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Neil Young's Pono Player Raises $6.2 Million, But Will We Buy It?
Neil Young was only looking for $800,000 to launch his new Pono Player, but his Kickstarter goal was obliterated in less than 24 hours this week, pulling in $6.2 million. Young's music player - which...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 April 2014
Adele Enjoys Date At Lady Gaga Gig
Adele and her fiance Simon Konecki enjoyed a rare date night at a secret Lady Gaga concert.The couple, who welcomed their son, Angelo, into the world in October 2012 and have kept a low profile...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 December 2013
Sting & Paul Simon Announce North American Tour For 2014
Paul Simon and Sting are to go on a joint tour together early next year throughout North America, it has emerged. Eighteen live dates are scheduled from the 8th February 2014 through to the 16th...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 05 November 2013
Stars Honour David Hockney & Martin Scorsese At Lacma Film & Art Gala [Pictures]
The Los Angeles County Museum Of Art played host to a host of stars on Saturday night (2nd November). The stars gathered to honour artist David Hockney and director Martin Scorsese at the LACMA Film...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 November 2013
Alan Rickman Shocked To Discover Movie Sting Came From Alabama
Alan Rickman was stunned to learn his Cbgb co-star Keene Mcrae was from Alabama at the end of the movie, because the newcomer mimicked rock star Sting so well the veteran was convinced he was...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 October 2013
Sting: 'Justin Bieber Is In Freefall'
Veteran rocker Sting is convinced Justin Bieber has let the trappings of fame go to his head and put his career in jeopardy as his wild behaviour spirals out of control.The Baby hitmaker's bad boy...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 September 2013
Sting's Wife Saved James Mcavoy's New Movie
James Mcavoy's new movie Filth was almost mothballed as executives failed to rase enough funds - until Sting's producer wife Trudie Styler stepped in.The Wanted actor stars as sleazy police officer Bruce Robertson in the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 July 2013
Jennifer Lopez Serenades Tyrant - But She Ain't The First
Jennifer Lopez has apologized for serenading the controversial Turkmenistan leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov at his 56th birthday celebration. A concert put together on behalf of China National Petroleum Corp for entertainment executives working in Turkmenistan, according...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2013
Schoolboy Blues: Mick Jagger Wanted To Be A Teacher!
Mick Jagger considered being a teacher, a politician and a journalist. 'Start Me Up' singer revealed his early career plans during a televised interview. Speaking on the Today programme, The Rolling Stones singer said a...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2013
Sting Announces New Album Of Original Material And Accompanying Stage Musical; The Last Ship
Sting has not been away from the music scene for long, however the former Police frontman hasn't exactly been at his most creative ebb of late and it's actually been a decade since he released...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 05 June 2013
Sting's Shipyard Musical Heading To Broadway
Rocker Sting is closer to realising his Broadway dreams after holding a read-through for his musical The Last Ship in New York last week (ends10May13).The former The Police frontman penned 25 songs for the project,...
By WENN on 16 May 2013
Hulk Hogan More Famous Than Jackson And The Rock
Hulk Hogan is more famous than Michael Jackson or Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter has claimed.The grappling legend is a hero to many people for his achievements in the ring and...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2013
Bruce Springsteen Is The 2013 Musicares Person Of The Year
Sting, Alabama Shakes, Neil Young, Elton John Mumford & Sons and John Legend all paid tribute to Bruce Springsteen as he was named Musicares Person of the Year for 2013 at last night's pre-Grammy award...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 09 February 2013
55th Grammys Preview: 'Music's Biggest Night' Wont Fail To Impress
Annually, the Grammys is one of the biggest events for music across America and in Europe. In fact, it has dubbed itself 'music's biggest night'. Celebrating the best in pop, hiphop, soul, R&B and much...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 08 February 2013
Rihanna To Make Up Grammys Trio With Sting And Bruno Mars
Rihanna is set to return to the stage at this year's (13) Grammy Awards for a collaboration with Sting and Bruno Mars.Last year (12), the Umbrella hitmaker performed with Chris Martin on their song Princess...
