Last month, the legendary Take That took to the stage of Windsor Castle’s East Lawn where they wowed audiences around the world to celebrate the King’s Coronation. Since then, all has been quiet for the iconic boyband – until now. Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen have just announced …
Read More »Brian May unveils new Freddie Mercury statue at Queen’s We Will Rock You musical | Music | Entertainment
During We Will Rock You’s 12 year run at the Dominion theatre, a giant gold Freddie Mercury statue adorned the entrance by Tottenham Court Road tube station. After the show closed in 2014, Queen drummer Roger Taylor saved the monument from being put in storage by placing it in his …
Read More »Brian May plays Johnny B Goode with BGT’s Harry Churchill and Elvis’ guitarist | Music | Entertainment
Last night, Elvis Presley’s guitarist James Burton led a rock and roll star-studded concert at the London Palladium that overran by more than an hour as the musicians playing couldn’t stop joyously jamming together. Sir Brian May opened the show by welcoming the excited audience that Express.co.uk was a part …
Read More »John Lennon wanted to rerecord ‘abysmal’ Sgt Peppers song inspired by his son | Music | Entertainment
The Beatles released their eighth studio album, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, in 1967, and it was met with great praise. The record included such massive hits as A Day in the Life, A Little Help from My Friends, and Fixing a Hole. But one of the most powerful …
Read More »Beyoncé review: Hyper-visual Renaissance tour left fans clamouring for more | Music | Entertainment
Beyoncé’s highly-anticipated return to London for her Renaissance World Tour could not have been more well-suited to a queen of her craft. The show, a gargantuan celebration of her career, was the kind of event one remembers for a lifetime, cementing her as the one-in-a-generation kind of talent she is. …
Read More »Ann-Margret proved she still loved Elvis Presley years after his death | Music | Entertainment
Elvis Presley slept with many women throughout his career, but nobody ever compared to Ann-Margret. The two stars met on the set of their 1964 movie, Viva Las Vegas, and a sordid love affair began, lasting just over a year. People around Elvis and Ann-Margret at the time said they …
Read More »Simply Red star Mick Hucknall recreates the ‘cycle of genius’ with new album Time | Music | Entertainment
Simply Red star Mick Hucknall (Image: European Press News) When i ask Mick Hucknall about his favourite memories, the Simply Red star doesn’t miss a beat. “The Grammy Awards in 1987, that’s very vivid,” he replies instantly. “I sang Ben E King’s Stand By Me with Ben E King, and …
Read More »Elvis Presley had secret fling with GI Blues co-star while filming | Music | Entertainment
Elvis Presley was drafted into the United States Army in 1958, placing his career largely on hold. After two years in the force, he finally returned to civilian life, and he was excited to get back to his old ways. He instantly signed up for a new movie, GI Blues …
Read More »George Harrison’s ‘perfect’ Beatles track was a continuation of another song | Music | Entertainment
The Beatles released their penultimate album, Abbey Road, in 1969, and it has widely been recognised as one of their best works. Included in the record – aside from such classics as Come Together and Here Comes The Sun – was Something, one of George Harrison’s best-loved songs. The tender …
Read More »Sleeper steals the show at iconic Garage venue with nostalgic 30th anniversary performance | Music | Entertainment
Britpop is back in vogue with Blur bringing out a new album and announcing huge sold out summer Wembley Stadium shows, Pulp playing a big Finsbury Park gig this summer, and the Gallagher brothers constant teasing of an Oasis reunion in anticipation of the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe. It …
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