Latest Tom Jones News
Diana Ross Is Playing Longleat In July
Diana Ross is set to play Longleat.The 'I'm Coming Out' hitmaker - who is also playing the Sunday teatime legends slot at Glastonbury in June - has just been announced to headline the Live at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 March 2022
Stereophonics Postpone Homecoming Shows Due To Covid
Stereophonics have postponed their homecoming shows due to COVID.The Welsh rock band - whose current line up consists of Kelly Jones, Richard Jones, both 47, Adam Zindani, 49,Jamie Morrison, 38 - were due to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2021
Sting 'Never Imagined' Himself Having A Las Vegas Residency
Sting never imagined himself ever having a Las Vegas residency.The 70-year-old musician - real name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner - recently finished a series of concerts titled 'My Songs' at the world famous Caesars Palace...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 November 2021
Jools Holland Announces Star-studded Lp Featuring Tom Jones And David Gilmour
Herbie Hancock, David Gilmour, and Sir Tom Jones are featured on Jools Holland's upcoming album, 'PIANOLA. PIANO & FRIENDS'.The 63-year-old bandleader-and-pianist is joined by his iconic musician friends on the upcoming collection in homage to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2021
Sir Tom Jones To Tour Arenas In December
Sir Tom Jones has announced the 'Surrounded By Time Tour'.The Welsh music legend is set to embark on a four-date UK arena run in support of his 41st studio album of the same name this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2021
Sir Tom Jones And Rag'n'bone Man To Help Revive Live Music With Small Venue Gigs
Sir Tom Jones and Rag'n'Bone Man are to play small independent venues to help revive the live music industry.The 81-year-old music legend and the 'Anywhere Away From Here' hitmaker are among a host of major...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2021
Streaming Until You're Blue In The Face: Are Artists Under Paid Each Time You Listen To One Of Their Songs?
In a recent open letter to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, major players in the UK music industry, including Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Tom Jones, have called for a major reform...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2021
I Won't Retire! Tom Jones Vows To Keep Singing
Sir Tom Jones has vowed to never retire from music.The iconic Welsh singer is now 81 but he intends to keep playing concerts until his body doesn't allow him to do so anymore.He said: "I've...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2021
Sir Tom Jones In Talks For Tell-all Biopic
Sir Tom Jones is in talks for a biopic - but isn't ready to "tell-all" just yet.The 80-year-old music legend - who has released his 41st studio album, 'Surrounded By Time', today (23.04.21) - has...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2021
Sir Tom Jones Says Being Knighted By Queen Elizabeth Remains His Proudest Achievement
Sir Tom Jones says being knighted by The Queen is by far his proudest achievement. The 'It's Not Unusual' hitmaker has reflected on his storied career spanning more than five decades and insisted nothing can...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2021
Nile Rodgers And Chic Set For Hampton Court Palace Festival 2021
Nile Rodgers and CHIC have been added to the bill for this summer's Hampton Court Palace Festival.The 'Le Freak' hitmakers will headline the concert series at the royal landmark in Richmond upon Thames on August...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2021
Sir Tom Jones Knew He'd Made It When Fangirls Tore His Raincoat To Pieces
Sir Tom Jones knew he'd hit "the big time" before a Cilla Black concert when fangirls shred his raincoat to pieces.The 80-year-old music legend - who became famous for having female fans throw their lingerie...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2021
Sir Tom Jones Announces One-off Surrounded By Time Gig
Sir Tom Jones has announced a one-off performance of his upcoming album, 'Surrounded By Time', in July.The 80-year-old music legend has re-imagined tracks by the likes of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Michael Kiwanuka for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2021
Tom Jones Got Conflicting Advice From Elvis Presley And Frank Sinatra
Sir Tom Jones always had conflicting advice from Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.The 'It's Not Unusual' singer used to pick up tips from both of the legendary performers, and he was glad for their support...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2021
Sir Tom Jones And Van Morrison Set For August's Hampton Court Palace Festival
Sir Tom Jones and Van Morrison are set to headline Hampton Court Palace Festival in August.The Welsh music legend is set to play two consecutive nights kicking off on August 23 at the royal landmark...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2021
