On the heels of their genre-hopping collaboration with pop-r&b group Boyz II Men, Asheville, North Carolina bluegrass superstars Steep Canyon Rangers have teamed with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra for the March 6th release of their latest LP, Be Still Moses. The forthcoming album reworks nearly a dozen of the Grammy-winning band’s hit tunes and rare cuts, melding the Rangers’ earthy, organic sound with the symphony’s lush string arrangements, and further shining a spotlight on Asheville’s close-knit artistic community.
The latest track to be unveiled from the...
The latest track to be unveiled from the...
- 1/9/2020
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Steve Perry, the reclusive former Journey frontman who hasn’t put out a new album in nearly a quarter century, will return this fall with a new LP, Traces. The record, which Perry coproduced with Thom Flowers, contains nine original songs and a cover of the Beatles’ “I Need You.” It’s due out October 5th.
The first single, “No Erasin’,” tells the story of a school reunion with an ex-flame but its words also fit his story of walking away. “I know it’s been a long time comin’ since I saw your face,...
The first single, “No Erasin’,” tells the story of a school reunion with an ex-flame but its words also fit his story of walking away. “I know it’s been a long time comin’ since I saw your face,...
- 8/15/2018
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has been a bit lackluster this season. And there's nothing like throwing a former cast member back into the mix. Especially when that former cast member is Kim Richards, Kyle's troubled sister. What these two probably need is some intensive therapy, but what they get is a couple of minutes in front of the Bravo cameras. Let's see if they can resolve anything in this episode, "Not Easy to Love."...
- 3/1/2016
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Give us three minutes; we’ll give you the costume world.
Amy Adams
Current actress of the moment and friend of costume designers everywhere, Amy Adams, is to be honoured at this year’s Cdg awards on 22nd February.
Totò a colori
Satin, peplums, artsy tortoiseshell spectacles and Sophia Loren with unshaven armpits. Superqueen explains exactly why we should all seek out Totò a colori.
Game of Thrones
Finally someone has realised it is All about the embroidery.
The Great Gatsby
Catherine Martin chats to HitFlix about “colour obsessed” Baz Luhrmann.
Easy to Love
Engrossing post by Kay Noske at Movie Star Makeover, all about Helen Rose’s fantastic colour combinations for Easy to Love star Esther Williams.
Sleepy Hollow
Kristin Burke takes more questions from the floor about her costumes for the hugely successful TV series.
And Here Kristin talks to the Go Fug Yourself team in about the...
Amy Adams
Current actress of the moment and friend of costume designers everywhere, Amy Adams, is to be honoured at this year’s Cdg awards on 22nd February.
Totò a colori
Satin, peplums, artsy tortoiseshell spectacles and Sophia Loren with unshaven armpits. Superqueen explains exactly why we should all seek out Totò a colori.
Game of Thrones
Finally someone has realised it is All about the embroidery.
The Great Gatsby
Catherine Martin chats to HitFlix about “colour obsessed” Baz Luhrmann.
Easy to Love
Engrossing post by Kay Noske at Movie Star Makeover, all about Helen Rose’s fantastic colour combinations for Easy to Love star Esther Williams.
Sleepy Hollow
Kristin Burke takes more questions from the floor about her costumes for the hugely successful TV series.
And Here Kristin talks to the Go Fug Yourself team in about the...
- 1/25/2014
- by Lord Christopher Laverty
- Clothes on Film
This week’s Scandal was, in part, How We Met Liv’s Mother, as Rowan/Eli spent some time with “dead” Maya. Elsewhere, Fitz took Olivia for a ride, Cy put James in a… position… and Quinn labored to cover her tracks.
Related | Khandi Alexander on Scandal Mom’s ‘Murderous’ Mindset, Why It’s Easy to Love Kerry Washington
Mother, Maya? | Picking up right where we left off, Rowan tells Maya that because Liv has been asking about her, he needs to move B613′s captive of 20-plus years to a facility farther away. Maya’s one request: to see her daughter first.
