Hollywood Pays Tribute to “Beautiful Soul” Ed Asner – The Hollywood Reporter

In the wake of Ed Asner’s death on Sunday, Hollywood figures took to social media to pay tribute to the seven-time Emmy-winner who charmed audiences with his roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Up. He was 91. Ted Sarandos, co-CEO and chief content officer at Netflix, was among those who paid tribute. “He was … Read more

CRITICAL MASS: ‘Southern Soul’ — Williams pays props to Joe South

Lucinda Williams covers Joe South’s “Games People Play” on her recently released album “Southern Soul: From Memphis to Muscle Shoals and More.” It’s a very good cover, not surprising given Williams’ pedigree and her sense of history and place. The 1968 original is a startling record, modern-sounding if you disregard the “sock it to you” … Read more