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        Billie Holiday, circa 1936

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        Billie Holiday's "My Man": 5 Facts You Should Know | GRAMMY Hall Of Fame

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        From its origins to Broadway and TV ties, learn more about the soulful devotional that showed what the legendary jazz singer was capable of
        Nate Hertweck
        GRAMMYs
        Apr 13, 2018 - 4:26 pm

        In music, there are hot artists, there are superstars and then there are pioneers. Billie Holiday brought an intimacy, emotion and relevance to the songs she sang, sending ripples of inspiration and cultural impact through the generations to follow. This year, one of her most enduring signature recordings, "My Man," gets its due induction to the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame as part of the class of 2018.

        Holiday would go on to be an important voice in both the American jazz revolution and the revolutionary struggle for civil rights. She fronted Count Basie's big band and even went toe-to-toe with Ella Fitzgerald in popularity. Ultimately, she found mainstream success while creating some of the most culturally significant music of its— or of any — time.

        In 1937, at age 22, Holiday took "My Man," a song that was by no means new, and breathed a completely new spirit into its form, giving it meaning beyond words and soul beyond sound. To get our heads and hearts in the right place to appreciate this seminal recording, take a look at five facts you may not know about "My Man."

        1. French Origins

        "My Man" was originally composed in French as "Mon Homme" by Jacques Charles, Channing Pollock, Albert Willemetz and Maurice Yvain. It was copywritten in France in 1920 by Charles and Wilemetz, even though it had been made a hit four years prior by French actress/singer Mistinguett. However, it didn't take long for an English version to emerge. A recording of the song by Fanny Brice for the Broadway revue show "Ziegfield Follies" became a hit in 1921. Over 75 years later, Brice's version was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 1999.

        2. Holiday Makes It Her Own

        Although the English version was already well known, by the time Holiday got her hands on the song in 1937 she had turned it into a different monster. Gone were the theatrical flourishes and rapid vibrato that the early English versions made palatable for a variety show crowd. Instead, Holiday made the song weep and moan, bringing a decidedly American jazz and blues tilt. Pianist Teddy Wilson and clarinetist Prince Robinson sway gently and tastefully behind Holiday as her unmistakable voice saturates the spaces left by the music with a devoted sorrow, giving the lyrics the weight they deserve.

        Brice's aforementioned version remained more popular to the general public, but Holiday's version would have its day. The iconic singer would include the song in several key live recordings years later in the 1950s.

        3. Song For The Greats

        Holiday might have been the first great American singer to bring us "My Man," but she was far from the last. Many other GRAMMY-winning and -nominated vocalists would record the song. Peggy Lee sang it in 1959 for her I Like Men! album. Barbra Streisand interpreted it for the Funny Girl soundtrack in 1968, a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. Diana Ross also recorded several live versions of the song, and even Etta James tackled the song on her 2001 album, Blue Gardenia.

        Other legendary vocalists to honor the song with a performance include Sarah Vaughan and the aforementioned Fitzgerald. While each of these singers brought something special to the composition, Holiday's version arguably remains the benchmark for emotive expression.

        4. J. Cole Channels Holiday

        Rapper J. Cole built his song "Cost Me A Lot" from his Friday Night Lights mixtape around "My Man," sampling Holiday and looping the lyric that provided the song's title. Cole's version proves the sentiment Holiday was able to express is universal and timeless, even though he approaches the theme of the song from a different angle.

        "I don't love no material thing/ but I'm in love with the feelings they bring," Cole raps, using the material interpretation of the line to turn the focus back to a sentimental place, executing a clever spin. Holiday's sped-up voice pokes in between lines in the verse, creating a unique new take on the classic.

        5. "My Man" On TV

        In 2011 the hit TV Show "Glee" was garnering millions of viewers, due in part to the many fresh versions of classic songs that were delivered to a young audience by a crew of talented young vocalists. One of the show's stars, Lea Michele, delivered her own performance of "My Man," first on the show, and later at MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Streisand.

        That same year, singer/songwriter Regina Spektor contributed a version of "My Man" to the soundtrack of "Boardwalk Empire." Spektor's version retains the air of authenticity of Holiday's rendition, but adds some of the musical peaks and valleys suitable for the dramatic narrative of television.

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        Exclusive: Lil' Kim On "Nasty One," Fashion, Kanye West & More

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        The GRAMMY-winning rap pioneer discusses everything from her new music to her favorite album in her catalog, fashion, motherhood, and more
        Nate Hertweck
        GRAMMYs
        Aug 20, 2018 - 4:23 pm

        To be in Lil' Kim's presence is to be in the presence of rap royalty. From her daring 1996 debut album, Hard Core, to her new single, "Nasty One," the Brooklyn rapper has spit uncompromising verses and sported unparalleled looks on her way to becoming a true giant – despite her small stature – in the hip-hop genre and culture. And while she is quick to give credit to those before her who paved the way for her to become an artist, her influence on the music and fashion of today is undeniable. Simply put, there is only one Lil' Kim.

        Lil' Kim Talks "Nasty One," Kendrick Lamar & More

        The GRAMMY-winning artist stopped by our headquarters in Santa Monica, Calif., to give us the lowdown on "Nasty One," tease her upcoming fifth full-length album, dish on her fashion influences, discuss the joys of motherhood, relive her GRAMMY Moment, and much more.

        You've got new music, with a new sound. "Nasty One." has your edge but with a dancehall vibe. How did this song come together?

        "Nasty One" is my first official single off of my upcoming album, and I am so excited because I get to do something different but still me. So [on] "Nasty One," I wanted to bring the Caribbean flavor because I'm from Brooklyn, so we have all kind of culture there, Caribbean, Latin, that's a big part of what Brooklyn is made up of, so I wanted to kind of give my tribute to Brooklyn and just doing something that I haven't done in a while. I mean, I have "Lighters Up" from Naked Truth, but that was the last kind of Caribbean feel song that I've done, so "Nasty One" was like a happy medium because I had to give that sex kitten Lil' Kim.

        Your album is due out in November - what else do you have up your sleeve on this album, and can you tease any collaborations or anyone you'd love to work with this time around?

        Well, I want to, but I don't want to give away all of them because I don't want to jinx it… But one of my sisters, which is Remy Ma, we know she's on there, but I would love to collaborate with Kendrick Lamar. I love him, and I recently grew a newfound love for Kendrick Lamar because after seeing him act. I think that's his debut acting role, on "Power." I'm even more in love with him because he showed me that this is what a star is made of. The music is his platform but he's so dimensional as far as talent.

        Your fans can be very opinionated about you exploring new sounds. Do you find it difficult balancing your artistic freedom with pleasing your fan base?

        I love the fact that my fans are so passionate. I thank God all of the time that I have the fan base that I have because they give me a cult following. They go with me to the end through thick and thin… And they're always motivating me and pushing me. But then they get on my nerves because if I take too long with a song, or if I go in a direction where they don't want me to go but I feel and I know it's the best thing for my life and my career, I have to do it regardless of what they say, and it's a constant struggle between myself and my fans. Now, I will say, sometimes I do follow some of their advice and I give them exactly what they want. But guys, you have to come to a happy medium with me. Just realize I do know what I'm doing. It may take long sometimes, but you guys, trust me. I'm a hustler first, so we've got to get this money [laughs].

        For some artists, albums are like their children. Which album in your catalog would you consider your favorite child?

        Every time I make an album, they are always like my babies. It's like I birth them, seriously… My first love, it would probably be Hard Core. But… I do have to say favorite, or the one that maybe is closer to my heart, is La Bella Mafia, and I would say that because after Biggie passed, La Bella Mafia was the first album I got to do where I got to be super creative on my own, because after Biggie passed, the first album I had to do on my own without him around was Notorious K.I.M. and I love that album, but it was like I had so many people telling me which way to go, and then Puffy, the executive producer, which I love working with Puffy, but he's my big brother. I had to do my big brother's thing and I didn't really get to be in control. So I felt [like] Janet Jackson on the La Bella Mafia.

        You had control.

        Yeah, I had more control, and it was fun because I got to do all of the stuff I wanted to do and I got to experiment... That's when I kind of started singing more. I mean, I did sing on Notorious K.I.M., but I kind of started getting melody and stuff like that in there, and that's one of my biggest albums. One of my biggest records that stayed at number one without a video came from La Bella Mafia and that's "Magic Stick" with 50 Cent. That song was on the charts, I think it was No. 1 for 13 weeks without a video. It's crazy.

