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Sabrina Carpenter played two nights at London’s BST Hyde Park over the weekend, and she gave fans a surprise treat on Sunday by welcoming Duran Duran for a performance of the classic “Hungry Like the Wolf.”

After making the audience howl at the moon, Carpenter brought new wave icons Simon Le Bon and John Taylor onto the stage to uproarious applause. She backed up Le Bon throughout “Hungry Like the Wolf” before taking on the second verse herself.

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Elsewhere during the set, Clairo (who had opened the evening) and The Bear star Ayo Edebiri (who directed Clairo’s “Weird Al”-starring “Terrapin” music video) cameoed as Carpenter’s latest “Juno” girls. As the cameras cut to the pair, however, they started doing Charli Xcx’s “Apple” dance. “So it’s close, it’s just a different show,” quipped Carpenter as she mumble-sang a few “Apple” lines.

Sabrina Carpenter performed two back-to-back nights at BST Hyde Park in London this weekend and at tonight’s show, she brought out surprise guests Duran Duran.

Before her guests joined her onstage on Sunday, she had the audience literally howling at the moon. After the crowd practiced their howls, Carpenter said, “I also thought it might be fun if I brought out some friends of mine from the U.K. I’m going to need you guys to put that howling to good use. But everybody please give it up...

Mötley Crüe and Dolly Parton have teamed up to record a new version of the band’s 1985 power ballad “Home Sweet Home.” The new track appears on their upcoming singles collection From The Beginning, which arrives just in time for the launch of their Las Vegas residency at the Park MGM on September 12.

“For an icon like Dolly Parton to sing on a song that has not only meant so much to us but to all the fans through the years, is a career high that means a lot to us,...

At a 78th Cannes, which on the party side wasn’t as noisy as previous ones with drone shows (2022’s Elvis) and Elton John performing on the beach (2019’s Rocketman), leave it to amfAR’s 31st fashionista blowout Cannes Gala at Hotel Du Cap at Eden Roc to steal the show. This year fundraiser for the AIDS research foundation racked up $17M+ in an auction of art pieces and experiences with performances by Ciara, Adam Lambert’s sublime Queen covers, and Duran Duran closing with “Notorious” and “View to a Kill”.

Simon Le Bon is hungry like a wolf at amfAR’s 2025 Cannes Gala Adam Lambert has no pressure singing Queen.

Even if you’re ready to throw bread rolls at the stage after what is a four-hour-plus spirited auction by auctioneer, what more than makes up one’s time in the glam oasis is the je ne sais quoi...

Andy Taylor, founding Duran Duran member and guitarist, continues his battle with stage 4 prostate cancer in the new year. Taylor, 63, revealed his diagnosis in November 2022, saying that it was asymptomatic after being diagnosed in 2018.

Bandmate Simon Le Bon spoke on Taylor’s behalf in a press conference at the Sanremo Music Festival about Taylor’s condition, calling it “very late, fourth-stage metastasized cancer.” “I am sure he would love to be here,” Bon told attendees, “He’s fighting as hard as he can, and we are with him in that fight.”

Taylor announced his diagnosis through his bandmates, Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor, reading a letter on his behalf at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech in Los Angeles. Following the announcement, Le Bon told fans that Andy had been told he would require “palliative, end-of-life care” from his doctor. Le Bon told...

Simon Le Bon has been formally appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). During a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, the Duran Duran frontman accepted the honor from Prince William.

Le Bon first received news that he would be named an MBE by King Charles in June. The award was presented in recognition of the musician’s services to music and charity. At that time, he shared that the honor was “incredible and totally unexpected.”

“It is fitting that the honour has been awarded not...

Ellen Von Unwerth is inviting us behind-the-scenes!

The legendary photographer shot Duran Duran at their Danse Macabre Halloween Party at Madison Square Garden on Halloween (October 31) in New York City.

Stars like Amanda Lepore were in attendance to enjoy the sold-out show, as well as at the after party hosted at The Stranger.

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The Danse Macabre Halloween Party was originally conceptualized in 2022, and is now immortalized on their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, blending new music, themed covers, and darkly reimagined versions of classic tracks, like “Nightboat,” “Love Voudou,” “Secret Oktober 31st,” Billie Eilish‘s “Bury a Friend” and The Rolling Stones‘ “Paint it Black.”

