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Tony Bennett's North American journey expands into fall

Thu, May 16 2013 2:38pm - Source: Soundspike

Legendary performer Tony Bennett has added more dates onto his extensive North American outing, which now extends into the fall.

McCartney Lends Voice To Anti-Gun Violence Effort

Wed, April 17 2013 5:53pm - Source: WNEW

Paul McCartney is adding his voice to Tony Bennett's campaign against gun violence.

Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett to Perform at Chaplin Awards Gala

Tue, April 09 2013 11:00pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Liza Minnelli , Tony Bennett and Kristin Chenoweth are set to perform in honor of Barbra Streisand at the upcoming 40th annual Chaplin Award Gala. Babs, an American treasure, will be feted by officials at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York on April 22.

Grammy-Winning Producer Dies At 72

Sat, March 30 2013 6:30pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Phil Ramone, the Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer whose platinum touch included recordings with Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Paul Simon, has died at 72.

Tony Bennett Offers New Update on Swing Album With Gaga

Thu, March 28 2013 7:54pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have not entered the studio to work on their collabo album yet, but they are close.

Tom Murro: Tony Bennett and Jennifer Hudson Belt It Out at Amy Winehouse Gala

Wed, March 27 2013 4:13am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

They tried to make me go to the Winehouse Foundation Gala: and I said Yea, Yea, Yea!

Tony Bennett says he and Lady Gaga will start recording jazz duet album this June

Sat, March 23 2013 12:28pm - Source: NME

Tony Bennett has confirmed that he and Lady Gaga will start recording their full-length jazz album together this June. Gaga was recently forced to cancel all the remaining dates on her Born This Way Ball tour after she sustained an injury to her hip but, in an interview with Rolling Stone , Bennett said that the pair were still planning to record their collaboration LP together in the coming months.

U.S. charity’s first fundraiser featured performances from Bennett and Jennifer Hudson

Fri, March 22 2013 3:49pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The Amy Winehouse Foundation's Gala and Inspiration Awards on Thursday at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York featured honoree Tony Bennett , performer Jennifer Hudson and a guest list including Sean Lennon, Mark Ronson and Harry Belafonte.

Watch Lady Gaga + Tony Bennett Record "The Lady Is a Tramp"

Thu, March 14 2013 9:56pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Footage of Lady Gaga and crooner Tony Bennett recording their cover of "The Lady Is a Tramp" is here for your viewing pleasure.

Bennett’s Young Cavs ‘Definitely’ Jelling; 20 Wins Seems Certain

Mon, February 11 2013 3:09pm - Source: WNEW

Tony Bennett's basketball teams, like those of his father, Dick, are known for their stifling defense.

Tony Bennett – As Time Goes By (2013)

Sun, February 03 2013 1:34pm - Source: Something Else!

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.

Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett Collaboration Confirmed: Mother Monster Has a New Jazz Album in the Works (VIDEO)

Mon, January 28 2013 7:34pm - Source: AOL Music

Mother Monster never fails to keep her fans on their toes.

Tony Bennett sets dates, releases Columbia catalog via iTunes

Fri, December 21 2012 5:36pm - Source: Soundspike

Legendary performer Tony Bennett has unveiled a 2013 North American excursion, as well as his entire Columbia Records catalog on iTunes.

Book Notes - Jay Neugeboren "The Other Side of the World"

Wed, November 28 2012 8:54pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

Tony Bennett: 'Lady Gaga's jazz album will reaffirm she's one of the best'

Mon, October 29 2012 9:35pm - Source: NME

Tony Bennett has said his planned jazz album with Lady Gaga will "reaffirm she's one of the best".

'I just can't believe that at 86, I feel beautiful about life,' says the singer

Tue, October 23 2012 8:01pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"I'm fortunate and blessed," says Tony Bennett of Viva Duets , his just-released set featuring some of music's biggest Latin stars, including Christina Aguilera on "Steppin' Out With My Baby"and Mexican superstar Vicente Fernandez on "Return to Me." Bennett isn't stopping there – he's already finished a back-to-basics LP and is planning a jazz record with Lady Gaga. Says Bennett, "I just have different ideas about different things, and they just happen."

Exclusive: Tony Bennett Talks About "The Butterflies That Make You Famous" In Clip From 'The Zen Of Bennett'

Tue, October 23 2012 3:16pm - Source: The Playlist

He may have left his heart in San Francisco, but for the legendary Tony Bennet , fame, fortune, respect and an impressive career that has spanned over six decades has followed him.

David Rogue Talks "Victim of My Circumstance"

Mon, October 08 2012 7:13pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Song after song, David Rogue transfixes on Victim of My Circumstance.

Jessie J Gets Fashion-Forward Makeover, Lady Gaga Jazz Album in the Works & More -- News Roundup

Mon, October 01 2012 6:54pm - Source: AOL Music

Jessie J has traded in her usual drag queen-inspired makeup , neon hair and flashy fashions for a chic makeover on the cover of Elle UK 's November issue.

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga to record Jazz album

Sun, September 30 2012 9:12am - Source: Music-News.com

Last year, Tony Bennett recorded the song The Lady is a Tramp with Lady Gaga for his album Duets II.

