MTV Unplugged

...drummer: Breast cancer not just for women Zhang considers war drama, romance as next project Katy Perry plots next album, does 'MTV Unplugged' A growing TV cover-up: Obnoxious pop-up promos John Mayer makes sure music rises above...

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...and how her next album will make people dance. The Associated Press: What was the appeal for you in doing "MTV Unplugged"? Katy Perry: Well the "MTV Unplugged" session was really important, it was kind of like the swan song of the whole...

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Her third and fourth albums (1996's Pies Descalzos and 1998's ¿Donde Estan Los Ladrones?, respectively) became huge international hits, eventually leading her to becoming the first artist in the history of the network to record a...

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...MTV airplay, it was clear that he had bridged the generation gap. The new younger audience reached its height with Bennett's appearance in 1994 on MTV Unplugged. Featuring guest appearances by rock and country stars Elvis Costello and...

In this article: Tony Bennett, Grammy Award, New York City, Queens, Christmas Time, and MTV Video Music Awards

...before she ever gave a significant performance before a live audience. That had come in 1992 on the MTV Unplugged television program, which got a good reception. Then in July 1993, she had given a concert before a largely private audience...

In this article: Mariah Carey, Music Box, R&B, Stage fright, The Boston Globe, United States, Paint Your Wagon, Walter Afanasieff, and NBC Television

In addition to sold-out stadium and arena concerts across the world, this past year has seen Martin's most recent album: Ricky Martin: MTV Unplugged reach platinum sales status in the U.S. Latin market and numerous countries throughout Latin...

In this article: Ricky Martin, Live Nation, Miami, Florida, Jackie Gleason, San Francisco, and New York

...hits, including Jay-Z's latest, "Run This Town," sans Rihanna and Jay. The toned-down effect signaled a quiet intensity reminiscent of an "MTV Unplugged" session. "This is my favorite song of my career," 'Ye told the lively crowd in the...

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...with a younger crowd weaned on rock. And there have been no compromises." The new audience reached its height with Bennett's appearance in 1994 on MTV Unplugged. Featuring guest appearances by rock and country stars Elvis Costello and k.d....

In this article: Tony Bennett, Danny Bennett, New York City, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Queens, and World War II

...girlfriend Katy Perry as they catch a movie in Hollywood on Tuesday (November 17). Katy, 25, released her MTV Unplugged album and DVD on Tuesday. The concert features acoustic and remixed versions of "I Kissed A Girl" and "Waking Up in...

In this article: Katy Perry, E-mail, I Kissed a Girl, DVD, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and Daniel Day-Lewis

...Australia and Japan, and failed in most markets. The single's music video, directed by Larry Jordan, is compiled of footage from Carey's performance of the song on MTV Unplugged. This song, though written by Mariah Carey and Carole...

In this article: Mariah Carey, If It's Over, Carole King, Saturday Night Live, Grammy Award, Emotions, Larry Jordan, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, and Columbia Records