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Donna Summer's Estate's Kanye West Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed
Kanye West and Donna Summer's estate have reached an agreement concerning the “illegal” use of ‘I Feel Love’ on the controversial rapper's ‘Vultures 1’ album.The 'Stronger' hitmaker, 47, used an unauthorised interpolation of the late...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 June 2024
Jack Antonoff Puts Kanye On Blast: He Just Needs His Diaper Changed So Badly
Jack Antonoff says Kanye West “just needs his diaper changed so badly”.The Bleachers star has hit out at the controversial rapper again and defended his close pal and collaborator Taylor Swift's songwriting abilities. The studio...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 February 2024
Donna Summer's Estate Claims Kanye West Used Sample Without Permission
Donna Summer's estate have accused Kanye West of sampling her music without permission.The 'Stronger' rapper is said to have used an unauthorised interpolation of the late singer's 1977 hit 'I Feel Love' on 'Good (Don't...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 February 2024
Steps Star Claire Richards Was 'So Nervous' To Work With Celine Dion: 'She's One Of My Idols!'
Claire Richards was "so nervous" to work with Celine Dion.The 46-year-old pop star - who is best known as a member of Steps - supported the 'My Heart Will Go On' songstress at her BST...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 September 2023
Steps Star Claire Richards On Unlikely Chart Battle With Burna Boy: 'It's Crazy!'
Claire Richards is surprised by the success of her solo album.The 46-year-old singer is best known as part of pop group Steps but has now released her second solo album 'Euphoria' - a covers collection...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 August 2023
Exclusive: Claire Richards Teases Future Plans For Steps: ‘We’Re Always Talking!’
Claire Richards is “always talking” with her Steps bandmates about what to do next. The 46-year-old singer is part of the 1990s pop group alongside Faye Tozer, Lee Latchford-Evans, Lisa Scott-Lee, and Ian ‘H’...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2023
Bronski Beat Founder Steve Bronski Dies Aged 61
Bronski Beat founder Steve Bronski has died aged 61.The keyboard player was a founding member of 1980s synth pop trio Bronski Beat along with singer Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek and his passing was revealed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2021
Ultimate Bedroom Anthems For Valentine's Day [Playlist]
Happy Valentine's Day! Lots of couples will celebrating this cheesy AF but lovely day, and will most likely celebrate well into the night too. To help you get your evening off to a good start,...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 14 February 2019
Giorgio Moroder Working On Stage Show
The disco pioneer, who produced some of Donna Summer's biggest hits, is hoping to put his stamp on the stage by creating a new musical featuring his classic tracks, as well as some...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 May 2015
Aretha Franklin Tackling Diva Hits On New Covers Album
Soul queen Aretha Franklin is tackling hits by Adele, Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer on a new album of diva covers.The Respect legend has teamed up with label boss Clive Davis for the as-yet-untitled project,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 June 2014
Jennifer Hudson And Christina Aguilera To Salute Donna Summer At Hall Of Fame Gala
Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera will salute late music legend Donna Summer at the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction gala.The singers will take to the stage to perform some of the disco...
By WENN on 23 January 2013
Prince To Be Honoured At Billboard Music Awards
Prince will be honoured with an Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.The ceremony is seen as one of the most prestigious in the world behind the Grammys, and it will honour the 'Purple...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 January 2013
Kylie Minogue And Jason Donovan Reunite After 23 Years
Kylie Minogue has thanked fans after being reunited with Jason Donovan.The stars performed together for the first time in 23 years singing 'Especially For You' last night (21.12.12) and the 'Spinning Around' singer took to...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 December 2012
Public Enemy Take Hall Of Fame Inclusion 'Very Seriously'
Chuck D takes Public Enemy's inclusion in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ''very seriously''.The veteran rapper is pleased his group will become the fourth hip-hop band to be included in the legendary institution...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 December 2012
Kelly Clarkson's Engagement Ring Takes Center Stage At Vh1'S Divas Night (Video)
Kelly Clarkson was the star of last night’s VH1 Divas show (Sunday December 16, 2012)… or rather her huge engagement ring was!Clarkson’s partner, Brandon Blackstock proposed last week and the American Idol was looking radiantly...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 17 December 2012
Brandy And Jordin Sparks Lead Whitney Houston Tribute
Brandy Norwood and Jordin Sparks led a tribute to Whitney Houston last night (16.12.12).The singers took the stage at the 'VH1 Divas' show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to pay homage to the...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 December 2012
Stars Perform Tributes To Whitney Houston And Donna Summer At Vh1 Divas Concert
Jordin Sparks, Kelly Rowland and Keri Hilson were among the young stars who paid tribute to legendary late entertainers Whitney Houston and Donna Summer at the Vh1 Divas concert on Sunday (16Dec12).Sparks, who co-starred alongside...
