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Buzz News Roundup, 2/8
- Martin Scorsese will focus on Bob Marley for his next music documentary, writes Variety.
- Yael Naim — the singer from the MacBook Air commercials — will have her album released in the U.S. in March, Billboard reports.
- ComingSoon has the news that Uma Thurman will play Nanny in the feature film version of Eloise in Paris.
- SalesGenie will be dropping the Chinese panda ad after viewers who saw it during the Super Bowl complained it was offensive, The New York Times reports.
- Woody Allen will cast Larry David and Evan Rachel Wood in his next project, according to Entertainment Weekly.
- Not surprisingly, Zap2it reports that kids these days are into Shrek and Miley Cyrus, at least according to the Kids Choice Awards nominations.
- Val Kilmer will replace Will Arnett as the voice of KITT in Knight Rider, Variety reports.
- Dominic Monaghan has been cast in a psychological thriller titled Pet, writes ComingSoon.
- Disney World is getting an American Idol-themed attraction, writes Hollywood Reporter.
What's Buzzworthy: Summer Albums
Last week, with the weather just starting to turn warmer and the solstice still on the horizon, I challenged you to pick out some of your favorite summer albums for my Buzzworthy challenge. Now, it's officially summer, and I can't wait to get some of your top choices on my iPod. Here are a few you picked:
Reconstruction Site by the Weakerthans
Bookmarked by tdamji, who called it "perfect music for feeling like you're at a great Summer festival even when you're indoors!"
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New Music: Rihanna Covers "Redemption Song" For Haiti
Oprah is hosting a special Haiti relief episode on her show today, and she's enlisted Rihanna's help. The singer will be performing a cover of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song," which seems like the perfect choice given the tragic Haiti aftermath.
The track is already available for a listen, and Rihanna's voice lends itself well to the cover — it's smooth and pretty but also has a strength behind it.
Announcing the Winners of the 2009 Teen Choice Awards!
The Teen Choice Awards won't air until tomorrow, but Pop and I were lucky enough to hit the red carpet and press room when the show was taped tonight. From the always exciting Twilight stars to the hot outfits and gorgeous makeup looks, there was plenty of excitement. We've also got a list of all the winners, so if you don't mind some spoilers, check 'em all out after the jump.
American Idol Rundown: The Top Nine Rock the Downloads
I think the top nine on American Idol are having a collective identity crisis this year. Each week seems to be the same: The singers pick songs that will show a particular side of them to the judges, then the judges tell them they picked the wrong songs and they should be doing something more like _____. The next week, the singers do that, and the judges tell them it's wrong, too.
What to Download: New Music Today
Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores. So I take a spin through each week's music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. In addition to my pics below, you can download Jonas Brothers tunes from their upcoming 3D movie experience thingy, too.
Austin City Limits: Possibly the Best of the Fests
Music festivals are all the rage these days, but it's easy to get overwhelmed. South By Southwest has simply gotten ginormous, while Coachella has gone all Hollywood on us. Then, along comes the lower-profile Austin City Limits Festival with one of the best festival lineups I've seen in ages.Buzz Gift Guide: Cool Stuff For Kids
Welcome back, folks, to my Buzz Gift Guide series for all the entertainment lovers in your life. Last week I tackled the adults in the family, and today I'm focusing on the budding pop culture nuts in your life.
I'll admit, I would have killed for these gifts as a kid, and I'd probably treasure them as an adult were I to receive them (what can I say?
The Grammy Awards: The Winners!
Ever since the flute-wielding Jethro Tull won an award for Best Hard Rock Act in 1988, The Grammys have seemed to decrease in relevance with each passing year. But this year, the music awards really pulled out all the stops: a Police reunion, Justin Timberlake performing with a previously unknown singer, and much-deserved awards for Mary J. Blige, Bob Dylan, and Gnarls Barkley.
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