Stop violence against gay community: Elton John
July 2nd, 2012 - 5:21 am ICT by IANS
London, July 2 (IANS) Singer Elton John has called for an end to violence against gay people following a spate of homophobic attacks in Ukraine.The "Rocket Man" hitmaker performed at ... Read more...
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Elton John to perform at peace concert
June 16th, 2012 - 4:17 am ICT by IANS
London, June 16 (IANS) Singer Elton John has agreed to take part in a charity concert to back a campaign for world peace.The 65-year-old agreed to take part in ... Read more...
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Kevin and I are no longer together: Mark Feehily
January 2nd, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Irish boy band Westlife's singer Mark Feehily has ended his seven-year relationship with partner Kevin McDaid."Sadly, Kevin (McDaid) and I are no longer together. We've had ... Read more...
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Dozens of punk rockers held in Indonesia
December 15th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, Dec 15 (IANS/AKI) Dozens of Indonesians in the highly-conservative Aceh region were rounded up for being punk rockers and are being held for re-education to cure "the social disease", ... Read more...
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Big B plans charity for cops’ families
November 27th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchna, who lent his baritone voice for the album "Sounds of Peace", is planning a charity concert to raise funds to help the ... Read more...
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Gaga admires Chris Martin, wants to collaborate
November 21st, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga is eyeing a collaboration with Coldplay star Chris Martin as she admires him.The 25-year-old admits she would love to record with ... Read more...
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Coldplay, Gaga to perform at charity concert
September 15th, 2011 - 9:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) English Rock band Coldplay and singer Lady Gaga have signed up to perform at a charity show organised by "Take That" singer Gary Barlow.They will ... Read more...
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LeAnn Rimes to do a charity concert for tornado victims
June 2nd, 2011 - 1:01 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Joplin, June 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Country singer LeAnn Rimes will play a charity concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The concert was a proposal from a friend of the singer who ... Read more...
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Keys raises fund for people with HIV/AIDS
May 5th, 2011 - 5:30 am ICT by IANS
London, May 5 (IANS) R&B; superstar Alicia Keys organised a charity concert in Canada to raise funds for people with HIV/AIDS.Contactmusic.com reports that the singer was the star performer at ... Read more...
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Stars turn out to support Mary J. Blige’s fundraiser
May 4th, 2011 - 8:39 am ICT by IANS
London, May 4 (IANS) Singers Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and actress Jennifer Hudson were some of the stars who turned out for singer Mary J. Blige's annual charity concert ... Read more...
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Black Eyed Peas ‘planning charity concert in Central Park’
March 3rd, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar 3 (ANI): The Black Eyed Peas are reportedly planning a charity concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park on June 9.The band -- will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie ... Read more...
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ABBA may reunite for one-off charity gig
January 3rd, 2011 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 3 (ANI): It looks like an ABBA reunion, a long-sought dream by the group's fans, is on the cards.The Swedish pop band could finally be reuniting after a member hinted ... Read more...
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Kanye West: ‘No more interviews’
November 12th, 2010 - 1:05 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rapper Kanye West has pleaded with all that he does not want to grant anymore interviews. The singer wrote on his Twitter page that he ... Read more...
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Country Music Star Garth Brooks’ Charity Concert Sold Out For $3.5 million
November 8th, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Country star Garth Brooks created a record of sorts over the weekend after a whopping 140,000 tickets were sold in a day for a benefit concert ... Read more...
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Boy George throws a tantrum at a charity function
October 28th, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Oct 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fans who thronged a charity concert were left disappointed when Boy George lost his control momentarily and threw a tantrum and also a drink on a woman.The ... Read more...
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Sir Edward Elgar penned world’s first football chant
September 27th, 2010 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 27 (ANI): Late British composer Sir Edward Elgar, who is well known for his classical music, was the one who penned the world's first football chant.Elgar, who composed 'Land of ... Read more...
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Pics of Prince Harry surrounded by adoring girls ‘angers’ Chelsy Davy
September 26th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 26 (ANI): Prince Harry hasn't spoken to on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy since they had an intense long-distance fight after his birthday, it has emerged.Davy is apparently furious at pictures of ... Read more...
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Not signed Aditya Chopra’s film yet, says Ali Zafar
August 23rd, 2010 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) "Tere Bin Laden" actor Ali Zafar, currently busy putting together charity rock concerts for flood victims in Pakistan, denies report that he has signed a ... Read more...
