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Dave Grohl Wanted Weezer And Manilow Track
Dave Grohl came ''f***ing close'' to arranging a collaboration between Weezer and Barry Manilow.The Foo Fighters frontman was keen to forge an unlikely pairing between the 'Hash Pipe' rockers and the 69-year-old crooner for a...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2013
Dave Grohl Wanted To Pair Weezer With Barry Manilow
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl tried to pull off an unlikely musical collaboration by teaming up rockers Weezer with legendary crooner Barry Manilow.Grohl attempted to bring the two acts together on a track for Sound...
By WENN on 04 March 2013
Barry Manilow Returns To Broadway After Health Battle
Barry Manilow battled through a nasty bout of ill health to return to his Broadway show on Tuesday night (29Jan13).The legendary crooner was forced to scrap the official opening night of Manilow on Broadway last...
By WENN on 30 January 2013
Sick Barry Manilow Cancels Broadway Opening
Ailing veteran crooner Barry Manilow has postponed the grand opening of his new Broadway residency after failing to recover in time from a serious bout of bronchitis.The Mandy hitmaker fell ill earlier this week (begs21Jan13)...
By WENN on 24 January 2013
Barry Manilow Vows To Continue Supporting Tornado-struck High School
Veteran entertainer Barry Manilow has pledged to "do more" to help teachers and staff at a Missouri high school continue their recovery after the building was destroyed by tornadoes in 2011.The singer donated $300,000 (£187,500)-worth...
By WENN on 24 January 2013
Barry Manilow Axes Second Broadway Gig
Barry Manilow has been ordered to postpone a second preview performance of his new Broadway residency as he battles bronchitis.The Mandy hitmaker was forced to pull out of Tuesday night's (22Jan13) Manilow on Broadway gig...
By WENN on 23 January 2013
Barry Manilow Stunned By Street Honour
Veteran crooner Barry Manilow was "absolutely floored" when he discovered New York officials were planning to name a street after him, hailing it as the "biggest honour" he has ever received.The Mandy hitmaker is headlining...
By WENN on 21 January 2013
Aimee Mann Re-writes Barry Manilow's 'Mandy' As 'Sandy'
Aimee Mann has recorded a benefit song for the victims of the devastating Hurricane Sandy, re-imagining Barry Manilow's love ballad 'Mandy' as an ode to the storm victims as 'Sandy'.The song reflects Mann's own experiences...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 04 November 2012
Barry Manilow Started Smoking At Nine
Barry Manilow started smoking at the age of nine. The 'Copacabana' singer gave up the habit 20 years ago after beginning at an early age in the tough New York neighbourhood he grew up in.Despite...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 May 2012
Barry Manilow Is Much Better After Surgery
Barry Manilow has finally recovered from his hip operation and insists he is ''back and much better''.The 68-year-old singer blames ''years of jumping around to 'Copacabana' for the painful bursitis and torn leg muscles he...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2012
Barry Manilow Selling Malibu House
Barry Manilow has put his Malibu house up for sale - again.The 'Mandy' hitmaker has listed the property several times over the last three years and is this time requesting $6.9 million - just over...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 May 2012
Barry Manilow Still Using A Wheelchair After Surgery
Barry Manilow is struggling to get back on his feet as he prepares for his concert tour following hip surgery, revealing handlers have to transport him to and from the stage in a wheelchair.The Mandy...
By World Entertainment News Network on 22 March 2012
Barry Manilow Walks Again After Surgery
Veteran crooner Barry Manilow has taken his first steps on the road to recovery after undergoing hip surgery earlier this month (Dec11).The 68-year-old star underwent an operation to treat inflammatory condition bursitis and repair torn...
By WENN on 29 December 2011
Barry Manilow Undergoes Hip And Leg Surgery
Barry Manilow has undergone surgery on his hips after performing his 1,000th show in Las Vegas.The crooner completed a seven-year run in Sin City recently and now he's looking to bounce back from inflammation condition...
By World Entertainment News Network on 12 December 2011
Barry Manilow's Royal Variety Show Hit By Technical Glitch
Veteran entertainer Barry Manilow was forced to perform twice at an annual U.K. variety show after the event was blighted by technical problems.The Mandy legend was one of the stars taking part in the Royal...