Bandmates Simon Le Bon, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes were styled by B. Åkerlund. Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor were styled by Jeffrey Bryant

Dom Brown (guitarist), Simon Willescroft (saxophonist) Rachael O’Connor (backing vocalist) and Anna Ross (backing vocalist...

Duran Duran have announced the release of an exciting new live concert film, Secret Oktober, available exclusively on StagePlayer+ from Friday 25th October, in time for Halloween 2024.

Secret Oktober presents the origin story of Duran Duran’s latest studio album, Danse Macabre. The concert film was recorded at the Encore Theatre at Wynn, Las Vegas, October 31st, 2022. Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor, in full costume, took to the stage complete with 20-foot high skeletons, tombstones, cobwebs, coffins and ghouls, for a unique, themed set. The ultimate Halloween party ensued.

The concert film includes a parade of rarities and special covers – Duran Duran’s first live performance of ‘Secret Oktober’ since 2011, their first of ‘Love Voodoo’ since 2017, and first of ‘Nightboat’ since 2005. Covers of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ ‘Spellbound’, Cerrone’s ‘Supernature’ and The Specials’ ‘Ghost Town’ were also debuted in what has gone down in...

On Thursday 10 October 2024, BBC Three broadcasts RuPaul’s Drag Race UK!

Season 6 Episode 3 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode of *RuPaul’s Drag Race UK*, viewers can expect a mix of excitement and drama as the queens dive into the world of Brit-flick rom-coms. This episode promises to deliver plenty of entertainment as RuPaul challenges the contestants to showcase their overacting skills, adding an extra layer of fun to the competition.

The stakes are high as the queens navigate through the challenges, each hoping to shine while also dealing with the inevitable “dirty laundry” that comes with such a close-knit environment. The dynamics among the contestants are sure to create tension and reveal hidden rivalries, making for an engaging watch.

Adding to the excitement, Duran Duran’s legendary frontman, Simon Le Bon, will guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Alan Carr. His presence is likely to bring a unique perspective to...

Duran Duran have offered up their cover of the Electric Light Orchestra classic “Evil Woman,” an inclusion on the forthcoming deluxe edition of Danse Macabre arriving Friday (October 11th).

Singer Simon Le Bon and company deliver a snappy and uptempo rendition, adding their own stylistic signatures with a disco beat, funky guitar strums, and cutting synth lines. Meanwhile, Le Bon hits the song’s demanding melodies with ease.

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The cover will surely be a crowd pleaser if Duran Duran decide to bust it out during their upcoming run of October gigs. The outing kicks off October 21st in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and will be highlighted by a special Halloween show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Get tickets here.

As for the deluxe edition of the Halloween-themed Danse Macabre — a collection of re-imagined originals, new songs, and covers — Duran Duran have added seven additional tracks to the collection,...

On Thursday, October 11, 2024, at 12:10 Am, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returns with Season 6 Episode 3, and it promises to be a night filled with high drama and laughter. The queens will step into the spotlight, starring in their very own Brit-flick rom-coms. Viewers can expect plenty of over-the-top performances as RuPaul puts the contestants’ acting skills to the test, challenging them to showcase their talent for overacting.

This episode features special guest judge Simon Le Bon, the legendary frontman of Duran Duran, who will join RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Alan Carr at the judges’ panel. With his vast experience in the entertainment industry, Le Bon’s insights are sure to bring a fresh perspective to the competition. The combination of his rock star status and the queens’ fierce performances will make for an exciting episode filled with memorable moments.

As the queens navigate their roles and showcase their creativity, tensions may rise,...

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is back with an exhilarating episode that promises high drama and plenty of laughs on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on BBC Three. In this third episode of Season 6, the queens will be stepping into the world of Brit-flick romantic comedies, showcasing their acting chops and over-the-top performances. Expect to see some unforgettable moments as the contestants bring the beloved genre to life in true drag style.

This week’s guest judge is none other than Simon Le Bon, the legendary frontman of Duran Duran. Alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Alan Carr, he will be critiquing the queens’ performances, adding an extra layer of excitement to the episode. The challenge will not only test their acting abilities but also their creativity as they navigate the hilarious and sometimes messy world of romantic comedy.

With RuPaul’s keen eye for talent and Simon’s pop icon status,...

Jennifer Aniston appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night and took the opportunity to reminisce about working with Kris Kristofferson, who died last weekend. The actress recounted how she was about to cast the singer and actor in a short film she directed in 2006 called Room 10.

