Artist: Tony Bennett

Did You Hear? :: How's this for an odd couple?  Snoop Lion and  Tony Bennett  have teamed up (along with numerous other celebrities) to support Voices Against Violence . VAV is a campaign that aims to petition and persuade members of Congress to vote in favor of the gun control measures that have recently been proposed. [ Twitter ] ::  Jay-Z  has joined the group of developers hoping to renovate the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, NY. Jay's Roc Nation was highly involved in building Brooklyn's Barclay's Center. Coincidentally, the [...]

The ongoing New York Times obsession with "hipsters" continued this week with yet another lifestyle article about Williamsburg, a place that the NYT  apparently thinks is still home to the Brooklyn cool set. The piece served as more confirmation that the Times is officially the only publication that still thinks the word "hipster" actually means something and/or is a cultural phenomenon worth analyzing in 2013. At this point, the paper's ongoing obsession with Williamsburg is the journalistic equivalent of the repressed bro at school who's secretly fascinated by the weird kids and deals with this [...]

For our first Fantastic Foursome in more than a month we're featuring a memorable song from a mostly forgettable movie, The Sandpiper , a 1965 tearjerker that starred Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor - one of eleven they made together. But even if the movie wasn't one for the ages, "The Shadow Of Your Smile" not only won an Oscar but also picked up a Grammy as Song of the Year. Written by Johnny Mandel and Paul Francis Webster, it soon became a hit record for Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, and several others. It also became a [...]

Filed under: News NEW YORK (AP) - Paul McCartney is adding his voice to Tony Bennett 's campaign against gun violence. The former Beatle recorded a voice message that's part of a text-to-call operation Wednesday for Bennett's Voices Against Violence campaign. McCartney and others are encouraging Americans to send a text, which will lead to the singer's message and connect the caller to their local senate office after proving their zip code.

Underwater producer/merman Balam Acab just dropped two unmixed/unmastered tracks created during his Wander/Wonder sessions. Drown yourself in Balam's aquatic beats now and listen to "La La La" and "Luminesce" below:

• BALAM ACAB - La La La (UNMIXED/UNMASTERED)
• BALAM ACAB - Luminesce (UNMIXED/UNMASTERED)

Phil Ramone , a 14-time Grammy-winning producer once dubbed "The Pope of Pop," has died at age 72. Ramone's son Matt has confirmed his death, but he has yet to release other details. In his 60-year career Ramone has produced dozens of recordings, including Cyndi Lauper 's "Change of Heart," Madonna 's "Crazy for You," Paul McCartney 's "Only Love Remains," and Tony Bennett 's Duets II . He also produced the first-ever CD to be pressed, Billy Joel 's 52nd Street , and the first [...]

Tony Bennett says that he and Lady Gaga will finally record their jazz album this June, close to two years after they first teamed up for Bennett's Duets II . "We're working on [the album] from now until June, and then we'll record in June. She's phenomenal," Bennett said to Rolling Stone . Bennett and Gaga will record in Queens, N.Y., as Gaga continues to recover from the hip surgery that forced her to cancel her Born This Way Ball tour . [...]

Photo by G. Tony Bennett and Geoffrey Dicker Kind of looks like I photo bombed the legend, but I did not.  I've met Tony Bennett many times over the years (the last time being around 15 years ago) and I am happy to report that he is still extremely nice!  He may have left his heart in San Francisco, but he brings his kindness with him wherever he goes.  Thanks once again for being so nice Mr. Bennett! [...]

Tony Bennett holds a rightful place as an American icon for a variety of reasons: he is essentially our last link to the other great crooners such as Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Like Ray Charles, Bennett can sing virtually anything from jazz to show tunes to contemporary pop. He remains a remarkable talent for another important reason: his [...]

Washington D.C. reverberated to the sounds of partying for a second consecutive evening last night as Lady Gaga headlined a spectacular private event for thousands of Obama staffers. The singer, who wore a jaw-dropping white Versace dress, sang 'The Lady Is A Tramp' with renowned crooner Tony Bennett at the Washington Convention Center to the delight of those who had campaigned for the President's re-election. Although no media were allowed into the event, many in attendance took to social media and Instagram to share pictures. Guests revealed they also burst into song by serenading President Obama with an [...]

