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Nile Rodgers Has 11 Televisions Switched On 247 At Home To Help His Creativity
Nile Rodgers has 11 televisions switched on "24 hours a day" at his home to create white noise.The Chic legend has revealed he needs a "distraction" when he is writing songs and he wouldn't be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 May 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
Nile Rodgers: The World Needs Live Music 'Now More Than Ever'
Nile Rodgers thinks the world needs live music "now more than ever".The Chic frontman admits he has had a "tough year" but can't wait until he is able to perform shows for fans again as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2021
Rag'n'bone Man, Nile Rodgers + Chic And More To Rock 10th Big Feastival In August
The Big Feastival's 10th edition will go ahead this summer.Blur rocker and cheesemaker Alex James' annual music and food festival is set to return on August Bank Holiday (August 27 – 29 August 2021) on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 March 2021
Rebecca Ferguson Reunites With Nile Rodgers On No Words Needed
Rebecca Ferguson has released her new single, 'No Words Needed'.The former 'X Factor' runner-up has been working on her first album since 2016's 'Superwoman' with Chic legend Nile Rodgers, who co-wrote the funky new track.Nile...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2021
Wear A Mask! These Are The Songs Anti-maskers Need To Hear [Playlist]
With the news that face masks are now becoming mandatory in shops and supermarkets in the UK (as in many countries), it's plain to see that the world is still divided on the issue. Most...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2020
'It Must Be Amazing To Be White': Nile Rodgers Recalls Race Discussion With David Bowie
Nile Rodgers told the late music legend David Bowie how fortunate he was not to have to worry about which race would like his music.The Chic legend teamed up with the late 'Starman' hitmaker -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 July 2020
Nile Rodgers Backs Ban Of The Term Urban In Music
Nile Rodgers says it's a positive move for the music industry to drop the term 'Urban'.The likes of the Grammys and labels, including Republic Records, have recently promised to ditch the phrase to describe performers...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 July 2020
Five Sets From Glastonbury Festival Well Worth Re-watching
There aren't many weekends of the year that most of the country pray for rain, all except the fortuitous 250,000 people that descend on a farm in Glastonbury as most of the country sit at...
By Adam Holden in Music / Festivals on 27 June 2017
Nile Rodgers Reveals Chic's Coachella Slot
In an interview in the New York Times on Friday (06Nov15), Nile said his disco funk band will be playing the festival for the first time, which he calls "awesome". The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2015
Janet Jackson And The Smiths Nominated For Hall Of Fame Honour
The Together Again singer has landed the honour for the first time, alongside Chaka Khan, Cheap Trick, The J.B.'s, Chicago, The Cars, Los Lobos and Steve Miller, as a solo artist. The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 October 2015
Nile Rodgers' Festival Marred By Storm
The Chic legend organised the FreakOut! Let's Dance festival in Long Island, but his efforts were hampered by bad weather as high winds delayed the start of the event. Crew members reportedly...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2015
Cara Delevingne Abandons Music Career
Cara Delevingne has abandoned her music career.The 22-year-old model-turned-actress has given up on her planned album, admitting she has ''no plans'' to turn herself into a singer despite having made no secret of her desire...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2015
Duran Duran Confirm All-stars For New Album
The new album, scheduled for release in September (15) will feature Monae and Rodgers on the first single, Pressure Off, and actress Lohan, who provides a spoken-word vocal on Danceophobia. Other special...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 June 2015
Robin Thicke And Nile Rodgers To Play Charity Gig
The Blurred Lines star will perform at the Legacy of Hope Foundation's show in Brooklyn next month (Jul15) along with Rodgers and his band Chic and rapper Common. The gig at the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 June 2015
Nile Rodgers Busks In London
The Chic frontman, who was in the U.K. capital to perform at the British Summer Time Festival on Sunday (21Jun15), wrapped up in a coat, scarf and woolly hat to sing and play...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 June 2015
Sam Smith Makes Stage Return With Chic
The Stay With Me hitmaker has not performed publicly since he cancelled tour dates at the start of May (15) to seek treatment for a vocal cord haemorrhage. He flew to the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 June 2015
Nile Rodgers To Receive Bmi Icon Award
The Chic leader, who is very much back in vogue thanks in part to his recent work with dance music duo Daft Punk, will receive the prestigious prize at the Saban Theatre in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 June 2015
Tributes Pour In For Errol Brown
Beverley Knight and Nile Rodgers have led tributes to Hot Chocolate frontman Errol Brown.The 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' hitmaker was among the first celebrities to share her sorrow on Twitter shortly after learning of the 71-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2015
Tributes Pour In For Errol Brown
Beverley Knight and Nile Rodgers have led tributes to Hot Chocolate frontman Errol Brown.The 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' hitmaker was among the first celebrities to share her sorrow on Twitter shortly after learning of the 71-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2015
David Bowie Track To Feature In Nile Rodgers Musical
The Le Freak hitmaker announced in 2012 he was penning a musical based on his book, Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny, and he has asked various musicians...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2015
Nile Rodgers: 'Noel Gallagher Is Afraid Of Crowds'
Chic star Nile Rodgers is convinced Noel Gallagher is harbouring a secret fear of crowds.The veteran musician reveals Gallagher has pulled out plans to attend several Chic gigs because he did not want to deal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2015
Daft Punk Make Short Promo Film For New Chic Album
Electronic dance stars Daft Punk have reteamed with funk legend Nile Rodgers to create a short film for his first Chic album in over two decades.The Le Freak star recently enjoyed a popularity rebirth thanks...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Miley Cyrus To Co-chair Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party
Controversial pop star Miley Cyrus has landed a role on the committee organising Sir Elton John's annual Academy Awards viewing party.The veteran singer's charity event is considered one of Tinseltown's hottest tickets of the year,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 January 2015
Bob Dylan, Abba And Chic Recordings Join Grammy Hall Of Fame
Recordings by artists including Bob Dylan, Abba and Chic will be added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015.The list of 27 classic singles or albums, aged 25 years or older, have been chosen...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 December 2014
Nile Rodgers Celebrates 42 Months Cancer-free
Music veteran Nile Rodgers marked a major milestone on Sunday (17Aug14) as he celebrated 42 months cancer-free.The star took to the stage at Britain's V Festival in Chelmsford, England on Sunday, and he shared his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2014
Nile Rodgers Wants To Work With Prince
Nile Rodgers has revealed he wants to record with Prince.The Chic star will be touring with 'Purple Rain' singer this year and he is hoping to get in the studio with Prince and lay down...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
Moogfest 2014 Gets To The Heart Of Electronic Music With Shows From Kraftwerk And Pet Shop Boys
Named after America's main pioneer in the world of electronic music, Robert Moog, Moogfest is finally back after a brief sabbatical which saw them miss 2013 - to much disappointment from electronic lovers everywhere.The much-adored...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
Nile Rodgers And Chic To Play In Croatia
Nile Rodgers and Chic will play Croatia for the first time later this year. The 'Le Freak' hitmakers have been added to the bill for Unknown Festival 2014, which will take place in September, along...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2014
Paul Mccartney & Ringo Starr Confirmed For Grammy Awards Performance. Does This Spell A Beatles Showcase?
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to perform at this years 56th Grammy Awards, with their inclusion to the Grammys set list being announced this week by the music awards showcase. Although the organisers...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 15 January 2014
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