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‘Jackass’ Star Steve-o Sentenced To Jail Time Over ‘Seaworld Sucks’ Protest
Jackass star Steve-O AK.A. Stephen Glover has been sentenced to 30 days in jail on misdemeanour charges filed against him after he conducted an anti-SeaWorld protest in August.Steve-O photographed at Gatwick Airport in February 2015.Read...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 October 2015
Buddy Emmons Dies
The pedal steel guitar player passed away on Wednesday (29Jul15), but no further details surrounding his death were available as WENN went to press. Emmons moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1955 aged...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2015
Always On My Mind Songwriter Wayne Carson Dies At 72
Carson died on Monday morning (20Jul15) after suffering a string of health issues, including congestive heart failure. He was best known as one of the co-writers of classic track Always On My...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2015
Willie Nelson To Receive 2015 Gershwin Prize
The Crazy hitmaker will be honoured with the top U.S. cultural accolade from officials at the Library of Congress in recognition of his career as a "musical explorer" who has "helped make country...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 July 2015
Florence + The Machine Scores First U.s. Number 1 Album
Florence Welch may be recovering from a broken foot, but she’s got even more good news to make her feel better, as the third Florence + The Machine album has entered the American charts at...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 June 2015
Willie Nelson To Cameo In Zoolander Sequel
The movie, Zoolander 2, is due for release in February next year (16), and filming started in Rome, Italy last month (April 15). Nelson has now revealed he has landed a small role...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2015
Willie Nelson's Daughter And Grand-nephew Seeking Funds For Roadie Film
Ben Dorcy has spent over six decades working with stars like John Wayne, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and Nelson, becoming the first inductee into the Roadie Hall of Fame. And...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2015
Willie Nelson Confesses To Smoking Pot On Roof Of White House
The singer/songwriter and longtime weed advocate makes the confession in his new memoir, It's A Long Story, which was released on Tuesday (05May15). In the tome, Nelson recalls the 1977 incident, which...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 May 2015
Neil Young Debuts New Band At Intimate California Gig
Young performed at SLO Brewing Co. with Willie Nelson's sons Lukas and Micah and Lukas' Promise of the Real bandmates Corey MCCorkmick and Anthony Logerfo. The singer-songwriter confirmed at the start of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2015
Willie Nelson Launching His Own Brand Of Marijuana In Some American States
Country music legend Willie Nelson has announced more details of his plans to roll out his own brand of marijuana. ‘Willie’s Reserve’, a company formed by Nelson, will sell ‘Willie Weed’ which he intends to...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 April 2015
Willie Nelson Launching Marijuana Line
The hitmaker announced plans to open up a chain of dispensaries throughout America last month (Apr15) and now Nelson is launching the company Willie's Reserve, through which he will release Willie Weed....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2015
Pink To Receive Songwriting Award
Pink is to receive the BMI President's Award for Songwriting.The 'Just Give Me A Reason' hitmaker has been named as the recipient of the prestigious accolade, which recognises ''outstanding achievement in songwriting and global impact...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2015
Willie Nelson Is Planning His Own Brand Of Weed And Shops Named 'Willie's Reserve'
Weed enthusiast and country music legend Willie Nelson is planning to launch his own brand of marijuana, as well as a chain of stores across the US in states where pot is legal. The 81...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 28 March 2015
Willie Nelson To Launch Chain Of Marijuana Stores
The 81 year old, who is a proud pot smoker, is planning to launch the dispensaries throughout America, where cannabis consumption has been decriminalised in many states for medicinal purposes. Nelson's business...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2015
Snoop Dogg Uses Sxsw Keynote Speech To Announce He's Developing Drama For Hbo
Rapper Snoop Dogg has announced he’s developing a new drama series for HBO, alongside director Allen Hughes and writer Rodney Barnes. The 43 year old made the announcement as he delivered the keynote address at...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 21 March 2015
Willie Nelson And Alison Krauss Revive Co-headlining Tour
Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss are reviving their co-headlining tour for a short U.S. trek this summer (15).The country music stars embarked on a joint venture last year (14), but the tour got off to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 February 2015
Willie Nelson To Star Alongside Charlotte Rampling In New Film
Country music veteran Willie Nelson is set to star alongside actress Charlotte Rampling in a new movie filmed on his private ranch in Texas.The singer has invited filmmaker Lian Lunson to shoot Waiting For the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 February 2015
Bob Dylan Honoured At Musicares Gala
Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson and Beck were among the stars who took to the stage to perform the songs of Bob Dylan at a charity gala honouring the veteran folk legend in Los Angeles on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 February 2015
Willie Nelson Pulls Out Of Stevie Wonder Tribute As Lady Gaga Signs On
Country legend Willie Nelson has pulled out of plans to honour Stevie Wonder at a Grammy Awards tribute show next month (Feb15) as Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande have been added to the line-up.No further...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2015
Former President Jimmy Carter To Fete Bob Dylan At Musicares Ceremony
Folk legend Bob Dylan will be presented with the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year honour from former U.S. president Jimmy Carter after receiving musical tributes from Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson and Jack White.The Lay...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 January 2015
Dave Grohl Explores Musical History
Dave Grohl explored the ''regional relevance of music'' while recording Foo Fighters' new album.The 'Monkey Wrench' rockers have travelled to various cities in the US to record tracks for their new album 'Sonic Highways' -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 October 2014
Neil Young And Willie Nelson Join Anti-keystone Concert
Rock veterans Neil Young and Willie Nelson are to play a concert in protest against the controversial Keystone Xl pipeline project.The pair will perform on a stage in a Nebraska cornfield earmarked for the proposal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2014
Willie Nelson's Plaits Up For Auction
Hair plaits that once belonged to country icon Willie Nelson are set to go under the hammer as part of a memorabilia auction in New York.The clumps of hair were cut off by Nelson in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2014
Jimmy Page Receives Honorary Doctorate
Jimmy Page has received an honorary doctorate at Boston's Berklee College of Music.The Led Zeppelin guitarist addressed the audience at the 7,000-capacity Agganis Arena on Friday (09.05.14) and wished fellow students good luck for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2014
Eric Clapton Honouring Late Pal J.j. Cale With New Tribute Album
Rocker Eric Clapton has recruited pals Willie Nelson, Tom Petty and John Mayer for tracks on a new tribute album to honour late singer/songwriter J.J. Cale.The Wonderful Tonight hitmaker has arranged for an all-star line-up...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 May 2014
Alison Krauss Axes Concerts Over Health Issue
Country star Alison Krauss has axed seven shows on her joint tour with Willie Nelson to receive treatment for an "urgent" health issue.The singer/songwriter has postponed fives dates on the trek and cancelled two more...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2014
Willie Nelson: How Many 81 Years Olds Do You Know With A Black Belt?
Willie Nelson’s remarkable life notched up another typically astounding anecdote recently as the country music legend picked up his fifth degree and a black belt in the martial art of Gong Kwon Yu Sul, and...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2014
Willie Nelson's Stolen Armadillo And 5 Other Famous Victims Of Theft
Willie Nelson suffered a fright this week when his stuffed Armadillo, Ol’Dillo was stolen after a Las Vegas concert. Luckily for the country legend, his toy mascot was returned to him on Tuesday morning by...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 08 April 2014
Willie Nelson's Stuffed Armadillo, Ol'dillo, Returned After Kidnapping
Willie Nelson's stuffed armadillo has been returned after it was taken from a concert in Las Vegas.Willie Nelson's stuffed armadillo disappeared from a concert in Las Vegas.The 80-year-old country singer allegedly has the stuffed armadillo...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2014
Willie Nelson Among Inaugural Inductees To Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame
Willie Nelson and late blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble will be the inaugural inductees into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in Texas.Organisers of the Tv concert series have...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2014
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