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This is the category that kids usually love most; And this year, everybody should be about the movie life. All of these songs were excellent additions to their films, and in some cases far exceeded their film in terms of popularity. -
Super Bowl XLIX: Watch Idina Menzel National Anthem Performance with Strong, Sturdy Delivery & Little Flare [VIDEO]
It's been a whirlwind year for Idina Menzel. The Broadway actress broke into the mainstream spotlight thanks to the smash hit Disney film Frozen and her surprise top 10 hit from the soundtrack, "Let It Go." To cap off a 12 months that included a performance at the Oscars, a Christmas album, a Grammy nomination and a planned world tour, the If/Then actress was on hand for a big honor tonight (Feb. 1): to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XLIX. -
Idina Menzel Tapped for Ellen DeGeneres-Produced TV Series 'Happy Time,' Aiming for 2015-'16 Season
Idina Menzel found more fame from Frozen and its hit song 'Let It Go' than she ever did onstage (with apologies to Broadway fans) so the musical star is going to keep the on-camera mojo going by starring in Happy Time, a forthcoming TV series being produced by Ellen DeGeneres. -
John Legend, Idina Menzel Announced As Super Bowl XLIX Pregame Performers
Idina Menzel and John Legend have been announced as performers for the Super Bowl XLIX pregame festivities at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1, Billboard reports. Menzel will be singing The National Anthem while Legend will sing "America The Beautiful." -
Broadway Shows: Jennifer Hudson Joining 'The Color Purple' and Idina Menzel Joint 'If/Then' Closing Down When She Leaves
A couple of news bites coming from Broadway on Monday: Jennifer Hudson will make her debut on Broadway starring in The Color Purple, while Idina Menzel's current home, If/Then, will end its run after a one-year run on March 22. -
Idina Menzel Responds to New Year's Eve "Let It Go" Critics with Perfect Tweet on Success
Idina Menzel thinks that her critics can take a very big lesson away from her Frozen character Elsa, "Let It Go." After the actress and Broadway superstar performed a less than stellar version of the instant Disney classic at the New Year's Eve celebration in New York City's Times Square, she rehashed an old interview quote about what it means to be a successful performer. -
J. Cole Charts Year's Highest Hip-Hop Sales Week with '2014 Forest Hills Drive'; Taylor Swift and Pentatonix Stay Strong
J. Cole debuts at no. 1 with the year's highest-selling hip-hop debut, '2014 Forest Hills Drive.' Taylor Swift and Pentatonix keep sales up. -
Idina Menzel Performs Joni Mitchell's 'River' on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' [WATCH]
Idina Menzel put out a Christmas album titled "Holiday Wishes" in October. The singer takes on the usual standards like "White Christmas," "Silent Night" and "Baby It's Cold Outside," but her shining moment comes closer to the end of the album. Menzel decided to include a breathtaking version of Joni Mitchell's Christmas-themed classic "River." Her performance of the tune on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" blew viewers away.Yes, we know you can sing, Idina. We have all heard "Let It Go" a million times, but this performance is devastatingly beautiful. Menzel lends her Broadway pipes and pop sensibilities to Mitchell's tune and lets the songwriter's words do the rest."I wish I had a river so long / I would teach my feet to fly / Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on / I made my baby say goodbye," she sings in the video below. Check it out."River" is off Mitchell's 1971 release "Blue." It is regarded as one of the folk artist's best pieces. -
'Billboard' Women in Music: Ariana Grande Wins Rising Star Award and Brother Frankie Basically Ruins It [WINNERS]
Some of the music industry's most powerful women gathered last week for "Billboard's" Women in Music Awards. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Aretha Franklin attended the ceremony while some of 2014's standout ladies took home awards. Ariana Grande's speech for her Rising Star Award was a talking point from the night, but mostly due to her brother Frankie.The most confusing part of the speech was Frankie's involvement. Why wouldn't a female artist present the award to her? And if there is going to be a family member involved, why not ask two of the women Grande mentions in her speech: her mother and grandmother? It was nice that Frankie was excited about the win, but tone it down a bit. Your sister can handle this by herself. Check out the awkward moment below and head to the 2:25 mark to see the Queen of Soul's reaction. -
'Frozen' Director Jennifer Lee Apologizes for "Let It Go" Madness: "I've gone from 'Thank you' to 'Sorry!'"
Yes, the people behind Disney's Frozen knows that your little Olafs and Annas just can't stop singing the movie's big hit "Let It Go," and yes... Jennifer Lee is sorry. In a new interview, the acclaimed director admitted that she's gone from accepting praise from parents to apologizing for the song's, well, longevity. -
Taylor Swift and '1989' Still on Top; Pentatonix Still Challenging, AC/DC Debuts New Album 'Rock Or Bust'
Taylor Swift keeps on trucking following the Thanksgiving sales binge, keeping her no. 1 spot for 1989 for a fourth week with 244,000 equivalent sales. All told, Swift has been atop the Billboard 200 for 29 total weeks through her career. The only women ahead of her are Mariah Carey wit h30 weeks and Whitney Houston with 46, and it seems Swift could catch the former act next week if 1989 keeps its sales up. -
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Takes Place Tonight With Performances From Prince Royce, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Idina Menzel, And More [WATCH]
Every year, the beginning of the holiday season in New York City is marked by the lighting of The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The gigantic 85-foot Christmas Tree, will be lit tonight (Dec. 3) during a star-studded event, featuring performances from Prince Royce, Darius Rucker and the Rockettes, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper featuring Billy Porter, Seth MacFarlane featuring Sara Bareilles, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes, and Trisha Yearwood. Mariah Carey was also set to perform during a pre-taped concert, however, TMZ reports that she missed her scheduled show. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend tonight with millions tuning in.
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