Podcast appearances and mentions of Diana Ross

Ein 90er-Fußball-Spezial zur WM: Für welchen Spieler ging die WM 1990 im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes in die Hose? Wer war der älteste Torschütze der 90er-Jahre? Und warum hat Diana Ross das Tor nicht getroffen? Und natürlich beantworten wir auch die Frage: Welcher Superstar der 90er hatte immer ein Katzenklo neben der Bühne – und warum?

Lady, how do you learn to shine your own light when your parents are THE Diana Ross and Berry Gordy?! Well, THE Rhonda Ross has learned how to do just that. Rhonda wants all of us to see “the force within” ourselves and “to recognize it, harness it, and allow us to do its work.” Please enjoy this throwback episode, where Rhonda teaches us how to harness our own personal power. From fertility to parenting to the pandemic, the gems that Rhonda shares are AMAZING! Quote of the Day: "We have everything we need inside of us. Every single thing for every single challenge."-Rhonda RossWhere to find Rhonda Ross:The Force WithinAll Social Media: @therhondarossLet’s Make Art: zen.ai/herspace for 20% off - coupon code activated at checkout!Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1979'da Paul Jabara tarafından LGBT topluluğu için yazılan; Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand gibi yıldızlar tarafından reddedilen, sonunda "The Weather Girls" tarafından yalnızca 90 dakikada kaydedilen şarkı, nasıl dünya çapında bir hit oldu ve yıllar içinde bir pop kültürü klasiğine dönüştü?

On this episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett turn their attention to the biggest tournament in football as the World Cup finally gets underway. In Sign of the Times, the pair discuss the growing number of brothers representing different countries at international level, from the Williams brothers to the Boatengs and Fletcher twins, and what it says about modern football and national identity. They also debate whether football now employs too many coaches, why set-piece specialists are becoming increasingly influential, and whether relentless PA systems are ruining part of the matchday experience. Martin's Letter From The Gantry is a journey through nearly five decades of World Cup memories, from his first tournament in Argentina in 1978 to Mexico, Italy, France, South Africa, Russia, Qatar and now North America. Along the way he recalls commentary disasters, accommodation mishaps, Diana Ross's famous penalty miss, and what it feels like to arrive at a World Cup for the 14th time. Neil then puts Martin in the hot seat for Martin Tyler's World Cup, exploring the greatest teams, players, matches, and moments he has witnessed across football's biggest stage. From South Korea's remarkable run in 2002 and Morocco's modern fairy tale, to Michael Owen's emergence, Peter Shilton's longevity, and the unforgettable Germany v Italy semi-final of 2006, Martin shares stories from a lifetime spent covering the game. The episode concludes with They Used To Be Giants, focusing on Italy. The four-time world champions are once again absent from football's biggest tournament, prompting a discussion about how one of the game's great powers fell so far and what the future might hold for the Azzurri. A World Cup special packed with memories, opinions, history, and anticipation from two men counting down to kick-off. Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Nick Parmenter Hillary Abbott Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Katie Watson Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're joined by the hilarious Tim Bagley, best known for his roles on Will & Grace, Teachers, Grace and Frankie, and Somebody Somewhere. The Multiple Talking Women podcast is “hosted” by Ariane, Lauren and Lisa playing characters of three unlikely friends with completely different social views: leftist “Lana Brown” (played by Ariane Price), right-leaning “Felicity Bramblebush” (played by Lauren Burns) and their dry, inexperienced producer “Paula Gerkin” (played by Lisa Schurga) who interview real celebrity guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Depuis le temps déjà lointain où le mot hit a pris une signification, depuis cette époque où, il y a plusieurs générations, on s'est mis à vendre beaucoup de disques, il y a eu tant de succès que certains, on ignore pourquoi, ont disparu. Soit parce que leur son ou leur style est devenu complètement désuet … soit parce que … ben, pour des raisons de pur bizness, de visibilité. C'est pourquoi cette semaine, je vous propose une promenade pas banale, au paradis des tubes oubliés.Et tenez, quoi de plus explicite que de commencer avec l'artiste qui détient tous les records, Michael Jackson. Chez lui, on est bien d'accord, tout s'est transformé en or. Et ben, non.Ainsi, au milieu des années 70, c'en est déjà fini pour lui et ses frères. Cinq ans plus tôt, les Jackson 5 ont fait l'histoire en débutant leur carrière par quatre N°1 consécutifs. Michael, le petit prodige qui chante avec le talent d'un adulte et danse aussi bien que James Brown, n'a alors que douze ans et on dit déjà que ça ne va pas durer. C'est vrai, le public se lasse vite des adolescents, tout d'abord parce qu'ils changent ensemble, leurs intérêts en premier, et puis ensuite, parce qu'avec l'âge, le charme étonnant de la précocité disparaît. Et de fait, en 1975, quand le nouvel album de solo de Michael Jackson paraît à la Motown, la firme qui les a révélés, a cru en eux, et ben le single ne rentre même pas dans le Top américain. Et donc, la fidèle Grande-Bretagne, plus grand marché du disque au monde par tête d'habitant, ne le sort même pas.Quatre ans plus tard, après une traversée du désert pour les frères Jackson, un changement de maison de disques et un arrêt de sa carrière solo, Michael revient à l'âge de 19 ans avec un son révolutionnaire et des chansons à tomber à la renverse qui explosent le Billboard américain.Alors, à la Motown, on se dit qu'il faut profiter de cette aubaine en resortant de vieux disques de Michael. C'est d'autant plus évident qu'au début des années 80, à part le retour miraculeux de Diana Ross, les affaires ne se portent pas très bien pour le label soul historique.Evidemment, la voix de Michael a changé, et puis surtout, la musique. Alors, logiquement, le 45 Tours poussé en radio ne passe pas aux Etats-Unis. Mais en Angleterre, est-ce les quelques rééditions de vieux hits qui ont marché, ou le succès de la vague ska rétro, ou encore le Stars on 45, le 45 Tours de Michael Jackson est N°1. Et on a beau trouver un peu étrange la voix de Michael sur ce nouveau single, car on n'a pas d'info, rien à faire, on le trouve irrésistible surtout sur la piste de danse pendant les séries de slows.Et puis vous savez, l'année suivante ce sera l'album Thriller, et comme ce hit de 1981, enregistré en 1974, n'est pas dans le catalogue de la maison Sony Sonic ni dans les préoccupations de l'artiste lui-même, il ne figurera sur aucune compile par après et on n'entretiendra pas son souvenir. Pourtant, il reste dans la tête de nombre d'entre ceux qui ont vécu cette époque, un jour dans leur vie … et croyez-moi, il plaît toujours autant. Il suffit de le faire tourner …

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Professor Giuliana Pieri, an expert in Italian noir from Royal Holloway, University of London.We start with the author Andrea Camilleri on the creation of his fictional detective Inspector Montalbano in 1994, and his influence on Italian noir.Then we explore the tapes recorded in the 1950s with Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.We hear about the Chinese protests in 1989 that led up to the Tiananmen Square massacre.Plus, the launch of Ireland's first Irish language television channel in 1996.Next, when Diana Ross missed a penalty at the World Cup in 1994.Finally, we hear from the artist behind the first of Australia's 'Big Things', the giant novelty sculptures that became a national phenomenon.Contributors:  Professor Giuliana Pieri - an expert in Italian noir from Royal Holloway, University of LondonAndrea Camilleri - Italian crime-writer (archive)Saskia Sassen - daughter of Dutch journalist Willem Sassen, who recorded interviews with Adolf EichmannWu'er Kaixi - Chinese student organiser of pro-democracy demonstrations in Tiananmen SquareSinéad Ní Ghuidhir - first live presenter to speak on Teilifís na Gaeilge: Ireland's first television channel broadcasting exclusively in the Irish languageAlan Rothenberg - former president of the US Soccer FederationPaul Kelly - Australian artist behind both the Big Scotsman and the equally iconic Big LobsterChristobel Kelly - daughter of Paul Kelly(Photo: Italian writer Andrea Camilleri, Rome, Italy, 2011. Credit: Luciano Viti/Getty Images)

In 1994, the USA hosted the FIFA World Cup for the first time. The choice of host nation was a controversial one because, at that time, the US didn't have an active professional football league. Alan Rothenberg was the man in charge of organising the competition. He decided to book Motown legend, Diana Ross, to headline the opening ceremony in Chicago. Her penalty miss in front of 67,000 fans became an iconic moment in World Cup history. Alan has been sharing his memories of the tournament with Matt Pintus.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: Diana Ross at the 1994 World Cup opening ceremony. Credit: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images)

