Latest Olivia Newton-john News
Bjorn Ulvaeus Rules Out Abba Biopic
ABBA have ruled out a biopic while they are still alive.Bjorn Ulvaeus has insisted he wouldn't want an actor to play him on the big screen in a film like Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' or Sir...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2021
Brett Haley: Grease Prequel Will Be A 'Full-on' Musical
Brett Haley has teased that the 'Grease' prequel 'Summer Loving' will be a ''full-on'' musical.The 'Hearts Beat Loud' filmmaker is attached to direct the flick, a prequel to the classic 1978 movie starring John Travolta...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 August 2020
Brett Haley To Direct Grease Prequel
Brett Haley will direct the 'Grease' prequel 'Summer Loving'.The 'Hearts Beat Loud' filmmaker is attached to helm the flick, which is based on the iconic 1978 movie that stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, Deadline...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2020
Kelly Preston's Brother Pays Tribute To 'Warrior' Sister
Kelly Preston's brother has paid tribute to his ''warrior'' sister, and admitted their family are ''gutted'' about her death. Chris Palzis, 51, said his sibling - who passed away over the weekend aged 57 after...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 July 2020
Olivia Newton-john Pays Tribute To Kelly Preston
Olivia Newton-John has remembered Kelly Preston as a ''radiant, warm and gentle spirit''.The 71-year-old actress admitted her ''heart breaks'' for her 'Grease' co-star John Travolta after his wife tragically passed away on Sunday (12.07.20) after...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 July 2020
Olivia Newton-john Dismisses Rumours She's Close To Death
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John has said “rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated”, in response to recent rumours that she does not have long left to live following a cancer diagnosis.The 70 year...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 January 2019
Olivia Newton-john Using Positivity To Beat Cancer For The Third Time
Olivia Newton-John is approaching her 70th birthday, and it seems not only is she ready to take on this milestone in her life, she's also ready to beat her third diagnosis of cancer. In a...
By Holly Mosley in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 September 2018
Olivia Newton-john's Back Pain Revealed To Be Breast Cancer
There has been a heartbreaking turn of events for Olivia Newton-John as she has been forced to cancel her forthcoming North American tour dates following her re-diagnosis of breast cancer. She is, however, hoping to...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 31 May 2017
Here's Why The 'Grease' Death Theory Is Total Balderdash
A really creepy 'Grease' fan theory has recently resurfaced, and we want to put it to rest once and for all. According to some fans, 'Grease' is basically the fever dream of lead character Sandy...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2016
A Dark Fan Theory Claims That Danny And Sandy Are Actually Dead In 'Grease'
A theory about classic musical Grease posted on Reddit three years ago has resurfaced on social media, giving fans a lot to think about. The fan theory, concocted by user ‘atomicbolt’, claims that main characters...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2016
Olivia Newton John's Daughter Credits Fiance For Anorexia Help
The Grease star's singer daughter has been engaged to martial arts instructor James Driskill for four years, while battling the eating disorder. Lattanzi is now fully recovered and she hopes she can serve...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2015
Olivia Newton-john And Daughter Revisit Magic Hit
The track shot to the top of the U.S. countdown when it featured in cult 1980 movie Xanadu, and now it's set for another chart run thanks to Olivia's daughter Chloe Lattanzi, who...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2015
Olivia Newton-john To Release Wine For Cancer Campaign
The Grease star is launching Pink and Blue for Two, which takes its name from a campaign founded by her nephew Emerson Newton-John urging men and women to support each other by attending...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 July 2015
Olivia Newton-john Has Acrophobia
Olivia Newton-John suffers from acrophobia.The 66-year-old actress has had an irrational fear of heights for as long as she can remember which has affected her life.In a feature for the new issue of Us Weekly...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 June 2015
Ac/dc Land Native Hall Of Fame Honour
The hitmakers formed in Sydney, but honed their sound on the gig circuit in the Victoria city of Melbourne, and they are to be honoured for their contribution to the local music scene,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 June 2015
