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Cliff Eidelman: Untangling Love’s Lattice with “He’s Just Not That Into You”

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While a traditional romantic film might center on the conundrums of one couple, He’s Just Not That Into You, based on the best-selling book of the same name, presents a cast of nine principal characters played by Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Justin Long, Drew Barrymore and Kevin Connelly, searching for love through a mishmash of misinterpreted signals. “I wanted to have unpredictable…


From MusicWorld, posted 2.10.09

‘Pick of the Month’ Showcase Kicks Off 2007 With Four Must-Know Acts

The freshest acts of the New Year gathered recently as part of BMI's kick-off to its "Pick of the Month" showcase. The Los Angeles Writer/Publisher team was on hand to celebrate the first edition of 2007, which featured the music of must-know acts Peter Walker, Minipop, We Are Lions and Sidestory. The all-ages concert took place Tuesday,…


From News, posted 1.16.07

Keane Comes Across the Pond with ‘Under the Iron Sea’

BMI Los Angeles welcomed English rock band Keane into town during the group's tour promoting their recently released sophomore effort, Under the Iron Sea. The album, which features the singles "Is It Any Wonder" and "Crystal Ball," debuted at No. 1 on the UK charts and No. 4 in the U.S.


From News, posted 7.06.06

Keane Keeps Going With ‘Somewhere’

Songwriters Richard Hughes, Tom Chaplin and Tim Rice-Oxley of UK alternative/pop trio Keane recently took a break from recording their second album at Olympic Studios in London, to receive a belated 2004 BMI Pop Award for their song "Somewhere Only We Know."


From News, posted 2.15.06

It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend

BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.


From News, posted 12.11.05

BMI Honors Top European Writers, Publishers at 2005 London Awards; Steve Winwood Named a BMI Icon

BMI saluted the top European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, Latin, college, Christian and film/tv music genres at its 2005 London Awards held November 29. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on U.S. radio and television written by members of its foreign sister societies, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Senior Vice…


From News, posted 11.28.05

Ivor Novello Awards Honor BMI Songwriters

Some of BMI's biggest British songwriters and composers were among the winners at the 50th annual Ivor Novello Awards presented on May 26 by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters in Association with the Performing Right Society at the Grosvenor House in London. The Ivor Novello Awards honor British songwriters and composers and their contributions to the music industry.


From News, posted 6.07.05

BMI Honors Composers of Top Movies, TV Shows and Cable Programs at 2005 Film/TV Awards

Composer Graeme Revell Receives Richard Kirk Award For Outstanding Career Achievement BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from this year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network television series at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner. Held May 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Del R.…


From News, posted 5.18.05

UK’s Keane Making Big Waves in the US

BMI songwriter/artist Tom Chaplin (left), lead vocalist of UK alt-pop trio Keane, is congratulated by BMI London's Nick Robinson, who presented the singer with a bottle of champagne in recognition of the band's many successes. Keane's Tom Chaplin and BMI London's Nick Robinson …


From News, posted 3.02.05

BRITs25 Honor BMI’s Top UK Stars

Some of BMI's biggest UK songwriters and artists were among the winners at the 25th annual BRIT Awards, held February 9 at Earls Court in London. Dubbed this year as BRITs25 in honor of the ceremony's silver jubilee, the BRIT Awards are the UK's top music prize and are considered the British equivalent of the Grammys.


From News, posted 2.12.05

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