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Emeli Sande Opens Closing Ceremony
Emeli Sande opened the Closing Ceremony of the London Olympics tonight (12.08.12).The British singer performed a cover of Professor Green's 'Read All About It' as she kicked off the hugely-anticipated event in the Olympic Stadium,...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2012
Olympic Closing Ceremony Will Be The 'Disco After The Marriage'
The Olympic Closing Ceremony promises to be one of the finest spectacles seen, with event organiser Kim Gavin saying that if the opening ceremony was the wedding, tonight's closer will be the "disco after the...
By Lew Irwin on 12 August 2012
Matt Bellamy Samples Baby's Heartbeat For Album
Matt Bellamy sampled his baby's heartbeat for his new album.The Muse frontman's fiancee Kate Hudson gave birth to their son Bingham in July 2011 and the rocker decided to record the tot's heart rhythm for...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 July 2012
Suggs Invades Stage At Sting Show
Madness frontman GRAHAM 'SUGGS' MCPHERSON stunned fans at Sting's concert on Wednesday (04Jul12) by fulfilling a lifelong dream of sharing a stage with the star.The Our House hitmaker was watching his idol perform a set...
By WENN on 06 July 2012
This Means War! Kylie Challenges Pippa To 'Battle Of The Bums'
44-year-old pop princess Kylie Minogue has challenged Pippa Middleton to a battle of the bums to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on Monday (June 2, 2012). Pippa, 28, almost stole the limelight from sister Kate...
By Lew Irwin on 01 June 2012
Kylie Minogue Confirmed For Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Kylie Minogue will perform at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert.The 'Spinning Around' singer is the latest act to be confirmed for the June 4 bash in London, along with Motown star Stevie Wonder.She told Digital...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
Noel Gallagher To Appear On Coldplay Album?
Noel Gallagher is set to appear on the next Coldplay album.The 'Dream On' hitmaker impressed Chris Martin with a sound loop he created as they rehearsed for their collaboration on 'AKA... What a Life' at...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 February 2012
Gary Barlow Reveals Plans For 'Amazing' Queen's Jubilee Concert
Gary Barlow has achieved a lot in his career, as part of the multi-million selling boy group Take That, as a solo artist and more recently as a judge on the UK version of the...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Suggs' Singing Revelation
Madness vocalist Suggs says it was a "revelation" that he could sing. The 'House of Fun' band were formed in London in 1976 by a group of friends, but their singer was never picked to...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 January 2012
Chris Martin Thinks Gaga Is Better Than Him
Coldplay singer Chris Martin admits Lady Gaga writes better choruses than him.The 'Paradise' singer met with the 'Bad Romance' hitmaker when they both performed at the Children in Need Rocks Manchester charity show in November...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 December 2011
Elbow And Biffy Clyro Join Isle Of Wight Festival
Elbow, Biffy Clyro and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have joined the line up for the Isle of Wight Festival 2012.A host of new acts have been added to the bill for the festival, which...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2011
Kelly Osbourne Cries Over Baby Scan
Kelly Osbourne was reduced to tears after seeing an image of her brother's baby.The 'Fashion Police' host was overwhelmed with "joy" after Jack's fiancee Lisa Stelly had a 3-D scan, showing the couple's unborn child...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 November 2011
Johnny Depp's Island Tribute To Heath
Johnny Depp dedicated part of his private island to Heath Ledger.The 'Rum Diary' star and his long-term partner Vanessa Paradis occasionally let their pals use their island, which is in the Bahamas, including the relatives...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2011
Robin Williams Marries Again
Robin Williams has married for a third time.The 60-year-old actor tied the knot with Susan Schneider on Sunday (23.10.11) at the luxurious Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley, California, his representative has confirmed.Famous guests at the...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 October 2011
Jarvis Cocker Joins The Strokes Onstage
Pulp's Jarvis Cocker joined The Strokes during their co-headlining set at Reading last night (27.08.11). 'Common People' singer Jarvis appeared with the New York band to perform a version of The Cars' 'Just What I...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 August 2011
