Mariah Carey’s “Glitter” Soundtrack Tops iTunes 17 Years After Its Release

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Through the magic of online fan campaign, #JusticeforGlitter, Mariah Carey’s 2001 soundtrack album “Glitter” re-emerged into the charts, eventually topping iTunes album chart on Thursday, November 15, the eve of release of her latest studio album “Caution.”

“Not sure what’s happening but I love it! The lambily is amazing at getting #JusticeForGlitter,” Carey commented about the strange rise of the album at the charts.

Released for the film of the same name, the album was inspired by the 1980s disco era and was a huge departure for Carey in terms of style, featuring other artists such as Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Ja Rule, Eric Benét and Fabolous. However, the album was critically panned upon release and became one of Carey’s least successful albums.

The album was originally released on an unfortunate date of September 11, 2001. The film, released a week after, received poor reviews and failed to get traction at the box-office.

The timing could not have been more perfect for Carey. Her upcoming fifteenth studio “Caution” is slated for release on Friday, November 15, 2018. Carey has also recently been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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CMA Awards 2018 Complete List Of Winners

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The 52nd Country Music Awards was hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, with the pregnant Underwood also performing and winning female vocalist of the year.

It was a big night for Chris Stapleton who took home three awards including Male Vocalist of the Year. The night also honored Keith Urban as Entertainer of the Year. “I am very blessed and grateful to get to do what I do,” a tearful Urban said while accepting the award.

Garth Brookes opened the show with a moment of silence remembering the victims of the Thousand Oaks California mass shooting.

Some of the nights’ performances included Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne, and nominees Keith Urban and Brett Young.

Recognizing the best of country music, the Country Music Association Awards was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and was broadcast by ABC. Winners and nominees are selected by selected more than 7400 members of the County Music Association.

Here is the complete list of winners at last night’s CMA Awards 2018:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Keith Urban

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
“Golden Hour,” Kacey Musgraves

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton (written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson) — winner

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“Wonder Park” Trailer Released

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“When the park of her dreams needs saving, only June’s imagination can bring it back to life.”

Paramount Pictures’ upcoming animated comedy adventure features the voices of Brianna Denski, Jennifer Garner, Ken Hudson Campbell, Kenan Thompson, Mila Kunis, John Oliver, Ken Jeong, Matthew Broderick, Kath Soucie, and Norbert Leo Butz.

Wonder Park tells the story of young an orphaned optimistic, imaginative girl who discovers an abandoned fantastical amusement park.

After the film’s theatrical release, an animated series based on the film will debut on Nickelodeon. This will follow the footsteps of “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and “Barnyard” as animated movies turned tv series.

Wonder Park is set for release on March 15, 2019 by Paramount Pictures.

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‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Trailer Highlights New Character

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Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Slinky Dog and Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head have some company in the upcoming animated comedy film, as Disney and Pixar releases the first teaser for “Toy Story 4.”

The teaser introduces an adorable and scared spork named Forky, voiced by Tony Hale. “I don’t belong here!,” Forky says in trailer, trying to leave.

The film, which continues the events from Toy Story 3, also features the return of voices of Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Joan Cusack as Jessie, and Estelle Harris as the Potato Heads. Josh Cooley directs the film from Stephany Folsom’s script.

Disney also released animated short as a reaction to the teaser which featured Ducky and Bunny as voiced by comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele.

“Toy Story 4” is set for release on June 21.

Here is the film’s synopsis:

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called “Forky” to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.

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Tribute: John Rogers, Comic-Con International President, Dies at 57

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John Rogers, San Diego Comic-Con International’s president, died on Saturday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 57.

Rogers is the longest-serving president of Comic-Con International.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Rogers, President of Comic-Con,” the company posted on its social media and on its website this weekend. “John died on Saturday, November 10, 2018 as a result of complications from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

“As our longest serving president, first elected in 1986 and re-elected every year since, John’s tenure saw Comic-Con grow from a select gathering of fans to the largest and most prestigious convention of its kind in the world.”

Rogers was with Comic-Con from 1978 and before becoming its president, served both as a Technical Coordinator and Films Coordinator.

Though Rogers is somewhat low-key, usually ignoring interview appearances, he appears on the final day of Comic-Con, answering fan questions during “Comic-Con Talk Back” panel.

He is survived by his wife Janet Tait, a sister Barbara, and a brother David. “In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to The American Brain Tumor Association or the American Civil Liberties Union.”

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Comic Book Icon Stan Lee Dies at 95

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Legendary comic-book writer, editor, film executive producer, actor, and publisher passed away at the age of 95, various sources are reporting this morning.

An ambulance was reportedly called to his home at the Hollywood Hills this morning and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Stan Lee’s daughter broke the news about her father’s passing to TMZ.

