David Bowie nearly declined his famous duet with Bing Crosby on the 1977 Christmas special due to his dislike of the original song 'Little Drummer Boy,' but the producers modified the song to include a mash-up with 'Peace on Earth,' which Bowie agreed to perform, resulting in a hit single and a memorable holiday performance.
BTS's V and Bing Crosby's duet of "White Christmas" topped Billboard's all-genre new music poll, securing nearly 51% of the vote. The collaboration, which blends V's vocals with the late Crosby's, was praised by V, who expressed his admiration for Crosby. The song outperformed new releases from artists like ROSÉ, TWICE, and Bad Bunny. Crosby's daughter, Mary, expressed excitement over the posthumous collaboration, highlighting the song's enduring holiday spirit.
Director Paul King praises Timothée Chalamet's singing voice in the upcoming film 'Wonka,' likening it to Bing Crosby. While the movie features musical numbers, King doesn't classify it as a traditional musical, aiming for a balance between songs and storytelling. The star-studded cast includes Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa. 'Wonka' is based on Roald Dahl's characters from the novel 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and is a new adaptation following the 1971 and 2005 films.