Alicia Keys, HER, Usher, Megan Thee Stallion lead ‘The Color Purple’ soundtrack – Warner Bros. Pictures, WaterTower Music and Gamma have announced their partnership in curating the soundtrack album for the upcoming, newly reimagined motion picture release of The Color Purple. The preeminent onscreen ensemble delivers stunning performances, creating an emotional journey through Fantasia Barrino’s soulful melodies, Taraji P. Henson’s emotive depth, Colman Domingo’s captivating energy, Danielle Brooks’ powerful resonance, H.E.R.’s contemporary artistry, and Halle Bailey’s radiant vocals. New material on this collection, stirred by the story’s rich emotional journey, is exquisitely performed by vocal powerhouses Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Hudson, Keyshia Cole, Jorja Smith, Coco Jones, Ciara, Mary Mary; collaborations include a breathtaking duet by Usher x H.E.R. and a special remix by Missy Elliott. The album will be available on December 15th. – Read more at The Music Universe
Ryan Seacrest Can’t Quit Radio, Inks New iHeart Deal – iHeartMedia has inked a new three-year deal with Ryan Seacrest, bringing his contract through the end of 2027. Under the agreement, the omni-present entertainer will continue to be a core personality across all iHeartRadio platforms, hosting and producing its No. 1 L.A. morning drive-time show for 102.7 KIIS-FM as well as the nationally syndicated On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest. – Read more at Hollywood Reporter
Maddie Poppe heads out on tour with Josh Radin. – American Idol 2018 winner Maddie Poppe will join the Josh Radin tour this spring. Her boyfriend, guitarist Gabe Burdulis will be joining her.
Exclusive: Chayce Beckham Talks New Music and the Importance of Honesty in Songwriting – Beckham penned “This Ol’ Rodeo” with Stephen Wilson Jr. He describes the tune as “an honest song” and a “fun tempo song.” The track will be featured on Beckham’s forthcoming debut album, expected in 2024. He says while many of the songs on the project are about him, Beckham has had fun experimenting with his songwriting and sharing other people’s stories. Beckham, who began writing songs at 19, says his early songs happened simply from jotting things down and not thinking too much. “I wish I wrote songs like that still,” he admits. “I think about stuff too much now.” – Read more at American Songwriter
Grace Kinstler talks ‘Love Actually Live’ and performs ‘The Trouble With Love Is’ – “Love Actually Live” is playing through Dec. 30 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. Tickets are available at TheWallis.org.
Why Carrie Ann Inaba ‘Started Speaking Out’ About ‘DWTS’ Judging Criticism – For 32 seasons, Carrie Ann Inaba has been behind the judges’ table on “Dancing with the Stars,” and she’s opening up about the show! While stopping by Access Daily, the television personality told Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover about this week’s Taylor Swift night, having her friend Paula Abdul as a guest judge, and how the show has remained a family after all these years. She also reacted to those who have taken issue with her critiques on the competition show. “As a woman on the [judges’ panel], I do get [less] slack than the guys do, and I always thought that was unfair, so I started speaking out about it recently and just kind of letting people know – no, I’ve judged them fairly from my perspective, and it matters just as much as the boys,” she told Access.
Blake Shelton Reflects on Life After ‘The Voice’ – Blake Shelton tells Jennifer he doesn’t miss working on “The Voice” but reveals he still stays in touch with Niall Horan. The country singer shares that he helps his stylish wife Gwen Stefani prepare for dressing for the cold and opens up about his family’s holiday cooking traditions.
Contractor Sues Her For $1.7 Mil … Those Home Improvements Ain’t Free!!! – Sofia Vergara skipped out on paying a contractor more than $1.7 million for a huge renovation of her luxurious home in Beverly Hills … or so the contractor claims in a new lawsuit. Sofia Vergara’s attorney, Marty Singer, tells TMZ it was actually Sofia who first sent a demand letter to RCH on October 4 … claiming the company was responsible for $5 million in damages for overcharging Sofia, doing substandard work and delaying the project. – Read more at TMZ
