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Melanie C And Mark Owen Set For Radio 2 Live In Leeds
Melanie C and Mark Owen are set to play Radio 2 Live in Leeds.BBC Radio 2's annual festival, which is usually held at London's Hyde Park, is taking place at Leeds' Temple Newsam Park on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 June 2022
Julian Casablancas Sells Stake In The Strokes Catalogue
Julian Casablancas has sold a stake in The Strokes' catalogue.The 'Last Nite' hitmaker has sold a portion of both publishing rights and masters rights to Primary Wave for an undisclosed sum, though it is unclear...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2022
Justin Timberlake Sells Off Music Back Catalogue For '$100 Million'
Justin Timberlake has sold off his music back catalogue in a deal said to be worth $100 million.The pop star, 41, struck a deal for around 200 of his songs including hits such as 'SexyBack'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 May 2022
George Michael Freedom Uncut To Tell 'Complete Story' Of Late Pop Icon
A new feature-length documentary about late pop icon George Michael has been announced by Sony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing. The film, which is hitting the cinemas globally on June 22, is the final piece...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2022
Concert For UKraine Raises £12.2m For Dec Appeal
Concert for Ukraine raised £12.2 million for the DEC humanitarian appeal in Ukraine.The two-hour televised fundraiser - which aired on ITV and STV - took place at Resorts World Arena Birmingham on Tuesday night (29.03.22),...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 March 2022
Anne Marie And Paloma Faith To Perform At Itv's Concert For UKraine
Anne-Marie and Paloma Faith have been confirmed to perform at ITV's 'Concert for Ukraine.'The '2002' hitmaker, 30, and fellow pop star Paloma,40, have joined a lineup that already includes the likes of Ed Sheeran,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 March 2022
Nile Rodgers + Chic, Becky Hill And Tom Odell Set For Concert For UKraine
Nile Rodgers + Chic, Becky Hill and Tom Odell lead the new additions added to the bill for the Concert for Ukraine.The televised two-hour fundraising event is set to air on March 29 and will...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 March 2022
Diana Ross Hit I'm Coming Out Was Inspired Transvestites
Diana Ross's hit song 'I'm Coming Out' was inspired by transvestites.The disco classic - which has gone on to become a gay anthem since its release in 1980 - was inspired by a bar full...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 January 2022
Nick Mason Didn't Know If People Would Be Interested In A Saucerful Of Secrets
Nick Mason didn't know if people would be interested in 'A Saucerful of Secrets'.The Pink Floyd drummer is part of the group with Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp, long-time Floyd collaborator Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2022
Nile Rodgers Says Johnny Marr Is Like 'A Brother' To Him.
Nile Rodgers says Johnny Marr is like a "brother" to him.The Chic legend, 69, and the former Smiths star, 58, have been close pals for years and the former has admitted he always feels "cool"...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2022
Kaiser Chiefs Recording With Nile Rodgers
Kaiser Chiefs are recording new music with Nile Rodgers.The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmakers have been hard at work on their eighth album and frontman Ricky Wilson has been penning new songs with the Chic...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 November 2021
Pete Tong Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Pal Idris Elba
DJ Pete Tong was honoured with the Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) on Monday night (01.11.21) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music.The 61-year-old dance legend was chosen to receive the accolade for his...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2021
Ariana Grande Working With Nile Rodgers And More On New Album
Nile Rodgers has been working on Ariana Grande's new album.The Chic legend has revealed Ryan Tedder asked him to produce a song, which the pop superstar's fellow 'The Voice' coach, John Legend, has co-written for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 September 2021
Ivor Novello Awards Unveil Nominees For 2021 Rising Star Award
Holly Humberstone, Rachel Chinouriri, Willow Kayne, Kamal, and Allegra are in contention for the Rising Star Award with Apple Music at the 2021 Ivor Novello Awards.The prize is back for a second year, with Nile...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2021
Nile Rodgers Re-elected As Chairman Of Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Nile Rodgers has been re-elected as the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The 68-year-old musician was unanimously voted in by the board of directors to serve a second three-year term as chairman earlier...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2021
