Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 02/12/2009
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran showman Barry Manilow, who unveiled a new Las Vegas act on Tuesday, said that when it comes to today's hit singers, he most admires original acts such as controversial dance queen Lady Gaga.
Belfast Telegraph (Free subscription) | 01/12/2009
Barry Manilow has said he believes good love songs will never go out of fashion.
ShoppingBlog.com (Free subscription) | 02/12/2009
Barry Manilow appeared on The Today Show's Toyota concert series to sing several songs from his new Christmas album, In the Swing of Christmas . The album has some reworked favorites, but here he sings a new song called "Christmas is Just Around the Corner." It's very catchy. He clearly has a cold or some kind of throat issue, but like the pro he is he soldiers on. Take a look: Posted in...
The PopCrunch Show (Free subscription) | yesterday
When it comes to the hit singers of today, no one impresses stage legend Barry Manilow quite as much as controversial dance queen Lady Gaga. The vocalist — who began recording in the 1970s and is known for ballads like “Mandy” and the Grammy-winning disco smash “Copacabana (At the Copa)” — says he appreciates the [...]
MTV Newsroom (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
Barry Manilow has rarely been a guy associated with cutting-edge music. His biggest hits have been catchy pop tunes like "Mandy," "I Write the Songs" and "Copacabana," all of which have indelible melodies but could never be mislabeled "edgy." However, it's clear that Manilow — who just launched a fresh show in Las Vegas this [...]
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 01/12/2009
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is making music and magic at Paris Las Vegas with a new resident show. On March 5, 2010 Manilow will throw open the doors to the Paris Theatre at Paris Las Vegas with a reimagined stage show that will be both more intimate and more exciting than ever before.
Reno Gazette Journal (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
LAS VEGAS - Barry Manilow says plenty of people still like to hear great love songs, so he's keeping things romantic as he moves to the Las Vegas Strip for a new show opening March 5. "I've always believed that a good love song will never go out of style, no matter how angry the young people get - and they seem to be getting more angry," Manilow said in an interview. "It's reflected...
Gothamist (Free subscription) | yesterday
SaikoSakura's Flickr The local chapter of the union that represents nearly 3,000 of the NBC's producers, writers and technicians is threatening to walk out during the network's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center " special tonight—potentially denying millions of viewers the pleasure of seeing a light switch get flicked. The show is supposed to be broadcast tonight starting at 8 p.m.,...
NY Daily News (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
Barry Manilow, Cher, and Leona Lewis? The "X Factor" sensation isn't taking her talents to Las Vegas just yet, but the show that made her a household name is coming to the strip.
All Things Anderson (Free subscription) | yesterday
I had no intention in watching the discussion of the President's speech with Wolf & company but when I saw who was on the panel I could not switch the channel. Anderson Cooper joined Wolf at 9 PM ET taking over for Campbell Brown and AC then took over the whole kit and caboodle when it was time for AC360. The panels for the night was brilliant. At the political table were Alex Castellanos, Paul...
The PopCrunch Show (Free subscription) | yesterday
It may not be a very Merry Christmas for NBC: The network’s annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center special could be axed this evening due to a possible broadcasters’ union strike. The New York City chapter of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians is threatening to boycott the popular television special of the Rockefeller Center [...]
LAist (Free subscription) | 02/12/2009
Alec Baldwin arrives at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) In the December issue of Men's Journal Alec Baldwin states that he's lost interest in acting and that he will retire at the "30 Rock" wrap party and/or in 2012 . This would be an unfortunate loss for both the small and big screen....
Music Is The Heart Of Our Soul (Free subscription) | yesterday
It may not be a very Merry Christmas for NBC: The network’s annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center special could be axed this evening due to a possible broadcasters’ union strike. The New York City chapter of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians is threatening to boycott the popular television special of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree-lighting ceremony...
Word on the Street (Free subscription) | yesterday
I turn 37 on Friday. 37. A three and a seven together. Three years shy of 40.I'm not 37. I can't possibly be. I wasn't born that long ago. Hello? 1972? Richard Nixon? Roberta Flack? That's actually the year e-mail was invented so...
TV.com (Free subscription) | 01/12/2009
8 p.m., NBC Christmas in Rockefeller Center Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi host the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York. This year's event features performances by Aretha Franklin , Barry Manilow , and more. 9 p.m., CBS More > >
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