Jim Steinman death: Songwriter for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, more dies aged 73

The Queen is rearranging her schedule, once again. On Saturday, Buckingham Palace announced that the 95-year-old monarch will postpone the diplomatic reception that was set to be held at Windsor Castle on March 2, amid the conflict between the Ukraine and Russia.  «The Queen has accepted the Foreign Secretary's advice that the Diplomatic Reception at Windsor on Wednesday 2nd March should be postponed,” the statement from the palace read.

Spotify podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience.Earlier this month, India.Arie shared a compilation of clips that featured Rogan using the N-word repeatedly and describing a Black neighbourhood as being similar to the Planet Of The Apes movie.Rogan has since apologised, telling his Instagram followers. “There’s been a lot of shit from the old episodes of the podcast that I wish I hadn’t said, or had said differently.

Elton John has expressed that he’s “heartbroken” over the “nightmare” the people of Ukraine are currently living through.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24).Last night (February 26), John took to Instagram to post an image of Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag, showing his support for those affected by the attacks.“For over 20 years, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has supported some of the most vulnerable people in Ukraine with access to HIV services and care, as part of our commitment to communities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.The ‘Rocket Man’ singer’s charity was established in 1992 and supports HIV prevention, education programs and support services for those living with HIV.“We are heartbroken and appalled to see this conflict unfold and our hearts are with the people of Ukraine who do not deserve to live through this nightmare,” he continued.

Griff and Sigrid‘s recent collaborative single ‘Head On Fire’ – hear it below.The song was released last month and will get its live debut next week (March 2) when the pair perform at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at London’s Brixton Academy.Speaking to NME at the BRIT Awards 2022, Griff discussed what it was like to collaborate with Sigrid on the recent single.“She’s just amazing,” Griff said of Sigrid. “We met at a fashion show and we’re both fans of each other.

Electronic music recording artist MC Skibadee, whose real name is Alfonso Bondzie, has tragically died.The Jungle legend’s death was announced on Facebook today by his family. The pioneering Jungle and Drum 'n Bass MC has been a prominent artist ever since he burst onto the scene in 1993. Announcing the news on his Facebook page today, his eldest child wrote: “Hello everyone, as Alphonso's first born I unfortunately come with some sad news to say that Skibadee has passed away.“As a family we ask for some privacy but may he rest in peace.”It is not yet clear how the star died, but in the meantime tributes have been pouring in for the popular artist. Tributes for the pioneering music artist came pouring in on social media this afternoon.A number of the MC’s fellow musicians were some of the first to pay their respects to the late star. Former So Solid Crew member Lisa Maffia shared a picture of MC Skibadee to social media. She captioned it: “Not too sure what to say! Another pioneer gone! "My heart goes out to your beautiful daughters, family and friends. “DnB finest @therealskibagram I’m sorry to hear this news. Rest well sir #skiba #RIP.”Drum and Bass producer Friction also paid tribute, writing: "RIP Skibadee.

Peaky Blinders star and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, wanted to raise their children, Malachy, 16, and Aran, 14, in the actor’s homeland.However, being closer to his family was not the only factor that helped the couple make the decision.Cillian and Yvonne also sought to move away from “pressure of living in a massive city,” according to the Dunkirk star.About his current lifestyle, Cillian added to Esquire: “It’s quiet. I like it, where I am now in life.“Wouldn’t have been that exciting in my twenties.”About living near the sea, Cillian explained: “We’re quite close, and it does make you feel instantly decompressed in some way.“I think it’s good for the old Happiness Index.”But despite his move to a quieter place, Cillian is often unable to escape the attention that comes attached to his popularity.He confessed he finds people who take photographs and videos of him without asking "so f*****g weird".In a recent interview with The Observer, Cillian explained he "doesn't go out much" and is relieved when people are "underwhelmed" when meeting him.The Inception actor continued: "I'm always happy to chat."What I don't like is people surreptitiously taking photographs, which someone said is like the amateur Stasi."It's so f*****g weird.

Strictly Come Dancing."Of course I'd do Strictly! I've got all my Travolta moves!" he boasted proudly.However, when it comes to dance partners, he doesn't necessarily have a preference, as he gushed that all the pros are "beautiful"."Who would I want to be partnered with on Strictly? I don't mind, all the girls are beautiful!" he shrugged.However, he did mention that American actress Eva Mendes might be on his list of dream campmates if he was plunged into the Australian jungle for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.It might sound as though he has a lot of potential projects in mind, but James says he would relish being taken out of his "comfort zone"."For me, TOWIE was the starting point," he explained."As much as I love reality and I've got a lot of love for that world, I could do it all."I pick things up very quickly."Meanwhile, as the action heats up on Ex On The Beach, what are James' feelings about dating and relationships?He says he's happily single currently, but that he would be up for a long-term relationship if he finds the right woman, as he's not a "serial dater".Anyone who does get together with him should expect some spontaneity and excitement though, as he has dismissed the likes of cinema trips as "boring"."I like spontaneous stuff.

