Latest John Mellencamp News
Bob Dylan Surprises Crowd With Heartbreakers Set At Farm Aid
Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at Farm Aid at the weekend.The music legend previously performed at the first two charity concerts in 1985 and 1986 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 September 2023
Bob Dylan Songwriter Fellowship Launches
The Bob Dylan Center has launched a new yearly Songwriter Fellowship.A partnership between The Bob Dylan Center - which houses artefacts, including lyrics, created and owned by the music legend - and Universal Music Publishing...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2023
Neil Young Pulls Out Of This Year’S Farm Aid Amid Ongoing Covid Fears
Neil Young has pulled out of playing this year’s ‘Farm Aid’ event over his ongoing COVID fears.The 76-year-old music legend announced the news in response to a fan letter on his Neil Young Archives site.It...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2022
Chris Stapleton And Sheryl Crow Have Joined The Lineup Of Willie Nelson’S Farm Aid
Chris Stapleton and Sheryl Crow have joined the lineup of Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid. The 'Tennessee Whisky' singer and the 'Soak Up the Sun' hitmaker have been added to the festival - which will take...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2022
Tom Sizemore Cast In The Legend Of Jack And Diane
Tom Sizemore has joined the cast of 'The Legend of Jack and Diane'.The 60-year-old star – whose previous credits include 'Heat' and 'Saving Private Ryan' – has boarded the female revenge thriller that is being...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2021
Bruce Springsteen And John Mellencamp Release First Duet Together
Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp have released their hotly-awaited debut duet, 'Wasted Days'.The Boss supplied vocals and electric guitar on the hearty track, which is one of a number of songs the esteemed musicians and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2021
Bruce Springsteen To Receive 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize
Bruce Springsteen is set to be honoured with the Woody Guthrie prize.The Boss has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious accolade setup in memory of the late American folk legend to "recognise artists...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 May 2021
Christie Brinkley Says John Mellencamp Split Was Not Due To His Politics
Supermodel Christie Brinkley has slammed claims that her split with John Mellencamp was due to his “politics” and “redneck ways.” Brinkley announced her split from the musician earlier this week in a joint statement, where...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 August 2016
Justin Timberlake To Team Up With Pal Chris Stapleton At Cma Awards
The pair will join John Mellencamp and Keith Urban and Fall Out Boy and Thomas Rhett among the crossover performers onstage. "We've always talked about finding a reason to do something together,"...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2015
Christie Brinkley Dates John Mellencamp
Christie Brinkley has been on a date with John Mellencamp.The 61-year-old model was spotted enjoying dinner with the 63-year-old singer - who has been single since splitting from Meg Ryan last year - in New...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 September 2015
Christie Brinkley Spotted With Another Rock Veteran
The odd couple was photographed leaving the Big Apple's The Bowery Hotel after a dinner date. Sources tell U.S. news show Entertainment Tonight, Mellencamp, who shares a publicist with Brinkley, arrived alone...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2015
John Mellencamp's Son Will Serve Four Day Jail Sentence Over Eight Days
The 20 year old was handed the sentence earlier this year (15) after pleading guilty to misdemeanour battery charges after beating up a 19 year old in Bloomington, Indiana in 2013, but his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2015
John Mellencamp Urges Artists To Back Taylor Swift
The Shake It Off star hit headlines across the world this week (beg22Jun15) after writing an open letter which convinced Apple Music bosses to offer artists royalties during a planned three-month free trial...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 June 2015
John Mellencamp's Sons Sentenced
Speck Mellencamp, 19, was sentenced to four days behind bars, while his brother Hud, 20, must serve 50 hours of community service for their role in a fight with a 19 year old...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2015
John Mellencamp Upset By Home State's New Religious Freedom Law
The Jack & Diane star insists he won't be boycotting any Indiana shows, but in a new Indianapolis Star op-ed piece, he blasts the lawmakers behind the legislation, which critics fear will legalise...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2015
John Mellencamp Meets The Doctor Who Saved His Life At Birth
Rocker John Mellencamp has personally thanked the surgeon who saved his life at birth, 40 years after learning how close he came to death.The Jack & Diane hitmaker was born with spinal bifida at a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2014
Tom Hanks Supports Meg Ryan Through Split
Tom Hanks is helping Meg Ryan get over her broken heart.The 58-year-old Oscar-winner - who is married to fellow actress Rita Wilson - has been supporting his former 'Sleepless in Seattle' co-star following her...
