Performer who became part of the French resistance will be moved to the mausoleum in NovemberThe remains of Josephine Baker, a famed French-American dancer, singer and actor who also worked with the French resistance during the second world war, will b…
Don Everly – a life in pictures
A look back at the life and career of the singer and last surviving member of the Everly Brothers, who has died aged 84 at his home in NashvilleUS music star Don Everly dies aged 84Don Everly Obituary Continue reading…
US music star Don Everly dies aged 84
Singer and guitarist who formed one of pop’s greatest vocal partnerships, the Everly Brothers, dies in NashvilleDon Everly, one half of the rock’n’roll duo the Everly Brothers, has died at his home in Nashville at the age of 84.A spokesperson for the f…
Brand new Cadillac. Großmodell. Chouette.
Vince Taylor was a rock ‘n roll singer in Britain and France. Brand New Cadillac, do you remember? It was 1959. The observatory. What a strange story. [podcast with transcript. CW: mental illness, drug abuse, suicide mention] I’m in a gross module and …
Everybody knows her by the nickname of la Chona
The catchy 1995 Norteño/pop hit song
“La Chona”
by Los Tucanes de Tijuana has been
covered
hundreds
of
times
by
both
professional
and
amateur
musicians.
There are
also
remixes
and
parodies.
Of course, one can also
just
dance
to
i…
Chris Barber: A Trailblazer’s Legacy – the evolution of a jazz hero
(The Last Music Co)The late bandleader’s 70-year career packed in restless shifts of style, virtuoso skill and guest spots from jazz’s bestWhen Chris Barber died, aged 90, in March, he had only recently retired after leading a band for 70 years. You ca…
I’m stirred by Daniel Craig’s plan to give away his fortune | Rebecca Nicholson
He offers sound financial advice on not ruining his children’s lives with extreme wealthFor many people, Daniel Craig climbing out of the sea in his swimming trunks is a turn-on; for me, it’s Daniel Craig talking about financial responsibility.“Isn’t t…
Lorde: Solar Power review – she has earned her wistful, floaty record
(EMI)Like Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift before her, the New Zealand star embraces mellowness on a third album shaded by climate anxiety and a rejection of celebritySometimes, Solar Power – Lorde’s long-awaited third album – feels like the polar opposit…
R Kelly sex-trafficking trial: manager used bribe to get Aaliyah fake ID
Demetrius Smith details moves to let singer marry 15-year-oldR Kelly denies charges in New York trialA former tour manager for R Kelly testified on Friday that he paid a $500 bribe to a government worker to get the singer Aaliyah a fake identification …
Jesy Nelson on leaving Little Mix: ‘I felt everybody hated me’
The singer left one of the most successful girl bands of all time after a decade of relentless trolling. Now, as she prepares to go solo, she reveals why she’s ready to return to the spotlight on her own termsJesy Nelson is having her photo taken. For …