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Tony Bennett brings his heart to LI

New York Newsday (Free subscription) | yesterday

Tony Bennett plays tonight and tomorrow at Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury. Here are three things to know about the man.

Tony Bennett brings his heart to Westbury

New York Newsday (Free subscription) | yesterday

1. Tony Bennett, "A Swingin' Featuring the Big Band" (Columbia/RPM). The follow-up to Bennett's only other holiday album, 1968's "Snowfall," this new one reunites Bennett with the Count's band for the first recording together since 1958. And it's a swinging effort, indeed: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a swift sleigh ride home and " Is Coming to Town" gets jazzed up. Bennett...

Music Review: Tony Bennett Featuring the Count Basie Big Band - A Swingin' Christmas

Blogcritics: Music (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008

Tony Bennett's first Christmas album in 40 years provides the perfect soundtrack for all your holiday festivities. What makes the holidays special? Traditions such as hanging ornaments on the tree, sipping cocoa, and opening presents come to mind, but another can be added to the list: listening to A Swingin’ Christmas by Tony Bennett featuring the Count Basie Big Band. A...

The Strange Holiday Mix, 2008 Edition

AssortedStuff (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008

Here’s the holiday music now in heavy rotation on my iPod. Not as cynical a list compared to years past but it’s still early in the season. Another Christmas Song - Stephen Colbert Winter Wonderland - Tony Bennett Gettin’ In The Mood (For Christmas) - Brian Setzer The Man In The Santa Suit - Fountains Of Wayne Run Run Rudolph [...]

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Stars Sing Holiday Classics

All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008

Sit back pour some eggnog and enjoy some holiday cheer as NBC offers the many stars performing on TODAY singing the favorite season holiday classics From Tony Bennett, Faith Hill, the Rockettes, Gloria Estefan, Anita Baker and many more. Use the continue button to select your video from the out door stage at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York...

Another Free iTunes Single of the Week: Melissa Etheridge's "Christmas in America"

Sound of the City (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008

Last week's prediction : Lunch with Avey Tare The iTunes promotional lurch--a la last weekend's Times ' box-set and coffee-table "gift guides"-- is, sadly, headed straight into moving Christmas product, from last week's Tony Bennett/ A Swingin' Christmas debacle to this week's bizarrely titled A New Thought for Christmas , courtesy of California tax-evader Melissa Etheridge.

Watch the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Live Online

The Inquisitr (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

... the live stream. You can right-click the player to select full-screen mode if you’d like. Beyonce, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr., and Jamie Foxx are set to perform on NBC’s televised coverage of the event, which also begins at 8 p.m. ET. Waiting for the tree lighting to begin? In the meantime, you can check out live Webcams of other official city trees around the world — including...

Celebs Donate Big to Charity

Hollyscoop (Free subscription) | yesterday

... items are set to be auctioned in the Bid 2 Beat AIDS and the meet-and-greets will be arranged with Tony Bennett, The and Jewel. So what's up for grabs? Signed CDs from Amy Winehouse, Rihanna and in addition to signed books, DVDs, photos and posters from many more. Proceeds from the auction will benefit LIFEbeat, the Music Industry Fights AIDS so the money is going to a great cause....

• Madonna, Fall Out Boy, Rihanna memorabilia up for auction - New Musical Express

Britney Spears Lights Up New York City

Pink Is The New Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

... with a massive crystal star. It was donated by the Varanyak family in Hamilton Twp., N.J. Beyonce, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr., and Jamie Foxx are among the entertainers scheduled to perform. While the first official lighting was in 1933, the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was put up two years earlier during the Depression in the mud by workers building the Art Deco...

Beyonce Spends Christmas at Rockerfeller Center

Just Jared (Free subscription) | yesterday

Beyonce performs for the 2008 Christmas in Rockefeller Center, which will air on NBC TONIGHT, December 3rd @ 8PM ET/PT. Joining the 27-year-old triple threat to light the world’s most famous Christmas Tree in New York City is her sister Solange Knowles, Miley Cyrus, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, legend Tony Bennett and David Cook. Even Britney [...]

Elvis Costello's new TV adventure

Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | yesterday

... appears Dec. 10 with artist/director Julian Schnabel; other upcoming guests include the Police and Tony Bennett).The show works best when artists such as John and Reed discuss the songwriters and musicians who influenced them most profoundly; that’s the sort of passion and engagement that is missing from most celebrity interviews. John and Costello have a fine old time talking at...

Tonight's TV Hot List: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | yesterday

Christmas in Rockefeller Center8 pm/ET NBCBright lights, big city, indeed. Hosts Al Roker and Jane Krakowski pull the switch in tonight's 76th annual Christmas-tree lighting in Manhattan, a grand gala twinkling with time-honored holiday songs and current hits. Putting the glow in the event are R&B songstress Beyoncé, teen sensation Miley Cyrus, cool crooner Tony Bennett, jazz pianist-vocalist...

Elvis lives!

Salon (Free subscription) | yesterday

... "Sweet Jane," then confesses that his secret dream is to write a New York detective novel. Later, Tony Bennett, Rufus Wainwright and the Police stop by.

Back by Popular Demand: Bill Engvall and His Unique Brand of Blue Collar Comedy at Table Mountain Casino

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | yesterday

... Casino has brought a string of headliners that continue to delight guests year round. From Tony Bennett to Liza MinnelliBoz Scaggs to Bonnie RaittBrad Garrett to World Championship Boxing and MMA, there's always excitement happening at one of California's most intimate concert settings -The Table Mountain Casino Indoor Event Center. Tickets for Engvall's December 15th show are on...

Elvis Costello, making a 'Spectacle' of himself

USA Today (Free subscription) | yesterday

... Elton John, Spectacle's co-executive producer (with partner David Furnish) and first guest; Tony Bennett; Smokey Robinson; and Diana Krall, Costello's wife. "I set out knowing that I wasn't going to be looking for dark secrets," Costello says. "The tone would be more celebratory, with people looking outside themselves to the music they love. So you have Lou Reed enthusing about Jimmy...