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Back to homepageOriginal Beatles manager dead at 86
OHMYGOSSIP — Allan Williams, the original manager of The Beatles, has died. The 86-year-old original owner of Liverpool’s Jacaranda Club, where The Beatles played a number of their first gigs, has passed away at the age of 86. A message
Read MoreSir Ray Davies honoured with knighthood
OHMYGOSSIP — The Kinks’ Sir Ray Davies has been honoured with a knighthood in the New Year Honours List. The 72-year-old frontman has received the recognition for his services to music from Queen Elizabeth II, 12 years after he originally
Read MoreSteps to release new album in 2017
OHMYGOSSIP — Steps will release a new album in 2017. The band – comprised of Claire Richards, Ian ‘H’ Watkins, Lee Latchford Evans, Lisa Scott Lee and Faye Tozer – are reuniting for a New Year’s Eve (31.12.16) gig at
Read MoreDan Auerbach to release second studio LP
OHMYGOSSIP — The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach is releasing a new solo album in 2017. The 37-year-old guitarist-and-producer has teamed up with an array of rock legends including Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler for the follow-up to 2009’s ‘Keep It Hid’.
Read MoreSiriusXM to launch George Michael channel
OHMYGOSSIP — A George Michael tribute channel is coming to SiriusXM. The satellite radio station will dedicate one channel to the late star – who passed away suddenly from heart failure over Christmas – for a week in early January,
Read MoreFlume: I felt like a child meeting Beck
OHMYGOSSIP — Flume felt like “a kid” when he met Beck for the first time. The 25-year-old musician admitted it was “surreal” coming face-to-face with the 46-year-old ‘Yellow Gold’ hitmaker – who he is a huge fan of – and
Read MoreEd Sheeran to perform at Grammys
OHMYGOSSIP — Ed Sheeran is set to make his comeback at the Grammy Awards. The 25-year-old singer took a break from the music scene in 2016 but is set to return to the spotlight at the awards ceremony in Los
Read MoreGeorge Michael 'had three albums' worth of unreleased songs
OHMYGOSSIP — George Michael had three albums of previously unheard music. The ‘Careless Whisperer’ hitmaker – who tragically died aged 53 at his home in Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, on Sunday (25.12.16) – wrote a trio of records comprised of ‘Trojan Souls’,
Read MoreSelena Gomez working with Paulina Rubio
OHMYGOSSIP — Selena Gomez has collaborated with Paulina Rubio. The 24-year-old singer will appear on the 45-year-old singer’s upcoming album, which features a variety of genres. Paulina told Vanidades magazine: “My new album is like another member of the team,
Read MoreThe xx felt 'pressure' recording 2012's Coexist
OHMYGOSSIP — The xx felt “pressure” recording their second album ‘Coexist’. The ‘Crystalised’ hitmakers – comprised of Jamie Smith, Romy Madley Croft, and Oliver Sim – have opened up about their writing processes as they gear up to release their
Read MoreBrian McFadden: 'I saved Westlife'
OHMYGOSSIP — Brian McFadden “saved” Westlife by quitting in 2004. The 36-year-old singer insists that the boyband – which was signed by Simon Cowell – would not have stayed together for much longer if he hadn’t left when he did
Read MoreCharli XCX wants Kylie Jenner to launch music career
OHMYGOSSIP — Charli XCX wants Kylie Jenner to become a pop star next year. The 24-year-old singer has always been a fan of the brunette beauty – who has a huge cosmetics company that ships around the world – and
Read MoreGeorge Michael tribute concert planned
OHMYGOSSIP — A star-studded tribute concert is being planned in memory of George Michael. Following the 53-year-old singer’s sudden death from heart failure over Christmas, Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed plans to hold a concert to acknowledge his
Read MoreEddie Vedder donates $10,000 to needy family
OHMYGOSSIP — Eddie Vedder has donated $10,000 to a family in need for Christmas. The Pearl Jam vocalist was made aware of the family after a post on advertising website Craiglist.com went viral. The post saw 35-year-old hair stylist Tyshika
Read MoreSam Smith's tribute to George Michael
OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Smith broke his Twitter hiatus to pay tribute to George Michael. The 24-year-old singer had not tweeted since June, until he took to the social media platform to share his grief over the death of George on
Read MoreFrancis Rossi breaks silence on Rick Parfitt's death
OHMYGOSSIP — Francis Rossi has hailed his late band mate Rick Parfitt as the “archetypal rock star”. The 67-year-old singer has penned an emotional tribute to the Status Quo guitarist, who sadly passed away in hospital in Spain on Christmas
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