        That's unheard of! Any other moments stick out from those early years of your career.

        "Came Back For You" is one of my first Hard Core records that got nominated for a GRAMMY, and Kanye [West] always says ... You know he did that [record], and Kanye was just a little kid with braces, and he was like, "Kim, I love you. I want to be a part of your label." I'm like, me? It was funny because he kind of wanted to roll with me. I was like, "that's a blessing," but I didn't know a thing about forming an artist or helping artists or stuff like that. I was like, "I love you any which way I can help you." He was like, "okay, I got some songs for you." He played "Came Back For You" and I was like, "this is the one." And that song got nominated for a GRAMMY, so when I see Kanye, Kanye goes, "Kim, you know that's the first song I've ever gotten nominated for a GRAMMY for. I was like, "see? I'm your good luck charm."… I love him. He's like my family.

        No doubt about it, you're a fashion icon, and a chameleon who’s able to switch it up. What is inspiring your looks these days?

        You know, it's funny. My mom, when she was younger, she looked just like Diana Ross… and she loved Diana Ross, so that made sense. And I used to always watch Lady Sings the Blues, my mom said, when I was young, I was like, "mommy, play it again. Play it again!" And she said I would just do all the moves and I would go in her closet and I would make the clothes try to resemble what was in that movie. So I always took that style with me, and so these days, I kind of feel like Diana Ross is inside.

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        I've been doing a lot more changes [in my new videos] because I wanted to bring that young Hollywood with the old Hollywood mix. I like happy mediums when it comes to anything. My music, my fashion ... That's just me. I like to be right in the middle. Not too over the top, but not too under dressed. I think, these days, I've just been looking for that chic look but still fly… A little bit of this, a little bit of that.

        Hip-hop and R&B is #1 right now with consumers, according to all the streaming data. How does it feel to see the genre you helped pioneer come out on top in 2018?

        Yeah. That's amazing. I think that the growth and the accomplishment in R&B and Hip Hop is just a great thing. There were times, even before I came into music, probably before I was born, when rap music was an underground thing. It would never make it mainstream, is what people thought. People like the Sugarhill Gang… I always did my homework. Even though I was young, a baby probably when they came out or whatever, as I got older, I did my homework, and I wanted to know all the female rappers that probably didn't know about... It's like they had to kind of break down doors for us.

        You broke down the doors for a lot of other people, too. And not just in music. In pop culture, fashion. So how does it feel to see your influence playing out around you? Any specific instances catch your eye?

        When Beyoncé dresses up like Lil' Kim on Halloween and calls it National Lil' Kim Day, I was living… I was like, "that is so awesome." And just to look at how Beyoncé's pictures next to mine, were exactly alike. She did not miss a beat. I'm talking about down to my mole, down to the necklace I wore, down to the color eyeshadow that I wore, down to the Chanel sign being spray painted in my blue wig. I was living. I love her for that. Thank you, Beyoncé. That was just a moment. I will never forget that. That was just so dope.

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        You have a beautiful daughter, Royal Reign. She just turned four. When do you think you'll give her permission to listen to a Lil' Kim record?

        You know what's so funny? When I'm recording now, she has her favorites. She liked "Nasty One" before it even came out… She loves the groove. She's very smart. She's very musically inclined, because we always played music around her. It's funny, because people think when you have a baby, you have to be very, very quiet. No. It's sometimes the opposite. Sometimes you have to play a little noise so that they can stay asleep. When it's too quiet, a little pin drop will wake them up. I kind of kept music around her, and so she loves it. It's funny because if there's songs with curses in it, she'll censor herself. She goes [silent pause] and she'll keep singing, so she knows the difference, and I like that. So that means it won't be hard to teach her when she gets older, right from wrong.

        I'm curious, outside of music, what are some things you enjoy? Maybe something that helps you relax or recharge your batteries. Do you have any surprising hobbies?

