Latest Cerys Matthews News
Cerys Matthews To Release Collaborative Poetry Album We Come From The Sun
Cerys Matthews is set to release her new album, 'We Come From The Sun', this week.The 51-year-old Welsh singer - who was the founding member of popular rock band Catatonia - worked remotely with field...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 January 2021
Ivor The Engine Film In The Works
'Ivor the Engine' is set to be made into a film.The classic 1970s animated TV series is on track for the big screen with co-creator Oliver Postgate's son Daniel planning to make a live-action feature...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2020
Cerys Matthews Left The U.s. Over Lack Of Bbc Access
The former Catatonia frontwoman made the revelation while testifying at a committee meeting at London's House of Lords on Tuesday (21Jul15), in a bid to convince politicians to save the publicly-funded BBC network....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2015
Cerys Matthews' Internet Concern
Cerys Matthews' daughter ''knows more about the world'' than she does.The former Catatonia singer - who has 11-year-old daughter Glenys and nine-year-old son Johnny with ex-husband Seth Riddle and five-year-old son Red with second spouse...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 July 2015
Stars Turn Out For Folk Awards
The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards were dished out at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, and former Catatonia frontwoman Matthews took to the stage to offer a tribute to late music historian...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2015
Pentangle Co-founder John Renbourn Dies After Suffering Heart Attack
The 70-year-old guitarist was found dead at his home in Hawick, Scotland earlier this week (beg23Mar15). Renbourn co-founded folk supergroup Pentangle with Bert Jansch, who died in 2011. Rocker-turned-DJ Cerys Matthews...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2015
Angelina Jolie Made An Honorary Dame
Angelina Jolie has been made into an honorary Dame in Britain.The 'Maleficent' actress was among the stars recognised in Queen Elizabeth's list of Birthday Honours for her dedication to campaigning against sexual violence and the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 June 2014
Cerys Matthews Releases Family Songbook
Welsh pop star Cerys Matthews is releasing a book showing fans how to perform her favourite songs.The former Catatonia frontwoman has put together the music and lyrics from dozens of tracks, from traditional numbers to...
By WENN on 27 May 2013
Cerys Matthews Sings At Marie Colvin Memorial
Singer Cerys Matthews paid tribute to famed war correspondent Marie Colvin by singing Bob Dylan's peace anthem BLOWIN' IN THE WIND at her memorial on Wednesday (16May12).Colvin, of Britain's Sunday Times, was killed in a...
By WENN on 17 May 2012
Pete Townshend Rocks Prince's Trust Gala
Pete Townshend and Boy George topped an impressive bill at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night (23.11.11). The pair were joined by veterans including Chris de Burgh,...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Cerys Matthews' Elvis Souvenir Can't Be Licked
Welsh musician Cerys Matthews has a stomach-churning piece of rock memorabilia - recording studio equipment covered in Elvis Presley's saliva.The former Catatonia frontwoman owns a section of wood panelling from a studio in Nashville, Tennessee,...
By WENN on 27 April 2011
Cerys Matthews Pens Kids' Book
Welsh rocker Cerys Matthews can add author to her resume - she has written a book of stories for children.The former Catatonia frontwoman is set to release her first tome, titled Tales from the Deep,...
By WENN on 25 April 2011
Matthews Marries
Former CATATONIA frontwoman CERYS MATTHEWS has wed her longtime manager in a romantic ceremony in her native Wales.Matthews and Steve Abbott, who are parents to baby son Red, exchanged vows in Welsh at the Tabernacle...
By WENN on 09 January 2011
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