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Bob Dylan To Release Essay Collection
Bob Dylan is to release a collection of over 60 essays.The 80-year-old singer began working on 'The Philosophy Of Modern Song' - which will be released on 8 November - back in 2010 and the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 March 2022
Sir Elton John Sick Of Singing Same Songs
Sir Elton John wants to “kill [himself]” if he has to perform ‘Crocodile Rock’ again.The 73-year-old singer is retiring from touring and once his final concerts – which have been delayed due to the coronavirus...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 December 2020
Celebrating Black History Month: Are These The Greatest Black Artists Of All Time?
The annual celebration encourages us to honour black people and recognise their significant contributions to history, a key contributor being their extraordinary influence on the music industry.Whether you focus on Jimi Hendrix or Aretha Franklin,...
By in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2020
Zoe Saldana Apologises For Nina Simone Biopic
Zoe Saldana thinks she ''should have never'' portrayed Nina Simone in 'Nina'.The 42-year-old actress - who is of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent - darkened her skin and wore a prosthetic nose to play the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 August 2020
Bon Jovi, Dire Straits And Nina Simone Will Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame In 2018
Nina Simone, Bon Jovi and Dire Straits lead the school of 2018 for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year – but major names such as Radiohead and Kate Bush have...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 13 December 2017
Bon Jovi, Radiohead And Nina Simone Among 2018 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
It's that time of year again where rock fans have the difficult decision of voting on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ballot for 2018, this year picking from nineteen amazing candidates including...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2017
'The Amazing Nina Simone' Director Slams New Biopic For Script And Zoe Saldana Casting
The controversy surrounding the casting of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic rages on, with the director of a previous documentary about the singer reacting to the distributor’s recent defence of the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 March 2016
The Nina Simone Estate Lash Out Over Zoe Saldana's 'Blackface'
If there's one thing that never needs to rear its head in Hollywood again, it's blackface. But it seems that no-one told the crew of the new Nina Simone biopic 'Nina', because that's reportedly what...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2016
Lana Del Rey To Release Lp Next Month
Lana Del Rey will release her new album next month.The 'Summertime Sadness' singer has announced her fourth studio album 'Honeymoon' will be available on September 18, with fans gaining an instant download of new song...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2015
Lauryn Hill Honours Nina Simone
The former Fugees star hit the stage at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem to celebrate the upcoming release of Netflix movie What Happened, Miss Simone? which tells the story of the singer's rise...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2015
A Week In Movies: Red Carpets Draw Stars In Los Angeles And New York, While Two Film Crews Hit The Streets Of Brooklyn And New Trailers Drop For Three Festival Favourites
Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara star in 'Hot Pursuit'Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara led the charge as their new action comedy 'Hot Pursuit' premiered in Los Angeles this week. It's about an uptight policewoman trying...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2015
The Voice And The Life Of Nina Simone Is Charted In New Documentary
Nina Simone was a force of soul nature, a musical, chart-topping genius whose tunes still reverberate within a number of musical genres today. But the life of this immensely talented fusion of gospel and pop...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 May 2015
"What Happened, Miss Simone?" Makes Waves With Sundance Premiere
It’s Sundance weekend again and the star of the show this year is definitely What Happened, Miss Simone? The Netflix-produced Nina Simone documentary traces the life of the famed Jazz singer from her beginnings as...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2015
Lana Del Rey's Tattoos Cure Her Lonliness
Lana Del Rey's tattoos help her feel less lonely.The 'Born To Die' singer has revealed she recently got 'Nina & Billie' inked across her chest because having the names of her jazz influences and favourite...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 June 2014
Zoe Saldana Felt Responsibility To Role
Zoe Saldana says playing Nina Simone was a huge ''responsibility''.The 35-year-old actress portrays the late jazz legend in an upcoming biopic, 'Nina', and despite facing criticism for not looking enough like the singer, Zoe felt...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 May 2014
Zoe Saldana Could Have Relationship With A Woman
Zoe Saldana thinks she could have a relationship with a woman. The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star - who split from 'Silver Linings Playbook' actor Bradley Cooper earlier this year - can imagine herself with...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 May 2013
Zoe Saldana Defiant About Nina Simone Project
Actress Zoe Saldana is refusing to acknowledge criticism of her casting as Nina Simone in a new biopic because she signed up for the project "out of love" for the jazz legend.Cynthia Mort, the director...
