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Jay-Z, His Bid for King of the Hill

JAY-Z started spreadin’ the news in September, and since then he has taken every prominent opportunity to remind us: he has a candidate for a new New York anthem, and he wants our votes. REAL DEAL Sinatra on stage in the 1980s. The song, “Empire ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Jay-Z,  New York Yankees,  Rockefeller Center, NY,  Alicia Keys,  MTV

Fans Gather Worldwide to Welcome Jackson Film

That’s what Gregory Parrott, 62, was wondering late on Tuesday night as he waited at the head of a short line for a midnight screening of the new Michael Jackson documentary, “This Is It,” at the AMC Magic Johnson Theaters in Harlem. The Apollo Theater, ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Michael Jackson,  Sony,  University of California, Los Angeles,  AMC,  Magic Johnson

ArtsBeat: This Was It: Scenes From Michael Jackson's Film Opening

That’s what Gregory Parrott, 62, was wondering as he waited for a midnight screening of the new Michael Jackson documentary, “This Is It,” at the AMC Magic Johnson theater in Harlem. The Apollo Theater, where thousands gathered in the days after ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Michael Jackson,  AMC,  Magic Johnson,  Ice T

ArtsBeat: The Moment Has Arrived for 'This Is It'

Michael Jackson fans dance to the song “Smooth Criminal,” before the premiere of “This Is It” in Beijing. Four months after Michael Jackson died, his fans are finally about to get a glimpse of his last moments, with the opening of the documentary ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Michael Jackson,  Sony,  Twitter Inc,  Manohla Dargis,  Wall Street Journal

Dee Anthony, Manager to Rocker Peter Frampton, Dies at 83

Dee Anthony, who managed the careers of Peter Frampton, Joe Cocker and others with a blunt, streetwise style that made him a rock power broker in the 1970s, died on Sunday in Norwalk, Conn. He was 83 and lived in the Southport section of Fairfield, ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Peter Frampton,  Dee Anthony,  Joe Cocker,  Devo (musician),  Tony Bennett

Revising the Image of Jackson’s Final Days

When the news about Michael Jackson arrived, Kenny Ortega couldn’t believe it. Fans of Michael Jackson waited in line overnight to buy tickets for a pre-screening of "This is It" in Septe It was the afternoon of June 25, and Mr. Ortega, the director ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  21 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Michael Jackson,  Sony Pictures,  Jeff Blake,  New York Times Company,  Miley Cyrus

Brendan Mullen, Pillar of Los Angeles Punk Scene, Dies at 60

Brendan Mullen, who nurtured the early Los Angeles punk-rock scene in the 1970s with his club the Masque and later chronicled it in articles and books, died on Monday in Ventura, Calif. He was 60 and lived in Los Angeles. The latest on the arts, ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  13 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Sun Ra,  Perry Farrell,  Red Hot Chili Peppers (musician)

Paul Anka Says He Shares Copyright to New Jackson Song

When Michael Jackson’s new single, “This Is It,” was released on Sunday night, many listeners were surprised by its resemblance to “I Never Heard,” a 1991 track by the R&B singer Safire, which gave songwriting credit to Mr. Jackson and Paul Anka. The ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  12 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Paul Anka,  Michael Jackson

New Music From Michael Jackson: ‘This Is It’ Gets Midnight Release

Michael Jackson may be gone, but he isn’t finished releasing new music. The latest on the arts, coverage of live events, critical reviews, multimedia extravaganzas and much more. Join the discussion. The first drop in what might be a flood of unheard ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  11 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Michael Jackson,  Sony,  Taylor Swift,  Eminem,  U2 (musician)

Suzanne Fiol, Avant-Garde Impresario, Dies at 49

Suzanne Fiol, an impresario of avant-garde culture in New York, who founded the performance space Issue Project Room and served as its artistic rudder, died on Monday in Manhattan. She was 49 and lived in Brooklyn. The latest on the arts, coverage of ...

From BEN SISARIO, The New York Times,  8 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Suzanne Fiol,  Marc Ribot,  Livingston (actor),  Marty Markowitz,  Steve Buscemi

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