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Kylie Minogue Used To Find The Loco-motion 'So Uncool'
Kylie Minogue used to find performing 'The Loco-Motion' "so uncool".The 56-year-old pop idol has her 1988 cover of the 1962 dance-pop song penned by Gerry Goffin and Carole King to thank for launching her music...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2024
Carole King Rapped To Shake It Off At The Swifties For Kamala Rally
Carole King rapped the chorus of Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' at the Swifties for Kamala Rally.The 82-year-old music legend hailed the 34-year-old Grammy winner “my musical and songwriting granddaughter" at the fundraiser for Kamala...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 August 2024
Daisy Edgar-jones No Longer Starring In Carole King Biopic
Daisy Edgar-Jones is no longer starring in the Carole King biopic 'Beautiful'.It was announced in 2022 that the 'Normal People' star hand landed the role of the celebrated singer-songwriter in the picture but she has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2024
Daisy Edgar-jones Will Play Carole King In Movie Version Of Broadway Musical ‘Beautiful’
Daisy Edgar-Jones will play Carole King in the movie version of the Broadway show ‘Beautiful’.The 24-year-old actress has landed the role as the four-time Grammy winner, which is being made by Sony, after working with...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 December 2022
Taylor Swift Inducts Carole King Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Taylor Swift was "moved and honoured" to induct Carole King into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The 31-year-old singer paid tribute to the 79-year-old star on Saturday (30.10.21) with a rendition of 'Will You...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 October 2021
Tina Turner Sells Solo Music Rights To Bmg In Landmark Deal
Tina Turner has sold the rights to her solo back catalogue to BMG.The 'Simply the Best' hitmaker has announced a new deal with the major label, which will see the music legend's "life's work" in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2021
Tina Turner, Jay-z, Carole King Among Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2021 Class
Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Carole King and Foo Fighters are to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, admitted the 2021 inductees,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 May 2021
Bts Join Star-studded Bill For Grammys' Music On A Mission Virtual Fundraiser Event
BTS will perform at the Grammys' Music On A Mission virtual concert. The 'Dynamite' hitmakers - comprising RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - join an already star-studded line-up for the upcoming fundraising...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 March 2021
Foo Fighters, Jay-z And Carole King Among 2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Iron Maiden, Carole King and Dionne Warwick lead the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021.The former's frontman, Dave Grohl, was previously inducted into the Hall of Fame as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 February 2021
Carole King To Perform 'Tapestry' Album At Bst Hyde Park
Carole King has been announced as the latest headlining act for this year’s British Summer Time Festival at London's Hyde Park. King will headline the annual event on Sunday July 3rd and will be playing...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2016
George Lucas And Carole King's Kennedy Center Honors Gala Hits Cbs
George Lucas might've have handed over the reins of 'Star Wars' to JJ Abrams, but his input into that world has certainly not been forgotten. Alongside songwriter Carole King, he was honored for the 38th...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2015
George Lucas And Rita Moreno To Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Rock band the Eagles and conductor Seiji Ozawa will also be honoured for their contributions to American culture at the 38th annual ceremony, which will take place in Washington, D.C. on 6...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
Willie Nelson To Receive 2015 Gershwin Prize
The Crazy hitmaker will be honoured with the top U.S. cultural accolade from officials at the Library of Congress in recognition of his career as a "musical explorer" who has "helped make country...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 July 2015
Stars Pay Tribute To Late Soul Man Ben E. King
The Stand By Me singer passed away on Thursday (30Apr15), aged 76. Maroon 5 singer Levine was among the first to offer praise, writing, "We lost a true great today. We love...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 May 2015
Ben E. King, 'Stand By Me' Singer, Dies Aged 76
Ben E. King, the soul singer best known for the 1960 hit single 'Stand By Me', has died at the age of 76. King died on Thursday (30th April), his publicist confirmed to NBC. Details...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 02 May 2015
Carole King Remembers Gerry Goffin At Musical's London Launch
Carole King choked back tears as she remembered her late partner Gerry Goffin onstage at the London launch of stageshow Beautiful - The Carole King Musical on Tuesday night (24Feb15).The singer/songwriter showed up unannounced for...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 February 2015
Carole King Musical Coming To London
Theatre producers in the U.K. are searching for a British actress to play Carole King as they plan to bring hit U.S. stage show Beautiful to the West End.Jessie Mueller won a Tony Award this...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 September 2014
Songwriter Gerry Goffin Dies
Gerry Goffin has died aged 75.The songwriter, who penned worldwide hits such as 'The Loco-Motion' and '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' with ex-wife Carole King, passed away at his home in Los...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2014
Gerry Goffin, Influential Songwriter And Carole King's Former Creative Partner, Dies At 75
Gerry Goffin, the lyricist behind some of Carole King’s most unforgettable hits, has died at age 75. Goffin is best known for hit songs like (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, sung by...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2014
Gerry Goffin Dies At 75
Carole King's ex-husband and former songwriting partner Gerry Goffin has died at the age of 75.The lyricist passed away early on Thursday (19Jun14) at his home in Los Angeles. Goffin and King became a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2014
David Bowie To Write Song For Merry Clayton?
David Bowie has offered to write a song for gospel singer Merry Clayton.The 65-year-old star of Oscar-winning documentary '20 Feet From Stardom' - which tells the story of famous musician's backup singers - claims she...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 March 2014
Carole King Named Musicares Person Of The Year, Honored By Fellow Musicians
At Friday night’s MusiCares gala, Carole King was most definitely the star of the night – and the year, as she was honored with MusiCares’ Person of the Year award. More than 2000 admirers filled...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 25 January 2014
Paul Mccartney & Ringo Starr Confirmed For Grammy Awards Performance. Does This Spell A Beatles Showcase?
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to perform at this years 56th Grammy Awards, with their inclusion to the Grammys set list being announced this week by the music awards showcase. Although the organisers...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 15 January 2014
Jessie Mueller Wins Over Critics In Carole King Musical
Actress Jessie Mueller has been hailed as Broadway's next big star after winning rave reviews for her portrayal of singer/songwriter Carole King in a new stage musical.Beautiful: The Carole King Musical opened at the Stephen...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 January 2014
Alicia Keys Hails Carole King's Legacy In Magazine Tribute
R&B star Alicia Keys has hailed singer/songwriter Carole King's (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman the "perfect song", insisting she feels chills down her spine every time she hears the tune.The No One...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 January 2014
Carole King’S Big Week - Library Of Congress’S Gershwin Prize For Popular Song And White House Performance
As big weeks go, Carole King can easily boast the biggest; she’s become the first woman to win the Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, and she’ll be ‘In Performance at the White...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 May 2013
Billy Joel And Gloria Estefan To Salute Carole King At Gershwin Prize Concert
Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan and James Taylor will help to honour legendary singer/songwriter Carole King at the White House next week (begs20May13) when she is feted with the prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.The You've...
By WENN on 17 May 2013
Carole King & Usher Join Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony Line-up
Carole King, Usher and Harry Belafonte have joined the line up to honour the class of 2013 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next month (18Apr13).Legendary singer/songwriter King will perform in...
By WENN on 26 March 2013
Carole King Musical Will Track Singer’S Life On Broadway
Carole King’s life will be documented in musical format as Beautiful: The Carole King Musical gets Broadway date. The show will hit theatres in Spring 2014, according to The Hollywood reporter.The bio-musical will feature songs...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 March 2013
Carole King Taking Her Life Story To Broadway
Singer/songwriter Carole King has announced plans to take her life story to Broadway.The Grammy Award winner is teaming up with theatre bosses to present Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which is due to open next...
By WENN on 15 March 2013
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