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Randy Newman

Six months. Well over 100 films. Dozens of interviews, more parties, I don’t know how many awards shows, substantial dry-cleaner...

By Steve Pond

February 8, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Composer, songwriter and 20-time nominee explains why the Oscar shows stink, and how Pixar saved him from being a hack

February 4, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

After a year in which the songs weren't performed, producers opt to put original artists onstage at the Kodak

December 29, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Randy Newman opts not to submit "Toy Story 3," adding to list of disqualified scores

December 15, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

This year's field is short on megastars, but a few big names (Justin Bieber!) enliven the smaller-than-usual list of contenders

February 16, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The move to eliminate performances should save time ... but the last time the songs weren't performed was a disaster

January 12, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Randy Newman's Disney musical will still be eligible in the song category, but it's no longer eligible for best original score

December 22, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

We've heard every one of the Oscar-eligible songs, from the great ("Crazy Heart") to the awful ("Invictus")

October 12, 2009 By Los Angeles Times 2 years ago

Oscar-winning composer's "Harps and Angels" will close out theater's season next fall.