Being one of the most famous people in the world, Elvis Presley needed to protect his privacy and watch out for those he could really trust. Upon rising to global stardom in 1956, The King formed an inner circle of close male friends, some of whom were family members. Known as …
Read More »Graceland upstairs antics in Elvis’ bedroom ‘Fans would be amazed by what we did up there’ | Music | Entertainment
Having shot to stardom in 1956, Elvis Presley was understandably concerned for his privacy and security when moving into Graceland a year later. As a result, The King had a special wall built on the mansion’s first-floor landing, which you can see from the bottom of the main staircase today. …
Read More »Freddie Mercury’s last song before death was recorded in incredibly rare way | Music | Entertainment
It’s been over 31 years since Freddie Mercury lost his battle with AIDS at the age of just 45. Despite his HIV diagnosis in 1987, the Queen singer tenaciously continued writing and recording with Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. He may not have been well enough to tour, but …
Read More »Top 10 favourite Christmas songs – Fairytale of New York tops the list | Music | Entertainment
Third place went to Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas, with White Christmas, by Bing Crosby, close behind. And Michael Bublé took fifth place with his 2011 version of It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. However, Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic, All I Want for Christmas, could only manage …
Read More »Elvis Presley was ‘very shy’ claims King’s early girlfriend who predicted his big future | Music | Entertainment
Elvis Presley famously dated many women over the years and one of his first girlfriends during the mid-1950s was 15-year-old Dixie Locke. The couple met each other at a church function in Memphis, Tennessee before he shot to fame and she remembers a handsome and very shy boy. The picture of …
Read More »Circa Waves: Ready to make waves in the music scene
Meeting the Liverpool lads at the bohemian Old Blue Last pub in London’s Shoreditch, Circa Waves are in high spirits in anticipation of their upcoming new album Never Going Under, set for release in January.
Read More »KISS announce final UK tour dates for 50th anniversary year – Here’s how to get tickets | Music | Entertainment
KISS said in a statement: “All that we have built and all that we have conquered over the past four decades could never have happened without the millions of people worldwide who’ve filled clubs, arenas and stadiums over those years. This will be the ultimate celebration for those who’ve seen …
Read More »LadBaby announces star-studded Band Aid parody song for his fifth Christmas No 1 attempt | Music | Entertainment
LadBaby continued: “We knew we needed to enlist an icon to launch this year’s campaign, and we’re so excited to announce that the people’s champion and fellow supporter of the Trussell Trust Martin Lewis is joining us on this year’s track. An exciting variety of yet-to-be-announced musical collaborators will also …
Read More »Elvis Presley’s heartbreaking last request to Ann-Margret before death | Music | Entertainment
Elvis Presley first met Ann-Margret in 1963 when they began shooting their 1964 movie Viva Las Vegas. What started out as a fling between two Hollywood stars evolved into a passionate love affair. The couple spent every moment they could together while Elvis’ beau, Priscilla Presley, was awaiting his return …
Read More »My babies made Christmas time ‘magical again’ – Joss Stone on festive album | Music | Entertainment
Merry Christmas, Love by Joss Stone is out now (Image: Getty) Joss, 35, was belting out carols at the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony just two days before this interview. “I met Joe Biden,” she tells me. “He had the biggest smile I’ve seen on a president yet.” Joss once …
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