Latest Tim Rice News
Dame Vera Lynn Dies
Dame Vera Lynn has died.The singer-and-actress - who was dubbed the Forces' Sweetheart for helping to raise morale during World War II - passed away on Thursday (18.06.20) just three months after celebrating her 103rd...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 June 2020
Sir Tim Rice Blasts 'Boring' Oscar Winners
Sir Tim Rice has lashed out at Oscar-winning actors for taking the ceremony too seriously. The 75-year-old composer is fed up of hearing Hollywood stars use their speeches at the Academy Awards to share their...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 May 2020
Gemma Arterton Sings At Tim Rice Tribute Concert
British actress Gemma Arterton battled nerves ahead of her performance at a tribute concert for musical theatre legend Sir Tim Rice.The former Bond girl was joined a host of musicians including The Who star Roger...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2014
Stars Pay Tribute To Gerry Goffin
Neil Sedaka, Sir Tim Rice, and Diane Warren have led tributes to legendary songwriter Gerry Goffin following his death on Thursday (19Jun14).Carole King's ex-husband and former songwriting partner passed away aged 75 at his home...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2014
Sir Elton John To Executive Produce Musical Adaptation
Sir Elton John's Rocket Features banner will adapt musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' for the big screen.The 66-year-old singer's production company has acquired film rights to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's famed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 February 2014
Phil Everly Remembered By Sir Tim Rice, Nancy Sinatra, Eric Idle And More Following Passing
Phil Everly sadly passed away on Friday, 3 January, leaving the entertainment world in shock at the sudden and unexpected passing of one half of the music world's most celebrated and influential musical duos. Phil...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 05 January 2014
Sir Tim Rice Names Mick Jagger Top Lyricist
Acclaimed songwriter Sir Tim Rice has ranked British knight Sir Mick Jagger as the greatest lyricist of all time.The man behind the lyrics for stage hits such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus...
By WENN on 15 April 2013
Robin Gibb's Funeral Takes Place
Robin Gibb's funeral took place in his hometown of Thame, Oxfordshire, today (08.06.12).The Bee Gees singer - who died last month aged 62 after a long period of ill health - arrived for the private...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 June 2012
Sir Cliff Richard And Sir Tim Rice Offer Tributes To Tragic Gibb
British music heavyweights Sir Cliff Richard and Sir Tim Rice have joined the flood of celebrities paying tribute to Robin Gibb, who died on Sunday (20May12).Sad Richard insists the Bee Gees star is "gone too...
By WENN on 21 May 2012
Nicole Scherzinger To Star In Jesus Christ Superstar Tour
Nicole Scherzinger will play Mary Magdalene in the UK tour of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. The former Pussycat Doll singer will star in the Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical alongside Tim Minchin...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 May 2012
Keane Suffered 'Constant Abuse' In Early Career
Keane suffered ''constant abuse'' in their earlier career. The 'Everybody's Changing' band are returning with fourth album, 'Strangeland', and are more confident in the own abilities, having overcome prejudice in their early career from people...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 April 2012
Sir Tim Rice Fumes Over Britain's Wind Turbines
Famed lyricist Sir Tim Rice has taken aim at the British government for backing wind turbine schemes, branding the environmental initiative "a scam".Prime Minister David Cameron's coalition government wants renewable sources to provide 15 per...
By WENN on 26 March 2012
Stars Out In Force For Jesus Christ Superstar's Broadway Return
The stars were out in force last night for the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway (March 23, 2012). The 1971 musical, written by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice has enjoyed something...
By Lew Irwin on 23 March 2012
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