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Gene Wilder’S Final Words Revealed By His Widow
Gene Wilder’s last words were: “I love you.”The ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ actor, who died from Alzheimer’s disease aged 83 in 2016, made the statement to his wife Karen Boyer while they listened...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 March 2024
10 Black Female Artists Who Shaped Pop Music
Black culture has without doubt had a monumental influence on the world of pop music since as far back as the 1920s. And while the likes of Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bob Marley and Michael...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 10 July 2020
The Ultimate Autumn Playlist: Songs To Get Us In The Fall Mood
There's something special about Autumn; it's a time of year ripe with nostalgia, melancholy and dismal weather. But still, there's something comforting about getting your big coat out again and enjoying pumpkin spiced everything.Photo Credit:...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 13 September 2019
Celebrate 100 Years Of Ella Fitzgerald With Her Best Tunes
Today (April 25th 2017) marks what would have been jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday, and with that in mind we celebrate the influence she has had on the music industry with just a few...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2017
Why Ella Fitzgerald Is So Important To David Beckham
David Beckham has always been a family man; with his wife of nearly 20 years and four children, that hardly needs to be said. But on the latest episode of 'Desert Island Discs', he reveals...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2017
Composer Van Alexander Dies, Aged 100
The musician, born Alexander Feldman, passed away from heart failure on Sunday (19Jul15) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is best known for co-writing Ella Fitzgerald's first big hit...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 July 2015
Emily Blunt: Motherhood Is Heaven
Emily Blunt says motherhood is the ''best thing'' she's ever done. The 31-year-old actress has nine-month-old daughter Hazel with husband John Krasinski and the brunette beauty admitted becoming a mum is ''heaven'' and like nothing...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 December 2014
Emily Blunt Loves Serenading Her Baby
Emily Blunt loves singing to her daughter.The 'Into The Woods' actress - who has 10-month-old Hazel with John Krasinski, 35 - enjoys serenading her baby girl with Otis Redding songs.She said: ''I like to sing...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 December 2014
Shakira Is A Fan Of Coldplay
Shakira is a fan of Coldplay. The 'Can't Remember To Forget You' singer, who has been inspired by stars of the past, including Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, also loves listening to Coldplay, in particular...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2014
Happy Birthday Ella Fitzgerald! Queen Of Jazz Remembered In Google Doodle
Ella Fitzgerald's 96th birthday was commemorated with a Google Doodle, with the woman who was known as the 'First Lady of Song' and the 'Queen of Jazz' joining the ranks of artists, physicists, biologists,...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 April 2013
Happy Birthday To The First Lady Of Song, Ella Fitzgerald
Today is the birthday of the world famous pioneer of soul music, Ella Fitzgerald. Google celebrated the late singer’s life and achievements with a special doodle on what would have been her 96th birthday. In...
By on 25 April 2013
Dave Brubeck Dead Aged 91; Jazz World Mourns True Pioneer
Dave Brubeck, the jazz musician heralded for defying convention and experimenting with complex rhythms, has died in Norwalk, Connecticut - he was 91. Brubeck, who would have turned 92 on Thursday (December 6, 2012), gained...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 05 December 2012
Tyler James Was Mesmerised By Amy Winehouse's Voice
Tyler James was blown away by Amy Winehouse's singing before they met.The pop star - who shot to fame on 'The Voice' - had a close friendship with the late soul icon which began when...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 October 2012
Lady Gaga Is Like 'Picasso' According To Tony Bennett
Lady Gaga has been compared to Picasso by Tony Bennett.The legendary crooner compared the 'Hair' singer to the Spanish surrealist painter after recording a track with her for his 'Duets II' album. He told Rolling...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 January 2012
Amy Winehouse Duet With Jazz Legend Gets Release Date
Amy Winehouse's duet with jazz legend Tony Bennett is set to be released as a charity single on 20th September 2011. The rendition of 'Body and Soul', made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra,...
By WENN on 04 August 2011
Jazz Musician Thigpen Dies
American jazz drummer ED THIGPEN, who toured with ELLA FITZGERALD, has died. He was 79.Thigpen, who was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame, passed away on 13 January (10) at Hvidovre Hospital...
By WENN on 26 January 2010
Stars Record Birthday Tribute For Fitzgerald
LINDA RONSTADT, GLADYS KNIGHT, CHAKA KHAN and NATALIE COLE are among the stars contributing songs to an album celebrating what would have been music legend ELLA FITZGERALD'S 90th birthday. Fitzgerald, also known as the First...
By WENN on 06 March 2007
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