“I actually was lucky enough to direct my first short film, and, surprisingly, when we asked him, he said yes,” Aniston told Kimmel. “He and Robin Wright. And it was one of the most special experiences I’ve ever had.”

She added that she...

According to Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes, the band “unlocked an unexpected box of curiosity and creativity” when they started making their 2023 album, Danse Macabre. Now, the latest product of that newfound energy has arrived: “New Moon (Dark Phase),” a reimagined version of their 1984 song “New Moon On Monday.”

Released as a single ahead of the upcoming deluxe re-release of Danse Macabre, “New Moon (Dark Phase)” swaps out the original’s pulsing ‘80s synths with a more ethereal, modern arrangement, featuring contributions from former band member, Andy Taylor. Throughout, vocalist Simon Le Bon carries the melody, gracefully slipping into his upper register on the verses and delivering the chorus’ catchy hook.

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Speaking about the release in a new statement, Rhodes explained that the inspiration sparked with Danse Macabre “was somehow still lingering,” which led the band to return to the studio for even more recording.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is back for Season 6 with 12 new queens competing for the title of the UK’s Next Drag Superstar.

The hopeful drag queens will embark in a ten-week competition that includes a variety of spicy challenges and iconic games designed to test their drag mettle, with the winner of the week being awarded a coveted RuPeter badge, and the bottoms of the week facing a lip sync for their life and the risk of elimination.

Handpicked by RuPaul, this year’s cast of twelve gorgeous drag queens represent a heady mix of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, talent, and accents with queens from across the Nations – Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England coming together.

Related: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Renewed For Season 17 At MTV; Paramount+ Picks Up ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ For Season 10

RuPaul, affectionately known as Mama Ru, leads an esteemed judging panel that includes regular judges,...

Duran Duran have announced a new run of US tour dates, including a special Halloween concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The October 2024 jaunt officially kicks off in Allentown, Pa and includes additional dates in Verona, NY; Uncasville, Ct; Atlantic City, NJ; and Baltimore, MD, leading up to the Danse Macabre Halloween Party at Msg on October 31st. The tour will then come to a close on November 2nd in Manchester, Nh.

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A Live Nation ticket pre-sale is set for Thursday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. local time (use code Strum) via Ticketmaster, with a public on-sale following on Friday, July 12th. at 10:00 a.m. local time.

The tour dates will arrive on the one-year anniversary of Duran Duran’s latest album, Danse Macabre, which saw the band reimagine songs from their own back catalog as well as cover classic...

Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire as part of King Charles’ 2024 Birthday Honours, earning the recognition for his contributions to music and charity.

The announcement of Le Bon’s appointment was made on Saturday, and came as “an incredible and totally unexpected honor,” the Duran Duran frontman said, per the BBC.

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“It is fitting that the honor has been awarded not just for my role in music, but also for the work I’ve been fortunate to be involved with outside the band for some of the causes I believe in,” Le Bon continued. “To name but two of them, I hope this moment helps to raise awareness for the Blue Marine Foundation and the importance of their conservation work, and for Centrepoint.”

Le Bon was born Hertfordshire, grew up in West London,...

The Crown star Imelda Staunton has joined the list of the UK’s celebrated acting dames, after being given the title in the King’s Birthday Honors list.

Staunton, whose six-decade career includes her role of Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films and the title role in the movie Vera Drake, will join previous acting recipients of the honor, including Emma Thompson, Eileen Atkins, Harriet Walter, Penelope Wilton and Maggie Smith.

The BBC reports Staunton responded to the announcement of her new title: “Theater, film and television are essential to our well-being, stand at the heart of our culture, and are admired throughout the world. I am proud to play my part in this important industry.”

The most heartwarming recognition in this year’s list goes to Alan Bates, the campaigner whose real-life story was told in the hit drama Mr Bates Vs. The Post Office. Bates spent years...

The highly acclaimed book "The Singers Talk" by Jason Thomas Gordon, which topped charts globally, has now evolved into an engaging podcast series. Produced in collaboration with Double Elvis Productions and Volume.com, this podcast delves into intimate conversations with some of the most iconic voices in the music industry.

The Singers Talk celebrates the raw passion and dedication of artists who step up to the microphone, pouring their hearts into every note. Sometimes it’s bloody, and sometimes it’s bloody hilarious.

