Joni Mitchell’s ex talks heartache as singer-songwriter's masterpiece 'Blue' turns 50

Jenna Dewan shared her heartbreak in an emotional tribute to her friend on Wednesday following his tragic death.MORE: Jenna Dewan shares details of working with her real-life fiance on The RookieThe Rookie star took to her Instagram Stories to pen a heartfelt statement to celebrity manager, Chris Huvane, who passed away aged 47 on Sunday after reportedly taking his own life following a battle with depression.WATCH: Jenna Dewan praises The Rookie writers for her character's 'deep' storylinesSharing a photo of Chris – who was a partner at Management 360 – Jenna wrote: "Chris was the warmest, kindest, most open-hearted man to everyone who was lucky enough to know him. Fly with the angels Chris."Jenna also commented on Entourage star, Emmanuelle Chriqui's touching tribute to Chris, replying: "So beautiful my sister…The best human and the most beloved by all who knew him [broken heart emojis]."MORE: Jenna Dewan reveals why she has put her wedding to Steve Kazee on holdMORE: Inside Jenna Dewan's stunning $4.7million family home with fiancé Steve KazeeIn her own statement, Emmanuelle said in part: "[Chris] was there for EVERYONE all the time… every conversation started with a great big 'hello my love'.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTwitter netted 6 million new daily active users in the fourth quarter of 2021, a bit lighter than analyst forecasts, and beat Wall Street estimates on the bottom line. Revenue was in line with expectations, as the social network reported only “modest” impact from Apple’s iOS privacy changes.Twitter shares were up 3% in premarket trading, as the company also reaffirmed aggressive user and revenue growth targets for 2023 and announced a $4 billion stock buyback program.Q4 revenue was $1.57 billion, up 22% year over year, driven by “ongoing revenue product improvements, solid sales execution, and a broad, continued increase in advertiser demand,” the company said.

Naman Ramachandran Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time he has tested positive, after a bout with the virus in 2020.“This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating,” tweeted the official handle of the Prince of Wales and his wife The Duchess of Cornwall.

cryptocurrency, which was allegedly stolen after a hacker broke into the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in August 2016 and initiated over 2,000 unauthorised transactions.Those transactions were valued at $71million (£52.3m) in bitcoin at the time of the alleged theft, but are now valued at over $4.5billion (£3.3billion). US Department of Justice officials said in a statement that they have since seized over $3.6billion in cryptocurrency (94,000 bitcoin) linked to that hack.The department’s legal complaint alleges that Lichtenstein and Morgan “employed numerous sophisticated laundering techniques” for the bitcoin, and the couple now face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering – which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison – and conspiracy to defraud the US, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.As The Guardian reports, Anirudh Bansal, a defence attorney for the couple, described the charges as “thin” and added: “I don’t think you’ll find that billions of dollars have been laundered.”Morgan’s past as a rapper under the moniker Razzlekhan has subsequently come to light in the days following the couple’s arrest.My fucking theme song!#endometriosis #endoawarenesshttps://t.co/mktaNJ0Oco— Heather R Morgan (rzk.eth) (@HeatherReyhan) February 6, 2022On her website, Razzlekhan is described as “like Genghis Khan, but with more pizzazz” and “the infamous Crocodile of Wall Street”.“Because Razz has synaesthesia, her art often resembles something in between an acid trip and a delightful nightmare,” a description on Razzlekhan’s website reads.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTrinity Cine Asia has acquired rights to mainland Chinese blockbuster “The Battle at Lake Changjin II” for release in the U.K. and Ireland. The deal was struck with sales agency Distribution Workshop.

André 3000-narrated advert for Squarespace that will air in full at this year’s Super Bowl.The Euphoria star and musician poses as seashell-seller Sally who is struggling to make her business heard until she creates a new webstore that helps market her products. André 3000 uses parts of the famous seashell tongue-twister to detail her growth.A preview of the commercial shared yesterday (February 9) concludes with Sally’s seashells becoming so successful that “she sailed into the setting sun as a seashell celebrity”.

Snoop Dogg has acquired the brand of Death Row Records, the legendary hip hop label that released the rapper’s first two albums in the 1990s.Founded by the often controversial Suge Knight, Death Row was legendary in the 1990s for its roster and releases, and then subsequently more legendary for its eventful downfall and Knight’s many legal woes, including a massive legal battle with the label’s co-founded Lydia Harris.The company eventually went bankrupt and – after attempts to sell the thing also proved eventful – ultimately ended up in the ownership of Canadian company WIDEawake Entertainment Group. Which then went bankrupt.A period of stability followed after entertainment firm eOne bought the label and its catalogue.

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

Britain’s Prince William made his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, where the future monarch is highlighting his passionate work around wildlife conservation and climate change.

Fans of Global’s “Celebrity Big Brother” are abuzz.

Scots have been warned to be aware of the signs of romance and companionship fraud in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and whether you’re looking for romantic cards and flowers, indulgent chocolates or a touch of sparkle, you’re sure to find the perfect Valentine’s gift at The Centre, Livingston.

