Latest Phil Spector News
Cher Stunned Phil Spector With Cheeky Response To His Sex Proposition: ‘I Said I Would – For Money!’
Cher almost sent Phil Spector "off his chair" when she told him she'd have sex with him – but only for cash.The 'Believe' hitmaker was 17 when she sang backing vocals on 'Christmas (Baby Please...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2023
Twitter Reacts To Unforgivable Headlines Surrounding The Death Of Convicted Murderer Phil Spector
With the news that Phil Spector - convicted murderer of Lana Clarkson - has passed away at the age of 81 due to COVID-19 complications, many headlines have displayed shocking ignorance and insensitivity by choosing...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 18 January 2021
Phil Spector Dies Aged 81 Of Coronavirus Complications
Phil Spector has died aged 81 of coronavirus complications.The legendary music producer - who worked with some of the world's biggest artists including Tina Turner, The Beatles and The Ramones and was the creator of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2021
Little Suspicions Give The Best Description Of Their Sound We've Ever Heard [Exclusive]
British indie-rock four-piece Little Suspicions give a unique insight into their sound in a new interview with Contactmusic. They also open up about COVID-19 has affected their musical plans, and release a new single entitled...
By Staff Writer in Music / Festivals on 27 October 2020
Phil Spector's Wife's Lawyer Disputes Spending Claims
It was revealed over the weekend (23-24Apr16) that the music mogul had filed for divorce from Rachelle, his wife of almost ten years, while he is serving a jail sentence at California Health...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 April 2016
Jefferson Airplane Stars Refused To Sign With Weird Phil Spector
Band founder Marty Balin admits he and his pals refused to sign with any label until they'd met Spector, but the eventual encounter was not what they thought it would be. Balin...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 October 2015
Darlene Love Reworks River Deep After Producer Phil Spector 'Buried' The Vocals On The Original
Bruce Springsteen's sidekick Steven Van Zandt took over production duties on new album Introducing Darlene Love and agreed the classic Spector track was in need of a revamp. Love tells Rolling Stone...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2015
Ronnie Spector Credits Bruce Springsteen With Saving Her Life
Sixties singer Ronnie Spector has credited Bruce Springsteen and his guitarist Steven Van Zandt with saving her from total destruction after she walked out on her husband Phil Spector.The Ronettes star left the legendary music...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2015
Phil Spector Moved To Hospital Prison
Jailed music mogul Phil Spector has been moved to a prison dedicated to the treatment of inmates with long-term health issues.The pioneering producer, 74, who is serving 19-years-to-life for shooting actress Lana Clarkson dead at...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 August 2014
Ronnie Spector: 'I Don't Like Kanye West'
Phil Spector's ex-wife Ronnie has taken aim at Kanye West in a new interview, revealing she thinks the outspoken rapper is a "d**k".The R&B icon, who fronted girl band The Ronettes, was asked for her...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 November 2013
Phil Spector's Daughter Details Harrowing Prison Visits
Phil Spector's daughter has written a harrowing account of visiting her father in prison, detailing the "dismal" conditions and her fears the incarcerated music mogul is wasting away behind bars.The 73-year-old producer is serving 19...
By WENN on 16 July 2013
Al Pacino As Phil Spector - "I Would Sit For Hours Just Looking At Phil Talking About Things"
Al Pacino stars alongside Helen Mirren as Phil Spector – the infamous American record producer and songwriter – in David Mamet’s controversial new drama for HBO. The TV movie surrounds the shooting of Lana Clarkson,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 July 2013
Phil Spector's Wife Turns Love Letters Into New Songs
Incarcerated music mogul Phil Spector's wife has turned love letters she has received from the producer from behind bars into songs for a new Ep.Rachelle Spector, who maintains her husband is innocent of the murder...
By WENN on 22 March 2013
Lana Clarkson's Former Publicist Furious Over Phil Spector Movie
Lana Clarkson's former publicist has accused the makers of an upcoming Phil Spector biopic of casting doubt on the music producer's conviction for killing the actress.Al Pacino plays the hitmaker as he stands trial for...
By WENN on 21 March 2013
Al Pacino Left With A Stoop After Playing Phil Spector
Hollywood legend Al Pacino was left with a stoop after spending months hunched over to play incarcerated music mogul Phil Spector in a new Tv movie.The Godfather star went to great lengths to adopt the...