In 1979, Sister Sledge changed the sound of wedding receptions forever with “We Are Family.” Believe it or not, the Chic-penned banger never made it to No. 1. Steely Dan helped invent Yacht Rock with 1977's jazzy bop “Peg.” (They would have loved it better if it had cracked the Top 10.) And in 1972, Elton John told a timeless tale of a blue-jean baby, a “Tiny Dancer.” Casey Kasem never counted it down.Today on Hit Parade: Chris Molanphy celebrates “near misses”—now-ubiquitous hits that missed the mark on the pop charts, stalling out at No. 2, No. 11, or No. 41. In this episode, Chris zooms in on near-misses from the 1970s, including songs from Paul McCartney, the Spinners, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, Diana Ross, and Michael Jackson. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for bonus episodes of "The Bridge" and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1979, Sister Sledge changed the sound of wedding receptions forever with “We Are Family.” Believe it or not, the Chic-penned banger never made it to No. 1. Steely Dan helped invent Yacht Rock with 1977's jazzy bop “Peg.” (They would have loved it better if it had cracked the Top 10.) And in 1972, Elton John told a timeless tale of a blue-jean baby, a “Tiny Dancer.” Casey Kasem never counted it down.Today on Hit Parade: Chris Molanphy celebrates “near misses”—now-ubiquitous hits that missed the mark on the pop charts, stalling out at No. 2, No. 11, or No. 41. In this episode, Chris zooms in on near-misses from the 1970s, including songs from Paul McCartney, the Spinners, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, Diana Ross, and Michael Jackson. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for bonus episodes of "The Bridge" and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1979, Sister Sledge changed the sound of wedding receptions forever with “We Are Family.” Believe it or not, the Chic-penned banger never made it to No. 1. Steely Dan helped invent Yacht Rock with 1977's jazzy bop “Peg.” (They would have loved it better if it had cracked the Top 10.) And in 1972, Elton John told a timeless tale of a blue-jean baby, a “Tiny Dancer.” Casey Kasem never counted it down.Today on Hit Parade: Chris Molanphy celebrates “near misses”—now-ubiquitous hits that missed the mark on the pop charts, stalling out at No. 2, No. 11, or No. 41. In this episode, Chris zooms in on near-misses from the 1970s, including songs from Paul McCartney, the Spinners, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, Diana Ross, and Michael Jackson. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for bonus episodes of "The Bridge" and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the surprising Universal Pictures history behind Michael Jackson's breakout acting role in The Wiz, exploring how the 1978 musical helped launch one of the most important creative partnerships in pop culture history. Along the way, they also cover new Epic Universe character reveals, Halloween Horror Nights rumors, and what's next for Universal Orlando's evolving parks. NEWS • Universal officially unveils Captain Cacao, the oversized bear mascot coming to Celestial Park at Epic Universe • Rumors swirl around a possible Ozzy Osbourne-themed house for Halloween Horror Nights 35 • Po's Kung Fu Training Camp at DreamWorks Land temporarily closes for refurbishment through July • Listener theories continue about a possible Zelda-themed replacement for Mythos at Islands of Adventure • Universal fans debate whether Volcano Bay's retired “Spirit of the Volcano” effect could inspire a new home for Mystic Fountain FEATURE • The surprising story behind how Michael Jackson landed the role of the Scarecrow in Universal's 1978 film version of The Wiz • How The Wiz introduced Michael Jackson to legendary producer Quincy Jones during filming in New York City • Why Universal and Motown took a massive creative gamble adapting Broadway's urban retelling of The Wizard of Oz • Behind-the-scenes stories involving Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Ray Bolger, and the original casting plans for the film • How Michael Jackson's performance in The Wiz helped pave the way for Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad HOSTS • Jim Hill X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia Instagram: @JimHillMedia Website: jimhillmedia.com • Eric Hersey X/Twitter: @erichersey Instagram: @erichersey Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - Save up to 12% on Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World tickets, including Express Pass options, when you book through https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=epicjhm If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Früher war Pop vielleicht noch leichter zu erkennen. In den 60ern und 70ern bedeutete Pop vor allem eingängige Songs, große Refrains und Radiohits. Die Motown Ära rund um Diana Ross brachte Soul und Groove in die Wohnzimmer der Welt und machte Popmusik erstmals wirklich global. Gleichzeitig entstand dahinter eine riesige Industrie. Labels bauten Stars gezielt auf, Songs wurden in regelrechten Hit Fabriken geschrieben. (superfly.fm)

www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcastBefore the moonwalk. Before the glove. Before Neverland, before the tabloids, before the world decided it knew exactly who Michael Jackson was — there was a kid in Gary, Indiana who wasn't allowed to touch his father's guitar.Most people know the legend. Few know the price.Michael Jackson didn't have a childhood. He had rehearsals. He had a belt across the chair and a father who saw dollar signs where other dads saw sons. By the time he was eight years old he was performing in nightclubs, watching the adult world at its worst, and being told that was normal. It wasn't normal. None of it was.And yet — out of all of that — came Thriller. The moonwalk. Four consecutive number one singles before he was twelve. A catalog worth billions. A chimp in a matching outfit eating dinner at the table.But also Neverland. Also the allegations. Also a death that still doesn't sit right.This week we start at the beginning — Gary, Indiana, Joe Jackson, the Apollo Theater, Motown, Quincy Jones, and the private world Michael built when he finally had enough money to build whatever he wanted. We get into the stuff most people don't know, the stuff that actually explains everything, and we set the table for what's coming in Part 2.And trust us — Part 2 gets dark.Timestamps:00:00 — Intro, Patreon shoutouts & gas prices somehow leading to Michael Jackson04:00 — Why we're covering MJ now & our bias going in (we love him, sue us)07:00 — Gary, Indiana: the two-bedroom house, 11 people, and Joe Jackson11:00 — Joe discovers the boys' talent & the rehearsals begin — belt on the chair13:00 — Michael describes the abuse & why the sight of his father made him physically ill15:00 — "Big Nose" — the nickname that quietly explains everything about his face16:00 — The Jackson 5 is born & Michael joins at six years old18:00 — Winning the Apollo, Gladys Knight, Berry Gordy & the Motown signing19:00 — Diana Ross "presents" them — the marketing ploy that worked perfectly20:00 — Four consecutive number ones straight out the gate, Jacksonmania hits22:00 — Growing up backstage in nightclubs — what Michael saw at age 7 and 823:00 — His Grammy speech: "My childhood was taken away from me"25:00 — Was it worth it? The guys debate childhood sacrifice vs. greatness32:00 — Michael meets Diana Ross at nine years old — "my mother, sister, and lover"34:00 — Leaving Motown, The Wiz disaster, and meeting Quincy Jones35:00 — Off the Wall, one Grammy, and a quiet promise to himself36:00 — Thriller drops — and why nobody actually knows how many copies it sold39:00 — The Motown 25 moonwalk: 47 million viewers and a call from Fred Astaire41:00 — Bad, five consecutive number ones, and the Beatles catalog for $47 million43:00 — Neverland Ranch: the train, the zoo, the carousel, and why he built it48:00 — Bubbles the chimp, matching outfits, and the loneliness hiding behind it all54:00 — The Godiva candy story & why he never stopped giving it away56:00 — Vitiligo confirmed: what the autopsy actually showed58:00 — The nose, the face, and erasing the thing his father ridiculed59:00 — What's coming in Part 2: the lawsuits, the acquittal, the death, and the dark stuff

This under-the-mainstream radar reimagining of The Wizard of Oz features Dorothy as a thirty-something inner city schoolteacher. Diana Ross stars, Richard Pryor cameos, but fans are more interested in Michael Jackson as The Scarecrow just before he became the King of Pop. Can this much star power deliver the magic of the original version? Click your heels three times for the Brains' answer! Watch this and many more episodes in full video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmWithThreeBrains

Welcome to a another journey through the golden era of R&B and hip-hop culture. In this episode of I Only Listen to 90s Music, Darryl, Stacey, and Scott celebrate the 40th anniversary of Janet Jackson's revolutionary "Control" album. The crew breaks down how Janet asserted her independence from the Jackson family shadow to deliver seven number-one singles and set a new standard for empowerment in the industry. The conversation also delves into the complex history of the Jackson family dynamics, featuring a breakdown of the viral reaction to Diana Ross performing for Katherine Jackson and the bizarre, alleged shooting incident involving Tina Turner and Randy Jackson. Beyond the headlines, the hosts explore the "Dirty Mac Tour" and curate their dream 90s R&B concert lineup, debating how artists like Donnell Jones, Tyrese, and Jon B would transform a modern stage. They also tackle the most influential hip-hop features of all time, debating the chemistry behind Mariah Carey's iconic remix with ODB and the unexpected success of the DMX and Sisqo collaboration. From the surprising origins of Groove Theory's hit song "Tell Me" to the hilarious story of a dad going rogue at a Stephanie Mills concert, this episode offers a perfect blend of high-level music analysis and genuine nostalgia.   0:00 90s Music, Sorority Drama, and Michael Jackson Movie Reactions 5:43 Diana Ross's Performance for Katherine Jackson Sparks Mixed Reactions 12:48 Tina Turner Allegedly Shoots Randy Jackson During Domestic Dispute 16:09 Celebrity Drama, Rumors, and 80s Music Industry Scandals 23:46 Impact of Key Member Departures on Music Groups 33:50 Nostalgia, One-Hit Wonders, and Chaka Khan's Comeback 41:51 Throwing draws at a Stephanie Mills Concert 48:11 Imagining a 90s R&B and Rap Concert Lineup 57:13 Planning a Nostalgic R&B Tour Featuring Underrated Artists 1:07:09 Unexpected Origins of Groove Theory's Hit Song Tell Me 1:22:51 Debating The Top Hip Hop Features Of All Time List 1:34:34 Debating Billboard's Top 50 Female Rappers List 1:42:24 Revisiting The Classics: 40 years of Janet Jackson's Control Album and Its Cultural Impact BRAND New Voicemail 314-649-3113 Join the I Only Listen to 90s Music Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe      Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv       Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                          Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                          Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                      YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                      Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                     Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1  IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

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Before she was Sporty Spice, Melanie C was a teenage raver on the Costa Brava dancing to Prodigy and Grooverider in a tracksuit. Thirty years later, she's finally made the album that brings it all together.On this episode of CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show, Chris and Chantel Nicole give an honest review of Melanie C's ninth solo album "Sweat" - a dance-pop record built on house, rave culture, and dance influences that might be the most exciting solo Spice Girls release since Northern Star. Recorded across London, Stockholm, and LA with collaborators including Robyn producer Klas Åhlund and PinkPantheress collaborator Oscar Scheller, "Sweat" finds Mel C merging her pop career with her second life as a globally touring DJ and fully embracing the Sporty Spice persona she once kept at arm's length.We go track by track, talk about the Diana Ross and Inner Life samples, the emotional arc from heartbreak to new love, how her DJ career shaped the sound, and whether this belongs in the conversation for best solo Spice Girl album ever.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:00 - "Sweat" Album Info2:41 - Album Cover4:34 - "Sweat"13:15 - "Drum Machine"20:00 - "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?"24:21 - "Til It Breaks"28:18 - "Pressure"33:34 - "Emotional Memory"37:00 - "Attitude"42:42 - "Good For Nothing"46:25 - "Undefeated Champion"51:04 - "Cashmere"55:35 - "Free To Love"59:30 - "One Track Mind"1:03:40 - "Flick of the Wrist"1:07:45 - Cut or Keep1:09:45 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Sweat” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blY463GJQjw&pp=ygUPbWVsYW5pZSBjIHN3ZWF0 “Sweat” Live at Michael McIntyre's Big Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si3o935rQco&pp=ygUPbWVsYW5pZSBjIHN3ZWF0 “Sweat” Live from The Voice Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF_YnsnYZCs&pp=ygUPbWVsYW5pZSBjIHN3ZWF0 “Drum Machine” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYuAN7aBZWc&pp=ygUWbWVsYW5pZSBjIGRydW0gbWFjaGluZQ%3D%3D “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” Live at BBC Radio 2 Piano Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Azz2NlMyY4&pp=ygUmbWVsYW5pZSBjIHdoYXQgY291bGQgcG9zc2libHkgZ28gd3Jvbmc%3D “Undefeated Champion” Live at Die Giovanni Zarrella Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiOkWhx9cNM&pp=ygUdbWVsYW5pZSBjIHVuZGVmZWF0ZWQgY2hhbXBpb24%3D