Olivia Newton-john Reunites With Grease Co-star Onstage
Olivia Newton-John reunited with her Grease co-star Didi Conn for a performance in Las Vegas on Saturday (03Jan15).The Australian singer/actress is currently in the middle of her residency at the Flamingo hotel in Sin City,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 January 2015
John Farnham To Tour Australia With Olivia Newton-john
Australian singers John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John are linking up for a joint tour of their home country.The veteran stars have lined up shows in April next year (15), 17 years after they first toured...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 October 2014
Olivia Newton-john Says Happiness Is Her Beauty Secret
A happy marriage is the key to Olivia Newton-John's radiant good looks.The blond actress unveiled her Madame Tussauds figure in Las Vegas on Saturday [09.08.14] - in which she appears as Sandy, the iconic teenage...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 11 August 2014
Ian Ziering Loved Olivia Newton John Duet
Ian Ziering says singing with Olivia Newton John was on his ''bucket list''.The 'Sharknado 2' star did a duet with the 65-year-old 'Grease!' star on stage at her 'Summer Nights' Las Vegas residency earlier this...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 August 2014
Fox Moves Into The Televised Musical Niche With "Grease Live" Set For 2015
Earlier this year, NBC’s The Sound of Music Live! TV musical starring Carrie Underwood received largely mixed reviews, but apparently it was good enough for Fox to give it a go as well. The...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2014
Fox Orders 'Grease Live' 3-Hour Broadcast To Air In 2015
Fox is diversifying its programming output by scheduling a live performance of the production Grease Live to be aired on its channel sometime next year. The decision to bring the hit musical to the small...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 April 2014
Marilyn Monroe's Dress Crowned Most Iconic Screen Costume
Marilyn Monroe's white dress has been crowned the most iconic screen costume of all time.The halter neck outfit created by costume designer William Travilla for 1955 movie 'Seven Year Itch' has topped a new poll...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 03 January 2014
Lourdes Leon Lands High School Grease Role
Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon is to star in her school's version of 'Grease'.The 17-year-old fashion designer has landed the role of Betty Rizzo in the LaGuardia High School production of the iconic musical, which is...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 November 2013
Olivia Newton-john Is In Shock
Olivia Newton-John is in shock after a man reportedly shot himself at her home.The 'Grease' actress and her husband, John Easterling, were out of town when the man, who they had hired as a contractor,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2013
Rosie O'donnell Buying New Florida Home
Rosie O'Donnell is buying Olivia Newton-John's mansion in Florida.The TV talk show host, 51, and her wife, Michelle Rounds, are under contract to purchase the Australian star's home on Jupiter Island in Palm Beach County...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 August 2013
Liked 'Lady And The Tramp'? Spare A Thought For John David Wilson, 93
Many of us have marvelled at the animation in Walt Disney's 1950 classic Lady and the Tramp, though few will be familiar with the British-born animator behind the stunning visuals - John David Wilson, who...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 July 2013
Aaron Eckhart Loves Olivia Newton-john
Aaron Eckhart is besotted with Olivia Newton-John.The 'Olympus Has Fallen' actor has been harbouring a crush on the 64-year-old Australian star since seeing her play innocent Sandy Olsson in hit 80s flick 'Grease!' - particularly...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2013
Olivia Newton-john Cancels Las Vegas Dates, Upon Learning Of Sister's Cancer
Olivia Newton-John has been forced to cancel forthcoming Las Vegas dates before they have even begun, as she has found out that her sister has been diagnosed with cancer. The pop singer revealed that her...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 April 2013
Olivia Newton-john Quits Las Vegas Run Over Sister's Cancer Diagnosis
Grease star Olivia Newton-John has called off her upcoming Las Vegas residency to spend time with her sister, who is battling brain cancer.The singer/actress was due to begin a series of shows at Sin City's...
By WENN on 23 April 2013
Olivia Newton-john Learns About Late Dad On U.k. Tv Show
Olivia Newton-John was left stunned during a U.K. Tv interview on Wednesday (06Mar13) when she was surprised with a wartime recording of her late father singing opera.The Grease star opened up about her Welsh father...
By WENN on 07 March 2013
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