        I do like to play tennis. I have a tennis court at my house. Sometimes that helps, because it's like, if you're angry about something… Sometimes, it's just chilling in the back of the house with the baby, letting her ride the bike. Or sometimes it's just going out for ice cream. I like to drive around in the neighborhood. Driving in the car is really relaxing to me, so when I get to go on long trips, that's ... I get to kick back and relax…. What else is one of my hobbies? Shopping. Shopping, shopping, shopping [laughs]. It relaxes [me], but when it starts to get five hours later, I get really hungry and I still don't stop. I'm still like "Let's go to the next store," and everyone is like, "Kim, are you sure? We haven't eaten yet." I'm like, "no. We've got to go. Let's push through. Gotta push through. We've got to get those Louboutins by seven." [laughs]

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        SZA

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        BET Awards 2018: SZA, Migos, Jamie Foxx, Janelle Monáe, J. Cole & More

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        Find out who turned up, who turned heads and who took home the prizes at this year's BET Awards
        Nate Hertweck
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        Jun 25, 2018 - 8:46 am

        Los Angeles' Microsoft Theatre played host to the 2018 BET Awards on June 24, and the action was non-stop. Over the course of the evening, some of the biggest names in pop, rap, R&B, soul, gospel, and more were honored in between a barrage of blockbuster performances.

        GRAMMY winner Jamie Foxx served as host of the festivities and opened the show by joining Jay Rock for a revved-up performance of Rock's new single, "Win." Foxx then delivered his monologue and invited Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan to the stage to recite some of the most powerful lines from the film.

        DJ Khaled, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller took home the night's first award for Best Collaboration for "Wild Thoughts" from Khaled's 2017 album Grateful. Khaled brought his son Asahd to the stage to help him accept the award, and gave him a shoutout in his speech.

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        We're so proud of you @SZA for winning Best New Artist! #BETAwards. pic.twitter.com/HT8O4NkozC

        — BET (@BET) June 25, 2018

        SZA received the Best New Artist award, further solidifying her arrival as one of her generation's sharpest talents. The singer expressed gratitude and encouragement in her acceptance speech, saying, "Believe in yourself, 'cause I didn't even believe in myself, and things like this happen to me, so it this can happen to anybody. God bless everyone."

        The show's lineup of performances was full of surprises. Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, delivered an impromptu snippet of "This Is America." Meek Mill premiered a new song called "Stay Woke" featuring Miguel, and Migos recreated their "Soultrain"-inspired music video for "Walk It Talk It," with Foxx helping out in the roll of TV show host.

        YG, 2 Chainz and Big Sean joined Nicki Minaj for a run of three songs, including "Chun-Li," "Rich Sex" and the crew's newly released single, "Big Bank." H.E.R., real name Gabi Wilson, made a splash with performances of "Focus" and, calling upon Daniel Caesar for help, the sweet and soulful love song, "Best Part." Janelle Monaé performed "Jango Jane" from her latest album, Dirty Computers, and turned heads on the red carpet with her vibrant rainbow pride dress.

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        .@JanelleMonae celebrates #Pride at the #BETAwards in an AMAZING rainbow gown. Check out all of the best fashion from tonight's red carpet https://t.co/5Di5avmv8K pic.twitter.com/o23syrbxlZ

        — ET Canada (@ETCanada) June 25, 2018

        Rapper J. Cole chose to perform the lead-off cut from his latest album, KOD. His rendition of "Friends" featured cameos from Wale and Caesar as well as a dynamic performance from Cole, dramatic lighting and even a memorable dance sequence from a group of children. Snoop Dogg closed the show with a set of his classics mixed in with tunes from his new gospel project.

        Additional notable awards went to Beyoncé for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Kendrick Lamar for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Cardi B for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, and Lecrae and Tori Kelly for the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for their duet "I'll Find You." BET also honored two legends in their own right as GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Anita Baker and the company's influential president Debra Lee each received a lifetime achievement award.

        With a captivating mix of bold social statements, reverent award presentations, lively and heartfelt performances, up-and-coming stars, and musical icons, the 2018 BET Awards honored the best-of-the-best from both today and the past while also providing illuminating insight into the future of music.

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        From Queen to Curtis Mayfield to Judy Garland, which music biopic would you be most excited to watch?
        Nate Hertweck
        GRAMMYs
        Jun 8, 2018 - 8:39 am

        For the music lover, a great biopic can show the life and career of an artist beyond what can be heard on the record. With some heavy-hitting legends slated to get the biopic treatment soon, music fans and film fans alike have much to look forward to…

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        Which legendary artist's biopic would you be most excited to watch?

