QUESTION What was the first film based on a musical? In 1927, The Jazz Singer marked the end of the silent film era. It featured six popular songs performed by Al Jolson. Musical films were ...

In this film, he notes, "Jolson had the confidence to rhyme 'Mammy' with 'Uncle Sammy'", adding "Mammy songs, along with the vocation 'Mammy singer', were inventions ... [81] Despite their close ...

The group that wrote “Celebration” naturally was one of the most exuberant performers of the night, drawing from both the 1970s and Eighties to deliver a hits-laden set. Robert “Kool” Bell ...

Neymar will return to Al Hilal's squad for their AFC Champions League Elite match next week after one year on the sidelines due to injury, the Saudi Arabian club announced Saturday. Al Hilal made ...

Singer and performer Al Jolson was among the first stars to stump for a presidential candidate, endorsing Warren Harding for president in 1920. Then came Frank Sinatra for Franklin D. Roosevelt and ...

Gia Margaret’s 2023 album, Romantic Piano, opens with “Hinoki Wood,” a serene stroke of repetition and layering. A single note hums in the background, as Margaret’s piano chords form a ...

A few music lovers were musing about jazz a couple of decades ago when Al Jolson’s name came up. A notable musician and scribe remarked: “I wear headphones when I play his records because ...

Brian De Palma directing Al Pacino in a scene from 'Scarface,' for the actor his best film.mptvimages.com Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, in 'The Godfather'. Pacino has had a hard time dealing with fame ...

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman underestimates the quality of the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada said on Thursday after the Dutchman refused to select winger Steven Bergwijn because of ...

Al Hilal, managed by Portuguese Jorge Jesus, top Group B in the Asian Champions League Elite on six points from two matches and face Al Ain in the competition on Monday. ($1 = 0.9233 euros) Source ...

LONDON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman underestimates the quality of the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada said on Thursday after the Dutchman refused to select ...

Pacino says he titled the book after a childhood nickname given to him by his mother, who loved the Al Jolson song of the same name. In addition to writing about his acting career, Pacino also ...