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Jeff Goldblum, a gifted pianist in addition to his acting skills, showcases his talents on the 88 keys on his new rendition of the jazz classic “A Baptist Beat,” the latest single off the actor’s upcoming EP Plays Well With Others.

The EP focuses on standards Goldblum considers “the best songs ever written,” with the Hank Mobley gem “A Baptist Beat” among those six selections. On Goldblum’s rendition, he summons his inner Wynton Kelly — the pianist who played on the 1961 original — while accompanied by his longtime big band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

In Variety’s feature, The One That Got Away, Emmy nominees reflect on one of their projects that never saw the light of day, was canceled too soon or that they’d like to revisit some day.

Picture it: Southern California, 1994.

Cinco Paul is fresh out of USC School of Cinematic Arts, churning out his first post-grad comedy script — an homage to screwball comedies including “What’s Up, Doc?” and “Bringing Up Baby,” called “Band of Gold.”

“At the time, there were big splashy spec sales happening all over the place and this was mine,” he says. “It kind of launched my career, but unfortunately, it never got made.”

Nearly 30 years later, Paul, the creator and Emmy-nominated lyricist of Apple TV+’s musical love letter “Schmigadoon!,” has never lost his wistful fondness for the script, which had been bought by Sony and even attached a few directors.

Had it made it to the screen,...

Lamont Dozier, who along with his songwriting and producing partners brothers Brian and Eddie Holland was a pioneer and driving force of Detroit’s beloved “Motown Sound” of the 1960s and 1970s, died Monday in Arizona. He was 81.

His death was announced on Instagram today by his son Lamont Dozier Jr. No cause or additional details were given, with Lamont Jr. writing only, “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!”

The famous Holland-Dozier-Holland team was the force behind such iconic Motown hits as “Heatwave” by Martha and The Vandellas, numerous hits by The Supremes, including “Where Did Our Love Go” and “Baby Love,” scores of songs by The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers (“This Old Heart of Mine”) and Marvin Gaye (“Can I Get A Witness?”.

While Dozier and Brian Holland tended to focus on musical arrangement and production,...

Lamont Dozier, the Motown songwriter and producer who helped craft hits for artists such as the Supremes, the Four Tops, and the Isley Brothers, has died. He was 81.

The news was confirmed by his son, Lamont Dozier Jr., who wrote on Instagram, “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!” A cause of death has not yet been announced.

“My condolences to Lamont Dozier’s family,” Diana Ross wrote. “He will always be remembered through all the beautiful songs that he wrote for me and the Supremes, and so many other beautiful songs.

Timmy Thomas, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist whose minimalist yet urgent 1970s hit anti-war anthem “Why Can’t We Live Together” eventually would sell more than 2 million copies, died March 11, at a hospital in Miami. He was 77.

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His family announced his death on Facebook, and wife Lillie (Brown) Thomas told The New York Times that the cause was cancer.

Accompanied only by his Lowrey organ and an early drum machine set to a staccato, bossa nova beat, Thomas delivered a fervent, melancholy vocal performance calling for an end to war as the conflict in Vietnam dragged on. In a refrain that was as catchy as it was pleading, Thomas sang, “Everybody wants to live together/Why can’t we live together?”

Released in August 1972, the reached No. 1 on R&b charts and No. 3 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in early 1973.

Although Thomas...

From 1964 to at least 1967, the Supremes helped define the sound of Motown and, by extension, the sound of mainstream American pop. The trio worked closely with the songwriter-producer team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland to perfect a musical blueprint; an ideal blend of hard and soft — drums like jackhammers, cymbals like sword fights, and harmonies like whipped cream. Diana Ross sang lead, of course, while Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard handled backup, pulling from a formidable, constantly shifting arsenal of “whoa-ohs,” “whoo-oohs,” “yeah-yeahs,” “baby-baby’s,” and “help,...

A slew of stars are helping to celebrate Jerry Lee Lewis’ 85th birthday on Tuesday night.

Former President Bill Clinton, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Drew Carey, Willie Nelson, Nancy Wilson, Ringo Starr and more luminaries are set to honor the singer-songwriter in Whole Lotta Celebratin’ Goin’ On: 85 Years of the Killer.

John Stamos is hosting the event, which is airing at 8 p.m. Et on Lewis’ official Facebook and YouTube channels and JerryLeeLewis.com.

Other stars scheduled to take part include Andy Grammer, Billy F Gibbons, Brenda Lee, Chris Isaak, Chris Janson, Freda Payne, Gavin DeGraw, Jacob Tolliver, James ...

A slew of stars are helping to celebrate Jerry Lee Lewis’ 85th birthday on Tuesday night.

Former President Bill Clinton, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Drew Carey, Willie Nelson, Nancy Wilson, Ringo Starr and more luminaries are set to honor the singer-songwriter in Whole Lotta Celebratin’ Goin’ On: 85 Years of the Killer.

John Stamos is hosting the event, which is airing at 8 p.m. Et on Lewis’ official Facebook and YouTube channels and JerryLeeLewis.com.

Other stars scheduled to take part include Andy Grammer, Billy F Gibbons, Brenda Lee, Chris Isaak, Chris Janson, Freda Payne, Gavin DeGraw, Jacob Tolliver, James ...

The Man/Kind Project, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight racism and intolerance by uniting cultures through awareness and empathy, is set to present Tears: The Event Against Racism & Stereotyping, a Global Online Event unifying our voices in the spirit of empathy, tolerance and understanding.

Tears will feature a dynamic group of passionate artists and activists, with a growing list of celebrities including Ed Harris, Clancy Brown, Anne-Marie Johnson, Amy Hill, Michael Dorn, Beverly Johnson, Alan Rosenberg, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Christopher B. Duncan, and many others, who are candid and unvarnished in their personal revelations and observations.

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Participants will deliver powerful testimonies and introspections during this critical time, weaponizing empathy and inviting the viewers to share their voices in the fight against bigotry.

Tears hopes to unlock secrets and inspire more people to come forward and share personal experiences...

Actress Rosemary Harris, playwright Terrence McNally and composer Harold Wheeler – Tony Award winners all – each will received a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, the Tony administration company announced today.

“We are thrilled to recognize Rosemary, Terrence and Harold with the Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre,” said Heather Hitchens, President of the American Theatre Wing and Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League. “They are pioneers in each of their crafts and their contributions to American Theatre and culture has been immeasurable.”

Harris, who won the Tony for Best Actress for The Lion in Winter (1965), is currently starring as Mrs. Higgins in Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of My Fair Lady. Her other 25 Broadway credits include Tony-nominated performances in The Royal Family (2009), Waiting in the Wings (1999), Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance (1996), Hay Fever (1985), Pack of Lies (1984), Heartbreak House (1983) and Old Times...

A number of stars, including cast members of NBC’s “The West Wing,” are urging Republican members of the Electoral College to vote against Donald Trump in a new PSA. “Our Founding Fathers built the Electoral College to safeguard the American people from the dangers of a demagogue, and to ensure that the presidency only goes to someone who is, ‘to an eminent degree, endowed with the requisite qualifications,'” Martin Sheen says in the video, which was produced by the group Unite for America. Debra Messing, B.D. Wong, Richard Schiff, Mike Farrell, Bob Odenkirk and Freda Payne also appear in the video,...

Hollywood stars are banding together in an effort to keep Donald Trump out of the White House.

Celebs including Debra Messing, Martin Sheen and Bob Odenkirk appear in a video plea to Republican electors, urging them to deny President-elect Trump the 270 electoral votes he needs to secure the presidency.

“Our Founding Fathers built the Electoral College to safeguard the American people from the dangers of a demagogue, and to ensure that the presidency only goes to someone who is, ‘to an eminent degree, endowed with the requisite qualifications,’ ” Sheen says in the video created by Unite for America, a group...

Legendary TV producer and entertainer David Gest has been found dead in his London hotel room at the Four Seasons Canary Wharf, E! News has learned. His granddaughter, Stephanie Davis, took to Twitter to mourn his death. "My heart is broken. Grandad has gone. Last to get photo with him," she tweeted. "We made plans and im gutted I won't see you again." Gest was scheduled to go on tour throughout the United Kingdom, putting on 24 shows alongside Dina Carroll, Russell Tompkins Jr. and Freda Payne. The tour was titled David Gest Is Not Dead But Alive With Soul, a joke about the fact that some of his Celebrity Big Brother co-stars thought he was dead. He was last seen on CBB, but...

Sometimes you have to die to get recognized. For Flying Lotus, whose 2014 album was called You're Dead, that, thankfully, wasn't true. The electronic artist, real name Steven Ellison, in nominated for two Grammy Awards this year, one for "Never Catch Me" (best dance recording), which features Kendrick Lamar; and one as part of the small mob of people who were involved in the making of Lamar's groundbreaking album To Pimp a Butterfly. His own release, the equally groundbreaking You're Dead, was one of 2014's most daring and genre-bending recordings. Ellison/Lotus comes from a musical family in more than one...

After her three-hour long private funeral, Natalie Cole's family and friends gathered at Crustacean in Beverly Hills Monday night to celebrate her life. Bobby Brown, Macy Gray, Mary Wilson and more performed while David Foster emceed the evening, hosted by Howard Grossman at one of Cole's favorite restaurants. "The mood was not somber, but an evening celebrating Natalie Cole's life and her music," says a source. Cole's son Robert Yancy also attended the event, and his grand-uncle Freddy Cole ended the evening with a performance of "It's Easy to Remember (But So Hard to Forget)." Others who attended included Quincy Jones,...

We have added a new set of pictures from the event "The Speel iT Show Party for a Cause Celebrity Benefit for the Los Angeles Food Bank".Spicy Mari attending the 2012 "The Speel iT Show" Party for a Cause Celebrity Benefit for the Los Angeles Food Bank.Photo copyright by Angelo Tan / PR Photos. Freda Payne attending the 2012 "The Speel iT Show" Party for a Cause Celebrity Benefit for the Los Angeles Food Bank.Photo copyright by Angelo Tan / PR Photos. Lamont Wheat attending the 2012 "The Speel iT Show" Party for a Cause Celebrity Benefit for the Los Angeles Food Bank.Photo copyright by Angelo Tan / PR Photos. Miss Jay attending the 2012 "The Speel iT Show" Party...

Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery debate which 'Then and Now' hits the 'Idol' top seven should tackle.

By Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery

Jessica Sanchez performs on "American Idol"

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The "American Idol" top seven took on current hits last week, and look how well things turned out! Uh, wait, never mind.

Anyway, after Jessica Sanchez escaped elimination thanks to the judges' save (which officially marked the first time this season they've actually done something right), "Idol" producers decided to up the ante for Wednesday night's (April 18) show by letting the contestants sing both a #1 from the past decade — since it worked so well before — and a classic soul tune.

Yes, it's "Then and Now" week on "Idol," which, come to think of it, is a pretty apt way of viewing the show's steady decline. It also means we're going to see the usual front-runners strut their stuff: Sanchez will dominate a Beyoncé hit,...

Cliff Richard has announced plans to attend a West End screening of his upcoming tour DVD. The singer will introduce a special viewing of Cliff Richard: The Soulicious Tour Live At The O2 at London's Odeon West End on November 15. The concert DVD was recorded during Cliff's 'Soulicious' arena tour, which featured 18 popular hits from his successful career. The shows also included a lineup of soul classics and brand new songs taken from his recent Soulicious duets album. On the DVD, Richard is joined on stage by soul stars including Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr, Lamont Dozier, Jaki Graham, James Ingram, Freda Payne and Percy Sledge. Talking about the duets, Richard said: "It's been a (more)...

American Idol has entered the MySpace era (aka 2006), and is tapping into the powerful musical legacies of Toni Basil, Billy Ray Cyrus, and the Crash Test Dummies. Nope, I’m not pulling your leg. For the first time in its ten-season history, Fox’s behemoth of a singing competition is giving contestants the chance to audition online at myspace.com/americanidol from now through Oct. 6. Hopefuls between the ages of 15 and 28 (as of July 15, 2010) can submit 40-second videos in which they belt out one of 90 pre-approved tracks (listed below). Idol producers will then invite a select number of online auditioners...

Marvin Hamlisch hosts Marvin Hamlisch Presents: The .70s, The Way We Were, a television special featuring performers re-creating their big hits from the 1970s. The special stars Bj Thomas, Three Dog Night, Debby Boone, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Ray Stevens, Freda Payne, Guy and Ralna, Bobby Goldsboro, Billy Joe Royal, Peaches and Herb, Jonathan Edwards, Gloria Gaynor and composer and conductor Hamlisch himself. The event is part of special programming airing in July-August 2010 (check local listings) on PBS stations. In addition to the live stage performances, the program looks back at warm and wonderful memories of the 1970s. Hamlisch looks back on the 1970s with nostalgia. .The country breathed a sigh of relief when the...

Directed by Paul Haggis of the Academy Award-winning Crash, "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" was recorded on February 1, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier, Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios. The new version of "We Are the World" features 80 performers of various musical genres. Among them are: Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Hudson, A.R. Rahman, Harry Connick Jr, Gladys Knight, Patti Austin, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Jonas, Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Nettles, Celine Dion, and Fergie. Also, Miley Cyrus, Keri Hilson, Zac Brown, Akon, Brandy, Melanie Fiona, Mya, Musiq Soulchild, Katharine McPhee, Robin Thicke, Trey Songz, Faith Evans, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Vince Vaughn, Freda Payne, Josh [...]...

Director Paul Haggis and producer RedOne give a preview of the Haiti benefit single and video.

By Jocelyn Vena

Wyclef Jean, Kanye West and Jennifer Hudson recording "We Are the World — 25 for Haiti"

Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage

"We Are the World — 25 for Haiti" is set to premiere on Friday night (February 12) during the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Vancouver. The song features appearances by a number of artists including Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Jordin Sparks, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Pink — along with some newly added artists who won't be revealed until the remake airs. But while we wait for the debut of the Haiti benefit, organized by Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones, we have a preview from the people behind the song.

"I just keep the class of the original one," producer RedOne told MTV News, explaining how "We Are the World" would differ from the club tracks...

Never in a million years would you imagine pop princess Miley Cyrus singing alongside the soulful Natalie Cole, or even American Idol (TV) judge Randy Jackson belting it out next to Couple's Retreat (2009) Vince Vaughn. But it did. It all went down Monday night, at famed producer Quincy Jones' studio in La, to benefit the earthquake in Haiti. Everyone from the Jonas Brothers to Faith Evans showed up to lend their vocals to "We Are the World" remix. 25 years ago, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and the late Michael Jackson rallied an insane number of famous singers, actors, and performers to lay the tracks for 'We Are the World" written by Richie and Jackson and produced by Jones. The year was 1985 -- big hair was a must have, neon colors drove the fashion industry, and in one La music studio history was made. To help stop famine in Africa,...

Jamie Foxx, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughn, Usher, Lil Wayne were also in the house.

By Gil Kaufman

Wyclef Jean, Toni Braxton and Kanye West

Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage

Los Angeles — When it came time to record the 25th-anniversary remake of "We Are the World," the legendary African-famine relief benefit's co-writer and producer, Lionel Richie, said he wanted to approach the project from a modern perspective. That might explain why none of the singers from the 1985 single were in the house for Monday night's marathon sessions, which took place in the same studios where the original song was laid down.

Instead of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper and the late Michael Jackson (whose previously recorded voice, however, will be heard on the tune), the 2010 version will be headlined by Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Wyclef Jean, Josh Groban and Will.I.Am. It features a newly penned hip-hop break written by the Black Eyed Peas...

The 56-year-old TV star-and-concert promoter was reported yesterday (08.12.09) to have been encouraged by his late friend Michael Jackson to have several operations, but insists it was all his own decision. David – whose cosmetic procedures include two facelifts and a nose realignment operation – said: “On ‘Celebrity Come Dine With Me’, I discuss the plastic surgery I had done between 1980-1981 and blame only myself for being so foolish, especially not Michael Jackson nor anyone else. I was an idiot. I look back at that time and think of myself as being so stupid, and was very appreciative of Michael’s support and being there when I went through all that.” David appears on the Christmas special of the British dinner party TV show ‘Celebrity Come Dine With Me’. The flamboyant star also revealed he had his cheek implants removed after having a surgery epiphany. He told Bang Showbiz: “It was my...

Congratulations, Mr. President. Seriously. Big fan. Big Prize. Still, here's a celebratory playlist that I really hope will inspire you to keep earning this glittering prize in the days and years to come. Eyes On The Prize - Bruce Springsteen Peace On Earth - U2 War - Edwin Star (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding - Elvis Costello Peace Train - Cat Stevens Peacekeeper - Fleetwood Mac One Love - Bob Marley Peace And Love - Fountains Of Wayne People Get Ready - The Impressions People Have A Power - Patti Smith Bring The Boys Home - Freda Payne Glittering Prize - Simple Minds Waiting On The World To Change - John Mayer Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) - George Harrison We Gotta Get Out Of This Place - The Animals 21 Guns - Green Day Wake Up Everybody - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Peace...

Tuesday night on American idol results show, there were Freda Payne, Thelma Houston, and K.C. Casey apart from the contestants. But the performances were pretty bad. If they were contenders, Simon Cowell would have definitely criticized.

Freda Payne performed ¨Band of Gold¨ after Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated during American idol final 7 results show. She looked superb, and was full of energy, but her vocals were not up to the mark. In fact, she was pathetic with the song. Then came Thelma Houston in a too-small yellow dress and sang ¨Don´t Leave Me This Way.¨ It was a little better than Payne´s performance, ....

David Archuleta appeared on "American Idol" stage on April 22, singing "Touch My Hand" at the result show of the Fox's reality singing competition. He took the stage near the end of the show before Anoop Desai was eliminated.

Other musical guests at the result show were Freda Payne, Thelma Houston and Harry Wayne Casey of Kc & The Sunshine Band. During the night, Freda sang a medley of several songs, which included "Band of Gold", Thelma delivered "Don't Leave Me This Way", and Harry performed "Get Down Tonight".

In addition to the live appearances from those stars, the Idol stage was also glittered with a performance from the 5 remaining contestants, Matt Giraud, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Danny Gokey, as well as 2 just-booted contestants, Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds. They were dancing and singing to Jackson Five's 1979 hit single "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)".

David Archuleta singing...

"American Idol" found its top five on Wednesday night -- but first, voters told two hopefuls to disco on home! Host Ryan Seacrest wasted no time in revealing Lil Rounds as the first eliminated competitor. For her swan song, Lil reprised "I'm Every Woman" -- and, perhaps in a case of too little, too late, the judges gave her a rave review. "You sang brilliant tonight!" Paula Abdul enthused. "Lil, baby, you're just on your way," Randy Jackson said, getting Kara DioGuardi's agreement. And Simon Cowell, arguably Lil's biggest critic on the panel, said, "I'm actually a fan of you. I think you made some bad decisions, but people do that." Then, Seacrest revealed that either Anoop Desai or Allison Iraheta would be getting the boot as well. "You both have awesome voices," said returning finalist David Archuleta, who performed his single "Touch My Hand." "Know that it's not over even after this.

And then there were five. "American Idol" has chopped out two contestants from its eight season after giving Matt Giraud a second chance last week through the one-time Judges' Save. Those meeting the end of the journey are Memphis native Lil Rounds and Wild Card pick Anoop Desai.

Both Rounds and Desai stumbled on Disco night. The former sang Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" and got butchered by the judges, with Simon Cowell predicting that she's going home. Desai, who got the privilege of performing last, sang Donna Summer's "Dim All the Lights" and Simon thought it was his worst performance.

Ryan Seacrest was very fast in announcing that Rounds was out from the competition. She was called first to be in the bottom three and immediately told that she did not make it. "I'm actually going to miss your family screaming at us every week," Simon commented on her departure.

