Latest Tony Bennett News - Page 3
'Three Cheers For Bossy Women' - Barbra Streisand's Film Career Toasted At Lincoln Centre
Last night (April 22, 2013), Barbra Streisand was the centre of attention at the Lincoln Center in New York. The 70 year old actress, singer, and filmmaker received the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 40th...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2013
Sir Paul Mccartney Urges U.s. Gun Campaigners To Keep Pushing
Beatles star Sir Paul Mccartney has thrown his weight behind Tony Bennett's campaign to tighten gun laws in the U.S.The veteran musician, whose Beatles bandmate John Lennon was shot dead in New York in 1980,...
By WENN on 18 April 2013
Paul Sir Paul Mccartney Lends Support To Tony Bennett's Anti-gun Violence Campaign
Sir Paul Mccartney has added his star power to Tony Bennett's anti-gun violence campaign and called on fans to lobby U.S. representatives to push for tighter firearms laws following the tragic Newtown, Connecticut school massacre...
By WENN on 17 April 2013
Stars Turn Out For Elaine Stritch's First Farewell Show
Stars including Tom Hanks, Liza Minnelli and Tony Bennett gathered to honour Broadway legend Elaine Stritch at the opening night of her farewell concert series on Tuesday (02Apr13).The veteran entertainer is relocating back to her...
By WENN on 03 April 2013
Liza Minnelli And Tony Bennett To Perform For Streisand At Chaplin Award Gala
Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett and Kristin Chenoweth are set to perform in honour of Barbra Streisand at the upcoming 40th annual Chaplin Award Gala.The iconic singer/actress will be saluted with the prestigious award by officials...
By WENN on 02 April 2013
Aretha Franklin Enjoys Marathon Birthday Bash In New York
Aretha Franklin had a birthday to remember in New York on Monday (25Mar13) as she was serenaded by the cast of a Broadway musical before partying with Tony Bennett and Berry Gordy.The soul legend turned...
By WENN on 28 March 2013
Tony Bennett To Record "Big Swing Album" With Lady Gaga
Legendary New York crooner Tony Bennett is to record his next album with Lady Gaga. The somewhat unlikely pair collaborated on 'The Lady Is A Tramp' for Bennett's Grammy-winning 'Duets II' album, and although they're...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 22 March 2013
Stars Gather At Inaugural Amy Winehouse Foundation Awards Gala
Tony Bennett and Jennifer Hudson took to the stage in New York City on Thursday night (21Mar13) at a special gala in memory of late singer Amy Winehouse.The Back To Black hitmaker's parents hosted the...
By WENN on 22 March 2013
Yippie Ki-yay! Die Hard's Bruce Willis Defends Right To Own Guns
Just as Quentin Tarantino was quizzed relentlessly about America's gun laws ahead of the release of Django Unchained, this week it was Bruce Willis' turn to defend the use of firearms in his new movie,...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 February 2013
President Obama's Inaugural Celebrations Rounded Off With Lady Gaga And Tony Bennett
President Barack Obama’s Inaugural celebrations for his second term in office were one hell of a shindig. To round it all off, he held an Inaugural ball, for his campaign staffers. For the paltry sum...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 January 2013
Lady Gaga And Tony Bennett Duet At Inaugural Ball
Pop star Lady Gaga teamed up with Tony Bennett at a private ball for Barack Obama's staff on Tuesday (22Jan13) to thank them for their hard work during the U.S. president's re-election campaign.The Poker Face...
By WENN on 23 January 2013
Tony Bennett Refuses To Travel In White Limousines
Tony Bennett has a list of bizarre requests while he is on tour - he refuses to travel in white limousines and only stays in hotel rooms with a nice view.The veteran crooner insists that...
By World Entertainment News Network on 03 January 2013
Grammys Week Tribute For Bruce Springsteen Features Neil Young, Mumford And Sons
All eyes will be on Bruce Springsteen during Grammy’s week, as the New Jersey rocker will be the recipient of the MusiCares Person of the Year award. To celebrate the honour, a Bruce Springsteen tribute...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2013
Unicef Snowflake's Belles And Beasts Of The Ball: Katy Perry, Selena Gomez And Donald Trump?
