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Donald Trump Makes Conor Oberst Miss The Days Of George W. Bush
Once a firm opposer of George W. Bush, Bright Eyes singer Conor Oberst has found himself longing for the days of his presidency now that Donald Trump is in power. He's still extremely vocal about...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 01 August 2017
Jon Kean's Top Ten Albums Of 2016
Those from across the pond, will probably write it off as the year they ended up hiring a billionaire, tiny-handed, Shredded-Wheat-haired fanny-grabber as Commander-in-Chief. Oh, brave new world, that has such people in it...Praise be,...
By Jon Kean in Music / Festivals on 25 December 2016
Sick Conor Oberst Cancels Remaining Punk Shows
The former Bright Eyes singer/songwriter was hospitalised on Tuesday (27Oct15) while preparing for a show in Jacksonville, and it appears his symptoms are serious. A statement from the band reads, "Desaparecidos has...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 October 2015
Conor Oberst Drops Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accuser
Indie rocker Conor Oberst has dropped his libel lawsuit against a fan who accused him of sexually assaulting her.Joanie Faircloth issued a statement last week (beg14Jul14), confessing she made up lies about an encounter with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2014
Conor Oberst's Name Is Cleared As Accuser Of Rape Recants Story
For around 6 months, Conor Oberst has been at the centre of a rape accusation stemming from North Carolina resident Joanie Faircloth, who had asserted that the Bright Eyes frontman assaulted her 11 years ago...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2014
Bright Eyes Star Conor Oberst Sues Fan Over Rape Accusation
Bright Eyes star Conor Oberst has followed through on his threat to take legal action against the woman who accused him of raping her as a teenager.Last month (Jan14), the singer/songwriter announced he was considering...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2014
Conor Oberst Considering Legal Options Following Internet Rape Story
Singer/songwriter Conor Oberst is considering legal action following online allegations linking him to a sexual assault a decade ago.An unnamed individual left a series of posts in the comment section of an article about an...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 07 January 2014
Conor Oberst Auditioned For Inside Llewyn Davis
Bright Eyes star Conor Oberst has revealed he auditioned for the lead role in The Coen Brothers' new movie Inside Llewyn Davis.The folk frontman was hoping to land his first acting role in the film,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 January 2014
Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst Missed Out On 'Inside Llewyn Davis' Lead Role
Now this is an interesting tidbit of movie trivia: Conor Oberst has revealed that he auditioned for the lead role in folk music comedy-drama, Inside Llewyn Davis. Although the Coen Brothers eventually cast Oscar Isaac...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2014
Conor Oberst Opening A Bar
Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst is set to become a landlord after opening his own bar.The singer is setting up the venue in Omaha, Nebraska - his home state - along with his pal and...
By WENN on 23 April 2012
Rockers Bright Eyes Not Splitting
Rocker Conor Oberst has brushed off rumours Bright Eyes are set to split.Fans of the American indie rockers were left aghast when Oberst told Rolling Stone, "It does feel like it needs to stop at...
By WENN on 10 July 2011
Rage Against The Machine Come Home To Protest Arizona Law
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and singer/songwriter CONOR OBERST are teaming up to protest Arizona's controversial new immigration laws at a concert in Los Angeles next week (23Jul10).Both acts are part of the The Sound Strike...
By WENN on 17 July 2010
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