Brian May: Last News

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Brian May's wife thought he had been "overdoing it" with exercise when he had a heart attack. The Queen guitarist was taken ill in May 2020 and Anita Dobson recalled being shocked when her husband was hospitalised and told he was "very near death". Speaking to the Daily Mail newspaper columnist Richard Eden, Anita recalled: "He said, 'Babe, I think I'm having a heart attack.

Brian May CBE has bid “farewell” to his Cyborg counterpart after a “nasty fall” last night.The tongue-in-cheek post came as the rock star thanked fans for ensuring he had “the best tour ever”. Brian, 75, took to Instagram to share a picture of his “cyborg” alter-ego with his three million followers. “LAST SHOW of our tour!” the rocker wrote with three flushed face emojis. “This is the FINNISH LINE!!! Huge thanks to EVERYONE who has made this the best tour ever. “And my dear pal Cyborg - who has become known as #Briborg - will say farewell to public life this evening in Tampere,” he continued. READ MORE: “He had a nasty fall last night, and we have been feeling that the show is a somewhat hazardous environment for him. “So for now he will head off to quieter places and get himself a nice polishing. “He thanks you for your support and encouragement. “OK! Let’s Rock One More Time!!! Bri,” the star signed off. Brian’s fans took to the comments section to show their appreciation for the rock star on his last leg of the tour. Some of Brian’s fans also expressed concern after Briborg - who looked suspiciously like Brian in a robot mask - had a fall.“Oh no, seriously, I hope you, I mean, BriBorg is alright!” Joyce Moore commented.“Hope Briborg and Dr Bri are both OK! Take care and have an amazing last night!” wrote Jenny Hodge. Mandy Haines penned: “Oh dear! I hope Briborg recovers from his fall! It’s been a great tour, I was at four shows at the O2 as well as the appearance at Buckingham Palace! “Good luck with tonight’s show.

Brian May, 75, is currently touring around Europe with Queen and Adam Lambert, and is set to perform in the "beautiful" Stockholm.The guitarist took the opportunity to admit that unlike Stockholm, "Britain has lost its way" due to "[our] appallingly bad government".Brian shared a short video to his 3 million Instagram followers that included a compilation of videos of Stockholm.The guitarist then took to the post's caption to hit out at the government for their "lies and squalor".The caption read: "Stockholm is such a beautiful city !!!"How come so many of Europe’s capitals have retained their character but my beloved London Town has had its soul ripped out by ugly developments?"On this tour of the Continent, it’s been so apparent that Britain has lost its way.He continued: "I’m sad, and deeply frustrated that we cannot shake off the appallingly bad government that has plunged us into embarrassment, lies, and squalor."For now, I have a few more days to enjoy the incredible welcome we’ve been treated to, all through this madly energetic tour.THANKS STOCKHOLM !!! Bri."Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their view on Brian's bold statement.Iswearsvintage said: "@brianmayforreal It's a very sad state of affairs, heartbreaking actually."Safe travels Bri, enjoy the last day of the tour, it's been a blast."Cac66135 added: "I love that you share your touring landscapes for those of us who are unable to personally visit these beautiful cities."I’m sorry about London.

Anita Dobson has landed a role in children's show 'Dodger'. The 73-year-old actress - who is best known for her role as Angie Watts in 'EastEnders' in the 1980s - will appear in a Christmas special of the series, which serves as a prequel to the events of Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist', but she has remained tight-lipped about her character. She said: "My next big role is in 'Dodger' in the Christmas special so that's quite nice.