Season One of “The Singers Talk” features exclusive interviews with legendary vocalists like Thom Yorke, Roger Daltrey, Norah Jones, Bryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, Geddy Lee, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Joe Elliott, Simon Le Bon, Patty Griffin, Jim James, Michael McDonald, Belinda Carlisle, Chris Robinson, and John Lydon, among others. Additionally, listeners can look forward to special features including Wendy Melvoin's reflections on Prince, Tom Morello's tribute to Chris Cornell,...

The 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced tonight on American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 inductee Lionel Richie.

A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne were announced as the performers being inducted.

Jimmy Buffett is set to be recognized for his musical excellence. Other inductees include Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, MC5, Suzanne de Passe, and Big Mama Thornton.

Related: ‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant

Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 included Cher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.

The 2023 inductees included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners.

Richie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 alongside Pat Benatar (and Neil Giraldo), Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics (Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart), Carly Simon and Dolly Parton.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. A committee nominates an artist, and “rock experts” evaluate the nominees and vote on the candidates who are inducted.

"We Are The World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas" were both charity songs in the 1980s that raised millions of dollars for important causes. The supergroup USA For Africa, which recorded "We Are The World," included top artists of the era and raised over $63 million. "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid raised £8 million for Ethiopia and led to the creation of the benefit concert Live Aid, which raised over $140 million.

Netflix’s documentary The Greatest Night In Pop tells the origin of the song “We Are The World” and the process of recording, and the inspiration for it was Band Aid’s 1984 song “Do They Know It’s Christmas”. Back in the 1980s, various musicians from different backgrounds, bands, and with different styles joined forces for different charity events and singles, the most notable ones being “Do They Know It’s Christmas” and “We Are The World...

Dolly Parton is celebrating her birthday Friday, January 19th, with a new deluxe edition of her November album Rockstar that includes fresh tracks.

“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”

Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...

Today marks Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday, and to celebrate, the country singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has shared a deluxe digital version of her latest LP Rockstar, with nine additional songs and covers.

“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!,” Parton wrote on social media. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them,...

Some folks weren’t as thankful as they should’ve been for Dolly Parton’s halftime show during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game last week. But her younger sister Stella Parton came to her defense in a scathing tweet Sunday (November 26th), calling out those who weren’t pleased with our recent cover star rocking a cheerleader costume.

“I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the half time show on Thanksgiving,” Stella wrote. “To those of you being so critical of a 77 year old kicking up her heels, I say fuck yourself. Shame on you not her.”

In the middle of the Cowboys’ turkey game showdown against the Washington Commanders, Dolly sang classics like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” as well as covers of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in support of her new album Rockstar.

At 77 years young, Dolly Parton has earned the highest-charting album of her legendary career with Rockstar. The star-studded rock ‘n’ roll project debuted this week at No. 3.

Though she’s landed on the chart 49 times in the past — the first time being in 1969 — Rockstar marks Parton’s highest-charting album to date. She previously achieved two top 10 albums, with 2014’s Blue Smoke and 1987’s Trio (her collaborative LP with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) both peaking at No. 6.

Rockstar was inspired by Parton’s 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and dropped on November 17th. With a tracklist of new originals and classic rock covers, the album features appearances by rock icons like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, Sting, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, and many, many more. You can learn more about the project in Consequence’s...

Dolly Parton headlined the halftime show of the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game.

The legendary singer, who turns 78 years young in January, served up a thrilling performance that included her own classics “Jolene” and “9 to 5” as well as covers of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in support of her new rock album, Rockstar.

Parton also dressed for the occasion by wearing the Cowboys cheerleaders’ signature outfit.

Read our recent cover story with Parton conducted by Hayley Williams of Paramore. Also check out Williams’ own letter on the lessons she learned from Parton, plus words of praise from Parton’s Rockstar collaborators, including Debbie Harry, Simon Le Bon, and Pat Benatar.

If that weren’t enough, Parton was a recent guest on Kyle Meredith With.., where she discussed her debut rock album, classic costumes, and trying to reunite Led Zeppelin.

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Dolly Parton isn’t done rocking yet. After sharing her new album Rockstar last week, our November cover star has returned with two new bonus tracks: Her rendition of the Eddie Money’s “Two Tickets to Paradise,” plus a new version of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin.

The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.

“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.

Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...

Dolly Parton couldn’t wait more than a weekend to start expanding her new rock album, Rockstar, quipping on Instagram yesterday, “Surprise! Did you all think I was done?”

