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Kevin Eubanks Leaving Tonight Show

Kevin Eubanks Leaving Tonight Show

Jay Leno may have beat Conan O'Brien in the battle of The Tonight Show, but one of the casualties of the late-night war may have been his bandleader Kevin Eubanks, who will reportedly abscond from the 11:35 p.m. time slot to pursue other opportunities. According to the New York Times, while Eubanks will have guitar in ...

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Danny Elfman Searches for the Sound Of 'Wonderland'

“ALICE IN WONDERLAND": 30 DAY COUNTDOWN Are you ready for a trip down the rabbit hole? Tim Burton, Johnny Depp and Disney are adding a strange new chapter to the Lewis Carroll classic with “Alice in Wonderland," a film that presents a young woman who finds herself in the world of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire ...

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Things Are Looking 'Up' for Emmy, Grammy, Globe Winner Michael Giacchino

Disney/Pixar's “Up" is a major player in this year's Oscars race, with nominations in five races, including one for best picture (the second 'toon ever to receive such a nomination). Its other nods are for original screenplay, sound editing, original music score and animated feature. It's considered a lock to win for animated feature and has ...

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"Crazy Heart" Trio to Sing at Spirit Awards

Jeff Bridges, T Bone Burnett and Ryan Bingham will make what may be their swan song appearance together in conjunction with the film Crazy Heart when they perform one of the movies songs at the 25h anniversary Spirit Awards ceremony on March 5 in Los Angeles. Rather than singing the much-lauded theme “The Weary Kind," the ...

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Michael Giacchino on the 'Emotional Time Bomb' Of 'Up'

The score from animated film “Up" won the Music Bafta last night (February 21) at the British Academy Film Awards. Composer Michael Giacchino was awarded the prize for his work on the film at the ceremony held at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden. In approximately four minutes, composer Michael Giacchino had to reflect ...

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Erhu Soloist Added Heartfelt Tone to "Up in the Air"

In the Oscar-nominated film “Up in the Air," audiences watch the familiar routines of contemporary airline travel while hearing the unfamiliar sounds of an ancient Asian instrument, thanks to erhu virtuoso Karen Hua-Qi Han. Like the violin, the erhu is a stringed instrument played with a bow, but many of the similarities end there. “It's two ...

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Scorsese, Robertson Waltz on With 'Shutter'

Nontraditional score for dark thriller is longtime friends' latest collaboration “The Last Waltz" may have been a festive parting for the members of the Band, but for Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson, it was the opening number. Since directing Robertson and his bandmates in that famed 1978 concert film, Scorsese, 67, and Robertson, 66, have been ...

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George Kahn Music Featured on "Men of a Certain Age"

George Kahn Music Featured on "Men of a Certain Age"

A message from pianist George Kahn: I had one of my songs featured on cable TV (TNT network) the other week--you can view it here. (Select “Television and Film") Please read on for the details. George TNT | Men Of A Certain Age This wry drama stars Emmy winner Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), ...

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Kevin Eubanks out of 'The Tonight Show

Kevin Eubanks out of 'The Tonight Show

NBC confirmed online reports today that Kevin Eubanks, Jay Leno's affable bandleader, will step down from his post sometime after original installments of The Tonight Show resume in March. Eubanks told the peacock he wants to try other things, a network insider said, though its still not clear when he'll abdicate his late night gig (or ...

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White House Celebrates Music That Fueled the Civil Rights Era

White House Celebrates Music That Fueled the Civil Rights Era

Grammy-winning singer Yolanda Adams performed during “A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" at the White House on Tuesday. In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement, a concert celebrating Black History Month. It's a continuation of the White House Music Series hosted by President Barack Obama ...


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