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Gene Simmons: ‘Artists Shouldn't Give A F*** If They’Re On Rolling Stone Magazine’S 200 Greatest Singers Of All Time’ List’
Gene Simmons says entertainers shouldn’t “give a f***” if they are on Rolling Stone magazine’s ‘200 Greatest Singers Of All Time’ list.The KISS singer, 73, branded the new league table – updated from the publication’s 2008...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 January 2023
Aretha Franklin Named Best Singer Of All Time
Aretha Franklin has been named the Best Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.The late soul icon - who died in 2018 at the age of 76 - was best known for hits such...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2023
Sting, Stevie Wonder And More Set For Paul Simon Tribute
Sting, Stevie Wonder and the Jonas Brothers are set to perform at an upcoming tribute to the great songwriting genius Paul Simon.The 81-year-old music legend - who has penned classics including ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2022
Joss Stone Wanted Stevie Wonder's Permission For Christmas Cover
Joss Stone wanted to get Stevie Wonder’s “permission” before she covered ‘What Christmas Means to Me’.The 35-year-old singer is releasing a cover of the ‘Superstition’ hitmaker’s festive track as the first song from her new...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 December 2022
Lionel Richie Offers Advice To 'Young Superstars'
Lionel Richie offered advice to the "young superstars" at the American Music Awards (AMAs) as he picked up the Icon Award at Sunday's (20.11.22) ceremony.The 73-year-old singer made history as he became the only artist...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 November 2022
Prince Jackson Was Facetimed On His Dad's Birthday By Stevie Wonder
Prince Jackson was FaceTimed on his dad's birthday by Stevie Wonder.The 25-year-old actor is the son of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson - who died in 2009 at the age of 50 -...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 October 2022
Sir Elton John Working On New Music Amid Final Tour
Sir Elton John is said to be working on new music amid his final tour.The 75-year-old music icon is currently completing his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' jaunt, and just months after he collaborated with the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2022
George Michael Freedom Uncut To Tell 'Complete Story' Of Late Pop Icon
A new feature-length documentary about late pop icon George Michael has been announced by Sony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing. The film, which is hitting the cinemas globally on June 22, is the final piece...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2022
Pearl Jam Start Work On New Album With Justin Bieber Producer
Pearl Jam have started work on a new album alongside Justin Bieber's producer Andrew Watt. The grunge rockers have recorded some tracks for their 12th studio album - a follow up to 2020's 'Gigaton' -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 March 2022
Eddie Vedder Says Pearl Jam Will Work With Producer Andrew Watt On Their Next Album.
Eddie Vedder says Pearl Jam will work with Andrew Watt on their next album.The 'Alive' group's frontman had the famed record producer - who has worked on records with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Post...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2022
Eddie Vedder's New Solo Lp Features Ringo Starr, Elton John And Stevie Wonder
Eddie Vedder's new solo album features Sir Ringo Starr, Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder.The Pearl Jam frontman has unveiled the star-studded tracklisting for his upcoming LP, 'Earthling', which also boasts contributions from Irish songwriter...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 January 2022
Sir Elton John Releases His 'Greatest Song'
Sir Elton John says his new song with Stevie Wonder is "one of the greatest songs" he's ever written.The 'Rocket Man' hitmaker and the 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours' singer - who have been friends...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2021
Stevie Wonder To Headline Global Citizen Live In La
Stevie Wonder is set to headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles.The 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' hitmaker has joined the star-studded bill for the 24-hour fundraiser, which will take place across...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 September 2021
Sir Elton John To Release Collaborative Album, The Lockdown Sessions, Next Month
Sir Elton John is set to release an album of collaborations titled ‘The Lockdown Sessions’.The 74-year-old music icon teamed up with a variety of artists over the past 18 months to record collaborative efforts which...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2021
Grammy-nominated Chika Announces Early Retirement From Music
Grammy-nominated rapper CHIKA has announced her retirement from the music industry.The 24-year-old star - who was in contention for Best New Artist at the 2021 awards ceremony - has decided to step back from her...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2021
Drake Breaks Chart Record He Previously Held With Aretha Franklin And Stevie Wonder
Drake has broken a Billboard chart record previously held by the late Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.The hip-hop icon's Lil Durk-featuring hit 'Laugh Now Cry Later' has become his 21st song to top the Billboard...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2020
Stevie Wonder Leaves Motown After Almost Six Decades
Stevie Wonder has quit Motown Records after almost six decades.The 'Superstition' hitmaker was just 11 when he was signed to the iconic label and now he's launched his own imprint So What The Fuss Music...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2020
Celebrating Black History Month: Are These The Greatest Black Artists Of All Time?
