Three Dog Night wasn't initially convinced this rock cover would work.

The party anthem found its perfect home after another rock star recorded it first.

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Randy Newman revealed the chaotic backstage timeline behind his spontaneous Toy Story 5 premiere duet with pop superstar Taylor Swift.

It's been over a week since attendees at the world premiere of "Toy Story 5" were treated to a surprise debut performance of "I Knew It, I Knew You," the original song by Taylor Swift. As the film ...

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The Toy Story 5 premiere had one final surprise waiting when Taylor Swift appeared alongside Randy Newman.

Taylor Swift completed her Pixar domination at the "Toy Story 5" premiere in Hollywood, singing "You've Got a Friend in Me" with Randy Newman.

Randy Newman at home in Pacific Palisades in 2017. The musician and songwriter is the subject of a new biography by former Times pop music critic Robert Hilburn. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) In ...