Roger Daltrey Unsure If The Who Will Tour Again
Roger Daltrey isn't sure if he will ever tour with Pete Townshend again as The Who.The 67-year-old singer is currently performing his 'Tommy Reborn' show - which features songs from the band's acclaimed rock opera...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 July 2011
Lindsay Lohan: Black Swan Role Should Have Been Mine
Lindsay Lohan claims she should have had the lead role in 'Black Swan'.The 25-year-old actress has reportedly spoken of her frustration that Natalie Portman was handed the part of ballet dancer Nina Sayers who descends...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 July 2011
Helena Bonham Carter Likes 'Weird' Women
Helena Bonham Carter likes portraying "weird" women. The Oscar-nominated actress - who has portrayed characters ranging from the unstable Bellatrix Lestrange in the 'Harry Potter' series to the demanding Red Queen in 'Alice in Wonderland'...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 May 2011
Eva Mendes Wants World Domination
Eva Mendes wants to rule the world.The 36-year-old actress - who is in a relationship with filmmaker George Gargurevich - never rushes into making a decision and insists that everything she does is designed to...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2011
Johnny Depp Hates Modern Life
Johnny Depp wants to "run away" from modern life.The 'Tourist' actor - who has children Lily-Rose, 11, and eight-year old Jack with long-term partner Vanessa Paradis - believes developments in technology and a shift in...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2011
More Gigs Fall Victim To Britain's Weather Chaos
Artists including MADNESS, DODGY and GALLOWS have all been forced to cancel gigs in Britain on Friday night (03Dec10) as heavy snow continues to cripple the country.The U.K. has suffered severe snowstorms over the last...
By WENN on 03 December 2010
N-dubz Tragic Success
N-Dubz' mentor, Byron Contostavlos, died with a remote control in his hand waiting to see the band's video.The British hip-hop group were formed 11 years ago by Byron - who was lead rapper Dappy's father,...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2010
Harris Locked In Festival Toilet By Madness
Scottish DJ CALVIN HARRIS nearly missed his set at a music festival this weekend (31Jul-01Aug10) after members of ska band MADNESS locked him in a portable toilet.The cheeky musicians played the prank on Harris shortly...
By WENN on 03 August 2010
Tutor Claims Thr Misquoted Him
Construction magnate Ron Tutor, who is leading the group buying Miramax from Disney claims he was misquoted in a Hollywood Reporter report about his relationship with controversial investor David Bergstein. The report, written by veteran...
By Lew Irwin on 13 July 2010
Ex Madness And The Smiths Manager Sztumpf Dies
Former MADNESS and THE SMITHS manager MATTHEW SZTUMPF has died suddenly from a brain aneurysm.Sztumpf also managed 1980s group Swing Out Sister during a long and successful career, and he most recently served as tour...
By WENN on 25 March 2010
Kasabian To Rock V Festival
Kasabian have revealed they are to headline this year's V Festival. The rockers - who have played before at the annual two-day festival which is held in Essex and South Staffordshire over the last weekend...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2010
Robert Pattinson's Luxury Living
Robert Pattinson says the only advantage of being famous is the luxury hotels he stays in. The 23-year-old 'Twilight Saga: Ne Moon' actor - who plays Edward Cullen in the vampire franchise - said he...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2009
Elijah Wood Fears Technology
Elijah Wood fears technology will lead to the downfall of humanity.The 28-year-old actor - who has lent his voice to new animation '9', which tells the story of a post-apocalyptic world destroyed by machines -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 September 2009
Suggs Advises Daughters To Avoid Pop Career
MADNESS frontman SUGGS has advised his daughters to stop chasing a record deal before they get too big.The singer's two kids with his wife Bette Bright, Scarlet and Viva, supported his band at their Madstock...
By WENN on 31 July 2009
Sarah Jessica Parker To Live Alone
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are to live apart.The couple - who have been married for 12 years and have three children together, son James Wilkie, six, and one-month-old twin daughters Marion and Tabitha...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 July 2009
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