Annie Lennox: Last News

“Take Me to Church” — released 10 years ago on Sept. 13, 2013 — it was more like “Take Me to College” for Hozier.“When I started working on the lyrics for a lot of that song, I was in college,” the suburban Dublin native — who was born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne — told The Post.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Allison Russell has released the first taste of her next full-length project with “Superlover,” a plea for peace. Joining her in a duet is Annie Lennox, and it’s a rare one, marking her first vocal appearance on a recorded song since her 2018 movie theme “Requiem for a Private War”; Lennox’s last full album was 11 years ago.

Ed Sheeran has written an open letter to the UK government calling for immediate and long-term funding for music education.The letter, who is co-signed by a number of big names including Elton John, Coldplay, Central Cee, Harry Styles, Dave, Stormzy and Robert Plant, urges Keir Starmer to commit £250million towards music education.Having launched the Ed Sheeran Foundation in January, the initiative highlights five areas that the government can focus on to improve standards: music funding in schools, training for music teachers, funding for grassroots venues and spaces, music apprenticeships and a diverse music curriculum.The letter contains signatures from hundreds of voices across the music industry, civil society and the education sector, and argues for a cross-departmental taskforce at government level, so that music education does not “fall through the cracks”.“Dear Sir Keir Starmer, we are writing collectively as artists, civil society and industry, appealing to your personal belief in music and the promise of opportunity for all under Labour,” the letter begins.It goes on to argue that the music industry brings £7.6billion into the UK economy each year, but says “the next generation is not there to take the reins” as many young people cannot afford to learn an instrument.“Last year was the first in over 20 years without a UK global top 10 single or album in the charts,” the letter continues. “The time to act is now.

Queen‘s Brian May has put forth his opinion in the ongoing discourse around AI in music.On Tuesday (February 25), over 1,000 artists including Damon Albarn, Kate Bush and Annie Lennox released a silent album in protest of planned changes to copyright AI laws planned by the UK government.The effort comes as the UK government is planning to make changes to copyright laws – making it easier for artificial intelligence platforms to develop and train their models using copyrighted work, without needing a license.They would be allowed to use material online without respecting copyright if doing so for “text or data mining”. This would be allowed unless the rights holders chose to “opt-out”.May is the latest to join the protest – specifically, as part of a campaign by Daily Mail, as their latest report on it features the guitarist sharing his opinion on the matter.“My fear is that it’s already too late – this theft has already been performed and is unstoppable, like so many incursions that the monstrously arrogant billionaire owners of Al and social media are making into our lives.

Damon Albarn, Kate Bush and Annie Lennox have released a silent album in protest of planned changes to copyright AI laws planned by the UK government. Check it out below.Dubbed ‘Is This What We Want?’, the album is completely silent, and is made with the hopes of drawing attention to the potential impact that artificial intelligence could have on the music industry.“In the music of the future, will our voices go unheard?” said Kate Bush in a new statement (via BBC).

As the wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, the extent of the damage to property and minds is front and center.

donating $1 million to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.Julia Stiles and Questlove pose on the red carpet at a screening of Lionsgate’s’ “Wish You Were Here” at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.Mena Massoud and Isabelle Fuhrman attend a screening of Lionsgate’s’ “Wish You Were Here” at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.Guillermo Rodriguez volunteers at the Jimmy Kimmel Live Donation Center in Los Angeles.Annie Lennox visits the Project Angel Food kitchen in Los Angeles in support of fire relief efforts. Jonathan Burke Meagan Good at the “Harlem” Season 3 premiere at NeueHouse Madison Square in New York City.Paris Hilton visits the Pasadena Humane Society to suppport the organization’s fire relief efforts.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Project Angel Food has raised more than $500,000 since launching its Fire Relief Fund three days ago. The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation contributed a $250,000 grant to the Los Angeles-based meal delivery service for critically ill residents. The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation is making $150,000 of its donation a “Match Grant” to encourage the public to donate to Project Angel Food’s vital work.

GRAMMY Greats: The Most Memorable Moments is airing tonight!

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic We’re officially coming up on Grammy season — but right before that, in this week between Christmas and New Year’s, it’s Grammy commemoration season, thanks to a couple of two-hour throwback specials premiering on CBS. First, on Friday night, comes “Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs,” dedicated to the winners in the Song of the Year category.

Bob The Builder – has revealed that there were once some talks about involving Bruce Springsteen in a rendition of the theme tune.The actor, who is also recognised for roles in Men Behaving Badly, Waterloo Road and Line Of Duty, recalled the success of the theme song for the children’s show during a new interview with The Guardian.In the piece, he looked back at the time the show’s creators decided to release the theme as an official single, and how they were taken aback by the impressive mark it left on the UK charts.“The TV show was going bonkers all around the world. By the time it came to the end of 2000, someone said: ‘Why don’t we re-record the theme tune as a single?’ We didn’t think anything would come of it, even though it was a lot of fun,” Morrissey recalled.“Then Chris Evans kept playing it on the Virgin breakfast show, which gave it a massive push.

