L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Randy Newman is delving back into his considerable catalog to reinterpret songs with just his voice and piano in “Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2,” due May 10. The Grammy winner, who finds out Sunday whether he'll take home an Academy... more info

USA Today Music — No matter how many times he has been nominated, the quirky composer looks forward to Oscar night. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Levin said... Barry White - The Best Of (2005) Bródy János - Aranyalbum (2006) Bobby McFerrin - Simple Pleasures (1988/1990 Varnus Xavér - From Ravel to Vangelis (2007)FLAC The Dukes - The Dukes (1979) Beatles - Please Please Me - EP (1963)FLAC Tu... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — When it comes to playing Oscar night, where he'll perform "We Belong Together," the composer says it's no surprise that the academy doesn't take his ideas very seriously. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Any Major Dude said... STEPPING BACK TO 1978 (Part 2) Songs that take me back to he first half of 1978: Blondie – (I’m Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear Blondie – Denis Sham 69 – Angels With Dirty Faces Genesis – Follow You, Follow Me E... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Big Picture: Newman said he quickly realized that film was a director's medium, so he had to find a way to serve each filmmaker's vision. more info

Starpulse — Mandy Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Randy Newman and Florence Welch have been confirmed as performers at the Oscars. Moore will team up with Zachary Levi and composer Alan Menken to perform Best Song no... more info

ContactMusic — MANDY MOORE, GWYNETH PALTROW, RANDY NEWMAN and FLORENCE WELCH have been confirmed as performers at the Oscars.Moore will team up with Zachary Levi and composer Alan Menken to perform Best Song nominee I See the Light from their animated film Tangled,... more info

Popdose — Chris Holmes offers a selection of songs that helped him fall in love with some of his now-favorite artists, such as Randy Newman, Wilco, and Waylon Jennings. more info

Dlisted — Mo'Nique and her luscious furry stem legs announced the Oscar nominations this morning and even Sylvia Browne's bangs could've predicted this shit. Right after the nominations, everybody started farting about all the snubs. No Christop... more info