Did you know American music legend Nile Rodgers is helping the Trust plant and protect woodland in Northern Ireland? Alongside generous donations to Faughan Valley Woodlands from the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), Nile has got stuck in with planting on site. Nile and the foundation he co-founded with his partner, Nancy Hunt, are working with us to reconnect fragmented native woods in a region where less than 1% of ancient woodland remains. We caught up with the multiple Grammy Award winner on his latest visit to find out why. We also hear from David Saddington, trustee of both WAFF and the Trust, on why empowering young people to take direct action is key to this work, and we chat to some of those volunteering at this special event. Please note this episode contains references to drugs. Don't forget to rate us and subscribe! Learn more about the Woodland Trust at woodlandtrust.org.uk  Transcript You are listening to Woodland Walks, a podcast for the Woodland Trust, presented by Adam Shaw. We protect and plant trees for people to enjoy, to fight climate change and to help wildlife thrive. Nile: But it just made me feel so good. It was so real, it was almost like a drug. So my parents were doing heroin, I was doing music *laughs*. Nile: So I always thought that an artist was the guy trying to be the smartest person in the room, that everybody said, 'well, I wish I could play like him, I wish I could do that'. No, it was the person who touched people's hearts. Nile: We actually had them locked out the studio because we still hadn't finished the lyrics to We Are Family. Nile: Trees do, all plants, but trees, you know, especially, do so much for life. Let's not just talk about the overall environment, life, all life forms that exist. Adam: For 40 years, if you've been on a dance floor, you'll have been dancing to the music of one of our guests today. He co-founded Chic, produced and collaborated with David Bowie, Madonna, Richard Jackson, and well, to be honest, too many others to mention. But to give you an idea of the sort of musical success he's had, I can say that he has produced and performed on records which have sold more than 750 million albums and 100 million singles. Born to teenage parents in an environment where drug use was very much part of his every day, he has come from that background with an attitude to life which is as upbeat and as positive as his music. And together with his partner, Nancy Hunt, they have established the We Are Family Foundation, focused on empowering young people around the world. Together, they're in Northern Ireland, in Derry, to support and protect and indeed restore woodland in this country, and indeed Nile is on the Woodland Walks sofa and joined by one of the trustees of the We Are Family Foundation and indeed the Woodland Trust, David. So we'll come to David in a moment. Why don't we start now where it all started with the music? Reading about you and listening to stuff you've done, my impression is you're the most positive person I've read about and that surprises me because of the disjointed background you grew up in. So two questions. Do you think that's a fair description and if so, why? Nile: So the... the interesting thing about my childhood was that though my parents were heroin addicts, they were extremely loving and they believed in me so much so that, believe it or not, I was never, ever told what to do. They knew that I instinctively would figure it out. Or I was just one of those nerdy, nice kids that they knew would never get into trouble. I mean, I have never stolen anything. I've never, I bullied one kid once and the reason why is because everybody bullied me because I was a nerd. And when I bullied this kid, he started crying and I started crying. He's probably forgotten that incident. I will never forget it. It'll bother me my entire life. I could not believe that I did that. So my childhood was actually on one level very happy, but at the exact same time, and I don't know how these two situations could have coexisted, except only now forensically, but it was super happy, but then I actually called my childhood a fear-based childhood. I was afraid of things, so I did things to make me unafraid or happy. And music was that thing. But it just made me feel so good. It was so real. It was almost like a drug. So my parents were doing heroin. I was doing music *laughs*. Adam: I mean, it's weird you describe yourself as a nerd. You're the least nerdy-looking nerd I've ever come across, but fair enough. Nile: Oh God, test me. Adam: Oh really, okay, we'll do a nerd off *both laugh*. Fair, fair enough. But that positivity, I mean, you talk about being nice, but what I think is striking about your music, and perhaps problematic for some of it, is that it's relentlessly positive. And I think sometimes it's seen as sort of very surface level because of that and yet you talk about the deeper meaning behind the music, which I think some fans of yours perhaps don't see, or that's not what they're getting from it. Nile: But that's okay, though. Adam: That's fine. Nile: It's okay. Yeah, you're so correct. I mean, I'll try and quickly just tell you this story. So when I said I was a nerd, believe me, I studied music on a level that was so intense, that was ridiculous. So I thought it was my job to prove to my tutors and various teachers how smart I was, how well I learned the rules and the discipline of music. I wrote symphonic music when I was a child, I wasn't even 10 years old yet. And I remember I was going to one of my tutors. I was around 22 years old and I was a very serious jazz student. And I went into him one day with a very sourpuss attitude and look, and that was not me. He just was like, no, you're always so happy and you're always so upbeat. What's wrong with you today? And I said, well, look at this ******** pop music that I have to play tonight. Now, maybe I thought it was sort of ******** but maybe I was just trying to score brownie points with him because I always thought being a great musician was being the smartest guy or the greatest virtuoso in the room. So what happened was my teacher, I showed him the list of songs that I was playing that night. And I said, look at what I have to start my set with. This song by The Archies called Sugar, Sugar. He said, yeah, but now what's wrong? Why are you so sad? And I said, because I got to play Sugar, Sugar. You know, I want to play straight ahead jazz. He was like, that's okay that you want to play straight ahead jazz, that's what I love. But why is it bothering you to play Sugar, Sugar? And I said, because it goes, *sings* Honey, do, do, do, do, do, do, oh sugar, sugar, do, do, do, do, do, do, you are my candy girl, and you got me wanting you. And he said, Nile, that's a great composition. I went, you call Sugar, Sugar a great composition? He said, absolutely. He said, what do you think about it? He says, and I went, well, it sucks. It's some ******** bubblegum pop music. And he went, now, do you know that Sugar Sugar's been number one for about three weeks? And I said, yeah, but what does that got to do with anything? And he went, so those millions of people around the world, they're wrong, but you, Nile Rodgers, are right? And all of a sudden I felt, uh-oh, *laughs* something weird's getting ready to happen. So he held me behind my head and he pulled my face close to him and he said, Nile, let me explain something to you. Every record in the top 20 is a great composition. And so remember, we're going back now 50 years. I'm 73 years old, so we're going back a long time. And I say, every record in the top 20 is a great composition? He says, yes. I said, why would you say something so absurd? He says, Nile, because it speaks to the souls of a million strangers. And I literally started crying at that moment because in one spark, in a nanosecond, he explained to me what an artist was. So I always thought that an artist was the guy trying to be the smartest person in the room, that everybody said, well, I wish I could play like him. I wish I could do that. No, it was the person who touched people's hearts. It was the person who made people feel something, be it happiness, be it sadness or whatever. But a lot of my friends who are virtuosos, we just would go, wow, he can play his *** off. That was the thing. We didn't feel anything necessarily. Sometimes we did, but I was determined to try and make people feel something every time. And to me, I wanted people to feel happy because I wanted to feel happy. Why do I want to write sad music? Adam: So that phrase, speaking to the souls of a million strangers, it's clearly an iconic thing about your music. The other striking thing, I think, which you've talked about, is about life, not just your music, but I think obviously connected, is not about surviving the storm, but learning how to dance in the rain. Is that one of the tenets of your approach to music and life? Are they the same thing? Nile: That's exactly it. That's why people wonder why I do so much music, and it's because I believe that I could always, I honestly, and this is not an egotistical statement, I always believe that I can add something to the song. I believe that I can make it better, even if it's just a little better, but you can hear it. I mean, five minutes before I came down here, I asked an artist that I sent a piece of music to, I said, you never wrote me back. How do you feel about the guitar streams that I sent you? And Kygo just wrote me, he said, he just literally just wrote me, where the hell is it? I went, cool. He went, oh, yes sir, sounding really cool *laughs*. Minutes ago. Adam: Okay. So look, we need to talk more about that, but I want, you're here not for the music, but for the work of your, and Nancy, your partner's, foundation. And David Saddington, sitting next to you, is a trustee of that foundation. You also happen to be a trustee of the Woodland Trust as well. So the purpose of the We Are Family Foundation is what? David: I mean, the We Are Family Foundation, Nile and Nancy started 20, 25 years ago now, which is insane *both laugh*. And Nile, I mean, you'll tell it better than me in terms of sort of your origin story, which came from, you know, a horrendous event of 9/11. And Nile and Nancy wanted to do something positive for the world, to heal the world. And thankfully, you know, when they sort of asked that question around how do we sort of have more peace in the world, how do we have more harmony, young people came out as the answer and actually finding that hope, finding that positivity, finding those solutions. So the foundation really is built upon curating, nurturing and growing this talent and giving these young people visibility. Adam: And the work that the We Are Family Foundation is starting to do in Northern Ireland, we were today at a planting with Nile and Nancy and you. What is the project here? David: Yeah, my God, like, you know, I work on climate change every day. It's really sort of hard and difficult, but actually by doing something very local with the Woodland Trust, you make such a tremendous difference, not only just about place, but the communities which you bring along. So this partnership just made a lot of sense. And then when we started talking after that visit around sort of why it made sense to support from the foundation, Northern Ireland came out really as a winner. And the beautiful site we visited earlier in the Faughan Valley is so special because, in a sad way really, because so little of the ancient woodland is left in Northern Ireland, less than 1%. And the vision of the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland to preserve those tiny fragments of ancient woodland, but protect them by restoring the land around it, letting them expand, is so special. And particularly given that site is, what, I mean, like 10 minutes away from Derry? That's so cool. It is right on the doorstep of so many people to restore such a precious habitat, but make sure that people can actually enjoy it and be part of that as well. Amazing. Adam: A little before Nile and I sat down to speak, we both visited Faughan Valley Woodlands with a group of young people who were there to help plant some trees. Now, this is an important area. Since 2000, the Woodland Trust has brought small clusters of native woodlands, including Brackfield, Oaks, Red Brae, Burntollet, Killaloo and Auter, all fragmented along the Faughan Valley, which is a site of special scientific interests. And it's been a vision of the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland for well over a decade, really, to try and connect these fragments for both people and nature. And so when I met the younger people who are busy planting trees, I asked them why they felt what they were doing was important. Speaker 1: So usually it's around every Sunday morning. We go around and it's just odd jobs, like it's never the same thing every week. It's usually planting trees, but recently we've been building fences to keep sheep out and removing tree guards. Adam: And why are you interested in that instead of watching TV or playing Xbox or whatever? Speaker 1: Well, I've always kind of liked outdoorsy stuff in nature and usually I wouldn't really do much on a Sunday. So it's just better to get out rather than do nothing on a Sunday morning so. Adam: And you're about to plant a tree. Speaker 1: Yeah. Adam: Do we know what type of tree that is? Speaker 1: I think it's oak. Adam: Oh, there we are see, I don't know, but you know, go on plant away. Speaker 2: I'm Sophie McGee. Adam: And what are you doing, Sophie? Speaker 2: Well, we're planting trees today for the 30th anniversary. It's just more interesting because we're actually doing something that's worthwhile for the environment and for ourselves. Adam: And do you feel you're making a difference? Speaker 2: Yes, every tree will help. No matter if it's a wee tiny stick or a big massive one. Speaker 3: Well my name is Evie, I'm 13 years old and I've always been interested in nature and plants and animals and stuff and then my auntie decided, or she showed me the Woodland Trust young volunteers so I thought that sounds right up my street. So I joined, I've only been here for a few weeks and so far I've really enjoyed it. We've been trimming down, we've been trimming away trees that'll grow back to let light into the forest floor. We've been looking at different kinds of moths and caterpillars and we've been for walks and here we are planting trees and meeting celebrities! Speaker 4: My name's Milo and you know we're with the Woodland Trust, you know, planting trees and stuff because, well, you know, trees are important and they support a lot of species and insects and wildlife and it's great for the water quality and soil erosion in general. And in my opinion personally, I think biodiversity is really important, especially in, the UK and Northern Ireland in general. It's just seem to be really sort of nature depleted and, you know, I kind of want to change that. I think it doesn't seem fair, you know? Adam: Nile, I think the phrase we've already used many times is We Are Family, the name of one of your most successful songs, but obviously the name of your foundation. And we've talked about your family. That's an obvious theme, family. I'm struck by that because of a disjointed background, even though loving and literarily full. Your family were