THE LIFE & MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL HITS THE STAGE: CONCERT-STYLE SHOW HONORS LATE SINGER
photos by Timothy Norris by tony reverditto George Michael, in my opinion, is one of the greatest singers of all time. I saw him perform with Wham! on March 5, 1983 on American Bandstand. They were literally an overnight sensation. He sang “Young Guns” with Andrew Ridgeley, and they both wore matching leather jackets, white […]
DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS RETURNS TO LA JOLLA FOR TWO HOLIDAY-THEMED SHOWS
by andrew j stillman Davina and the Vagabonds Return To La Jolla for Two Holiday-Themed Shows Experience the unmatched talent of Davina and the Vagabonds as they grace The JAI stage at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla for two spectacular holiday-themed shows like no other! Davina and the Vagabonds have become […]
DAVID ARCHULETA IS READY TO CELEBRATE HIS JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY AT SAN DIEGO PRIDE
by dan renzi It’s a big year for David Archuleta, filled with new beginnings, new music and a new outlook on life. Archuleta entered the public eye when he placed second in the 2008 season of American Idol. He then amassed legions of fans in the Christian music scene, as he balanced his career while […]
JAKE SHEARS IS READY TO BRING DOWN THE HOUSE
by andrew stillman Fans of Jake Shears may know him best from the pop rock band Scissor Sisters, where the music is a little more melancholy. The Sisters have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2017, but that hasn’t kept Shears from keeping busy. Now living in London, Shears recently did the “Tammy Faye” musical […]
A JOURNEY THROUGH GEORGE MICHAEL’S MUSICAL CAREER
by andrew j stillman George Michael is an icon of fashion and a legend in the music industry. His death in 2016 was felt by many, but his legacy lives on. Fortunately, fans of his music can head out for another live showing of The Life and Music of George Michael, a concert set up […]
GETTING GROOVY WITH TODRICK HALL
by jay jones – American rapper, singer, songwriter, Broadway actor, director, choreographer and YouTube star Todrick Hall first gained national attention after his appearance on Season 9 of American Idol. He has continued his musical journey ever since and just released his latest album Femuline. He plans to set out on his new world tour […]
Jewel Hosts Live From San Quarantine: A Livestream Concert
Recently, Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel had to cancel her non-profit’s fundraiser, which funds 80% of her foundation’s budget to help at risk youth with housing, food, clothing, necessities, and mentoring, as well as physical, emotional, mental, and health tools. With this crisis, she wanted to do a Live From San Quarantine: A Livestream Concert with […]
It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Nina West!
by tim parks – TV audiences first became familiar with Nina West (AKA Andrew Levitt) during Season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she placed sixth and won Miss Congeniality. And there was an obvious reason behind that accolade, as the comedy queen from Columbus, Ohio not only exemplified charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent, but […]
OH COME, ALL YE FABULOUS! Christmas Shines Brighter with Jody Watley
by kevin perry – It’s fitting for a star as enduringly luminous as Grammy-winner Jody Watley to have a signature motto to match. “I use the phrase wattage,” Watley beamed. “It’s in all of us. It’s the inner light that we have that is like our own personal sunshine, even when things feel dark and […]
REINVENTING RUFUS
Celebrated singer-songwriter branches out to other mediums, elaborates on his inspirations like Judy Garland and his folk-singer mother, and dishes on how a backstage interloper would become his husband by tom andrew – The New York Times has lauded Rufus Wainwright for his “genuine originality.” Rolling Stone calls him “brilliant,” and The Guardian says he’s […]