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David Bowie's Long-serving Guitarist John Hutchinson Dies
David Bowie's long-serving bandmate John Hutchinson has died.The official Twitter page for the late 'Starman' hitmaker has confirmed the passing of the jazz guitarist, who played in three of the music legend's bands, on Sunday...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2021
Sir Elton John Confesses He Can't Write Lyrics
Sir Elton John has insisted he "can't write lyrics" and would end up penning crude songs.The music legend's longtime songwriting partner, Berine Taupin, is behind much of Elton's back catalogue, including hits such as ‘Rocket...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2021
David Bowie World Fan Convention: Liverpool, Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June 2022
David Bowie fans across the globe have something very special to celebrate today as it has just been announced that the worlds's first David Bowie Fan Convention will take place in Liverpool next year. The...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 16 June 2021
Angela Robinson In Talks To Direct The Hunger Remake
Angela Robinson is set to direct a remake of 'The Hunger'.The 50-year-old filmmaker is in talks to helm a new adaptation of the steamy vampire story that was originally brought to the big screen by...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 May 2021
Sir Paul Mccartney Honoured With Royal Mail Stamp Collection
Sir Paul McCartney is being honoured with a collection of stamps by Royal Mail.The 78-year-old music icon's solo career will be celebrated with a set of 12 postage stamps featuring photographs from the making of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 May 2021
Rick Wakeman And Jazz Star Justin Swadling Join Forces On Upcoming Single
Rick Wakeman has joined forces with jazz musician Justin Swadling on an upcoming collaboration.The Prog Rock legend and Saxophone player and composer will release their single, 'Into The Light', on May 14.A press release states...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2021
International Dance Day: Celebrating With Seven "Dance" Number Ones [Playlist]
We're celebrating International Dance Day the only way we know how: By moving our feet to some of the greatest dance-themed songs of all time. From Whitney Houston to David Bowie, there's something for everyone...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2021
Iggy Pop And Seven Other Rockstars Who Dipped Their Toes Into Acting
With the news Iggy Pop has joined the cast of dark comedy Blue Iguana, directed by Jeremy LaLonde, we're reflecting on all the other rockstars who have embarked on acting careers, however brief. Iggy Pop...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2021
Moby Reimagines His Hits On Upcoming Orchestral Album Reprise
Moby has announced his upcoming orchestral album, 'Reprise'.The 55-year-old musician has reimagined his biggest hits from the past three decades featuring the Budapest Art Orchestra with new orchestration and arrangements. The collection includes classics 'Go',...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2021
Yungblud Releases David Bowie Life On Mars? Live Cover
Yungblud has released 'Life on Mars? (Live at A Bowie Celebration 2021)'.Following his show-stopping performance of the classic with the late music legend's longtime keyboard player, Mike Garson, at the virtual 'A Bowie Celebration: Just...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 March 2021
Alice Cooper's Theatrical Shows Inspired By David Bowie
Alice Cooper has claimed David Bowie was inspired by his theatrical stage shows.The 'School's Out' hitmaker has recalled how the late music icon - who passed away in 2016 - took his backing band The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 March 2021
Patsy Pensit Thought David Bowie Would Instantly 'Fall In Love' With Her On Film Set
Patsy Kensit thought David Bowie would “fall in love” with her when they filmed 'Absolute Beginners' together.The 52-year-old actress was cast opposite the late music legend – who died of cancer in 2016 – in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 February 2021
Yungblud's Life On Mars? David Bowie Cover Plays During Nasa Mars Landing
Yungblud's cover of David Bowie's 'Life on Mars?' was played during NASA's landing of the Perseverance rover on the Red Planet.The spacecraft was sent to Mars on Thursday (18.02.21) along with a tiny helicopter to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2021
Johnny Flynn Wasn't Happy With 'Unhelpful' Stardust Trailer
Johnny Flynn thinks the trailer for upcoming David Bowie movie ‘Stardust’ has been “unhelpful".The 37-year-old star portrays the late music icon during the early days of his career in the upcoming film but he’s warned...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2021
Johnny Flynn: Stardust Will Show An Unknown David Bowie
Johnny Flynn believes that 'Stardust' will show audiences an unknown David Bowie.The 37-year-old actor plays the late music icon in the biopic, which follows Bowie on his first trip to the US in 1971 –...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 January 2021
Yungblud Felt Like He Was 'On Another Planet' With The Late David Bowie While Performing Life On Mars?
