Dramatisation of Tommy Steele’s rise to fame as a rock ‘n’ roll teen idol in the 1950s. Read full article at source...
British actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Receiving his star on Friday, Gervais said he was “humbled” and that his success was a mix of “luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide”. “Finally, a star that will give snarky commentary...
Samantha Mumba Samantha Mumba released her debut single Gotta Tell You on 2 June 2000 In the summer of 2000, a 17-year-old Dublin girl emerged with a debut single that would redefine the perception of Irish pop music. Here was a voice a far cry from the ethereal, mega-selling Celtic sounds of Enya; the pop-meets-Irish...
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Getty Images Outkast’s hits include Hey Ya, B.O.B., So Fresh So Clean and SpottieOttieDopaliscious Innovative rap group Outkast, pop star Cyndi Lauper and 1960s pioneer Chubby Checker have all won places in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees were revealed live on American Idol, with the UK...
Getty Images Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the world’s most famous power couples. And they now have an equally famous family, with daughter Blue Ivy, 13, and seven-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir. But Beyoncé’s mother, businesswoman and fashion designer Tina Knowles, tells me she “worries about the fame” impacting her grandchildren. “If I had...
Getty Images Richard and Philip Burton, seen here with Richard’s then wife Elizabeth Taylor, remained close throughout their lives Richard Burton was a global icon – famed for his powerful, baritone voice and passionate yet tumultuous relationship with fellow megastar Elizabeth Taylor. But until now, few had ever heard of Philip Burton. Philip was Richard’s...