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Brian May Apologises Over Badger Genocide Comment
Queen star Brian May has issued a public apology after he upset Jewish leaders by comparing Britain's badger cull to genocide.The veteran musician is fiercely opposed to pest control measures used to stop the spread...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2013
Queen Planning New Album With Freddie Mercury
Queen are planning a new album featuring Freddie Mercury's vocals.The 'We Will Rock You' band's singer died in 1991 but left behind a number of vocal takes - some of which were used for 1995...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2013
Bodger & Badger Speak Out Against Badger Cull With New Clip [Video]
If you were a British child growing up in the nineties, you'll realise how exciting the news of the return of Bodger and Badger is.The ventriloquist actor and his "talking" furry, potato-loving badger companion entertained...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2013
Brian May Heading Back To Work After Knee Surgery
Queen guitarist Brian May is bouncing back and returning to the recording studio following his recent knee replacement surgery.The rock veteran had an operation to correct a chronic problem on 6 August (13) and he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 August 2013
Brian May Discharged From Hospital
Veteran British rocker Brian May has been discharged from hospital after undergoing knee replacement surgery last week (begs05Aug13).The Queen icon went under the knife on Tuesday (06Aug13) to fix a chronic problem which has plagued...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2013
Brian May Recovering After Knee Surgery
Veteran rocker Brian May has thanked fans for their messages of support as he recovers after undergoing knee replacement surgery on Tuesday (06Aug13).The Queen star checked into hospital for an operation to fix a chronic...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2013
Brian May Schedules Surgery
Veteran rocker Brian May is to check in to a hospital to undergo knee surgery on Tuesday (06Aug13).The Queen star recently revealed he has been having trouble with a chronic knee problem and voiced fears...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2013
Unheard Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury Duets? Listen To Them Now
Duets featuring two of the greatest pop stars of all time, Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury, are expected to get full releases in the fall.According to The Times of London, Freddie's former band mates Brian...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2013
Unheard Michael Jackson & Freddie Mercury Duets Set For Release 30 Years Later
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he's working on and plans to release previously unheard material from Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury and pop star Michael Jackson. The surfacing of the dead icons' collaboration...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
Michael Jackson & Freddie Mercury's Unheard Duets To Be Released Later This Year
One may have been dead for over two decades an the other for just short of half a decade, but Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson still have unfinished business with the charts as previously never-before...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
Brian May To Undergo Knee Replacement Operation
Queen star Brian May fears he will soon have to undergo surgery to fix his "deteriorating" knee.The 66-year-old rocker has been having knee troubles for some time and has been undergoing physical therapy in a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2013
Sacha Baron Cohen Leaves Freddie Mercury Movie As Attention Turns To Depp
Sacha Baron Cohen has left the movie biopic of iconic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury after a disagreement over the direction of the project. Cohen - who bears a dramatic resemblance to the singer - had...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2013
Iheartradio Festival To Welcome Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars And Err, Queen
Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Katy Perry are among the names confirmed for the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas in September. The two-day festival, set to be held on...
By Michael West on 16 July 2013
How Twitter Got Ben Elton's 'The Wright Way' Axed From Bbc1
Ben Elton's new BBC1 sitcom 'The Wright Way' has been axed by the corporation after it received a critical mauling on Twitter. Executive Shane Allen confirmed on Tuesday (July 9, 2013) that the show -...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 July 2013
Schoolboy Blues: Mick Jagger Wanted To Be A Teacher!
Mick Jagger considered being a teacher, a politician and a journalist. 'Start Me Up' singer revealed his early career plans during a televised interview. Speaking on the Today programme, The Rolling Stones singer said a...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2013
Radio Ga-gangnam: Psy And Queen's Brian May To Collaborate?
Speaking in an interview with Radio 1's Scott Mills, Psy revealed he'd set up a brunch-date with the fuzzy haired guitarist, who played alongside Freddie Mercury in the 70s/80s rock band, Queen.Describing himself as a...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 12 June 2013
Brian May Backing Badger Rally
Queen rocker Brian May is urging his fans to take to the streets of London on Saturday (01Jun13) to demonstrate against a planned badger cull in his native Britain.The animal-loving guitarist has long campaigned against...
By WENN on 28 May 2013
Brian May Says He 'Hates' To See Tom Jones Lower Himself On The Voice
Brian May, the man who single handedly killed rock and roll when he climbed to the top of Buckingham Palace to play 'God Save The Queen,' has unleashed a scathing attack on the BBC talent...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 May 2013
Brian Blessed Urges Fans To Sign Petition Against Badger Cull
Veteran actor Brian Blessed has stepped up his involvement in rocker pal Brian May's campaign against a planned badger cull in their native Britain by calling on fans to sign a petition to show their...
By WENN on 20 May 2013
Brian May To Lead Badger Flashmob In London
This May Day (Wednesday 1st May) a badger flash mob will descend on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), protesting the Coalition's Government's mass killing of badgers. The flash-mob will last...
By WENN on 30 April 2013
Peter Frampton & Steve Lukather Add Tributes To Late Producer Johns
Rockers Steve Lukather, Chad Smith and Peter Frampton have joined Queen star Brian May in paying tribute to late music producer and studio engineer Andy Johns, who died on Sunday (07Apr13).Johns, who worked with artists...
By WENN on 09 April 2013
Blake Lively In Talks For Freddie Mercury Film
Blake Lively is being lined up to star in the upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic.The 'Gossip Girl' actress is expected to play the iconic Queen singer's former girlfriend Mary Austin opposite 'Borat' star Sacha Baron Cohen,...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 March 2013
Tom Hooper To Direct Freddie Mercury Film?
Tom Hooper may direct the upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic.The Oscar-winning filmmaker is reportedly being eyed by Sony Pictures and GK Films to oversee the long-planned film about the iconic Queen singer and could reunite with...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 March 2013
Brian May To Perform At London Train Station For Tiger Conservation
Rocker Brian May is set to entertain commuters in London on Friday (01Mar13) by performing at a train station to launch a tiger conservation event.The Queen guitarist is teaming up with West End star Kerry...
By WENN on 27 February 2013
Brian May Upset By Badger Cull
Rocker and animal lover Brian May has been left sickened by the news British lawmakers have green-lit a nationwide badger cull.The Queen guitarist has been fighting the legislation for years and had hoped his efforts...
By WENN on 23 January 2013
Brian May Undergoes Knee Surgery
Queen star Brian May is recovering after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his knee.The guitarist went under the knife on Monday (03Dec12) to repair a "ripped cartilage and other stuff" and he took to Twitter.com on...
By WENN on 04 December 2012
Brian May Allowed Deer Culling On Estate Grounds
Animal-loving rocker Brian May once allowed deer culling to take place on his land but scrapped the practice when he realised the full horror of the killings.The Queen star, who has fought and won a...
By WENN on 26 November 2012
Freddie Mercury Is Always On Brian May's Mind
Freddie Mercury is always on Brian May's mind.The Queen guitarist is currently on a UK tour with theatrical singer Kerry Ellis - whose album 'Anthems' he helped pen - and admitted not a day goes...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 November 2012
Brian May Wins Badger Battle As Cull Is Halted
Rocker Brian May is celebrating after winning his battle to defend the rights of British badgers.Politicians have voted emphatically to abandon a planned badger cull, calling on government agriculture officials to introduce a vaccination programme...
By WENN on 26 October 2012
Brian May Delighted At Badger Cull Reprieve
QUEEN star Brian May is "delighted" after the British government announced it will delay a planned cull of badgers in the U.K. until next summer (13) due to fierce opposition.May joined forces with officials from...
By WENN on 23 October 2012
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