Paul McCartney presents an award at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton. Paul McCartney made a funny comment in his speech that he is known to the younger generation now as the guy from Rock Band.
The Weary Kind Wins Best Original Song at Golden Globes
The Best Original Song winner at the Golden Globes was the "The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)" for Crazy Heart. The music was by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett (pictured) and written by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett. T Bone Burnett accepted the award. Here is a video of singer Ryan Bingham performing the song.
Philadelphia soul singer Teddy Pendergrass has died at age 59 following a bout with colon cancer. The R&B singer continued to inspire people and record hit music even following a car accident that left him paralyzed in 1982. You can read obits here, here, here and here. The singer's website is teddypendergrass.com.
Julian Lennon sings "Lucy" on the Early Show. The song is also the title track from Julian Lennon's new album, Lucy. The song is about Julian's childhood friend. CBS says the song also inspired the Beatles' hit song, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Take a look:
Yusuf Islam, the artist also known as Cat Stevens, talks to CNN about how it feels to be back on tour again. Yusuf says he is introducing a musical in the middle of his concerts. Yusuf says a lot of his songs are about finding that undefined, intangible that can only be found in the inner world. Take a look:
Taylor Swift performs "Tim McGraw" live for Billboard Magazine in this video. Taylor says the song is not really about Tim McGraw and she's "not a stalker." She says, "It's really about two people who fall in love and their song is a Tim McGraw song." Take a look:
Rising teen star Justin Bieber sings "One Time" for Billboard magazine. Justin Bieber's debut album My World which will be released on November 17, 2009
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Tori Amos tells People she writes songs on anything she can get her hands on. She also admits to writing in the shower. She says if the glass is right you can notate the music on the glass. Take a look:
Brian Littrell posted a YouTube message apologizing for missing the NYC Pinktober Hard Rock Cafe singing with fans. He has been diagnosed with the swine flu. He says the rest of Backstreet Boys are taking Tamiful in the hopes it will help keep them from getting sick.
Miley Cyrus recently started her Wonder World Contert Tour. The tour debuted in Portland with Miley constantly changing outfits and styles. Miley Cyrus says her latest album is a transitioning album and it's leading to her being able to do the music she really loves. Miely says her Dad always says, "If you ain't having fun it ain't working." Take a look:
Pop singer, reality TV star and Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke Hogan sings "Fallen" with Stack$ in the Second Cup Cafe. "Falling" is the first song off Brooke Hogan's second album, Falling. Take a look:
Katharine McPhee Returns With New Single and Album
Katharine McPhee is back and she's blonde. Katharine McPhee's new album, Unbroken, will hit stores in October. Kat McPhee announced on August 21st on her website that she had finished the album.
Hey Everyone -
I have some great news to share with you. My album, Unbroken, is finished! I played it for my record label and they love it! Even better news is that they are going to release it a week earlier so it will now be available on October 6th.
I'm so proud of this album and can't wait for you to hear it!
Love,
Kat
You can currently hear "Had it All" - the first single from the new album - on Katharine McPhee's MySpace. Here's a behind-the-scenes video that shows Kat recording "Had it All" in the studio.
Diane Birch visit the Second Cup Cafe and performed "Nothing But a Miracle." Diane's debut, Bible Belt, has been well received by critics. Take a look:
Perez Hilton has signed a French artist named Sliimy to his new music label, Perezcious Music. Hopefully, Sliimy has better songs than this song called "Trust Me." Another Sliimy music video can be found here.
Usher Performs at Michael Jackson Memorial Service
Here's Usher's performance at the Michael Jackson Memorial Service. You can also see clips of performances by Mariah Carey and Jermaine Jackson. Michael Jackson's daughter Paris also gave an emotional farewell.
Katharine McPhee is back and she's blonde. Katharine McPhee's new album, Unbroken, will hit stores in October. Kat McPhee announced on August 21st on her 