Here at BroadwayWorld.com, we could not be more excited about the upcoming September 16 release of the highly anticipated latest album, PARTNERS, from Broadway's greatest export, Barbra Streisand. In honor of the album's 12 brand new duets, we are counting down with 12 days of Barbra! To pre-order the album, click here for Amazon.com, iTunes.com or to order direct. Today we are focusing our attention on the starry collection of collaborators on the new album from the recording icon.
Here at BroadwayWorld.com, we could not be more excited about the upcoming September 16release of the highly anticipated latest album, PARTNERS, from Broadway's greatest export, Barbra Streisand. In honor of the album's 12 brand new duets, we are counting down with 12 days of Barbra! To pre-order the album, click here for Amazon.com, iTunes.com or to order direct.
Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, was named Publisher of the Year at last night's BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. In addition, WCM songwriters took home a collective 19 Most Performed Song of the Year Awards, eight of which went to Dwayne Carter AKA Lil Wayne, who was named Songwriter of the Year.
'To win Publisher of the Year at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards is an enormous accomplishment for WCM, and we couldn't be more proud of our incredibly talented songwriters. I'd also like to thank our dedicated team for their tireless hard work, and BMI for this wonderful recognition,' said Jon Platt, President, North America, Warner/Chappell Music. 'We are all humbled by what we've achieved together in the past couple of years. It's been amazing to be part of our songwriters' extraordinary creativity and success.'
Cameron Strang, Chairman & CEO, Warner/Chappell Music, added, 'Our songwriters continue to deliver hit after hit in all genres, and the acknowledgements that WCM has received is a tribute to the great talent we have been cultivating throughout WCM, artists and executives alike. Congratulations to all of our winners.'
Following is the complete list of Most Performed Song Awards presented to WCM songwriters last night by BMI:
• 'Ball' - Dwayne Carter
• 'Bandz A Make Her Dance' - Dwayne Carter, Justin Garner
• 'Beware'- Dwayne Carter, Dwane Weir
• 'Body Party'- Pierre Slaughter
• 'Bugatti'- Justin Garner
• 'Holy Grail' - Jerome Harmon, Dave Grohl
• 'Love Me' - Dwayne Carter, Asheton Hogan
• 'No New Friends (SFTB Remix)' - Dwayne Carter
• 'No Worries' - Dwayne Carter, Rasool Diaz, Andre Proctor, Brian Soko
• 'Pop That'- Dwayne Carter
• 'Pour It Up' - Justin Garner
• 'Rich as f**k' - Dwayne Carter, Tyler Williams
• 'Suit & Tie' - Jerome Harmon, Charles Still, Johnny Wilson, Terrence Stubbs
• 'Swimming Pools Drank' - Tyler Williams
• 'Take Back the Night' - Jerome Harmon
• 'Timber' - Breyan Isaac
• 'TKO' - Jerome Harmon, Barry White
• 'Tom Ford' - Jerome Harmon
• 'Turn on the Lights'- Marquel Middlebrooks
These accolades follow closely on the heels of WCM being named Publisher of the Year at three of ASCAP's most prestigious ceremonies-the Pop, Country, and Rhythm & Soul Awards. 2014 marks the first year WCM has ever been named Publisher of the Year at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, also making it the first year in which WCM has won the title at both BMI and ASCAP's urban music award ceremonies.
About Warner/Chappell
Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 40 countries, Warner/Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. With a history dating back more than 200 years, Warner/Chappell currently publishes and administers music from Barry Gibb, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton, fun., Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Jay Z, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Miramax Films, Muse, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M, Roc Nation, Stephen Sondheim, T.I., Timbaland, and Kacey Musgraves, among many others.
Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp., today announced that it has extended its worldwide publishing agreement with songwriter, producer and recording artist Terius Nash
International entertainment company Three Six Zero Group has expanded its services for artists, teaming with Warner/Chappell Music (WCM) to imprint Three Six Zero Publishing
Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has been named 2014 Music Publisher of the Year as announced at last night's 27th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
Paper Mill Playhouse concludes its 75th Anniversary Season with America's favorite musical, GREASE. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will be directed by Daniel Goldstein with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Additional songs are by John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Scott Simon and Louis St. Louis. Grease plays the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through June 29, 2014. Click below to watch a fun video of audience members attempting to join in on 'We Go Together'!
Paper Mill Playhouse concludes its 75th Anniversary Season with America's favorite musical, GREASE. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will be directed by Daniel Goldstein with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Additional songs are by John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Scott Simon and Louis St. Louis. Grease plays the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through June 29, 2014. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the opening night after party below!
Paper Mill Playhouse concludes its 75th Anniversary Season with America's favorite musical, GREASE. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will be directed by Daniel Goldstein with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Additional songs are by John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Scott Simon and Louis St. Louis. Grease plays the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through June 29, 2014. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the opening night curtain call below!
Paper Mill Playhouse concludes its 75th Anniversary Season with America's favorite musical, GREASE. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will be directed by Daniel Goldstein with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Additional songs are by John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Scott Simon and Louis St. Louis. Grease plays the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through June 29, 2014. The official press opening night is Sunday, June 1, at 7:00pm. Check out highlights from the production below!
Which GREASE character are you? Paper Mill Playhouse invites you to take their fun quiz to find out. Just click HERE and find out if you are Sandy, Danny, Rizzo, Kenickie, Frenchy, Doody, Marty, Sonny, Jan or Roger!
Paper Mill Playhouse concludes its 75th Anniversary Season with America's favorite musical, GREASE. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will be directed by Daniel Goldstein with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Additional songs are by John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Scott Simon and Louis St. Louis. Grease plays the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through June 29, 2014. The official press opening night is Sunday, June 1, at 7:00pm. Check out a first look at the production below!
Paper Mill Playhouse concludes its 75th Anniversary Season with America's favorite musical, GREASE. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will be directed by Daniel Goldstein with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Additional songs are by John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Scott Simon and Louis St. Louis. Grease will play the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from May 28 through June 29, 2014. The official press opening night is Sunday, June 1, at 7:00pm. The cast just met the press, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the company. Below, check out interviews with the cast and watch a performance preview!
Barry Gibb is the last remaining member of the Bee Gees- and of his brothers who made up the band. Maurice passed away in 2003 and Andy 15 years earlier. Barry, now 67, has decided to go on his first solo tour.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Barry Gibb performs 'Jive Talkin' with The Roots for The Tonight Show audience. Check out the performance below!
Paper Mill Playhouse concludes its 75th Anniversary Season with America's favorite musical, GREASE. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will be directed by Daniel Goldstein with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Additional songs are by John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Scott Simon and Louis St. Louis. Grease will play the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from May 28 through June 29, 2014. The official press opening night is Sunday, June 1, at 7:00pm. The cast just met the press, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos below!
