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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chuck Mangione, whose songs found new life on 'King of the Hill,' dead at 84
Chuck Mangione, a prolific composer and musician who released 30 albums over his career, died July 22, a statement from his family confirmed. He was 84. "The family of Chuck Mangione is deeply saddened to share that Chuck peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Rochester, New York, on July 22, 2025," the statement, shared July 24 with the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, part of the USA TODAY Network, read. A celebrated composer and virtuoso flugelhorn and trumpet player, Mangione began taking music lessons at the age of 8 and played in a jazz combo with his pianist brother, Gap, during his high school years. Mangione went on to study at the Eastman School of Music, graduating in 1963 with a bachelor's degree in music education, later returning to teach and direct the school's jazz ensemble. He then parlayed a musical upbringing into a successful solo career, selling millions of records and receiving numerous awards, including two Grammys. His 1977 single "Feels So Good," off an album of the same name, reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard albums chart in 1978, bested only by the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack. Hank Hill and drone-delivered Alamo beer in first look of 'King of the Hill' revival "Feels So Good" also became an ongoing bit on the animated TV series "King of the Hill," where it was frequently referenced, with Mangione himself nabbing a recurring voice-acting role. Even before his death, Mangione's wide-ranging music career was memorialized in the American songbook. In 2009, he donated some of his music memorabilia to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Among the items: his signature brown felt hat, scores to his most important works, photos, albums and even an animation cell from "King of The Hill." This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Chuck Mangione dead: 'Feel So Good' musician was 84 Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chuck Mangione, whose songs found new life on 'King of the Hill,' dead at 84
Chuck Mangione, a prolific composer and musician who released 30 albums over his career, died July 22, a statement from his family confirmed. He was 84. "The family of Chuck Mangione is deeply saddened to share that Chuck peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Rochester, New York, on July 22, 2025," the statement, shared July 24 with the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, part of the USA TODAY Network, read. A celebrated composer and virtuoso flugelhorn and trumpet player, Mangione began taking music lessons at the age of 8 and played in a jazz combo with his pianist brother, Gap, during his high school years. Mangione went on to study at the Eastman School of Music, graduating in 1963 with a bachelor's degree in music education, later returning to teach and direct the school's jazz ensemble. He then parlayed a musical upbringing into a successful solo career, selling millions of records and receiving numerous awards, including two Grammys. His 1977 single "Feels So Good," off an album of the same name, reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard albums chart in 1978, bested only by the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack. Hank Hill and drone-delivered Alamo beer in first look of 'King of the Hill' revival "Feels So Good" also became an ongoing bit on the animated TV series "King of the Hill," where it was frequently referenced, with Mangione himself nabbing a recurring voice-acting role. Even before his death, Mangione's wide-ranging music career was memorialized in the American songbook. In 2009, he donated some of his music memorabilia to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Among the items: his signature brown felt hat, scores to his most important works, photos, albums and even an animation cell from "King of The Hill."
The National
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Media Watch: When political cartoons overstep the mark
Welcome to this week's Media Watch! On the back of an almighty row between former Labour MP Zarah Sultana and The Observer that broke out on Monday, we delve into the archives this week to look at the tricky subject of political cartoons and when artists take them just that bit too far. Observer slated for 'racist' cartoon On page 33 of Sunday's edition of The Observer, a cartoon by Saffron Swire was published mocking a new party set to be created by Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn. The busy and colourful cartoon depicted an 'invitation' to Jeremy Corbyn's 'party'. The ex-Labour leader was dressed in a Saturday Night Fever style red outfit branded with the Communist Party logo. Whatever your political ties, you can clearly see the fun and satire in this. Brownfacing a box of raisins and mocking my surname. Exactly what you'd expect from a right-wing hack who is the daughter of an aristocrat and ex-Tory MP. — Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) July 20, 2025 But another part of the image caused issues for The Observer. In the corner there was an image of a "goodie bag" containing a box of raisins saying "Zarah Sultanas" on it, with the image of a "brownfaced" version of the famous Sun-Maid woman. Sultana was furious and this fury did not dissipate when The Observer issued a one-line apology saying it would remove the cartoon from its site. This is mealy-mouthed and refuses to call it what it is: racism. It doesn't even have the decency to name me, let alone offer a direct apology. Supine journalism from The Observer, but sadly that's what we've come to expect from the mainstream media. — Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) July 21, 2025 She accused the paper of racism, as did many others which ultimately forced bosses into taking down the cartoon. Sultana said: 'This is mealy-mouthed and refuses to call it what it is: racism. "It doesn't even have the decency to name me, let alone offer a direct apology. 