One hit song made Elton John question his entire career | Music | Entertainment
Few projects in Elton John’s long career have been as universally beloved – or as commercially successful – as Disney’s 1994 animated musical The Lion King. The soundtrack, created in partnership with lyricist Tim Rice, earned Sir Elton his first Academy Award, gave Disney another instant-classic score during its early-’90s golden More...
Michael Caine picked his eight favourite songs of all time | Music | Entertainment
When Sir Michael Caine appeared on Desert Island Discs in 2009, he revealed a hand-picked set of tracks that reflect not only his taste but moments from his life and career. Spanning orchestral works, disco-era More...
Madonna says one unlikely song made her ‘cry every time’ | Music | Entertainment
Pop sensation Madonna has shared the song which makes her “cry” every time she listens to it. The Hung Up and Material Girl singer has been influenced by an unlikely musician, who in turn had high More...
Andrea Bocelli sings Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling In Love in new duet | Music | Entertainment
Every year Andrea Bocelli returns to Lajatico, his hometown in Tuscany, Italy to sing at the Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence). The 64-year-old tenor convinced the local municipality to build the open More...
Sir Brian May celebrates Queen drummer Roger Taylor’s 74th birthday | Music | Entertainment
It’s been 50 years since Queen released their debut album and despite Freddie Mercury’s untimely death and John Deacon’s retirement, Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor have very much been keeping the show More...
Elvis Presley’s ‘unforgettable generosity’ at his Graceland Christmas | Music | Entertainment
Jo said: “Inside Graceland was like a wonderland. It wasn’t a formal thing. It was never formal, it was just casual…everybody sitting around talking. He wanted to make sure everybody had a good time, everybody More...
Elvis Presley plotted revenge on Priscilla Presley using Linda Thompson | Music | Entertainment
Elvis Presley first met Linda Thompson in July 1972, and before long, they began a passionate, loving relationship. A month later, Elvis’ divorce from Priscilla Presley was finalised on August 15, 1972. More...
Lesley-Ann Jones shares her memories of the late Christine McVie | Music | Entertainment
Christine McVie reminisces about Fleetwood Mac in 2017 We stood with our backs to the kitchen wall at somebody’s New Year’s Eve party in Los Angeles. “The older you get, the quieter you become,” reflected More...
The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Live at LA Forum 1969 – A Show of Shaman Power | Music | Entertainment
This raw performance starts with a quick hello from Jimi in his familiar drawl, while he tunes his guitar. It is amazing to think that this is the start of such a seminal show. Eddie Kramer, Jimi’s long term More...
The Beatles: ‘Merry Xmas Everybody is all John Lennon’s fault’ confesses Slade’s Dave Hill | Music | Entertainment
As December beckons, our Christmas classic playlists will begin booming away with their festive merriment if they haven’t already. One song Brits will no doubt hear over and over again in shopping malls, supermarkets More...
