The late Nina Simone ’s younger brother, Sam Waymon, who played in her band for years, joined our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast for a uniquely intimate look at his legendary sister’s life and music. In a discussion with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne (who wrote about Simone’s enduring influence ), Waymon discussed Simone’s civil rights activism, her famous performance three days after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the development of her genre-blurring style, her difficult later years, and much more. “Nina didn’t trust many people,” he said, discussing what it was like to back her in concert. “You don’t mess with her music. You either could play it or you couldn’t. She had high standards, yes. But if you want to call yourself a musician, then you should appreciate those standards.” Related Stories Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: How Janet Jackson Made Her Greatest Hits Brittany Howard on Nina Simone: 'She Was Herself, No Matter How Complicated' … [Read more...] about Hear Our Podcast on the Greatness of Nina Simone
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Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli On Entering The Finale Because Of Rubina Dilaik; Beating Aly Goni In The Finale
Nikki Tamboli, who participated in Bigg Boss 14 , managed to reach the finale after beating many strong contestants and challengers. The actress who was named the second runner-up was also the first one to go into the finale. It must be noted that after winning the ticket to finale task, her friend and BB 14 winner Rubina Dilaik had the power to send somebody in the finale week and she chose Nikki. This led to a lot of folks feeling that Nikki wasn't grateful about the fact that she became a finalist because of Rubina. And now, Nikki has shared her thoughts on the entire matter. In an interview with SpotboyE, the actress said that being in the finale was in her destiny. Nikki said, "I really don't know what I should say. Mujhe lagta hai finale mein jana meri destiny mein tha. I am a very big believer of destiny. All I would say on this is I love all the fans who supported me in this journey. Either they are my or her fans. I am very thankful to all of … [Read more...] about Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli On Entering The Finale Because Of Rubina Dilaik; Beating Aly Goni In The Finale
Why Stranger Things Season 4 Is David Harbour’s Favorite for Jim Hopper
Stranger Things is in the middle of production in its fourth season. Fans are hyped to see what the show's creators the Duffer Brothers have in store for audiences. Recently, People magazine published an interview with one of the show's lead actors David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper. Harbour revealed that the upcoming season is his favorite one yet because of the direction in which it takes the character of Hopper. "[The Duffer Brothers (Matt and Ross Duffer), are] very responsive to the fan response [but also] a step ahead with the script. [Audiences will] see a lot of your favorite characters doing the thing that you love them for ... but you'll also see them twist it and turn it into other colors and other flavors. And one of the great things that you can see with Hopper is that he was a protector, he's a man of justice [and] he now has become a prisoner. He's trapped and he's isolated. And we get to see an entirely other color of him that has been hinted at. This season is … [Read more...] about Why Stranger Things Season 4 Is David Harbour’s Favorite for Jim Hopper
Stranger Things Season 4 Is Darkest One Yet, According to Finn Wolfhard
Ever since its debut, Stranger Things has cannily combined themes of adolescent friendship and nostalgia with some moments of genuine terror. Season 3 of the show went darker than ever, introducing creatures from a nightmare realm that could destroy the entire world . According to Finn Wolfhard, who plays the role of Mike Wheeler in the series, the upcoming season is going to be the darkest one yet. "Every season it gets darker. Really, I will say with Season 3 I was like, this is the darkest season that there'll ever be, like the exploding rats and everything. But really, Season 4 so far, it's the darkest season there's ever been. Every year, it gets amped up. Every year it gets funnier and darker and sadder , and everything. Every year, they amp it up." RELATED: Stranger Things Season 4 Is the Scariest Yet Warns an Excited Gaten Matarazzo This is far from the first time that Stranger Things season 4 has been singled out for its dark themes. Previously, Gaten … [Read more...] about Stranger Things Season 4 Is Darkest One Yet, According to Finn Wolfhard
Supremes Co-Founder Mary Wilson Dead at 76
Exclusive Details Getty 10:24 AM PT -- Mary's cause of death is hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the Clark County Coroner. In other words, she died from high blood pressure brought on by artery blockages. Mary Wilson , a founding member of The Supremes, the group that not only racked up one of the most impressive string of hits in music history but also helped break the color barrier, has died. Mary's longtime publicist, Jay Schwartz , said she passed suddenly at her home in Henderson, Nevada. We're told she was fine just days ago. The cause of death is unknown. It's impossible to overstate the impact and popularity of The Supremes. They hit like a nuclear bomb in the '60s with a string of chart-topping songs, beginning with "Where Did Our Love Go," and then "Baby Love," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "You Can't Hurry Love," "Reflections," "I Hear a Symphony," "Love Child," "Someday We'll Be Together" and on and on and on. … [Read more...] about Supremes Co-Founder Mary Wilson Dead at 76