Picking up the MB clues
Hi everyone, this blog will be an attempt to keep my friends and other site lurkers updated on what’s been going on in our little MB world. I only want to write about newsworthy items relevant to his career and life when it’s appropriate. The main reason I’m doing it is to stop repeating myself and stop having to search for previous posts. Since I’m on the site on a regular basis, I thought it would be helpful. :D Take care and hugs to all, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Comment by sylvie boisvert on March 31, 2017 at 2:58am
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Hi all, this is the latest vignette, the making of "I got a woman":
It was uploaded on Michael's YouTube channel and Sylvia shared the link, enjoy! That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, I have the link to the posted Tavis Smiley 24 minute interview:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/interviews/singer-songwriter-mi...
Just scroll down and click on the "Play video" button. BTW, I think we had the info too late. For my part, on the East Coast, the show comes on at 12:30 a.m., so it must have played yesterday, Wednesday morning. This is a truly wonderful interview of Michael's, like we haven't had in a long time. I feel Michael's interviews are better when longer because he has more time to get into his descriptions and explainations and in interviews, it just doesn't get better than Michael talking about music. :D I'm sure you'll enjoy. That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, I’m a bit late in the news, so get ready for updates! First, Michael did a Facebook live on Saturday and if you missed it like me, you can watch it here:
https://www.facebook.com/MBsings/videos/10155930874313154/
I have no idea how long it is though. Next, Michael will be on Tavis Smiley on PBS tonight the 29th. Here on the East Coast, it’s on at 12:30 a.m., but if you miss it, within 24 hours, you should be able to watch it here:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/interviews/singer-songwriter-mi...
Next, here are Michael’s upcoming appearances in the U.K.:
April 2nd - Sunday Brunch
April 3rd
The Wright Stuff - 9:15 a.m.
Steve Wright Afternoon Show - 12 noon
Jo Good Radio London - 1 p.m.
The Nightly Show - 10 p.m. hosted by Bradley Walsh
April 4th
Good Morning Britain - 8:20 a.m.
TalkRadio - 9:15 a.m.
Virgin Radio - 10 a.m.
Magic Radio - 11:30 a.m.
and in Germany:
April 8th
Carmen Nabel
The show "Welcome to Carmen Nebel" will be recorded on April 8, 2017 in the GETEC Arena in Magdeburg.
On TV, the show will then be broadcast on Thursday, April 13, 2017, 08:15 pm, on ZDF.
(Thanks to Katrin from Berlin for this info)
Lastly, here is an article shared by both Katia and Sylvia:
Michael Bolton responds to people hooking up to his music, suggests best track: Watch! | 9TheFIX
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Michael Bolton has the best response to people hooking up to his music, suggests ideal track
By Britt Middleton • 11 hours ago
From new music to acting gigs, Michael Bolton explains why now's the best time in his career.
The man with the silky-smooth voice, Michael Bolton is fully aware of his reputation as the musician whose music you play when you want to "get it on" with that special someone.
"The funniest thing was the first time a journalist asked me how I feel knowing that children are being conceived listening to my music. I blushed and I was uncomfortable and then I realized, of course, I should have thought of that. It's what people do," the icon said in an exclusive interview with TheFIX in Los Angeles.
And if you're wondering which song he suggests to do the deed: "Probably, historically, it's 'When a Man Loves a Woman'. It's not something I wrote, but I wouldn't suggest 'How am I Supposed to Live Without You' for the mood," he mused.
His music's love-making powers was the subject of his recent comedy special for Netflix, Michael Bolton's Big Sexy Valentine's Day Special. In it, he's tasked by Santa Claus to host a telethon and perform so well that it creates 75,000 pregnancies, all because old Saint Nick made a surplus of gifts this year. Nope, we couldn't make this up if we wanted to.