As part of the “download exclusive version” of the album, Parton has tacked on two extra tracks: A new rendition of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin, as well as a cover of Eddie Money’s 1977 hit, “Two Tickets To Paradise.

As it stands, the two bonus cuts are only available if you purchase the downloadable version of Rockstar on Parton’s website.

Rockstar, the star-studded rock’n’roll album by our November cover star, Dolly Parton, has arrived. Stream it below.

Inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rockstar is the 49th full-length release from Parton, and features a variety of new originals and classic rock covers, as well as a heap of guest appearances by artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, and many more.

Speaking with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Consequence’s most recent cover story, Parton explained that when she found out she was voted into the Rock Hall, she “didn’t feel like [she’d] earned it.” To make up for that, she got into the studio and cut a proper rock album, without cutting any corners. “That was important to me: not to half-ass do a record that’s a country girl singing some rock,...

Dolly Parton is arguably the most beloved living American. How many people are alive today because Dolly told them to get the Covid vaccine back in early 2021? Of course, she’s a paragon of country music, but her reach goes far beyond Nashville, from the disco pop of her working-woman masterpiece “9 to 5” to the soft-rock bliss of her classic Kenny Rogers duet “Islands in the Stream.” And the crossover love has been reflected back; one of the most popular cover songs of all time is Whitney Houston’s...

Duran Duran are getting into the Halloween spirit with Danse Macabre, a witchy new album featuring a mix of new songs and covers of classics by Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, and more. Check it out below via Apple Music or Spotify.

The new wave legends’ 16th studio album was inspired by a “crazy” Halloween show Duran Duran put on last year. Rather than going full “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” however, Danse Macabre doesn’t take itself too seriously. “It’s supposed to be fun!” singer Simon Le Bon explained in a statement.

That said, original compositions like its title track — which we named Song of the Week — coexist alongside covers of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” and The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black.” The project also features some special guests, including former guitarist Andy Taylor and legendary artist Nile Rodgers on the song “Black Moonlight.

Dolly Parton will officially launch her Rockstar era with a special “first listen event” for her new rock album, set to screen in movie theaters on Nov. 15.

Dolly Parton Rockstar: The Global First Listen Event will offer fans the chance to hear a selection of songs from Parton’s new album, Rockstar, a couple of days before its official release on Nov. 17. The music will be accompanied by an exclusive interview with Parton, behind-the-scenes footage, a previously unseen performance of a holiday song “Circle of Love,” and a rare performance of Parton’s classic,...

Duran Duran want to make you dance under the “Black Moonlight,” another spooky preview from their upcoming Halloween-themed album, Danse Macabre. Stream it below.

Thanks to a catchy riff from Nile Rodgers (and an assist from former member Andy Taylor), “Black Moonlight” is less ominous and gothic than the previous single (and Song of the Week) “Danse Macabre,” but the new track still has eerie synths and some playful lyrics about “dark magic” and dancing “under the dead of night.”

“Nile Rogers is a force of nature. When we get into a room, we start playing, and magic happens,” Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement. “Nile always says that Chic is his first band, and Duran Duran is his second. Thematically, I personally prefer the moon to the sun. Simon took the idea and ran with it.”

Simon Le Bon added, “‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration.

Duran Duran have shared their funky new song “Black Moonlight,” one of the band’s three originals from their upcoming Halloween-inspired, largely covers album Danse Macabre.

For the track, Duran Duran reunited with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers, who previously produced the band’s 1986 LP Notorious, in addition to other contributions throughout the decades.

“‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration,” Simon Le Bon said in a statement. “When Nile started playing his guitar in the studio, he really inspired everyone with his riff, and the song just kind of wrote itself.

Duran Duran throw a virtual monsters’ ball in their video for “Danse Macabre,” the title track of their upcoming album, which comes out just before Halloween on Oct. 27. The music features the return of the band’s former guitarist, Warren Cuccurullo, since he left the group in 2001.

The animated clip, for which creative director Linc Gasking, used AI technology, shows Dracula, Pennywise, Nosferatu, and other baddies dancing and monster-mashing as the members of Duran Duran, who, of course, look undead here, perform the spooky song. “Get dirty up on a danse macabre,...