Children's charity UNICEF has hosted a black tie gala every winter since 2005 called the Snowflake Ball, "to celebrate the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflakes and to honor those whose philanthropic commitments support its mission...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 November 2012
Pictures: Katy Perry And Selena Gomez Catch Up At Unicef Snowflake Ball
Katy Perry and Allison Williams lit up the UNICEF Snowflake BallKaty Perry, Selena Gomez and Uma Thurman were just some of the stars who attended the UNICEF Snowflake Ball, with Gomez in particular looking keen...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 November 2012
Zen Of Bennett - The Most Active Man In Showbiz Tony Bennett Talks Lady Gaga
Even at the ripe old age of 86, Tony Bennett is still more active than most mid-twenty-year-olds. He has one of the longest musical careers that is still alive and kicking, and has still yet...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 23 October 2012
'This Christmas'...John Travolta And Olivia Newton-john Unite For Festive Album
John Travolta has been reunited with his Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John, for a forthcoming Christmas album, entitled 'This Christmas.' It's something of a surprise move from the actor, who has been busily defending himself against...
By Hayley Avron on 04 October 2012
John Travolta And Olivia Newton-john Back With A Christmas Album!
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John will once again be multiplying chills with a new Christmas album, reports Entertainment Weekly. The proposed album will also feature the vocal talents of Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand and Kenny...
By Jack de Aguilar on 04 October 2012
Lady Gaga Plans Jazz Album
Lady Gaga is planning a jazz album with Tony Bennett. The 'Judas' singer previously teamed with the crooner for a version of 'The Lady is a Tramp' from his 'Duets II' album and they...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 October 2012
Andy Williams Dies: Tributes To The Star Led By Tony Christie
Tributes to Andy Williams have been led today by fellow crooner Tony Christie. Andy Williams has died, aged 84, following a year-long battle against bladder cancer. He was best known for his rendition of the...
By Hayley Avron on 26 September 2012
Diana Krall Plays 'Fly Me To The Moon' Tribute To Late Neil Armstrong
Jazz singer Diana Krall paid a more than fitting tribute to the late, great Neil Armstrong during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night; just hours after news of the astronaut death broke.Performing...
By Lew Irwin on 27 August 2012
Nas & Tony Bennett To Receive First Amy Winehouse Awards
Tragic Amy Winehouse's collaborators Tony Bennett and Nas are to be honoured at a new Inspiration Awards gala named after the late British star.Nas, who worked with the Rehab singer shortly before her 2011 death,...
By WENN on 14 August 2012
Marc Anthony And Gloria Estefan Join Tony Bennett For New Duets Album
Veteran crooner Tony Bennett has recruited Marc Anthony and Gloria Estefan for his new Latin-flavoured duets album.The singer hit the top of the charts around the world last year (11) with his Duets II album,...
By WENN on 02 August 2012
Lady Gaga Planning Full Album With Tony Bennett
Lady Gaga wants to head back into the studio with veteran crooner Tony Bennett to record a full album.The pop superstar joined Bennett on his Duets II release last year (11) for a cover of...
By WENN on 16 June 2012
Bennett Dines With Amy Winehouse And Lady Gaga's Folks
The parents of Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse dined out with legendary crooner Tony Bennett in New York on Monday night (23Apr12).The singer invited Cynthia and Joe Germanotta and Mitch Winehouse to dinner after a...
By WENN on 25 April 2012
Bert Weedon Has Died
Bert Weedon has died. The 91-year-old guitarist - whose popular tutorial manual 'Play In A Day' taught the likes of Eric Clapton, Sir Paul McCartney and Brian May how to play - passed away at...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 April 2012
Jack White And Bennett Pen Love Letter To Public Radio Stations
Jack White, Pearl Jam, Tony Bennett and John Mayer have written an open love letter to U.S. independent radio stations, praising them for "taking chances" in their bold music choices.The music stars joined other big...
By WENN on 10 April 2012
George Clooney: I Was Tony Bennett's Chauffeur
George Clooney revealed the details of his career history on the red-carpet at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday (26 February, 2012). The actor, who eventually lost out on the Best Actor gong to French...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
Aretha Franklin Says Whitney Houston Was 'One Of Our Greatest Singers'
Aretha Franklin has paid a musical tribute to WHITNEY HOSUTON, calling her 'one of the finest and greatest singers that ever stood behind a microphone'. Queen of soul Aretha Franklin performed a collection of Houston's...
By Lew Irwin on 18 February 2012
Tony Bennett's 'I Left My Heart In San Francisco' Celebrated 50 Years On
50 years on from the release of Tony Bennett 's seminal single 'I Left My Heart In San Francisco,' the city that it was written about showed that they'd never let it go, as over...
By WENN on 15 February 2012
Tony Bennett