Halle Berry left fans picking their jaws up off the floor as she bared her incredible figure in a lace bra.The Hollywood star, 55, looked ageless as ever in the sultry shoot, wearing a chocolate brown lacy number worn tousled over what looked to be a strappy black vest top.The plunging ensemble left little to the imagination, though the snap cut off before revealing anything lower down than Halle’s bare chest. READ MORE: Brian May and Anita Dobson's marriage - affair, huge rows and Freddie Mercury jibeCatwoman actress Halle added a thin gold necklace to her ensemble, with so delicate a chain it could barely be seen against her gorgeous skin.She added a pair of dangly gold earrings to finish off the look while posing beside her closet, with her highlighted blonde hair swept over one side of her face in a bold style.Halle added a dash of colour to her look with a pale pink lipstick and bold mascara, adding a beige eyeshadow and shadows of contour in the hollows of her cheekbones.Taking to the caption on Instagram, Halle teased: “Kinda classy, kinda hood.”Her fans quickly rushed to the comments section with nothing but love for the star, with one writing: “Perfect mix!”“Stunning!” someone else gushed, while a third fan echoed: “Gorgeous lady, don’t be teasing me like that!”“Perfection forever,” another posted.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. It comes after Halle sparked fan questions with her latest hairstyle - leaving fans sure she’s reprising her role as Storm in the X Men franchise.The cropped hairstyle featuring platinum blonde highlights definitely looked similar to her previous role, as one fan quizzed her: “You still rocking that hair? Are we

Brian May has taken to Instagram to brand Brexit a "great lie" as he celebrated Boris Johnson's resignation as Prime Minister today, having branded him "shamefully inept".The Queen musician, 74, hit out at Boris' resignation speech before revealing his hopes of having someone with "decency, dignity and wisdom" lead the country next.The Queen guitarist reflected on Johnson's "shamefully inept period of office" in view of his three million followers after the news of his resignation today.Alongside a picture of the PM, Brian wrote: "We rejoice in the resignation of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of Britain."It’s a suitably ignominious end to a shamefully inept period of office."It’s fitting that it’s his lies that brought his reign to an end - since it was lies that brought him into power," he added.Brian went on: "The great lie that Brexit would magically empower Britain, along with his failure to show leadership in his response to the Covid pandemic, have left the people of the UK despondent and economically crippled."His speech on departure was so typical of the inveterate liar who actually believes his own distorted version of the truth," the rocker claimed.The star continued: "Instead of the humble apology he should have delivered to the Nation for the inexcusable behaviour which led even his own party to disown him, his arrogance led him into an attempt to rewrite history, painting himself as a glorious high achiever."All a kind of Trumpian fantasy."A post shared by Brian Harold May (@brianmayforreal)Brian went on to ponder the question of who will replace Johnson once he's left office in October.He went on: "And so now the only question is can the Tory party come up with a new leader who actually has decency,

Kate Garraway says husband Derek is back in hospital[LATEST]Michael Parkinson enjoys rare public appearance with wife at Wimbledon[PICTURES]'See why few watch' Andrew Neil forced to switch off BBC's Newsnight[TV]But others were less agreeable, as Jon stated: "What has Anita Dobson got on?"Marie added: "Love Anita Dobson but that dress….oh my! Longer is more classy at 73."Anita - who played Angie Watts from 1985 to 1988 - and Brian, 74, have been married since 2000.The legendary guitarist recently credited his wife with "saving his life" after complications from a heart attack that "nearly killed" him.The rocker suffered a heart attack in May 2020 shortly after incurring a separate, unconnected gardening injury which left him hospitalised.Recalling how he could "hardly crawl across the floor", the rocker sweetly praised his soap star wife, Anita, for taking care of him.He said: "She was incredible.She totally saved my life because I couldn't do anything and she just kind of nursed me, so I will forever be in her debt."She did an incredible job on me."

Toyah Willcox and her husband, King Crimson founder Robert Fripp, have shared a cover of the Foo Fighters’ 2002 hit ‘All My Life’.The cover comes as the latest in the pair’s ‘Sunday Lunch’ series, which they launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. While Fripp plays the song’s melody on an electric guitar, Willcox – naked and painted blue, with sheets of gold leaf stuck to her body – sings lead vocals and douses herself in a rainbow of paint.Have a look at the cover below:Willcox and Fripp’s latest cover comes at a pivotal time for the Foo Fighters.

