Ray Charles Photos and NewsNovember 25, 2009

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Leonardo DiCaprio Taking Singing Lessons

Leonardo DiCaprio Taking Singing Lessons

Leonardo DiCaprio is having singing lessons to sound like Frank Sinatra. The "Titanic" actor is keen to portray the legendary singer in a new biopic but needs to prove to director Martin Scorsese he has the vocal talent to carry it off.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Leonardo has hired a top vocal coach to get him sounding like Sinatra. He is a massive fan of the singer and has always wanted to play him. He would be upset to miss out on the leading role because his singing wasn't up to scratch.

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Jamie Foxx Set To Play Frank Sinatra In New Film

Jamie Foxx Set To Play Frank Sinatra In New Film

Jamie Foxx is set to play Frank Sinatra in a new biopic. The Oscar-winning star - who played jazz musician Ray Charles in "Ray" - is being lined up to portray the legendary Rat Pack singer in a film by Martin Scorsese after film bosses saw similarities between the two stars' backgrounds.

A source said: "Cool is color-blind. Jamie would seem to be born to the role."

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"Ray Charles Live! - A New Musical" Opening Night

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"Ray Charles Live! — A New Musical" Opening Night

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Al Pacino Gives Kudos To Jamie Foxx For Best Impressions

Al Pacino Gives Kudos To Jamie Foxx For Best Impressions

Al Pacino says Jamie Foxx does a great impression of him. Pacino says several Hollywood stars have attempted to impersonate him and the Oscar-winning "Ray" star is one of the best.

He told TIME magazine: "Kevin Spacey comes close. Jamie Foxx does a good rendition of me. It's sort of like having a talent for playing an instrument."

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Starbucks Hoping McCartney Signs Record Deal

Starbucks Hoping McCartney Signs Record Deal

Paul McCartney is on the verge of signing a huge record deal with Starbucks.

The coffee giant is hoping The Beatles legend will be the first artist to sign to Starbucks Records, their fledgling record label.

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