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We all know the great Ian McKellen from his brilliant role as Gandalf in the 'Lord of the Rings' series. However, in a recent interview, co-star Dominic Monaghan who played the hobbit Merry, reveals that David Bowie auditioned for the iconic role. -
Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood,' 'Blank Space' Get Patrick Stewart/Ian McKellen Vocal
Taylor Swift missed out on some excellent "Bad Blood" video costars, as it turns out that Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are fans. Or at least the pair recited the pop star's lyrics as part of NPR's trivia show Ask Me Another and then the former actor requested membership in Swift's "squad" on Twitter. -
LINKS: Ian McKellen Says Actors Deserve a Living Wage, the Problem of Unpaid Gigs, Music Streaming Kills Jazz and Classical
All this week, news stories have been highlighting the precarious financial situation of many artists. First Salon.com reported that music streaming sites are reducing the royalties paid out to classical and jazz musicians. Then writer Daphne Carr addressed the problem of unpaid gigs. And finally, actor Ian McKellen called for a living wage for stage actors. -
Sir Mark Elder Joins the List of Acting Musicians
The leading British conductor Sir Mark Elder reportedly gave his London acting debut this week. Sir Mark's inner thesp came out during a performance at the Royal Festival Hall of Offenbach's Fantasio, where he gave the spoken lines of Le Tailleur. Whether his cameo makes...
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