In a recent episode of Queen the Greatest live, Freddie Mercury reflects on his performance as a frontman and how seriously he took his entertaining. The late singer said: “I have to win them over or it’s not a successful gig. “It’s my job to make sure I win them …
Read More »André Rieu announces 2024 UK and Ireland tour with 60-piece orchestra | Music | Entertainment
The world-famous Dutch violinist and conductor returns to the UK and Ireland in April and May next year for performances across the country. A statement teased: “Audiences can expect to be transported into a world of enchanting melodies and breathtaking performances as André Rieu leads his wonderful Johann Strauss Orchestram …
Read More »Freddie Mercury Queen classic voted greatest driving song of all time in UK poll | Music | Entertainment
There’s nothing like belting out a rock anthem while driving on the motorway. And now British motorists have taken part in a new UK poll to name the best driving song of all time. An incredible 39 per cent voted for Freddie Mercury’s 1979 Queen classic Don’t Stop Me Now. …
Read More »Beartooth: ‘This is the scariest record I’ve ever made’ | Music | Entertainment
“My motto for this record is: ‘No fear.'” Walking into a room with Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo was a nerve-wracking experience. Not only because he’s the head of a band who have sold out Wembley Arena, amassed more than 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and become one of the …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen gives health update after ‘monster’ illness | Music | Entertainment
Bruce Springsteen might be dealing with peptic ulcer disease, but it’s clear he’s lost none of his sense of humour thanks to a new update. The 74-year-old music legend was forced to cancel all of his 2023 tour dates with the E Street Band following the diagnosis, which had caused …
Read More »Nation’s favourite driving song revealed | Music | Entertainment
The appropriately named 1979 hit sung by Freddie Mercury – whose title perhaps hints about traffic light frustration – was chosen by 39% of drivers quizzed. It topped Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi (33%) and Dancing Queen by ABBA (29%). Ironically The Proclaimers’ ode to walking I’m Gonna …
Read More »Bryan Adams tickets: Star announces British residency slot – here’s the info | Music | Entertainment
Bryan Adams fans, you are about to be in Heaven. The Canadian marvel has just confirmed he’s returning to the UK in the coming months on a massive residency slot across three nights of very special music. In May 2024, Bryan will be performing one album in full each evening …
Read More »Lady Madonna is on her 78-date tour to celebrate 40 years since her debut | Music | Entertainment
Madonna doesn’t like to reflect on the past – she’s always been determined to keep moving forward, her US publicist Liz Rosenberg once told me. So her first greatest hits Celebration tour – which kicks off at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, 40 years after the release of her first, …
Read More »21 Savage tickets for one-off London show out this week | Music | Entertainment
21 Savage just dropped a Rich Flex. He’s just confirmed he’s hitting the UK for a special, one-off gig at London’s O2 Arena. Even more exciting is that it is happening NEXT MONTH. Yes, that’s right, in just over 30 days – on Thursday, November 30, 2023, 21 Savage is …
Read More »Barry Manilow tickets: Here’s where to get presale tickets | Music | Entertainment
Barry Manilow is coming back to the UK – and he’s no doubt going to be delivering one of the biggest shows of the year. The Mandy singer has confirmed he’ll be hitting Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2024 – but there is a catch. Manilow will …
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