The annual celebration encourages us to honour black people and recognise their significant contributions to history, a key contributor being their extraordinary influence on the music industry.Whether you focus on Jimi Hendrix or Aretha Franklin,...
By in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2020
Billy Ocean Hid Awards Away
Billy Ocean used to hide his awards from his kids.The 70-year-old singer - who has three children with wife Judy - is proud of his accomplishments but worried he'd send the wrong messages to his...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 September 2020
Jason Derulo: I Loved Lockdown Life
Jason Derulo had more fun than ever during the coronavirus lockdown.The 30-year-old singer has admitted that although the lockdown proved to be ''a hard time for a lot of people'', he relished the opportunity to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 September 2020
Disclosure Want To Collaborate With Stevie Wonder
Disclosure admitted working with Stevie Wonder would be the ''ultimate video game boss'' for their career.The electronic duo - made up of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence - have teamed up with the likes of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 September 2020
One World: Together At Home Album Released
A live album featuring the performances from the 'One World: Together At Home' event has been released.The historical concert over the weekend saw acts from around the world - including curator Lady Gaga, Sir Paul...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2020
Stevie Wonder Planned To Jam With Bill Withers Before His Death
Stevie Wonder was planning to hit the studio with late soul legend Bill Withers before his passing.The 'Isn't She Lovely' singer had been in constant contact with the 'Ain't No Sunshine' hitmaker right up until...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2020
Parenthood Playlist: The Most Tear-jerking Anthems About Having Children
With much of the world celebrating the arrival of a new royal baby, we're feeling ultra broody. Thus, here's a playlist for all the parents (or indeed expectant parents) out there who need a lift...Isn't...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 09 May 2019
Album Of The Week: Stevie Wonder's Innovative 'Innervisions'
This week we home in on one of Stevie Wonder's most important albums to date: 'Innervisions'. It was released 45 years ago to the day and remains an iconic part of musical history. It's one...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 03 August 2018
Michael Jackson, Kanye West And Stevie Wonder: Paul Mccartney's Top Ten Best Duets
Paul McCartney may be one of the greatest musicians on the planet as a solo artist, but whenever he gets together with another trailblazer, magic happens. From Michael Jackson to Kanye West, he has worked...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 18 April 2017
'You'll Always Be First Lady In Our Lives': Stevie Wonder Sings For Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama got the treat of a lifetime when one of her favourite musical artists, Stevie Wonder, performed a sensational medley just for her on her last late night television appearance as the First Lady...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2017
Stevie Wonder Receives Honour At The 10th Annual Heaven Gala
Stevie Wonder was honoured at the 10th Annual Heaven Gala on Sunday (08.01.17). The 66-year-old singer songwriter was the Visionary Recipient at the evening's event, which took place at Red Studios, saw the 'Isn't She...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2017
Stevie Wonder And Christina Aguilera Included In Star-studded Prince Tribute Event
Stevie Wonder is set to head up a star-studded tribute concert to the legendary Prince in St. Paul, Minnesota next month, that will also feature performances and appearances from people in the late star’s inner...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2016
Stevie Wonder Talks About 'Black Lives Matter' Movement During Hyde Park Gig
Stevie Wonder has urged his fans to “choose love over hate” in a tribute to the Black Lives Matter campaign, during his massive gig in London’s Hyde Park at the weekend.The iconic R&B singer addressed...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 July 2016
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