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Iggy Azalea: Lorde Wasn't Right For Kurt Cobain Tribute
Iggy Azalea doesn't think Lorde was the right choice to pay tribute to Kurt Cobain. The 'Fancy' rapper says 17-year-old Lorde shouldn't have appeared with the late singer's former Nirvana bandmates at the Rock 'n'...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 June 2014
Joan Jett Settles Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Rocker Joan Jett has settled her trademark infringement lawsuit against the owners of a popular lingerie brand.Last year (13), the singer claimed bosses at U.S. retailer Hot Topic had ripped off her Blackheart Records name...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2014
Joan Jett Appeals To Rhode Island Officials To Ban Elephant Bullhooks
Rocker Joan Jett has urged lawmakers in Rhode Island to ban the use of bullhooks by elephant trainers in a bid to protect the animals from inhumane treatment.The I Love Rock 'n' Roll hitmaker has...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2014
A Week In News: Peaches Passes, 'Captain America' Crushes Competition, Rockers Roll Into The History Books
"#RIPPeaches": So went the hashtag that thousands of Twitter users used to pay tribute to the late Peaches Geldof, who was found dead in her Kent home on Monday with her baby son playing nearby....
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 April 2014
Nirvana Recruit Leading Ladies For Explosive Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Show
Joan Jett, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Lorde channelled the spirit of the late Kurt Cobain on Thursday (10Apr14) as they performed with the surviving members of Nirvana at the Rock and Roll Hall of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2014
Joan Jett To Front Nirvana Reunion At Hall Of Fame Induction - Report
Joan Jett is reportedly set to jam onstage with the surviving members of Nirvana on Thursday night (10Apr14) as the grunge rockers are inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.Kurt Cobain's band will...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2014
'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame' Tonight: Joan Jett To Step In For Kurt Cobain?
Today's the day! A new year's worth of rock royalty will tonight be ushered into the coveted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Nirvana, KISS, Peter Gabriel, Cat Stevens, Linda Ronstadt,...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2014
Joan Jett To Make History As First Female Golden God Honouree
Rocker Joan Jett is set to make history at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards this year (14) when she becomes the first female to receive the prestigious Golden God title.The I Love Rock 'n' Roll...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 February 2014
Joan Jett Walks The Runway For Charity Fashion Event
Veteran rocker Joan Jett joined young stars including Leona Lewis, Bella Thorne and Annasophia Robb to walk the runway in red during a special charity fashion show in New York City on Thursday (06Feb14).The I...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 February 2014
Joan Jett Orders Seaworld Bosses To Drop I Love Rock 'N' Roll
Rocker Joan Jett has fired off a cease and desist letter to the president and Ceo of SeaWorld in Florida after learning her I Love Rock 'n' Roll anthem is part of the theme park's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2013
Joan Jett Removed From Thanksgiving Day Parade Float Over Backlash
Organisers of the MACy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City have bowed to pressure and removed rocker Joan Jett from performing on the float representing the U.S. state of South Dakota.Officials from local government...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 16 November 2013
Joan Jett Facing Backlash Over Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance
South Dakota officials have spoken out against plans for Joan Jett to perform on their state's float during the MACy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City due to her views on animal rights.The rocker...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2013
Joan Jett To Produce Undateable John
Joan Jett is to produce 'Undateable John'.The 55-year-old rocker will act as executive producer under her own company Blackheart Films, as well as star as a Venice Beach folk singer in the romantic comedy movie....
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2013
Joan Jett To Executive Produce And Star In Movie
Rocker Joan Jett is set to return to the big screen to star in and executive produce romantic comedy Undateable John.In the film, which also stars Daryl Hannah, Tom Arnold and Shannen Doherty, Jett will...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 October 2013
Justin Timberlake Brings Iheartradio Music Festival 2013 To A Lively Close
Music lovers at the iHeartRadio Music Festival last weekend (September 20th-21st 2013) were in for a treat as Justin Timberlake rounded off the event with a few new tunes.It was a rather special set from...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 23 September 2013
Joan Jett, Linkin Park And Other Surprises Made Sunset Strip 2013 One Of The Best
The sixth edition of Hollywood's Sunset Strip Music Festival was a memorable affair with some amazing surprise features and a great show from this year's honouree Joan Jett with her band The Blackhearts.The event took...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2013
The Cbgb Music And Film Festival Is Back For 2013 Bigger And Better Than Ever Before!
Almost like the SXSW Festival of New York, the CBGB festival will return this year with an impressive 700 artists in 150 venues across the state, plus 40 movie premieres from October 9th - 13th....
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 02 August 2013
Joan Jett Returns With First Album In Seven Years
Rocker Joan Jett is planning to capitalise on her Sunset Strip Music Festival honour in Los Angeles on Thursday night (01Aug13) by announcing the release of her first new music in seven years.The I Love...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 August 2013
Riot Fest 2013 Brings Classic Punk To Chicago This September
It's time to start making preparations for one of the loudest festivals of the year: Riot Fest 2013 featuring headline sets from the likes of Pixies, The Replacements and Blink-182.Taking place in Chicago on September...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2013
Joan Jett To Be Honoured At Sunset Strip Music Festival
Joan Jett has been named the 2013 honouree at the annual Sunset Strip Music Festival in West Hollywood.The rocker will get her own official 'day' to launch the event on 1 August (13), and she...
By WENN on 03 June 2013
Joan Jett Sent Letter Of Support To Transgender Rocker Laura Jane Grace
Rocker Joan Jett reached out to Laura Jane Grace after the Against Me! singer came out as transgender in a bid to show her support as she transitioned through a difficult time.The musician formerly known...
By WENN on 25 April 2013
Faith Hill Giving Up Football Track
Faith Hill is retiring her rendition of Joan Jett's track I Hate Myself For Loving You from the opening of U.S. primetime sports programme Sunday Night Football.The country star has kicked off the weekly show...
By WENN on 16 April 2013
Tish And Miley Cyrus Rally Over Twitter To Save The Horses
There’s never a shortage of causes for celebs to rally behind and Miley Cyrus’s latest pet project probably won’t come as a surprise.Yesterday, after a flurry of tweets in her horse onesie, the Can’t Be...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 March 2013
Joan Jett Honoured For Animal Charity Work
Legendary rocker Joan Jett has been honoured for her tireless work for animal rights by fellow singer/activist Iggy Pop.The Joan Jett & the Blackhearts frontwoman was presented with the Nanci Alexander Activist Award, named after...
By WENN on 05 November 2012
Joan Jett Unveils Peta Advert
Joan Jett unveiled her first campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Sunday night (04.11.12).The 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' singer attended the unveiling of the advert in Florida and she...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 November 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
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
Joan Jett Takes Aim At Noel Gallagher Over Cow Cruelty Comments
Animal-loving Joan Jett has challenged Noel Gallagher to a fight after the former Oasis star boasted about his love of "throwing stuff" at cows in a recent interview.The Brit recently joked about taking his sons...
By WENN on 21 March 2012
Jett & Van Zandt Help Ramone's Brother Record Final Tracks
Joan Jett and Steven Van Zandt have stepped in to help Joey Ramone's brother complete an album of tracks the late punk icon was working on when he died in 2001.The Ramones star's sibling Mickey...
By WENN on 23 February 2012
Lita Ford And Joan Jett Reunite In New York
Rocker Lita Ford was wary of initiating a meeting with Joan Jett - as she feared her ex-The Runaways bandmate would snub her.The pair has not spoken for years, but Ford recently reached out to...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
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