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Simpson revvin’ up for her “country” re-invention
By: Dr. Disney on: Jul 21,2008 In: MusicFrom kenoshanews.com:
Country music fans are probably the toughest music critics around.
Skepticism was elevated hours before Jessica Simpson’s debut country performance, opening for Sara Evans, Saturday night at Country Thunder. With only one country single released, fans doubted if the pop diva could stack up against other country music acts.
“Just because she’s dating Tony Romo it [...]
“Barenaked Ladies” Bow Out of Disney Music Block Party
By: Dr. Disney on: Jul 18,2008 In: Disney, MusicFrom marketwatch.com:
“Barenaked Ladies” Manager Terry McBride announced today that the music group has chosen to cancel its appearances at the Disney Music Block Party planned for late August in Long Island. “Members of the band completely support Steven Page,” said McBride, “but we don’t want to put Disney in an awkward position before issues involving [...]
From gameindustry.com:
Disney Interactive Studios today announced Disney Sing It, the only karaoke video game that challenges players to out-sing friends with songs and authentic videos from favorite Hollywood Records artists, Disney Channel Original Series and Disney Channel Original Movies. Fans of all ages can discover their inner performer by belting out hits from Camp Rock, [...]
Napster Debuts Webs First Co-Branded Disney Radio Station
By: Dr. Disney on: Jul 14,2008 In: Disney, MusicFrom cnn.com:
Hanna Montana fans have a new reason to scream: Napster the pioneer in digital music, today announced a partnership with Walt Disney Records that includes an exclusive commercial-free “Best of Disney” radio station featuring music from Disneys world-renowned catalog.
Offering a collection of digital music for kids, tweens and families, Napsters “Best of Disney” radio [...]
Peter Gabriel releases “Big Blue Ball” after 17 years
By: Dr. Disney on: Jul 8,2008 In: Musicwww.seattletimes.nwsource.net
OK, so cut Peter Gabriel some slack for taking too long to finish an album: “Big Blue Ball,” a long-simmering world-music project he launched back in 1991, that finally surfaced June 24.Gabriel also sings and co-wrote “Down to Earth,” which plays during the end credits in the new Pixar film “WALL• E.”
In the intervening 17 [...]
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- Inside the Magic - Show 196 - January 4, 2009We're starting off the new year with a listener-driven show, featuring your requests gathered on Twitter and Facebook, including a trip to the Cinderella Castle Suite, some park sounds and music, and much more. Skipper Ben is also here to introduce the final round to decide the Top 3 Celebrities in the parks.
- Inside the Magic - Show 195 - December 28, 2008It is time for the 2008 Ear in Review in which Paul Barrie from Window to the Magic and I discuss everything that has happened in the world of Disney in the past year. From theme parks to movies, there isn't a Disney subject that we don't give you our thoughts on.
- Inside the Magic - Show 195 - Backstage PassBackstage Pass - A Yeti Christmas Tale
- Inside the Magic - Show 194 - December 21, 2008Christmas is just a few days away so this week's I'm bringing you all of the holiday music and entertainment from around Walt Disney World that I could pack into a single show. Skipper Ben is also here inviting you to join him for a grand holiday feast. Have Merry Christmas and enjoy this week's show!