Related | Khandi Alexander on Scandal Mom’s ‘Murderous’ Mindset, Why It’s Easy to Love Kerry Washington
Mother, Maya? | Picking up right where we left off, Rowan tells Maya that because Liv has been asking about her, he needs to move B613′s captive of 20-plus years to a facility farther away. Maya’s one request: to see her daughter first.
- 11/22/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
On TV this Thursday: Election Day on Parenthood, Thanksgiving on Grey’s, Michael J. Fox Show and Big Bang Theory, the Indianapolis Colts visit Parks & Rec, Covert Affairs spies a finale and more. As a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
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8 pm Parks & Recreation (NBC) | In back-to-back episodes, Leslie tries to complete some of her city council goals (before she gets ousted from office, sad face), including hosting an event with the Indianapolis Colts, and then...
Related | Vampire Diaries Stars Talk ‘Very Final’ Forwood Break-Up, Steroline and Flirting With Jesse
8 pm Parks & Recreation (NBC) | In back-to-back episodes, Leslie tries to complete some of her city council goals (before she gets ousted from office, sad face), including hosting an event with the Indianapolis Colts, and then...
- 11/21/2013
- by Misha Solomon
- TVLine.com
Swimmer who found movie fame in a string of MGM musicals
Esther Williams, "Hollywood's Mermaid", who has died aged 91, swam her way through more than a dozen splashy MGM musicals in the 1940s and early 50s. While smiling at the camera, she was able to do a combination of crawl, breast and backstroke, and was forever blowing bubbles under water, seemingly having an inexhaustible supply of air.
Like the starlets Lana Turner, Kathryn Grayson and Donna Reed before her, she started out for MGM in a Hardy Family picture, Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942) – though one that allowed her to swim with Mickey Rooney. After being billed 19th in A Guy Named Joe (1943), she shot to stardom in her third film, Bathing Beauty (1944).
It started out as an average Red Skelton vehicle, first called Mr Co-Ed, then Sing and Swim, but Esther's superb figure and pretty features were heightened by Technicolor...
Esther Williams, "Hollywood's Mermaid", who has died aged 91, swam her way through more than a dozen splashy MGM musicals in the 1940s and early 50s. While smiling at the camera, she was able to do a combination of crawl, breast and backstroke, and was forever blowing bubbles under water, seemingly having an inexhaustible supply of air.
Like the starlets Lana Turner, Kathryn Grayson and Donna Reed before her, she started out for MGM in a Hardy Family picture, Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942) – though one that allowed her to swim with Mickey Rooney. After being billed 19th in A Guy Named Joe (1943), she shot to stardom in her third film, Bathing Beauty (1944).
It started out as an average Red Skelton vehicle, first called Mr Co-Ed, then Sing and Swim, but Esther's superb figure and pretty features were heightened by Technicolor...
- 6/7/2013
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
Esther Williams: ‘Pools and Smiles’ formula grows stale [See previous post: "Esther Williams: Swimwear MGM Musical Star Dies."] By the early ’50s, Louis B. Mayer had been ousted from the studio he had helped to found, having been replaced by Dore Schary. Whether or not a coincidence, with the exception of Million Dollar Mermaid, the Esther Williams movies of the ’50s — e.g., The Duchess of Idaho, Skirts Ahoy! (stolen by Vivian Blaine in a supporting role), Dangerous When Wet, Easy to Love — lacked the luster of those released in the previous decade, despite more prestigious directors (George Sidney, Charles Walters, Robert Z. Leonard) and the usual co-stars (Van Johnson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel). (Photo: Esther Williams in Million Dollar Mermaid.) Not surprisingly, although MGM’s color musicals would remain in vogue a few more years, Esther Williams and the studio parted ways following George Sidney’s tired-looking Jupiter’s Darling (1956), with Williams and Howard Keel (as Hannibal) fooling around in ancient times.
- 6/6/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
"The comfort that I felt in a swimsuit was from knowing I could get to the end of the pool first," Esther Williams once told The Huffington Post.
The swimming legend died today at the age of 91, but she left an indelible mark on the style world. Throughout her career, Williams was the picture of aquatic elegance in classic bikinis and one-pieces, including her favorite pink maillot from 1944's "Bathing Beauty." She later went on to release her own line of swimwear, which centered around subtly sexy one-pieces and retro bikinis.
