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Brian May Debates With Russell Brand At Film Screening
The veteran musician was in the audience for a showing of Brand's film The Emperor's New Clothes at the Hackney Picturehouse in east London. May has been campaigning to encourage Brits to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2015
Sacha Baron-cohen 'Didn't Fit As Freddie Mercury'
Sacha Baron-Cohen wasn't cast as Freddie Mercury because he wasn't ''at heart an actor''. Roger Taylor, who played the drums in the iconic band Queen, has revealed he opted against casting the 'Borat' actor...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 April 2015
Brian May Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery
The Queen guitarist went in for the procedure on Friday (10Apr15) and must wear protective dark glasses for a week after the operation on doctor's orders. In a post on Twitter.com, he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2015
Brian May Says Sacha Baron Cohen Won't Be Playing Freddie Mercury In Queen Biopic
Well it was a good idea while it lasted, but it appears Sacha Baron Cohen will not be playing Freddie Mercury in the upcoming Queen biopic after all, guitarist Brian May has confirmed. Queen’s long...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 March 2015
Brian May Denies Sacha Baron Cohen Will Star In Freddie Mercury Biopic
The Borat star originally agreed to play the late Queen frontman, but dropped out due to creative differences with the band's remaining members, and Skyfall star Ben Whishaw was subsequently linked to the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 March 2015
Sacha Baron Cohen Will Play Freddie Mercury In Upcoming Queen Biopic
Sacha Baron Cohen has been confirmed as playing Freddie Mercury in a upcoming Queen biopic, according to the band’s manager Jim Beach. Beach, who has managed the band since 1978, made the announcement on Thursday...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 March 2015
Brian May Launches Political Campaign Group
The Queen guitarist decided against running as an independent candidate in the U.K. general election in May (15), and instead set up activist organisation Common Decency to call for a reform to the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 March 2015
Elton John, Paul Mccartney And Rod Steward To Headline Ve Day Concert
The stars are set to perform at the 1940s-themed gig, which commemorates the end of the Second World War in 1945, at London's Horse Guards Parade on 9 May (15). The wartime...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 March 2015
Brian May Considers Politics
Queen star Brian May is considering a political run as an independent candidate at the upcoming U.K. general election.The guitarist's agent Phil Symes tells Britain's The Mirror newspaper the 67 year old is frustrated by...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 February 2015
Queen And Adam Lambert World Tour In Progress Following Birmingham Barclaycard Arena Show! [Photos]
Queen are by far one of the most recognisable and celebrated bands of all time. Yet, after the tragic passing of lead singer Freddie Mercury, the two remaining members of band (Brian May and Roger...
By Stephen Caswell in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2015
Adam Lambert Wants To Honour Freddie Mercury
Adam Lambert wants to keep Freddie Mercury's ''memory alive'' when he performs with Queen.The former 'American Idol' star sings with the legendary band live and has won rave reviews for his performances as the group's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 January 2015
Brian May Praises Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert ''can sing higher than even Freddie'' according to Brian May.The 67-year-old Queen guitarist has praised the former 'American Idol' contestant - who has collaborated with Brian and drummer Roger Taylor since 2011 -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 December 2014
Freddie Mercury Angered By Jacko's Chimp
Freddie Mercury stormed out of recording sessions with Michael Jackson because he insisted on bringing his pet chimp to the studio. The two late music icons came together nearly 30 years ago to duet on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 November 2014
Jake Bruce Was Grateful For 'Miraculous' Liver Transplant
Jack Bruce was grateful for the ''miraculous'' liver transplant which reinvigorated his life in the months before his passing.The Cream legend - who passed away at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia yesterday (25.10.14) aged...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2014
Queen Set For Glastonbury?
