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Llama Killed Freddie Mercury's Michael Jackson Dreams
Michael Jackson's llama wrecked Freddie Mercury's dreams of recording a hit duet with the King of Pop - because the QUEEN star didn't like working in a studio with an overgrown pet.The tragic Bohemian Rhapsody...
By WENN on 03 October 2012
George Michael Loved Performing With Queen
George Michael says performing with Queen was the highlight of his career.The 'White Light' hitmaker always idolised the group's frontman Freddie Mercury so was delighted to be part of a tribute concert to the late...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2012
Freddie Mercury Makes Comeback As Freddie The 'Angry Bird'
Freddie Mercury is gone but his legacy has not been forgotten, the legendary Queen front man often returning in grand and, on some occasions, bewildering ways. A good example of the latter would be that...
By WENN on 05 September 2012
Brian May Still Searching For Freddie Mercury's Stolen Guitar
Brian May has called for the safe return of Freddie Mercury's white Telecaster guitar after recalling it was stolen from Queen's storage facility in a new video Dvd compilation.May and bandmate Roger Taylor offer up...
By WENN on 31 August 2012
Brian May: 'I'll Always Regret Not Performing Songs With Freddie'
Queen star Brian May will always regret the fact he never got the chance to perform the songs I Want It All and The Miracle with late pal Freddie Mercury.The guitarist has revisited the two...
By WENN on 28 August 2012
Tears All Round As Blur Close Olympics Celebration Concert
Blur packed a punch that could rival one that Olympic boxing champion Luke Campbell would struggle to match, as they blew away the Hyde Park crowd at the sold-out Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert last night.As...
By WENN on 13 August 2012
Spice Girls Reunite At London Closing Ceremony
The Spice Girls reunited to perform at the Closing Ceremony of the London Olympics tonight (12.08.12).The 90s girl band - made up of Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Mel C -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2012
Kate Beckinsale Dreams Of Playing Freddie Mercury
Actress Kate Beckinsale has set herself a real movie challenge - she wants to portray Freddie Mercury on film.The sexy Underworld star has revealed that playing the late Queen frontman is a role she'd relish...
By WENN on 02 August 2012
Adam Lambert Wants Queen Album
Adam Lambert wants to make an album with Queen.The former 'American Idol' contestant has been singing with the group live in place of the late Freddie Mercury this summer, and is keen to record new...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 July 2012
Lost Freddie Mercury Footage Unearthed For New Dvd
A lost Freddie Mercury interview from the set of I Was Born To Love You and footage of him performing with Rod Stewart are to form the basis of a new retrospective Dvd about the...
By WENN on 10 July 2012
Katy Perry: 'I Haven't Been Asked To Star In Freddie Mercury Biopic'
Singer Katy Perry has played down reports suggesting she's set to portray the girlfriend of flamboyant rocker Freddie Mercury in Sacha Baron Cohen's upcoming biopic.The I Kissed A Girl hitmaker has previously showed off her...
By WENN on 27 June 2012
Adam Lambert 'Comfortable' Fronting Queen
Adam Lambert is finding it ''surprisingly comfortable'' fronting Queen.The US singer is stepping into the shoes of late singer Freddie Mercury to front the band when they play in Europe this summer and and said...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2012
Elvis Presley To Get The Hologram Treatment
They're going to need some pretty big mirrors for this one: it's been announced that the former King of rock and roll Elvis Presley is to be brought back to life via the new sensation...
By WENN on 07 June 2012
Freddie Mercury Returning To The Stage With Queen
Freddie Mercury will return to the stage with Queen as an ''optical illusion''. The band's late frontman - who passed away in 1991 - will seem to perform on stage during Queen musical 'We Will...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 May 2012
Freddie Mercury To Appear On Stage As An 'Optical Illusion'
Freddie Mercury is to appear on stage as an ''optical illusion.'' The late Queen front man - who passed away in 1991 - will seem to perform for an audience at musical 'We Will Rock...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 May 2012
Freddie Mercury To 'Appear' In Queen Musical Anniversary Show
Late rocker Freddie Mercury will "appear" on stage during a special performance of West End musical We Will Rock You through an "optical illusion", according to Queen star Brian May.The show is nearing its 10th...
