Jonas Brothers holding family roast
Netflix has announced “Jonas Brothers Family Roast,” a new comedy special, will premiere
Nov. 23.
Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas will be featured in Netflix’s first family roast special, hosted by Kenan Thompson.
Billed as a celebration of “the universal truth that no one can get under your skin quite like your own family,” “Jonas Brothers Family Roast” will feature sketches, songs, games and special guests all meant to tease the brothers about their lives and careers — which have included years as a band, separate solo stints, acting, reality television, high-profile exes, marriages and babies.
Special guests announced so far include Pete Davidson, Niall Horan, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, John Legend,
Lilly Singh and Jack Whitehall.
Banjoist Osborne dies:
Bluegrass musician and singer Sonny Osborne, whose fast banjo licks turned “Rocky Top” into a hit with the Osborne Brothers, has died. Alison Brown, a Grammy-winning banjo player, said Osborne, 84, died Sunday.
With his older brother, Bobby, who sang and played the mandolin, the bluegrass legends were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won a CMA Award and help popularize and modernize the genre.
“Rocky Top,” written by songwriting couple Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, was released in 1967, but they had no idea how big the song would become. It became an anthem for the University of Tennessee-Knoxville football team and one of the official state songs of Tennessee.
Sonny Osborne has also been credited as an innovator in the genre, using double banjos and six-string banjos on stage and in recordings. Other songs the brothers were known for include “Ruby Are You Mad” and “Tennessee Hound Dog.”
Vandross estate reaches deal:
The estate of legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Primary Wave Music that sees the company acquiring a stake in the late artist’s publishing, master recording income stream, and name and likeness rights.
The company will continue a long-term partnership with the estate to manage all assets. Sources report the deal is in the $40 million range.
Over the course of a three-plus-decade career, Vandross sold over 40 million records worldwide and won eight Grammy Awards. Vandross died of a heart attack at age 54 in 2005.
Hilton docuseries set for November:
Peacock has announced that the docuseries “Paris in Love” will begin streaming Nov. 11.
The 13-part wedding series will follow Hilton as she discovers the road to the altar has a few unexpected turns along the way as she prepares to marry successful venture capitalist Carter Reum. In the midst of planning, Hilton navigates adulthood, a demanding work schedule and plans for her future.