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‘The Sopranos’: The Role Frankie Valli Auditioned for Before Playing Rusty Millio
Before he got the role of Rusty Millio, Frankie Valli auditioned for very different character on 'The Sopranos.'
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Ringo Starr Turns Back to Reggae in His New ‘Zoom In’ EP
Ringo Starr has a few surprises up his sleeve on his 'Zoom In' EP. One of them is his new reggae track featuring a master Jamaican guitarist.
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How the ‘My Way’ Songwriter Felt About Sid Vicious’ Version That Closes ‘Goodfellas’
Licensing any song to Sid Vicious could end badly. But Paul Anka decided to do it with 'My Way' anyhow.
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‘The Godfather: Part III’: Why Robert Duvall Passed on the 3rd Installment
If 'Godfather III' producers really wanted Robert Duvall back as Tom Hagen, they could have made a better pitch.
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Elvis Presley’s ‘My Way’ Seemed Like a Bad Idea to Lyricist Paul Anka
By the time Elvis Presley was planning to record 'My Way,' songwriter Paul Anka didn't think it was a good fit for him.
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Bob Marley Was Reportedly Irked by the Airplay Eric Clapton’s ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ Got
While Eric Clapton's version of 'I Shot the Sheriff' brought Bob Marley's music more exposure, it had its downsides.
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How Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ Ended Up Among the Biggest Hits in UK History
While 'My Way' was a success for Frank Sinatra upon its US release, it became 1 of the biggest hits in UK history.
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The Paul McCartney Album John Paul Jones Played on in the Post-Zeppelin Years
John Paul Jones turned up on a few Paul McCartney projects in the Led Zeppelin years. And their collaborations continued in the '80s.
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‘The Godfather’: Why Richard Castellano Didn’t Reprise His Clemenza Role in ‘II’
Richard Castellano won a lot of fans with his portrayal of Clemenza in 'The Godfather.' But he didn't get into the sequel.
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Why Jimi Hendrix Was Glad ‘The Wind Cries Mary’ Didn’t Become a Bigger Hit
Jimi Hendrix didn't mind how his ballad 'The Wind Cries Mary' didn't chart in America. In fact, he preferred it that way.
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‘Miami Vice’: How Bruce Willis’ Career Took Off After Guest-Starring on ‘Vice’
Before he'd landed any major screen roles, Bruce Willis' career got a jumpstart on 'Miami Vice.'
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When Led Zeppelin First Broke Out Dragon-Themed Suits and Other Exotic Tour Gear
Led Zeppelin didn't break out its most legendary looks until several albums in.
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What Surprised Julia Louis-Dreyfus About James Gandolfini on the ‘Enough Said’ Shoot
While working on 'Enough Said,' Julia Louis-Dreyfus was surprised by James Gandolfini's on-set demeanor.
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‘The Sopranos’: How Jason Alexander Helped Al Sapienza Land His Role
It was quite a winding road for several actors who landed major parts on The Sopranos. In some cases, a recurring role on the show turned out to be the biggest break in their career. That happened with Al Sapienza, the New York actor who portrayed Mikey Palmice in season 1. Sapienza had been in …
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The ‘Miami Vice’ Actor Who Returned After His 1st Character Died
Getting killed on a TV show doesn't mean an actor can't come back in some form. 'Miami Vice' did it.
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Why Led Zeppelin Fired the 1st Director of ‘The Song Remains the Same’
Led Zeppelin's concert film took several years to reach theaters. Along the way, the band replaced the director.
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The Only ‘Sopranos’ Star Who Departed the Show Without Dying
If a cast member suddenly left 'The Sopranos,' it meant they were dead in every case but 1.
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‘Goodfellas’: Karen Hill’s Real-Life Reaction to Being Stood Up by Henry — ‘It Was Like a Hit’
Henry and Karen Hill's relationship has a wild start in 'Goodfellas.' The real-life version wasn't far off.
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When ‘Miami Vice’ Had to Shut Down the Pilot Shoot: ‘They Were Afraid for Our Lives’
Miami wasn't a glitzy town when 'Miami Vice' crews first turned up in the '80s. At 1 point, production had to halt due to danger in the city.
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‘The Godfather’: How ‘Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli’ Made It Into the Movie On-Set
The classic 'Godfather' line 'Leave the gun, take the cannoli' didn't appear in the original script.
