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Michael Stipe Rules Out R.e.m. Reunion
Michael Stipe says speculation of a R.E.M. reunion is "wishful thinking".The 'Losing My Religion' hitmakers went their separate ways in 2011, and despite the frontman recently insisting he and his former bandmates are closer than...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2021
Nicky Wire Regrets Michael Stipe Comments
Nicky Wire “deeply regrets” saying he wished Michael Stipe would die of AIDS.The Manic Street Preachers bassist insisted he has no “excuse” for some of the controversial remarks he’s made in the past, such as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2021
Album Of The Week - The 37th Anniversary Of 'Reckoning' By R.e.m.
Four years after R.E.M. had formed, and seven before they would release their true breakthrough album, Out Of Time, the band released their second full length studio album, Reckoning. By the time 1984 came around...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2021
Michael Stipe Likens Fan Reaction To A 'Shot In The Arm'
Michael Stipe admits the reaction to 'Losing My Religion' was the "biggest shot in the arm".The R.E.M. star still has fond memories of how fans around the world reacted to the hit single in 1991,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 March 2021
Michael Stipe Has 'Challenged' Himself To Write All Music On His Solo Album
Michael Stipe has given himself the “challenge” of writing all the music on his upcoming solo album.The former R.E.M. frontman previously relied on his bandmates to add the melodies and soundscapes to his lyrics but...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 December 2020
R.e.m Vow To Honour Their 40th Anniversary
R.E.M. will mark their 40th anniversary in some way.The 'Everybody Hurts' hitmakers - who went their separate ways in 2011 - released their first single in 1981 and former frontman Michael Stipe has pledged to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2020
Stay In And Rock Out: A Playlist To Get You Through Quarantine
You're probably stuck at home with little to do, no gigs to go to and no parties to attend, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun. We've put together a completely inappropriate playlist of...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2020
Songs To Play When You Feel Like There's No Way Out [Playlist]
The last few days have been difficult for a lot of people as we come to terms with the loss of British TV presenter Caroline Flack. She took her own life following a relentless assault...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 18 February 2020
Five Bands We'd Love To See Reunite!
With the massive headline news that the Spice Girls have (eventually) decided to reunite once again, nailing on a huge stadium tour of the UK next summer, it got us thinking – what other bands...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 09 November 2018
7 Times Politicians Tried To Use Pop Songs Without Permission
After Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler had to write a second cease-and-desist letter to Donald Trump asking him to stop playing their songs during his rallies this week – having already called him out for doing the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2018
Michael Stipe Not Ready For Solo Record
Michael Stipe still isn't ready to make a solo album.The 58-year-old singer - whose band REM disbanded in 2011 - was "surprised" at how comfortably he settled back into the recording studio while producing Fischerspooner's...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 16 February 2018
R.e.m. Won't Reform
R.E.M. insist there is ''nothing on this Earth'' that would make them reform.The 'Nightswimming' hitmakers - comprising Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe - went their separate ways in an amicable split in 2011...
By Clive King on 16 November 2017
Kanye West Upstaged By Wailingdaughter
Kanye West's daughter was the star attraction at his New York fashion show.The 'Stronger' hitmaker debuted the second season of his Kanye West x Adidas Originals Collection at the Skylight Modern yesterday (16.09.15) but all...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 17 September 2015
R.e.m. Stars Incensed Over Donald Trump's Use Of Song
Trump upset Neil Young earlier this summer (15) when he walked out onstage to one of the rocker's hits and now he's facing the wrath of Michael Stipe and his bandmates for making...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2015
Paul Weller Hits Out At Touts Selling His Music Online
Paul Weller has refused to take part in the annual Record Store Day in future because of ''touts'' who sold his music at inflated prices. The singer released a one-off 7-inch record 'Flame Out' for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
George Clooney Saluted At Britannia Awards In Los Angeles
Hollywood star George Clooney was the toast of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (Bafta) Britannia Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday (09Nov13) as he picked up one of the evening's top prizes.Julia...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 November 2013
Unlikely Bunch: Rem, James Franco And Lindsay Lohan Make A Music Video.
