Latest Mick Hucknall News
Cee Lo Green To Pick Up Special Honour At Mobos
The Forget You singer will also perform at the ceremony, which will take place in Leeds, England. "I am honoured by this acknowledgement, especially so young in my career," he says. "And...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 November 2015
Mick Hucknall Plans 10-Year Simply Red Hiatus
The Holding Back the Years stars disbanded in 2010 but have reformed to record a new album and hit the road this month (Oct15) to mark 30 years since they found fame....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2015
Dee Ocleppo: I'm No Trophy Wife
Dee Ocleppo doesn't want ''trophy wife'' written on her gravestone. The model turned handbag designer and current wife of the fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger, has revealed that she won't hide in the shadows of her...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 01 July 2015
Mick Hucknall Admires Fellow Red-haired Singer Ed Sheeran
The Fairground hitmaker struggled with his image in the early days of his career as he was often mocked for his "ginger" locks, and now admits he feels jealous of Sheeran for dealing...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 May 2015
Are You Simply Red-dy For The Comeback? 'Big Love' To Arrive This Summer
Simply Red are making a spectacular comeback with their first album since 2007, 'Big Love', coming this Summer via East West Records. The album will also mark the 30th anniversary since the release of the...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2015
Simply Red To Release First Album In Eight Years
Simply Red will release their first album in eight years in June.The band has announced a new album 'Big Love' to coincide with their world tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary, which they announced last...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2015
Van Morrison Enlists Michael Buble For New Lp
Van Morrison will collaborate with Michael Buble and Joss Stone on his new album.The 69-year-old singer will release 'Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue' in the UK on March 16, which will feature 16 tracks with high...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 February 2015
Simply Red Announce Tour To Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Simply Red have announced a string of shows to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. The shows - including a date at Leeds’s First Direct Arena – will come five years after their last performance.Mick Hucknall...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2014
Simply Red Return
Mick Hucknall is reviving his pop group Simply Red for a world tour.The Fairground hitmakers retired from the music industry in 2010 at the end of a farewell tour, but they have now announced they...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2014
Simply Red Stars Settle Land Dispute With Neighbour
Former Simply Red bandmates Mick Hucknall and Chris De Margary have settled a hunting dispute with a neighbour in County Donegal, Ireland.The pop star pals sued John Wilde in 2009, claiming he had been interfering...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 March 2014
Van Morrison And Mick Hucknall Stage Bobby Bland Tribute Gig
Van Morrison and Mick Hucknall are teaming up for a special tribute concert in honour of late soul star Bobby 'blue' Bland.Both veteran singers are huge fans of the musician, who passed away in June...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 August 2013
Mick Hucknall Covers Soul Classics On First Solo Album
Former Simply Red star Mick Hucknall's first solo album will be a collection of soul classics from the likes of Otis Redding and Ray Charles.The Holding Back The Years singer, who recently fronted the reformed...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 August 2013
Mick Hucknall Leads Tributes To Bobby 'Blue' Bland
Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall, Kevin Bacon and David Coverdale have led the tributes to soul star Bobby 'blue' Bland following his death on Sunday (23Jun13).The veteran singer passed away at his home in Memphis,...
By WENN on 24 June 2013
Bill Wyman Unveils New Art Exhibition In London
Bill Wyman opened his new exhibition 'Bill Wyman: Reworked' in London on Tuesday evening (26.02.13).The former Rolling Stones bassist unveiled the re-imaginations of his photographs of the legendary band by various artists - including cartoonist...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 February 2013
Can Brad Pitt And Angie Crack Winemaking? Other Grape Based Success Stories
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have announced they are moving into the wine business and will release their first effort - a Vintage Rose - later this year. The grape industry is a fashionable movie...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 February 2013
Stereophonics And Mick Hucknall To Recreate Beatles Recording Session
Artists including Stereophonics and Mick Hucknall are to recreate the Beatles' famous 12-hour recording session to mark 50 years since the famed musicians began work on their debut album.Sir Paul MCCartney and his bandmates headed...
By WENN on 17 January 2013
Mick Hucknall Devoted To Parenting
British singer Mick Hucknall has become "obsessed" with parenting and has ruled out signing up for any long tours which would take him away from his family.The Simply Red star is determined to give his...
By WENN on 02 November 2012
Manchester Holds Sad Memories For Mick Hucknall
Mick Hucknall is back with a new solo album - American Soul - and the Simply Red man has been discussing his long and illustrious career and music, his new family and memories of his...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 29 October 2012
Mick Hucknall Refuses To Contact Mother Who Abandoned Him
Singer Mick Hucknall has opened up about the traumatic event that scarred his childhood after his mother abandoned him at the age of three.The Simply Red frontman was raised by his father in Manchester, England...
By World Entertainment News Network on 29 October 2012
Mick Hucknall's Tv Talent Show Idea Snubbed By Bbc
Singer Mick Hucknall approached bosses at the Bbc to launch his own Tv talent show, but his concept was turned down in favour of The Voice.The former Simply Red frontman was keen to front his...
By WENN on 24 October 2012
Mick Hucknall To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
British singer Mick Hucknall will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award from The Radio Academy next month (Nov12).The Simply Red frontman's career will be feted by the broadcasting charity for leaving "an indelible mark...
By WENN on 10 October 2012
Hal David Tributes Led By Motown Legend Dionne Warwick
After Hal David songs lit up soul star Dionne Warwick's glittering career, it was no surprise that the Motown veteran was leading the tributes to the recently deceased songwriter who, along with creative partner Burt...
By Lew Irwin on 03 September 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Russell Brand Dating David Hasselhoff Ex
Russell Brand is dating David Hasselhoff's Playboy model ex-girlfriend.The 36-year-old comedian and actor announced his divorced from Katy Perry last December and has dated a string of women since.Now he is said to be seeing...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2012
Guns N Roses Join Hall Of Fame: 'It's About The Music Not The People'
Guns N Roses gratefully accepted their induction to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (April 14, 2012). Well, most of them did. The band's temperamental leader, Axl Rose, last week announced that...
By WENN on 16 April 2012
Ronnie Wood Reveals Stones Are Considering Tour
The Rolling Stones are ''talking'' about a 50th anniversary reunion tour. Guitarist Ronnie Wood has revealed the group - which also comprises drummer Charlie Watts, lead singer Sir Mick Jagger and lead guitarist Keith Richards...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 February 2012
Shaun Ryder's Simply Red Confusion
Shaun Ryder once thought Simply Red were the Happy Mondays. The former Happy Mondays singer - who was famous for his wild partying in the 80s and 90s - was sharing a drink with a...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 September 2011
Mick Hucknall Says Wife Saved His Life
Mick Hucknall thinks he would have died if he hadn't stopped womanising.The 51-year-old singer - who has famously slept with over 3,000 women - tied the knot with long-term girlfriend Gabriella Wesberry last year and...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 July 2011
Hucknall Saved By Fatherhood
Simply Red star Mick Hucknall credits his wife and daughter with saving his life, insisting he would be "dead" if he had carried on jetting around the world chasing models.The British singer was a famous...
By WENN on 21 July 2011
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