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Stevie Wonder Rehearses In-flight Ahead Of Charity Concert
Soul icon Stevie Wonder treated fellow passengers on a commercial flight from Los Angeles to New York to an impromptu performance on Thursday (04Oct12) as he rehearsed mid-air for a charity gig that night.The Superstition...
By WENN on 08 October 2012
Bestival Closes With Triumphant Headline Slot From Stevie Wonder
Last night's Bestival set from Stevie Wonder was a master-class in how to deliver a festival headline set. It had been a triumphant festival overall, thanks in no small part to the sunshine. The 2012...
By Lew Irwin on 10 September 2012
Gary Barlow 'Still Celebrating' Jubilee
Gary Barlow is ''still celebrating'' Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.The Take That singer organised a star-studded concert to mark the occasion in June and says watching the event come to life after 19 months of planning...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 September 2012
George Michael Loved Performing With Queen
George Michael says performing with Queen was the highlight of his career.The 'White Light' hitmaker always idolised the group's frontman Freddie Mercury so was delighted to be part of a tribute concert to the late...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2012
Stevie Wonder Hated Marijuana Experience
Stevie Wonder felt he'd ''lost part of his brain'' when he smoked marijuana.The 63-year-old singer believes he has never gone off the rails because he has never had any interest in taking DRUGS as the...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 August 2012
Stevie Wonder Pushing For Gun Control After Cinema Massacre
Stevie Wonder is urging U.S. politicians to tackle the issue of gun ownership in the U.S. following the deadly cinema massacre in Colorado in July (12).The tragic shooting, which claimed the lives of 12 film...
By WENN on 31 August 2012
Berry Gordy Seeking New Michael Jackson For Broadway Musical
Motown visionary Berry Gordy has launched an online search for a budding star to portray himself, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder in a soulful new musical.The music executive has taken to YouTube.com in an effort...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
Botched Stevie Wonder Benefit Prompts Probe
An investigation has been launched after University of Hawaii (UH) officials handed $200,000 (£125,000) to a talent agency to book Stevie Wonder for a gig.A third-party concert promoter acting on behalf of UH wired the...
By WENN on 13 July 2012
Cheryl Cole Starstruck By Royals
Cheryl Cole was ''starstruck'' when she met Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine. The 'Call My Name' hitmaker spoke to the royal couple after she performed at the Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace earlier...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2012
Paul Mccartney To Headline Olympic Opening Gig
Sir Paul McCartney will perform at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony concert on July 27.The 69-year-old singer confirmed on Tuesday (05.06.12) that he will headline the gig to celebrate the sporting event.He told BBC...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
Ed Sheeran's Lunch Ruined By The A Team
Ed Sheeran's biggest hit once ruined his lunch. The singer's breakthrough single, 'The A Team', reached number three in the UK in 2011, but he admits it is not to everyone's taste and once left...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 May 2012
Robin Gibb's Heartfelt Deathbed Tribute To Maurice
Robin Gibb's last words saw him pay a touching tribute to his late twin brother Maurice.The Bee Gees singer lost his long battle with colon and liver cancer on Sunday night (20.05.12) and paid tribute...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 May 2012
John Travolta Praises 'Wonderful' Robin Gibb
John Travolta has described the late Robin Gibb as one of the most ''wonderful people'' he'd ever met.The Bee Gees singer lost his long battle with colon and liver cancer yesterday (20.05.12) and John is...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Gary Barlow's Tough Questioning From The Queen
Gary Barlow started sweating when Britain's Queen Elizabeth started questioning him about his plans for the Diamond Jubilee concert.The Take That singer is organising a star-studded show outside the 86-year-old monarch's Buckingham Place residence on...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
Bobbi Kristina To Perform Musical Tribute For Whitney Houston
Bobbi Kristina Houston will honour her late mother, Whitney, with a special performance at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.Although the tribute to the late 'I Will Always Love You' singer will take place the Awards...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2012
Stevie Wonder To Be Honoured With A Billboard Icon Award
Stevie Wonder will be honoured with the Billboard Icon Award for his achievements in music.The soul music legend will be the second person to receive the trophy, presented at the Billboard Music Awards ceremony in...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 May 2012
Donald Driver: We Should Have Scored Triple Tens
It was a frustrating night for Donald Driver on Monday night's Dancing With The Stars (May 7, 2012) with the former Green Bay Packers wide receiver scoring a total of 55 out of 60, which...
By Lew Irwin on 08 May 2012
Gentle Giant? Jermaine Jones Leaves Idol After Violent Arrest
Jermaine Jones - the baritone singer on this year's American Idol who was dubbed a "gentle giant" by the judges - has left the competition for concealing arrests from the show's producers. The singer has...
By Lew Irwin on 14 March 2012
Emeli Sande Wants To Write Song For Stevie
Emeli Sande would love to write a song for Stevie Wonder or Annie Lennox.The 'Next to Me' singer would love to write for one of the people she idolised growing up, singling out the Motown...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 March 2012
American Idol Final 13 Prepare For Whitney Houston Tribute
The final 13 contestants for this year's American Idol have been selected. And their first round as finalists next week is going to be a tough challenge. The show's host, Ryan Seacrest has announced that...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Kylie Minogue Confirmed For Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Kylie Minogue will perform at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert.The 'Spinning Around' singer is the latest act to be confirmed for the June 4 bash in London, along with Motown star Stevie Wonder.She told Digital...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
Chaka Khan Reached Out To Whitney
Chaka Khan made a plea to Whitney Houston to sort her life out before she died.'Ain't Nobody' singer Chaka reached out to the 'My Love is Your Love' hitmaker - who had confessed to abusing...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 February 2012
Alicia Keys Steps In For Aretha Franklin To Provide Touching Tribute At Whitney Funeral
Alicia Keys stepped in for the deceased star's Godmother Aretha Franklin to pay tribute to Whitney Houston with some words and a rendition of 'Send Me An Angel' at the star-studded funeral in Newark, New...
By Lew Irwin on 20 February 2012
Muhammad Ali Celebrates Birthday In Las Vegas
Muhammad Ali has celebrated his 70th birthday in Las Vegas. A number of celebrities paid tribute to the legendary boxer at a star-studded party at the MGM Grand, which was attended by around 2,000 people,...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 February 2012
Whitney Houston Funeral: Why Did Bobbi Kristina Go Missing?
Bobbi Kristina went missing following the 3.5 hour long funeral of her mother Whitney Houston held in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday (February 18, 2012). Though Bobbi said her final goodbyes to Whitney, she disappeared...
By Lew Irwin on 20 February 2012
Clive Davis, Keys, Wonder And Kevin Costner Line Up To Remember Houston At Funeral
Music mogul Clive Davis, actor Kevin Costner and singers Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys were among those who gathered to remember the life of tragic superstar Whitney Houston during a private funeral service in her...
By WENN on 19 February 2012
Bobby Brown Left Whitney's Funeral After Bust-up
Whitney Houston's ex-husband Bobby Brown left her funeral after an alleged bust-up with a family member.The 'My Prerogative' singer arrived at the service at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2012
Kevin Costner: Go Sing For Your Heavenly Father Whitney
Kevin Costner told Whitney Houston to go "sing before" God as he delivered an emotional eulogy to her at her funeral today (18.02.12).The actor paid tribute to his late friend - who he starred opposite...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2012
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