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American Idol Recap: Impressive Night From The Final Six
The first half of last night's American Idol episode (April 25, 2012) was a Queen-themed affair, with the contestants brushing off their finest Freddie Mercury impressions. The remaining six performers knew that they had to...
By Lew Irwin on 26 April 2012
Soto To Front New Queen Tribute Tour
Former Journey singer Jeff Scott Soto is to front a new Queen tribute band recruited by drummer Roger Taylor.The Queen Extravaganza will hit the road for 25 dates in Quebec, Canada next month (May12). Soto...
By WENN on 10 April 2012
Brian May Blasts 'Humiliating' Tv Talent Show
Queen guitarist Brian May has branded British talent series Don'T Stop Me Now "cheap" and "humiliating" and accused the judges of deliberately embarrassing the acts.The programme features wannabe stars trying to impress the panel, and...
By WENN on 19 March 2012
Adele Overtakes Michael Jackson On All-time Bestsellers List
Adele 's phenomenal chart success has been great news not only for herself, her fans probably the commercial music industry as a whole, but it's also pleased a great deal of statistics nuts, the sort...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
Brian May: 'Mercury Would Give Lambert Seal Of Approval'
Queen rocker Brian May is adamant late legend Freddie Mercury would give singer Adam Lambert the "seal of approval" as the flamboyant star prepares to front the band at an upcoming U.K. festival.The former American...
By WENN on 21 February 2012
Lambert Clears Up Queen Reports
Adam Lambert has cleared up reports he is the new frontman of Queen, insisting remarks he made about joining the We Will Rock You stars were "taken out of context".In a recent interview, the pop...
By WENN on 05 February 2012
Queen Frontman To Be Former 'Idol' Winner Adam Lambert?
Adam Lambert has claimed that he'll be fronting a reunited Queen as it was reported that the rock legends will be headlining the UK's Sonisphere Festival this coming summer. As frontman of Queen, Freddie Mercury...
By Lew Irwin on 03 February 2012
Lambert Is Queen's New Frontman
Adam Lambert has confirmed he is set to join Queen as the band's new frontman for a tour this summer (12).The star was joined by original group members Brian May and Roger Taylor during his...
By WENN on 03 February 2012
Dappy Wants May-customised Guitar
British rapper Dappy wants Queen legend Brian May to make him a guitar after hearing how the rock legend crafted his first instrument out of an old fireplace.The unlikely pair has teamed up to collaborate...
By WENN on 18 January 2012
Madonna Hints At Stage Musical
Madonna looks set to follow in the footsteps of Abba and Queen by allowing a musical featuring her hit songs to hit the stage.The Material Girl is open to having her songs written into a...
By WENN on 13 January 2012
May Dresses As Santa At We Will Rock You
Brian May got into the festive spirit by dressing up as Father Christmas to surprise fans at the Queen musical We Will Rock You in London on Monday (26Dec11).The British rocker donned a wig, hat...
By WENN on 28 December 2011
Taylor: 'There's No New Queen Album With Mercury's Unfinished Songs'
Roger Taylor has ruined Queen fans' Christmas by dismissing reports suggesting he and bandmate Brian May are working on a new album featuring unfinished Freddie Mercury songs.The drummer admits there are a handful of songs...
By World Entertainment News Network on 02 December 2011
Anita Dobson Refuses To Be Photographed During Interview
Anita Dobson has riled radio bosses by refusing to be photographed for Bbc Radio 5 Live's website. The former Eastenders star was discussing her stint in Strictly Come Dancing on Rachel Burden's show last Friday...
By WENN on 25 November 2011
Amelia Lily's Return To The X-factor Sparks 'Fixed' Claims
Amelia Lily has returned to the X-factor after having been voted back in by the public. However, according to The Daily Mail, speculation has been rife that ITV had fixed the vote to get Amelia...
By Lew Irwin on 13 November 2011
Selena Gomez Drinks Oil Before Going On Stage
Selena Gomez, girlfriend of Justin Bieber and hugely successful singer and actress in her own right, has admitted to a somewhat bizarre habit before going on stage to sing. The 19 year old drinks oil...