artists and you had a full and rich literary life. The connection to family, clearly a theme for you. Why? Nile: It wasn't my idea. It was other people's ideas. And they talked me into it. I, as an artist, I wrote We Are Family for Sister Sledge and for Sister Sledge alone. I didn't write it for the world. I wrote it for them. And they, it was their job to now take it out into the world, which they did very well. But what happened as a byproduct of the composition was just the love that I put into the song that my partner Bernard Edwards and I put into the song, we were trying to talk about this wonderful family, you won't believe this, that we never met. We never met Sister Sledge until they came in to sing the song. The entire album was already produced. We didn't know any other way to make records except for by ourselves. So we made the record and said, okay, now sing this. And they were like, what? We've never been treated like this. We're like, we don't know any other way to make records. Me and Luther Vandross and Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson, and we go in and we write and produce, and there you go, here's your record. But so the love that we projected onto Sister Sledge was something that we superimposed upon them. We don't know whether they liked each other or not. We just presupposed that they did. And that's what we wrote, this loving, anthemic, wonderful dance song. And Kathy Sledge, at 15 years old, came in and just gave the performance of her life. We actually had them locked out the studio because we still hadn't finished the lyrics to We Are Family *both laugh*. It was the final song that we wrote, right? So we wouldn't let them come in. We're inside trying to be professional. And they're like, why can't we come in and hear what you guys are making as demos? Making as demos? No, we made, it's the record. But anyway, what happened was, as a result of the popularity of the song, this baseball team in America, the Pittsburgh Pirates, adopted it as their theme song. And they're not women, they're men. And we saw these big burly men going, we are family, I got all my sisters with me. And I was like, whoa. And anyway, they won the World Series *laughs*. Adam: But I mean, that's a fascinating insight how you made that song. But what I'm struck by is that you have talked about this deeper hidden meaning, your phrase, right, behind your songs. So that's an obvious question to ask. You talk about family. It's a key song in your career. It hints of the deeper meaning here is about the importance of your family. And your family are unusual. Super talented people, not particularly stable, I hope that's not insulting or anything. But it's sort of, I'd expect you to maybe be more traumatised by that or to have, but no, it's all good. It's all good. Nile: It wasn't, you see, it wasn't traumatic because I developed my own survival mechanism and it was actually good. But I don't think you realise this. I said, everybody told me, oh, you got Grammys, you got this, you're the head of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, you're the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I said, you know what? The thing that I am the most proud of in my life is at seven years old, I set the national truancy record for the United States of America *both laugh*. I cut school 75 days in a row and went to the movies. I learned more at the cinema in 75 days than everybody in my class learned in an entire semester. You could see Fellini, you could see Truffaut, you could see anything. My mom, when she had her second child, suffered from postpartum depression and threatened to murder my brother every day. So after a few weeks, and I can't remember how long it took because I was a child, but after her going to psychiatrist every day, that's how bad it was, they decided that she had to be separated from her children. She was a danger to herself and others. So they sent me off to Los Angeles to live with my maternal grandmother. And my youngest brother, who was just born, was sent to live with his paternal grandparents. And so while I was in Los Angeles, I was treated ah man, boy, talk about bullying. Every place in LA was sort of run by gangs. And I didn't know anything about the gang culture. And I spoke like a New Yorker. And everybody in LA was, you know, street slang. And, you know, and now look at how big hip hop is. You know, that's the way that that everyone spoke. I didn't know half the stuff they were saying. So kids would try and beat me up. They only beat me up once, no, twice, sorry, twice. And then I just decided, I'm not going to where those kids are. I'm going to where adults are. Because I got along with adults and I went to the cinema every day for 75 days straight. Adam: There's lots to talk about, not much time. But I do want to ask one more question around this sort of area. In actually the podcast we've just done, I spoke to quite a significant business leader who has ADHD. And I said to him at the end of the chat we had, if you had a magic wand and could wave away your ADHD, would you do it? And he went, no, I absolutely wouldn't do it because it's part of who I was, I am, and it's informed and helped me. And I wonder if there's a similar question about your drug past, whether if you could wipe it away, would you? Nile: Never, never, ever, ever, ever. I, you know, I developed a very horrible drug habit. I actually, my heart stopped six times in one night. I don't remember the medical phrase, but it's called something like multiple drug interaction. Like, so if you take cocaine and then you take alcohol and then you take either LSD or something else, your brain doesn't know which one is dominant, right? So it starts going, it tells your heart, do I expand or contract? I don't know. And every time they tried to revive me, I would only stay alert or alive, my heart would only pump a couple of times and then stop again. Adam: So what did that bring you as an artist in retrospect? Nile: Nothing. Because to me, all I remember was driving home, Not getting into an accident, not getting a ticket, driving home, parking in my same parking space, going up to my apartment. However, I mistakenly pushed the number 14 instead of 28. That saved my life. I didn't know that I did, I didn't know I made a mistake. I was so high, I thought 14 was 28. The way that they emptied the garbage in my building, they started at the top and they went down floor by floor. When the elevator hit 14, the doors opened, I fell out onto the floor dead. They just happened to be on the 14th floor and they saw me lying there dead. They go over, I have no pulse. They probably tried to do, I don't know any of this for a fact because I was, out, yeah. So I just assumed they must have tried to help me. They liked me, so they must have tried to do something. Fortunately, the hospital was two blocks away from my house. And they get me to the hospital. The doctors revived me six times. After the sixth time, they figured this is hopeless because they did everything they could possibly do. And he said that, we worked so hard to save your life, but in fact, I was filling out the death certificate and the orderly in the room said, hey doc, we got a live one here. And my heart just started going automatically again by itself. Adam: Amazing. I want to bring you back to your foundation. So we're here because of the good work you're doing for the environment. But the environmental issue may be relatively new, but you've been a political activist since your early days. This is not a recent conversion. You're super plugged in to these sort of big debates, aren't you? Part of the Black Panthers in your early age? Nile: Yeah, I was a subsection of the Black Panther Party when I was 16 years old. Adam: So lots of political issues. Why now the environment? Nile: It's just one of many issues that We Are Family Foundation supports. You asked me about being a nerd. So I grew up as a scientist. I have a scientific background. So I understand how these things in our environment are fundamentally to life itself. That, if you think about it, in today's world, there are a million different species on this planet, but that's only 1% of all the life that's ever lived on this planet. So it just goes up and down and up and down. And prior to humans, we were never the cause. Now we're the cause of things dying and species going away. Before, it was just the fact that Earth was this very volatile planet and over millions, billions, in fact, years, things were changing. But now we're doing the bad stuff. We're killing ourselves, which is incredible. And it's mainly because most people don't know that all these life forms are dependent upon one another. Last night I heard someone talking about plankton. And I was saying, yeah, well, look at how important plankton is. You know, like hydrogen, we need, we don't have hydrogen, we have no life. You know, it's like, so, I mean, trees do, all plants, but trees, you know, especially, do so much for life. Let's not just talk about the overall environment, life, all life forms that exist. Adam: We're running out of time. Just one last question each. David, first, you set the context of what that foundation is doing here and what the Trust is doing here. What are your hopes for if Nile, us, we all gather, come back in ten years' time? Your hope for the project by then would be what? David: I mean, my hope for the project in that time is to see the forest grow, because what I find so encouraging is when you let nature recover with a little bit of help from us, it doesn't take that long to actually start putting it right, you know, to restore those habitats, to protect that ancient woodland, to let it regrow, rejuvenate, with the help of people supporting communities at the same time. It can recover in such a remarkable amount of time, which I just find really quite hopeful and empowering in the world we're in at the moment. Will it restore very precious nature here in Northern Ireland? Will it inspire people to make a difference with all the volunteers we're bringing in? Absolutely. And who knows what the catalytic sort of nature of that will be, which I think is sort of magical to see. So it's a pleasure to bring this partnership together between the We Are Family Foundation and the Woodland Trust and see that grow and grow over the years. Adam: And I think often with trees, people think it's 100 years, their great-grandchildren will come. That's not the case, is it? 10, 20 years is a reasonable time frame to see significant change in this landscape we just visited this morning. David: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, some of the trees we were walking around this morning, the beautiful silver birches, which looked like a woodland, were 20 years old. And actually, it is incredible, actually, it doesn't take a huge amount of time for nature to recover. Adam: Nile, last question. It's been an amazing life. It is an amazing life, perhaps a great life. Your third act? Hard to imagine what new things you could do, but do you, what are the, how do you see your future and what you want to spend that third act doing? Nile: Wow, I'm doing so much now. I'm almost going back to where I started, which was with theatre performances that are more story-ented instead of just going out and playing a whole bunch of hit songs. I think I got super inspired completely accidentally. I wrote a song for Diana Ross years ago. And the first time I worked for the Prince's Trust, he said, now, my dear fellow, I wish I knew more of your music, everybody seems to love it so much. And then he became the King and he printed out his top 10 favorite songs. Number 3 was one of my songs. And he didn't realise it because, you know, the King, what have you got time to sit around and read, you know *laughs* And I said to him, I said, you know, Your Majesty, I promise you, you know some of my songs. But then his list comes out and my #3 song, I mean my song, Upside Down by Diana Ross is #3. He was like, that's one of my favorite songs, and there's a whole video that we put out of him sort of like doing his best dance to Upside Down. It's quite funny. I just thought that the one thing I've not really explored or worked hard on, I'm at the part of my life where I really do want to do all the music that I can do. And I want it to have the same effect as the pop music that I do. So I want my jazz music to make people feel good. So I did Candy Dulfer's last record and she's just unreal. So that's really, I think, where I want to be. And honestly, and I'm being very, very honest, I never keep track of any of this stuff. I did a conference a few weeks ago, and it was all these billionaires and all these tech guys and blah, blah, blah. And I said, you know, I did the biggest selling Madonna album in the world, we sold 10 million copies. All of my memories are from when I first heard this stuff. And somebody hollered out from the back of the room, 23 million copies, you know Nile, it keeps selling and keeps adding up. And I went, oh. In the first few weeks, we sold 10 million copies. And that's all I remember. And I move on to the next record and the next record and the next record. I had huge success with the last two Beyoncé records. But I've done that, and obviously you can see with Kygo, I continue to do that. That's never going to go away. But when I think in terms of full projects, it's going to be more theatrical and maybe more film. David: There's about two things as well. There's one thing that you said to me before, which I think is just so great about the foundation, about how you want the foundation to be bigger than the song, which I think is a pretty epic aspiration there to have, the We Are Family Foundation and We Are Family the song, but I just think that's amazing to think around, the impact which has been achieved over twenty-five years and thinking about the years to come, and then secondly, because with your audience, Adam, we have so many obviously sort of people who love getting out on walks and nature. And my goodness, you won't be up as early as this guy doing his morning walks. And you definitely need to follow him on Instagram at a moment because he's on a roll doing sort of walks all over the world. Nile: It's true. I love, you know, I wake up every morning very, very early. Right now, life and enjoying nature and being out in it is really exciting. Like when I was younger, being indoors, like I used to, there was a joke I used to say, I used to go to like clubs every night and go, ah the great indoors *all laugh*. Adam: Well, look, a sample of how busy you are is I know you have other meetings to go to and other jobs to do, so I won't keep you anymore. Here's to the good times. Thank you very much indeed, both of you. Nile: Thank you. I hope I wasn't too long-winded. David: Thank you. Adam: You were brilliant. It's a real treat to talk to you. David: A pleasure. Thank you for listening to the Woodland Trust Woodland Walks. Join us next month when Adam will be taking another walk in the company of Woodland Trust staff, partners and volunteers. And don't forget to subscribe to the series on iTunes or wherever you are listening. And do give us a review and a rating. If you want to find out more about our woods and those that are close to you, check out the Woodland Trust website. Just head to the Visiting Woods pages. Thank you.

