A lot of the best music comes from dark places. Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors album includes a tribute to a friend who died tragically. Sadly, the song did not perform well. Then, Lauper managed to accomplish what she wanted to do with a different song.
Cyndi Lauper wrote a song for ‘True Colors’ inspired by Burt Bacharach
During a 2019 Interview article, Lauper discussed the origin of her song “Boy Blue.” “At that time, there was a popular song called ‘That’s What Friends Are For,’ and one of my closest friends, Gregory, was dying of AIDS,” she said. “He said to me, “Cyn, you gotta write a song like ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ for me.” I’m thinking, ‘Oh, great. Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest American songwriters, wrote that.'” Lauper felt the pressure to match Bacharach’s talent.
Lauper discussed her feelings on “Boy Blue.
Cyndi Lauper wrote a song for ‘True Colors’ inspired by Burt Bacharach
During a 2019 Interview article, Lauper discussed the origin of her song “Boy Blue.” “At that time, there was a popular song called ‘That’s What Friends Are For,’ and one of my closest friends, Gregory, was dying of AIDS,” she said. “He said to me, “Cyn, you gotta write a song like ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ for me.” I’m thinking, ‘Oh, great. Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest American songwriters, wrote that.'” Lauper felt the pressure to match Bacharach’s talent.
Lauper discussed her feelings on “Boy Blue.
- 12/25/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The bets music is honest. Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” is one of the best pop ballads ever written. Lauper didn’t write the song, but she said it came from an earnest place in her life. The tune was also covered by one of the biggest alternative artists of the past 10 years.
Cyndi Lauper’s ‘True Colors’ was a tribute to her abused friend
“True Colors” was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, the same team behind Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” During a 2014 interview with The Denver Post, Lauper discussed what she was thinking when she sang her most famous ballad. “When I recorded that song, a very good friend of mine was dying from AIDS,” she said. “He had a horrific childhood. He had been abused.
“The main reason he was abused was because he was gay,” she added. “He became homeless really young. When he was dying,...
Cyndi Lauper’s ‘True Colors’ was a tribute to her abused friend
“True Colors” was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, the same team behind Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” During a 2014 interview with The Denver Post, Lauper discussed what she was thinking when she sang her most famous ballad. “When I recorded that song, a very good friend of mine was dying from AIDS,” she said. “He had a horrific childhood. He had been abused.
“The main reason he was abused was because he was gay,” she added. “He became homeless really young. When he was dying,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Whether it’s the conclusion of juggernaut hits or new shows that sparked conversation, the television medium delivered in 2023.
The anticipated adaptation of “Daisy Jones & the Six” kept us dancing (and crying) in the spring, while the brilliantly devastating conclusion of “Succession” left us catching our breath in May. “The Last of Us” reminded us of the real emotional stakes of a zombie apocalypse, and Netflix’s “Beef” showed us the depths a person can go to when seeking retribution.
The historic Hollywood double strikes delayed the returns of our favorite broadcast series in the fall, but streaming series like “The Buccaneers” and “The Curse,” and linear hits like “The Golden Bachelor” and “Fargo” kept us glued to our screens this year.
Check out TheWrap’s staff picks for the best TV shows of 2023 below.
The cast of “Abbott Elementary.” (ABC)
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
The second season of “Abbott Elementary...
The anticipated adaptation of “Daisy Jones & the Six” kept us dancing (and crying) in the spring, while the brilliantly devastating conclusion of “Succession” left us catching our breath in May. “The Last of Us” reminded us of the real emotional stakes of a zombie apocalypse, and Netflix’s “Beef” showed us the depths a person can go to when seeking retribution.
The historic Hollywood double strikes delayed the returns of our favorite broadcast series in the fall, but streaming series like “The Buccaneers” and “The Curse,” and linear hits like “The Golden Bachelor” and “Fargo” kept us glued to our screens this year.
Check out TheWrap’s staff picks for the best TV shows of 2023 below.
The cast of “Abbott Elementary.” (ABC)
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
The second season of “Abbott Elementary...
- 12/19/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas, Dessi Gomez, Sharon Knolle, Kayla Cobb, Lucas Manfredi, Drew Taylor, Loree Seitz, Adam Chitwood, Raquel 'Rocky' Harris, Andi Ortiz, Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Today (Tuesday August 8 2023), ABC broadcasts an episode of “General Hospital“.
We’ve got the scoop on everything you need to know about the upcoming episode, including if it’s new, the time, cast, how to watch and all the episode details!
General Hospital Episode Summary
Valentin finds himself in a challenging situation, hinting at potential confrontations and emotional moments. Gregory and Tracy spar, setting the stage for potential conflicts and intense interactions. Olivia provides Eddie with food for thought, leading to intriguing conversations and emotional moments. Cody enlists Brook Lynn’s help, hinting at potential partnerships and intriguing developments. Finn and Elizabeth share a close moment, creating heartfelt interactions and potential emotional connections.
General Hospital Preview Is Today’s Episode New or a Repeat?
Today’s “General Hospital” episode is new.
What Time is Today’s Episode On?
Today’s “General Hospital” episode will be broadcast on ABC at 3:00Pm Et/Pt.
We’ve got the scoop on everything you need to know about the upcoming episode, including if it’s new, the time, cast, how to watch and all the episode details!
