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Thanksgiving: The Best Musically Inspired Thank Yous And Songs Of Appreciation We Could Find
Thanksgiving is upon us once more. In fact in many countries, including Canada, The Netherlands and St Lucia it has already been celebrated. The forth Thursday in November though is arguably the biggest, best known...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 25 November 2020
International Jazz Day: Seven Pioneering Singers That Made It On To Our Jazz Playlist
April 30th marks the celebration of Jazz music worldwide. Originating from the African-American communities of New Orleans, Jazz was a development from blues and ragtime, establishing its own identity in the late 19th century. Considered...
By in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2019
Richard Pryor Set For Apollo Theater Walk Of Fame Induction
The funnyman will be posthumously honoured alongside fellow comedy stars Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx during a special ceremony on 1 October (15), coinciding with the launch of a new comedy club series....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2015
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
Louis Armstrong's Secret Daughter Goes Public With Memoirs After Letters Sale
Jazz legend Louis Armstrong's secret daughter has gone public with an expose on her late father after selling off love letters he sent her mother in the 1950s and 1960s at auction earlier this month...
By WENN on 27 December 2012
Treasure Trove Of Louis Armstrong Letters To Mistress And Secret Daughter To Be Sold
Jazz great Louis Armstrong's love letters to his mistress and secret lovechild are among the items from the musician's archive that will go under the hammer at an auction in Los Angeles in December (12).Profiles...
By WENN on 29 November 2012
Hackney Riots Heroine Pauline Pearce Stuns Britain's Got Talent
Hackney Riots heroine Pauline Pearce has proven that there's more to her than simply being a crime-fighter extraordinaire. The have-a-go-heroine is reportedly having a serious crack at the music industry and has auditioned for Britain's...
By Lew Irwin on 10 February 2012
Adele Doesn't Need To Win Mercury Prize.
Adele "doesn't need" to win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize.The Grammy award-winning singer's latest album '21' is up for the coveted honour next month, but Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman Huey Morgan thinks it would be better...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 August 2011
Frank Black Donates 100,000 Pound To Keep Club Open
Frank Black has reportedly donated £100,000 to a fund fighting to keep a London venue open. The Pixies frontman has backed a campaign to save the 100 Club, which is presently facing closure due to...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2010
Whitaker To Expose Louis Armstrong's Pot Use In Biopic
FOREST WHITAKER is sure to shock fans of jazz crooner LOUIS ARMSTRONG by focusing on 'Satchmo's' love of marijuana in his next movie.The Crying Game star will star as Armstrong and direct the biopic next...
By WENN on 08 March 2010
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