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*** This episode was recorded in February and was originally scheduled for a March release, but then life happened. ***   In today's episode, Bubble Pro Carla from Ok, Real Quick! is back and we're celebrating the March birthday of Diana Ross by talking about The Wiz. From the costumes and songs to representation, we discuss it all. So hit play and join us as we say Happy belated birthday to my auntie that never was, Diana Ross!   Content warnings for: Racism, colorism, fatphobia, some body horror.   Find, follow, support the pod → https://linktr.ee/mystreamingbubble     Don't forget about Twin It to Win It → https://linktr.ee/twinittowinitpod 

“Michael,” the new Michael Jackson biopic, knows what it's doing. That's clear from the opening shot: high-water pants and white socks pushed down to a pair of black penny loafers. It's appealing to a very specific version of our memories of Michael Jackson. The version some of us prefer to hold onto. But in doing so, it avoids the truth. Our qualms with the King of Pop? Forget about that. Be horrified by Joe Jackson's abusive parenting. Where's Janet Jackson and Diana Ross? Nevermind them. Look, it's Bubbles the chimp! The child molestation allegations? Eh, let's just play another No. 1 hit instead! Besides, moviegoers are not complaining. “Michael” crushed box office records. With the best opening weekend for a biopic ever, it's a hit. None of this comes as a shock to Wesley Morris, but he's left with some complicated feelings. His pal, the film curator Eric Hynes, shares these feelings, too. Together, they review the movie and wrestle with the Michael Jackson biopic that could have been. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew provide a deep-dive review of the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. The team explores whether this big-budget production successfully captures the King of Pop's legacy or if it remains in the shadow of the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. The discussion covers everything from Jafar Jackson's uncanny performance to the casting choices for Joe Jackson, including a candid critique of the film's prosthetic work. Beyond the technicalities of the film, they analyze the historical accuracies of the timeline, the notable absence of siblings like Janet and Randy, and the missed opportunities to showcase the creative genius behind Off the Wall and Thriller. The conversation also touches on music history milestones, such as the true story of the first Black artist on MTV and the impact of the Pepsi commercial era. Finally, the episode addresses the heated debate surrounding the 90s R&B bracket as the hosts respond to listener voicemails questioning if New Edition really deserved to win over heavyweights like Jodeci and Boyz II Men. 0:00 – Weathering the Storm: A St. Louis Welcome    1:20 – Michael vs. The American Dream: Why the "Bible" Still Wins    4:01 – Missed Opportunities: The Making of Thriller and Off the Wall   7:28 – Casting Critique: Jafar Jackson vs. Colman Domingo's Nose    9:50 – Family Politics: The Missing Jacksons and Jermaine's Influence   15:25 – Motown Truths: Gladys Knight vs. Diana Ross    20:55 – MTV History: The First Black Artist Reveal    23:02 – The Pepsi Commercial and CGI Bubbles    32:16 – "Scraping the Bone": Have We Learned Everything About MJ?   49:09 – The Transformation: From Thriller to Bad    1:04:55 – Final Ratings: Was It Just a Love Letter for the 2000s Kids?   1:12:57 – Listener Voicemail: The Great 90s R&B Group Bracket Debate BRAND New Voicemail 314-649-3113 Join the I Only Listen to 90s Music Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe      Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv       Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                          Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                          Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                      YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                      Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                     Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1  IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

Kate Middleton sparked concern after stepping out at Buckingham Palace with a visibly bandaged thumb during a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, raising fresh questions about her health. Anna Wintour is pulling back the curtain like never before, allowing Netflix cameras to follow her high-stakes preparations for the Met Gala in an unprecedented behind-the-scenes documentary. Meanwhile, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is facing mounting controversy, with Kat Graham revealing her portrayal of Diana Ross was entirely cut from the film due to legal complications. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com My novel, It Started With A Whisper, is available now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Actress Kat Graham who played Diana Ross in the new biopic "Michael" says her scenes were cut due to "certain legal considerations" ----- Live Nation is offering $30 "Summer of Live" tickets to more than 4,000 concerts ----- MGK can't get TSA PreCheck because he got caught with cocaine years ago

 “Michael” movie madness hits theaters tomorrow. But tonight, the film's stars are under fire. Colman Domingo addresses Michael's child abuse questions as Kat Graham reveals the reason her Diana Ross role was completely cut out. Then, from child star to real life action hero? Dylan Sprouse locked and loaded. See the terrifying moment he chased off a home invader. Plus, why David Hasselhoff is now using a walker. Frail new images of the star sparking concern. And, Hulk Hogan's son on the wrestler's final days. Only ET is with Nick revealing his dad's heartbreaking last moments alive. Then, the Mormon Wives on their TV return. Will Taylor Frankie Paul join them?  Plus, meet the stars of the new spin-off. And, a sneak peek at the new shows taking over reality TV. Then, a country music star makes his acting debut. How ET helped him land a role on “Marshals”. Plus, ET's Then & Now: Akon. The hitmaker on his favorite superstar collabs and the pop star he's pitching now. And, the “Miami Vice” movie is a go. News on the Emmy winning series coming to the big screen. Plus, ET's time on the OG set.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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I had a similar experience going on—being on saṅkīrtana and hearing music when I was a brahmacārī. And, I distinctly remember once I heard a song by Diana Ross, and it goes like this: "You are everything, and everything is you." I was going, "That's Bhagavad-gītā." And the part where we connect it, and we're able to see how Kṛṣṇa's energies are working, and we say, "Oh, I see how that happened"—it's very similar to what the gosvāmīs do when they mention this: they see boys and girls are spontaneously attracted to one another, and they say, "Yeah, that's it. I want to be attracted like that to Kṛṣṇa." It's all a reflection. So, if you're seeing the connection in the reflection, then it becomes a Kṛṣṇa conscious observation, and that's a result of our own observations. We talked about it during japa this morning, that when we're chanting, we can be acutely aware—ubhayor api dṛṣṭo 'ntas(BG 2.16)—that there's two things happening: there's material nature, and then there's consciousness. The two things are fascinating to watch and see the difference between the two, and then the rest of the world. As Nārada Muni, when he was a small child, after his mother passed away, he was left an orphan; and by that time, he had already had association with the sādhus. So he went out to observe the world, and he was seeing how all of Kṛṣṇa's energies were working. Those kinds of observations Prabhupāda constantly made when he was on morning walks. He'd notice things. He'd say, 'This means this. This means that.' And, 'Oh, how interesting.' A bird sitting in a nest was leaving its remnants on the ground, and Prabhupāda asked what it meant. Devotees thought, 'What could it possibly mean?' It's passing and it's going on the ground in one pile, and Prabhupāda said, 'It means he's attached to that branch. Every living entity is attached to a particular place." In this way, Prabhupāda would see something. He saw a father pick up his son to place a letter in a mailbox, and then Prabhupāda made something out of that: like, this is how we work. We have a desire to do; Kṛṣṇa picks us up. We put all of our functions—the way we talk, the way we move... it's all coming from Kṛṣṇa. In Hawaii, devotees asked Prabhupāda if it was māyā if they went to the beach—because that's all there is in Hawaii, is beach. Prabhupāda answered. He said, "How could you be in māyā? Kṛṣṇa is the ocean. He's the light of the sun and the moon. How could you possibly be in māyā there?" It's a good question. So obviously we have to be careful, because unless we have a melted heart and we're engaged in seeing the world and feeling such an intense connection to Kṛṣṇa through seeing everything that's happening, then it's possible to get caught on something as happened to Ajāmila. He was doing his sādhana, but he wasn't strong enough. So when he saw a scene, it wasn't like he could connect it. And certain things we should be very careful of looking at and not think, "Oh no, I can process that," but then it might process you—which is the problem in the material world. We're really smart because we're parts of Kṛṣṇa. So we invent television, for instance. I know it's an old technology; I'll get to the higher things in a second. But you know, what does it take to figure out how to build a television? It's an amazing thing. But...(0:51:15) To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025

HERE WE GO MY SHOW FOR 16-APRIL-2026 WITH A MIXED BAG OF OLD CLASSICS INCLUDING ( SADE, PARADISE, CAVIAR, THE MOMENTS, CHERYL LYNN, HEAVEN & EARTH, ASHFORD & SIMPSON) AND MANY MORE ALSO SOME TOP NEW TRACKS FROM (  RICH BEGGAR, DENNIS COLLINS, NEW JERSEY CONNECTION )  ALSO HAVE THE CONNOISSEURS CORNER ( THIS WEEK WE HAVE LEE RITENOUR AND WILTON FELDER/BOBBY WOMACK) AND WE HAVE THE BACK TO BACK CLASSICS BY A CLASSIC ARTIST (THIS WEEK WE HAVE THE SOS BAND ) THEN WE HAVE THREE TRACKS DUG OUT FROM THE GARAGE INCLUDING MARVIN GAY AND TAMMI TERRELL, SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRICLES, DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES)  AND MUCH MUCH MORE SIT BACK WITH A GLASS OF SOMETHING AND ENJOY OR DOWNLOAD FOR LATER.

Evan Ross steps Behind The Rope. Evan is here to mention it all. Evan talks about the full anthology of his acting career from 90210 to Hunger Games and everything and anything in between. Evan talks Reality TV - Ashlee+Evan, wife Ashlee Simpson, Mom Diana Ross, growing up with the likes of Michael Jackson, musical influences and last, but not least, his recent stint as Stingray on Fox's The Masked Singer. @realevanross @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $79 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) WHATNOT - www.whatnot.com (Download The Whatnot App To Get Free Shipping On Your First Order To Live Shop on The US's #1 Live Shopping App) PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) DAUGHTRY (Download Daughtry's New Single “Antidote”) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on part one of this interview on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Grammy-winning musician Leo Sidran, son of jazz musician, professor, radio host, VH1 TV host and author Ben Sidran. Now if you are a jazz fan, likely you know the name Ben Sidran. In a career that spans more than 50 years, Ben Sidran has had a truly remarkable career as a solo performer and has somehow performed with, recorded with or produced pretty much everyone in and out of jazz. Like who? How about Steve Miller, Diana Ross, Boz Scaggs, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, Mose Allison and so many more. But as we learn from Leo on this episode, Ben's literate background, his poetic lyrics and his fantastic piano playing make him, we would argue, more than just a musician but more of a national treasure. There is just something about a world class jazz musician who can also write lyrics that make you think, and often times laugh, that just gives you pause. It's a rare talent and Ben Sidran has it. So on this episode we learn about Leo's entre into music. Yes of course it's via his dad but it also involves going on tour with The Steve Miller Band where technology plays a major part in his world on the tour bus. From there we learn how Leo became a songwriter before he could drive, how he was looked after by the Steve Miller Band band members and how it set him up for his first recording date not too long after. Along the way we discuss the importance of merch, Camus, Madison Wisconsin, the importance of having a mother who was a travel agent – and much more than that, why his parents left Los Angeles when Ben's solo career was just getting going and much more. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story.

