The Kelly Alexander Show

Jessie Reyez talks “Paid in Memories,” Poetry, Touring Life & Collaborating with Eminem!

JUNO Award-winning artist Jessie Reyez joins us on this week’s episode of The Kelly Alexander Show! Jessie opens up about her latest album “Paid in Memories,” her new poetry book "The People's Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Volume II," and what life on tour has really been like. She also shares the emotional difference between performing a full concert and reading intimate pieces from her poetry collection on stage.

We talk about the most “Canadian” thing about Jessie, who she’d choose as her flight crew to space and why she loves collaborating with Eminem and Calvin Harris. Jessie also reflects on how creativity has evolved for her and what keeps her grounded during such a busy year.

Plus, we break down this week’s biggest entertainment stories - including the new Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, an upcoming surprise guest appearance on Grey’s Anatomy and a heart-melting new wildlife docuseries you won’t want to miss.

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Errol Cooney on Touring with Janet Jackson, Her "Ex-Factor" and the Moment That Changed His Career!

Musician Errol Cooney, an acclaimed guitarist, musical director, songwriter and producer, joins us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week. Errol has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Andra Day, Quincy Jones and Beyoncé and is also a member of the band Legally Blynd. His film work includes contributions to A Star Is Born and Disney/Pixar’s Onward.

In this episode, Errol shares his early beginnings in music, his lifelong connection to the guitar and the moment that helped elevate his career to the next level. He explains the differences between being a guitarist and serving as a musical director and what he’s learned from collaborating with world-class artists.

Errol also talks about meeting Janet Jackson for the first time, what makes her such a unique and powerful performer and his favorite Janet song to play on tour. We also discuss life on the road, how challenging it can be to transition back to home life after touring, what goes into creating film soundtracks and the advice he has for up-and-coming musicians.

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Lady Gaga’s Revealing New Interview + Sabrina Carpenter’s Next Era!

This week on The Kelly Alexander Show we’re diving into the biggest stories in music, pop culture and entertainment. We break down Lady Gaga’s revealing new Rolling Stone interview where she opens up about her life and career. We’re also talking Sabrina Carpenter and the exciting new projects she has coming in the new year, plus the first trailer drop for the highly-anticipated Devil Wears Prada sequel.

Kelly shares her take on Billie Eilish calling out high-net-worth individuals, what fans can expect from The Voice Season 29 and the launch of a brand-new SNL sister show in the UK. And from our Vintage Vault, we revisit a 2016 interview with Alessia Cara as she reflects on the breakout success of her hit single “Here.”

 

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Gillian Anderson & Lena Headey Star in Netflix’s “The Abandons” + AJ McLean Rewind!

This week on The Kelly Alexander Show, we’re diving into the latest in music, entertainment and comedy!

We start with the hilarious new Netflix special from Leanne Morgan, the stand-up sensation whose Southern charm and real-life humor are winning hearts everywhere. Then, we head to the Wild West - Netflix style - to talk about “The Abandons,” the upcoming Western drama starring Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones). Coming December 4th, this isn’t your father’s Western - it’s your mother’s, with two powerhouse matriarchs leading the charge.

Plus, from our Vintage Vault, we revisit an exclusive 2015 interview with AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys! AJ opens up about what it’s really like being a Backstreet Boy, how he defines his solo sound, life as a dad, his favourite BSB choreography, his love for nail polish and much more.

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Lights Talks “A6Extended,” Recording in Germany & Inspiring Her Daughter!

We’re so excited to welcome back JUNO Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and comic book creator - Lights! She joins The Kelly Alexander Show to talk about her latest release, “A6Extended,” the expanded version of her A6 album that’s already earned over 17 million streams worldwide.

Lights opens up about why she wanted to revisit the A6 era, the inspiration behind recording music in Germany to reconnect with her family roots, and how she’s encouraging her daughter to learn guitar. She also shares why being multi-faceted - from directing and editing her own videos to blending visual art and music - is such an important part of her creative identity.

And don’t miss her fun take on what her favorite boardgame is, which TV show she'd like to see rebooted and which artists she’d bring with her on a mission to space!

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