By WENN on 28 February 2013
Zoe Saldana Will Blow Away Critics As Nina Simone, Says Co-star
Actor David Oyelowo has heaped praise on Zoe Saldana's portrayal of singer Nina Simone in a new biopic, insisting his co-star will blow away critics with her vocals.Cynthia Mort, the director of the upcoming film...
By WENN on 22 February 2013
A Week In Music - My Bloody Valentine Make Victorious Return, Mumford And Sons Take Home Top Grammy Award
A Week in Videos...The popularity of Unknown Mortal Orchestra has been on a slow burning rise for some months now. Taken from their forthcoming second album, helpfully entitled II, ‘So Good At Being In Trouble’...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 11 February 2013
India Arie Slams Zoe Saldana's Nina Simone Role
R&B star India Arie has slammed Zoe Saldana's casting as jazz legend Nina Simone, branding the move "ridiculous".Cynthia Mort, director of upcoming biopic Nina, has been forced to defend her choice of Saldana for the...
By WENN on 08 November 2012
Richard Pryor's Widow Gave Mike Epps Go Ahead For Biopic
Funnyman Mike Epps got in touch with Richard Pryor's widow to ask her permission to play the late comedian in a new Nina Simone biopic.Epps is due to portray the See No Evil, Hear No...
By WENN on 18 October 2012
Bradley Cooper And Zoe Saldana Back Together
Bradley Cooper's romance with Zoe Saldana is back on.'The Hangover' actor was spotted leaving Zoe's Hollywood home in the early hours of Saturday morning (22.09.12).The on-off couple met up again later yesterday for a cosy...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 September 2012
Zoe Saldana Replaces Mary J. Blige In New Nina Simone Biopic
Actress Zoe Saldana has replaced R&B superstar Mary J. Blige in a forthcoming biopic about jazz great Nina Simone.Blige was cast in the movie adaptation of Cynthia Mort's Nina in 2010 and was due to...
By WENN on 16 August 2012
Emeli Sande Considers Rolf Harris Tattoo
Emeli Sande would consider getting a tattoo of Rolf Harris, as an ''ice breaker.''The 'Next to Me' singer already has an inking of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, but thinks she could play a funny joke...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 August 2012
Roger Daltrey Gigs With Paul Weller
Roger Daltrey was joined onstage by Paul Weller and Kelly Jones at his Teenage Cancer Trust concert last night (29.03.12). The Who frontman performed an opening 15-minute set at London's Royal Albert Hall before Stereophonics...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 March 2012
Adele Inspired By Rapper
Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' was influenced by rapper ODB and The White Stripes. The lead single from Adele's second album, '21' has been a huge international hit, but despite having a classic soul sound,...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 March 2012
Emeli Sande Changed Because Of Adele
Emeli Sande changed her name as soon as she heard Adele's music.The Scottish singer shares a first name with the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker, but decided to adopt her middle name as a performer...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 January 2012
Buble On Kardashian, "That Bitch Aint Coming On My Stage"
Michael Buble has blasted the reality star Kim Kardashian, calling her a "bitch" during a live concert in TriBeCa. Performing at the intimate P.C. Richard & Son theatre, the jazz crooner delighted his audience with...
By WENN on 14 November 2011
Mary J. Blige To Join Rock Of Ages?
Mary J. Blige is in talks to join the cast of 'Rock of Ages'. The 'No More Drama' singer may star alongside Tom Cruise - who is also in negotiations to work on the film...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2010
Simon Cowell's Aid Song Goes Global
Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti single will be released globally.The song - a star-studded cover of R.E.M's 'Everybody Hurts' - will be available to download worldwide from Sunday (08.01.10) to help boost sales and raise relief...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2010
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