By WENN on 11 May 2012
Freddie Mercury Joining Queen For 'We Will Rock You' Anniversary?
Brian May has announced new plans to continue to pay tribute to late friend Freddie Mercury by getting him to "appear" for the 10th anniversary of the Queen inspired 'We Will Rock You' musical. With...
By World Entertainment News Network on 10 May 2012
American Idol Recap: Impressive Night From The Final Six
The first half of last night's American Idol episode (April 25, 2012) was a Queen-themed affair, with the contestants brushing off their finest Freddie Mercury impressions. The remaining six performers knew that they had to...
By Lew Irwin on 26 April 2012
Queen Looking For New UK Summer Show
Queen are looking for a new place to perform in the UK after Sonisphere was cancelled. Organisers confirmed this morning the UK leg of the rock festival - which had been due to take place...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 March 2012
Sonisphere Cancelled?
Sonisphere festival has been cancelled, Queen have claimed.The band - with Adam Lambert on vocals- had been due to headline the UK leg of the annual rock extravaganza but have now posted a statement on...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 March 2012
Adam Lambert A 'Great Interpreter' Of Freddie
Queen say Adam Lambert will be a ''great Interpreter'' of Freddie Mercury's songs at Sonisphere. The 'We Will Rock You' group confirmed on Monday (20.02.12) they will headline the rock festival in July, with former...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 February 2012
Brian May: 'Mercury Would Give Lambert Seal Of Approval'
Queen rocker Brian May is adamant late legend Freddie Mercury would give singer Adam Lambert the "seal of approval" as the flamboyant star prepares to front the band at an upcoming U.K. festival.The former American...
By WENN on 21 February 2012
Queen Frontman To Be Former 'Idol' Winner Adam Lambert?
Adam Lambert has claimed that he'll be fronting a reunited Queen as it was reported that the rock legends will be headlining the UK's Sonisphere Festival this coming summer. As frontman of Queen, Freddie Mercury...
By Lew Irwin on 03 February 2012
Queen To Headline Sonisphere
Queen will headline Sonisphere festival.The legendary 'We Will Rock You' group have signed up former American Idol singer Adam Lambert to step into the shoes of late frontman Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991, for...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2012
Taylor: 'There's No New Queen Album With Mercury's Unfinished Songs'
Roger Taylor has ruined Queen fans' Christmas by dismissing reports suggesting he and bandmate Brian May are working on a new album featuring unfinished Freddie Mercury songs.The drummer admits there are a handful of songs...
By World Entertainment News Network on 02 December 2011
Katy Perry Gets Sweet Tattoo
Katy Perry has had a new tattoo inked on her foot. The 'One That Got Away' singer had the design - a smiling peppermint sweet with big eyelashes - done after a concert in Los...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 December 2011
David Arnold Wants Queen For Bond Theme
David Arnold wants Queen to perform the next James Bond theme.The composer - who has penned the soundtracks for the iconic spy's last five cinematic outings - thinks the veteran rockers could produce a "bombastic"...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Michael Jackson Tour Footage To Sell For Millions
A previously unseen Michael Jackson documentary could make more than £4 million when it goes up for auction later this month. The backstage footage from the King of Pop's 1992/1993 'Dangerous World Tour' was recorded...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 November 2011
Freddie Mercury And Michael Jackson Songs Set For Release
Tracks featuring late legends Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson could be released next year (12), according to rocker Brian May.The Thriller hitmaker worked with Mercury in the 1980s on a number of secret songs, which...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Freddie Mercury Honoured At Asian Awards
Late pop icon Freddie Mercury was posthumously honoured with a special prize at the Asian Awards on Tuesday (18Oct11).The star's family, as well as his Queen bandmate Brian May, collected the Founders Award in recognition...
By WENN on 19 October 2011
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