James Franco has directed a video for REM's song 'Blue', featuring Lindsay Lohan and iconic fashion photographer Terry Richardson. A couple of weeks ago we told you about the video that Idris Elba had made...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 19 November 2012
Lindsay Lohan Avoiding Bad Reviews
Lindsay Lohan refuses to acknowledge bad reviews.The 26-year-old actress has reportedly banned her family and friends from discussing professional reviews of her new TV movie 'Liz & Dick' in front of her because she is...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 November 2012
Eminem, Coldplay & Beyonce Hits Given African Makeovers For New Album
Hits by Eminem, Coldplay and Beyonce have been given an African makeover for a new charity album to benefit climate change and disaster relief projects.The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mumford & Sons, Plan B, Bruno...
By WENN on 07 October 2012
Two Door Cinema Club Set To Release Second Album ‘Beacon’
Irish rockers Two Door Cinema Club have already caused stir among music fans across the world with the successful live shows and platinum certified debut album 'Tourist History', but now they are set to really...
By Lew Irwin on 20 June 2012
Gone But Not Forgotten; R.e.m.'S Legacy
Much has been written in the past few days regarding R.E.M.'s split after 31 years and 15 albums. While the majority of tributes and retrospectives have looked at their musical influence, there is another legacy...
By Lew Irwin on 28 September 2011
The Strokes And The Futureheads Mourn R.e.m. Split
Rockers from The Strokes and The Futureheads are leading tributes to R.E.M. after the band announced it's splitting after 31 years together on Wednesday (21Sep11).Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck and bassist Mike Mills announced the...
By WENN on 22 September 2011
Rem Officially Break Up After 30 Years In Rock Music
Rem, the American rock band best known for their seminal album 'Automatic for the People' and smash hit single 'Man on the Moon', have official broken up. The group, hailing from Athens, Georgia, announced the...
By WENN on 21 September 2011
Mickey Rourke's Freida Warning
Mickey Rourke told Freida Pinto she was too young to be at the Oscars.The 'Wrestler' star approached the 'Slumdog Millionaire' actress at the prestigious awards ceremony last February - during which Freida's film won eight...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2009
Black Eyed Peas' 'Intense' Album
The Black Eyed Peas' new album is "high intensity dance'.'The E.N.D' - which stands for 'The Energy Never Dies' - sees the group return to the fast-paced sound which made their name.Rapper Will.I.Am explained: "This...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 May 2009
Sophie Ellis-bextor Wants Successful Love
Sophie Ellis-Bextor wouldn't date an unsuccessful man.The 'Murder on the Dancefloor' singer, who is married to The Feeling star Richard Jones, insists she couldn't be happy with someone who didn't have their own career.When asked...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 May 2009
Stipe: 'I Wear Make-up To Hide Away'
MICHAEL STIPE uses his eccentric stage make-up as a mask because he's terrified of revealing his true personality. The REM frontman, famed for his colourful face paints, admits it covers a "basic insecurity" and hates...
By WENN on 02 October 2006
Wenn Music Review 2005
By Stephen Cunningsworth From marriage to divorce, natural disaster to fundraising, and convicted criminals to falsely accused superstars, 2005 gave us another non-stop 12 months of music industry mayhem. Michael Jackson had the world on...
By WENN on 27 February 2006
Stipe Calls On Bono For Writer's Block Help
REM rocker MICHAEL STIPE credits pal BONO for helping him overcome a debilitating period of writer's block. The gay singer reveals he once struggled to find the right words while trying to pen lyrics...
By WENN on 01 November 2004
Stipe: September 11 Made Me Closer To My Father
The September 11 (01) terrorist attacks brought MICHAEL STIPE closer to his father - because it enabled the rocker to relate to his dad's experiences of war. The REM frontman's father was a US...
By WENN on 05 October 2004
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