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Ricky Wilson 'Hurt' By Kaiser Chiefs Jibes
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson found jokes about the band "hurtful" after they were branded "very uncool".The 46-year-old singer believes the group were considered "very cool" for a short period after shooting to fame in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 March 2024
Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson 'Dreads' Going On Tour
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson "dreads" going on tour.The 'I Predict a Riot' hitmaker hates the idea of getting out on the road but knows he will have a good time when he is on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 March 2024
Kaiser Chiefs Announce New Album, Share Song Co-written By Nile Rodgers
Kaiser Chiefs have announced their new record, 'Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album'.Ricky Wilson and co have also shared the new single 'Feeling Alright', which is co-written by none other than Nile Rodgers.Of 'Feeling Alright', Ricky...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2023
Ricky Wilson Apologises To Kaiser Chiefs Fans After 'Relying On Old Drinking Habits' For London Gig
Ricky Wilson has apologised for letting fans down at a gig over the weekend after falling on "old drinking habits".The Kaiser Chiefs frontman - who revealed three years ago that he had quit drinking -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 November 2022
Girls Aloud Won’T Sing Together In Tribute To Sarah Harding When They Reunite At Charity Gala In Her Memory
Kimberley Walsh says Girls Aloud will not sing together in tribute to Sarah Harding when they reunite at a charity gala in memory of their late bandmate.The 40-year-old told The Sun on Sunday night (02.10.22)...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 October 2022
Ricky Wilson Has A UKulele Signed By Sir Paul Mccartney
Ricky Wilson has a ukulele signed by Sir Paul McCartney.The 44-year-old rock star - who shot to fame as lead singer of The Kaiser Chiefs alongside Andrew White, Simon Rix, Nick Baines, Vijay Mistry and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2022
Ricky Wilson: Taylor Swift's Shake It Off Got Me Through Lockdown
Ricky Wilson claims he listened to Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' "15 times a day" to get through the COVID-19 lockdown.The Kaiser Chiefs frontman has revealed the one song that he had on repeat to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 February 2022
Kaiser Chiefs Recording With Nile Rodgers
Kaiser Chiefs are recording new music with Nile Rodgers.The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmakers have been hard at work on their eighth album and frontman Ricky Wilson has been penning new songs with the Chic...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 November 2021
Ricky Wilson Slams Anti-vaxxers Who Booed Him At Isle Of Wight
Ricky Wilson has hit back at anti-vaxxers who booed him during the Kaiser Chiefs' Isle of Wight Festival performance. The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmaker caused a stir when he listed off the manufacturers of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 September 2021
Ricky Wilson Pens Album For Children
Ricky Wilson is to release an album for children.The Kaiser Chiefs frontman ended up penning a collection of songs for young ears after the novel he was trying to write naturally ended up rhyming.Ricky told...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 July 2021
Peter Andre Writes New Music With Ricky Wilson
Peter Andre has been writing with Ricky Wilson.The ‘Behind Closed Doors’ hitmaker is hard at work on his next album, with his latest collaborator being the Kaiser Chiefs frontman, and the 48-year-old star is delighted...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 April 2021
Kaiser Chiefs Set For Virtual Gig At O2 Academy Brixton
Kaiser Chiefs are the latest act confirmed to play a virtual gig for MelodyVR live from London's O2 Academy Brixton.The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmakers will play their biggest hits for fans, who can watch...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2020
Ricky Wilson Postpones Wedding Due To Covid-19 Restrictions
Ricky Wilson has postponed his wedding, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.The Kaiser Chiefs frontman was due to tie the knot with stylist Grace Zito at The Pig hotel in Bath over the weekend but they...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 September 2020
Ricky Wilson Plans To Publish A Children's Book
Ricky Wilson has written a children's book.The 42-year-old singer has revealed he's become the latest music star to pen his own children's book, following in the footsteps of Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson and Madonna.He shared:...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 August 2020
Ricky Wilson Admits To Being A 'Miser'
