Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood
Ever since A R Rahman was nominated for his work in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, a lot more labels and music executives have stood up and taken notice of the Rahman. Currently doing media rounds for Slumdog Millionaire, A R Rahman seems to be the toast of West Hollywood. A fortnight back Rahman was in the studio with pop singer Kylie Minogue in London. Incidentally the night before Kylie had awarded Rahman his BAFTA in the Best Music category. It is believed that two singers are collaborating for a song in upcoming Bollywood film Blue as well as Kylie's next project. Rahman has also been approached by Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie. The singer was initially set to work with Rahman for Blue. Although that project fizzled out, Fergie invited Rahman to work with her on her next project. The musical genius is also being pursued by directors to work on the background scores of their film. It is being rumoured that Oscar winning director Sam Mendes has approached Rahman for his next project. Steven Spielberg is also said to have arranged for a meeting with Rahman. In fact Rahman's profile has gone through the roof and therefore it comes as no surprise that the Academy Award organizers have given him a free reign to plan out his performance of the night. It is believed that his act will have as many 25 background dancers, Sukhwinder Singh and many of his other artists from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack on the stage with him. In fact the show organizers were also trying to convince rap artist M.I.A. she collaborated with Rahman on the Oscar nominated track O Saya - who has just delivered a baby boy - to join in the performance from her bed at home! http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/February/News_20090220_155
