGELES – With his final two performances, the late Chadwick Boseman earned two NAACP Image Awards nominations Tuesday, while “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” could make its presence felt at next month’s ceremony. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” came away with nine nominations.