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Gene Simmons: ‘Artists Shouldn't Give A F*** If They’Re On Rolling Stone Magazine’S 200 Greatest Singers Of All Time’ List’

Gene Simmons says entertainers shouldn’t “give a f***” if they are on Rolling Stone magazine’s ‘200 Greatest Singers Of All Time’ list.The KISS singer, 73, branded the new league table – updated from the publication’s 2008...

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin Named Best Singer Of All Time

Aretha Franklin has been named the Best Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.The late soul icon - who died in 2018 at the age of 76 - was best known for hits such...

I've Found My Voice In The Movie Industry, Says Naomi Ackie

Naomi Ackie thinks she's finally "found [her] voice" in the movie industry.The 30-year-old actress struggled to find opportunities after her breakthrough film role in 2016's 'Lady Macbeth' - but Naomi is now feeling more confident...

Naomi Ackie Reveals She Nearly Quit Acting

Naomi Ackie nearly quit acting due to a lack of opportunities for black performers.The 30-year-old actress was named one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow in 2017, but she subsequently considered walking away from the...

Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons Grateful To Whitney Houston's Estate

Kasi Lemmons was grateful for the support of Whitney Houston's estate during the making of 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.The 61-year-old filmmaker has helmed the biopic about the late singer and is thankful that she...

Naomi Ackie Fears She's 'Putting Herself In The Firing Line'

Naomi Ackie thinks she's potentially "putting [herself] in the firing line" by playing Whitney Houston in a new biopic.The 31-year-old actress has been cast as the chart-topping icon in 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with...

Jade Thirlwall Dresses As Lil Kim For 30th Birthday Party

Jade Thirlwall recreated one of Lil Kim's most iconic looks for her 30th birthday party.The Little Mix star doesn't reach the milestone until December 26 but she celebrated early by throwing a lavish fancy dress...

Naomi Ackie Wore False Teeth To Play Whitney Houston

Naomi Ackie had to wear a set of false teeth to play Whitney Houston in a new biopic.The 30-year-old actress portrays the late superstar in new movie-musical 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' - and Naomi...

Naomi Ackie Felt Whitney Houston's Presence On Movie Set

Naomi Ackie believes Whitney Houston was "in the room" with her when she filming new biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.The 30-year-old actress plays the late superstar in the new movie and she's convinced Whitney...

Naomi Ackie Had To Balance Whitney Houston's Highs And Lows In Biopic

Naomi Ackie found it challenging to juggle the highs and lows of Whitney Houston's life in 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody'.The 30-year-old actress is playing the iconic singer in the biopic and discussed the responsibility...

Naomi Ackie 'Stropped Giving A S***' When She Turned 30

Naomi Ackie "stopped giving a s***" when she turned 30.The 'Master of None' actress - who is starring as late music legend Whitney Houston in upcoming biopic 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' - reached her...

Emeli Sande

Emeli Sande Wanted To Sing Like Whitney Houston On Her New Album

Emeli Sande wanted to sing like Whitney Houston on her latest album.The 35-year old pop star had just met her now-girlfriend classical musician Yoana Karemova when she started laying down tracks for 'Let's Say For...

Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan Has Only Felt 'Comfortable' Singing I'm Every Woman In The Last Decade

Chaka Khan has only felt "comfortable" singing 'I'm Every Woman' in the last decade.The 69-year-old star - who recently dropped the single 'Woman Like Me' - has confessed that it took her many years to...

Fugees

The Fugees Scrap Reunion Tour

The Fugees have cancelled their long-awaited reunion tour.The 'Ready or Not' hitmakers - comprised of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - had planned to go on the road late last year to...

Whitney Houston

A Whitney Houston Mac Make-up Line Is On The Way

Whitney Houston's estate has teamed up with M.A.C. Cosmetics on a new make-up line.The Whitney Houston Estate has signed a "long-term, multi-faceted partnership" with the beauty brand, which will see some of the 'My Love...

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci To Play Clive Davis In Whitney Houston Biopic

Stanley Tucci has been cast as Clive Davis in the Whitney Houston biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.The 60-year-old actor has boarded the movie as the Grammy-winning producer, who acted as a mentor to the...

Fugees

Fugees Announce First World Tour In 25 Years

Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...

Ashton Sanders To Play Bobby Brown In Whitney Biopic

Ashton Sanders will play Bobby Brown in the Whitney Houston biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.The 25-year-old actor has been tapped to play the 'Every Little Step' hitmaker, who was married to Whitney between 1992...

Fugees

Fugees To Reunite For First Time In 15 Years?

Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...

Max Harwood Had Little Drag Experience Before Everybody's Talking About Jamie Role

Max Harwood had limited experience of drag before starring in 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'.The 24-year-old actor plays the lead role in the film adaptation of the hit stage musical of the same name as teenager...

Lawrence Kasdan

The Bodyguard Remake On The Way

'The Bodyguard' is being remade.Lawrence Kasdan, who was the writer and producer of the 1992 movie is to produce a new version of the film for Warner Bros. Pictures, with the Kasdan Pictures executive joined...

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson Regrets Not Asking Aretha Franklin About Respect Casting

Jennifer Hudson regrets not asking Aretha Franklin about why she selected her for the lead role in 'Respect'.The 39-year-old star was handpicked by the late music icon, who died in 2018, to play her in...

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Biopic Gets New Director

Kasi Lemmons has replaced Stella Meghie as the director of the Whitney Houston biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.The hotly-anticipated film, which will see 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' actress Naomi Ackie portray the...

George Michael

George Michael's Careless Whisper Voted Most-loved Song

George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' has been named the best loved song of all time.The late Wham! star's 1984 classic - which was penned by band members Michael and Andrew Ridgeley - has topped Smooth...

David Bowie

International Dance Day: Celebrating With Seven "Dance" Number Ones [Playlist]

We're celebrating International Dance Day the only way we know how: By moving our feet to some of the greatest dance-themed songs of all time. From Whitney Houston to David Bowie, there's something for everyone...

Naomi Ackie Set To Play Whitney Houston In Biopic

Naomi Ackie is in final talks to play Whitney Houston in 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.The 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' actress - who recently won a BAFTA for her role of Bonnie in...

Johnny Cash

Tainted Love, Hallelujah And Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: 10 Covers That You Probably Know Better Than The Originals

How many times in your life have you found yourself listening to a song that you think you know inside out, only to discover that that's not even the original version? We're guessing at least...

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Whitney Houston has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The late music icon - who died in February 2012, aged 48 - was celebrated as part of a virtual event for this...

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Breaks Billboard Record Previously Held By Whitney Houston

Taylor Swift has broken a Billboard 200 chart record previously held by the late Whitney Houston.The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker's latest LP, 'folklore', has returned to the top of the US chart, and has now...

Whitney Houston

Sony Acquire Rights To Whitney Houston Biopic

Sony have picked up the rights to the Whitney Houston biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.The company's TriStar Pictures banner has won a bidding war for the biopic of the late music icon, who tragically...

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