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Jools Holland Announces Star-studded Lp Featuring Tom Jones And David Gilmour
Herbie Hancock, David Gilmour, and Sir Tom Jones are featured on Jools Holland's upcoming album, 'PIANOLA. PIANO & FRIENDS'.The 63-year-old bandleader-and-pianist is joined by his iconic musician friends on the upcoming collection in homage to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2021
Sting Duets Album Delayed
Sting has delayed the release of his new album.The Police singer has pushed back 'Duets' to March 2021 due to manufacturing delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The record had been set for release on November...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 November 2020
Sophia Loren Dismayed By Selfie Culture
Sophia Loren hates selfie culture.The 81-year-old screen icon is dismayed by the credence given to social media and the fact people can be famous for having millions of Twitter or Instagram followers.Sophia feels relieved she...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 October 2015
Quincy Jones To Be Honoured For Philanthropic Efforts
The 82 year old will receive the Herbie Hancock Humanitarian Award in recognition of spearheading the production of benefit recordings for African famine relief and victims of Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged America's East...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2015
Jazz Mogul Bruce Lundvall Dead At 79
Bruce Lundvall, a former CEO at Blue Note Records, passed away on Tuesday (19May15) in a New Jersey hospital after failing to regain consciousness following recent surgery, according to his biographer Dan Ouellette....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2015
Herbie Hancock And Chick Corea Touring Together Again After 37 Years
Jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea are reuniting to embark on their first tour together in 37 years.The renowned musicians and longtime friends will kick off a joint world tour of piano concerts in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2015
Pharrell Williams Explains The Reasons Behind His Son's Name, Rocket.
Pharrell Williams, the hip-hop artist best known for the Oscar-nominated single 'Happy', revealed the meaning behind the name of his son Rocket Ayer, born in 2008. The name serves as a homage to Williams' favourite...
By Steven Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 April 2014
Snoop Dogg And John Kerry Living A Boss' Life In The White House [Video]
The Obama administration has seen some unlikely celebrity allies rub shoulders with the political elite, yet the recent encounter between Secretary of State John Kerry and Snoop Lion, aka Snoop Doggy Dogg, aka Snoopzilla, might...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 December 2013
Stevie Wonder Performs Classic 1976 Album In Full At Charity Gig
Stevie Wonder turned his annual holiday benefit into a star-studded affair on Saturday (21Dec13) as he performed his classic double album Songs In The Key Of Life in its entirety, with a little help from...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2013
Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Shirley Maclaine To Be Honored By Kennedy Center
This year's Kennedy Center honorees include Singer/ songwriter Billy Joel, pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, musician Carlos Santana, and actress Shirley MacLaine, and opera soprano Martina Arroyo: all who will be honored in a fabulous...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 September 2013
Herbie Hancock Leads All-star Jazz Line-up For Charity Gala
Legendary pianist Herbie Hancock led an all-star line-up including Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding at a charity benefit concert in New York on Thursday (13Dec12).The musicians were later joined by...
By WENN on 18 December 2012
Herbie Hancock To Release Memoir
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock is set to give fans an insight into his life by releasing his memoir.The veteran musician has enjoyed a stellar career as one of the pioneers of jazz, scooping a staggering...
By WENN on 11 April 2012
Herbie Hancock To Launch International Jazz Day
Veteran musician Herbie Hancock is set to launch a new initiative to celebrate jazz across the globe with a star-studded concert series featuring Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas.The legendary pianist, who is...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Revered Rock Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies, Aged 64
The revered rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose has passed away, aged 64, BBC News reports today (March 5, 2012). According to his booking agent Jim Douglas, Ronnie died at his California home on Saturday (March 3,...
By Lew Irwin on 05 March 2012
Jennifer Hudson & Herbie Hancock For Obama's Birthday Fundraiser
Herbie Hancock and Jennifer Hudson will help U.S. President Barack Obama celebrate his 50th birthday with a concert on Wednesday (03Aug11).The American leader, who turns 50 on Thursday (04Aug11), will mark his big day with...
By WENN on 03 August 2011
Herbie Hancock Made A U.n. Goodwill Ambassador
Jazz icon Herbie Hancock has been appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.The celebrated musician, founder of The International Committee of Artists for Peace, was named the organisation's latest celebrity ambassador for the United Nations Educational,...
By WENN on 22 July 2011
Herbie Hancock To Premiere Miles Davis Tribute Concert In Istanbul
Turkey's Istanbul International Jazz Festival has landed a pair of firsts - Paul Simon will make his first appearance in the country when he closes the event next month (Jul11) and Herbie Hancock will debut...
By WENN on 30 June 2011
Eminem Gets 10 Grammy Nominations
Eminem leads the 2011 Grammy nominations, with nods in 10 categories.The 'Not Afraid' rapper is in the running for some of the most prestigious prizes at the annual ceremony, including Album of the Year, Song...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2010
Cosby Joins Hancock's Birthday Concert Celebrations
Comedian BILL COSBY will help to celebrate pianist HERBIE HANCOCK's 70th birthday at an upcoming concert held in the jazz icon's honour.The gig, part of New York's CareFusion Jazz Festival, is set to feature The...
By WENN on 01 March 2010
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