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Ub40 Releasing New Album To Tackle ‘Inequality And Bigotry’

UB40 are releasing their highly-anticipated 21st studio album ‘UB45’ – which will tackle “inequality and bigotry”. Coming out on 19 April on SRG Records (Universal), the 14-track album from the world’s biggest-selling reggae group features...

'Black Godfather' Clarence Avant Dead At 92

Clarence Avant has died.The legendary producer - who was affectionately known as the 'Black Godfather' for his work in the entertainment, sport, and political words - passed away at home in Los Angeles on Sunday...

Toby Keith Defies Cancer Battle To Play Pop-up Concerts

Cancer-stricken country star Toby Keith has returned to the stage to play two pop -up concerts. The 61-year-old singer went public with his health crisis last year revealing he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in...

Ub40 Release Nhs Charity Single

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro have released 'Lean On Me' to raise money for the NHS Charities Together Urgent Covid-19 Appeal.The bandmates decided to record a cover of the classic Bill Withers song to...

Stevie Wonder Planned To Jam With Bill Withers Before His Death

Stevie Wonder was planning to hit the studio with late soul legend Bill Withers before his passing.The 'Isn't She Lovely' singer had been in constant contact with the 'Ain't No Sunshine' hitmaker right up until...

Bill Withers Dies Aged 81

Bill Withers has passed away.The iconic musician - whose legacy includes classic hits like 'Lean On Me', 'Ain't No Sunshine' and 'Lovely Day' - died on Monday (30.03.20) from heart complications at the age of...

D'angelo Cancels Bill Withers Tribute Gig Due To Medical Reasons

The Untitled (How Does It Feel) star was scheduled to hit the stage at Carnegie Hall alongside Ed Sheeran and Aloe Blacc on Thursday (01Oct15), but he underwent treatment for an undisclosed ailment...

Ed Sheeran And D'angelo To Lead Bill Withers Tribute Concert

The British singer and the R&B star will be among the artists performing at the event, aptly titled Lean on Him, during which musicians will recreate Withers' classic 1973 album, Live at Carnegie...

Lorde To Judge International Songwriting Competition

Lorde, Tom Waits and Kesha are set to judge the International Songwriting Competition.The 18-year-old 'Royals' hitmaker along with the iconic singer/songwriter and 'Tik Tok' singer are among some of the many high profile artists who...

Green Day Crash Into Rock'n'roll Hall Of Fame With Emotional Speeches And Powerful Gig

This year's inductees into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, Joan Jett and Ringo Starr, definitely fall within the "about time" category. And they aren't the only ones. The 2015 inductees also include the cool kids...

Green Day To Be Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Green Day, Ringo Starr and Lou Reed are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.The 'Basket Case' hitmakers will be enshrined at the 30th annual...

Final Countdown: American Idol Announces Top 13 Hopefuls

American Idol gave its top 25 contestants a serious reality check on Thursday (March 1, 2012), with the numbers being cut down to just 13. It was the end of the line for 12 singing...

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