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Julia Roberts: 'I Wish I'd Had More Notice About Taylor Swift Gig'
The Pretty Woman star was backstage with her kids Phinnaeus, Hazel and Henry when Swift asked her if she'd be willing to join her and folk icon Joan Baez, and Roberts admits she...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 September 2015
Julia Roberts And Joan Baez Become The Latest Members Of Taylor Swift's Squad
Taylor Swift showed off two awesome new additions to her ever growing Swift Squad during her show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday, Hollywood mega-star Julia Roberts and folk legend Joan Baez. The...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 17 August 2015
Taylor Swift Teams Up With Fifth Harmony, Little Mix And Julia Roberts For California Shows
The Shake it Off hitmaker has been keeping fans on their toes with surprise appearances by the stars of her Bad Blood video, Lorde, Nick Jonas, the U.S. women's soccer team and rapper...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 August 2015
Garth Brooks & Billy Joel Among Ascap Centennial Award Recipients
Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Stephen Sondheim and Stevie Wonder are to receive top honours at the upcoming American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Ascap) Centennial Awards in New York.The accolade is handed...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2014
Joan Baez: 'Climate Change Will Kill Us All'
Folk icon Joan Baez is convinced the planet is doomed and unstoppable global warming will destroy the human race.The singer/songwriter is adamant efforts to tackle climate change are futile "little victories" and insists mankind cannot...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 May 2014
Joan Baez Makes Emotional Journey To Vietnam
Folk singer Joan Baez has revisited the bunker where she sheltered from bombs during the war in Vietnam.The singer and humans rights activist flew to the Vietnamese capital in late 1972 to deliver mail to...
By WENN on 10 April 2013
Joan Baez Calls For Russian Punk Stars' Freedom
Folk veteran Joan Baez has urged her fans to sign a petition calling for the freedom of jailed Russian rockers Pussy Riot.Three stars of the band are behind bars awaiting a court verdict on charges...
By WENN on 17 August 2012
Joan Baez Pays Tribute To Generous Steve Jobs
Folk veteran Joan Baez has paid tribute to late Apple boss Steve Jobs, revealing he kept her supplied with free laptops and iPhones right up to his death.The computer genius passed away in October (11)...
By World Entertainment News Network on 06 January 2012
Bono And Baez Turn Out For Jobs Memorial
U2 frontman Bono and folk legend Joan Baez were among those who paid tribute to late Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs at a memorial on Sunday (16Oct11).Jobs, the brains behind the iPhone, iPod and iPad,...
By World Entertainment News Network on 17 October 2011
Prince Advises Justin Bieber
Prince has advised Justin Bieber to "get a good teacher". The 52-year-old star is one of the 16-year-old singer's biggest influences and now his idol has spoken out to give him tips on emulating his...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 December 2010
Baez Refused To Sing Hammer For Obama
Folk legend JOAN BAEZ refused U.S. First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA's request to sing IF I HAD A HAMMER with JOHN MELLENCAMP at the White House - because she hates the song.Baez joined Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson...
By WENN on 18 February 2010
Washington Civil Rights Concert Tops Greatest Gigs Poll
The March on Washington event in 1963, featuring BOB DYLAN, JOAN BAEZ and folk icon PETE SEEGER, has beaten THE BEATLES' ED SULLIVAN shows and Dylan's controversial Newport Folk Festival gig to top a list...
By WENN on 25 November 2009
Woodstock Boss Was Snubbed By Cowboy Roy Rogers
MICHAEL LANG, the brains behind iconic 1969 music festival Woodstock, has revealed TV and film cowboy ROY ROGERS turned down the chance to end the three-day event Last night (24OCT06) in Hollywood, Lang told...
By WENN on 25 October 2006
Ronstadt: 'I'm Embarrassed For Idiot Bush'
American singer LINDA RONSTADT has launched a blistering attack on US President GEORGE W BUSH, declaring she is embarrassed to be from the same country as him. The outspoken star was thrown out of a...
By WENN on 14 August 2006
Baez's Lesbian Admission
Folk legend JOAN BAEZ has come clean about her lesbian past - she once had a fling with another woman. The 63-year-old THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN singer fell for a lesbian...
By WENN on 15 February 2004
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