Marc Anthony: Bennett recording was exposing

Tue, September 25 2012 4:21pm - Source: Music-News.com

Marc Anthony felt under pressure to not "screw up" his duet with Tony Bennett.

Mike Ragogna: Chatting With Taj Mahal, Little Feat's Bill Payne, Steve Forbert, Nona Hendryx and Jon Tiven, Plus a Luther Exclusive

Mon, September 17 2012 5:23am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

You have a new project, The Hidden Treasures Of Taj Mahal: 1969 - 1973, with some studio gems on one disc and a Live at the Royal Albert Hall performance from April 18th, 1970, on the other.

Tony Bennett Confirms Christina Aguilera Collaboration As Part Of 'Viva Duets' Album

Fri, September 14 2012 10:35am - Source: Stereoboard

Legendary crooner and jazz star Tony Bennett has revealed that a duet alongside American singer Christina Aguilera will feature on his up and coming Viva Duets album.

Friday on My Mind: Bumbershoot Editon

Fri, August 31 2012 3:53pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

It's Friday and time again for Friday on My Mind.

My Most Anticipated Acts of Bumbershoot

Thu, August 30 2012 5:42pm - Source: Sound on the Sound

Lots of good things happening at Bumbershoot this year.

Nas, Tony Bennett to Be Honored at Amy Winehouse Inspiration Awards

Tue, August 14 2012 4:54pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Nas will be honored and is set to perform at the Amy Winehouse Inspiration Awards & Gala being held on October 11th at New York City's Waldorf Astoria, it was announced today.

Tony Bennett reveals snippet of Maria Gad� duet

Mon, August 13 2012 7:26am - Source: Music-News.com

Living legend Tony Bennett has posted a clip from his Viva Latin duet with Brazilian songstress Maria Gadú.

Tony Bennett 'Viva Duets' preview

Fri, August 03 2012 6:23am - Source: Music-News.com

Tony Bennett is going the Duets route a third time but with a bit of a twist.

Tony Bennett �obsessed with Olympics�

Tue, July 31 2012 7:55am - Source: Music-News.com

Tony Bennett nearly missed his onstage cue at a show on Friday as he was so engrossed by the London Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Tony Bennett in awe of Gaga�s energy

Wed, June 27 2012 2:19pm - Source: Music-News.com

Lady Gaga has astounding 'energy and intelligence', says Tony Bennett.

Amy Winehouse Foundation to Honor Tony Bennett at Inspiration Awards in October

Sat, June 23 2012 5:21pm - Source: Spinner

When Amy Winehouse died in July 2011, Tony Bennett was among those to pay tribute, calling her "an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist."

Tony Bennett Talks Nude Lady Gaga Sketch + Possible Album

Tue, June 19 2012 6:11pm - Source: ArtistDirect

In a recent chat with Metro , crooner Tony Bennett said that he did a nude sketch of Lady Gaga for Vanity Fair since "it was the right thing to do. I paint every day. Some days I paint models nude – like Michelangelo when he did the Vatican. The sketch I did of her sold for $30,000 and the money went to her charity."

Lady Gaga wants to do a full album with Tony Bennett

Fri, June 15 2012 2:41pm - Source: NME

Tony Bennett has said that Lady Gaga wants to record a full album with him, after their cover of the track 'The Lady Is A Tramp' on his 'Duets II' album.

Tony Bennett ETA Nonprofit Distributes $300,000 in Scholarship Funds

Wed, June 13 2012 8:50pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Kudos to crooner Tony Bennett for his patronage of the arts in school!

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Thu, May 10 2012 3:04pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

You are saying that the guy they have playing in the B... Niki & the Dove releasing 'Instinct,' playing Northside Fest (2) Anonymous wrote: that album cover is blowing my mind. ...

Bumbershoot 2012 lineup (Jane's Addiction, Tony Bennett & Skrillex are the headliners)

Thu, May 10 2012 1:48pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Seattle's Music & Arts Festival , which is produced by non-profit arts organization One Reel and takes place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, at Seattle Center.

Bumbershoot Reveals 2012 Lineup, Includes Skrillex, Mudhoney, THEESatisfaction

Tue, May 08 2012 5:33pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Seattle's long-running (since 1971) Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival has announced the lineup for this year's event, which will take place at the Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend, Sep. 1-3.

Herbie Hancock Celebrates International Jazz Day at U.N. With Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Morgan Freeman & Many More

Tue, May 01 2012 4:52pm - Source: Spinner

Hancock -- referred to by Jones as my "brother from another mother" -- finally took the stage next alongside the surviving members of Miles Davis ' second great quintet, saxophonist Wayne Shorter and bassist Ron Carter, to perform the trumpet master's "Milestones."

Mike Ragogna: Listen Up!: Conversations With Haley Reinhart, Early Morning Rebel's Nathan Blumenfeld-James, and JD McPherson & Jimmy Sutton

Fri, April 27 2012 3:45pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Listen Up! your new album, is on 19 Records and Interscope?

Tribeca Film Fest 2012 (April 18-29) -- tix on sale now (PS22 Chorus documentary, BAM150 & The Zen of Bennett included)

Tue, April 10 2012 4:32pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Tribeca Film Festival is readying itself for another week-long celebration of cinema next month.

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