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Lionel Richie Named 2016 Musicares Person Of The Year
Lionel Richie has been named the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year.The 66-year-old singer will be honoured with the accolade next year in recognition of his extensive career with the Commodores and as a solo...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2015
Meryl Streep Learns A New Skill For Ricki And The Flash
At age 66, Meryl Streep continues to add to her bag of acting tricks. For her role as an ageing rocker in Ricki and the Flash, she took a crash course in guitar playing from...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2015
Neil Young's Guitar Lesson For Meryl Streep
Neil Young taught Meryl Streep to play guitar.The 'Into The Woods' star has revealed she got tips on how to play the instrument from the 'Heart Of Gold' hitmaker in a 45-minute private lesson.She said...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 August 2015
Meryl Streep Took First Guitar Lesson With Neil Young
The Into the Woods star plays a failed musician in the movie and had to cover several songs by artists including Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty live.Streep also had to take guitar lessons...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 August 2015
Alan Mcgee Wants Liam Gallagher To Record With Neil Young
Oasis creator Alan McGee thinks Liam Gallagher should record a song with Neil Young.Alan, 54, believes the rocker is in need of a one-off collaboration to revive his career and thinks it would be ''amazing''...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2015
Bbc Bosses Reach New Licensing Deal Over Radio Play
Earlier this month (Jul15), the rockers were among a bunch of acts who withdrew from the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS), meaning BBC stations were no longer permitted to broadcast their songs....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2015
Neil Young Removes Back Catalogue From Streaming Services
Legendary singer-songwriter and guitar hero Neil Young has become the latest artist to withdraw his music from streaming platforms such as Spotify. However, it’s not because of the usual complaint over royalties, but rather a...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 16 July 2015
Neil Young Pulls Music From Streaming Sites Over Quality Issues
The rocker is withdrawing his music from online streaming sites, insisting they all offer "the worst quality in the history of broadcasting". Young's decision isn't that surprising considering he has spent the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2015
David Crosby: 'Donald Trump Was Wrong To Use Neil Young's Anthem'
Young recently criticised new presidential hopeful Donald Trump after his song Rockin' In the Free World was played as the tycoon announced his bid for the White House earlier this month (Jun15), insisting...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2015
David Crosby: 'My Neil Young Criticism Gave Him An Out For Csny Reunion'
The Marrakesh Express hitmaker claims he was open to a CSNY reunion but fears Young was never on board - and the comments he made about the romance which ended the rocker's marriage...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 June 2015
Donald Trump: 'Neil Young Is A Total Hypocrite'
The business mogul played Young's anthem Rockin' In the Free World as he launched his presidential campaign in New York City earlier this month (Jun15), and Young subsequently released a statement complaining about...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 June 2015
Daryl Hannah: Hollywood Still Male-dominated
Daryl Hannah thinks Hollywood is still ''male-dominated''.The 54-year-old film star believes female stars are cast to be figures of male fantasy in films, but hasn't lost all hope as she believes the industry has the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 June 2015
Neil Young: 'I Should Have Been Asked About Donald Trump Song'
The veteran musician became headline news this week (beg15Jun15) when he released a statement distancing himself from The Apprentice star after the rock anthem was played during a press conference on Tuesday (16Jun15)...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 June 2015
Big Company Bosses Defend Themselves Against Neil Young's Lyrics
The veteran rocker has taken aim at the food and drink giants for using genetically modified seeds in tracks like A Rock Star Bucks A Coffee Shop and Monsanto Years, but company executives...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2015
Donald Trump's Team Hit Back At Neil Young
The musician hit headlines when he released a statement distancing himself from Trump after The Apprentice star played Young's anthem Rockin' In the Free World when he made his entrance to a press...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2015
Neil Young Is Not Happy That Donald Trump Used His Song.
Donald Trump probably shouldn't count on the support of Neil Young for his newly announced presidential campaign. The Republican billionaire launched his 2016 campaign this week, using Young's anthem Rockin in the Free World as...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2015
Richie Furay Disappointed Buffalo Springfield Reunion Tour Plans Fell Apart
Young reformed his old band with Furay and Stephen Stills after 42 years for a 2010 Bridge School Benefit concert and a handful of other shows. The group had planned to tour North...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 June 2015
Pete Townshend Rules Out Unplugged Sessions
Dozens of big-name pop stars and bands have appeared on the iconic, stripped-down acoustic series since its launch in 1989, including the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Sir Paul MCCartney, Eric Clapton, Adele,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
Neil Young Debuts New Band At Intimate California Gig
Young performed at SLO Brewing Co. with Willie Nelson's sons Lukas and Micah and Lukas' Promise of the Real bandmates Corey MCCorkmick and Anthony Logerfo. The singer-songwriter confirmed at the start of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2015
Neil Young Surprises Crowd At Sxsw
The veteran rocker used the pseudonym Bernard Shakey for the 1982 comedy, which he starred in, co-wrote and co-directed with Dean Stockwell. The movie was only released in a handful of theatres...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2015
Neil Young Treated Pal Graham Nash To Bizarre Rowing Boat Listening Session
British rocker Graham Nash first heard Neil Young's classic Harvest album as his pal blasted it over his lake while they were boating.The Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young star was invited to listen to the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 March 2015
Bradley Cooper Plays Air Guitar On 40th Birthday
Bradley Cooper wowed a talk show audience with an air guitar routine to celebrate his 40th birthday. The 'American Sniper' star donned a huge afro wig to show off his skills to Neil Young's 'Down...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 January 2015
Neil Young Boycotts Starbucks
Rocker Neil Young is boycotting coffee giant Starbucks over the company's involvement in an ingredient-labelling lawsuit in Vermont.Lawmakers in the New England state passed a bill earlier this year (14) requiring all food products -...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 November 2014
Neil Young Recalls The Time Bono Tried To Give Him Song Writing ‘Advice’.
You might have felt angry last month when Bono gave you his new album without asking if you'd wanted it first. But imagine how Neil Young felt when the U2 frontman offered him some unsolicited...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2014
Neil Young Dashes Fans' Hopes Of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Reunion Tour
Veteran rocker Neil Young has ruled out plans to ever reunite and tour with former bandmates David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash.The Like a Hurricane hitmaker made the bold declaration during a show in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 October 2014
Don't Let It Bring You Down: Neil Young And Pegi Young To Divorce
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young and his wife Pegi Young are to divorce after 36 years of marriage. Documents were filed at the Superior Court of San Mateo County on July 29.Pegi Young and Neil Young...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2014
Neil & Pegi Young Separate After 36 Years - Divorce Papers Filed
Neil Young and his wife of 36 years Pegi Young have separated and Neil has filed for divorce, according to numerous media outlets.Neil and Pegi Young have split up after 36 years of marriage.Read More:...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 August 2014
Neil Young Files For Divorce To End 36-Year Marriage
Rocker Neil Young has stunned fans by filing for divorce to end his 36-year marriage to wife Pegi.Young filed divorce papers in California at the end of last month (Jul14) and a hearing is scheduled...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 August 2014
Neil Young And Willie Nelson Join Anti-keystone Concert
Rock veterans Neil Young and Willie Nelson are to play a concert in protest against the controversial Keystone Xl pipeline project.The pair will perform on a stage in a Nebraska cornfield earmarked for the proposal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2014
Where Did It All Go Wrong For Alt-fest's Crowdfunding Campaign?
Crowdfunding has altered the landscape of contemporary culture, overwhelmingly for the better. No longer are fans subject to the whims of record labels and their increasingly focussed budget. For fans, the power is in their...
By George Percival in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2014
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