Roc Nation CEO Pardoned by Trump; Inaugural Music Reviewed; Amanda Gorman's Poem Set to Music

View on web New reader? Subscribe Music News January 21, 2021 Why Did Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez Receive a Trump Pardon? Rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black were expected to receive pardons from former President Trump, Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez was a surprise. By Jem Aswad and Shirley Halperin • Read More Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen, J.Lo and Garth Brooks Go Gaga for America in Epic Day of Inaugural Tunes: Music Review A special with Bruce Springsteen and Katy Perry capped a day of inaugural music that began with Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks. Read More Music-Themed Bernie Sanders Meme Takes Internet By Storm The already iconic shot of Bernie Sanders waiting for the inaugural swearing-in is being used in an amusing array of music-related memes. Read More DJ Sets Amanda Gorman's Stunning Inauguration Poem to Music: Listen A DJ on Seattle's KEXP put Amanda Gorman's stunning inauguration-day poem, "The Hill We Climb," to music — listen to it here. Read More What Is 'American Anthem,' the Song President Biden Quoted in His Inaugural Address? What is ‘American Anthem,’ the song President Biden quoted in his inaugural address? First performed in 1998, the song has a str … Read More Bob Dylan, UMG Sued by Estate of 'Desire' Co-Writer Jacques Levy Over Publishing Sale Bob Dylan has been sued by the estate of Jacques Levy, who co-wrote most of the "Desire" album, over Dylan's publishing catalog sale. Read More Lockdown Blues: Music Trade Show NAMM Goes Virtual Following Banner Year for Instrument Sales Music trade show NAMM goes virtual for 2021, on the heels of a strong year for instrument sales. Read More Adam Mersel Brings Immersive Records Label to Interscope Geffen A&M; TikTok Star LILHUDDY Is First Signing (EXCLUSIVE) Ben Platt manager Adam Mersel has brought his Immersive Records label to Interscope. First to join the JV's roster is TikTok star LILHUDDY. Read More Lil Wayne Thanks Trump, Drops New Song Celebrating Freedom, 'Ain't No Time' Lil Wayne tweeted thanks to former President Trump for his pardon, and dropped a new song celebrating his freedom called "Ain't No Time." Read More Bette Midler Sings 'Goodbye Donnie' in Comic Farewell-Trump Video Hear Bette Midler sing "Goodbye Donnie" to the tune of "Hello Dolly" in a comic Trump-farewell video produced by the Meidas Touch PAC. Read More Glastonbury Music Festival Called Off for Second Year Due to Coronavirus Glastonbury organizers have said they are canceling the festival for a second consecutive year due to the pandemic.  Read More 'One Night in Miami' and 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Among Music Scores Not Eligible for Oscars and BAFTAs (EXCLUSIVE) Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Mark Isham and Craig Harris are among the composers not submitted for original score at Oscars and BAFTAs. Read More 'The Masked Dancer' Reveals Identity of the Cricket: Here's the Celebrity Under the Mask On "The Masked Dancer" fourth episode, the Tulip, Hammerhead and Exotic Bird performed — and the Cricket went home. Here's who it was. Read More ASCAP's Virtual Sundance Cafe to Host Sparks/Edgar Wright Discussion, Sets by Mikel Jollette and Darlingside, and More ASCAP will hold its annual Sundance Cafe activities even with the film festival going virtual, including a chat with Sparks and Edgar Wright … Read More 'Cobra Kai' Composers Talk 'Miyagi Metal' and the Netflix Hit's Synthwave-Heavy Score 'Cobra Kai' composers Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg break down the Netflix hit series' metal and synthwave-heavy score. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Copyright © 2021 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90025 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile