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Mark Ronson Performs “Valerie”, Tributes Amy Winehouse
Thu Jul 28 2011 by Becky Bain
Amy Winehouse's friend and collaborator Mark Ronson performed with his band the Business International last night in London, and the producer honored his late friend with some touching words, as well as some music. "I went to her service yesterday," Ronson told the crowd, "And there was a rabbi that spoke and he said that somebody’s life is measured in deeds and not years and that’s the best thing I heard yesterday." Head below for more, including Ronson playing his and Amy's most well-known collaboration, "Valerie". More »
Amy Winehouse’s London Funeral: Friends And Family Mourn Together
Tue Jul 26 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
A funeral was held in honor of Amy Winehouse today at Edgwarebudy Lane cemetery in London. Friends and family — including producer and collaborator Mark Ronson, and close friend Kelly Osbourne — grieved the loss of the magnetic pop star. It is reported that during the service, loved ones sang Carole King's "So Far Away", the British songbird's favorite tune. While toxicology reports of the "Valerie" singer's mysterious and untimely death will not be released until October, it is comforting to know those closest to Amy have had a chance to say goodbye and lay her memory to rest.
Carmageddon: Idolator’s Survival Playlist
Fri Jul 15 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
We've survived the Rapture, we've enjoyed Alpocolypse, but it seems our day of judgment has finally arrived. Carmageddon, as it's been nicknamed due to the closure of the vital 405 freeway, will be descending upon LA at midnight tonight and lasting for the next 53 painful hours. As Los Angelenos prepare for the worst traffic in the notoriously gridlocked city's history by planning alternate routes or stocking up on supplies to stay in all weekend (house party, y'all) we've decided to pitch in with our very own Survival Playlist. Jump below for odes to alternate forms of transportation to get you through till Monday.
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The Morning Mix: Trent Reznor Wins An Oscar
Mon Feb 28 2011 by Becky Bain
:: The Nine Inch Nails frontman picked up an Oscar last night for composing the score to The Social Network. Now he just needs a Tony and an Emmy to properly EGOT! [Spinner]
:: James Van Der Beek - or, as Ke$ha puts it, Van Der Douche - talks about shooting lasers among unicorns in the pop star's video for "Blow". [PopWatch]
:: Taylor Swift and Glee's Chord Overstreet took in a hockey game together. Just friends, or future parents of the blondest children ever? [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Pop stars have a long history of using their music videos to advertise their fragrances. [Jezebel]
:: Mark Ronson will be writing all the music for the Russell Brand-starring Arthur. We heartily approve of Ronson, Daft Punk, Trent Reznor and other artists taking a sabbatical from dropping albums to compose a film score. [Vulture]
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The BRIT Awards: Red Carpet Arrivals (PHOTOS)
Tue Feb 15 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Less than 24 hours ago, Justin Bieber was sitting next to Conan on his set in Burbank, now he’s in London walking the red carpet for the 2011 BRIT Awards (this explains why he jetted after the taping before we could give him our Valentine). And while JB came up empty handed at the Grammys, tonight he’s been named International Breakthrough Act — not too shabby, Biebs. Also in attendance, Rihanna — in a bright and beautiful gown we wish she would have worn on Sunday night — Eliza Doolittle, Ellie Goulding, Mark Ronson, BRIT Awards performer Adele, Jessie J and Cee-Lo who kept it casual in his rhinestoned track suit. Check out the red carpet highlights from across the pond. More »
Naya Rivera Does “Valerie” Better Than Winehouse On Last Night’s ‘Glee’
Wed Dec 1 2010 by Becky Bain
Last night on Glee's "Special Education", Kurt took care of a metaphor —er, we mean a pet bird — at his new school, Emma broke some big news to Mr. Schue, and Rachel was pretty much as insufferable as she usually is. (At least this time Schue and Finn called her on her bad 'tude.) But the most show-stopping moment of the night was Naya Rivera belting out the Mark Ronson/Amy Winehouse version of The Zutons' "Valerie" while Heather Morris and Harry Shum Jr. became the MVPs of New Directions based on their incredible dancing alone. Watch the gang's sectionals performance below! More »
Florence + The Machine And Others Attend The 2010 Q Awards (PHOTOS)
Mon Oct 25 2010 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Florence + The Machine took home two big titles from today’s 2010 Q Awards: Best Female and Best Track for “You Got Love”. However, the “Dog Days Are Over” songbird wasn’t the only one in attendance at the London awards ceremony, others included Travie McCoy, silver foxy Mark Ronson and “The Writer” singer Ellie Goulding. Flip through to peep the arrivals from the Q magazine event and tell us if you think Florence deserved her two big wins. More »
Mark Ronson & The Business Intl Go “Bang Bang Bang” On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Fri Oct 15 2010 by Idolator Staff
After rocking Letterman earlier this week, the traveling circus that is Mark Ronson & The Business Intl hit Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. But this time, Ronson and his crew staged a much bigger production, performing on a slick red-and-white set. Watch Ronson and several of his other Record Collection collaborators (including Atlanta rapper Pill, filling in for Q-Tip on "Bang Bang Bang", and Spank Rock on "The Bike Song") tear it up below:
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Mark Ronson’s “Somebody To Love Me” Video Is Mad About The Boy George
Thu Oct 14 2010 by Robbie Daw
Earlier this year we mentioned that Mark Ronson had been working with Jake Shears and Cathy Dennis, and now we get to hear the fruits of their labor. The track they all co-wrote, "Somebody To Love Me," is the latest single issued off Ronson's Record Collection LP, and the song not only features Boy George and Miike Snow's Andrew Wyatt on vocals, the video also depicts a young Boy circa June 1982 (i.e. the Culture Club years), looking his glammed-out best!
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Mark Ronson & The Business Intl Make David Letterman Go “Bang Bang Bang”
Tue Oct 12 2010 by Robbie Daw
A Tribe Called Quest rapper Q-Tip and New York singer Amanda Warner of MNDR took center stage on last night's Late Show With David Letterman to perform with Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. The musical conglomerate offered up a rousing rendition of their retro synth-pop jam "Bang Bang Bang," which appears on Ronson's new album Record Collection and became a UK Top 10 hit over the summer. Watch below!
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