It’s been half a century since Paul McCartney and Wings released their second studio album. Initially planned as a double record, Macca decided to include some unreleased songs from the 1971 Ram sessions like Get on the Right Thing and Little Lamb Dragonfly, which made it onto what would be …
Read More »Queen share four epic Freddie Mercury Under Pressure live performances | Music | Entertainment
This week’s episode of Queen The Greatest Live looks back at four vintage Freddie Mercury performances of Under Pressure. A No 1 hit in October 1981 led by John Deacon’s iconic bass line, the band famously wrote the track with David Bowie while drunk at Montreux’s Mountain Studios. Sir Brian …
Read More »Olly Murs drives women wild at the 02 | Music | Entertainment
Priming the party perfectly, they make way for the charming Olly Murs. Starting his set with the title track from his recent album Marry Me, he creates a hugely impactful bridal theme to his performance, appearing on screen at the altar of a church and dressed in a white suit …
Read More »McFly get ‘frustrated’ by ‘boyband’ branding | Music | Entertainment
McFly just announced a slew of exciting new projects kicking off this year, beginning with a new album, Power To Play, hitting streaming services and store shelves on June 9. After that, they’re going on an extensive tour throughout the UK, which includes a visit to Alexandra Palace, one of …
Read More »Elvis guitarist James Burton and Brian May announce special concert | Music | Entertainment
He may be 83, but Elvis Presley’s very own TCB band guitarist James Burton shows no sign of stopping. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame star is well known for his collaborations with The King through countless Las Vegas shows and concerts, plus his work with the likes of …
Read More »Freddie Mercury honoured in two special tributes for King’s Coronation | Music | Entertainment
Firstly, Freddie Mercury’s Coronation crown and robe, which he wore during his final Queen concerts during the Magic Tour of 1986, have gone on display. His former lover Mary Austin was left the costumes in his will and she’s planning on auditioning them late this year. Freddie’s theatre dress crown and …
Read More »The Beatles singer left Star Wars actor ‘moved to tears’ after chance encounter | Music | Entertainment
The Beatles are a cultural phenomenon that bled into every part of the world over the decades. This meant that, when Star Wars came out in 1977 and its two sequels hit cinemas in the 1980s, the actors were massive fans. So then, when George Harrison was on a flight …
Read More »Elvis Presley’s final film request involved Star Wars | Music | Entertainment
Today, May 4, 2023, marks Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be With You). And while countless celebrities have fallen in love with the science-fiction franchise over the past 50 years, one of its earliest supporters was none other than the King of Rock and Roll himself: Elvis Presley. The …
Read More »Hot Mulligan tickets out today – here’s where to get them | Music | Entertainment
American pop-punk icons Hot Mulligan have only just played a few shows in the UK, but they loved it so much they have already planned a second coming. The band, who just announced their third studio album, Why Would I Watch, will be returning to play venues around the UK …
Read More »Lord of the Lost: ‘We’re not representing Germany, we’re representing alternative music’ | Music | Entertainment
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is just a matter of days away, and the competition is fierce. While the United Kingdom is backing its new entrant, Mae Muller, she’ll have some powerful acts to take down on the way to the final – including Germany’s Lord of the Lost. The …
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