Latest Carly Simon News
Alanis Morissette Explains Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Absence In Scathing Statement
Alanis Morissette pulled out of the Rock and Roll Fame of Fame induction ceremony because she doesn't want to "spend time in an environment that reduces women".The 'Ironic' hitmaker had been set to duet with...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 November 2022
Carly Simon Grieving After Sisters Die One Day Apart
Carly Simon lost both her sisters to cancer this week.The 78-year-old singer is grieving after Broadway composer Lucy Simon died following a battle with breast cancer just one day after former opera singer Joanna Simon...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 October 2022
Duran Duran To Reunite With Ex-guitarist Andy Taylor At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Duran Duran will reunite with former guitarist Andy Taylor at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.The 'Wild Boys' hitmakers are set to be honoured alongside the likes of Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 May 2022
Carly Simon Showed Children Book Sections About Their Father While Writing Memoir
The stars were married for 11 but endured a turbulent split in 1983, due to infidelity on both sides as Taylor battled a serious drug addiction. Simon and Taylor have not spoken...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 November 2015
Carly Simon's Stutter Returned As She Remembered Troubled Past For Autobiography
The You're So Vain star details her life story in Boys in the Trees, and she admits writing about her broken home, which was caused by her mother's affair with a young live-in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 November 2015
Carly Simon: 'I Still Love James Taylor So Much'
The stars were married for 11 years from 1972, but they endured a turbulent split in 1983 due to infidelity on both sides as Taylor battled a serious drug addiction to heroin....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 November 2015
Carly Simon Confirms 'You're So Vain's' Second Verse Is About Warren Beatty
Music fans have always debated who Carly Simon’s 1972 classic ‘You’re So Vain’ could be about, but it’s Warren Beatty’s name which comes up most often. Now the singer has finally revealed that Beatty did...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2015
Carly Simon To Release Memoir
The You're So Vain hitmaker initially secured an agreement with bosses at Random House to write an autobiography in 2012, but after a series of delays, she has finally finished her memoir, titled...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2015
'You're So Vain' Duet By Taylor Swift & Carly Simon Delights Fans At Massachusetts Concert [Video]
'You're So Vain' duet between Taylor Swift and Carly Simon delights fans at Swift's second sold out performance in Massachusetts. The 'We Are Never Getting Back Together' singer was joined on stage by one of...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
A Week In Music, Kanye West Releases 'Black Skinhead' Video, Dawes Talk New Album And Bob Dylan And Mercury And Jackson Duets Are To Be Unveiled
A week in music videos... Kanye West has been doing a lot of promotion for his edgy, rock-infused track 'Black Skinhead' (or 'BLKKK SKKKN HEAD' as it's otherwise known'), the lead single from his US...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
Carly Simon Confides 'You're So Vain' Secret In Taylor Swift
Carly Simon's famous 'You're So Vain' continues to raise questions 41 years after its release. Taylor Swift has revealed Simon confided the identity of the song's subject. Swift, unfortunately, is sworn to secrecy.Taylor Swift at...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
Carly Simon Joins Taylor Swift Onstage For You're So Vain
Carly Simon joined Taylor Swift for the ultimate break-up song onstage in Massachusetts on Saturday night (27Jul13) when the pair teamed up for the veteran singer/songwriter's You're So Vain.Swift was performing in Foxborough when she...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2013
Taylor Swift, Carly Simon Sing ‘You’Re So Vain,’ But Who’S It About?
Taylor Swift treated fans to a special duet at her show in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday night (July 27, 2013), signing ‘You’re So Vain’ with Carly Simon herself.“Before I bring out my special guest, I...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2013
Carly Simon Staging Living Room Benefit Gig
Veteran singer Carly Simon is staging a special charity concert from her living room on Wednesday night (21Nov12) to raise funds for the ongoing Hurricane Sandy relief effort.The You're So Vain hitmaker will perform a...
By WENN on 21 November 2012
Carly Simon Lands Publishing Deal For Memoir
Veteran singer Carly Simon is finally putting pen to paper to write her autobiography.The You're So Vain hitmaker, 66, has been mulling over the idea of documenting her life for the past two years and...
