Joni Mitchell hospitalized
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was hospitalized in southern California on Tuesday. The 71-year old was found unconscious in her home and rushed to a Los Angeles area hospital, where she was placed under intensive care.
Mitchell's website last reported her as "awake and in good spirits." [via NPR]
TIDAL music streaming service launches
TIDAL, a high-fidelity streaming service recently purchased by Jay Z, began a re-launch campaign earlier this week which included a party with guests like Win Butler and Regine Chassagne of Arcade Fire, Daft Punk, Jack White, Kanye West and Beyoncé, all of whom are co-owners of the platform.
The subscription service costs between $9.95 and $19.95 a month and offers a wide range of music from major labels.
Watch an ad for TIDAL featuring the aforementioned artists below.
David Bowie to co-write musical
David Bowie is bringing his 1976 vehicle "The Man Who Fell to Earth" to the live stage. The singer-songwriter will co-write a musical with Edna Walsh based on the science fiction film about an alien who unexpectedly lands on earth.
The theater production, titled "Lazarus," will feature new music from Bowie and will open later this year. Unlike the film, Bowie will not star in the play. [via The A.V. Club]