By WENN on 04 February 2013
The Who To Play Quadrophenia On UK Tour
The Who have announced their UK and Ireland arena tour dates, in which they will play their album 'Quadrophenia'.The 'My Generation' rockers are set to play ten dates across June - starting in Dublin and...
By Clive King on 28 January 2013
Stars Protest Against U.k. Arts Funding Cuts
Sting, Bryan Ferry and Neil Tennant are among the stars who have spoken out to protest against arts funding cuts in their native north east England.The three musicians, who all hail from England's north east,...
By WENN on 17 December 2012
Stars Feature In Charity Calendar
Singers Sting, Billy Idol and John Legend are among the stars who have posed for Bryan Adams for a new charity calendar.Harry Belafonte, Monica Bellucci, Corinne Bailey Rae and Mick Jagger's daughter Georgia May also...
By WENN on 26 November 2012
$1 Million Donation: Dave Matthews Band Pledge Support For Superstorm Sandy Recovery
The Dave Matthews Band have pledged to donate $1 million to help those affected by Superstorm Sandy. Fox News have reported that the band, originally from Charlottesville, Virginia made the announcement today (Wednesday November 14,...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2012
Andy Summers Curious About Lost Police Gum Ad
Former The Police star Andy Summers is on the hunt for a lost gum commercial which prompted himself and bandmates Sting and Stewart Copeland to go blond at the beginning of their careers.The rockers signed...
By WENN on 14 November 2012
Star-studded Sandy Telethon Brings In $23 Million For Storm Victims
Bruce Springsteen, Sting and Christina Aguilera have helped to raise an estimated $23 million (£14.3 million) for the victims of superstorm Sandy after performing at a star-studded telethon on Friday (02Nov12).Billy Joel and Jon Bon...
By WENN on 04 November 2012
Stars Show Support For Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together Telethon
A Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together Telethon was held last night in the hopes of bringing relief to the millions affected when Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast of America.NBC aired a commercial-free telethon last...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 November 2012
Jon Bon Jovi To Play Hurricane Benefit Concert
Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen will play a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Jon rushed home earlier this week after the storm hit New York and his native New Jersey, causing...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 November 2012
Hurricane Sandy: The Boss To The Rescue!
Bruce Springsteen has been confirmed as one of the major US acts to play a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, which has blighted the East coast of the United States this week....
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2012
Brooklynite Barbra Streisand Returns Home For Two Sell-out Shows
Barbra Streisand is now half-way through her triumphant homecoming, having performed to a sell-out audience at Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre for the first time last night (October 11, 2012). The screen, stage and studio superstar will...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2012
Sting And Wife Trudie Styler Receive Recognition For Green Awareness
Sting and his wife Trudie Styler have been recognised for their long-running environmental work by being honoured with a 'green Oscar'. The Geordie singer is best known for his work as part of The Police...
By Contributor on 26 September 2012
Elton John 'Apprehensive' About Ibiza Performance
Sir Elton John was ''apprehensive'' about performing in Ibiza. The 'Rocket Man' singer recently reworked some of his classic hits with Australian dance duo Pnau and took to the stage on the party island to...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2012
Suggs Invades Stage At Sting Show
Madness frontman GRAHAM 'SUGGS' MCPHERSON stunned fans at Sting's concert on Wednesday (04Jul12) by fulfilling a lifelong dream of sharing a stage with the star.The Our House hitmaker was watching his idol perform a set...
By WENN on 06 July 2012
Bono Laughs Off Facebook Billionaire Claims
It appears Bono - frontman with Irish rockers U2 - is not actually the richest man in music. It was claimed that Facebook's flotation on Friday (May 18, 2012) would net the singer around $1...
By Lew Irwin on 19 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
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