Rochelle Humes has opened up on her relationship with her dad and says she can finally forgive him for not being a part of her childhood.This Morning presenter Rochelle, 32, was a baby when her parents Roz Wiseman and Mark Piper split, but the star says she no longer has any bad feelings towards him — and coming to terms with it led her to two half-sisters she didn’t know about, who she recently holidayed with in Dubai. She also shared how husband Marvin Humes helped her healing process by being a great father to their three children — Alaia-mai, eight, Valentina, four and Blake, eighteen months. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Rochelle shared: “It was just me and Mum.

Jim Steinman, songwriter. Born: 1 November 1947 on Long Island, New York State. Died: 19 April 2021 in Connecticut, aged 73. At a time when the dull throb and vapid lyrics of disco ruled the popular music scene, record company executives had no interest in long, bombastic musical melodramas sung by some sort of sweaty giant and composed by a songwriter whose biggest influence was Wagner.

Others simply commented with red hearts in tribute.As well as penning Celine's romantic 90s hit, the producer was behind songs such as Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell and Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart.The latter became a number one hit in the UK followed by the success of Holding Out for a Hero, which Steinman co-wrote.Speaking to the BBC, Bonnie said: "He was such a lovely, funny, kind, supportive, deeply caring person, as well as an incredible songwriter of the most iconic songs."Andrew Lloyd Webber also paid tribute to the producer, calling him "unique," after they worked together on musical Whistle Down the Wind.Jim's brother Bill confirmed his death occurred on Monday from kidney failure, after being ill for a while.In 2004,

Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning composer and songwriter behind hit records including Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell, as well as hits for Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler, has died aged 73. 

Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning composer who wrote Meat Loaf's best-selling "Bat Out Of Hell" debut album as well as hits for Celine Dion, Air Supply and Bonnie Tyler, has died, his brother said. He was 73.

Jim Steinman was a songwriter whose hit compositions include Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”Steinman’s songwriting career took off after he wrote Meat Loaf’s 1977 debut album, “Bat Out of Hell.” It included the iconic “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” as well as the No. 11 hit single “Two out of Three Ain’t Bad.” It took Steinman and Meat Loaf years to find a record label that would take on the sprawling, operatic album that was a reworking of Steinman’s earlier musical, “Neverland.” But when they finally found a home for their vision, the record became a classic.

Jim Steinman has sadly died.

Meatloaf – including ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ which has sold over 50 million copies worldwide to date.He also worked with artists including Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Air Supply and Bonnie Tyler.Steinman worked on Tyler’s major hits including ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ and ‘Holding Out For A Hero’, which appeared in the film Footloose. For Dion, he helped to compose ‘It’s All Coming Back To Me Now’ and Air Supply’s ‘Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.’According to Deadline, Steinman passed away suddenly on Monday (April 19) in Connecticut.

Jim Steinman, the composer and lyricist whose roster of hit records included Meat Loaf’s smash 1977 debut album Bat Out of Hell, died Monday in Connecticut, Deadline has confirmed with the Connecticut state medical examiner. He was 73.

Jim Steinman has died aged 73, according to Connecticut's state medical examiner.

TMZ has confirmed. His death comes after an undisclosed medical emergency occurring 3:30 AM on Sunday, according to the state’s medical examiner.Steinman’s “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” and other songs made up the bulk of Meat Loaf’s 1977 blockbuster record “Bat Out of Hell,” which went on to become one of the best selling albums of all time.

Jim Steinman, best known for writing and producing hits for the singer Meat Loaf, died on Monday in Connecticut. He was 73.

Jordan Moreau Jim Steinman, the composer, lyricist and record producer who worked with artists like Meat Loaf, Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and more, died Monday, the Connecticut state medical examiner confirmed to Variety. He was 73.Steinman’s work appeared in a multitude of genres, such as adult contemporary, rock, dance and pop, in addition to musical theater and film scores.He composed rock singer Meat Loaf’s debut album “Bat Out of Hell” in 1977, which is one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold around the world.

TMZ.There was reportedly a medical emergency call to Steinman's home in the early hours of the morning. Over the course of his career, Steinman worked with some of the greats of the music industry, collaborating with the likes of Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler.