Latest Tom Waits News
David Dastmalchian Was Surprised To Be Offered Lead Role In Late Night With The Devil
David Dastmalchian thought it was a mistake when he was offered the chance to play the lead role in 'Late Night with the Devil'.The 48-year-old actor stars in the horror flick as the 1970s talk...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2024
Rolling Stone Keith Richards Eyes New Tom Waits Collaboration
Keith Richards wants to work with Tom Waits again. The Rolling Stones guitarist has collaborated with the ‘Goin’ Out West’ singer several times since their first studio sessions, on his pal’s 1985 album ‘Rain Dogs’,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 August 2023
Tom Waits Fans Have A Feeling They've Heard Adele's 'Hello' Before
Adele might be enjoying massive success with her comeback single ‘Hello’, but fans of American singer Tom Waits have accused her of ‘ripping off’ his 1973 track ‘Martha’. Waits fans have been pointing out the...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2015
Tom Waits Writes Poem For Keith Richards
The musician has collaborated with the Rolling Stones legend a number of times over the years, and now Waits has shown his gratitude by putting together a special piece of writing about his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 August 2015
Stars Sign Up For Songwriting Competition
The judging panel for the 2015 edition of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) also includes Boyz II Men, Moby, Sara Evans, Bastille and Avicii, as well as a host of music industry executives....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2015
Lorde To Judge International Songwriting Competition
Lorde, Tom Waits and Kesha are set to judge the International Songwriting Competition.The 18-year-old 'Royals' hitmaker along with the iconic singer/songwriter and 'Tik Tok' singer are among some of the many high profile artists who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2015
Rod Stewart Split From Penny For Two Weeks
Rod Stewart secretly split from his wife Penny Lancaster for two weeks. The 42-year-old model walked out on the 68-year-old singer after a blazing row and Rod was devastated, and spent his time pining...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 May 2013
Tom Waits Avoids Flights Over Security Checks
Veteran rocker Tom Waits shuns air travel since increased security measures were introduced after the 9/11 attacks, because he hates emptying his pockets.The Downtown Train singer insists on carrying countless essential items in his clothing...
By WENN on 15 April 2013
Jon Bon Jovi Denies Richie Sambora Feud
Richie Sambora didn't quit Bon Jovi's Because We Can tour over money. Singer Jon Bon Jovi insists the guitarist - who suddenly left the band ahead of a show in Calgary, Canada on April 2...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 April 2013
'Tempest' Reviews: Bob Dylan's Lost His Voice But Has He Lost His Way?
At 71 years old, Bob Dylan's 35th studio album has whipped up as much anticipation amongst music lovers as any other. Tempest has, so far, drawn a largely positive response from the critics. Though few...
By Lew Irwin on 11 September 2012
Chris Rock Inducting Red Hot Chili Peppers Into Hall Of Fame
Chris Rock will be among the A-list presenters at the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland on April 14, 2012. The comedian has been given the enviable job of inducting...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Coldplay Inspired By Bruce Springsteen
Coldplay's lyrics for 'Mylo Xyloto' were inspired by listening to Bruce Springsteen.The band's singer, Chris Martin, wrote many of the tracks on their latest album from a third person perspective, which he admits comes from...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 November 2011
Red Hot Chilli Peppers Heading For Hall Of Fame?
Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, are among the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2012. The band, who released their self-titled...
By WENN on 28 September 2011
2011 Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Stars Inducted
Alice Cooper has warned he may be the first act to be kicked out of the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame. The 'School's Out' singer was inducted into the US institution last night (14.03.11)...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 March 2011
Alice Cooper's Hall Of Fame Tuxedos
Alice Cooper had "special tuxedos" made for him and his band's induction into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame last night (14.03.11). The shock rocker was officially admitted to the hall in a ceremony...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 March 2011
Scarlett Johansson And Ryan Reynolds To Divorce
SCARLETT JOHANSSON, the Hollywood actress and star of 'Lost in Translation', and 'Ghost World', is to divorce from her husband RYAN REYNOLDS, according to Time Magazine. The break-up is the latest in a recent string...
By WENN on 15 December 2010
Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees 2011 Announced
Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Tom Waits and Darlene Love will be inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame.The annual crop of five musical acts will be added to the US institution...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2010
Stephen Moyer Wants To Be A 'Grizzly' Actor
Stephen Moyer would like to model himself on actors who are "grizzly old f***ers".The 'True Blood' hunk was recently left star struck when he met 'Crazy Heart' actor Jeff Bridges because he aspires to have...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2010
Beastie Boys And Tom Waits Nominated For Hall Of Fame
BEASTIE BOYS and TOM WAITS are among a new batch of nominees announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, reports BBC News. The eclectic list also includes the rockers BON JOVI, singer-songwriters DONOVAN...
By WENN on 29 September 2010
Waits 'Set For Hobbit Role'
Veteran rocker TOM WAITS has received an unusual 60th birthday gift - he is reportedly lined up for a role in the movie version of THE HOBBIT.The Downtown Train singer celebrates the milestone on Monday...
By WENN on 07 December 2009
Jack White Praises 'Authentic' Britney
Jack White thinks Britney Spears is "more authentic" than legendary rockers.The Dead Weather guitarist believes the 'If U Seek Amy' hitmaker is more genuine than some of the world's most respected rock stars, including Bob...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 October 2009
Bowie Guests On Actress's Cover Album
Actress SCARLETT JOHANSSON has enlisted the help of some fellow celebrities for her new album of TOM WAITS covers.DAVID BOWIE will make a guest appearance on two of the upcoming ANYWHERE I LAY MY HEAD's...
By Contributor on 14 February 2008
Waits 'Hedges His Bets' On Religion
Veteran singer Tom Waits has described his participation in a concert featuring the Dalai Lama as a "spiritual insurance policy".The gravel-voiced crooner performed with the Kronos Quartet featuring Greg Cohen at a New York concert...
By Contributor on 21 May 2007
Macgowan Spent Best Night Ever With Waits
Hard-drinking rocker SHANE MacGOWAN made a longtime drinking friend in reclusive singer TOM WAITS after the pair embarked on a booze-fuelled binge nearly 20 years ago. THE POGUES frontman MacGowan has since always tried...
By WENN on 15 December 2005
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