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The 20 Best Songs Written For Movies

The Great Gatsby Warner Bros.

Everyone seems just as pumped for the Jay-Z-produced soundtrack for "The Great Gatsby" as they are for the flick itself.

But before we look ahead at what The Hova has in store for what we can only imagine will be the coolest-ever soundtrack to something you were forced to read in high school, let's look back at some of the all-time great movie songs.

 

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Green Day Meets 'The Twilight Saga' in New Music Video

[From Hollywood Crush] What better day than Halloween to treat you to a little vampire ear candy, amiright? Though "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" soundtrack doesn't drop until next month, MTV has your sneak peek at the video for Green Day's melancholy ballad "The Forgotten"!

The five-minute clip is a mix of scenes from the long-awaited franchise finale and of the band at work and play. And while you'll likely recognize many of the cinematic scenes from previously released trailers, there are a few fresh moments here, including Edward trying to catch up with speeding Bella in the forest and Renesmee sitting at the piano with her dad (aw!).

Get more info on the "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" soundtrack at Hollywood Crush.

Filed Under: Music Videos Twilight | Source: Hollywood Crush

Video: Taylor Swift Sings 'Eyes Open' from 'Hunger Games'

Universal Republic

While we are practicing our archery skills and stocking up on gold eyeliner for Friday's premiere of "The Hunger Games," 12,000 Kiwis got a special preview of Taylor Swift's second song from the soundtrack.

Swift treated fans at her Auckland concert to the debut of "Eyes Open," which she wrote along with "Safe and Sound." (Peep the video and NextMovie's rundown of all the "Hunger Games" references in "Safe and Sound.") Get More »

UPDATED: 'The Hunger Games' Album Soundtrack Song List

Lionsgate

UPDATED: The official track list for the "Hunger Games" soundtrack has just been released — and you can forget Cato, Clove and Marvel because Arcade Fire, Kid Cudi, Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift are here to regulate.

Now this is going to be a true battle of the bands. Get More »

Psst! Secret Sisters Are Gonna Be on 'The Hunger Games' Soundtrack

Universal Republic

Hear that? It's more news from "The Hunger Games" soundtrack.

The album is certainly taking shape, what with Taylor Swift, Arcade Fire and The Decemberists already on board, and now we may be able to add another group name to the list of those who we'll be hearing on repeat starting this March.

Secret Sisters, a country music duo of sisters Lydia and Laura Rogers, spilled the beans to the Alabama Times Daily and claimed their single "Tomorrow Will Be Kinder" is set to appear on "The Hunger Games" soundtrack. Get More »

Tuning In to 'The Hunger Games' Soundtrack So Far

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We're only a few artist announcements deep and already a vision for "The Hunger Games" soundtrack is becoming clear: Go big or stay far, far away from the arena.

Starting out with one of today's most popular young songstresses, Taylor Swift, was a surefire way to begin the story of this soundtrack series with a bang. Her "Safe and Sound" (with The Civil Wars) quickly climbed iTunes charts and sparked rampant speculation about its likely placement in the film. Get More »

Music's Biggest Stars Turn Out For 'New Years Eve' Soundtrack

Lea Michele and Ashton Kutcher in "New Year's Eve"
New Line

Whether it's creepers getting down under the mistletoe or trying to catch a cab home with a case of the champagne hiccups, New Year's Eve has the tendency to be a bit of a s#!tshow.

Even if the soundtrack for your evening ends up being the sound of drunken revelry, you can still have a perfect holiday, thanks to Garry Marshall's upcoming comedy "New Year's Eve," the soundtrack listings for which were announced today. Get More »

We've Got Tunes! 'Breaking Dawn - Part 1' Announces Its Soundtrack Listing

Summit

This story is two good stories in one. It might even make you smile more than the thought of hobbits boxing, Catwoman's leather or Justin Timberlake in disco attire.

We're still far too many weeks away from the release of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" but we finally have something besides that trailer to nurse our lovelorn hearts with. That little something is the soundtrack preview, which was just released on the official "Twilight" Facebook page.

The album, which will hit stores on Nov. 8 (10 days before the movie!) features 13 news songs and two remixes.The full track list follows: Get More »

Bruno Mars' 'It Will Rain' Confirmed For 'Breaking Dawn' Soundtrack

Summit

What's the only thing louder than a group of screaming Robert Pattinson fans in the months leading up to the release of a new installment of "Twilight"?

That same group of Twi-hards when they find out that their favorite singer is going to be part of the movie's soundtrack.

So plug your ears, patriots, because Bruno Mars is the first artist to officially confirm their participation on the soundtrack for "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1." Get More »

Filed Under: Soundtracks Twilight | Source: Facebook

Weezer, OK Go, The Fray and More Come Together for 'The Muppets' Tribute Album

Disney

With Jason Segel and Amy Adams joining Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the rest of the gang for this Thanksgiving's "The Muppets," it's a given that the movie will bring the funny -- but what about the music?

Bret McKenzie of "Flight of the Conchords" is going to have big shoes to fill, as the new songs he's penned for the film will stand along a legacy of catchy "Muppet" tunes from the past. Not helping his near-impossible task is the announcement of “Muppets: The Green Album,” a disc of 12 cover songs The Playlist reports will hit shelves Aug. 23. Get More »

Filed Under: Movie News Soundtracks | Source: The Playlist
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