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ET's sitdown with the director and her screenwriter, Kemp Powers.

Peacock might have an unassuming name compared to the beefy energy drink title that is HBO Max or the clear branding of Amazon, but the NBCUniversal streamer isn’t slouching with its offerings. The quality of films in its vast library are by and large quite good (that’s what happens when a studio starts its own streaming service), with the added bonus that it has a free, ad-supported tier—which is even better than the likes of Hulu, which still charges a monthly fee in addition to running...

December 17, 2020 Rolling Stone and Bungalow Media announced that they will be working together to produce a new documentary on the life and career of Little Richard. The film will be directed by Lisa Cortes and Dee Rees, Liz Yale and Rolling Stone will executive produce Little Richard: I Am Everything. Rees gave a statement about the impact that Little Richard had on music, saying: “There’s a direct lineage from Little Richard to boundary-pushing artists like Elton John, the Rolling Stones...

Discussion of news topics with a point of view, including narratives by individuals regarding their own experiences Netflix’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ features a Black queer icon. But it doesn’t do her justice. It’s a shame, because other films are finally getting Black lesbian relationships right (David Lee/Netflix; Lily illustration) Taylor Hosking Dec. 17, 2020 Gertrude “Ma” Rainey was “the mother of the blues,” a genre that helped lay the groundwork for today’s...

mtv I Am Everything To Tell The Story Of The Architect Of Rock And Roll The howling musician lives on in a new film from Dee Rees and Lisa Cortés 12/16/2020 "I am the innovator. I am the originator. I am the emancipator," rock-and-roll legend Little Richard once famously self-described. "I am the architect of rock and roll." That quote from one of music historys most outsized personalities now lends itself to the telling of his life story in a new documentary...

Rolling Stone Little Richard Documentary ‘I Am Everything’ in the Works From ‘Rolling Stone,’ Producer Dee Rees Lisa Cortés to direct documentary about trailblazing rock & roll architect By Siegfried Loch - K & K/Redferns/Getty Images A new documentary on rock pioneer Little Richard is in the works from executive producer Dee Rees, director Lisa Cortés, and Rolling Stone. Little Richard: I Am Everything will take an in-depth look at the rock & roll architect that pos...

How do I find out about concerts? How do I get more details about something I heard over the air? How do I submit events to WORT’s Music Calendars? Who do I contact with changes or cancellations? WORT’s Music Calendars are a great resource to find out about concerts in all genres and places. Usually you’ll find details in the online listing or links to get more information. There’s a link to to submit your event at the top of the calendar page. You can also submit events, changes and ...

washington on the future of payroll tax cuts. both parties say they want to prevent what amounts to a tabs hike on 160 million americans come january 1st. but they differ on how to pay for it. democrats want a surtax on millionaires. republicans want spending cuts. well, now republicans in the house want to tie a tax cut extension to approval of a controversial oil pipeline. if nothing passes, anybody who draws a paycheck will pay 6.2% into social security in 2012. all this year we p...

but one eu member, the uk, is refusing to give up any of its budget powers. well get details from our own richard quest just moments from now. and still no agreement in washington on the future of payroll tax cuts. both parties say they want to prevent what amounts to a tabs hike on 160 million americans come january 1st. but they differ on how to pay for it. democrats want a surtax on millionaires. republicans want spending cuts. well, now republicans in the house want to tie a ta...