But in all seriousness, the 64-year-old singer is totally cool with exploring his irreverent side and doesn't take himself too seriously these days. It started with "Jack Sparrow", his viral hit with The Lonely Island from 2011, which has more than 165 million views on YouTube to date. He says he and Lonely Island creators Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone still get together to celebrate each time it racks up another 50 million views.
Michael Bolton as the sly Captain Jack Sparrow. Image: YouTube
We laugh about it all the time," said Michael.
There's even more comedy acting gigs for him on the horizon, including a forthcoming cameo on ABC's Fresh Off the Boat.
"It is a lot of fun right now," he said. "It's more fun in a lot of ways because as much as I love touring, and I believe I always will, singing live is still the first passion. But comedy and laughter have always been so important to me. And now I have permission, because of The Lonely Island guys coming to me and pitching the Jack Sparrow concept."
Last month, Michael released his 27th album, Songs of Cinema, an ode to the world's most iconic films. The 10-track collection includes the hits "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca, "Old Time Rock and Roll" from Risky Business, and a duet with Dolly Parton of "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard. He even did a new rendition of "Jack Sparrow", of course inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean.
A long time lover of films, Michael explained why this new album was a perfect fit.
"I love the whole body of music. It's music that we all love from movies that we pretty much all love," said the legendary singer, who has sold more than 65 million albums and singles worldwide over the course of three decades in music.
"I love singing the range of it...the duet with Dolly Parton for 'I Will Always Love You'," he said about his favourite part of the recording process. "Now, that makes me look forward to the opportunity to sing it live on the right show together."
Michael's new album, Songs of Cinema, is available for purchase now.
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TheFIX interview
http://thefix.nine.com.au/2017/03/29/11/27/exclusive-michael-bolton...
There’s apparently a video, so good luck finding it. That is the news for now, thanks to all who posted and contributed to sharing all those goodies and thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Gail just posted the air dates for the "Fresh off the boat" episodes and here they are:
"The episodes of Fresh off the Boat will air
Ep. 322 - 5/9/17Ep. 323 - 5/16/17so check your local listings for time and channel in your area."
That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, I got this news from both Katia and Sylvia who just posted it:
Michael Bolton to guest in Fresh Off the Boat season finale_Entertainment Weekly
Michael Bolton to guest in Fresh Off the Boat season finale
Dan Snierson@dansnierson
Posted on March 22, 2017 at 12:45pm EDT
ABC/Michael Ansell; Monica Schipper/FilmMagic
The season finale of Fresh Off the Boat is a two-part extravaganza titled “This Is Us” and “This Isn’t Us,” but for now you can just call it Fresh Off the Bolton.
The season 3 finale of the ABC family comedy will feature Michael Bolton as a guest star — and a possible business partner for the Huangs, EW has learned.
The Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling singer will appear as himself in the two-part season finale that is slated to air in early May. As you will come to learn, Bolton must be in Orlando 183 days of the year’s 365 days for tax reasons. And now, aiming to expand his investment empire, he approaches Louis (Randall Park) about buying a stake in the restaurant.
Bolton’s recent pop-culture credits include Two and a Half Men, Glee, and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Last month on Netflix, he headlined Michael Bolton’s Big, Sex Valentine’s Day Special.
Fresh Off the Boat airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC.
http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/22/michael-bolton-fresh-off-the-boat-final....
So, Michael twice on TV: that works for me! That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, Gail just posted this in the "New TV appearances..." thread:
“Hollywood Game Night,” hosted by Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch, returns for a fifth season with celebrities such as Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz andJustin Hartley from “This Is Us,” and Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash and Nico Santos from “Superstore,” as well as Michael Bolton, NE-YO, Natalie Morales, Mike Colter, Chris Hardwick, Margaret Cho, Gabby Douglas, Matt Iseman, Taye Diggs, RuPaul and many more who will join in the fun as they face off in hilarious party games.