As an Olympic swimmer-turned-actress, she shined in musicals like "Easy To Love," "Jupiter's Darling" and, of course, "Million Dollar Mermaid," which soon became her nickname. We dug up a stunning photo of Williams wearing one of her iconic swimsuits circa 1945 below. Take a look and tell us how the late star influenced your poolside fashion.
Photo:
How do today's celebs compare?...
The swimming legend died today at the age of 91, but she left an indelible mark on the style world. Throughout her career, Williams was the picture of aquatic elegance in classic bikinis and one-pieces, including her favorite pink maillot from 1944's "Bathing Beauty." She later went on to release her own line of swimwear, which centered around subtly sexy one-pieces and retro bikinis.
As an Olympic swimmer-turned-actress, she shined in musicals like "Easy To Love," "Jupiter's Darling" and, of course, "Million Dollar Mermaid," which soon became her nickname. We dug up a stunning photo of Williams wearing one of her iconic swimsuits circa 1945 below. Take a look and tell us how the late star influenced your poolside fashion.
Photo:
How do today's celebs compare?...
- 6/6/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Los Angeles — Esther Williams, the swimming champion turned actress who starred in glittering and aquatic Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and 1950s, has died. She was 91.
Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime publicist Harlan Boll.
Following in the footsteps of Sonja Henie, who went from skating champion to movie star, Williams became one of Hollywood's biggest moneymakers, appearing in spectacular swimsuit numbers that capitalized on her wholesome beauty and perfect figure.
Such films as "Easy to Wed," `'Neptune's Daughter" and "Dangerous When Wet" followed the same formula: romance, music, a bit of comedy and a flimsy plot that provided excuses to get Esther into the water.
The extravaganzas dazzled a second generation via television and the compilation films "That's Entertainment." Williams' co-stars included the pick of the MGM contract list, including Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban and Howard Keel.
When hard...
Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime publicist Harlan Boll.
Following in the footsteps of Sonja Henie, who went from skating champion to movie star, Williams became one of Hollywood's biggest moneymakers, appearing in spectacular swimsuit numbers that capitalized on her wholesome beauty and perfect figure.
Such films as "Easy to Wed," `'Neptune's Daughter" and "Dangerous When Wet" followed the same formula: romance, music, a bit of comedy and a flimsy plot that provided excuses to get Esther into the water.
The extravaganzas dazzled a second generation via television and the compilation films "That's Entertainment." Williams' co-stars included the pick of the MGM contract list, including Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban and Howard Keel.
When hard...
- 6/6/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Los Angeles, Calif. - Esther Williams, the swimming champion turned actress who starred in glittering and aquatic Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and 1950s, has died. She was 91.
Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime publicist Harlan Boll.
Following in the footsteps of Sonja Henie, who went from skating champion to movie star, Williams became one of Hollywood's biggest moneymakers, appearing in spectacular swimsuit numbers that capitalized on her wholesome beauty and perfect figure.
Such films as "Easy to Wed," ''Neptune's Daughter" and "Dangerous When Wet" followed the same formula: romance, music, a bit of comedy and a flimsy plot that provided excuses to get Esther into the water.
The extravaganzas dazzled a second generation via television and the compilation films "That's Entertainment." Williams' co-stars included the pick of the MGM contract list, including Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban and Howard Keel.
Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime publicist Harlan Boll.
Following in the footsteps of Sonja Henie, who went from skating champion to movie star, Williams became one of Hollywood's biggest moneymakers, appearing in spectacular swimsuit numbers that capitalized on her wholesome beauty and perfect figure.
Such films as "Easy to Wed," ''Neptune's Daughter" and "Dangerous When Wet" followed the same formula: romance, music, a bit of comedy and a flimsy plot that provided excuses to get Esther into the water.
The extravaganzas dazzled a second generation via television and the compilation films "That's Entertainment." Williams' co-stars included the pick of the MGM contract list, including Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban and Howard Keel.
- 6/6/2013
- by CP
- Huffington Post
Esther Williams, the swimming champion turned actress who starred in glittering and aquatic Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and 1950s, has died. She was 91.
Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime publicist Harlan Boll.
