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Apr 4 2012 09:45 AM ET

Some details on Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, and R. Kelly's 'Sparkle' soundtrack, including that Whitney-Jordin duet

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The trailer for the upcoming remake of the 1976 musical drama Sparkle (which stars Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston) features a few promising snippets of the movie’s music, including bits of “Hooked on Your Love” and “Something He Can Feel,” which Aretha Franklin sang on the original film’s Curtis Mayfield-produced soundtrack. Intrigued? We talked to Sparks and Sparkle director Salim Akil about what to expect from the soundtrack.

–The film will include new versions of most of the original songs, including “Something He Can Feel” (which En Vogue scored a hit with in the early ’90s), “Look Into Your Heart,” and “Jump.” But not the classic title track? “No, not the song ‘Sparkle,’” says Sparks. “Which actually could change, because we’re still working on getting songs on the soundtrack. That could be a possiblilty. I was wondering about that too! I’m actually meeting with people who are working on the soundtrack today. You know what, I’m going to mention that.”

–In addition to some arranging work, R. Kelly wrote two brand-new songs for the movie. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 27 2012 04:03 PM ET

Download the 'Hunger Games' trailer's ominous score 'Deep Shadow' for free -- EXCLUSIVE

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If you want to remember what it felt like the first time you saw the trailer for The Hunger Games, or just pretend you’re a tribute during a workout, this might help: “Deep Shadow,” the instrumental track used in the preview, is now available to download for free on SoundCloud.

It’s composed by T.T.L. (ThroughTheLens), a duo made up of Italian musician Tying Tiffany and her producer, Lorenzo Montanà. They’re currently working on an EP for label ZerOKilled Music, which was founded by an Italian musician, Costanza Francavilla, who began playing their tracks for film and TV music supervisors before they even officially became a duo.

Preview “Deep Shadow” below.  READ FULL STORY »

Mar 15 2012 02:22 PM ET

Two new 'Hunger Games' tracks leak -- LISTEN

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Though The Hunger Games soundtrack won’t officially hit stores until Tuesday (you can find our lead review in the new issue of EW out this Friday), two new tracks from have leaked.

Taylor Swift’s “Eyes Open” counters the ethereal sound of her Civil Wars’ collab “Safe & Sound,” expressing the fiery side of Katniss with lyrics like “Everybody’s waiting for you to break down.”

Meanwhile, Kid Cudi’s “The Ruler and the Killer” is an appropriately grimy-gothic mood piece with a pounding, arena-ready beat. Listen below: READ FULL STORY »

Mar 14 2012 04:30 PM ET

'Hunger Games'-inspired song 'Girl on Fire' by Ella Mae Bowen: Hear it here!

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Whether or not you know the name Ella Mae Bowen now, if you’ve seen last year’s Footloose remake, you definitely remember her slow cover of “Holding Out for a Hero.” The 16-year-old country artist, working on her debut album for Big Machine (home to Taylor Swift and The Band Perry), was invited, like many artists, to submit songs for consideration for the Hunger Games soundtrack.

Having become a fan of the first book when she read it in eighth grade English, she penned “Girl on Fire” — inspired by heroine Katniss Everdeen’s nickname — with her producer Seth Bolt of the band Needtobreathe. Though it didn’t ultimately make the track list, Bowen is releasing the song to fans in the hope that those who loved the book as much as she did will enjoy it. Watch the lyric video and read what Bowen had to tell EW about producing the track below. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 10 2012 01:31 PM ET

See a teaser clip of the video for Taylor Swift's 'Hunger Games' song 'Safe and Sound'

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Back in December, faithful tributes got a first listen to Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars’ Hunger Games track “Safe and Sound.” Last month, the trio performed the haunting love song at the Ryman. And just yesterday, Lionsgate unveiled the cover of the upcoming blockbuster soundtrack.

All that’s left now for eager T-Swift and Hunger Games fans is an official music video, and thanks to MTV, which will premiere the video and feature a 30-minute interview with Swift on Monday, you can now watch a blink-and-you-might-miss-it scene from the upcoming clip.

Check it out below: READ FULL STORY »

Jan 5 2012 01:02 PM ET

Taylor Swift joins 'Les Miserables': Will her star power motivate you to go to the movies?

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Was yesterday a casting fairy tale for Taylor Swift? It was reported yesterday that the country-pop superstar is likely to play Éponine in the big-screen musical adaptation of Les Misérables.