Annie Lennox has announced a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in aid of a women’s rights organisation – find all the details below.The soloist and former Eurythmics artist is due to take to the stage at the historic venue in the capital on Thursday March 6, 2025.Dubbed ‘SISTERS: Annie Lennox And Friends’, the special concert will support The Circle – raising funds to help women and girls facing violence and injustice worldwide.It’ll come two days before International Women’s Day 2025 (March 8) and during Women’s History Month.This will also mark Lennox’s first headline gig in the UK since 2019. Further details about the show, including the full line-up, will be revealed at a later date.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 15) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Netflix after-party in Hollywood was thinning fast. Those who were left on that September evening were called to action by the DJ with a “last dance” alert — a Netflix tradition that brought all of the streamers’ remaining staffers to the dance floor for a few final tunes. As Salt-N-Pepa urged them to “push it,” Bela Bajaria, 53, cut quite a figure, moving around the space in a brightly colored flowing skirt and an off-the-shoulder sheer black blouse.

‘I’m Still Standing,’” Mitchell said to the crowd. “But I think I have to sing, ‘I’m still sitting after all these years.’” As if that weren’t enough, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox and Meryl Streep — yes, Meryl Streep — also joined in the fun for an all-star rendition of “I’m Still Standing” that drew cheers from the crowd of 17,000 at the amphitheater.It was a joyous highlight of Mitchell’s two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl — her first headlining concerts in Los Angeles in 24 years.

Joni Mitchell has shared her thoughts on the upcoming US Presidential elections and Donald Trump at her recent Joni Jam concert in Los Angeles – see what she had to say below.On Saturday (October 19), Joni Mitchell performed her first headlining concert in Los Angeles in 24 years, dubbed the Joni Jam. While performing at the Hollywood Bowl, Mitchell performed the political track ‘Dog Eat Dog’ for the firs time since 1985.After the song, a fan shouted an insult directed towards Donald Trump, per Billboard, promoting Mitchell to echo back: “Fuck Donald Trump”.Mitchell continued: “Everybody get out and vote.

American singer-songwriter Vonda Shepherd has revealed her dreams of moving to Glasgow and duetting with her hero Annie Lennox.

Annie Lennox has called for a ceasefire amid the first anniversary of the Israel-Palestine conflict, writing of how humans are “capable of tremendous achievements and indescribable atrocities”.In a post shared to Instagram yesterday (October 7), the Eurythmics singer referenced the attack that happened a year ago, when over a thousand Israelis were killed by Hamas forces at a music festival.Following the attack, the Israeli cabinet formally declared war against Hamas, leading to the most significant escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in several decades and triggering unprecedented and seemingly unrelenting violence.According to a report by Reuters, Palestinian health authorities have said Israel’s ground and air campaign in Gaza has killed more than 41,500 people. The attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023 killed over 1,200 people.Now, Annie Lennox has taken to Instagram 12 months after Hamas descended on the Israel festival, and called for a ceasefire.A post shared by Annie Lennox (@officialannielennox)“This is a heavy day – one year after the events that were to create a ‘tipping point’ in this decades-long situation of discord and brutality.

Mark Ronson, recent Mercury Prize nominee Cat Burns and Jake Bugg.In a press statement, Burns – who was a student at the BRIT School, which is funded by the BRIT Trust – said: “I’m really excited to perform at the MITS. I’m so grateful to the BRIT School for my time there, and the funds raised through the event are vital in helping to find and nurture the next generation of creative talent.”This year’s MITS Award recipient Jason Iley will follow in the footsteps of past recipients Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Rob Stringer, Emma Banks, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Lucian Grainge, Michael Eavis, Pete Tong, Roger Daltrey, Jamal Edwards and last year’s awardee Lucy Dickins among many others.Iley has served as Sony Music UK & Ireland’s chairman for the last decade, making him the longest serving chairman in the company’s history.In 2022, Jamal Edwards became the MITS’ first-ever posthumous recipient after the author, broadcaster and DJ died unexpectedly in February that year.

Sade Adu is returning to the music scene at last.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Nikki Chapman has made a promise about her health after being diagnosed with a brain tumour five years ago.

BBC radio DJ Gemma Cairney has announced the arrival of her first child with partner Cameron McAllister in a sweet Instagram post on Friday 23 August.The 39 year old star who presents on Radio 1 and Radio 6 Music shared a photo of the couple at home with their newborn baby. Gemma captioned the photo with the words: “TWO WEEKS of the best madness, blessings, bliss, breathes, prayers, tears & momentous delirium.

Idina Menzel has officially kicked off her Take Me or Leave Me concert tour ahead of her upcoming return to Broadway!