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When you think of Martin Scorsese films, you probably don’t think of anything that could remotely resemble a full musical. Well, though he’s not directing the upcoming musical, “Fascinating Rhythm,” the legendary filmmaker is working with a noted musical filmmaker to bring the new feature to life.

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Martin Scorsese, Irwin Winkler & John Carney Team For Musical ‘Fascinating Rhythm’ Inspired By Life & Music Of George Gershwin

Here’s a hot one. Film world titans Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are teaming up with Modern Love showrunner and Begin Again director John Carney on musical feature Fascinating Rhythm, inspired by the life and music of legendary American composer George Gershwin.

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Martin Scorsese, John Carney Team for George Gershwin-Inspired Musical Drama ‘Fascinating Rhythm’

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterGeorge Gershwin, the noted composer of “Rhapsody in Blue” and “An American in Paris,” will be the inspiration for a new musical drama from Martin Scorsese and John Carney.Scorsese is producing the movie “Fascinating Rhythm,” named after one of Gershwin’s most recognizable songs, with Irwin Winkler. Carney, the filmmaker behind “Once” and “Sing Street,” as well as the showrunner of Amazon’s “Modern Love,” will direct the film.

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Liza Minelli enjoys glittering duet with Joan Collins to celebrate singer's 75th birthday

Sharing videos on Instagram, he wrote: “Grateful for vaccines that allowed a small group of us to celebrate with this special lady on her special day.She told us that she was turning 12, not 75.”Adding to a video of her solo rendition of George Gershwin’s Embraceable You, the All That Jazz singer told fans of her joy at having a virtual birthday party.She said: “I want to thank all of my fans.The biggest birthday present I ever had was all of you.Thank you for supporting me.Thank you for coming to see me.“I remember all of it.

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Lana Del Rey was the musical guest on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night. She appeared in a pre-recorded segment to perform her song “Let Me Love You Like a Woman.” The performance was filmed alongside a live band in a country-style barroom.

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This Day in History: Dec. 13

Also on this day: Union forces led by Maj. Gen.

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Lana Del Rey covers George Gerswhin’s ‘Summertime’

Lana Del Rey has shared a rendition of George Gershwin’s 1935 jazz standard ‘Summertime’.The singer recorded the cover to raise funds for the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics. She’s encouraging fans to donate to the LA group’s ‘Play Your Part’ fund along with the ‘NY Plays On’ campaign.Watch the video for Del Rey’s cover below:“I’m so grateful to have been asked to perform this version of summertime by George Gershwin — the legendary composer-pianist whose music the New York Philharmonic has premiered and with whom we performed.

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This Day in History: Oct. 14

Also on this day: Theodore Roosevelt, campaigning for the presidency, is shot in the chest in Milwaukee. Despite the wound, he goes ahead with a scheduled speech.

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Roger Horchow Dies: Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer Of ‘Crazy For You’, ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ was 91

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