David Archuleta's liner notes break the word count bank

Youve dedicated a lot of your time andI appreciate that. So thanks for all of your help. Mom:You raised me to be who I am and have taught me so many things. Whenthings get frustrating, youre there to try and lighten things up. Ivelooked up to you for being very understanding, and trying to keepthings peaceful. Thanks for letting me do this. More snippets from Archuletas liner-tome after the jump....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Arthur Hodges

David Blaine's Dive of Death: I don't get it

Apparently, Im not the only cynic around. I couldnt have said it better myself. (In the last 24 hours, Ive received at least four press releases about the event.) Meanwhile, the stuntman was not hanging. And it was time for the doctorson hand to check his vital signs. So there he was: standing upright,drinking bottled water. One guy on his lunch break said to his friend,Dude gets water breaks? while another man nearby said, Itdoesnt count [if he isnt doing it continuously]....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Maureen Hernandez

David Bowie bassist Matthew Seligman dies from COVID-19 at 64

“It is expected that he will not survive longer than 12/24 hours. His ventilator will be gradually withdrawn until the inevitable end. I am so sad to have to bear this terrible news. Credit: Andy Sheppard/Redferns I have loved him as a friend and a fellow musician for 40 years.” The post explained that Seligman had been on “a ventilator in an induced coma for two weeks.” In 1985, he and Dolby backed Bowie during his historic Live Aid performance....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Amanda Hernandez

David Bowie's son Duncan Jones pens touching birthday tribute: 'A strange feeling for me'

8th of Jan again. The legendary singer known as Ziggy Stardustdied from cancerjust days after he turned 69 in 2016. Makes me smile at our shared goofy sense of humour. Credit: Jim Spellman/WireImage The filmmaker continues to keep the memory of Bowie alive since he passed away surrounded by his family. And hes always been there for them. Ive always called him the Picasso of rock & roll, Rodgers had told EW hours in 2016....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Brian Weaver

David Byrne on bringingAmerican Utopiato a more 'open-minded' Broadway

AndDavid Byrne, the enigmatic musician and Talking Heads frontman, is taking full advantage withAmerican Utopia. The show, which is inspired by Byrnes 2018 album of the same, marks his Broadway performing debut. He thought maybe I could do something with them, turn them into songs or something. Matthew Murphy ©️ 2019 They were very percussive, very energetic-sounding. I imagined what that would be like to reproduce that live. I wondered if like a marching band or a drum line, if the drummers could all be mobile....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Kathy Chambers

David Byrne's acclaimedAmerican Utopiawill return to Broadway this fall

David ByrnesAmerican Utopiais going to keep burning down the house. To see this show, Byrne said in a statement. Theyre not ready to have it disappear just yet. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images We feel the same way, we love doing this show. So, its thrilling to us that we can announce that well be back in September. In its simplest terms, youve got a person whos very much inside themselves....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · John Crawford

David Carradine on kung fu, Bob Dylan, and sex: A never-before-published Q&A

Only a tiny sliver of that conversation has ever seen the light of day. CLARK COLLIS: TheKill Billpremiere took place last night. How did that go? DAVID CARRADINE:Just great. I think everybody loved it. Its quite an extreme experience. Did anyone throw up? But she also loved it. So even when they get sick they like it. And thats Tarantino, isnt it? Youve worked with some great directors. Where would you rank Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1380 words · Vincent King

David Cook gives Doxology its 'Idol' due -- we got the band's response

But with thisIdolshout-out, does Doxology feel vindicated? Weve been working through that for the past couple weeks and tonight was the resolution. But they were very supportive the whole time. In your initial statement, you seemed kind of pissed. None of us were ever really upset. But eventually, they came around and ultimately took care of it. Did you know ahead of time that youd be getting a shout-out?We had no idea....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Brian Jones

David Cook talks about debut CD

Director Wayne Isham is bragging on Cooks personality to his cameraman and other assembled crew members. The man doth protest too much…and too politely, we might add. But do nice guys always finish first? My name gets announced [as the winner], and the girls justloseit. Its painful to watch in that sense, because obviously I dont want to feel like Im upsetting anybody. But these girls said something thats so funny, to me: How could they vote for that guy?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Kristi Jennings

David Cook: Judgment day

He rocked his way to the season 7 ‘‘American Idol’’ win. Hey, I didnt make you go out and drink last night! he ribs the reclining stickman. Credit: PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS CRAYMER Youre at work, bitch! Dont lie on the couch and look at me like I just killed your dog. The metalheads down the hall must surely be impressed. I am passing it on verbally without giving you the pinch, Salas reassures him....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Elizabeth Figueroa

David Foster on his hit songs and working with Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and more in his new Netflix documentary

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why was now the time for this documentary for you? DAVID FOSTER:The answer won’t shock you: Basically, [the producers] asked me. Honestly, that’s my answer. Carlo Allegri/Getty Images And I was like, “Hell yeah.” These types of documentaries tend to be solely celebratory and leave out the rough spots. Was it hard for you to get to that place? Denise Truscello/WireImage It’s not that hard because you carry your truth around in your head like 24/7....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Erica Bradley

David Foster Wallace, author, dies at 46

‘‘Infinite Jest’’ and '' A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again'' author’s body found at his home, police tell the Associated Press David Foster Wallace, author of the acclaimed novelInfinite Jestand the nonfiction collectionA Supposedly Fun Thing Ill Never Do Again, was found dead in his home Friday night. Wallaces wife found her husband had hanged himself, according to theAssociated Press, citing a records clerk with the Claremont, Calif., police....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Danielle Castaneda

David Harbour saysStranger Things 3finale is 'the greatest episode we've ever shot'

Its so emotionally powerful because youre not expecting what happens to happen. I dont think weve ever shot anything more moving. Its going to use a lot of different means to do that. Credit: Netflix He gets to really open his heart in a new way, Harbour says of Hopper. Hes sort of realizing the intimacy that is required with a woman his age is going to be difficult. But the season 3 development that proved most challenging for the actor was Hoppers newfoundMagnum P....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Ashley Salas