Jack Savoretti 'Jealous' Of Nile Rodgers' Enduring Love For His Work
Jack Savoretti has admitted he's jealous of Nile Rodgers' enduring passion for "going to work every day".The 37-year-old singer worked with the Chic legend - as well as John Oates - on his new album...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 June 2021
Jack Savoretti's New Album Is All About Love
Jack Savoretti's new album is dedicated to love.The 37-year-old singer has spent the last year at home with his wife Jemma Powell and their children, and Jack has revealed that his lockdown experience has helped...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 May 2021
Lindsey Buckingham Never Got 'Closure' With Stevie Nicks
Lindsey Buckingham never got "closure" with former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Stevie Nicks.The pair were together both romantically and musically during the height of the band's fame in the 1970s and Lindsey admits that he struggled...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 May 2021
Jack Savoretti's Upcoming Album 'Wouldn't Exist' Without Nile Rodgers
Jack Savoretti says his upcoming record, 'Europiana',"wouldn't exist without Nile Rodgers".The 'What More Can I Do?' singer has unveiled his seventh studio album and released the new single, 'Who's Hurting Who', featuring the disco legend...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 May 2021
Nile Rodgers Has 11 Televisions Switched On 247 At Home To Help His Creativity
Nile Rodgers has 11 televisions switched on "24 hours a day" at his home to create white noise.The Chic legend has revealed he needs a "distraction" when he is writing songs and he wouldn't be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2021
Nile Rodgers And Chic Set For Hampton Court Palace Festival 2021
Nile Rodgers and CHIC have been added to the bill for this summer's Hampton Court Palace Festival.The 'Le Freak' hitmakers will headline the concert series at the royal landmark in Richmond upon Thames on August...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2021
Nile Rodgers: 'Artists And Writers Are Not Remunerated Properly Or Equally'
Nile Rodgers thinks streaming is unfair to artists.Although the 68-year-old musician is a fan of how easy it is to share music with fans via streaming, he thinks the system is outdated and artists need...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2021
Nile Rodgers: The World Needs Live Music 'Now More Than Ever'
Nile Rodgers thinks the world needs live music "now more than ever".The Chic frontman admits he has had a "tough year" but can't wait until he is able to perform shows for fans again as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2021
Rag'n'bone Man, Nile Rodgers + Chic And More To Rock 10th Big Feastival In August
The Big Feastival's 10th edition will go ahead this summer.Blur rocker and cheesemaker Alex James' annual music and food festival is set to return on August Bank Holiday (August 27 – 29 August 2021) on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 March 2021
Amazon Releasing Randy Watson Documentary
A new 'chocu-mentary' will tell the story of 'Coming To America' character Randy WatsonThe new Amazon Prime Video spoof documentary will explore the career of Randy, the frontman of the fictional band Sexual Chocolate, who...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2021
Rebecca Ferguson Reunites With Nile Rodgers On No Words Needed
Rebecca Ferguson has released her new single, 'No Words Needed'.The former 'X Factor' runner-up has been working on her first album since 2016's 'Superwoman' with Chic legend Nile Rodgers, who co-wrote the funky new track.Nile...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2021
Sg Lewis And Nile Rodgers Team Up On Disco Anthem One More
SG Lewis has released 'One More' featuring his idol Nile Rodgers. The 26-year-old record producer - whose real name is Sam Lewis - and the Chic legend, 68, have been working away together at London's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 February 2021
Neil Young And Tony Bennett To Perform At Nordoff Robbins Carol Service
Neil Young and Tony Bennett are to perform at this year's Nordoff Robbins Carol Service. The music legends have been added to the bill for 'The Stars Come Out To Sing At Christmas' event, which...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 December 2020
Signed Guitars Belonging To Liam Gallagher And Eric Clapton Among Sale To Raise Funds For Out-of-work Roadies
Liam Gallagher's Les Paul ‘Studio’ guitar and memorabilia from the likes of Eric Clapton, Nile Rodgers and Florence Welch is set to be sold to raise funds for the production staff and stage crew who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 November 2020
Nile Rodgers To Host Star-studded Nordoff Robbins Christmas Carol Service
Nile Rodgers is set to host the star-studded Nordoff Robbins Christmas Carol Service.The CHIC legend will lead the first virtual 'The Stars Come Out To Sing At Christmas’ live-stream on December 15, which will see...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 November 2020
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