In the series, two contestants are transported from their everyday lives into a once-in-a-lifetime night of fun and celebration as they step beyond the velvet rope and rub shoulders with some of their favorite celebrities and compete for the chance to win up to $25,000. This season features new party games and the winning contestant will be able to choose two celebrities to help them win the grand prize.
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"Hollywood Game Night" is/will be on Mondays on NBC at 10:00 p.m. EST. I'm sure we'll get plenty of reminders before August 7th. That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi again everyone, I was waiting to see if there would be more before I posted, but I've been sitting on these for a while, so I thought I might as well post. These are little vignette videos like Michael had done for the "Gems" album:
the making of “when a man loves a woman” 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4KGDqCxFRs&feature=youtu.be&a
The making of “Cupid”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueCw_WuOjm4&feature=youtu.be&a
The making of “As time goes by”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnwigfnbQhA
The making of “I heard it through the grapevine”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHXQXuhwqA&feature=youtu.be&a
The making of “I will always love you”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNQ1ok0h8ZQ
If more pop up, I'll be sure to add them. That's the news for now, thanks again for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, this is an article Sylvia just posted:
Michael Bolton’s Fight Against Domestic Violence | New York Minute Magazine
March 16, 2017
Jenna Salisburry
The virtually ageless Michael Bolton, known for his hit ’80s pop songs, is also an Anti-Violence Against Women activist. Through his organization, The Michael Bolton Charities, Bolton works to defend the safety of women and children within their own homes and to support multiple foundations that save women from domestic violence. Additionally, Bolton has attended various rallies in Washington, D.C. to raise both awareness and support of the effort to end domestic violence against women.
Millennials may recognize Bolton from parody band The Lonely Island’s viral hit, “Jack Sparrow“, in which he portrayed a satirized version of himself. The video garnered over 164 million views on YouTube. However, fans may not be aware of Bolton’s extensive work in fighting and preventing domestic violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in four women and one in seven men have suffered severe physical violence inflicted by a spouse or partner, with women between the ages of 18-24 being the primary and most common victims.
Prompted by his role as the father of three daughters and grandfather of two granddaughters, Bolton became incredibly dedicated to the cause that affects so many young women, girls, and families every day. During the 2015 National Organization for Women rally in Washington, Bolton appealed to Congress, asking them to reauthorize the anti-domestic violence law, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Bolton himself had been a full proponent and lobbyist for the act when it was originally passed in the mid ’90s.
In 1993, Bolton founded and launched The Michael Bolton Charities. Since its conception, the organization has worked towards offering aid to victims of domestic violence, particularly women and children. Partnering with like-minded coalition groups, The Michael Bolton Charities lobby for policies centered on protecting against and preventing domestic violence, spreading awareness, and educating others on the issue. The charities recently created a specialized music therapy program that will hopefully be installed in domestic violence confidential shelters to assist victims in coping with trauma and the aftermath of experiencing physical and emotional abuse.
Currently, Bolton is enacting plans to bring a Family Justice Center (FJC) to his hometown of New Haven, Connecticut. Family Justice Centers already have branches throughout New York, including locations in Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island. The project is set to be completed within the next year.
In addition to preventing domestic violence, Bolton’s non-profit also focuses on assisting underserved communities. In 2015, Bolton used $250,000 of his own money towards redefining the public’s ideas of inner city Detroit by creating a documentary that will bring Detroit into the forefront of the public eye in a positive and productive way.
Bolton’s charity program also gifts grants to organizations centered on family aid, such as New York City’s Meals on Wheels and other Domestic Violence Crisis Centers within the Connecticut and New York area.
http://www.newyorkminutemag.com/michael-boltons-fight-against-domes...
You gotta love how they describe Michael... :D That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, here's an article Katia shared with me that was posted prior to last night's show:
Get in the mood for love with Michael Bolton - Press Enterprise http://www.pe.com/articles/saturday-827205-casino-spotlight.html
Get in the mood for love with Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton will perform at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella on Saturday, March 11.
