Robbie Robertson Remembered By The Band’s Former Tour Manager – Billboard

[ad_1] Jonathan Taplin, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker who produced Martin Scorcese’s first film, Mean Streets, and has written books including The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires Are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars and Crypto, served as tour manager for The Band from 1969 through 1976’s The Last Waltz. Taplin remained close with … Read more

Disney+ is cracking down on password sharing now too

[ad_1] Disney+ is planning to crack down on password sharing, copying Netflix‘s unpopular move earlier this year. CEO Bob Iger revealed that Disney is “actively exploring ways to address account sharing” during the company’s third quarter earnings call on Wednesday. Noting that this issue is “a real priority” for Disney, Iger stated that these measures … Read more

Where to Buy Online – Billboard

[ad_1] All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Last month, Montblanc debuted the MTB 03, its first-ever in-ear headphones. The new addition to the luxury brand’s tech category … Read more

The Band & More Who Have Received Lifetime Honors at Both Grammys & Junos  – Billboard

[ad_1] The death of Robbie Robertson on Wednesday (Aug. 9) has put a spotlight on The Band, the ground-breaking group in which he teamed with Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel. The Band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1989 and received a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in … Read more