By World Entertainment News Network on 31 October 2011
May Slams Dancing Judge
Queen legend Brian May has criticised a judge on Britain's Strictly Come Dancing for insulting his actress wife Anita Dobson on the TV talent show.Dobson has been showing off her fancy footwork on the U.K....
By WENN on 20 October 2011
Gaga To Front Queen?
Lady Gaga is in talks with Queen guitarist Brian May to take over as the band's new lead singer.Original frontman Freddie Mercury died in 1991 and Paul Rodgers took on vocal duties for the group...
By WENN on 06 October 2011
Queen Honoured At Bmi Awards
British rockers Queen were honoured with the coveted Icon Award at the Bmi Awards in London on Tuesday night (04Oct11).Bandmembers Brian May and Roger Taylor were on hand to collect the trophy at the event,...
By WENN on 05 October 2011
We Are The Champions Is The Catchiest Song Ever In New Study
Queen's rock anthem We Are The Champions has been named the catchiest song of all time in a new scientific survey.Musicologists at Goldsmiths University in England spent months researching what makes a song memorable and...
By WENN on 03 October 2011
Taylor Wants Queen Reunion With Rodgers At Olympics
Queen drummer Roger Taylor is hoping for a reunion with the band's former frontman Paul Rodgers as part of next year's (12) London Olympic Games.Rodgers took on vocal duties alongside Taylor and guitarist Brian May...
By WENN on 20 September 2011
Roger Taylor Launches Talent Search To Find Musicians For Tribute Show
Queen star Roger Taylor has launched a new talent search to find musicians worthy of carrying out an upcoming tribute show.The drummer has invited aspiring stars to submit video auditions, which will be judged by...
By WENN on 19 September 2011
May Joins Melanie Chisholm For Charity Queen Tribute
Former Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm channelled her inner Freddie Mercury on Tuesday night (13Sep11) when she teamed up with Queen rocker Brian May to perform two of the band's classic hits.Chisholm and the veteran...
By WENN on 14 September 2011
Brian May Pays Tribute To Mercury On His 65th Birthday
Rocker Brian May has paid a touching tribute to his late Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury on what would have been his 65th birthday.The rock legend, who died in 1991 from Aids-related pneumonia, would have turned...
By WENN on 05 September 2011
Way Befriended Queen Star May Over Bad Gig Stories
Queen star Brian May agreed to join My Chemical Romance onstage at the Reading Festival on Friday night (26Aug11) after learning his classic rock group had inspired frontman Gerard Way to return to the event...
By WENN on 30 August 2011
Tyler's Grandson Has Queen Obsession
Rocker Steven Tyler's grandson is obsessed with Queen.The Aerosmith star's actress daughter, Liv Tyler, can't believe her son Milo is so into the music of Freddie Mercury and Brian May. She says, "He knows, like,...
By WENN on 30 June 2011
Queen Star Taylor Is Partially Deaf
Queen drummer Roger Taylor has revealed years of playing loud music has left him partially deaf and reliant on hearing aids.The 61-year-old musician has spoken about his dramatic hearing loss for the first time, confirming...
By World Entertainment News Network on 29 May 2011
Baron Cohen Pushed Brian May Into Mercury Film
Queen rocker Brian May only decided to green-light a movie portraying his late bandmate Freddie Mercury after Sacha Baron Cohen spent years "pushing" the guitarist to agree.Last year (10) it was announced the Borat star...
By WENN on 27 April 2011
Roger Taylor And Brian May Launch Queen Anniversary Exhibit
Rock icons ROGER TAYLOR and BRIAN MAY have marked QUEEN's 40th anniversary by opening a new London exhibition documenting the band's early years.Stormtroopers in Stilettos takes fans back in time to the group's first five...
By WENN on 27 February 2011
Queen's Anniversary Bittersweet For Taylor
ROGER TAYLOR has been battling his emotions in the run-up to QUEEN's 40th anniversary as he recalls the "pain" and feuds behind the band's hit albums.The drummer is teaming up with guitarist Brian May to...
By WENN on 25 February 2011
Mott The Hoople Taught Queen How To Rock
QUEEN stars BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR credit MOTT THE HOOPLE with inspiring them to embrace their flamboyance and become fully-fledged rock stars in the 1970s.The Bohemian Rhapsody hitmakers were Mott the Hoople's opening act...
By WENN on 21 February 2011
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