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Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind

Nas performs his gritty but intricate 90s classics, sharing the bill on the first London edition of the Roots Picnic festival with Questlove and co’s exuberant funk

The Guardian - UK

“I dropped my drumsticks and was like, ‘What the hell is happening? This is not the Little Red Corvette that I know'”: Questlove on the moment he discovered what ended up becoming his favourite Prince song, and the profound impact it had on him

“At the five minute 18 second part, Prince transforms this song, and at the time, I didn't realise what he was doing”

MusicRadar

“It means whatever you want it to be”: The hidden meaning of Earth Wind And Fire’s ‘ba-dee-ya’ September chorus is revealed in new documentary

Questlove-helmed film is out on HBO now

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The Simpsons reveals guest stars for milestone 800th episode

Kevin Bacon, Quinta Brunson and Questlove will be among the guest stars in The Simpsons' 800th episode, which will feature music from Boyz II Men.

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Uh, Should We Be Worried By The Simpsons Bringing The Pitt's Noah Wyle And More Into Special 800th Episode?

Lots of guest stars are joining the bonkers milestone ep.

Cinemablend

Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music

The late singer may have suffered from setbacks and only released three studio albums, but the range he displayed in this perfect catalogue was astonishing

The Guardian - US

“He’s on all of the songs, including one that’s 13 minutes - we just didn’t want Pino to ever stop playing": Miley Cyrus pays tribute to legendary bassist Pino Palladino as he’s honoured with the Welsh Music Inspiration award

“If I only had one person to choose to play bass with for the rest of my days, I would choose Pino Palladino,” says Questlove

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Rob Reiner reveals hilarious Spinal Tap line that Paul McCartney came up with

Beatles singers appears in film alongside fellow guest stars Elton John, Lars Ulrich, Questlove and Chad Smith

The Independent UK

Disney pulls plug on The Aristocats remake according to director Questlove who says it "just wasn’t meant to happen"

Disney restructuring is what stopped our new meeting with Thomas O'Malley Cat

Total Film

“I Will Miss Him Dearly”: 50 Wild, Heartbreaking, And Eccentric Goodbyes To Ozzy From Stars

From Sir Elton John to AC/DC, from Jason Momoa to Adam Sandler, from Kermit the Frog to sports teams, tributes poured in after Ozzy Osbourne’s passing.

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Heaven must be like this: D’Angelo’s greatest songs – ranked!

As his debut album Brown Sugar turns 30 this week, we look back on the relatively slim but astoundingly rich catalogue of the architect of neosoul

The Guardian - UK

Two musical revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, leave life's stage nearly simultaneously

Sometimes death, as life, brings strange symmetries

The Independent UK

‘Send me some money!’ My unforgettable encounters with the legendary Sly Stone

He went from the towering highs of the 60s and 70s, where he changed the face of music, to the shambolic lows of a decades-long addiction. But interviewing the music genius over the years showed me a man who was awed, revered and strangely shy

The Guardian - UK

"From the moment his music reached me in the early 1970s, it became a part of my soul": Music stars align to pay homage to Sly Stone who died yesterday, aged 82

Music stars align to pay homage to Sly Stone who died yesterday, aged 82

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Queen Latifah hails 'genius' Sly Stone

Queen Latifah has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sly Stone.

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“A monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music”: Sly Stone, restlessly creative musical giant who led Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

The visionary multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter had been battling COPD, according to his family

The Independent UK

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died

The Guardian - US

Chrisette Michelle sang for Trump in 2017. The backlash lasted years: ‘I thought they’d never stop hating me’

Though she didn’t support the president, the performance nearly destroyed her career. Not so for Snoop Dogg in 2025

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The Independent UK

Cher, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg: 'Saturday Night Live' concert boasts blockbuster lineup

Cher, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg

The Independent UK

What to stream: Bridget Jones returns, 'Yellowjackets' reappears and Alessia Cara sings about love

Renée Zellweger returning to one of her most indelible roles in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” and Questlove offering the definitive documentary on funk crossover star Sly Stone are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

USA Today Sports Media Group

12 celebrities who are huge Eagles fans

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the most prominent sports teams in the country. Who are some of their most famous fans?

WhatToWatch

New on Hulu February 8-14: our expert's picks for 7 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week

Picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week are perfect Valentine's Day picks and some fun alternative V-Day viewing options.

WhatToWatch

Saturday Night Live music documentary from Questlove airing tonight, January 27

The celebration of SNL’s 50th anniversary continues with a look at their iconic music performances in a feature doc directed by Questlove.

Louder

Watch the trailer for Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), the long-awaited documentary about troubled psychedelic pioneer Sly Stone

The film tells the story of Sly & The Family Stone's rise and fall, and examines the difficulties facing successful Black artists in America

The Independent UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 19-25

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Jan. 19-25 include drummer Questlove of The Roots, country singer Dolly Parton and TV chef Paula Deen

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