Kate and Laura Mulleavy received their liberal arts degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and in 2005 launched their fashion brand Rodarte. At the center of the sisters’ unique approach to fashion is their pursuit of innovation through storytelling. Their vision expands into multiple artistic endeavors, including their work as costume designers, writers, and directors. In 2017, the two released Woodshock at the 74th annual Venice Film Festival. The film was written and directed by the Mulleavy sisters, stars Kirsten Dunst, and was distributed by A24. … [Read more...] about Sundance Film Festival 2021: ‘Genius: Aretha’ Star Cynthia Erivo, Raúl Castillo, & More Jurors Unveiled
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Maya Rudolph Pays Tribute to ‘Most F–king Incredible’ Prince
Rudolph recounted her first live Prince experience – the Lovesexy tour at the Forum in eighth grade – then fast-forwarded to seeing Prince alongside Lieberum as a “pregnant as fuck” adult in Anaheim. “It was amazing … and we got to meet him backstage.” Rudolph paused, her eyes welling. “I got to tell him that story, and he was so fucking cool. He knew that we did Princess and he really supported it, because he knew that it came from love.” … [Read more...] about Maya Rudolph Pays Tribute to ‘Most F–king Incredible’ Prince
Willie Nelson to Serve as Keynote Speaker at SXSW Online Conference
In addition to the speakers, SXSW Online will host over 200 panels, including music-related talks like “RIP Live Shows? Concerts in the Time of COVID” — “A conversation about the ways the live/touring industry are trying to stay afloat, what’s working, what isn’t, and what still needs to be done to save the music we love” — and “The New Marketplace of Music Royalties” featuring entertainment lawyers and Wyclef. … [Read more...] about Willie Nelson to Serve as Keynote Speaker at SXSW Online Conference
SXSW Online Unveils First Wave Of Programming Including Willie Nelson, Samantha Bee, Barry Jenkins, Cynthia Erivo And More
The fest will continue its tradition of exploring what’s next across entertainment, culture and technology, presented in a variety of formats. This year the sessions will be organized by themes which includes: A New Urgency, Challenging Tech’s Path Forward, Cultural Resilience in the Arts, The Rebirth Of Business, Transforming the Entertainment Landscape, Connection in Disconnection and An Uncharted Future. All are wildly relevant as they specifically focus on this moment in history, provididing a glimpse into what the future could look like. … [Read more...] about SXSW Online Unveils First Wave Of Programming Including Willie Nelson, Samantha Bee, Barry Jenkins, Cynthia Erivo And More
Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church Will Perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl LV
In recent years, everyone from Demi Lovato to Gladys Knight to Pink have performed the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. This year marks the first collaborative rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” since the 2006 performance by Dr. John, Aaron Neville, and Aretha Franklin. … [Read more...] about Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church Will Perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl LV