Sir Tom Jones Feels 'Sorry' For Young Musicians Robbed Of Chance To Play Concerts Amid Pandemic
Sir Tom Jones feels for musicians just starting out, who haven't been able to play concerts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The 80-year-old music legend admitted nothing compares to the feeling of playing to a live audience,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 February 2021
Tom Jones Covers Diverse Songs For New Album
Sir Tom Jones has announced a diverse set of cover songs for his new album.The 80-year-old singer - whose upcoming record 'Surrounded By Time' drops on April 23 - has re-imagined tracks by the likes...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 January 2021
Anne-marie Says Performing For Sir Tom Jones Was 'Pretty Mad'
Anne-Marie found performing in front of Sir Tom Jones to be a "mad" experience.The 29-year-old singer is starring alongside Tom, Olly Murs and will.i.am on 'The Voice UK', and in October, Olly got her to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 January 2021
Sir Tom Jones To Release New Album This Year
Sir Tom Jones will release a new album this year.The 80-year-old star revealed he has been finishing a new record during the Covid-19 lockdown and he is looking forward to releasing it in 2021.Speaking on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2021
Kelly Jones Hails Sir Tom Jones As A 'Second Father'
Sir Tom Jones is like a "second father" to Kelly Jones.The Stereophonics frontman underwent surgery to remove a polyp on his vocal cords last year, and he developed a close bond with the music icon...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 December 2020
Will.i.am Texted Sir Tom Jones A New Song As A Birthday Gift
Will.i.am texted Sir Tom Jones a new song for his 80th birthday - but he hasn't responded.The Black Eyed Peas star has revealed he penned a special track for his fellow 'The Voice UK' coach,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2020
David Gest's Memorabilia Set For Auction In Liverpool
David Gest's collection of music and film memorabilia is set to be auctioned off.The late star's collection - which includes items signed by his friend Michael Jackson and ex-wife Liza Minnelli - is poised to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 June 2020
Sir Tom Jones Doesn't Worry About Getting Old
Sir Tom Jones doesn't worry about getting old.The 'Sex Bomb' hitmaker insists he isn't worried about being in his 80s and insists he will never retireHe told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''I like birthdays. People...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 June 2020
Sir Tom Jones Won't Retire
Sir Tom Jones has no plans to retire.Although the veteran singer turns 80 on Sunday (07.06.20) he refuses to consider stepping back from the spotlight and he even believes he has one more chart-topping hit...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 June 2020
'They Thought I Was Stillborn': Sir Tom Jones Was Silent At Birth
Sir Tom Jones ''didn't make a sound'' when he was born.The 'Green Green Grass of Home' hitmaker has made a career out of using his voice, but he has revealed he wasn't always so vocal,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 May 2020
Sir Tom Jones Tells Fans To 'Follow Orders' Amid Pandemic
Sir Tom Jones has urged his fans to ''follow orders'' amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 79-year-old star has issued a rallying plea to his fans, calling on them to heed government advice and he's also thanked...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2020
Sir Tom Jones Cancels Gigs Because Of "Bacterial Infection"
Sir Tom Jones has been forced to cancel a second live show after falling ill with what is being described as a “bacterial infection”.The 78 year old Welsh singing legend had been due to perform...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 19 July 2018
Tom Jones' Estranged Son Is A Homeless Busker
Tom Jones could be facing criticism once more over his rejection of his illegitimate son Jonathan Berkery, who has been spotted busking in the streets of New Jersey, singing his father's hits while begging for...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 04 June 2018
Sir Tom Jones Warns That Sexual Harassment And Abuse Is Common In Music Industry Too
In the wake of the ongoing Harvey Weinstein scandal that has blown the lid off sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood over the last fortnight, pop legend Sir Tom Jones has warned that similar behaviour...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 19 October 2017
Sir Tom Jones Considering Quitting 'The Voice UK' After Current Series
Just a few months after making his comeback to the judging panel of ‘The Voice UK’, legendary singer Sir Tom Jones is believed to be considering quitting the reality talent contest after the end of...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2017
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