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The Story Behind How Say Anything's Boombox Song Was Chosen (And John Cusack's Hilarious Pick That Wasn't)

How the iconic moment came to be. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. ‘Are You F—ing Serious?’ The Funny Story Behind Anna Kendrick ...
Commercial Appeal

How Memphis artists played key role in music of 'Song Sung Blue'

The new film "Song Sung Blue" is about Neil Diamond tribute artists, but its music was recorded in Memphis. Memphis musician Scott Bomar produced new versions of Diamond's hits for the movie. Actors ...
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The Story Behind How Pharrell Williams Wrote Despicable Me 2's Hit Song As A Joke

Pharrell Williams has been in the music business since the early 1990s, but would score the biggest hit of his career in 2013 with “Happy.” The peppy tune was such an astronomical international ...
The New York Times

How 2 New Songs Made Their Way Into ‘Wicked: For Good’

Each witch gets a new number as part of an effort to flesh out the arc of the stage show’s second act. By Esther Zuckerman As the composer Stephen Schwartz was working on the 2003 stage musical ...