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Brooklyn Sudano Talks Mom Donna Summer’s Life Away from the Cameras | VIDEO

Donna Summer & Daughter Brooklyn

*Grammy Winning artist Donna Summer was dubbed “Queen of Disco” throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s as Summer brought a new era of popular music and once-in-a-generation charisma to a world stage. Her chart-topping hits are many, and millions of fans have timeless memories made of her countless hits, including Love To Love You […]

HBO Original Documentary, Love To Love You, Donna Summer, Debuts May 2023 | VIDEO

Donna Summer - She Works Hard for the Money

Mercury/UMe releases a digital-only 40th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of Donna Summer’s all-time classic solo album, She Works Hard For The Money. Originally released June 13, 1983 *Mercury/UMe releases a digital-only 40th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of Donna Summer’s all-time classic solo album, She Works Hard For The Money. Originally released June 13, 1983, when musical tastes were changing […]

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical’ Hails the Queen of Disco

[…] for MurphyMade *If you’re craving disco fever, the queen may be gone but she left her essence to carry on.  The Pantages Theatre proudly presents SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, which opened in Hollywood on Wednesday night to a roaring crowd. The SUMMER musical is directed by Des McAnuff and it follows Donna Summer’s journey […]

Donna Summer Immortalized in Giant Roxbury (Boston) Mural

Donna Summer mural in Boston - WBZ via CNN Newsource

Donna Summer mural in Boston – WBZ via CNN Newsource *BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Local legend Donna Summer has been immortalized in a giant mural in Nubian Square. The mammoth art piece is part of a growing push from a local initiative Black Market Nubian. The organization is already seeing tours come to the […]

When Time Magazine Came for Donna Summer and her ‘Sex Rock’ [EUR Video Throwback]

Donna Summer - Trailer for Her Upcoming Documentary

*Time magazine published an article titled “Sex Rock” in its December 29, 1975 issue. It was in reference to Donna Summer‘s second single and first hit record; the pulsating, orgasmic, Giorgio Moroder/Pete Bellotte-produced disco anthem, “Love to Love You Baby.” Time wrote: “Donna’s message is best conveyed in grunts and groans and languishing moans. Her […]

LaChanze, Ariana DeBose, & Storm Lever Star as Donna Summer on Broadway

*The three actresses who will play the role of Donna Summer in “SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical“ on Broadway have been announced. Playing the musical icon Donna Summer will be Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on This Island) as “Diva Donna,” Ariana DeBose (A Bronx Tale, Hamilton) as “Disco Donna” and Storm Lever (Freaky Friday) as “Duckling Donna.” Additional casting will be announced soon. ‘Summer’ […]

HBO Drops Trailer for Donna Summer Documentary | Watch

Donna Summer - Trailer for Her Upcoming Documentary

Headshot of Donna Summer, US singer-songwriter, posing in a studio portrait, with her hands raised, open-palmed, either side of her head, wearing gold-sequinned cuffs and collar, 1976. (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images) *The upcoming HBO documentary “Love to Love You, Donna Summer” is an in-depth look at the iconic artist and her personal struggles.  Directed […]

Donna Summer’s Daughter (Brooklyn Sudano) Recalls Their Final Moments Together

Brooklyn Sudano & Donna Summer (Getty)

Donna Summer *The daughter of Donna Summer is speaking out about her final moments with the late disco queen. Brooklyn Sudano is the youngest daughter of Summer and she co-directed the HBO documentary titled “Love to Love You,” set to premiere this month. In a new interview with People, Sundano opens up about her […]

HBO’s Donna Summer Documentary: ‘We Didn’t Want to Make Behind the Music’ | WATCH

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LOS ANGELES – 1981: Singer Donna Summer poses for a portrait in 1981 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images) *”Love to Love You, Donna Summer,” the HBO documentary co-directed by the late singer’s daughter, Brooklyn Sudano,” and filmmaker Roger Ross Williams, is intended to be much more than a typical biography with […]

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Good (Don’t Die’) Song Removed from Spotify After Complaint from Donna Summer’s Estate

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[…] Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) *Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s new song “Good (Don’t Die)” from their “Vultures” album has been removed from Spotify following a complaint from Donna Summer’s estate for “copyright infringement.” “Good (Don’t Die)” sampled elements of Summer‘s 1977 hit “I Feel Love.” While the electro-pop song is available on other streamers such […]

Donna Summer Bio-Musical Headed to Broadway in April

Donna Summer *Some Hot Stuff is headed to Broadway this spring. Producers announced Tuesday that Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, currently playing at San Diego’s La Jolla Playhouse, will begin a Broadway run on April 23, following previews slated to begin March 28. The production – featuring a book by Colman Domingo, Robert Cary and Des […]

Kelly Rowland Opens on Her Uncanny Resemblance to Donna Summer, Reconnecting w/Her Estranged Father & Now Being A ‘Daddy’s Girl’ | WATCH

Kelly Rowland and Tamron Hall

[…] audio-only singing competition, which she judges alongside singer Sara Bareilles, hosted by Daveed Diggs.  The former “Destiny’s Child” member also spoke of her uncanny resemblance to music legend Donna Summer and the possibility of portraying Summer in a biopic. Rowland spoke about her parenting style with sons, Titan and Noah, alongside her husband of nine years, Tim Weatherspoon.  […]