By WENN on 05 June 2012
Marilyn Manson Amused By Depp Track
Marilyn Manson and Johnny Depp found covering 'You're So Vain' ''amusing''.The rocker and the actor have collaborated on a version of Carly Simon's classic song - which features as bonus material on the 'Beautiful People'...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 May 2012
Stars Record Amnesty International Anniversary Track
Stars including Ewan Mcgregor, Carly Simon and Marianne Faithfull have teamed up to record a song commemorating the 50th birthday of Amnesty International.Toast To Freedom, which also features Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Jane Birkin,...
By WENN on 29 April 2012
Taylor Swift To Play Joni Mitchell In Biopic?
Taylor Swift is in talks to star as Joni Mitchell in a biopic. The 'Mean' hitmaker is reportedly on the shortlist of actresses considered to portray the singer-songwriter in a film adaptation of Sheila Weller's...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 April 2012
Taylor Swift To Star As Jone Mitchell
Pop and country star Taylor Swift has voiced her desire to portray singing legend Joni Mitchell in an upcoming biopic about the late singer. Swift has already featuring in a select few movie releases; most...
By Lew Irwin on 21 April 2012
Carly Simon And Bruno Mars Honoured At Ascap Pop Awards
Bruno Mars, Carly Simon and Trent Reznor were among the winners at the annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Ascap) Pop Music Awards on Wednesday (18Apr12).Mars' anthem Just the Way You Are won...
By WENN on 19 April 2012
Simon Wishes The King's Speech Was Released Earlier
Singer/songwriter Carly Simon wishes hit 2010 film The King's Speech had been released during her youth - because it may have helped cruel students understand her "bad stammer".The You're So Vain hitmaker began stuttering at...
By WENN on 19 April 2012
Carly Simon To Receive Distinguished Industry Award
Singer/songwriter Carly Simon is to be honoured with one of the industry's highest honours during the 26th annual Pop Music Awards on Wednesday (18Apr12).The You're So Vain hitmaker is to be celebrated for her lifetime...
By WENN on 18 April 2012
Johnny Depp Joins Marilyn Manson Onstage For 'Sweet Dreams'
Johnny Depp joined the shock-rocker Marilyn Manson onstage yesterday for Revolver magazine's Golden Gods Awards. As Manson started growling the opening bars to his cover of EURYTHMICS' 'Sweet Dreams,' he was joined onstage by a...
By WENN on 12 April 2012
Depp And Manson Team Up For Simon Cover
Johnny Depp has teamed up with his rocker pal Marilyn Manson to record a cover version of Carly Simon's classic You'Re So Vain - and they even roped in the actor's nine-year-old son to help.Pirates...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Andrew Gold 'Lonely Boy' Singer Dies Aged 59
ANDREW GOLD, the American singer-songwriter who enjoyed success in the 1970's with his hits 'Lonely Boy' and 'Thank You for Being a Friend', has died aged 59. ANDREW GOLD passed away at his home in...
By Lew Irwin on 07 June 2011
Carly Simon, Scarlett Johansson & Banhart Record Tracks For Documentary
Carly Simon, Scarlett Johansson and Devendra Banhart have recorded new tunes for the soundtrack to a new documentary about two autistic friends.Musician J. Ralph called on his famous friends to help him create the score...
By WENN on 03 May 2011
Simon Names Who's So Vain
CARLY SIMON has ended nearly 40 years of speculation by finally naming the man who inspired her hit YOU'RE SO VAIN - her target was gay record label boss DAVID GEFFEN.The song, which catapulted the...
By WENN on 26 February 2010
Simon Sings To Surgery Patients
Seventies icon CARLY SIMON helps to put her surgeon friend's patients at ease as they prepare to go under the knife by serenading them in the operating room.The You're So Vain singer admits she often...
By WENN on 03 November 2009
Simon Blasts 'Rich' Myths
CARLY SIMON has blasted the myth her rich dad funded her musical career - revealing she spent her entire inheritance on therapist's bills.The 60s icon's father founded and owned publishing giants Simon & Schuster, affording...
By WENN on 19 October 2009
Carly Simon Conquered Stuttering With Singing
CARLY SIMON has revealed she grew up a stammering wreck, and she still can't read in public without stuttering. The music icon admits she had a stammering problem that plagued her childhood - and she...
By WENN on 22 October 2007
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