The Japan rugby union team on Sunday thrashed tournament newcomers Chile 42-12 on the first weekend of the freshly kicked-off Rugby World Cup. But in 2015, Japan were the underdogs and yet pulled off a surprise result against rugby titans South Africa.

In the first ever match between the two nations Japan won 34-32, due to an 80th minute try.

“The Brighton Miracle,” a docu-drama capturing and re-constructing that shock match, has been picked up by Blue Sky Media. The film was produced by Syn Entertainment and the rights outside of Japan were brokered by producer’s rep Summer & Co.

The film was written and directed by Max Mannix. Mannix, himself a former professional rugby player, lived more than a decade in Japan and wrote the Kurosawa Kiyoshi-directed “Tokyo Sonata,” which debuted in Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2008.

“The Brighton Miracle” follows Eddie Jones, played in re-enactments by New Zealand actor...

Andy Taylor thought that Nov. 5, 2022 was going to be one of the greatest nights of his life. After years of waiting, Duran Duran were finally entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The guitarist had co-founded the band back in 1980 and co-wrote many of their biggest songs, including “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf,” but he hadn’t shared a stage with them since 2006, when old tensions resurfaced during the creation of their aborted album Reportage and they parted ways.

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was supposed to...

Duran Duran have announced the release of their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, due out on October 27th via Tape Modern/BMG. With Halloween as its “key theme,” the album not only features a batch of new songs, but also a number of fun guests and several covers, including tunes by Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, The Rolling Stones, and more.

Along with the album announcement, the band has also shared the record’s title track, “Danse Macabre,” as a lead single, with a fittingly spooky video in tow. Watch the new music video below.

According to the press release, Danse Macabre and its Halloween theme were inspired by Duran Duran’s 2022 Halloween show, in which they employed “glorious gothic visuals” and a number of fun cover songs to create a “dark soundtrack of horror and humor.” As the band’s Nick Rhodes explained: “That evening inspired us to explore further and to make an album,...

Duran Duran’s guitarist Andy Taylor shared that the new cancer medication he is taking will give him an extra five years.

Taylor revealed that he was contacted by the Cancer Awareness Trust co-founder Prof. Sir Chris Evans about this new medicine. This occurred shortly after Taylor’s fellow band member Simon Le Bon revealed his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer during Duran Duran’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.

This meditation is life-changing for Taylor who revealed, “The great irony is I missed the biggest night of my life and within a week I was in touch with an amazing fellow called Sir Chris Evans, who is the most incredible scientist. He did my genomics, looked at it, and said, There’s a treatment that can save you,” he told BBC Breakfast.

Before this event, Taylor believed that in terms of his well-being,...

Founding Duran Duran member and guitarist Andy Taylor claims a new drug treatment is working in his battle with Stage 4 prostate cancer.

In a BBC interview, Taylor said the drug – Lutetium-177 – has extended his life “for five years.”

The 62-year-old Taylor first was diagnosed with the disease in 2018. He went public with the information last November.

After that, a scientist suggested nuclear medicine treatment with Lutetium-177, which reportedly targets cancer cells.

“It can’t see healthy cells,” Taylor told BBC News. He said his first round of treatments was six weeks ago. “It kills stage four cancer in your bones. And so what it’s effectively done is extend my life for five years.”

The drug received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in March 2022 and has “proven to significantly improve prostate cancer survival rates and quality of life, as well as extend the time it takes for the disease to progress,...

Duran Duran will play a special benefit concert next month to raise money for the fight against prostate cancer, in honor of guitarist Andy Taylor, who revealed his own diagnosis last year. The gig will take place at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, California, on Aug. 19.

Presale tickets for the Duran Duran VIP Fan Community go on sale July 17 at noon Pt with a general on-sale following on July 19 at noon Pt. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Awareness Trust in the U.K. Money will also go to a special...

Dolly Parton has released the tracklist for her upcoming “Rockstar” album and it’s the biggest flex of street cred we’ve seen in quite a while. The 30 songs feature guest vocals from some of music’s biggest names including fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and current hitmakers. See the full list below.

01. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora)

02. World on Fire

03. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)

04. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)

05. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)

06. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty)

07. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)

08. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)

09. What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You (feat. Stevie Nicks with special guest Waddy Wachtel)

10. Purple Rain

11. Baby, I Love Your Way (feat. Peter Frampton)

12. I Hate Myself For Loving You (feat. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)

13. Night Moves (feat.

Dolly Parton has often been described as a rock star, but now she’s making that designation a literal one with the upcoming release of her first album of rock music.