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Timberlake heading to Vegas with Aguilera
August 20th, 2010 - 3:24 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Singer-actor Justin Timberlake is heading to Las Vegas with Christina Aguilera for a special charity concert.
The "SexyBack" singer is hosting Justin Timberlake and Friends, a Special Evening ... Read more...
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Aretha Franklin, Condoleezza Rice perform for charity concert
July 29th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 29 (ANI): Putting all her political views aside, Aretha Franklin recently took to stage with Condoleezza Rice for a charity concert.The soul star, a staunch Democrat who sang at ... Read more...
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Madge planning ‘Live-Aid’ like fundraiser for Malawi
July 26th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 26 (ANI): Madonna is planning global fundraiser on the lines of Bob Geldof's LIVE AID concert to benefit Malawi, according to reports.The pop superstar, who has adopted two ... Read more...
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Madonna plans massive Malawi fundraiser
July 26th, 2010 - 12:31 am ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) Pop diva Madonna is planning a global fundraiser to benefit Malawi.
The pop superstar, who has adopted two children from the impoverished African nation, has poured money into ... Read more...
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Kylie Minogue ‘to celebrate beating breast cancer with charity concert’
July 18th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 18 (ANI): Kylie Minogue, who has been given the all-clear from breast cancer, is planning a charity fund-raiser to mark the fifth anniversary of beating the disease.She is planning ... Read more...
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Sandra Bullock’s divorce finalized
June 29th, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 29 (DPA) Actress Sandra Bullock's divorce from cheating husband Jesse James has been finalized, only two months after the Oscar winner filed for divorce, People magazine said.
The pair ... Read more...
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Adam Ant Sent Back To Hospital After Public Outburst
May 24th, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Portsmouth, United Kingdom, May 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Adam Ant, one of the most popular singers of the eighties has again found his place at a mental hospital after a recent ... Read more...
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Jackie Chan in earthquake charity concert
April 28th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 28 (ANI): Jackie Chan and more than hundred stars from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan participated in a charity concert to raise money for earthquake victims in China.The five-hour concert ... Read more...
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Oksana Grigorieva Splits From Mel Gibson
April 15th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Los Angeles, Apr 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Oksana Grigorieva the Russian girlfriend of actor director Mel Gibson has split from the star according to reports. Some popular media sources claim that ... Read more...
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Noel Gallagher to make solo comeback with charity gig
February 2nd, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 02 (ANI): Former 'Oasis' member Noel Gallagher is set to launch his solo career with a performance at a charity concert in March.The guitarist will take the stage at the ... Read more...
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Aerosmith dismiss China concert reports
January 18th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 18 (ANI): Aerosmith have denied reports that the band will perform at a charity concert in China in the absence of frontman Steven Tyler.However, guitarist Joe Perry has been ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole flashes ring on Twitter
November 20th, 2009 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): X Factor co-judge Cheryl Cole is said to have flashed her wedding ring on Twitter, as an indication that her marriage to Ashley Cole is rock solid ... Read more...
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Red Hot Chili Peppers announce comeback concert
November 14th, 2009 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 13 (IANS) American alternate rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) have announced a comeback concert after over a yearlong hiatus.
The rockers went on a break in 2008 after 25 ... Read more...
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Mel C says motherhood has changed her life
October 25th, 2009 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 25 (ANI): Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm says being a mother gave her the confidence to live life afresh after she struggled with depression and eating disorders.Today, Chisholm, known ... Read more...
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Macca to appear on BBC charity concert
October 19th, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 19 (ANI): Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney is all set to join other performers including Take That, Lily Allen and Muse for a charity gig for Children in Need ... Read more...
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Jay-Z Sells Out September 11 MSG Concert
September 9th, 2009 - 6:29 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri DeyOne of the most promising and heartfelt voices of today, Jay-Z is quite a happy man. The September 11 concert, which is going to take place at the Madison Square ... Read more...
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Jay-Z announces 9/11 charity
September 1st, 2009 - 6:35 pm ICT by IBNS
By Sumit SenguptaSept 1 (IBNS) Jay-Z announced that his 9/11 concert in New York will raise money for a benefit fund.CNN reported that Jay-Z wants everybody to remember the first responders who ... Read more...
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