Yungblud felt like he met the late David Bowie while performing a cover of 'Life on Mars?'.The 'cotton candy' singer put his own spin on the late music icon's 1971 hit for the virtual tribute...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 January 2021
Johnny Flynn Says Fans Don't Want To Hear Him Sing Stardust
Johnny Flynn insisted “nobody is interested” in hearing him sing David Bowie songs in ‘Stardust’.The 37-year-old singer-and-actor portrays the late music legend in the new biopic - which is set during the singer’s first...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2021
David Bowie Collaborator Claims He Was Planning More Albums Before His Death
David Bowie was "planning on doing more" albums before his death.Musician Donny McCaslin - who worked with the late singer on his final record 'Blackstar', which was released just two days before his death in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 January 2021
Album Of The Week: The 5th Anniversary Of David Bowie's Blackstar
Five years ago, on the day of his 69th birthday and two days before his death, David Bowie released his 25th, and final studio album, Blackstar. The album's release came as somewhat of a surprise...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 08 January 2021
David Bowie's Music Arrives On Tiktok To Mark Late Music Icon's Birthday
David Bowie's music is available on TikTok to celebrate the late music icon's birthday (08.01.21).The 'Starman' hitmaker - who passed away in 2016 - would have turned 74 today and his estate has launched a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 January 2021
David Bowie's Keyboard Player Mike Garson Says They Shared A 'Telepathic Connection'
David Bowie's longtime keyboard player, Mike Garson, says they shared a "telepathic connection".The 75-year-old musician worked with the late music legend for more than three decades and has claimed that when the 'Starman' hitmaker had...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 January 2021
People Are Re-sharing A 1983 Interview On Race With David Bowie And It's Beyond Iconic
It's coming up to the 5th anniversary of the death of David Bowie and as usual this week his fans are reflecting on some of his most iconic moments during his lifetime. One memory doing...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 04 January 2021
Short Songs For The Shortest Day: When Brevity Is A Necessity You'll Want This Playlist
When time is of the essence and you need a quick fix you require some succinct songs to get you through the day. On the shortest day of the year your time is precious but...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2020
The Long Goodbye: A Brexit Inspired Playlist.
As we reach the death throws of the protracted Brexit negotiations between The United Kingdom and Europe we thought we'd compile our own little playlist to mark the occasion. Break-ups can be messy affairs in...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 16 December 2020
Royal Mint's Commemorative David Bowie Coin Orbits Earth
A commemorative coin created in honour of late music legend David Bowie has been launched into space.The Royal Mint's music legends collection has seen some new additions added to celebrate the 'Life on Mars' hitmaker.A...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 December 2020
Banned Music Videos: What's All The Fuss About?
It's thirty years ago this week that MTV banned Madonna's Justify My Love video. Back in 1990 it was deemed that chicly shot, arty portrayals of men and women enjoying a bit of casual BDSM...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 26 November 2020
Dave Grohl Teases Foo Fighters' 'Party Album' Medicine At Midnight
Foo Fighters' new record 'Medicine at Midnight' is their "Saturday night party album".Dave Grohl and co gave fans the first taste of their delayed 10th LP with the lead single, 'Shame Shame', which they...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 November 2020
Our Favourite Songs Inspired By The Words Of Poets [Playlist]
Poetry and music have always gone hand in hand, and some of the greatest musicians in the world can also be called fantastic poets. But time and time again artists are inspired by iconic poems;...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2020
Dave Grohl Feels Like Quitting Foo Fighters After Every Tour
Dave Grohl wants to quit Foo Fighters after every tour.The 'Everlong' hitmaker has admitted that as soon as he gets home from a long stint on the road, he feels like calling it quits, but...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2020
Jason Derulo: I Loved Lockdown Life
Jason Derulo had more fun than ever during the coronavirus lockdown.The 30-year-old singer has admitted that although the lockdown proved to be ''a hard time for a lot of people'', he relished the opportunity to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 September 2020
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