Latest La Roux News
La Roux Was Forced To Pen Apology To Kanye West After Insulting Him
La Roux was once forced to apologise to Kanye West in writing after insulting him.The 'In For The Kill' hitmaker - whose real name is Elly Jackson - has revealed the bizarre feud she got...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2020
Upcoming Releases: What Albums Are We Waiting For This Month?
This month looks to be all about long-awaited returns from established artists. These are are seven most eagerly anticipated albums coming up in February 2020 - though we have a feeling these are just the...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 01 February 2020
Eight Albums We're Looking Forward To In 2020
It's a new year and a new decade, so we're hoping it gets off to a good start in the world of music. There are some pretty exciting upcoming releases for 2020, from some of...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 31 December 2019
La Roux Slams Fox For Using Song To Market 'Bulletproof' Kids Clothes
La Roux has hit out angrily at Fox Business for its use of her song ‘Bulletproof’ to accompany a segment about protective children’s clothes on a US television channel, describing their decision as “abhorrent”.During a...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 22 August 2018
New Order Unveil New Song
New Order have unveiled the first song from their new album.Then band - featuring Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman - have premiered 'Restless' online, with the track being their...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2015
Brandon Flowers For New Order Lp
Brandon Flowers and Iggy Pop will feature on New Order's new album.The rockers will be joined by The Killers frontman and 68-year-old singer/songwriter on their forthcoming studio record 'Music Complete', which will be their first...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 July 2015
New Order Album To Feature Guest Stars Including Brandon Flowers
As well as announcing a short UK tour this autumn, the returning indie veterans New Order have revealed that their upcoming album will feature a number of guest stars from musical past and present.Music Complete,...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2015
Elly Jackson: 'Music Industry Is Sexist'
The La Roux star spoke out after it emerged up to 70 per cent of acts booked for the U.K.'s annual festival season are male, with the top billing slots also dominated by...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2015
Alt-j, Noel Gallagher And Portishead To Headline Latitude Festival
alt-J, Noel Gallagher and Portishead will headline Latitude Festival.The annual music festival in Suffolk, south east England will feature the rockers, with alt-J eager to play at the event because it has ''always been so...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 March 2015
La Roux Made No Money From Record Sales
British singer Elly Jackson made no money from her band La Roux's eight million record sales.The Bulletproof hitmaker has blasted the machinations of a music industry that handed her no cash from her huge sales,...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2014
Ben Langmaid Calls Ian Sherman An Idiot As La Roux/kanye West Thing Blows Up
It all started when Elly Jackson of La Roux fame answered a question on Kanye West by saying: "No, f*ck him. Nobody likes him." Actually, it seems like it all started when Jackson showed her...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2014
La Roux Star Snipes At Kanye West
British pop star Elly Jackson has taken aim at Kanye West, insisting he is despised by almost everyone in the music industry.The La Roux singer spent two days working with the iconic rapper to provide...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2014
Elly Jackson Felt Like A 'Different Person' After Tour
La Roux's Elly Jackson separated from bandmate Ben Langmaid because she had become a ''different person''.The 'Bulletproof' singer is now the sole permanent member of the group after parting ways with her songwriting partner and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2014
La Roux Lost Ability To Sing Through Anxiety
La Roux singer Elly Jackson feared her career was over when she suddenly lost her ability to hit the high notes.The In For The Kill vocalist found herself thrust into the spotlight following the release...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 May 2014
La Roux Working With Nile Rodgers
La Roux are working with disco legend Nile Rodgers.The electro duo - made up of Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid - have been in the studio with the 59-year-old guitarist, who has previously produced hits...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 July 2012
Beth Ditto 'Chilled' By Adele's Voice
Adele gives Beth Ditto ''chills''. The Gossip lead singer is a huge fan of the 'Someone Like You' hitmaker, praising her talent and beauty. She said: ''I love Adele so much and it's honestly not...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 May 2012
La Roux 'Terrified' By Sexy Songs
La Roux "terrified" by sexy pop songs.The electronic duo - Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid - are aiming for a "cheekier" follow up to their self titled debut, but want their music to be sexy...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 January 2012
Jim Sturgess Forms Duo With Girlfriend O'brien
Actor Jim Sturgess is hoping to make his mark on the pop charts after forming a duo with his girlfriend, La Roux musician Mickey O Brien.The Across The Universe star, who previously fronted groups like...
By WENN on 10 August 2011
Elton John Praises 'Genius' Kanye West
Sir Elton John has hailed Kanye West a "stone cold genius".The legendary 'Rocket Man' singer said he is completely blown away by the 'Power' rapper's vision and ability to marry genres and hailed his last...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2011
La Roux Changes Voice
La Roux says her voice has changed for the band's second album. Flame haired singer Elly Jackson is giving up her trademark high pitched vocals for the group's next record, and said the sound she...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 January 2011
Willow Smith To Play News Years Eve Show With Ne-yo
WILLOW SMITH, the daughter of Hollywood stars WILL SMITH and JADA PINKETT SMITH, will make her most high-profile television appearance yet when she takes to the stage at 'DICk Clarks' New Year's Rockin' Eve' on...
By WENN on 07 December 2010
Eminem Gets 10 Grammy Nominations
Eminem leads the 2011 Grammy nominations, with nods in 10 categories.The 'Not Afraid' rapper is in the running for some of the most prestigious prizes at the annual ceremony, including Album of the Year, Song...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2010
Jackson Slams Tv Singing Contests
LA ROUX star ELLY JACKSON has become the latest star to slam TV singing contests - insisting she "will not support" them because they are "unfair" on "vulnerable" wannabes.Sir Elton John recently branded Simon Cowell's...
By WENN on 26 October 2010
David Guetta Sets Download Record
David Guetta is the most downloaded dance artist in history. The chart-topping French DJ - who has achieved three number one hits in the UK, collaborating with Kelly Rowland, Akon and the Black Eyed Peas'...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2010
Kelis Admits To La Roux Love
elis has revealed she would love to work with British group La Roux.The 'Acapella' hitmaker - who is soon to begin a tour of the US alongside 'Heartbeat' singer Robyn - explained the electro-pop duo...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 July 2010
Jackson Stunned By La Roux's Success
LA ROUX singer ELLY JACKSON is constantly surprised by the band's success - she never expects an audience to show up at their concerts.The British star shot to fame with the release of hit track...
By WENN on 19 May 2010
Rihanna Wants La Roux Collaboration
Rihanna wants to collaborate with La Roux.The 'Umbrella' hitmaker - who was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown last February - was keen to record a track with the duo's singer Elly Jackson, but the British...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 April 2010
La Roux's Tour Delayed Over Volcano
British double act LA ROUX have been forced to delay the start of their upcoming U.K. tour as a result of the chaos following a volcano eruption in Iceland last week (15Apr10).The Bulletproof hitmakers were...
By WENN on 23 April 2010
La Roux Named Fifth In Bbc Sound Of 2009 List
Electropop pair La Roux have finished in fifth place in the BBC's Sound of 2009 shortlist.The prestigious list predicts the musicians likely to break through in the next 12 months and was won last year...
By Contributor on 05 January 2009
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