News Archive


Jailed Pussy Riot Singer ‘Found in Hospital’

Friday, November 15th, 2013

The husband of jailed Pussy Riot band member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has told the BBC that he has spoken to her for the first time since she went missing 26 days ago.

Pyotr Verzilov said his wife was in a prison hospital in western Siberia.

He said she was undergoing tests for ‘various...

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Susan Boyle Returns to School

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

The Scots singer, who filmed a nativity play with 120 pupils at St Rose of Lima School in Glasgow’s east end last month, returned for the world premiere of the video for her duet with legend Elvis Presley.

And the children loved the black-and-white film for O Come, All Ye Faithful so much...

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Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Trial Date Set

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

A date has been set for the trial of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins on sexual offences including raping a baby.

Mr Watkins, 35, from Pontypridd, appeared at a pre-trial review at Cardiff Crown Court via video link from Parc prison, Bridgend.

The court heard his trial due to last three...

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Motorhead Singer Lemmy Has Pacemaker Fitted

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

Hellraising rocker Lemmy has had a pacemaker fitted after a warning from doctors. Lemmy’s treatment was revealed by bandmate Phil Campbell, 52.

He said the Motorhead wild man was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat after decades of hard living. Doctors told Lemmy, 67, to get the pacemaker...

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Could Abba Be About To Reform?

Monday, November 11th, 2013

Agnetha Faltskog has revealed that the Swedish group are considering reforming more than 30 years after their acrimonious split.

The 63-year-old said they are thinking about marking the 40th anniversary of their first big hit Waterloo next year with a concert.

‘Of course it’s something...

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Celine Dion Dead? Hoax Does Not Sit Well With Singer

Sunday, November 10th, 2013

A number of Facebook posts suggesting that Celine Dion is dead, having been killed in a sudden and tragic accident, are making the online rounds.

They are not true. And she is not happy about it.

The Canadian singer said that the death rumors make her “a little mad” (this...

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Eminem Lands Four Singles in Hot 100 Top 20

Saturday, November 9th, 2013

Eminem notched a few more Billboard chart accomplishments this week upon the release of his eighth studio album, The Marhsall Mathers LP 2:

Not only did he score his first first number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, but he became the first artist since the Beatles in 1964 to place...

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Jay Z Sued Over Alleged Sample in ‘Run This Town’

Friday, November 8th, 2013

A record label representing the now-deceased R&B artist Eddie Bo has filed a copyright claim against Jay Z for allegedly using Bo’s 1969 funk single “Hook & Sling Part 1” without permission, according to New York Daily News.

The label, TufAmerica, claims the sample...

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Lady Gaga To Sing In Outer Space

Thursday, November 7th, 2013

Lady Gaga will embark on a space mission with Virgin Galactic flights and is planning to have vocal training to ensure she can still hit the correct notes in a gravity-free environment.

A source told Us Weekly magazine: ‘She has to do a month of vocal training because of the atmosphere.

‘[This...

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Singer Lorde Slams The Voice And X Factor

Wednesday, November 6th, 2013

Pop sensation Lorde has voiced her dismay over popular reality singing competitions.

‘I’m glad I was allowed to develop and work on my talent,’ the 16-year-old New Zealander said, ‘unlike many singers today who think the answer is starring on a reality or talent show.’

‘Shows...

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Video of Jimmy Somerville joining in with a busker

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

A street performer in Berlin was singing a song by eighties pop group Bronski Beat when the band’s former lead singer, Jimmy Somerville, just happened to be walking past with his dog. He joined the busker and together they busted out an awesome rendition of Smalltown Boy.

Bronski Beat...

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Norfolk-Born Singer Set To Perform On Chris Evans’ Radio Show

Monday, November 4th, 2013

A former King’s Lynn and Taverham schoolgirl turned military musician will continue her remarkable journey when she sings to eight million people on national radio next week.

Ellie Red, who attended Whitefriars Primary School, will be performing her charity single Feels Like Home on Chris...

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Lady Gaga arrives at TV studios wearing a huge feathered headpiece

Sunday, November 3rd, 2013

The 27-year-old singer was pictured leaving a TV studio in London wearing a ridiculously high feathered headpiece – which made it rather difficult for her to get in and out of cars and doorways.

The black Louis Vuitton accessory resembled a peacock’s tail and certainly made Gaga...

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Amos Lee: the singer who blows away Adele

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

Amos Lee has been called ‘a magnificent singer’ by Adele and his new album Mountains Of Sorrow, Rivers Of Song also reflects his growing maturity as a songwriter.

Amos Lee has a voice that is something special. Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams and Paul Simon are fans and Adele, who...

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Singer Kelly Clarkson ties the knot in Tennessee

Friday, November 1st, 2013

Pop singer Kelly Clarkson, the first contestant to win the Fox singing competition “American Idol,” married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in a ceremony this month in Tennessee.

The 31-year-old Grammy winner announced the news and posted a picture in a Twitter message.

The...

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