Everybody dance: Nile Rodgers’ 20 greatest tracks – ranked!
As the 72-year-old prepares for Glastonbury with Chic, we rate the best of his guitar licks and songwriting magic for Madonna, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge and more
It was criminal that Mathis’s label cancelled the release of his Chic-produced album, I Love My Lady. Finally brought out in 2017, it sounded marvellous: Rodgers had leaned on his love of jazz, lending the funk a slightly Steely Dan-ish edge. Fall in Love is fabulous: Mathis’s gossamer vocals floating above a hypnotic, mid-tempo groove.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
-
The future is bright for Merritt Speedway, the newest NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series track
Merritt Speedway has been a staple of dirt-track racing in the state of Michigan for nearly 40 years. Founded by Gene and Maryann Kregear and opened for the first time in 1968, the track has played ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
College basketball rankings: Gonzaga heading to its 26th straight NCAA Tournament after winning WCC title
The Zags removed any doubt about playing in the Big Dance by beating Saint Mary's to win the WCC TournamentCBS Sports - 1d -
College basketball rankings: Duke, Houston look to avoid upsets, stay on track for top line in NCAA Tournament
The Blue Devils and Cougars have winnable games Thursday, but March has a way of making things interestingCBS Sports - 4h -
Ranking Mike Breen's greatest double 'bang' calls: Knicks' Mikal Bridges joins exclusive list with epic game-winner in OT
Bridges' game-winner for the New York Knicks on Wednesday marked the 10th double "bang" call of broadcaster Mike Breen's career.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Thunder top Celtics in potential NBA Finals preview; Aaron Rodgers leaving Steelers out to dry?
OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 34 points, and the bench outscored Boston's 34-20CBS Sports - 6h -
How much money will Aaron Rodgers want from the Steelers?
The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are talking.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 QBs include Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers
Which quarterbacks might sign to be starters next season?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
John Mulaney returns to late night with Netflix's 'Everybody's Live.' Here's what we know
After the success of last year's "Everybody's in L.A.," comedian John Mulaney is returning to the late-night format on Netflix with "Everybody's Live."Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance
The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill.BBC News - 3d
More from The Guardian
-
Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live
US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposal. Russia wary of proposed ceasefire plan Suspilne, ...The Guardian - 26m -
Israeli attacks on Gaza maternity wards and IVF clinic ‘genocidal acts’, says UN
Israeli forces have used sexual violence as weapon to ‘dominate and destroy’ Palestinian people, report also says. Israel’s systemic attacks on women’s healthcare in Gaza amount to “genocidal ...The Guardian - 2h -
Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne
US president says levy on alcohol imports would be retaliation for ‘nasty’ 50% tariff imposed on bourbon whiskey. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened a 200% ...The Guardian - 58m -
Woman who lived to age 117 had genes keeping her cells ‘younger’, study shows
Maria Branyas Morera, US-born supercentenarian who died in Spain last August, found to have microbiota of an infant. The US-born woman who was the world’s oldest living person before she died in ...The Guardian - 7h -
Rodrigo Duterte says he will accept responsibility after ICC arrest over ‘war on drugs’
Former Philippines president filmed a video message en route to the Hague, saying ‘I will be responsible for everything’. Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has said he will accept ...The Guardian - 12h
More in World
-
Live Updates: Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, but Says He Is Open to One
The Russian leader voiced very preliminary support for the 30-day cease-fire proposal from the United States and Ukraine, but said that a number of “questions” remained.The New York Times - 16m -
Tottenham v AZ: Europa League last-16, second leg – live (plus Rangers and Chelsea updates!)
Updates from the second leg (agg 0-1, 8pm kick-off) Also news from Rangers v Fenerbahçe and Chelsea v Copenhagen Get in touch! Email Scott | Live scores Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Porro, ...The Guardian - 16m -
Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live
US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposal. Russia wary of proposed ceasefire plan Suspilne, ...The Guardian - 26m -
The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: respite is possible, but resolution looks distant | Editorial
Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv . A three-year conflict has taken bewildering, lurching turns in under a fortnight. ...The Guardian - 32m -
In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment
The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world with a less dependable America.The New York Times - 33m