**If an Ad plays before podcast, be patient.  Ads will be removed if not already.  Just want the music to play. **Late nights get Messy but fun! Flashbacks continued Part 2 "After Hours"70s, 80s and some 90s club dance disco fun.  what's up with all the "love" songs? planetary invasion - midnight star forget me nots - Patrice r a lotta love - Nicolette Larson chic cheer - chic love house - samantha fox love is in the air - john paul young - 2000s remaster everybody everybody - black box take me with U - prince and the revolution lovers lane - georgio Daddy makes me feel mighty real - Sylvester, Lady Gaga, Boney M, Ultra Nate' (Paolo Monti mashup) just got paid - johnny kemp shake your love - debbie gibson work it out - sadie nine serious - donna allen everybody - madonna (UK mix) everybody dance - tamara and the seen take your time, do it right - SOS Band take me up - donna blakely (ralphi's retro vibing remix) Uh-Uh Ooh-Ooh Look Out (Here It Comes) - roberta flack upside down - Diana Ross / club *69 mx one more night - amber feels like i'm in love - kelly marie computer blue - prince and the revolution (extended) insane in the brain - cypress hill - nevins remix jump around - house of pain - nevins remix2 joy - staxx of joy funky town - lipps inc rhythm of the night - corona there, but for the grace of god - machine dark lady - cher - harris remix

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Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by Scottish singer, actor and TV personality Lulu. The pair discuss her struggles with alcoholism, being married to a Bee Gee, and her intimate knowledge of David Bowie's thighs. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.     Links/Attachments:    Song: ‘Shout', the Isley Brothers (1959)  https://open.spotify.com/track/72VH13PSrYh963lzB5NzG4    To Sir, With Love (1967)  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062376/     Book: Lulu: I Don't Want To Fight, Lulu (2020)  https://www.waterstones.com/book/lulu-i-dont-want-to-fight/lulu/9780751546255     Book: If Only You Knew, Lulu (2025)  https://www.waterstones.com/book/if-only-you-knew/lulu/9781399744249     TV Show: ‘It's Lulu' (1970-1973) - BBC  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299320/     TV Show: ‘Lulu' (1975) - BBC   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072537/     Song: ‘Getting To Know You', Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein III (1951)  https://open.spotify.com/track/0aGN51LOR5E4zQAqhT1Ok7 (not 1951 version)    Song: ‘Climb Ev'ry Mountain', Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein III (1959)  https://open.spotify.com/track/5ewWvQPbrBf8Z9TKmYaRY6 (not 1959 version)    TV Show: ‘Happening For Lulu' (1968-1969) - BBC  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063926/     Jimi Hendrix on Lulu's show (1969)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usel2OAtQ_s&list=RDUsel2OAtQ_s&start_radio=1    TV Show: ‘Not Only...But Also' (1965-1970) - BBC  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128004/     Article: Jimi Hendrix Banned from BBC   https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p032vp1d     Song: ‘The Man Who Sold the World', Lulu (1974)  https://open.spotify.com/track/36jha42uJrGq7Ew9REPLIo     Song: Boom Bang a Bang', Lulu (1969) written by Alan Moorhouse and Peter Warne  https://open.spotify.com/track/67HolMSJIT9IMPhxieOHeu     TV Special: ‘When Louis Met... Jimmy' (2000) - BBC   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304938/     Louis Theroux: Savile (2016)   https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07yc9zh     TV Show: ‘Jim'll Fix It' (1975-2007) - BBC   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0197163/     The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9850386/     Saturday Night Fever (1977)  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076666/     Song: ‘Night Fever', The Bee Gees (1977)   https://open.spotify.com/track/4t2euPkyLUs5n5j1HDZ2Tr     Song: ‘To Love Somebody', The Bee Gees (1967) written by Barry and Robin Gibb  https://open.spotify.com/track/0mbS3VwRbO6HVBMPXnzOGA     Song: ‘Woman In Love', Barbra Streisand (1980) written by Barry and Robin Gibb  https://open.spotify.com/track/1pTGc8pwyo6xtgXBKCBcFn    Song: ‘Chain Reaction', Diana Ross (1985)   https://open.spotify.com/track/1it9umP1j9qSqzKbSLLqqy     TV Special: ‘An Audience with Lulu' (2002) - ITV  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0788014/     Lulu's Mental Health Trust  https://www.lulusmentalhealthtrust.com/     Credits:  Producer: Millie Chu   Assistant Producer: Mark Maughan  Production Manager: Francesca Bassett   Music: Miguel D'Oliveira   Audio Mixer: Tom Guest  Video Mixer: Scott Edwards   Shownotes compiled by Elly Young  Executive Producer: Arron Fellows       A Mindhouse Production for Spotify   www.mindhouse.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThere are moments in life that quietly stay with you.A few nights ago, something Diana Ross said about motherhood stopped me in my tracks—and I haven't been able to shake it since. It made me realize something I wish I had understood years ago… while I was in the middle of raising my own children.In this episode, I share a personal reflection on motherhood—the kind no one really talks about. The ordinary days that didn't feel extraordinary at the time… but somehow became the most meaningful.If you're a mother in the middle of it all, feeling tired or unseen… or if you're looking back and remembering those years… this conversation is for you.Because sometimes the most magical seasons of our lives don't feel magical until they've passed.This is The Sondra HeartStone Show.Want to watch our podcasts or learn more? Visit: HeartstoneNetwork.comWant to connect? Follow us on TikTok @SondraHeartstone

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast the guys are discussing two classic pre-SNL Lonely Island songs, The Heist and Ka-Blamo! Andy is not here but Seth, Akiva, and Jorma are diving deep into it while also answering some of your questions about last week and proving that Seth does like sportz. The Heist (via erinxmarie)  The Heist (from imemine)  Ka-Blamo! House of Cosby's Yacht Rock Fred Armisen's Impression of Diana Ross' Drummer Standup For Drummers Dave (1993) Official Trailer  Pestie Bugs hate to see you coming with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/ISLAND for 10% off your order. Coop Let Coop help you show up feeling rejuvenated and ready to go. Get 20% off your first order and try Coop risk-free with a 100-night sleep-better guarantee at https://coopsleepgoods.com/ISLAND Article Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/discount/island and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Grow Whatever challenges you're facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Grow accepts over 100 insurance plans. Sessions average about $21 with insurance and some pay as little as $0, depending on their plan. Visit https://GrowTherapy.com/ISLAND today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan. HomeChef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://HomeChef.com/island. Bombas Head over to https://Bombas.com/island and use code island for 20% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk about his candid and often hilarious memoir You'd Look Good on a Donkey. Across a musical life that has ricocheted between some of the biggest names in music — from Paul McCartney and Jimmy Page to Diana Ross, Dr. John and The Who — Minchella has built a career full of extraordinary stories, unlikely encounters, and a deep love of music that runs through everything he does. During the conversation, Damon reflects on the creation of You'd Look Good on a Donkey, a memoir that captures the highs, chaos, humour and survival instincts required to navigate life in the music industry. In this wide-ranging conversation, Damon opens up about the early days of Ocean Colour Scene, the Birmingham music scene that shaped the band, and how their sound developed during the Britpop era. He also shares memories of working closely with Paul Weller — one of Britain's most influential songwriters — and what he learned from being inside Weller's musical world for so many years. The conversation explores the realities of band life, the strange rhythm of touring and recording, and the delicate balance between personal life and the pressures that come with a career in music. Along the way, Damon discusses the process of writing the book itself — revisiting decades of experiences that range from hilarious and absurd to deeply personal — and explains why honesty and self-reflection were essential to telling the story properly. Whether you're a fan of Ocean Colour Scene, interested in the behind-the-scenes realities of the music industry, or simply enjoy a great rock memoir, this conversation offers an entertaining and revealing look at a life spent in and around music. Related topics: Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft, Britpop, rock memoirs, British rock history, You'd Look Good on a Donkey About The XS Noize Podcast With more than 270 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Steve Lillywhite, Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for in-depth conversations with the artists who shape modern music.