So far, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Helena Bonham Carter are all signed on, and Amanda Seyfried is in talks to play Cosette. More than any of the other casting choices, though, Swift’s inclusion changes the dynamic of Les Mis and begs the question: Will the fan base of a bankable artist like her have any impact on ticket sales? READ FULL STORY »

Dec 28 2011 02:05 PM ET

Mark Wahlberg wants to make Justin Bieber a movie star

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Mark Wahlberg would really prefer the world not remember him for inspiring sweet sensations at the dawn of his career. Remarkably, he has mostly accomplished that feat over the past decade and a half — carving out a major career for himself as an actor (though he’d probably rather be thought of as Mickey Ward than the guy who figures out that plants are killing people).

Apparently, Wahlberg sees a similar future for Justin Bieber. In a recent conversation with MTV about his upcoming movie Contraband (whose trailer looks like one of the fake ones that runs before Tropic Thunder), Wahlberg talked about casting Bieber in a dramatic role in a future film that has something to do with basketball. The artist formerly known as Marky Mark says that he sees something in the Canadian pop pinup that let him know he can handle a dramatic role.

“I’m pretty intuitive,” Wahlberg explained. “I see the guy and spent time with him, and you see what he does and how he does it, and then you actually have a conversation with him, and it’s there.”

Wahlberg may have a point. READ FULL STORY »

Dec 23 2011 12:05 PM ET

Taylor Swift's 'Hunger Games' song: What do you think of 'Safe and Sound'?

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Anticipation for the upcoming film adaptation of The Hunger Games has been steadily building all year, from the casting announcements through the early production photos, from the preview of the preview to the full-length trailer. Now, just in time for Christmas, there’s one more delectable Hunger Games accessory to chew on: In the wee small hours of the morning, teen sensation Taylor Swift announced via Twitter the release of her contribution to the Hunger Games. The song — currently available exclusively through iTunes — is called “Safe and Sound,” and it’s actually a collaboration between Swift, alt-folk duo the Civil Wars, and Games music producer T Bone Burnett. READ FULL STORY »

Dec 13 2011 06:48 PM ET

Amy Winehouse biopic still a possibility: Family would consider supporting project which 'told the truth' -- EXCLUSIVE

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A spokesperson for Mitch Winehouse has told EW that the father of the late Amy Winehouse would consider allowing his daughter’s music to be used in a biopic.

Various recent media reports had quoted Mitch Winehouse as saying he would never allow Amy’s life story to be told in a film. But Winehouse’s spokesperson claims this is inaccurate and that “Mitch and the family would entertain ideas perhaps for a film but only one they were sure would tell the truth.”

However, Mitch Winehouse has poured cold water on the reports that Lady Gaga is set to play his daughter in a biopic. “I never said Lady Gaga will play Amy,” he wrote on his Twitter page yesterday.

Read more:
Lioness: Hidden Treasures
New Amy Winehouse track, ‘Between the Cheats’: Hear it here
Listen to Amy Winehouse’s unreleased Nas duet ‘Like Smoke’

Dec 2 2011 11:17 AM ET

'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' soundtrack: Hear six songs now

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If Trent Reznor tweets it, it must be so: The Nine Inch Nails mastermind turned Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning film scorer announced via Twitter and NIN’s official website today that his second David Fincher film collaboration with Atticus Ross is now streaming previews of six tracks online.

We’ll let Reznor tell you himself. From his site: “For the last fourteen months Atticus and I have been hard at work on David Fincher’s ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.’ We laughed, we cried, we lost our minds and in the process made some of the most beautiful and disturbing music of our careers. The result is a sprawling three-hour opus that I am happy to announce is available for pre-order right now for as low as $11.99. The full release will be available in one week – December 9th.

“Visit iTunes here where you can immediately download Karen O’s and our version of Led Zepplin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ when you pre-order the soundtrack for $11.99.You will also be able to exclusively watch the legendary 8-minute trailer you may have heard about (no purchase necessary obviously). We scored this trailer separately from the film, BTW.”

According to an earlier tweet, the soundtrac will also be available in decidedly fancy analog form: “Working with @rob_sheridan and Neil Kellerhouse on a cool package to house the Dragon Tattoo soundtrack’s SIX vinyls.”

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo arrives in theaters on Christmas Day.

More on EW.com:
Lady Gaga releases 14-minute-long video for ‘Marry the Night’: Watch here!
Grammys: Who got snubbed?
Skrillex’s Best New Artist nomination: One small step for dubstep, or one giant leap away from artistry?

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