'Supine journalism from The Observer, but sadly that's what we've come to expect from the mainstream media." Cartoons are meant to be satirical, they are meant to challenge ideas and make people laugh, but this is a classic example of how they can sometimes overstep the line, and it's not the first time it's happened. SNP first ministers 'hanged' A cartoon for The Times by Peter Brookes proved unpopular last year as it depicted Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf with their heads in nooses shaped like the SNP logo. John Swinney, who at the time was expected to be confirmed as the SNP's new leader, was shown putting his head into a fourth noose and saying: 'I'm the continuity candidate.' Brookes shared the image and saw his cartoon labelled 'distasteful' and 'sick'. Andrew Neil also sparked uproar when he shared the cartoon on social media calling it 'brilliant'. Again, what could have been quite an amusing cartoon about the SNP's leadership struggles at the time just took things way too far. SNP figures on crosses Sadly this was a pretty familiar pattern from Brookes. The year before, the cartoonist released a drawing of Yousaf, Sturgeon and ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell tied to Saltire crosses. It has the caption: 'Always look on the bright side of life'. The cartoon was described as 'unhinged'. Then SNP president Michael Russell said at the time: 'It illustrates the contempt that The Times at ownership and management level has for the SNP.' Decapitated Sturgeon And as if hanging and sacrificing her on a cross was not enough, political cartoonist Dave Brown was also slated in 2023 for another 'grotesque' image. Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scottish FM & out come the cliches & stereotypes of Scotland. We get tartanry, bagpipes, hills & glens. Along with the portrayal of violence towards women in public life. Below from Dave Brown & Patrick Blower. — Gerry Hassan (@GerryHassan) February 15, 2023 The cartoonist depicted the then-first minster playing the bagpipes in a kilt with her severed head on the ground next to her. It followed Sturgeon's announcement she would step down as First Minister. The image was published in The Independent, which referred to Sturgeon as the "Margaret Thatcher of Scotland".
Winnipeg Free Press
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
John Travolta spotted in Winnipeg shooting JFK/Mafia movie 'November 1963'
Actor John Travolta (Pulp Fiction, Grease, Saturday Night Fever) was spotted Wednesday on set in the parking lot of the Red Top Restaurant on St. Mary's Road. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. He is in town shooting November 1963, a look at Mafia involvement in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The film, which also stars Mandy Patinkin and Dermot Mulroney, is due in theatres in 2026. DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI / DAVID LIPNOWSKI /
MTV Lebanon
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- MTV Lebanon
Jeffrey Katzenberg: The rise of the man who changed the animation game
Disney is the home of dreams and fairytales, it was built by the sheer determination and self-belief of one man who dared to pursue his dream, Walt Disney. It came as a shock that another magnificent man, just as talented, a man with a vision, was handed the short end of the stick at Disney. Jeffrey Katzenberg was given the boot at Disney despite having helped revive the animation empire. The man deserved a promotion and a raise, but they rewarded him with a pink slip. This goes to show that life isn't fair. However, his story doesn't end here. In fact, let's go back to the beginning. Jeffrey got his start as an assistant in Paramount. Only a year later, he got promoted to working directly under Michael Eisner who valued him for his many skills including but not limited to his instincts, speed and work ethic. Katzenberg took off like a rocket and produced hits like Grease, Beverly Hills Cop, and Saturday Night Fever. The man was on fire. As 1984 rolled around, Michael embarked on Disney as CEO and boarded Jeffrey with him just as Disney animation was sinking. Stalled projects, low profits, the timing was perfect to make some serious waves. Katzenberg to the rescue! He restructured the animation division and created a phenomenal hit: The Little Mermaid, a personal favorite of mine. And the hits just kept on coming! Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King. Katzenberg didn't just salvage Disney animation, he flipped its script on its head changing the animation game. Naturally, Katzenberg requested a share of the profits. Lo and behold, Eisner refused. The nerve on that guy. Instead of giving credit where credit is due, Disney fired Katzenberg, the home of dreams crushed Jeffrey's. The animation phenom didn't stay out of the game for long. He soon teamed up with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen and co-founded Dreamworks SKG in 1994. Disney's new worthy opponent was created and went on to release Shrek in 2001, an open satire of Disney. We can all agree that it was a smash hit, the Academy agreed as well. It gave the movie the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature, marking the industry officially shifting. Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon are some of the fun movies Dreamworks gave life to. In 2016, Jeffrey made some serious bank. He sold Dreamworks Animation for 3.8 billion with his cut being 500 million dollars. The Good Guy always wins, even if he was fired by the organization that sold us on fairytales. He rewrote the playbook that Once Upon a Time belonged to Disney. Dreams really do come true!
