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Mid-week Playlist: 15 Happy Tunes To Get You Through Work
It's hard enough getting through a working week without the struggle of choosing some appropriate tunes to help you stay motivated. Thus, we've taken the liberty of putting together our own ultimate happy playlist that...
Sylvester Stallone Plans To Develop Jack Johnson Biopic
Sylvester Stallone is planning to develop a new biopic about legendary boxer Jack Johnson. The 71-year-old star has created a new company, Balboa Productions, in the hope of developing more TV and film projects, and...
Jack Johnson Announces 2017 Australia Tour Dates
Jack Johnson has announced his 2017 Australia tour dates. The 42-year-old singer has revealed he will be performing at four venues down under, including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne, later this year to promote his...
Jack Johnson's Last Year Inspired New Album 'All The Light Above It Too'
Jack Johnson is on the way with his highly anticipated seventh studio album entitled 'All The Light Above It Too'. It will be released in the Fall following his summer North American dates and he...
Eddie Vedder Returning To Festival He Launched Last Year
Vedder will close out the Saturday night of this year's weekender on 9 September (17), while Jack Johnson and Social Distortion will also serve as headliners. The Pixies, Ray LaMontagne, Fiona Apple,...
Jack Johnson Composes Soundtrack To New Pollution Documentary
The Smog of the Sea, which is available to stream free online, follows a group of scientists and surfers, including Johnson himself, as they collect data on the fine plastic particles damaging aquatic...
Jack Johnson Named United Nations Environmental Ambassador
The Better Together hitmaker, who has been a long-time champion of green issues, was appointed during a ceremony on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera on World Environment Day on Friday (05Jun15)....
Jack Johnson Urges Fans To Pedal To Gigs By Setting Up Bike Valet Service
Eco-warrior Jack Johnson is urging fans to "green" his concerts by cycling to them and using his bike valet service backstage.The surf-rocker has created an initiative to encourage gig-goers to pedal to shows - and...
Experience Sun, Sand And Sensational Sounds At Hangout Festival 2014
Alabama's sun-soaked, sold-out Hangout Music Fest begins officially today (May 16th 2014) following yesterday's kick-off party - and there's almost too much fun to take in.Set against the glorious backdrop of Gulf Shores' pure white...
Jack Johnson Reaches Billboard 200 Top Spot With 'From Here To Now To You'
Singer/song-writer Jack Johnson debuts his new album 'From Here To Now To You' at No.1 on the Billboard 200 Album charts, making this his 4th album to reach the top spot.According to Neilson SounScan the...
Jack Johnson Surfs Back To The Top Of The U.s. Album Chart
Laid-back surf-rocker Jack Johnson is back on top of the U.S. album chart.The singer/songwriter has claimed his fourth number one on the Billboard 200 with From Here to Now to You, thanks to first-week sales...
Kings Of Leon And Rizzle Kicks Join Itunes Line-up
Kings of Leon and Rizzle kicks have joined the iTunes Festival line-up.The US 'Sex on Fire' rockers and the pop duo will take to the stage along with Sigur Ros, Paramore, Vampire Weekend, Bahamas and...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 June 2013
Jack Johnson Announces 2013 Tour To Coincide With His New Album 'From Here To Now To You'
Jack Johnson's announcement could not have come at a better time. The 'Better Together' singer appeared at the Bonnaroo festival, in Tennessee, at the weekend. Johnson replaced British folk band Mumford and Sons on Sunday....
"Bear With A Sore Head": Mumford & Sons' Ted Dwayne Is Home After Blood Clot
After being hospitalised with a blood clot on his brain that required immediate surgery, bassist Ted Dwayne posted a message on the band's website on Monday (17th June), reassuring fans and thanking them for their...
Jack Johnson Replaces Mumford And Sons At Bonnaroo Festival
Jack Johnson stepped in at the last minute to cover Mumford and Son's slot. Not only did the singer have to find a band, learn a whole host of new and old and quickly practise,...
