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Simple Plan cover “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” for new Disney pop-punk covers compilation
A Whole New Sound will feature covers of Disney classics from pop-punk, rock, and alternative bands. Simple Plan Cover “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” for New Disney Pop-Punk Covers Compilation: Stream Paolo Ragusa
‘Wicked,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Hamilton Reopen to Cheers on Broadway
“The Lion King,” “Hamilton” and “Wicked” all staked out Tuesday to reopen together in early May after then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked Sept. 14 for when Broadway could begin welcoming back audiences at full capacity. The trio of shows were beaten by Bruce Springsteen’s concert show in June and the opening of the new play “Pass Over” on Aug. 22, as well as the reopening of two big musicals — “Hadestown” and “Waitress.” But the return of the three musicals — the spiritual anchors of modern Broadway’s success — as well as the return of the long-running “Chicago” and the reopening of the iconic TKTS booth, both also on Tuesday, are important signals that Broadway is back, despite pressure and uncertainty from the spread of the delta variant. The crowds virtually blew the roof off the thr...
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Watch COFRESI Flip The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” in Majestic Dunes [Premiere]
This mesmerizing set is easily one of COFRESI’s best performances to date. COFRESI has been relatively silent on social media following his latest single “Better.” However, after the beatsmith teased a new project and posted a stunning overhead shot in a vibrant desert back in October, he has now officially unveiled the ambitious new venture. The Lion King‘s “Circle of Life” is one of Disney‘s most iconic classics, and it is immediately distinguishable. COFRESI has flipped the beloved song into a powerful dance twist. To create an immersive experience that transports audiences to the Pride Lands, COFRESI enlisted Brand1Films and travelled to a majestic dunes setting for a one-of-a-kind visual experience. COFRESI’s nostalgic flip tugs at the h...
Disney Taps ‘Moonlight’ Filmmaker Barry Jenkins To Direct ‘Lion King’ Sequel
Source: Disney / Disney It’s the circle of life for The Lion King franchise because Disney not only greenlit a sequel, they also secured Moonlight director Barry Jenkins to direct the live-action film. What’s known so far is that the flick will serve as a prequel into Mufasa’s backstory à la “The Godfather: Part II, set on the African plain with a continuation of the tradition of music that was a key part of the 1994 animated classic, the 2019 film and the blockbuster Broadway stage transfer,” according to Deadline. Currently, there’s no release date or actors confirmed this early in the development process. The 2019 remake starring Beyoncé Knowles (Nala), Donald Glover (Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), and James Earl Jones (Mufasa) earned ...
Beyoncé Delivers Melanin Magic Filled Visual For “Brown Skin Girl” Featuring Blue Ivy
Source: BET Awards 2020 / Getty Beyoncé is once again snatching wigs. On Monday (Aug 24) Just weeks after unveiling Black Is King, Bey dropped the stunning standalone visual for “Brown Skin Girl” featuring Saint JHN, Wiz Kid, and eldest Carter heir Blue Ivy with an onslaught of appearances, including Naomi Campbell, Lupita N’yongo, Kelly Rowland among many others. The new visual serves as an extended version of the visual that initially appeared in Queen Bey’s highly anticipated musical film, is now available outside of the Disney+ platform. “Oh, have you looked in the mirror lately?/ Wish you could trade eyes with me ’cause/ There’s complexities in complexion/ But your skin, it glow like diamonds/ Pigment like the earth, you be giving birth/ To everything alive, baby, know your worth,” Be...
Beyoncé Releases Deluxe Edition of The Lion King: The Gift, Shares “Already” Video: Watch
Beyoncé knows how to orchestrate a promotional cycle better than almost anyone in the game. So we probably shouldn’t be surprised that there’s more than just her new visual project, Black Is King, arriving today. In addition, the Queen Bey has shared an expanded deluxe edition of The Lion King: The Gift, as well as a music video for the album cut “Already”. Black Is King is a companion film to The Gift, itself a companion album to Disney’s live-action Lion King remake. The new deluxe edition of the LP includes Beyoncé’s recent single “BLACK PARADE”, originally released on Juneteenth, as well as an extended version that adds a good 35 seconds. There’s also a remix of “Find Your Way Back” by MeLo-x. Stream the collection below via Spotify and Apple Music. You can also hear it ...
Beyoncé’s Black Is King on Disney Plus: How to Watch, Release Time, and Everything You Need to Know
On Friday, July 31st, Disney+ will debut the new visual album from Beyoncé, Black Is King. The film is something of a reimagining of Disney’s live-action The Lion King remake, which was released in theaters a little over a year ago. Beyoncé starred in the film as the voice of Nala, in addition to providing original music for the companion album The Lion King: The Gift. It’s those songs that will make up the bulk of Black Is King’s soundtrack, while Bey and her accompanying cast play out the classic story in a whole new way. So what else do we know about Black Is King, and how can you watch it? Read on for all the details and insights. How Can I Watch Black Is King? The movie will debut exclusively on Disney+. While the platform no longer offers free trials like its...
The Adults In The Room: A Conversation About The Future Of The Kids’ Music Business
Karen Lieberman, vp sales and digital for Disney Music Group, and Jonathan Linden, partner in Round Room Live, the company behind Baby Shark Live! and Peppa Pig Live!, discuss their strategies for success in the children’s music sector and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their respective businesses For those who think that gauging the musical tastes of children today is simply a matter of consulting the world’s growing trove of data, consider this: Most kids don’t subscribe to streaming services or purchase tickets to live shows — they don’t even have their own social media accounts. “If you look at the demographics, they don’t represent children, they represent parents,” says Karen Lieberman, vp sales and digital for Disney Music Group, which runs point on physical and digital sale...