Helen Wood has come a long way since she hit headlines for her involvement with Wayne Rooney while working as a sex worker more than a decade ago.

The Queen has stunned royal fans after adding a new addition to her famous litter of corgis, however, to everyone's surprise she has opted for a different breed.

Prince Charles has Covid-19 for the second time in two years and after a positive test.

An Edinburgh support worker has launched a local history campaign chronicling West Lothian’s local history in a short video format.

West Lothian councillors will meet to decide the last budget of this current administration next week – and they face making some tough decisions to balance the books.

John Mayer is prioritizing his fans' health. ET was there when the 44-year-old musician performed the John Mayer Small Stage Series Concert for SiriusXM in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, and he didn't hesitate to stop the show when he noticed one concertgoer who needed some medical attention. «Are they conscious? Give me thumbs up if they're alert,» Mayer asked. Though at first, it seemed like someone in the crowd was giving Mayer the go-ahead, he later asked, «You need an AED [automated external defibrillator]? Well, that's not somebody who's alert!»After a brief pause, Mayer announced, «I'm going to step off stage for a second,» as the crowd cheered the decision.

Overcoming the past. Queen Elizabeth II was not always so fond of her daughter-in-law Duchess Camilla, but time has strengthened their relationship.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has shared she's "very touched" by the Queen's wish for her to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the thrown. During her visit to London on Thursday 10 February, the 74 year old royal was questioned on how she feels about her future as the Queen of England. The Duchess shared that she's "very touched" and "very, very honoured" after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shared her wishes during her Platinum Jubilee speech on 5 February.

John Mayer stopped his show Wednesday night to check on a fan.

Jennifer Lopez is currently loved-up with Ben Affleck, but she has recently spoken out about her mistakes in her former relationships.SEE: Jennifer Lopez's five eye-watering engagement rings revealed – photosAppearing on the podcast 6 Degrees with Jamie Laing and Spencer Matthews, the actress was promoting her new romantic comedy Marry Me, in which she stars alongside Owen Wilson, when the trio got onto the subject of soulmates.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez discusses rekindled romance with Ben AffleckJamie began: "I always had this dream as a kid that when you turn 18 years old, your parents would give you a present and it would be the map of the world, and on the world, there would be a little bleeping light and that would be your soulmate. You could choose to go and find them if you wanted to."While Spencer was quick to jokingly apologise for Jamie's anecdote, JLo responded: "I love it, we're kindred spirits.

Joni Mitchell has shared a rare video message in which she reflects on the 50th anniversary of her classic album ‘Blue’ – you can watch it below.Released in 1971, Mitchell’s fourth studio album is widely regarded as one of the greatest records of all time. It explores various facets of relationships following the iconic musician’s breakup with Graham Nash.After releasing a new EP of demos and outtakes from the ‘Blue’ sessions, Mitchell took to her official Twitter account today (June 23) to post “A message for you, from Joni”.

“Blue” album — which was released 50 years ago on June 22, 1971 — perhaps a more apt title would have been “True.”“A lot of people think she bares her soul, but I think she scrapes her soul,” said Lori Majewski, co-host of “Feedback” on SiriusXM’s Volume channel. “The confessional nature of ‘Blue’ is such that I think Joni Mitchell herself actually likened it to Dylan plugging in, to Dylan going electric.

Joni Mitchell has released a new demos and outtakes EP to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her classic album ‘Blue’.Released on June 22, 1971, ‘Blue’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. It explores various facets of relationships following the iconic musician’s breakup with Graham Nash.Today (June 21), Rhino has released ‘Blue 50 (Demos & Outtakes)’, a digital EP that debuts five unreleased recordings from the making of the original LP that will also appear on an upcoming archives collection.The album’s new tracks include demos for ‘California’ and an early version of ‘A Case Of You’ that features different lyrics from those heard on the final album.There are also two alternate takes on the EP.

Joni Mitchell has given a rare interview, looking back on the legacy of her classic album Blue, which turns 50 this week. 

Joni Mitchell gave a rare interview to director Cameron Crowe for the Los Angeles Times to share her thoughts on her iconic 1971 album Blue turning 50 years old this year.

Laura Marling has narrated a new audio documentary about Joni Mitchell for BBC Radio 4.The singer voiced Blue: Pain And Pleasure to mark the 50th anniversary of Mitchell’s seminal album ‘Blue’.The documentary, which aired earlier today (June 17) and you can listen to here, sees Marling telling the story behind the writing and recording of the 1971 LP.The record is also due to be reissued as part of a new box set – ‘The Reprise Albums (1968-1971)’ – on June 25 to mark ‘Blue”s 50th anniversary.Narrated a documentary about the one of the greatest songwriters of all time (no gender qualifier necessary) @jonimitchell on the 50th anniversary of Blue. @BBCRadio4 this morning at 11.30.