Tony Bennett State Theatre, Minneapolis Sunday, January 20, 2013 At the Electric Fetus, Tony Bennett is filed in a section titled "Vocals." Such greats as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bette Midl...

I would guess that most folks of my generation think that a big percentage of modern music stars seem to be a big deal today but are forgotten tomorrow, often because of a lack of talent. But there are exceptions, even if it takes a while for a geezer like me to catch on - like when I first heard Amy Winehouse. Because of her troubled life and senseless death we'll never know how her career would have played out, but when I first saw her video duet with Tony Bennett on "Body And Soul" I [...]

"I've got chills, they're multiplying"… is what I said after listening to this instant classic!  35 years after Olivia Newton John and John Travolta first conquered the music charts with their hit song 'You're The One That I Want', this dynamic duo is back to rock your bells off. John Travolta, known for his roles in many films, including 'Wild Hogs', 'Old Dogs' and 'Battlefield Earth' teams up with his Australian friend Olivia Newton John to tackle 12 Christmas classics, along with one original.  The result will take you right to your own personal winter wonderland and put [...]

Filed under: The Hit List NBC via Getty Images Nicole Westbrook's song "It's Thanksgiving" has drawn plenty of comparisons to Rebecca Black's universally panned "Friday." But the 12-year-old viral video singer has learned one valuable lesson about the music industry: If you record a song about Thanksgiving, it stands a good chance of getting heard -- at least one time of the year -- no matter what the quality. Because while there are plenty of themed [...]

This is a trailer for  A MusiCares Tribute to Barbra Streisand , a collection of never-before-seen performances available on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time today!  On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as the MusiCares® Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, Barbra and an all-star cast of guests including Tony Bennett, Faith Hill, Diana Krall, Barry Manilow, Seal, Stevie Wonder and more performed many of the songs she made famous throughout her illustrious career. A MusiCares Tribute to Barbra Streisand [...]

Overall albums sales are up 18.8% & Digital album sales are up 15.8% compared to last week, thanks to Taylor Swift no doubt. NO ONE CAN deny the strength Taylor Swift has. She is unstoppable. Kendrick Lamar is undoubtedly the happiest rapper on earth right now. What an impressive and solid buildup. Honest to god thought Tony Bennett was dead, no disrespect, props papa. Gary Clark Jr is the man with his 34K debut this week.  Love that dude.   TOP TEN ALBUMS [...]

Legendary crooner Tony Bennett has confirmed that he and his pal Lady Gaga are collaborating on a jazz album, and that it will "really reaffirm that she's one of the best jazz singers that anyone's ever heard." Bennett told Billboard that Gaga's father called him on his daughter's behalf while she was touring, saying that she wanted to do a jazz album with Tony. Bennett jumped on the idea, and revealed that Marion Evans has already signed on to arrange [...]

Christina Aguilera joined Tony Bennett on his jazzy standard "Steppin' Out With My Baby" for Bennett's Latin-themed Viva Duets album (out October 22). The nude Lotus lady classes it up for this affair, sounding like she stepped out of a 1940s piano bar, her voice going toe-to-toe with the living legend's. Xtina joins Latin superstars like Marc Anthony , Gloria Estefan and Thalia on the record. Hear the [...]

• TonyBennett - Steppin' Out With My Baby - duet with Christina Aguilera

In a recent interview with " Veja "  vetran american singer, Tony Bennett declared that, of all the singers he had worked with and heard in his long career, the bossa nova great was his favourite. "He is my favorite singer in the whole world. have already invited him to record a song with me many times but he is a very busy person ... Now it seems that it will work (out) though. We agreed to meet in Rio this november." When asked what song he would want to [...]

Superstar overload alert! After the viral success of their recording of "The Lady Is a Tramp," Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are reportedly collaborating to record a jazz album together sometime in the future, according to Rolling Stone. Mama Monster, who will be delighting Philadelphia crowds with not one but two show at the Wells ... Continue reading �