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Dylan: 'Christmas Album's No Joke'
Rock legend BOB DYLAN is fuming after critics accused him of making a Christmas covers album as a joke.Dylan's decision to release a disc of his favourite festive hits - called Christmas in the Heart...
By WENN on 30 November 2009
Harrison Dreamed Of Wilburys Ship Tour
Late rocker GEORGE HARRISON once dreamed up a high seas adventure for supergroup the TRAVELING WILBURYS - but it was too much of a risk to get TOM PETTY, BOB DYLAN, ROY ORBISON and the...
By WENN on 28 November 2009
Washington Civil Rights Concert Tops Greatest Gigs Poll
The March on Washington event in 1963, featuring BOB DYLAN, JOAN BAEZ and folk icon PETE SEEGER, has beaten THE BEATLES' ED SULLIVAN shows and Dylan's controversial Newport Folk Festival gig to top a list...
By WENN on 25 November 2009
Jack White Praises 'Authentic' Britney
Jack White thinks Britney Spears is "more authentic" than legendary rockers.The Dead Weather guitarist believes the 'If U Seek Amy' hitmaker is more genuine than some of the world's most respected rock stars, including Bob...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 October 2009
Dylan To Record Navigation Directions
BOB DYLAN is set to become the new voice of a satellite navigation system.The 68-year-old folk singer, known for his distinctly raspy voice, could soon be helping lost fans find their way home after bosses...
By WENN on 25 August 2009
Dylan In Demand As Artist/sculptor
BOB DYLAN is branching out into scrap metal - he has been commissioned to create art pieces with iron and lead.The folk-rock icon admits his foray into art has been an unexpected success, but now...
By WENN on 13 July 2009
Dylan Joins The Beastie Boys
The BEASTIE BOYS have added BOB DYLAN to their ranks - the folk rock legend will make a surprise appearance on the trio's new album.Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D were stunned to hear their...
By WENN on 29 June 2009
Courtney Love Reopens Hole
Courtney Love is resurrecting her band Hole.The wild rocker has ditched plans to release a solo album after deciding the tracks for the proposed record were more suited to her old band.Courtney has now replaced...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 June 2009
Ringo Starr Makes Up Fab Three
Ringo Starr is set to join Sir Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan to record new tracks over the summer. The ex-Beatles drummer - real name Richard Starkey - is keen to join his former Fab...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2009
Bob Dylan's Mccartney Summer Duet
Bob Dylan and Sir Paul McCartney will work together this summer.The 'Blowin' in the Wind' singer recently said he would be "excited" to collaborate with the former Beatles star, and after Paul also indicated his...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 May 2009
Dylan Urges Kids To Shun Technology
BOB DYLAN has blamed advances in technology for "tuning" young people out of "real life" - insisting teenagers should give up their gadgets and spend more time outdoors. The Blowin' In The Wind hitmaker has a...
By on 25 May 2009
Ten Worst Song Lyrics Of All Time
A new book has claimed to have established the ten worst song lyrics of all time.Johnny Sharp's new book 'Crap Lyrics', published on June 1st, outlines what he declares are the worst lyrics in pop...
By Contributor on 16 May 2009
Dylan Ending Radio Show?
BOB DYLAN has sparked rumours he's quit his three-year stint as the host of a satellite radio show - after naming the theme of his latest broadcast "goodbye". The folk singer has hosted the Theme Time...
By WENN on 20 April 2009
$4.6m In Midnight Screenings For Watchmen
The big screen adaptation of feted graphic novel Watchmen has made $4.6 million at the US box office in midnight screenings.The midnight takings are double that of director Zack Snyder's previous film 300 but dwarfed...
By Contributor on 07 March 2009
My Chemical Romance Appeal For Red Bull Cans
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE are appealing to fans to send donations of Red Bull cans so that drummer BOB BRYAR can complete his wall made from the packaging.In a posting on the band's blog, Bryar said...
By Contributor on 25 February 2009
Rourke And Dylan's Late Night Phone Calls Led To Friendship
MICKEY ROURKE once received an unexpected midnight phone call from BOB DYLAN - and their ensuing conversation set them on the path to lifelong friendship. The Wrestler star appeared the folk legend's 2003 film Masked...
