New this week: Shania, 'Princess Power' and Pamela Anderson
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. — Pamela Anderson has been making headlines again for revelations in the documentary "Pamela, A Love Story," coming to Netflix on Tuesday. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Shania Twain kicks off her new album with a strut — the infectious line-dance-inducing "Giddy Up!" — Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISION— Drew Barrymore and Savannah Guthrie have teamed up to executive produce a new animated children's series on Netflix called "Princess Power." Guest stars on "Princess Power" are voiced by Rita Moreno, Andrew Rannells, Tan France, Jenna Ushkowitz and Guthrie as well.
wftv.comNew this week: Shania, 'Princess Power' and Pamela Anderson
This week’s new entertainment releases include a fresh album from Shania Twain, the megahit film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” lands on Disney+ and a new PBS “Frontline” documentary delves into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s interaction with the last five U.S. presidents.
Shania Twain would 'flatten her boobs' to keep abusive stepfather away: 'Didn’t want to be a girl in my house'
Shania Twain revealed she grew up trying to conceal her womanhood because of her physically and sexually abusive stepfather. She shared, "You didn't want to be a girl in my house."
foxnews.comShania Twain says a dinner with Oprah Winfrey 'all went sour' over the topic of religion: 'No room for debate'
Shania Twain recalled that a dinner she shared with Oprah Winfrey "all went sour" when the two began discussing religion. "It just wasn't debatable," the Grammy Award winner said.
foxnews.comNew this week: John Legend, ‘Serpent Queen’ and ‘Pinocchio’
This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming “Pinocchio” films begins with Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation.
Johnny Depp's attorney discusses decision to file appeal in defamation case
Camille Vasquez, a lawyer for actor Johnny Depp, joins “CBS Mornings” in her first sit-down interview since Depp and actress Amber Heard filed motions to appeal in their legal defamation lawsuit. She discusses Depp’s decision in an exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King.
news.yahoo.comNew this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'
This week’s new entertainment releases include Harry Styles' third solo album, a reboot of “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers” that has attracted some top “Saturday Night Live” alums, and Emmy Rossum stars in a series about media personality Angelyne.
Coachella 2022: Lizzo joins Harry Styles for One Direction favorite during music festival
Coachella 2022: Fans enjoyed the music as Coachella 2022 began its second weekend on Friday. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)INDIO, Calif. — Lizzo took the stage at Coachella during the music festival’s second weekend on Friday, joining headliner Harry Styles for a pair of favorite songs. In 2020, Styles joined Lizzo at a performance in Miami for a duet on her hit, “Juice.”>> Coachella 2022: Harry Styles’ duets with ‘star-struck’ Shania Twain delight fansLizzo released her new single, “About Damn Time” last week, according to Variety. harry styles bringing out lizzoTHIS DUO IS ICONIC #harrychella pic.twitter.com/PZVHTBc3Vh — elizabeth ♡ (@xelizabethmxx) April 23, 2022Last week at Coachella, Styles teamed with Twain to sing two of the country singer’s pop-crossover hits, “Man! >> Harry Styles, Billie Eilish to headline Coachella 2022Coachella 2020, originally scheduled for April, was postponed until October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being canceled, Billboard reported.
wftv.comCoachella 2022: Harry Styles’ duets with ‘star-struck’ Shania Twain delights fans
Styles-Twain duet Shania Twain, left, and Harry Styles, right, perform onstage at the Coachella Stage during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 15, 2022 in Indio, California. I Feel Like a Woman” and “You’re Still the One,” with Billboard describing Styles as “at his gender-fluid best” during the former. According to Billboard, “You’re Still the One” was Twain’s highest-charting song ever on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 1 hit on both the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, the outlet reported. And true friend ❤️ I am honored and thrilled to have joined @Harry_Styles onstage for his @coachella debut.
wftv.comMorgan Wallen tells fans not to defend his racist language
FILE - Morgan Wallen arrives at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7, 2019, in Las Vegas. Wallen fans are buying up his latest album after he appeared on a video shouting a racial slur. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country star Morgan Wallen asked fans not to downplay the racist language he was caught saying on camera and said that he accepted the punishments he faced. TMZ posted a video last week of Wallen saying a racial slur and Wallen apologized at the time. It is the first country album to spend four weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart since 2003, when Shania Twain’s album “Up!” spent five weeks at the top.
Album sales surge for Morgan Wallen after racist comment
FILE - Morgan Wallen arrives at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7, 2019, in Las Vegas. Wallen fans are buying up his latest album after he appeared on a video shouting a racial slur. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLLE, Tenn. – Fans of Morgan Wallen are buying up the country star's latest album after a video showed him shouting a racial slur last week. Billboard reports that his latest album sold 25,000 copies during the week ending Feb. 4, an increase of 102%, according to MRC Data. His album was already setting streaming records and is the first country album to spend four weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart since 2003, when Shania Twain's album “Up!"
Whitney Houston makes history with 3rd diamond album
This cover image released by Arista Records shows "Whitney" by Whitney Houston. The late singer has earned her third diamond certified album, becoming the first Black artist to achieve the feat. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Legacy Recordings announced Wednesday that Houston's 1987 sophomore album, Whitney," has reached diamond status, which is equivalent to selling 10 million albums. (Arista Records via AP)
Whitney Houston makes history with 3rd diamond album
This cover image released by Arista Records shows "Whitney" by Whitney Houston. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Legacy Recordings announced Wednesday that Houston's 1987 sophomore album, Whitney," has reached diamond status, which is equivalent to selling 10 million albums. (Arista Records via AP)NEW YORK – The late Whitney Houston has earned her third diamond-certified album, becoming the first Black artist to achieve the feat. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Legacy Recordings announced Wednesday that Houston's 1987 sophomore album, “Whitney," has reached diamond status, which is equivalent to selling 10 million albums. Others with three or more albums that have reached diamond status include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Shania Twain and the Eagles.
Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards
In this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she'll need to make more room on her shelf. The superstar picked up two more trophies for video of the year and female video of the year in a remotely shot awards show. "I am so proud to be a part of this legacy of women in country music with you. Singer Granger Smith won for his on-the-nose music video called “Don't Cough On Me!"
Shania Twain reflects on breakout album that changed country
FILE - Shania Twain appears during a portrait session in New York on June 14, 2019. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The record that turned Shania Twain from a struggling singer-songwriter from Canada into a global superstar also changed country music for years to come. But her life changed after “The Woman in Me,” her Grammy-winning second album released in February 1995, which was the best-selling release by a woman in country music at the time. But she was also taking a risk as a country artist to be so forward with her sexuality and her classic supermodel looks. Despite taking a long break from recording between 2002’s “Up!” and 2017’s “Now,” Twain is still the best-selling female country artist, according to the Recording Industry of America.
Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain
NEW YORK Apple Music is launching several new radio shows hosted by A-list musical acts, including Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood. The streaming service announced that it will debut two new radio stations Tuesday: Apple Music Hits, focused on popular songs of the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as Apple Music Country, dedicated to the country music genre. Both channels will have daily on-air hosts but will also include several shows hosted by well-known musicians. Apple Music Hits will include shows hosted by Snoop Dogg, Twain, Alanis Morissette, Backstreet Boys, Meghan Trainor, Ciara, blink-182s Mark Hoppus and Huey Lewis. Apple Music also announced Tuesday that its popular Beats 1 radio station featuring shows hosted by Billie Eilish, Elton John and Lil Wayne will be renamed to Apple Music 1.