Jack Johnson Dedicates Bonnaroo Set To Mumford Star
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson dedicated his set at the Bonnaroo music festival to Mumford & Sons on Saturday (15Jun13) after they pulled out of the Tennessee event and he landed their headlining slot.Johnson was recruited to...
By WENN on 16 June 2013
Jack Johnson Was On His Way To Bonnaroo When He Landed Headline Gig
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson was already on his way to attend the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee when he was told he would be taking over the headline slot from Mumford & Sons.The star was asked...
By WENN on 15 June 2013
Mumford And Sons Pull Out Of Bonnaroo Set Amidst Blood-clot Drama
Popular alt-folk pansies Mumford And Sons had kept their fan's hopes up that they would be able to perform their headlining set at this year's Bonnaroo despite the recent news that bassist Ted Dwane has...
Jack Johnson Replaces Mumford & Sons At Bonnaroo
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson has stepped in to replace Mumford & Sons as the headlining act at the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee on Saturday (15Jun13), after the folk band was forced to pull the plug...
By WENN on 14 June 2013
Justin Timberlake And Jessie J To Headline London Itunes Festival
Justin Timberlake and Jessie J are headlining the London iTunes festival 2013.The 'Suit & Tie' crooner and the 'Wild' singer will be joined by an all-star line-up of acts including Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jack...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 May 2013
Mike Tyson Launches Online Petition To Land Pardon For Boxing Legend Jack Johnson
Retired boxing champ Mike Tyson is spearheading a new campaign urging U.S. President Barack Obama to posthumously pardon African-American ring legend Jack Johnson, who was convicted for taking his white girlfriend across state lines 100...
By WENN on 03 April 2013
Jack Johnson Donates Cash And Clothes To Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort
Surf rocker Jack Johnson has donated $50,000 (£31,250) to various relief agencies in a bid to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.The singer/songwriter has contributed to the Food Bank for New York City, the Community...
By WENN on 08 November 2012
Jack Johnson Receives Top Award From National Wildlife Foundation
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson was feted by officials at the National Wildlife Federation on Thursday night (17May12) as he was honoured with a top award for his environmental achievements.The Better Together hitmaker was presented with the...
By WENN on 18 May 2012
Jack Johnson Performs For Hawaii Students
Singer Jack Johnson has rewarded eco-minded students for their recycling efforts by performing at two schools in his native Hawaii.The Upside Down hitmaker recently made a special trip to Waiakea Elementary School in Hilo to...
By WENN on 04 May 2012
Jack Johnson Lands Conservation Honour
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson is set to be honoured with a top conservation award in recognition of his ongoing environmental endeavours.The Better Together hitmaker has sealed his green credentials over the years - he founded his...
By WENN on 04 May 2012
Jack Johnson Releasing Charity Album
Surfer-turned-singer/songwriter Jack Johnson is releasing a special album to raise money for an environmental charity in Hawaii.The All At Once singer's live performances from a recent benefit concert are being sold and all proceeds will...
By WENN on 06 March 2012
Jack Johnson Donates $30,000 To Africa Famine Relief
Jack Johnson has donated $30,000 (£18,750) to help feed Africans caught up in the current famine crisis.The singer/songwriter has pledged $10,000 (£6,250) to Unicef, Save the Children, and the World Food Programme, who are all...
By WENN on 24 August 2011
Jack Johnson Concert Scrapped Due To Storm Winds
A French festival concert due to feature singer/songwriter Jack Johnson as a headliner has been cancelled at the last minute due to strong winds.The Better Together hitmaker was in Provence for the gig, which is...
By WENN on 24 July 2011
Jack Johnson Scraps Japan Tour
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson has scrapped the remainder of his Japanese tour because he can't accommodate postponed shows before his summer (11) dates in South America and Europe.The Better Together singer was in Osaka when the...
By WENN on 15 April 2011
Willie Nelson And Jack Johnson Help To Raise Funds For Japan
Country legend Willie Nelson and singer/songwriter Jack Johnson helped to raise $1.6 million (£1 million) for Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief efforts on Sunday (10Apr11) by performing at a charity concert in Hawaii.The stars joined Fleetwood Mac...
By WENN on 11 April 2011
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