By WENN on 12 January 2009
Gershon Sparred With Bob Dylan
GINA GERSHON got in shape for 1996 movie BOUND by beating up rock legend BOB DYLAN in the gym. The actress's trainer introduced her to Dylan, who is a longtime closet boxer, and the pair...
By WENN on 06 May 2008
Abdul: 'Dylan Wore Disguise To Two American Idol Tapings'
Legendary rocker BOB DYLAN twice tried to sneak into tapings of AMERICAN IDOL in disguise, according to the talent show's co-judge PAULA ABDUL. The Hurricane singer donned a fake beard in a bid to try...
By WENN on 13 March 2008
Followill: 'I Almost Fainted When I Met Dylan'
KINGS OF LEON star CALEB FOLLOWILL almost fainted when he met his idol, veteran rocker BOB DYLAN. Kings Of Leon toured with Dylan last year (06) and were amazed when the man himself walked into...
By WENN on 30 March 2007
Tarantino Hit By Dylan
Maverick moviemaker QUENTIN TARANTINO discovered BOB DYLAN packs a punch when he agreed to step into the boxing ring with the rock legend. The director has been a member of Dylan's secret Los Angeles boxing...
By WENN on 26 March 2007
Drummer Ian Wallace Dies
IAN WALLACE, a drummer who toured with rockers such as BOB DYLAN, DON HENLEY and BONNIE RAITT has died. He was 60. Wallace died Thursday (22FEB07) in Los Angeles of complications from oesophageal cancer. English-born...
By WENN on 28 February 2007
Petty + Lynne Stage Wilburys Tribute At The Hollywood Bowl
TOM PETTY staged a semi-reunion of supergroup THE TRAVELING WILBURYS onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last night (26SEP06) when he invited British rocker JEFF LYNNE to join him. The LEARNING TO FLY...
By WENN on 27 September 2006
Dylan Name-checks A Thrilled Keys On New Album
Legendary rocker BOB DYLAN has thrilled R+B singer ALICIA KEYS by name-checking her on his highly-anticipated new album. Dylan, 65, references Keys, 26, on the title track of his latest disc MODERN TIMES. The album...
By WENN on 02 July 2006
Arctic Monkey Turner Voted Coolest Man
Rock newcomer ALEX TURNER of British band ARCTIC MONKEYS has been voted coolest man on the planet, beating out competition from superstars like LIAM GALLAGHER and KANYE WEST. The 19-year-old I BET YOU LOOK...
By WENN on 22 November 2005
Juliette Lewis's Emotional Dylan Meeting
Actress JULIETTE LEWIS wept with joy after bumping into her hero, singer/songwriter BOB DYLAN, in a New York elevator. The NATURAL BORN KILLERS star did her best to remain calm despite being flooded...
By WENN on 19 September 2005
Donovan: 'Dylan Comparison Was A Taunt'
Hippie icon DONOVAN hated being compared to rock pioneer BOB DYLAN during the 1960s, because he was desperate to be seen as an original talent. The CATCH THE WIND singer recalls in his autobiography...
By WENN on 31 August 2005
Dylan's Songs Ghost Written
Legendary songwriter BOB DYLAN fears his songs are nothing more than the musing of celestial beings. The KNOCKIN ON HEAVEN'S DOOR rocker is convinced he has been possessed by ghosts during key writing periods,...
By WENN on 13 August 2005
Doris Day's Son Dies
DORIS DAY's producer and songwriter son TERRY MELCHER, who helped shape 1960s California surf rock, died on Friday (19N0V04) after a long battle with skin cancer melanoma. He was 62. Melcher co-wrote the hit...
By World Entertainment News Network on 22 November 2004
Willie Nelson Fights Through Carpal Tunnel Problems
Country singer WILLIE NELSON is fighting carpal tunnel syndrome to perform at pal MERLE HAGGARD's annual UFO FESTIVAL in Roswell, New Mexico, and his own annual Fourth of July picnic this weekend (03+04JUL04)....
By WENN on 02 July 2004
Humble Bob Dylan Turned Clapton Off Drugs
BOB DYLAN helped fellow rocker ERIC CLAPTON realise how pointless his drug-taking lifestyle was when the British guitarist saw his hero relaxing at the legendary WOODSTOCK festival in 1969. Clapton was a self-confessed "drug-crazed...
By WENN on 12 March 2004
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