Following in the footsteps of Sonja Henie, who went from skating champion to movie star, Williams became one of Hollywood’s biggest moneymakers, appearing in spectacular swimsuit numbers that capitalized on her wholesome beauty and perfect figure.
Such films as Easy to Wed, Neptune’s Daughter, and Dangerous When Wet followed the same formula: romance, music, a bit of comedy and a flimsy plot that provided excuses to get Esther into the water.
The extravaganzas dazzled a second generation via television and the compilation films That’s Entertainment. Williams’ co-stars included the pick of the MGM contract list, including Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban and Howard Keel.
When hard times signaled the end of big studios and costly musicals in the mid-’50s, Williams tried non-swimming roles with little success. After her 1962 marriage to Fernando Lamas, her co-star in Dangerous When Wet, she retired from public life.
Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime publicist Harlan Boll.
Following in the footsteps of Sonja Henie, who went from skating champion to movie star, Williams became one of Hollywood’s biggest moneymakers, appearing in spectacular swimsuit numbers that capitalized on her wholesome beauty and perfect figure.
Such films as Easy to Wed, Neptune’s Daughter, and Dangerous When Wet followed the same formula: romance, music, a bit of comedy and a flimsy plot that provided excuses to get Esther into the water.
The extravaganzas dazzled a second generation via television and the compilation films That’s Entertainment. Williams’ co-stars included the pick of the MGM contract list, including Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban and Howard Keel.
When hard times signaled the end of big studios and costly musicals in the mid-’50s, Williams tried non-swimming roles with little success. After her 1962 marriage to Fernando Lamas, her co-star in Dangerous When Wet, she retired from public life.
- 6/6/2013
- by Associated Press
- EW - Inside Movies
American entertainer and singer popular in the 1940s and 50s
The American entertainer Tony Martin, who has died aged 98, was once described as a singing tuxedo. Although he was rather a stiff actor, he was handsome and charming, with a winning, dimpled smile. What mattered most, however, was his mellifluous baritone voice, which he used softly in ballads such as To Each His Own and I Get Ideas, and powerfully in Begin the Beguine and There's No Tomorrow, all hit records in the 1940s and 50s.
He was one of the top crooners of the period with Vic Damone, Andy Williams and Dick Haymes, all of them just below Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra in esteem and popularity. According to Mel Tormé: "Tony Martin was technically the greatest singer of them all, as well as being the classiest guy around, both as an entertainer and a person."
He was...
The American entertainer Tony Martin, who has died aged 98, was once described as a singing tuxedo. Although he was rather a stiff actor, he was handsome and charming, with a winning, dimpled smile. What mattered most, however, was his mellifluous baritone voice, which he used softly in ballads such as To Each His Own and I Get Ideas, and powerfully in Begin the Beguine and There's No Tomorrow, all hit records in the 1940s and 50s.
He was one of the top crooners of the period with Vic Damone, Andy Williams and Dick Haymes, all of them just below Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra in esteem and popularity. According to Mel Tormé: "Tony Martin was technically the greatest singer of them all, as well as being the classiest guy around, both as an entertainer and a person."
He was...
- 7/31/2012
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
Currently onstage at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis is the period musical spectacular Roman Holiday. Based on the iconic film, the show features the music of Cole Porter, including hits like Easy to Love, Begin the Beguine, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye and Riding High, in addition to rarely heard gems that fit perfectly into the story. The production began preview performances on June 9 and opens tonight, June 15. The run is scheduled to continue through August 19 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Guthrie Artistic Producing Artistic Director John Miller-Stephany helms.
- 6/15/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Guthrie Theater previously announced complete casting for the sparkling new musical Roman Holiday. This song-filled delightbased on the iconic 1953 Paramount Pictures film starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peckincludes timeless music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Paul Blake. The production plays from tonght, June 9 August 19 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage and features soul-stirring Porter standards like Easy to Love, Just One of Those Things and Evry Time We Say Goodbye. Guthrie Associate Artistic Director John Miller-Stephany 1776, God of Carnage and A Streetcar Named Desire directs.
