Latest Rufus Wainwright News
Robbie Williams Wants Hugh Jackman Duet
Robbie Williams wants to duet with Hugh Jackman on his next album.The 'Let Me Entertain You' hitmaker is reportedly planning a third installment of his swing LP series to coincide with his upcoming Las Vegas...
Rufus Wainwright Celebrates 20 Years With 'All These Poses' Tour
Rufus Wainwright has just announced a series of North American Fall dates to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of his self-titled debut album. He will also be performing material from the record's 2001 follow-up 'Poses',...
Kaiser Chiefs For Live At Chelsea Concert Series 2018
Kaiser Chiefs are set to perform a special show at the home of the Chelsea Pensioners in west London next summer.As part of the 'Live At Chelsea Concert Series 2018', the 'I Predict a Riot'...
Rufus Wainwright Calling On Fans To Join Him In Cuba
The Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk star will host Wainwright Libre in Havana from 21 to 25 September (17), when devotees will get to explore the historic city with the musician as they embark...
Lily Allen Under Fire On Twitter For Saying "F**S Hate Trump"
Outspoken pop star Lily Allen has so far refused to back down and apologise over a tweet that sparked accusations of homophobia, after the star referred to gay people as “f**s” in a tirade against...
Rufus Wainwright Honours Leonard Cohen
The beloved songwriter and poet was laid to rest beside his parents and grandparents following his death on Monday (07Nov16). News of the Hallelujah singer's death wasn't reported until Thursday, following his burial....
Robbie Williams Wants Glastonbury Gig
Robbie Williams would ''love to play Glastonbury''.The 42-year-old pop star has returned with his eleventh studio LP 'The Heavy Entertainment Show' and has just announced a European tour for 2017 which will see him play...
Critics Torn Over Rufus Wainwright's Performance Tribute To Shakespeare's Sonnets
Rufus Wainwright has divided opinion with a recent performance of his new album 'Take All My Loves: 9 Shakespeare Sonnets', a celebration in the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death, which took place at the...
Rufus Wainwright's Shakespeare Hint
Rufus Wainwright revealed his mum used a Shakespeare sonnet as a subtle hint to say she knew he had been masturbating.The 42-year-old American-Canadian singer-songwriter is dedicating his latest album 'Take All My Loves: 9 Shakespeare...
Florence Welch Performs Shakespeare Sonnet
The Florence + The MAChine star has recorded a sonnet by the revered British playwright for Rufus' new project, which marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. Actors Helena Bonham Carter, Carrie...
Wainwright Sisters Team Up For New Album
The daughters of Loudon Wainwright III and sisters of Rufus Wainwright will release Songs in the Dark in November (15). The project features tracks written by their dad and mothers Kate MCGarrigle...
Who Is Emile Haynie? New Album 'We Fall' Features Some Impressive Guests
Grammy winning record producer Emile Haynie makes a career turning point by unleashing his first album as a recording artist, 'We Fall', complete with collaborations with some of the biggest talent in the music industry...
Mark Ronson Still Stunned By Stevie Wonder Song
Mark Ronson gets ''messed up'' when he thinks about working with Stevie Wonder.The 'Uptown Funk' hitmaker was left ''speechless'' when the legendary singer agreed to lend his vocals to 'Uptown's First Finale' - the first...
Perry Farrell And Rufus Wainwright Line Up For David Byrne And Talking Heads Tribute
Rocker Perry Farrell, singer Rufus Wainwright and hip-hop band The Roots are set to salute David Byrne and the Talking Heads at a special tribute concert next year (15).ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, O.A.R., Steve Earle...
Rufus Wainwright's Career Concerns
Rufus Wainwright thinks he'd be more successful if he wasn't open about his sexuality.The Canadian-American singer feels being gay has held him back in his native America and wonders if he'd have more success if...
Travel Issues Prompt Rufus Wainwright To Cancel Italian Show
Rufus Wainwright scrapped a concert in Rome, Italy on Thursday night (03Jul14) after his flight was cancelled.The Canadian singer was due to perform at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in the city but travel issues...
Rufus Wainwright Wants Fans To Fund Opera Recording
Singer Rufus Wainwright has launched an online campaign to fund the recording of his opera.The Canadian star composed Prima Donna himself and premiered the show in Manchester, England in 2009. Wainwright now wants to...
Mick Jagger To Kickstart New British Airways Music Initiative
Sir Mick Jagger and singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright have shared their playlists with British Airways bosses as part of a new inflight programme that will allow fans to listen to their favourite tracks as they fly.Kicking...
Robbie Williams To Launch Album In London
Robbie Williams will launch 'Swings both Ways' with a special show at the London Palladium in November.The singer's latest set of swing numbers - both covers and originals - will be unveiled at the concert,...
Robbie Williams Swings With Lily Allen
Robbie Williams duets with Lily Allen on his new album 'Swings Both Ways'.The 39-year-old singer and the 28-year-old pop star have teamed up for a version of classic song 'Dream a Little Dream of Me',...
Robbie Williams Working With Lily Allen, Michael Bublé And More For 'Swings Both Ways'
Robbie Williams has announced plans to release a new album in time for the festive period, with the big band and swing album Swing Both Ways set to be released in the UK on 8...
Glastonbury Festival Weather 2013: Get Your Wellies On
The weather forecast for the Glastonbury Festival this weekend does not look brilliant: expect a lot of cloud. However, those visiting the Glastonbury Festival this year may be pleased (or rather not depending on your...
Rufus Wainwright Challenges Van Dyke Parks To Write An Opera
Singer Rufus Wainwright has challenged famed songwriter Van Dyke Parks to follow in his footsteps by writing an opera.Wainwright premiered his first opera, titled Prima Donna, in Manchester, England, in 2009, and he has now...
By WENN on 28 February 2013
Frank Ocean, Glee Up For Glaad Media Awards
Frank Ocean, 'Glee' and 'Cloud Atlas' are among this year's GLAAD Media Award nominations.The annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation awards ceremony celebrates all aspects of the media - including film, music and television...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 January 2013
Frank Ocean And Adam Lambert Nominated For Glaad Awards
Singers Frank Ocean, Adam Lambert and Rufus Wainwright are among the nominees for the 2013 Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (Glaad) Media Awards.The stars are contenders in the Outstanding Music Artist category, as are...
By WENN on 16 January 2013
Stocking Fillers: Best Christmas Songs Of 2012
Many consider Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' the last true Christmas song to be released; it's hard to believe that was back in 1994! Since then, there's been a sputtering...
The Show Must Go On? David Letterman Props Up Entertainment Industry During Hurricane Sandy
The mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg has been making sure that the city's residents were fully prepared for Hurricane Sandy, which hit New York last night. And whilst the majority of New York citizens...
By Hayley Avron on 30 October 2012
Rufus Wainwright Joins Baby, It's Cold Outside Club
Rufus Wainwright and Sharon Van Etten have become the latest celebrity couple to record a rendition of festive favourite Baby, It's Cold Outside for a new Christmas compilation.The singer/songwriters' version of the classic Frank Loesser...
By WENN on 12 October 2012
Rufus Wainwright Tries Synchronised Swimming
Singer Rufus Wainwright tried out synchronised swimming at a charity event in California over the weekend (06-07Oct12).The star performed at Hearst Castle, a landmark building close to the city of San Simeon, during a gala...
By WENN on 11 October 2012
George Michael Pays Tribute To Medical Staff
George Michael paid tribute to the medical staff who saved his life as he resumed his European tour last night (04.09.12).The 'Careless Whisper' singer was forced to postpone his 'Symphonica' tour last November after falling...
Rufus Wainwright
Advertisement