Lee started as an assistant in 1939 at Timely Comics, the earliest comic book arm of American publisher Martin Goodman. The entity would later be known as Marvel Comics in the 1960s.

Throughout this period, together with other great comic book artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he would create iconic comic book characters such as Spider Man, The Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Black Panther, the X-Men, The Incredible Hulk among many others.

Lee received a National Medal of Arts in 2008 and was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1994.

He has also made cameo appearances in every Marvel movie.

Stan Lee is survived by his daughter Joan Celia “J. C.” Lee.

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Explorer Meets Bigfoot In ‘Missing Link’ Trailer

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Laika, the studio behind the incredible film Kubo and the Two Strings has released the first trailer for its upcoming globetrotting comedy adventure ‘Missing Link’ and it looks like an amusing “adventure of mythical proportions.”

The stunning stop-motion film follows an explorer named Sir Lionel Frost, a myths and monsters investigator as he tracks down the fabled creature Mr Link who is also looking to meet his long lost relatives.

Along with another adventurer Adelina Fortnight, the three embarks on an adventure and encounter other characters along the way.

The studio is also other academy award nominated gems “The Boxtrolls,” “ParaNorman” and “Coraline”.

Written and directed by Chris Butler, the writer of Kubo and the Two Strings, ‘Missing Link’ is voiced by Hugh Jackman as the lead adventurer and Zach ​Galifianakis as Mr. Link.

Also in the film are the voices of Zoe Saldana, David Wailliams, Timothy Olyphant, Emma Thompson, Ching Valdes-Aran, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry, and Amrita Acharia.

Annapurna Pictures is releasing “Missing Link” in Spring of 2019.

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Goo Goo Dolls and Train Announce 2019 Summer Tour

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Grammy Award-winning rock bands Train and the Goo Goo Dolls have announced a summer 2019 co headlining tour, according to the announcement from Live Nation Entertainment.

The tour is also set to feature special guest Allen Stone. The tour will bring the bands to more than 39 cities in North America, commencing on June 7 in Auburn, Wash, anc and will conclude on Aug. 17 in Mansfield, Mass.

The announcement accompanies the release of Train’s greatest hits album simply called “Greatest Hits,” released today November 9. The album features 16 of the band’s songs as well as a cover of “Careless Whisper.”

Last year, Goo Goo Dolls released You Should Be Happy, a five-song EP featuring 4 original songs and a re-mix of “Boxes” from their previous album.

Pre-sale tickets will be made available starting Nov. 12 while general tickets will go on sale at LiveNation.com on Nov. 16.

Here are the tour dates:
06/07 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
06/08 – Ridgefield, WA @ Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
06/09 – Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Casino & Resort
06/11 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
06/12 – Phoenix, AZ @ AK-CHIN Pavilion
06/14 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
06/15 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
06/16 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheater
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166 Documentary Features Submitted For Academy Awards Consideration

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A total of 166 feature documentaries been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category, the Academy announced today.

Among those submitted are Morgan Neville’s Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Steve Loveridge’s Matangi/Maya/M.I.A., and Susan Lacy’s Jane Fonda in Five Acts.

A shortlist of 15 documentaries will be announced on Dec. 17 while the final list of nominees will be revealed on Jan. 22. The 91st Academy Awards is set to be held on Feb. 24 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

There are some doc features that haven’t had qualifying Los Angeles and New York theatrical runs. Those that were submitted are required to comply with the qualifying requirements to move forward into the voting portion. Documentary features are also qualified for Best Picture and other categories.

Here is the full list in alphabetical order:
“Above and Beyond: NASA’S Journey to Tomorrow”
“Active Measures”
“Amazing Grace”
“American Chaos”
“Andy Irons: Kissed by God”
“Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex Fashion & Disco”
“Avicii: True Stories”
“Bali: Beats of Paradise”
“Bathtubs over Broadway”
“Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché”
“Believer”
“Better Angels”
“Bill Coors: The Will to Live”
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Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, John Prine Nominated For Songwriters Hall of Fame

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This year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees have been announced for its 2019 induction ceremony. Among the nominees are Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Jimmy Cliff, the Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde, Tommy James, and others.

Elliott’s nomination marks the first time for a female rapper to receive the Songwriters Hall of Fame nom. This follows JAY-Z who last year became the first rapper to be inducted. Elliott has written for herself as well as other artists such as Whitney Houston and Aaliyah.

Carey on the other hand is responsible for either writing or co-writing most of her 18 number one hits including “Vision of Love” and “Hero,” and as well as the perennial holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas.”

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“The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the contributions of our great popular music songwriters, while developing new writing talent through workshops, showcases, scholarships, and digital initatives,” according to Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In order to be eligible for induction, a songwriter must have written and published notable hit songs for at leaste 20 years.

After eligible members of the Hall of Fame have voted, six of the nominees are set to be inducted at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s induction gala in New York on June 13, 2019. The voting end on December 17.

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