- 6/9/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Guthrie Theater today announced complete casting for the sparkling new musical Roman Holiday. This song-filled delightbased on the iconic 1953 Paramount Pictures film starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peckincludes timeless music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Paul Blake. The production will play from June 9 August 19 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage and features soul-stirring Porter standards like Easy to Love, Just One of Those Things and Evry Time We Say Goodbye. Guthrie Associate Artistic Director John Miller-Stephany 1776, God of Carnage and A Streetcar Named Desire will direct.
- 4/26/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
BroadwayWorld.com has learned details about a recent reading of the Guthrie Theatre's upcoming production of Roman Holiday in Minneapolis. Starring in the reading, directed by John Miller-Stephany were Laura Osnes as Princess Ann and John Behlmann as Joe Bradley. They rest of the reading cast featured many of the area's top local talent. We're told that the reading went quite well, and that the song choices, which of course include some of Porter's biggest hits like Easy to Love, Begin the Beguine, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye and Riding High also included many rarely heard gems that 'fit perfectly into the story.' Also in attendance for the staged reading were book writer Paul Blake and other members of the creative team.
- 1/29/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This week's Grey’s Anatomy was sad, funny, witty, tragic, with relationship drama off the charts.
In essence, it had something for everyone, and likely left very few fans disappointed at the end.
As usual, last night's episode delivered moving songs, all timed perfectly to coincide with the events that gave viewers so much to discuss. We've posted the tracks from "Hope For the Hopeless" below.
Our Grey's Anatomy music section is updated on a weekly basis. Browse around now!
"Rock It" Little Red "Good Intent" Kimbra "Black Sheep" Gin Wigmore "Afternoon" Youth Lagoon "Easy To Love" The Jezabels...
In essence, it had something for everyone, and likely left very few fans disappointed at the end.
As usual, last night's episode delivered moving songs, all timed perfectly to coincide with the events that gave viewers so much to discuss. We've posted the tracks from "Hope For the Hopeless" below.
Our Grey's Anatomy music section is updated on a weekly basis. Browse around now!
"Rock It" Little Red "Good Intent" Kimbra "Black Sheep" Gin Wigmore "Afternoon" Youth Lagoon "Easy To Love" The Jezabels...
- 1/20/2012
- by steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi)
- TVfanatic
The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…
(Please support Quick Stop by using the links below to make any impulse purchases - it helps to keep us going…)
Those fans that have only experience the butchered editions of weird and wonderful The Mighty Boosh that have been running on Adult Swim need to run - not walk - to their favorite DVD emporium and snag copies of the new-to-the-us unexpurgated editions of The Mighty Boosh seasons 1-3 that have now been collected into the massive Mighty Boosh Special Edition DVD set (BBC,...
(Please support Quick Stop by using the links below to make any impulse purchases - it helps to keep us going…)
Those fans that have only experience the butchered editions of weird and wonderful The Mighty Boosh that have been running on Adult Swim need to run - not walk - to their favorite DVD emporium and snag copies of the new-to-the-us unexpurgated editions of The Mighty Boosh seasons 1-3 that have now been collected into the massive Mighty Boosh Special Edition DVD set (BBC,...
- 10/16/2009
- by UncaScroogeMcD
TCM has put out some great vintage film collections in the last few years. The collections usually have a fair collection of winners and so-so contenders who need the better films to make them palatable and Esther Williams: Volume 2 is no exception. However, to the volume’s credit, it has a better ratio than most sets with 4 good to great films supporting 2 mediocre ones. The set could very well help reel in some younger viewers as the films in this volume have a surprisingly modern feel to them all. This one maybe good, but it might still qualify as “for collectors only”.
Thrill of a Romance (1945)
Directed by Richard Thorpe and written by Richard Connell and Gladys Lehman.
Co-starring Van Johnson and Henry Travers.
Summary: Two lovebirds get swept up in a whirlwind romance; one a girl looking for love and one a celebrated veteran, the two find their...
Thrill of a Romance (1945)
Directed by Richard Thorpe and written by Richard Connell and Gladys Lehman.
Co-starring Van Johnson and Henry Travers.
Summary: Two lovebirds get swept up in a whirlwind romance; one a girl looking for love and one a celebrated veteran, the two find their...
- 10/8/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
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