Appropriately titled Rockstar, the new album is bursting with 30 hard-hitting tracks featuring a who’s who of guest stars on nine original tracks and 21 classic rock anthems.

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In fact, that list is long and impressive including: former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on the title track; a duet on “Wrecking Ball” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus; teaming up with Sting for the Police classic “Every Breath You Take” and with Peter Frampton on his Frampton Comes Alive hit “Baby I Love Your Way”; and, in what’s got to a showstopper, collaborating with Paul McCartney and...

Dolly Parton is ready to rock ‘n’ roll: the country music icon is set to release a rock album featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo and Miley Cyrus.

The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will drop Rockstar on Nov. 17. The 30-track album will include nine original songs and 21 rock covers, including “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” with Sting and “Let It Be” with McCartney, Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.

“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure,” Parton, 77, said in a statement. “I hope everybody enjoys the album as...

It’s probably safe to say that Dolly Parton will be the only artist this year (and possibly ever) whose new album will include features by Lizzo, Rob Halford, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Nicks. The dual Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member’s long-awaited rock project Rockstar will bow Nov. 17 and includes more than 40 guests across its 30 tracks.

Largely a covers project, Rockstar includes Parton’s versions of 21 classics along with nine originals. The tracklist announced on Tuesday shows that she reprises many songs with their original performers,...

Upon her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, Dolly Parton announced her intention to record a rock album. “If I’m gonna be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’m gonna have to earn it,” she said at the time.

Parton has spent the last year making good on that promise by enlisting some of the biggest names in music to join her in recording a mix of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. The end result, aptly titled Rockstar, will arrive on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group.

When Dolly calls, everyone answer. Just look at the massive 30-song tracklist for Rockstar: there’s literally a Beatles reunion! Steve Perry sings a Journey song! Lizzo plays jazz flute on “Stairway to Heaven”!

Among the notable covers, Sting accompanies Parton on The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,...

Duran Duran are working with former guitarist Andy Taylor on a new album.

Speaking to The Mirror, bassist John Taylor revealed that Duran Duran were inspired to work on a new album with Andy Taylor after revealing his ongoing battle with stage four metastatic prostate cancer. Duran Duran shared the news of Andy Taylor’s diagnosis during their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November, which Taylor was unable to attend himself.

“We’re working on an album right now that is going to be coming out at the end of the year and [Andy Taylor] is playing guitar,” John Taylor explained. “There’s a lot of cover songs on the album, songs meaningful to us when we were kids. So having him be a part of that project is great.”

Duran Duran frontman Simon LeBon will travel to Andy Taylor’s studio in Ibiza to record with his former bandmate,...

The Bauhaus reunion tour of 2022 may have imploded after a mere 13 shows, but frontman Peter Murphy will be back on the road in April to front the Celebrating David Bowie tour alongside guitarist Adrian Belew, Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, a Perfect Circle bassist Matt McJunkins, guitarist Scrote, Devo/A Perfect Circle drummer Jeff Friedl, saxophonist Ron Dziubla and guitarist Eric Schermerhorn. It kicks off on April 4 in Houston, Texas, and wraps up on May 8 in Tacoma, Washington.

“Such a surprise to be invited to celebrate Bowie in this outing, and alongside a great lineup,...

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After kicking off 2023 with a New Year’s Eve performance in Times Square, Duran Duran will keep the live vibes going this spring when they embark on a North American tour in support of their latest LP Future Past.

Following a headlining gig at Napa Valley, California’s Bottlerock Festival, the trek kicks off May 28 in San Jose, California and slowly winds its way across the U.S.

“Carpool Karaoke: The Series” returns this Friday, Dec. 9 with Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton singing “I Will Survive,” and TheWrap has an exclusive clip from the episode.

In the video, Hillary and Chelsea — whose “Gutsy” docuseries debuted on Apple TV+ in September, and who will be participating in TheWrap’s Power Women Summit next week — belt out the disco classic along with “The Amber Ruffin Show” host Amber Ruffin and actress Vanessa L. Williams.

Later, the Clintons and Ruffin also put their spin on Katy Perry’s empowerment anthem “Roar.”

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Other upcoming pairings include Sandra Oh singing “Hungry Like the Wolf” with Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon and John Taylor, Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael singing “MMMBop,” as well as Method Man and...