By WENN on 17 December 2012
Donna Summer Inducted Into Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame
Donna Summer is to be posthumously inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. The late disco diva will join Rush, Public Enemy, Heart, Randy Newman and Albert King in being placed in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 December 2012
First Time Hall Of Fame Success For Canadian Rockers Rush
It’s taken a while but at last, the work of those hard-lobbying Rush fans has paid off and the band have got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the very first year...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2012
Rush, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Heart And Albert King Are All In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The latest Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees look, as ever, like a who's who of cultural icons. Canadian progressive-rock trio Rush make their long awaited entry, while Public Enemy - with their recent...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 December 2012
Rush And Heart Join Donna Summer As Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
Rockers Rush and Heart and rap group Public Enemy are to join disco diva Donna Summer as members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2013.The Last Dance hitmaker's name was released...
By WENN on 11 December 2012
Donna Summer Heading For The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Late disco diva Donna Summer has landed a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Due to an administrative error, the I Feel Love singer's induction notice has been released hours before Hall of...
By WENN on 11 December 2012
15 Nominees Up For The 2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: A Look At The Candidates
There have been no less than 15 nominees put up for a spot in the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, including some real heavyweights -as you'd expect - like Rush,...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 04 October 2012
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: Public Enemy Head Eclectic List Of Nominees
Public Enemy may not be the first band that you think of when you think of the phrase ‘rock n roll’ but the ground-breaking hip-hop group have been nominated as one of 2013’s potential inductees...
By Hayley Avron on 04 October 2012
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: 2013 Nominations Are In!
The 2013 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee wannabes are in, and they include Public Enemy, Rush and Deep Purple, reports Rolling Stone. This year's other hopefuls are Albert King, Chic, Donna Summer, Heart,...
By Jack de Aguilar on 04 October 2012
Deep Purple, N.w.a And Procol Harum Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2013
Deep Purple, N.W.A and Procol Harum are nominated for induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.The acts - along with 12 others - have been shortlisted for inclusion in the Hall of Fame,...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2012
Beyonce Knowles And Chris Brown Triumph At Bet Awards
Beyonce Knowles and Chris Brown won top honours at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards last night (01.07.12).'Love on Top' singer Beyonce was named Best Female R&B artist, while Chris took home the parallel award...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 July 2012
Beyonce Pays Tribute To Donna Summer In Atlantic City
Beyonce played for 5,500 fans - including the First Lady Michelle Obama - at one of four concerts in Atlantic City on Saturday night (May 26, 2012). Ms Obama and her daughter Sasha and Malia...
By Lew Irwin on 28 May 2012
David Guetta Dreamed Of Donna Summer Collaboration
David Guetta was devastated to learn of Donna Summer's death - because he dreamed of working with the disco star.The singer passed away in Florida earlier this month (17May12) after losing a secret battle with...
By WENN on 28 May 2012
Fallen Beastie Boy Remembered By Adam Horowitz
Surviving members of The Beastie Boys have been paying their respects to fallen compadre Adam Yauch a.k.a Mca in an interview with Rolling Stone. Yauch of course sadly passed away earlier this month from cancer,...
By WENN on 24 May 2012
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