General Hospital Episode Summary
Valentin finds himself in a challenging situation, hinting at potential confrontations and emotional moments. Gregory and Tracy spar, setting the stage for potential conflicts and intense interactions. Olivia provides Eddie with food for thought, leading to intriguing conversations and emotional moments. Cody enlists Brook Lynn’s help, hinting at potential partnerships and intriguing developments. Finn and Elizabeth share a close moment, creating heartfelt interactions and potential emotional connections.
General Hospital Preview Is Today’s Episode New or a Repeat?
Today’s “General Hospital” episode is new.
What Time is Today’s Episode On?
Today’s “General Hospital” episode will be broadcast on ABC at 3:00Pm Et/Pt.
- 8/6/2023
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
Hey, "General Hospital" fans. We're back on the scene to give you another new, General Hospital spoiler session. In this one, we're going to chat it up about what's going down in tomorrow's new, August 1, 2023 edition. We were able to get a hold of another group of official teaser descriptions for the August 1, 2023 episode from the folks over at ABC by way of their official, August 1, 2023 episode synopsis. So, that's what we'll be taking a look at for this spoiler session. Let's go. First off, it sounds like tomorrow's new, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 episode will serve up some very interesting, intense, dramatic and possible emotional scenes as a case gets made. Ava gets questioned. A major decision gets made. Somebody gets some reassurance. Gregory receives a warning and more.
- 8/1/2023
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
National Geographic’s new six-part series Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory finds the BAFTA Award winner traveling across the globe to capture wildlife on video in ways they’ve never been seen before. Gregory, using drones and state-of-the-art cameras, reveals the secret lives of killer whales, African wild dogs, devil rays, and forest elephants known as the tuskers.
Bertie Gregory hosts and serves as director of photography on his visits to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Botswana, Patagonia, Indonesia, and the Central African Republicon. Gregory’s joined by directors/producers Will West, Maddie Close, Spencer Millsap, Mark McClean, and James Brickell in this extensive exploration of extraordinary animals. Wildstar’s Anwar Mamon executive produces along with National Geographic’s Drew Jones.
All six episodes will stream on Disney+ on September 13, 2023.
National Geographic offered this description of the new series:
In Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, viewers will get the...
Bertie Gregory hosts and serves as director of photography on his visits to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Botswana, Patagonia, Indonesia, and the Central African Republicon. Gregory’s joined by directors/producers Will West, Maddie Close, Spencer Millsap, Mark McClean, and James Brickell in this extensive exploration of extraordinary animals. Wildstar’s Anwar Mamon executive produces along with National Geographic’s Drew Jones.
All six episodes will stream on Disney+ on September 13, 2023.
National Geographic offered this description of the new series:
In Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, viewers will get the...
- 7/28/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Quinta Brunson is entering the “Abbott Elementary” episode “Teacher Conference” as her 2023 Emmy Award submission for Best Comedy Actress. The episode aired on February 22 and is the 16th episode of the second season of the ABC sitcom.
In this installment, the Abbott Elementary teachers attend the weekend-long Pennsylvania Educational Conference for the Southeast Area. No one shares Janine’s (Brunson) excitement for the seminars, but Gregory (Tyler James Williams) tags along, needing a distraction from his breakup with Amber (Naté Jones). The two get drunk and sneak into an exhibit, where they kiss. Back at school, they both try to dismiss the kiss as nothing.
SEETaraji P. Henson interview: ‘Abbott Elementary’
Brunson, who won Best Comedy Writing last year for “Abbott Elementary,” received three nominations this year to bring her career total to six. This is her second straight Best Comedy Actress bid. She...
In this installment, the Abbott Elementary teachers attend the weekend-long Pennsylvania Educational Conference for the Southeast Area. No one shares Janine’s (Brunson) excitement for the seminars, but Gregory (Tyler James Williams) tags along, needing a distraction from his breakup with Amber (Naté Jones). The two get drunk and sneak into an exhibit, where they kiss. Back at school, they both try to dismiss the kiss as nothing.
SEETaraji P. Henson interview: ‘Abbott Elementary’
Brunson, who won Best Comedy Writing last year for “Abbott Elementary,” received three nominations this year to bring her career total to six. This is her second straight Best Comedy Actress bid. She...
- 7/26/2023
- by Joyce Eng and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
During multi-hyphenate Sheryl Lee Ralph’s 46-year career, she’s been a trailblazing force. Since her debut in Sidney Poitier’s A Piece of the Action or her lauded turn in Dreamgirls on Broadway in 1981, which landed her a Tony nomination, Ralph’s been making a major impression. These days, she’s back to school on ABC’s mockumentary Abbott Elementary. Her role as the wise and wise-cracking teacher Barbara Howard earned Ralph her first Emmy win, making her the second Black woman to win for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She discusses the joy of playing Barbara Howard and their personal connection.
Deadline: Barbara’s progression between seasons is more dynamic, from protecting Janine [creator Quinta Brunson] from her estranged mother to concealing her stressors from her colleagues. What storyline resonated with you most?
Sheryl Lee Ralph: For me, this season was interesting because I am so well...
Deadline: Barbara’s progression between seasons is more dynamic, from protecting Janine [creator Quinta Brunson] from her estranged mother to concealing her stressors from her colleagues. What storyline resonated with you most?
Sheryl Lee Ralph: For me, this season was interesting because I am so well...
- 6/6/2023
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
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