The guitarist said he would now be taking a two-day break before heading out on tour across Europe for a month.He added it was the first time that Europeans will be seeing the band since the “catastrophe of Brexit.”Brian wrote in the caption: “Au revoir London !!! This little gem of a post pretty much sums up how I feel right now.“Suddenly our series of London shows is completed - 10 packed and riotous concert nights - part of probably our most physically challenging yet most emotionally rewarding run around the UK ever.“And now we grab a much needed two-day break, and head out to Europe for a month of serious touring.

honorary graduate at the University of Exeter yesterday (June 21) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to society. Which got us thinking, are there any other big name celebrities who have also achieved this award from the city's university?There are a number of well-known alumni's who attended the university including Harry Potter author JK Rowling, Zara Tindall and Dr Alex George. But what about those who have received an honorary award?Well, it turns out there are quite a few.

Brian May and Roger Taylor, who will also take part in the LA show on Tuesday, September 27 at The Kia Forum. The rock legends were good friends with the drummer and had collaborated with him on a number of occasions. Most notably, the guitarist has recently re-released his second solo album Another World, which featured Hawkins on the drums for the song Cyborg.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicNandi Bushell, the teen drummer (she turned 12 in April) who became an internet phenomenon during the pandemic, will join the Foo Fighters in honoring the late Taylor Hawkins at a Wembley Stadium tribute concert in late September.Hawkins died in March in Colombia at the age of 50.The Foo Fighters — comprised of Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffe — announced performers for the London concert earlier this week. They will include a mix of Hawkins’ friends and influences: Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, Mark Ronson, the Police’s Stewart Copeland, Wolfgang Van Halen, Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney, veteran jazz/rock drummer Omar Hakim, Queen touring member Rufus Taylor and Hawkins’ cover band Chevy Metal will play at both shows.

Nirvana‘s Krist Novoselic, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, Pink, Nandi Bushell and many more have been added to the line-up for the forthcoming tribute gigs for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.Nile Rodgers, Greg Kurstin and LeAnn Rimes who performed with Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders on their 2019 album ‘Get The Money’, have also been added to the bill. You can view the updated line-up for the two shows at Wembley Stadium on September 3 and LA’s Kia Forum on September 27, below.Tickets for the show in London is on sale now and tickets for the LA show will go on sale at 9am local time.

Foo Fighters and Taylor Hawkins' family have announced the first set of names who will join them for a tribute concert in London this September. The Wembley Stadium show is one of two tribute shows for the band's late drummer, who passed away earlier this year, age 50. Joining Foo Fighters at Wembley on September 3 will be Liam Gallagher, QOTSA's Josh Homme, Chrissie Hynde, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Supergrass, and Mark Ronson.

Alanis Morissette, Miley Cyrus, plus members of Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more are set to play at the tribute gig for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in Los Angeles.Hawkins, the band’s drummer since 1997, died in Bogotá, Colombia on March 25. He was 50 years old.Last week, Foo Fighters announced that, together with the drummer’s family, the band will celebrate Hawkins’ memory and music at two special gigs in London and Los Angeles.

tribute concert in honour of their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The band will be celebrating his memory and legacy with concerts at Wembley Stadium and in Los Angeles this September. Dave Grohl and co will be joined by Liam Gallagher, Brian May and special guest, American comedian Dave Chappelle at the home of English football on September 3.

Foo Fighters and the family of late drummer Taylor Hawkins have announced an initial round of guest performers for the London tribute concert on September 3, the first of two such events planned (an LA show is set for Sept. 27.

Brian May and Roger Taylor. The rock legends were good friends with the drummer and had collaborated with him on a number of occasions. Most notably, the guitarist has recently re-released his second solo album Another World, which featured Hawkins on the drums for the song Cyborg.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFoo Fighters and Taylor Hawkins’ family have announced the first round of performers for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert scheduled to take place in London in September.Performers include a mix of the late drummer’s friends and influences: Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, Oasis’ Liam Gallagher, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, Supergrass and Mark Ronson are on the bill, with comedian Dave Chappelle billed as a special guest.Also on the bill are Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney, the Police’s Stewart Copeland, Omar Hakim, Rufus Taylor (a Queen touring member), Wolfgang Van Halen, and Hawkins’ cover band Chevy Metal. The shows will benefit charities to be announced later, according to the band.

Foo Fighters have announced the full list of artists performing at a tribute concert for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, which includes Manchester’s own Liam Gallagher.