When you think of music meccas, you may think of Memphis, Austin or New York City. But don't forget Springfield.
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Along with bizarre characters and brilliant one-liners, The Simpsons has brought us two decades of great tunes — and welcomed a musical lineup that would make any show jealous. Guests have included Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash and U2. (Resident music critic Mr. Burns called the Irish rockers "wankers.")
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If you’re a Dancing with the Stars fan, wait until you feast your eyes on this video. Turns out the Italian born dancer choreographed and performed in the Elton John’s music video "I’m Still Standing". Between his speedo-like outfit and the painted people, this is quite possibly the most entertaining music video we’ve seen in a long time! Watch it now!Your take: What do you think of Bruno’s old school performance in the video? Find it as hysterical as we do!?
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Paul McCartney has a latte explaining to do. Yesterday, Starbucks announced that the ex-Beatle had officially sold out, er, had been signed as the first artist on the coffee giant's Hear Music label. Apparently, this left him feeling quite magnanimous, as the New York Post reports that he sent soon-to-be ex Heather Mills a gargantuan bouquet following her Dancing with the Stars debut. In other music news, Elton John has announced that for the first time more than 30 of his albums will be available for sale online. As he told Reuters, he's pleased for his fans — foremost among them, his accountant.
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Consider this an unqualified rave. NBC is offering a deluxe sweeps and holiday treat in Tuesday’s prime-time special Tony Bennett: An American Classic (8/7c), which is as lustrously filmed as it is impeccably sung. For those of us who’ve been waiting for Oscar-nominated director Rob Marshall (Chicago) to tackle a new musical project, here it is. Marshall has lovingly conceived and masterfully executed a shimmering, swinging hour of razzle-dazzle showmanship that redefines what a variety special can be.I’m tempted to say they don’t make ’em like this anymore, but the truth is, even back when they did, they didn’t make ’em this good very often. (What this special reminded me of most, especially in the elaborate and evocative production numbers, was Bob Fosse’s landmark Liza With a Z special that Showtime so magnificently resurrected and restored earlier this year.)This is the rare music special that looks as good as it sounds. And it sounds spec...
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Elton John has taken his animated musical, Gnomeo & Juliet, to Miramax Films, weeks after Disney's new animation bosses dropped the long-in-development project. John will collaborate with lyricist Tim Rice (The Lion King) on the film's tunes.... The New York Post hears that rapper LL Cool J is penning a fitness book, LL Cool J's Platinum Body, for a January release.... Fox Soccer Channel has given its Fox Soccer USA series an overhaul. The new incarnation, FC Fox, debuts April 21 at 7:30 pm/ET.
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