Queen are in line to headline Glastonbury Festival.The legendary rock band - which sees newest frontman Adam Lambert joined by founding members Brian May and Roger Taylor - is wanted by the event organisers, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2014
Michael Jackson And Freddie Mercury Duet To Appear On New Queen Album
Queen Forever, a new album being compiled by Queen’s guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, will feature a previously unreleased duet between frontman Freddie Mercury and the King of Pop Michael Jackson.Queen's Roger Taylor...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 20 September 2014
Queen To Release Michael Jackson Collaboration
Queen are to release a track they recorded with Michael Jackson on their new compilation album.The legendary 'Bohemian Rhapsody' band's frontman, Freddie Mercury, died in 1991 but new recordings have now emerged which feature the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 September 2014
Queen Release Limited-edition Vodka
Queen have created the ''perfect tribute'' to Freddie Mercury - a bottle of vodka.The 'Bohemian Rhapsody' group have teamed up with Stoli spirits producer SPI to mark the 40th anniversary of their hit single 'Killer...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
Brian May: 'Adam Lambert Has Woken Queen Up'
Queen star Brian May has credited the band's new frontman Adam Lambert with reinvigorating himself and Roger Taylor on tour.The guitarist suggested the Lambert experiment might be Queen's last hurrah just before he stepped in...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2014
Queen, Adam Lambert Blast Off With Bombastic Tour Opener
Queen and Adam Lambert have managed to ace the nerve-wracking first night of their tour in North America, rocking Chicago's United Center to its foundations with a bombastic rock show to surpass all others. Combining...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2014
Brian May Lands Ethical Award For Badger Campaign
Rock legend Brian May has been honoured with an award for his efforts to protect British wildlife.The Queen guitarist has been handed the 2014 Observer Ethical Award for Campaigner of the Year after leading the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 June 2014
Jimmy Page's Daughter Launches Exhibition Of Rock Star Portraits
Rock legend Jimmy Page's photographer daughter has launched a new exhibition featuring her shots of guitar greats like her dad, Slash and Brian May.Scarlet Page's Resonators show, which started at the Royal Albert Hall in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 March 2014
Freddie Mercury Biopic Parts Ways With Dexter Fletcher
Director Dexter Fletcher has walked out on Sony's Freddy Mercury movie, meaning it's back to the drawing board for a project that has already suffered numerous setbacks. Fletcher, who landed the gig after his work...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2014
Queen Announce Tour With Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert will tour with Queen this summer. The 'American Idol' 2009 winner, who has performed with the band in the past, will join guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor on a 19-date tour,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 March 2014
Brian May Argues With Vet Over Badger Cull Ruling On U.k. Tv
Brian May became embroiled in a heated debate with a veterinary surgeon on a U.K. morning show after an independent panel ruled last year's (13) badger cull was ineffective and inhumane.The Queen rocker was fiercely...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 February 2014
Brian May Criticises Britain's Princes Over Hunting
Queen rocker and animal rights activist Brian May has criticised Britain's Princes William and Harry for embracing hunting while also launching an anti-poaching campaign.Prince William hit headlines earlier this month (Feb14) when pictures of him...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 February 2014
Queen To Play With Adam Lambert In Us
Queen are expected to play gigs in America this summer with Adam Lambert. Brian May has revealed the band - which also features Roger Taylor - are still working together and planning to perform with...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 February 2014
Brian May Has Good News On Cancer Tests
Brian May has had ''good reports'' back after undergoing several tests for cancer over the festive period. The 66-year-old guitarist - who had a knee replacement last year - was urged to go for MRI...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 January 2014
Phil Everly Remembered By Sir Tim Rice, Nancy Sinatra, Eric Idle And More Following Passing
Phil Everly sadly passed away on Friday, 3 January, leaving the entertainment world in shock at the sudden and unexpected passing of one half of the music world's most celebrated and influential musical duos. Phil...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 05 January 2014
Brian May In Cancer Scare Over Christmas
Brian May has undergone several tests for cancer over the festive period. The 66-year-old guitarist - who had a knee replacement earlier this year - has taken to his website to reveal he has been...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 December 2013
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