Ricky Wilson doesn't know how much money he has.The 42-year-old music star has confessed to being a ''miser'' and also revealed he doesn't even know where all of his money is.Ricky - who drives a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2020
Kaiser Chiefs 'Out Of Comfort Zone' With Virtual Lockdown Gig
Kaiser Chiefs are ''out of their comfort zone'' playing a virtual gig.The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmakers - made up of Ricky Wilson, Andrew White, Simon Rix, Nick Baines and Vijay Mistry - will be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 June 2020
Ricky Wilson Confirms September Wedding With Limited Guest List
Ricky Wilson is determined to get married in September, even with a limited guest list.The Kaiser Chiefs frontman had always planned to tie the knot with fiancee Grace Zito later this year and they are...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 June 2020
Kaiser Chiefs Set For Royal Albert Hall Fundraising Live-stream
Kaiser Chiefs are set to play a live-streamed show to raise funds for the Royal Albert Hall.Ricky Wilson and co join a host of musicians who have taken part in the historic London venue's 'Royal...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2020
Will.i.am Confirms He'll Be On 'The Voice' When It Moves To Itv
‘The Voice’ coach Will.i.am has confirmed he’ll be staying on with the show when it moves to ITV next year. The Black Eyed Peas main man has been with the show since its first series...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 July 2016
Kaiser Chiefs Reveal New Dance Direction On 'Parachute', Announce New Album
Kaiser Chiefs have surprised their fans with a rather different sounding new song called ‘Parachute’, on the day they announced a new album and a huge show in London next month.Unveiling their first album in...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 14 June 2016
Former Liberty X Singer Kevin Simm Wins 'The Voice' 2016
Kevin Simm has been crowned this year’s winner of BBC talent show ‘The Voice’, beating rival Jolan to take the crown. The 35-year-old is a talent show veteran, having previously appeared on 2001 BBC show...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2016
Last Year's Winner Of 'The Voice' Goes Back To Work As A Fireman After Disappointing Record Sales
Steve McCrorie, the most recent winner of BBC talent show ‘The Voice’, is leaving the music industry less than a year after his victory to return to work as a fireman. The news comes as...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 April 2016
Is Robbie Williams Set To Join 'The Voice'?
Robbie Williams is reportedly being considered to take a judge’s seat on ‘The Voice’ as part of a massive revamp of the talent show, once it moves from BBC to ITV. According to The Daily...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2016
'The Voice' Contestant Beth Morris Forced To Leave Show Over Drug Use
Beth Morris, a contestant on BBC singing contest ‘The Voice’ has left the show after admitting to using cocaine during rehearsals. The 26-year-old was being mentored by judge Paloma Faith in the contest and released...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 March 2016
Bbc Denies 'The Voice' Is Fixed After Paloma Faith's "Misquoted" Revelations
The BBC has issued a swift denial that its reality singing competition ‘The Voice’ is a fix, after Paloma Faith was widely reported as having said that the elimination process had been pre-determined.The 34 year...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 March 2016
'The Voice' Contestant Wows With Incredible 13 Stone Weight Loss
Viewers of ‘The Voice’ were left astounded last night (February 13th) when one contestant shared his incredible weight loss story. Rick Snowdon, 29, appeared on the BBC singing competition after shedding over 13 stone, by...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 February 2016
Boy George Sensationally Claims He Slept With Prince
‘The Voice’ judge Boy George brought filming for the BBC reality talent show to a halt by making the sensational claim that he once slept with Prince!The ‘80s pop star and Culture Club singer is...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2015
Ricky Wilson And David Tennant Dress Up To Cover Elton John Song
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman hosts Britain's new music-themed panel show Bring The Noise, which debuts in the U.K. on Thursday night (22Oct15). David was among the guests for the first episode, and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2015
Tom Jones: 'I Don't Hate The Bbc'
The Welsh music legend was booted from the line-up of the TV talent show ahead of the 2016 season. He later won an apology from the BBC after telling of his disappointment...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2015
Judges Paloma Faith And Boy George Reportedly Clash During 'The Voice' Auditions
The new series of ‘The Voice’ is still months away from airing, but it appears new judges Paloma Faith and Boy George are not getting along too well. During auditions in Manchester earlier this week...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2015
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