With a long and varied list of credits that reads like a Who's Who in Rock and Jazz (Weather Report, Miles Davis, Madonna, Sting, Dire Straits, David Bowie, Daft Punk, among countless others), Omar Hakim has long been regarded as one of the elite drummers on the scene. And because his services have been so in-demand since the '80s, his own solo projects have been few and far between. He debuted in 1989 with the aptly-named Rhythm Deep and followed up in 2000 with The Groovesmith, both of which showcased his writing-arranging skills along with his irrepressible prowess on the kit. Now, 14 years later, comes Hakim's crowning achievement to date. A powerful, genre-defying high energy concept album, We Are One boasts an all-star cast including keyboardist Rachel Z (Wayne Shorter, Peter Gabriel, Al Di Meola), guitarists Chieli Minucci (Special EFX) and Jimi Tunnell (Trilateral Commission) along with keyboardist, co-writer and arranger Scott Tibbs, bassist Jerry Brooks, vocalist Angel Rogers and special guests Gregoire Maret on harmonica and Bob Francheschini on tenor sax. For a few songs on the album, Omar also acts as multi-instrumentalist, performing on guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals.
He revealed a shocking appearance in his film 'Dallas Buyers Club.' Today, Oscar nominee Matthew McConaughey stops by ELLEN and explains about how he accomplished his transformation.
New York City Ballet announced today that JR, the prize-winning artist and creator of NYCB's 2014 Art Series installation, The Eye of New York City Ballet, will next collaborate with the Company on an original theatrical work that will premiere on Tuesday, April 29, on the opening night of the Company's 2014 Spring Season.
On Tuesday 25 February 2014 internationally renowned director, BAZ LUHRMANN, who is hard at work in the rehearsal room at Carriageworks, announced the extraordinary composers he and co-writer CRAIG PEARCE have collaborated with in order to bring STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL to life on stage.
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today that Emmy-winning television and radio host, Ryan Seacrest, is celebrating 10 years of being on-air on 102.7 KIIS-FM, Los Angeles No. 1 Hit Music Station, as well as a decade of hosting American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.
BWW FashionWorld got to sit down in an exclusive interview with celebrity stylist Kimberly V. Gedeon and ask her everything you've been wanting to know from about her style to marriage to future projects. Read her answers below and more!
It's surprising Minnie Driver has been overlooked as a cast member for the hit show, so Ellen did her best to help showcase how wonderful she would be on today's ELLEN. Check out the clip below!
Since its debut in 2009, Fox's Glee has become an unstoppable cultural phenomenon that has redefined both the music and television landscape with its unique style, incredible cast and innovative approach to pop music. Now in its 5th season, the series is about to experience its biggest moment yet: its 100th episode. Join the Glee cast in celebrating this incredible milestone with the release of Glee: The Music Celebrating 100 Episodes, available exclusively at Target on March 25. The commemorative album features 13 new recordings from the 100th episodes, such as Pink's 'Just Give Me a Reason,' Pharrell's 'Happy' and Eddie Murphy's 'Party All the Time' (see below for full track listing). Glee: The Music Celebrating 100 Episodes will also include brand new versions of Glee favorites from the original cast members such as Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin',' Pink's 'Raise Your Glass' and Glee cast original song 'Loser Like Me.' The 100th episode will air on Tuesday, March 18 at 8PM ET/PT on FOX, with the second part airing the following week to coincide with album release.
On today's ELLEN, the host had some of her guests discuss their experience with the Oscars. Check out Julianne Moore, Steve Martin and June Squibb below!
Jamie Lloyd is directing the UK premiere of URINETOWN The Musical, with music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. The musical runs at the St James Theatre from tonight, 22 February until 3 May 2014, with opening night on 11 March 2014.
"The Number One female impersonation show in all of Texas" (SHOUT Magazine) returns with a new name and a new location. "Divas in Austin" debuts March 1st in the historic Gibson Lounge at Maggie Mae's downtown on 6th Street at Trinity, starting at 8 pm.
The Chicago Academy for the Arts, a Kennedy Center School of Distinction, launches its latest innovative program, The Prodigy Institute. Recognizing that The Academy is an incubator of incomparable artistic talent situated in the heart of one of the nation's most venerable arts communities, The Prodigy Institute facilitates students' access to professionals working in the field as well as the community's access to the some of the most promising young talent in the country. The Prodigy Institute continues to advance The Academy's position as a nationally recognized leader in arts education.
Fresh of off the heels of her smash cabaret showcase 'Vanity' at Joe's Pub and the re-airing of the debut entry of Logo TV's hit series Rupaul's Drag Race, dubbed 'The Lost Season,' for which she was the last queen standing, BeBe Zahara Benet will release her hotly anticipated new single, 'Face,' March 3rd.
Global superstar Pharrell Williams has just announced the release of his Columbia Records debut album, G I R L. Highlighted by his Oscar-nominated hit single 'Happy,' G I R L will be released worldwide Monday, March 3.