ContactMusic — Singer/songwriter Randy Newman paid tribute to Jerry Buss on Thursday (21Feb13) by performing at the Los Angeles Lakers owner's memorial service.The... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is beginning to take shape. Officials announced Wednesday that Don Henley would welcome Randy Newman into the Hall in April, while John Mayer will induct blues legend Albert King.  more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — “It’s about friendship, and love, and is kind of a mix between Randy Newman’s Toy... Read more » more info

Topix — Randy Newman's glad he didn't have to do anything drastic to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more info

Mercury News, California — But, oddly, N.W.A. was snubbed. Other worthy additions include Donna Summer, Rush, Randy Newman, Heart and Albert King. more info

ContactMusic — The latest Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees look, as ever, like a who's who of cultural icons. Canadian progressive-rock trio Rush make their... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Check the thermostat in hell -- it appears to have dropped below 32 degrees: Long-snubbed  Canadian progressive-rock trio Rush will at long last be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year, along with Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna ... more info

Consequence of Sound — But no N.W.A., Kraftwerk, Joan Jett, or Deep Purple. more info

USA Today Music — Albert King, Randy Newman, Public Enemy also made the 2013 class, to be inducted April 18 more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rush or Chic? Randy Newman or N.W.A? Music fans have about a week left to let their voices be heard for the first time on who deserves to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. more info