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Nile Rodgers Launching Music Festival
The Chic frontman is set to launch the FOLD! Festival, an abbreviation of Freak Out Let's Dance, in August (15) and the weekend will feature an array of music genres including rock, pop,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 June 2015
Tributes Pour In For Errol Brown
Beverley Knight and Nile Rodgers have led tributes to Hot Chocolate frontman Errol Brown.The 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' hitmaker was among the first celebrities to share her sorrow on Twitter shortly after learning of the 71-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2015
Tributes Pour In For Errol Brown
Beverley Knight and Nile Rodgers have led tributes to Hot Chocolate frontman Errol Brown.The 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' hitmaker was among the first celebrities to share her sorrow on Twitter shortly after learning of the 71-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2015
Duran Duran Sign Record Deal
Duran Duran have signed an album deal with Warner Bros. Records.The world-renowned band - featuring Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor - have announced their 14th album is scheduled to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2015
Stars Line Up For Duran Duran's New Warner Bros. Album
The band has signed a new deal with Warner Bros. and their first album with the label - the group's 14th - will be a star-studded affair. The follow-up to 2010's All...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 March 2015
Nile Rodgers Discusses His Chic Career
Internationally-renowned artist, Nile Rodgers, took time out of the world of disco for a one-on-one session with Spotify to discuss the creative process and his prolific musical career so far during an event at advertising...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2015
Nile Rodgers Praises 'Fantastic' Pharrell Williams
Nile Rodgers thinks Pharrell Williams is ''fantastic''.The 62-year-old Chic guitarist has worked with the producer on several tracks including Daft Punk's 2013 hit single 'Get Lucky' and has praised the musician for his songwriting flare.Speaking...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 March 2015
David Bowie Track To Feature In Nile Rodgers Musical
The Le Freak hitmaker announced in 2012 he was penning a musical based on his book, Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny, and he has asked various musicians...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2015
Nile Rodgers Sleeps With Guitar
Nile Rodgers sleeps with his guitar.The 62-year-old producer and guitarist revealed he still has to practise every day to be on top form, and enjoys playing the instrument in bed which means he ends up...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2015
Kylie Minogue Quits Jay Z's Company
Kylie Minogue has stopped working with Jay Z. The pop princess has decided to part company with the rapper's Roc Nation management company after two years following a series of professional disappointments.Kylie's last album, 2014's...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 March 2015
Nile Rodgers: 'Noel Gallagher Is Afraid Of Crowds'
Chic star Nile Rodgers is convinced Noel Gallagher is harbouring a secret fear of crowds.The veteran musician reveals Gallagher has pulled out plans to attend several Chic gigs because he did not want to deal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2015
Pharrell Williams: I Couldn't Rap Like Jay Z
Pharrell Williams would sound like he was bragging if he tried to rap like Jay Z.The 'Happy' singer believes all artists have to find their own voice and what works for one musician won't work...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 March 2015
Laura Mvula Wants To Make Dance Lp
Laura Mvula wants to make a dance record.The 'Green Garden' singer released her debut album 'Sing to the Moon' in 2013 and is now considering what route to take with her second LP, on which...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 March 2015
Daft Punk Make Short Promo Film For New Chic Album
Electronic dance stars Daft Punk have reteamed with funk legend Nile Rodgers to create a short film for his first Chic album in over two decades.The Le Freak star recently enjoyed a popularity rebirth thanks...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Ed Sheeran Leads Star-studded Marriage Proposal
A host of celebrities including Ed Sheeran, Bob Geldof and Nile Rodgers have teamed up to help a British man propose to his girlfriend of 12 years.Jim MACAulay spent four years recruiting stars to film...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 December 2014
Nile Rodgers Working With Kanye West
Nile Rodgers has been working on new music with Kanye West.The 'Le Freak' hitmaker revealed that the controversial 37-year-old rapper recently sent him a track to work on, although it is not known whether the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 September 2014
Nile Rodgers And Rudimental To Remix Le Freak
Nile Rodgers and Rudimental are collaborating on a new remix of CHIC's 'Le Freak'.The dance legend and BRIT Award-winning group are enlisting the services of 100 young people across the UK in association with GoThinkBig...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 August 2014
Nile Rodgers Celebrates 42 Months Cancer-free
Music veteran Nile Rodgers marked a major milestone on Sunday (17Aug14) as he celebrated 42 months cancer-free.The star took to the stage at Britain's V Festival in Chelmsford, England on Sunday, and he shared his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2014
Nile Rodgers Wants To Work With Prince
Nile Rodgers has revealed he wants to record with Prince.The Chic star will be touring with 'Purple Rain' singer this year and he is hoping to get in the studio with Prince and lay down...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
Moogfest 2014 Gets To The Heart Of Electronic Music With Shows From Kraftwerk And Pet Shop Boys
Named after America's main pioneer in the world of electronic music, Robert Moog, Moogfest is finally back after a brief sabbatical which saw them miss 2013 - to much disappointment from electronic lovers everywhere.The much-adored...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
Nile Rodgers And Chic To Play In Croatia
Nile Rodgers and Chic will play Croatia for the first time later this year. The 'Le Freak' hitmakers have been added to the bill for Unknown Festival 2014, which will take place in September, along...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2014
Nile Rodgers Teases Adam Lambert And Avicii Song
Nile Rodgers has teased an unreleased Adam Lambert and Avicii collaboration. The guitarist took to Twitter to reveal he has been chatting to the singer about the unheard track, after the three musicians teamed up...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 March 2014
It's Indie Rock & Roll For V Festival: The Killers Headline Huge Bill
The UK’s festival season is slowly clicking into gear as Hollywood’s award season recovers from a stinking hangover. On the weekend of August 16-17 in Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire, The Killers will...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 04 March 2014
A Week In News: Grammys Glory, Bad Boy Bieber, Retiring Rockers, And The Wild, Wild West
Grammy Awards Glory: Last Sunday's Grammy Awards proved probably the most spectacular ceremony in living memory. The most enviable of all performance line-ups entertained a near-record 28.5 million viewers, with Madonna, Daft Punk, Beyoncé and...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 January 2014
Daft Punk Win Big At Grammy Awards
Daft Punk scooped Best Song and Best Album at the Grammy Awards last night (26.01.14).The French duo took him Best Album for 'Random Access Memories' and both Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 January 2014
Daft Punk Win Big At Grammy Awards
Daft Punk scooped Best Song and Best Album at the Grammy Awards last night (26.01.14).The French duo took him Best Album for 'Random Access Memories' and both Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2014
Madonna To Perform At Grammy Awards
Madonna will perform at the Grammy Awards.The 'Material Girl' singer had kept her inclusion on the star-studded bill for the huge music event on Sunday (26.01.14) a secret until this morning (24.01.14).She accompanied the announcement...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 January 2014
Paul Mccartney And Ringo Starr To Reunite At Grammys
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will reunite at the Grammy Awards.The legendary Beatles bass player and drummer - the only surviving members of the 60s group - will both perform at the 56th annual...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 January 2014
Daft Punk And Stevie Wonder Team Up For Grammy Awards
Daft Punk are teaming up with Stevie Wonder when they play at the Grammy Awards 2014.The 'One More Time' hitmakers are set to play material from their fourth studio album 'Random Access Memories' during the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 January 2014
Daft Punk Confirm Grammys Gig After Nominations Deluge
Daft Punk's infectious disco jam 'Get Lucky' may have woven its way into our memories of summer 2013 but winter may see the French electronic duo rewarded for their incredible latest album with one of...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 19 December 2013
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