By WENN on 07 December 2011
Barry Manilow Delivers On Musical Instrument Promise
Veteran crooner Barry Manilow has made good on his promise to donate $300,000 (£185,000)-worth of musical instruments to a high school in Missouri following the devastating tornadoes which flattened a small town earlier this year...
By WENN on 01 November 2011
Barry Manilow Donates To Joplin Music Programme
Barry Manilow is to donate $300,000 (Gbp185,000) worth of instruments to a high school in Missouri after learning the music department's equipment was largely destroyed by tornadoes earlier this year (11).Tornadoes devastated Joplin in May...
By WENN on 21 October 2011
Barry Manilow Fears Songwriting Is History
Veteran singer Barry Manilow fears the art of songwriting has been lost amid the mass of modern technology used by young musicians.The Mandy hitmaker loves listening to new music created using computers and drum machines,...
By WENN on 23 September 2011
Barry Manilow Has Electric Shocks For Heart Condition
Barry Manilow has undergone electric shock treatment in a bid to control his heart problems.The veteran crooner revealed earlier this month (Sep11) he has spent 15 years battling atrial fibrillation, a condition which causes the...
By WENN on 23 September 2011
Barry Manilow 'Duets' Album Released
Barry Manilow has released his 'Duets' album today (03.05.11).The 'Copacabana' singer collaborated with a number of the world's greatest singers, including Barbra Streisand on 'Islands in the Stream' with Reba McEntire, 'Run to Me' with...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2011
Stars Pay Tribute To Person Of The Year Streisand
FAITH HILL, GLEE's LEA MICHELE and BARRY MANILOW were among the stars paying tribute to BARBRA STREISAND at the MusiCares Person of The Year gala on Friday night (11Feb11).The veteran singer was the guest of...
By World Entertainment News Network on 13 February 2011
Manilow To Sing At Nobel Peace Prize Concert
BARRY MANILOW has joined the line-up for the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Norway.The Mandy singer will take to the stage in Oslo next month (11Dec10) alongside Brits Jamiroquai, Florence & The MAChine and...
By WENN on 17 November 2010
Manilow Loves Gardening
BARRY MANILOW has found a new hobby - gardening.The Copacabana singer loves nothing better than pottering around in his potting shed and tending to his plants whenever he's not onstage or in a recording studio....
By WENN on 30 October 2009
Britney Spears' Sweet Splurge
Britney Spears spent $3,000 on candy in one afternoon.The 'Womanizer' singer splashed out the staggering sum at the Sugar Factory, which is located inside Las Vegas' Mirage hotel, which she visited with sons, Sean Preston,...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 September 2009
Johnny Depp Directs Babybird
Johnny Depp is directing a music video.The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor was spotted in the UK shooting the new promo for British band Babybird on Tuesday (22.09.09).RadarOnline reports: "A scruffy Johnny Depp was snapped...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 September 2009
Sonny Bono's Son Celebrates A Year Sober
Late singer SONNY BONO's 20-year-old son has been hired as an assistant to BARRY MANILOW's tour manager after kicking his addictions to painkillers and heroin. Chesare Bono turned to drugs at the age of 14, five...
By on 05 February 2009
Thousands Could Miss Gig After Police Close Ticket Site
Music fans could be left out of pocket after the Metropolitan police shut down a concert website.Paperticket.co.uk is thought to have made millions from ticket sales for shows by the likes of Kings of Leon,...
By Contributor on 21 October 2008
Manilow Pokes Fun At Hip Surgery
BARRY MANILOW poked fun at his recent hip surgery on his return to the stage on Saturday night (14OCT06) by appearing before fans in New Jersey in a wheelchair, backed by dancers dressed as nurses....
By WENN on 18 October 2006
Manilow Hip Operation Goes 'Swimmingly'
LATEST: BARRY MANILOW's hip surgery on Monday (28AUG06) has been declared a success, and the singer is already recovering at home. The COPACABANA heart-throb had to cancel his final three shows at Nevada's Las Vegas...
By WENN on 29 August 2006
Manilow Annoyed His Music Used As A Deterrent
LATEST: BARRY MANILOW is furious his music is being used by Australian officials to deter gangs of youths from congregating in a residential area late at night. Around 100 teenagers have been gathering in Rockdale,...
By WENN on 18 July 2006
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