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Luther Vandross: the tragic R&B crooner who struggled for acceptance

A new documentary looks back on the career of a singer whose undeniable talent wasn’t always enough for a limited and image-obsessed industry

The Guardian - US

“James Brown kept saying, ‘We’re gonna take it to the bridge.’ Finally, he whipped around and said, ‘Hit me!’ Unfortunately, I did not hit him at all”: Carlos Alomar was fined by the Godfather of Soul, scolded by Chuck Berry – and adored by David Bowie

Playing professionally since his teens, Carlos Alomar was part of the DAM Trio rhythm section that backed David Bowie from the mid-’70s – and now, he says, it’s time to commemorate that legendary collective

Guitar World

Luther: Never Too Much — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the documentary

Luther: Never Too Much is a documentary that explores the life of Luther Vandross, one of music’s most legendary vocal performers. Here’s what we know about it.

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A family man with a superstar mother: Ollie Watkins, the man behind that goal

After his 90th minute screamer sent England into the Euro final, Ollie Watkins has been crowned England’s “super sub”. From his Devon beginnings to his soul singer mother, Emma Loffhagen takes a look at the man behind the headlines

Evening Standard

CNN Films, OWN Acquire Luther Vandross Documentary

‘Never Too Much’ to debut in 2025

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Panthers S Jordan Fuller has some pretty famous family members

New Panthers S Jordan Fuller might be a Six Degrees of Separation cheat code.

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Madonna Adjusts Celebration Tour Tribute After Estate's Request

Madonna adjusts Celebration Tour tribute by removing Luther Vandross image, emphasizing accurate representation and respect for AIDS victims.

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Madonna removes Luther Vandross from AIDS tribute at his estate's request after gig blunder

The late singer passed away in 2005 from complications of a stroke, his estate said in a statement

Evening Standard

Sundance Film Festival 2024 Dispatch, Part One: June Squibb, Luther Vandross, Mavis Beacon

Here is our first dispatch from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Elon Musk, unions and JLo: the most anticipated documentaries of 2024

The next year promises a raft of fascinating eye-openers including looks at dicey legal issues and some A-list celebrities

The Guardian - US

The Fifth Avenue Hotel: is New York's most hyped new opening in years worth it?

There's a serious buzz around this super-luxe Manhattan hotel. But does it live up to its dizzying price point? Lucy Thackray finds out

Evening Standard

“Rock’n’roll is dead. It’s a toothless old woman. It’s really embarrassing”: how David Bowie turned his back on glam rock to make his ‘plastic soul’ masterpiece Young Americans

Drugs, madness and an ex-Beatle – the crazed story of David Bowie’s 1975 album Young Americans

Louder

Anita Baker will resume Songstress tour alone after harassment from Babyface fans

Anita Baker is dropping special guests and supporting acts from her Songstress tour after being harassed by fans of Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.

Los Angeles Times

Derren Brown: 5 fascinating things we learnt from illusionist’s Desert Island Discs

From his liquid latex anecdote to compulsive shoplifting habits

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Derren Brown: 5 fascinating things we learnt from illusionist’s Desert Island Discs

From his liquid latex anecdote to compulsive shoplifting habits

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Every ‘One Shining Moment’ montage from 1987 to 2023, ranked

We updated our rankings of every "One Shining Moment" ever.

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Samara Joy, a 2-time 2023 Grammy-winner at 23, is understandably jazzed: 'It was pretty crazy!'

The 2023 Grammy Awards took place more than a month ago, but Samara Joy's feet are still not back on the ground.

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