        The music biopic has become an art form all its own, requiring the perfect combination of the actor nailing the portrayal of the artist and the director ensuring the setting of era and scene transport the viewer – it's a tough task, no doubt. With several recent successful music biopics, such as last year's N.W.A tale Straight Outta Compton or this year's Christian group MercyMe film I Can Only Imagine, the stage is set for the next round of great music biographical films.

        Bohemian Rhapsody, the Queen biopic starring Rami Malek has a lot of steam behind it, with the movie's trailer premiering earlier this month. The film focuses on the life of iconic Queen frontman Freddy Mercury, and Malek's portrayal – if the trailer is any indication – is chillingly accurate. The film is set to hit theatres Nov. 2.

        Back in October of 2017, news surfaced of a biopic on GRAMMY winner Judy Garland featuring actress Renée Zellweger in the leading role. Earlier this year, fans got a sneak peek at Zellweger in character, generating even more buzz for the project. The film, titled Judy, is yet to see an official release date.

        Earlier this week, rumors of Andra Day possibly playing Billie Holiday in a new film devoted to the legendary jazz singer's life and career began stirring. Day, a GRAMMY nominee, seems like the perfect fit to capture Holliday's old soul and staggering talent. With Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels ("Empire") at the helm, the project seems to be in real motion.

        Few musical icons loom as large as the great Bob Marley. Now, Marley's son Ziggy is working with Paramount Pictures to bring his story to the big screen. While the project is still in the early stages with no writer, director or producers attached, Marley's name has become synonymous with the reggae genre and is beyond deserving of a cinematic telling.

        Last month, the film company Endemol Shine North America optioned Celia Cruz' 2005 autobiography for a potential television series with producer/director Kenny Ortega on board. The resulting film would show the Cuban singer, known as The Queen of Salsa, in a whole new light.

        GRAMMY-winning legend Lionel Richie acquired rights to the life story of soul-singing legend Curtis Mayfield back in October of 2017, and a definitive biopic is in the works. With Mayfield's widow behind the telling of his story, and Richie primed to work with his family to create an accurate and celebratory depiction, this could be one of the best music biopics yet.

        With so much of music and cultural history wrapped in the stories of these artists - from rock to reggae, salsa to soul - which story would you most like to see come to life on the silver screen?

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        Watch: Lady Gaga And Bradley Cooper In 'A Star Is Born' Trailer

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        Gaga and Cooper shine in the first glimpse at their new remake of the 1937 classic
        Nate Hertweck
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        Jun 7, 2018 - 7:37 am

        The impending release of A Star Is Born starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga has film buffs and music fans alike buzzing with anticipation. Now, the official trailer for the film has arrived, teasing Cooper and Gaga's on screen dynamic for the first time.

        Cooper, who also directed the film, plays road-worn country singer Jackson Maine. He discovers an unknown singer named Ally (Gaga) as she's just about to give up on her dream of making it big as a star. The duo fall in love off-stage as Maine revives Ally's passion for the spotlight on stage, but as her career surges, their relationship can't escape the pitfalls of stardom.

        The film marks Gaga's first leading role on the silver screen, and the trailer shows the GRAMMY-winning megastar in a new light. In the wake of the trailer's release, her loyal fans, the Little Monsters, took to Twitter to find inventive ways of expressing their excitement, including an elated retweet from GRAMMY nominee Katy Perry. 

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        It’s a dream come true and an honor to be a part of this incredible movie. Bradley's ability as a director, actor and musician is astounding. It’s called “A Star Is Born,” and I’m beyond thrilled for you to meet Jack and Ally. #AStarIsBorn https://t.co/L1rIawrzJ4

        — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 6, 2018

        The cast of Cooper's remake also features GRAMMY winner Dave Chappelle, plus seasoned actors Sam Elliott and Andrew Dice Clay. The original 1937 film starred Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. Two other remakes have been executed since, including the 1954 version starring GRAMMY winner Judy Garland and James Mason, and the 1976 version starring GRAMMY Winners Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. The 1976 film was a blockbuster, earning $80 million at the U.S. box office and yielding soundtrack that held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for six weeks.

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