TVC 726.3: Ed welcomes Jennifer Jones, the first African-American member of the world renowned Radio City Rockettes, and an award-winning performer who is celebrated for her pioneering achievements and unwavering advocacy for equal rights in the arts. Jennifer's memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from The First African-American Rockette, not only tells the story of how she helped establish a transformative era for The Rockettes while inspiring other black dancers, but also recounts her triumphant battle against colorectal cancer in 2018. March is both Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Becoming Spectacular is available wherever books are sold through Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Topics this segment include how Jennifer's faith helped her overcome some of the challenges she faced during her early days with the Rockettes; how she knew, from a young age, that she wanted to perform on stage; and how conquering self-doubt is like peeling away layers of an onion. For our listeners in the Greater L.A. Metro area, Jennifer Jones' story is also included in This Joint is Jumpin', a new exhibit at The Hollywood Museum that honors the contributions of many notable black artists, singers, actors, writers, and sports figures, including Whitney Houston, Lena Horne, Denzel Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, The Pointer Sisters, Dionne Warwick, Forrest Whitaker, Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Angela Bassett, Muhammad Ali, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Diana Ross, and Oprah Winfrey. For tickets and more information: TheHollywoodMuseum.com

Send a textJoin director, and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary songwriter Marc Jordan!Marc discusses writing songs for such entertainers as Rod Stewart, Cher, Diana Ross, Bette Midler, etc., the biography about him: Rhythm of My Heart, appearing onstage as Olivia Newton-John's husband, and much more!Support the show

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This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer and recording artist Kyla Moscovich, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Kyla Moscovich Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here   At a year old she had a trumpet in her hands, and she hasn't looked back since!   Kyla Moscovich has built a burgeoning career that bridges classical, jazz and pop music, performing concerts all over the world and, more recently, developing her studio skills as well, on Grammy-nominated records.   She has studied with Vincent Penzarella, Mark Gould, Laurie Frink and Tom Smith, was mentored by Jon Faddis, and was on stage at Carnegie Hall while still in her teens.   Kyla's father was close friends with Bob Reeves, and so her potential and trajectory was apparent around the shop from very early days. But, as we talk about today, the trumpet was not necessarily an automatic pursuit.   Kyla struggled to balance the expectations of practice and studying music with friends and normal kid activities, as any kid would, and we talk about what it was like growing up in that kind of environment, making the "jump into adulthood" earlier than most of us have.   Our conversation today is a fascinating glimpse into how to build a modern career in the music industry playing trumpet, not to mention how to pursue your own musical tastes, and forge a path that's true to you.   About Kyla Moscovich: Growing up in New York City, Kyla got her training from the Manhattan School of Music, studying Orchestral Performance and Arranging.   After graduating with her undergraduate degree, she quickly entered into the studio space where she began writing, recording, and arranging, while taking her knowledge of harmony and sound and applying it to her unique musical fingerprint, which can be heard on many world renowned records. Now based in Los Angeles, multi Grammy nominated writer/arranger Kyla has become one of the most sought-after horn producers, collaborating with artists such as J. Cole, Drake, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Victoria Monét, Céline Dion, Diana Ross, and more.   Episode Links: Website Instagram @kyla_moscovich Kyla on Just For The Record   Bob Reeves Brass Upcoming Events and Appearances: Dillon Music, Feb. 26-28, Woodbridge, New Jersey sales@dillonmusic.com National Trumpet Festival, March 20-22, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA https://trumpetmouthpiece.com/products/national-trumpet-competition-valve-alignment-special Metropolitan Music, April 10-11, Seattle, WA https://calendly.com/bobreevesbrass/metropolitan-music-valve-alignment-appointment  Arkansas Trumpet Day, April 18th, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR   Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - Courtesy Kyla Moscovich Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg

Please enjoy this special preview of our upcoming conversation with Jennifer Jones, the first African-American member of the world renowned Radio City Rockettes, and an award-winning performer who is celebrated for her pioneering achievements and unwavering advocacy for equal rights in the arts. Jennifer's memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from The First African-American Rockette, not only tells the story of how she helped establish a transformative era for The Rockettes while inspiring other Black dancers, but also recounts her triumphant battle against colorectal cancer in 2018. February is Black History Month. March is both Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Becoming Spectacular is available wherever books are sold through Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Our complete conversation with Jennifer Jones will air during the weekend of Feb. 27 on TV Confidential.  For our listeners in the Greater L.A. Metro area, Jennifer Jones' story is also included in This Joint is Jumping, a new exhibit at The Hollywood Museum that honors the contributions of many notable Black artists, singers, actors, writers and sports figures, including Whitney Houston, Lena Horne, Denzel Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, The Pointer Sisters, Dionne Warwick, Forrest Whitaker, Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Angela Bassett, Muhammad Ali, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Diana Ross, and Oprah Winfrey. This Joint is Jumping becomes open to the public on Friday, Feb. 19. For tickets and more information: TheHollywoodMuseum.com

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New Year's Rockin' Eve, Detroit Lions win a meaningless game, Eli Zaret joins us, Drew Lane: Restaurateur, Brigitte Bardot obits, gay Will Smith, Whitney Cummings' YouTube views, and Minnesota fraud. Eli Zaret drops by to recap the Detroit Lions season finale against the Chicago Bears, the fate of the Lions' future, the CFB Playoffs, former Spartan Nick Marsh to Indiana, Kyle Whittingham to Michigan, US Hockey at the Olympic level, Eli vs Apple Watches, Stefon Diggs strangulation and much more. RIP Brigitte Bardot. She got crapped on quite a bit following her death. Lenny Dykstra was busted with some drugs but denies any wrong-doing. American Radio Personality Drew Lane has been quoted in Detroit News as Rock & Brews is coming to Royal Oak. Drew is very serious about this venture. New Years: Andy Cohen popped off on NYC's Eric Adams. Diana Ross headlined Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Maren Morris was stung by a bunch of bees. Mickey Rourke is looking awfully haggard these days. Denise Richards ex, Aaron Phypers, may be the biggest load possibly ever. His mommy opened a GoFundMe that's failing miserably. Tyler Perry is being sued for sexual assault. Thomas Markle is getting a new leg (no thanks to Meghan Markle). Will Smith is being sued for sexual harassment. Whitney Cummings has monster YouTube numbers… but the math isn't adding up. Nick Shirley has uncovered some fraud out in Minnesota. Britney Spears' son would rather hang with Jamie Lynn over Christmas than hang with Britney. Merry Christmas from Britney! Sheet Shitterson has dropped his 2nd documentary about Stuttering John. Donald Trump is taking on Venezuela. Merch is still available. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

MUSICA new Courtney Love documentary, Antiheroine, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, which is set for January 22nd through February 1st in Park City, Utah. https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6932fb761a55354cab91b505 Deftones are helping out a soccer team in their hometown of Sacramento, California.The band is sponsoring Street Soccer USA's Los Jaguares team, which is a team of team of 11–14-year-old boys and girls from the Oak Park neighborhood where Deftones got started.Deftones and GOAL Projects teamed up to design the team's official 2026 jerseys and a soccer ball, both of which can be purchased now at Shopdeftones.com. Proceeds from each jersey sold will go to Los Jaguares and Street Soccer USA, a nonprofit that serves over 75,000 players in 16 U.S. cities. James Cameron co-directed Billie Eilish's upcoming 3D concert film, "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)". Here's part of the trailer that takes us onstage and backstage. Jelly Roll just fulfilled a lifelong dream. Yesterday, Craig Morgan invited him to join the Grand Ole Opry. And it all happened on "The Joe Rogan Experience". Joe played Jelly a clip from one of his past Opry performances. Jelly called it "the most special night of my life." He talked about how Craig's song "Almost Home" helped him while he was in jail. TVRIP: Jeff Garcia, the comedic actor, who is best known for voicing the Jimmy Neutron character Sheen passed away at the age of 50. An official cause of death was not yet made public. https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/10/jeff-garcia-dead-comedian/ Icon and legend Diana Ross has been confirmed as the headliner for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square! https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/diana-ross-perform-dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-2026-1236133111/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:HBO Max made a documentary called "Happy and You Know It" about the popularity of annoying kids' music. It includes several children's artists like the Wiggles, and as you'll hear in this part of the trailer, the guy who made the original "Baby Shark" video is still upset at Pinkfong making a massive hit out of it.Andy Dick suffered an apparent overdose Tuesday, in broad daylight outside a building in Hollywood. Someone administered Narcan, and Andy didn't need to go to the hospital. He says he's okay. https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/09/andy-dick-suffers-apparent-overdose/ Jack Nicholson had an interesting way with stalkers. At least one particular stalker. One FEMALE stalker. Ben Dreyfus is the son of "Jaws" star Richard Dreyfus and a woman named Jeramie Rain. Jeramie dated Nicholson in the early 80s. And Ben told a crazy story that happened when they were together. https://x.com/bendreyfuss/status/1993502358551380205 AND FINALLY Billboard released their 2025 Year End charts. https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/ Hot 100 Songs:1. "Die with a Smile", Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars2. "Luther", Kendrick Lamar and SZA3. "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", Shaboozey Billboard 200 Albums:1. "The Life of a Showgirl", Taylor Swift2. "I'm the Problem", Morgan Wallen3. "SOS", SZA Top Artists:1. Morgan Wallen (More on him here.)2. Kendrick Lamar3. Taylor Swift Top Female Artists:1. Taylor Swift2. Sabrina Carpenter3. SZA Top Male Artists:1. Morgan Wallen2. Kendrick Lamar3. Drake This is the worst Country Song of the year: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.