By WENN on 18 March 2013
Silent Clarkson Vigil To Greet Phil Spector Movie Guests
Friends and relatives of tragic actress Lana Clarkson are planning to protest outside the premiere screening of Al Pacino's new Tv movie Phil Spector on Thursday evening (14Mar13).The Friends of Lana Clarkson group will be...
By WENN on 14 March 2013
Helen Mirren Turned To Husband For Phil Spector Information
Helen Mirren turned to her filmmaker husband for help after she was cast as Bette Midler's replacement in a new Phil Spector biopic - because he once worked for the disgraced music mogul.The actress portrays...
By World Entertainment News Network on 08 January 2013
Al Pacino Refused To Meet Phil Spector Before Portraying Him On Screen
Al Pacino can certainly be described as a method actor when it comes to getting under the skin of the characters he is about to portray.However, despite taking on the role of former record producer...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 January 2013
The Beach Boys Announce New Album As Tour Begins
The Beach Boys will release their first original album in more than two decades later this year. The reunited band, featuring Brian Wilson and Mike Love, are putting the finishing touches to the new record,...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
Noel Gallagher Suffers Hair Abuse
Noel Gallagher has had his trademark indie hairstyle abused by a complete stranger.The 44-year-old High Flying Birds star - who is currently on tour in America - admits he was left gobsmacked when a man...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 April 2012
Brian Wilson's 'Amazing' Psychedelic Tracks
Brian Wilson's "output was amazing" when he was heavily into psychedelic drugs. The Beach Boys member developed bizarre beliefs - such as producer Phil Spector trying to murder him - and became so paranoid he...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 November 2011
Lana Clarkson's Friends Still Upset With Mamet Over Phil Spector Film
Friends and family of tragic actress Lana Clarkson are demanding to know why a new TV movie about record producer Phil Spector's lengthy murder trial is on lockdown.Spector was convicted of Clarkson's 2003 murder in...
By WENN on 21 September 2011
Helen Mirren Against Young People Getting Plastic Surgery
Helen Mirren is against young people getting plastic surgery and thinks it is "horrific" when they do.Speaking to InStyle magazine, the OSCAR-winning actress said "The only thing I don't like on young people is plastic...
By Lew Irwin on 27 August 2011
Helen Mirren Beats Elle Macpherson To 'Body Of The Year'
Helen Mirren, the 66-year-old British actress, has fended off stiff competition to win the LA Fitness award for 'Body of the Year'. The Oscar-winner gained a total of 17.65% of the vote, putting her well...
By WENN on 01 August 2011
Dame Helen Mirren Ignores Protesters' Pleas To Pull Out Of Phil Spector Movie
Dame Helen Mirren has ignored calls to drop out of an upcoming biopic about disgraced music mogul Phil Spector.The veteran British actress prompted outrage among friends of Spector's victim, murdered actress Lana Clarkson, after signing...
By WENN on 31 July 2011
Bette Midler Replaced By Helen Mirren After Back Injury
Bette Midler has been replaced by British actress Helen Mirren on Hbo's upcoming Phil Spector biopic, according to The Wrap. Midler was forced to pull out of the project last week after suffering a herniated...
By WENN on 19 July 2011
Injured Bette Midler Pulls Out Of Phil Spector Biopic
Veteran entertainer Bette Midler has pulled out of her role as music mogul Phil Spector's attorney in a new TV movie after injuring her back.The singer/actress was cast as Linda Kenney Baden in May (11)...
By WENN on 13 July 2011
Phil Spector Lawyers Want Appeal Rejection Reconsidered
Phil Spector is refusing to give up his fight for freedom - he has instructed his lawyers to continue appealing his murder conviction after his latest bid was rejected earlier this month (May11).The imprisoned record...
By WENN on 18 May 2011
Pink Floyd Reunite Onstage
Surviving Pink Floyd members Roger Waters, Nick Mason and David Gilmour were reunited onstage last night (12.05.11).The guitarist and drummer of the legendary psychedelic rockers joined Roger for his solo concert rendition of the group's...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 May 2011
Phil Spector Loses Appeal
A panel of California appeals judges have upheld Phil Spector's murder conviction, insisting the record producer received a fair trial.They unanimously rejected an appeal of his 2009 murder conviction on Monday (02May11). After a mistrial,...
By WENN on 02 May 2011
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