By Clive King in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 September 2014
Meg Ryan And John Mellencamp Split. Why Is Meg Ryan So Unlucky In Love?
The greatest surprise that celebrity watchers will feel for the split of actor Meg Ryan and singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, was the fact that these two screen veterans were even dating in the first place. Such...
By George Percival in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 August 2014
Meg Ryan And John Mellencamp Split - Report
Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp have reportedly split after three years of dating.The actress and rocker quietly began dating in 2010, but they have recently called it quits due to their cross-country relationship, according to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2014
John Mellencamp Signs 'Lifetime' Deal With Republic Records
Rocker John Mellencamp has pledged to release all of his forthcoming music with Republic Records after signing what has been dubbed a "lifetime" contract with the label.The Jack & Diane singer, 62, will unveil his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 May 2014
John Mellencamp: 'I Won't Be Moving In With Meg Ryan'
Rocker John Mellencamp is refusing to give up his home in Indiana and move in with his girlfriend Meg Ryan in New York because he insists he's "too sensitive" for the Big Apple's Mean Streets.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 December 2013
John Mellencamp's Son Surrenders To Police
Rocker John Mellencamp's teenage son Speck has turned himself in to authorities in Monroe County, Indiana following charges he was involved in an alleged beating.The 18 year old and his 19-year-old brother Hud have been...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 August 2013
Andy Murray's Wimbledon Spotify Playlist: Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Robin Thicke
Ever wanted to know what Andy Murray and his fellow Wimbledon competitors listen to before heading out onto centre court? Well, of course Roger Federer chills out to The National, Rafael Nadal listens to the...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2013
John Mellencamp Has Black Eye After Altercation With Son
Rocker John Mellencamp is sporting a black eye after a bust-up with his teenage son.The Hurts So Good hitmaker, 61, was quizzed about the injury to his left eye after turning up for an appearance...
By WENN on 06 June 2013
John Mellencamp's Ex-wife Engaged To Media Mogul
Rocker John Mellencamp's model ex-wife Elaine Irwin is set to marry for the second time.The beauty split from Mellencamp in 2010 after 18 years of marriage, and their divorce was finalised the following summer (Aug11)....
By WENN on 21 January 2013
John Mellencamp Sang Psalms At Matthew Mcconaughey's Wedding
Rocker John Mellencamp played a big part in his pal Matthew Mcconaughey's wedding to Camila Alves - he sang psalms from the bible during the ceremony.The Sahara star exchanged vows with Brazilian beauty Alves last...
By WENN on 13 June 2012
Chris Rock Inducting Red Hot Chili Peppers Into Hall Of Fame
Chris Rock will be among the A-list presenters at the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland on April 14, 2012. The comedian has been given the enviable job of inducting...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Madonna Super Bowl Slot Stirs Controversy
Madonna will provide half-time entertainment at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Super Bowl Xlvi in 2012, but it seems not everyone is overawed by the high profile booking. While fans of the prolific...
By WENN on 06 December 2011
John Mellencamp Divorce Finalised
Rocker John Mellencamp is officially single - his divorce from model Elaine Irwin was finalised on Friday (12Aug11).The veteran musician, 59, split from Irwin, 41, last year (Sep10) and filed papers in Indiana to legally...
By WENN on 15 August 2011
John Mellencamp Gets Divorce
John Mellencamp has officially divorced his estranged wife Elaine Irwin Mellencamp.The 'Under the Boardwalk' singer - who is believed to have been dating actress Meg Ryan since the couple split - filed for divorce on...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 August 2011
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