#‘Let the Canary Sing’ Review: Cyndi Lauper Doc Is Slight But Serviceable

#‘Let the Canary Sing’ Review: Cyndi Lauper Doc Is Slight But Serviceable

In her professional life, Cyndi Lauper has been a kaleidoscope of personae: ’80s pop hitmaker; New Wave fashion guru; proto-Third-Wave feminist; LGBTQ activist; Broadway composer and lyricist; chameleon powerhouse vocalist; and bubble gum punk Brooklynese comedian. Alison Ellwood’s 140-minute Lauper rockumentary Let the Canary Sing uncovers yet another side of the iconic musician — master…

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#Cyndi Lauper on New Documentary, LGBTQ Fans and Not Loving Her First Recording of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”: “It Was Like Yawn and Boring”

#Cyndi Lauper on New Documentary, LGBTQ Fans and Not Loving Her First Recording of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”: “It Was Like Yawn and Boring”

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is one of Cyndi Lauper’s signature songs, but the iconic singer admits when she first recorded the track written by Robert Hazard, she thought: “It was like yawn and boring.” “It wasn’t right for me. I sang his version. I sucked,” Lauper tells The Hollywood Reporter. “It was written…

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#Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow and More Set for Benefits Concert Amid Tennessee Anti-LGBTQ Laws

#Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow and More Set for Benefits Concert Amid Tennessee Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow and More Set for Benefits Concert Amid Tennessee Anti-LGBTQ Laws Maren Morris and Sheryl Crow are among several artists who are set to participate in Love Rising, an upcoming benefit concert in Nashville to support Tennessee-based LGBTQ organizations amid anti-LGBTQ bills that have been passed in the state. “Art & community are, and…

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#Cyndi Lauper documentary will reveal ‘hard knocks’ of defiant ‘punk’ life

#Cyndi Lauper documentary will reveal ‘hard knocks’ of defiant ‘punk’ life

“Cyndi Lauper documentary will reveal ‘hard knocks’ of defiant ‘punk’ life” Girls just want to have a feature-length film made about their careers. Cyndi Lauper’s 30-year-plus career will be highlighted in the upcoming documentary “Let the Canary Sing.” The film will specifically follow the 68-year-old singer’s rise to fame from growing up in Queens to…

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#Reese Witherspoon made plenty of money selling her media group

#Reese Witherspoon made plenty of money selling her media group

“#Reese Witherspoon made plenty of money selling her media group” Reese’s piece of movie biz Reese — last name Witherspoon — could also own a ladle, cake knife, butter spreader and salad fork with the bread she’s just earned from selling her own media group. Reese’s Hello Sunshine entrepreneurial operation specialized in women-led entertainment. Made movies, produced TV,…

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#Fans baffled by Cyndi Lauper’s awkward NYE performance

#Fans baffled by Cyndi Lauper’s awkward NYE performance

“#Fans baffled by Cyndi Lauper’s awkward NYE performance” Cyndi Lauper said goodbye to 2020 in the most appropriate way: By giving a shocking, out-there performance on live TV. The 67-year-old pop star performed “True Colors” and “Hope” on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” on ABC Thursday night. After being joined by…

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#Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and More Set for Cyndi Lauper’s Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert

#Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and More Set for Cyndi Lauper’s Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert

“#Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and More Set for Cyndi Lauper’s Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert” Cyndi Lauper has revealed the lineup for her annual Home for the Holidays benefit concert. The virtual show will feature appearances and performances from Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Dolly Parton, Amanda…

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