The Beatles worked with countless artists over the years, but one occasion saw them helping out an American star to write a track that would get him worldwide renown and eventually used in an Oscar-nominated movie. During the early 1960s, while the Fab Four were on tour, they began connecting …
Read More »Elvis Presley’s boss was forced to step in after Ann-Margret argument | Music | Entertainment
Elvis Presley first met Ann-Margret in 1963 when production began on his feature film Viva Las Vegas – which hit cinemas this week, March 13, back in 1964. What started out as a sordid affair eventually blossomed into a loving relationship between the two Hollywood stars. But not every moment …
Read More »Queen share Freddie Mercury’s iconic One Vision opening on final tour | Music | Entertainment
This week’s episode of Queen the Greatest Live continues a look back through the band’s most epic opening numbers. Back in 1986, the four embarked on their final tour together before Freddie Mercury needed to step back as a result of his AIDS diagnosis. Today’s video revisits Queen opening at …
Read More »Johnny Depp, Rod Stewart and more to perform at Jeff Beck tribute show | Music | Entertainment
Last month, the former Yardbirds star and Rod Stewart collaborator died after contracting bacterial meningitis at the age of 78. Now some of Jeff Beck’s friends and colleagues like Johnny Depp are getting together for a couple of tribute concerts in his honour, this May at London’s Royal Albert Hall. …
Read More »Ed Sheeran tickets on sale NOW | Get tickets for UK dates | Music | Entertainment
Ed Sheeran has announced plans to head back on tour for new album, Subtract (Image: ED SHEERAN) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Ed Sheeran is heading back on tour, and tickets for UK dates are available now. …
Read More »Creamfields North 2023 tickets are out now – here’s where to get them | Music | Entertainment
Revellers enjoy music at Creamfields SOUTH 2023 Creamfields is back, and it’s bigger than ever. But this time, it’s been split into two massive events: Creamfields North and Creamfields South. The line-up for Creamfields North was recently announced, boasting such incredible names as Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, and Fatboy Slim …
Read More »Glastonbury 2023 tickets: Here’s when Glasto tickets next go on sale | Music | Entertainment
2022’s Glastonbury Festival was filled with unforgettable moments. Billie Eilish delivered an extraordinary Friday night headlining set, and Paul McCartney performed with a virtual John Lennon the following day. This year’s line-up has just been announced, with Elton John being joined by Guns n’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys in the headline slots, beginning on …
Read More »Grim under the grime – Sleaford Mods review | Music | Entertainment
Opener UK Grim is urgent, nagging and desolate, as Williamson unleashes a tirade of grime-inspired rap about Vladimir Putin and class. He’s got “crisis stamina, full marathon”, he rants before turning his attention to how the other half live – “white Range Rovers… lunch bellies, threesomes and wealth measles. I …
Read More »George Harrison played dirty to get The Beatles to record his legendary song | Music | Entertainment
George Harrison may not have been given enough of a chance to write and record many of his songs for The Beatles records, but the ones he did squeeze through have become all-time greats. Tracks like Here Comes the Sun, Something, I Me Mine and I Need You are just …
Read More »Elvis family respond to Prince Harry comparing Graceland to badger den | Music | Entertainment
Prince Harry continued: “People variously called the house a castle, a mansion, a palace. But it reminded me of the badger sett. Dark, claustrophobic. I walked around saying, ‘The King lived here, you say? Really?’” Elvis purchased Graceland on its 13.8 acre estate back in 1957 for just over $100,000. …
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