English

More about this topic

United Kingdom

George Michael: Cause of death may not be known for weeks

Further tests are needed to establish the cause of singer George Michael’s death after a post-mortem examination was ‘inconclusive’.

Austria

"Cinderella" opera written by 11-year-old Briton takes Vienna by storm

Alma Deutscher, 11, has just performed her own opera, "Cinderella", in Vienna to great acclaim.

United Kingdom

George Michael - the Good Samaritan

So much of his life was public.

World News

Pop world pays tribute to superstar George Michael

Elton John I am in deep shock.

ADVERTISEMENT

No Comment

George Michael wows crowds at 2011 concert in Prague

In August 2011, pop superstar George Michael performed at Prague’s State Opera House with a nine-piece band and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

World News

Galaxy of musical stars take their final bows in 2016

This article takes a brief look at 11 of the leading musicians who died this year David Bowie 8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016 British icon Bowie made a towering contribution to popular culture for f

United Kingdom

Death of George Michael sparks worldwide reaction

The overnight surprise death of singer George Michael has sparked emotional reaction around the world.

United Kingdom

Music legend George Michael dies aged 53

Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has announced.

World News

Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies aged 68

Tributes are being paid to Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt who has died in Spain at the age of 68.

Culture news

In memoriam - actors, writers and musicians whose muse was silenced in 2016

From actors and writers to musicians, the close of the year is a time to remember those who inspired and challenged us but whose muse has been silenced.

World News

Progressive rock icon Greg Lake dies

Greg Lake – the singer and bass player for British 1970s progressive rock groups Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and King Crimson – has died aged 69.

USA

Mick Jagger - a dad again at 73!

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has become a father for the eighth time – at the age of 73.

Cult

Puccini's original 'Madame Butterfly' returns to La Scala

Milan’s La Scala opera house has opened its new season with the original more brutal version of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly”.

Cult

The Rolling Stones are back with the album "Blue & Lonesome"

The Rolling Stones are back with their first album in 11 years.

Cult

Singer John Legend releases "Darkness and Light" his first album in three years

“Darkness and Light” is the fifth studio album by American singer John Legend.

Cult

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" - a call to young women from singer Daya

2016 has been a good year for the up-and-coming pop star Daya.

Cult

Hans Zimmer reveals he had stage fright ahead of his career-spanning tour

It is a little bit of cinema and a little bit of rock and roll.

Russia

French 'Space' star complains of Moscow 'ambush' after plagiarism row

The French founder of the 1970s electronic band Space is complaining of having suffered a “hooligan ambush” after being briefly detained by police in Moscow over a dispute with a Russian singer he had

No Comment

Mariachis mark the Feast of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians

Hundreds of Mexican mariachis celebrated on Tuesday the day of the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia.

USA

Donald Trump lambasted at the American Music Awards

The US president-elect featured in the re-written lyrics of Green Day's controversial anti-gun violence single "Bang Bang", performed at the ceremony.