In between his tight schedule of touring across America, "American Idol" alum David Archuleta will spare some time to return to the Idol stage. The runner up of the last season's singing contest will deliver "A Little Too Not Over You" during next week's result show of the singing competition on April 22.

In a bid to keep up with disco theme, musical guests from the particular genre, Harry Wayne Casey of Kc & The Sunshine Band, Thelma Houston and Freda Payne, have all been tapped by Fox for the forthcoming show. They will make duet, singing a medley of their hit singles, "Get Down Tonight", "Don't Leave Me this Way" and "Band of Gold".

As for this week, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson's pre-taped performances were televised during the result show of the reality singing contest on Wednesday, April 15. Miley sang "The Climb", the "Hannah Montana: The Movie" soundtrack, while...

American Idol alumnus David Archuleta has been confirmed to perform on next week's double-elimination episode. The singer, who finished runner-up in series seven, will play his new single 'A Little Too Not Over You' on the Fox show. Harry Wayne "Kc" Casey, Thelma Houston and Freda Payne are also scheduled to appear as part of the Disco Week theme. They will (more)...

David Archuleta is the latest "American Idol" veteran scheduled to make his return to the Fox reality smash. Fox announced that Archuleta will perform next Wednesday (April 22) in an important double-elimination episode of "American Idol." The double-elimination was caused, of course, by the judges' decision to utilize the Save on Matt Giraud, the contestant who received the fewest votes following the April 14 show. Next Tuesday night will be Disco Night for the Top Seven and the following night will see Disco icons Harry Wayne "Kc" Casey (of Kc and the Sunshine Band), Thelma Houston and Freda Payne perform a...

"American Idol" season seven runner up David Archuleta is headed back to the "Idol" stage and he will be joined by some iconic disco stars! Tuesday April 21 the top 7 "Idol" finalists will perform songs from the disco era. The following night Archuleta will perform his new single "A Little Too Not Over You," and disco stars Harry Wayne "Kc" Casey (of Kc and the Sunshine Band), Thelma Houston and Freda Payne will perform a medley of their hit songs "Get Down Tonight," "Don't Leave Me this Way," and "Band of Gold." Don't miss "American Idol" Tuesday April 21 on Fox.

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The Rrazz Room, San Francisco?s premier nightclub offering world class jazz, soul, cabaret, comedy and popular music entertainment, has announced the lineup for its 1st Anniversary Gala & Benefit for St Jude Children's Hospital. The Gala will be held Tuesday, March 17th at The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco at 7:30 Pm. Performers for the Gala, most of whom appear regularly at the Rrazz Room, include Rita Moreno, Petula Clark, Paul Williams, Stefanie Powers, Sally Kellerman, Paula West, Freda Payne, Linda Clifford, Edna Wright & Honey Cone, Valarie Pettiford, David Hernandez, Tim Hockenberry, Sony Holland, and Terese Genecco. Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening is Jan Wahl. Black tie/ cocktail attire is recommended and there will be an auction as part of the festivities. There are a limited amount of tickets from $75-$175, which can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or...

LONDON -- Stephen "Lenky" Marsden was named songwriter of the year for Sean Paul's hit "Get Busy" and the Wayne Wonder hits "Never Leave You" and "No Letting Go" at the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers' annual U.K. awards ceremony Wednesday. Marsden also picked up the ASCAP prize for song of the year with co-writer Sean Henriques for "Get Busy". BMG Music Publishing Ltd., which had hits with Dido and Coldplay, was named publisher of the year. The awards honor writers and publishers represented by Britain's Performing Right Society for performances on U.S. radio and television. Scottish band Franz Ferdinand won the college award, and England's Goldfrapp picked up the dance award. Film awards went to Phil Collins for Brother Bear, Trevor Jones for The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Patrick Doyle for Calendar Girls, Craig Armstrong for Love Actually and Annie Lennox, Howard Shore and Frances Walsh for "Into the West" from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. A highlight of the evening saw Petula Clark and Freda Payne celebrate the work of ASCAP songwriter Hal David by performing a medley of his hits, including "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," "What the World Needs Now", "Alfie" and "A House Is Not a Home".