Music & Nightlife

Music & Nightlife

Elvis Costello returns for the first time in five years, revisits rarely played album

For devoted, longtime fans of Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Wednesday night’s show at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre was a rollicking good time. The “Imperial Bedroom & Other Chambers Tour” focuses on his 1982 album with the Attractions from which it takes its name. It’s a 15-song, critically acclaimed record big on production, but shy on familiar hits.

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Dierks Bentley on why Charlotte rocks, and how to get picked to shotgun a beer with him

Dierks Bentley called us from (no joke) somewhere on a beach to chat about memorable visits to Charlotte and share secrets behind his live-show stunts.

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7 buzzworthy concerts coming to Charlotte in the next week

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Foo Fighters tour is skipping Charlotte, but Carolinas fans can still make plans

Foo Fighters’ aren’t going to be (finally) returning to Charlotte this year, but fans won’t have to go too far to catch up with their latest tour.

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The Latest: Parade revelers feel need to stand up for rights

Thousands of revelers wrapped in rainbow flags and wearing rainbow tutus and boas marched in San Francisco to celebrate diversity but also to protest prejudice and exclusion.

Jawara McIntosh

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Inmate charged in brutal jail beating of Peter Tosh's son

Authorities say a man accused of attacking and seriously injuring the son of the late reggae icon Peter Tosh at a New Jersey jail earlier this year is facing an aggravated assault charge.

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Opera pops up at NYC garage, dive bar, basketball court

Opera has been popping up recently at the most unlikely New York spots: a garage, a dive bar, a basketball court and a onetime aircraft carrier.

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Bruno Mars, nominated for 5 honors, to open BET Awards

The "B" in BET Awards could stand for Beyonce or Bruno Mars: Both pop stars are the top nominees at Sunday's show, where they will compete in four of the same categories, including video of the year.

Melissa Cochran

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Concert in Utah park honors man killed in London attack

The life of a Utah man who ran a recording studio before he was killed in a high-profile attack London attack was celebrated Saturday with the local music he loved.

Melissa Cochran

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The Latest: Utah woman speaks about London attack

Utah musicians are playing a concert honor the life of Kurt Cochran, a local man killed while visiting London in a high-profile attack on Westminster Bridge.

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LeBlanc releasing his first album in a decade

You might not know James LeBlanc the musician, but it's likely you know his music.

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Seattle opens park honoring native-rock icon Jimi Hendrix

Purple guitars, purple walkways and a crowd of purple-clad families adorned the newest park in Seattle _ the long awaited Jimi Hendrix Park.

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Gaga on gay pride: It's a time to shine light on equality

Lady Gaga, a longtime supporter of gay rights, says pride weekend is a time to shine a light on equality and reflect on the importance of tolerance.

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Jeremy Corbyn gets rock star welcome at Glastonbury Festival

Britain's famed Glastonbury music festival has embraced an unlikely headline act: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

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Orangutan may join musicians in musical performance

A music-loving orangutan at a zoo in southeastern North Dakota is getting another opportunity to play with a world-traveling band.

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Musician auctions off customized trailer

A musician and Johns Hopkins University professor is auctioning off a teardrop trailer he took on tour to help fund after-school programs for local students.

Movie News & Reviews

Writer sues Tupac filmmakers, alleges copyright infringement

A magazine writer has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the creators of the new Tupac Shakur biopic, saying that portions of the film are based on his articles about the late rapper.

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Spicer's Music Day postponed until August to break record

Make Music Alabama has been postponed until August due to inclement-weather caused by Tropical Storm Cindy within the state.

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John Legend: Singer, songwriter, spelling bee champ

John Legend's work has won Grammys, an Oscar and a Tony, but years achieving global fame, the Legend-to-be was taking home another prize: spelling bee champ.

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Kentucky bluegrass music festival cancelled after heavy rain

The remainder of an annual bluegrass music festival in Kentucky has been cancelled after heavy rains from Tropical Depression Cindy swamped the fairgrounds and required concertgoers to abandon their vehicles and belongings.

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NW Indiana's longtime Star Plaza Theatre to be demolished

The owners of a 3,400-seat theater in northwest Indiana that's featured Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock say they'll raze the local landmark after all.

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Son of a famous drummer, Van Halen makes own name in track

Aric Van Halen is a steeplechaser at the U.S. track and field championships.

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Depp's 'assassin' comments the latest in celebrity anger

Johnny Depp has sparked controversy for joking about assassinating Donald Trump during an appearance at a large festival in Britain.

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The Latest: Trump welcomes man who said Clinton be shot

An adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign who called for Hillary Clinton to be shot visited the White House.