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By Jackie Moe / jmoe@scng.com
Published: March 10, 2017 Updated: 12:00 p.m.
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Mushy love and sappy romance is synonymous with one soft rock balladeer: Michael Bolton.
With more than 53 million albums and singles sold worldwide and a career that spans over four decades, Bolton has become a household name in the pop rock genre. He and his signature raspy vocals will perform at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella Saturday, March 11.
Bolton said he is always conscious of performing what his fans want to hear – his greatest hits. Known for classic ballads, such as “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” “When a Man Loves a Woman” and “That’s What Love is All About,” the singer, who now has 27 albums in his catalog, said each of his songs has a special meaning behind them for him and his fans.
Because of this, Bolton said he understands the importance of performing the songs his audience knows, while at the same time, introducing new varieties to keep his concerts fresh.
“I often get messages and letters about certain songs that marked important moments in their lives and so they are coming to celebrate those experiences,” said Bolton, “I also like to introduce my audience to new musical genres and guests. Every time I record a new album, we incorporate a few of those songs into the set, so the repertoire is always evolving.”
For many longtime artists, staple songs tend to feel monotonous after years of performing them, but Bolton said his classics have their own unique story, which makes them extra valuable for him to perform.
“'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ is especially emotional for me because it was a song I wrote when I was a struggling artist, and when Laura Branigan’s recording made it to number one, that song changed my life and the life of my family,” said Bolton, “When I recorded it later and it went to number one again, earning me a Grammy, well, my career was off. Everything changed.”
Bolton’s 1991 Grammy Award-winning cover song “When a Man Loves a Woman” also holds a special place in his heart:
“It represented me standing up to my label, who didn’t want me to put the song on the album because of the Percy Sledge version that was still being played on the radio,” said Bolton, “But I went with my instinct, which was to pay homage to one of my heroes, stand up to the mic and give it all I had. That song became my second Grammy and my biggest hit.”
Bolton is very active on his social media, consistently posting photos and updates of his whereabouts on Twitter and Facebook, and even asking for feedback from his fans last year about what songs he should record for his new 10-track album, "Songs of Cinema," which features tributes to iconic movies. Songs include “As Time Goes By” from “Casablanca,” “I’ve Got a Woman” from “Ray,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz.”
“Social media has been amazing. At first I admit I was a bit skeptical and maybe surprised to see what fans wanted to hear or see, like me with my cup of coffee,” said Bolton, “But it’s really cool to be able to get their personal comments and also with my recent album ‘Songs of Cinema,’ to get their input in what they would like to listen to next.”
The album also features a duet of “I Will Always Love You” with Dolly Parton (from “The Bodyguard”), who Bolton said was especially an honor because she wrote the song. He has revealed a playful side to his career, like his ‘Saturday Night Live’ digital short with Lonely Island “Captain Jack Sparrow” – which is also featured on the new album – and the 2015 “Funny or Die” video where he pokes fun of himself as Michael Bolton on the movie “Office Space.”
And he's been all over Netflix with the new variety special “Michael Bolton’s Big Sexy Valentine’s Day Special,” which features the pop singer performing classic hits amongst a variety of sketches with popular comedians, including Lonely Island’s Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone, Sarah Silverman, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph and Casey Wilson.
Although he has had fun with the comedy bits, Bolton said he stays focused with his music career, consistently writing and touring. Now 64, he said his best advice is “don’t ever give up” and his fans can expect “more music, more television, more comedy and more live performances” in the years to come.
Michael Bolton
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella
Tickets: $56-$86
Information: 800-585-3737; www.spotlight29.com
That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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Hi everyone, OMG, Sylvia just posted this on YouTube, from the Japanese release of "Songs of cinema", Michael's magnificent rendition of Leon Russell's "A song for you":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR_oiwhCdLU
Ah, seriously, I can't stop playing it! Enjoy! That's the news for now, thanks for reading, sincerely, Sylvie :D
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